The most hospitable mountains of Russia. Sightseeing tour to the Caucasus

A large—scale, all-encompassing journey with professional guides and qualified drivers is a collection of iconic places. We will visit Dagestan, a mini—universe with its own desert, canyon, ghost village, towering waterfall, and even a reservoir where you can take a boat ride.

In Ossetia we will see Alan religious buildings, in Ingushetia — ancient towers of once influential dynasties. Let's take a walk through the gorges. In Grozny, we will climb to the 33rd floor of a skyscraper and enter a beautiful Chechen mosque.

Location

Russia, Republic of North Ossetia — Alania, Vladikavkaz
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Duration
9 days
8 nights
Departures
5 - 13 Jun
12 - 20 Jun
19 - 27 Jun
26 Jun - 4 Jul
3 - 11 Jul
10 - 18 Jul
17 - 25 Jul
24 Jul - 1 Aug
Accommodation
  • Hotel
    7 nights
Comfort
  • Midscale
  • Upscale
Difficulty
Easy
Suitable for everyone
Group
Up to 18 tourists
Minimum age
7 years old
Group meet at
Russia, Republic of North Ossetia — Alania, Vladikavkaz
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Weekends: 8am - 7pm (GMT +3)
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Tour highlights

A walk through old Derbent
Let's go to the spring in the courtyard of the 8th century mosque and stand under a tall sycamore tree.
The ancient necropolis
We will discover Dargavs, which is popularly called the "City of the Dead"
Flying over the gorge
We can take the cable car up to the glacier, which is up to 300 m thick.
Sulak Canyon
We will see a miracle that is compared to the famous Grand Canyon, a beautiful gorge with a turquoise river.
Dagestan Machu Picchu
The architecture of the abandoned village of Gamsutl will immerse us in the atmosphere of the former life of the highlanders.
Lights of Grozny
We will have an evening sightseeing tour of the renovated capital of Chechnya.

Itinerary

  • Day 1 - Meeting. Vladikavkaz Sightseeing Tour

    Arrival in Vladikavkaz. Transportation to the airport or railway station from 08:00 to 14:00 for any flight / train. Meeting and group transfer to the hotel, accommodation.

    Gathering for the tour from Vladikavkaz Hotel, 75 Kotsoeva St.

    16:00 Sightseeing walking tour of Vladikavkaz — iconic places and the centuries-old history of the city.

    A walk through the center will allow you to discover the echoes of the past centuries, embodied in ancient buildings, merchant houses, former printing houses and concerns.

    To hear about the architecture and the famous people who were born and lived here. Get to know the local mentality and learn the secrets of the city.

    19:30-21:30 Alan evening show program in ethno-national style with dinner and tasting.

    Alan evening is paid separately: adult 2,600 rubles, child under 18 years 2200 rubles, children's menu up to 8 years 800 rubles.

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  • Day 2 - The Kurtatinsky and Karmadon gorges. Dargavs
  • Day 3 - An exciting trip to Mountainous Ingushetia
  • Day 4 - Mountain Digoria: Zadalesk, Makhchesk, Uallagkom
  • Day 5 - Alagir Gorge, Cei, Mamison
  • Day 6 - Grozny Sightseeing Tour
  • Day 7 - Gamsutl, Chokh and tesnina / waterfall, Matlas and Khunzakh
  • Day 8 - Lun Ekranoplan, Derbent, Naryn-kala Citadel
  • Day 9 - Sulak canyon, Oak trees, trout farming. Departure
Difficulty
Suitable for everyone
Tour organizer's comments

There is no road to Gamsutl village, so you have to walk along the canyon for just over an hour. But it's worth it!

Accommodation

Accommodation
  • Hotel
    7 nights
Comfort
  • Midscale
  • Upscale

The tour provides accommodation in standard rooms in hotels. Breakfast is a buffet.

The cost of the tour per room, depending on the accommodation, RUB.:

PlacementPrice validity periodDbl 2-localTwin 2-localSingle 1-localTriple 3-localDBL+CH 2vz+1reb
Kadgaron Hotel 3* — Ocean 3*, Izberbash03.04-25.06.202612780012780084400183100172500
26.06-27.08.202613700013700089400191700181000
28.08-31.10.202612780012780084400183100172500
Planeta Lux 3* Hotel — Ocean 3*, Izberbash03.04-25.06.202613270013270091200193800185300
26.06-27.08.202614200014200096200202350193800
28.08-31.10.202613270013270091200193800185300
Vladikavkaz 4* Hotel — Ocean 3*, Izberbash03.04-25.06.2026154780154780118900211900200200
26.06-27.08.2026164000164000123890220450208740
28.08-31.10.2026154780154780118900211900200200

Triple — for 3-bed accommodation, hotels provide DBL/TWN + extras. a bed or sofa, or three separate beds (depends on the hotel's facilities).

DBL+CH — large double bed+ extra a bed or sofa for a child, from 7 to 12 years old inclusive.

DBL is a large double bed.

TWN — two single beds.

Vladikavkaz Hotel or The Planet Lux Hotel or 4 nights
Vladikavkaz Hotel

The Vladikavkaz Hotel is comfortably located in the heart of the city, offering a magnificent view of the Terek River and the mesmerizing peaks of the mountain ranges. Kosta Khetagurov Park and the National Museum are nearby.

Guests are offered to stay in one of the 203 stylish and ergonomic rooms, which have everything for a comfortable stay: a TV, a kettle, air conditioning, and a bathroom with towels and toiletries.

There is a luxurious restaurant with several halls on the territory of the hotel. In the mornings, from 07:00 to 11:00, you can enjoy a hearty buffet breakfast. Guests can also visit the lobby bar, which serves a variety of drinks and light snacks, or choose from banquet halls with different capacities for celebrations. A conference room is also available for rent. It is equipped with modern technology and is perfect for business events.

The train station is only 3 km from the hotel, and the airport is 27 km away.

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The Planet Lux Hotel

The hotel is located in a historic building in the center of Vladikavkaz, a 5-minute walk from Spartak Stadium and Komsomolsky Park.

The bright rooms are equipped with a refrigerator and a flat-screen TV with satellite channels. There are toiletries in the bathroom. Free Wi-Fi is available on site.

Vladikavkaz Train Station is a 10-minute walk away. Vladikavkaz Airport is a 30-minute drive away.

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Kadgaron Hotel

It is located in the center of Vladikavkaz. It offers a restaurant, free breakfast and free Wi-Fi. The hotel has a 24-hour front desk, a terrace, a bar, a nightclub, meeting facilities and a ticket office. The city Park and the embankment of the Terek River are a 15-minute walk away.

The room features cable TV and a refrigerator. Some rooms have a seating area with a sofa, a flat-screen TV and a minibar.

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The Ocean Hotel 3 nights

Tour conditions

Group
up to 18 tourists
Minimum age
7 years old
Duration
9 days 8 nights
Group meets at
Russia, Republic of North Ossetia — Alania, Vladikavkaz

Included in price

  • group transfers from Vladikavkaz Airport and railway station to hotels on the first day for all flights/trains upon arrival from 08:00 to 14:00;
  • group transfer to the airport and railway station of Makhachkala upon departure on the final day for flights/trains later than 19:00;
  • accommodation in hotels according to the program in Vladikavkaz/Izberbash with breakfast;
  • guided tours with professional guides and qualified drivers;
  • entrance tickets to the objects of visits according to the program of excursions;
  • ecological collections of nature reserves.

Paid extra

  • air and railway tickets to Vladikavkaz and back from Makhachkala;
  • the ticket for the chairlift in the Tseysky gorge is 900 rubles.;
  • tickets for attractions not included in the program: 
    • a boat trip along the Chirkeysky reservoir — 600 rubles.;
    • Nokhyo cave complex — 700 rub.;
  • the resort fee or tax is paid independently upon check-in at the hotel;
  • meals along the tour route: picnic lunch or lunch are paid on site (meals on the set menu are 500-850 rubles, the price may vary);
  • excursions, entertainment, and entrance tickets to facilities not included in the tour program;
  • individual transfers from/to Vladikavkaz airport and railway station, as well as any individual transportation service.
  • Alan evening show program in ethno-national style with dinner and tasting:
    • adult — 2,600 rubles/person.;
    • child under 18 years of age — 2,200 rubles/person.;
    • children's menu for up to 8 years — 800 rubles/person.

We recommend booking the Alan evening in advance, the number of seats is limited.

It's important to know

Personal equipment you need for the tour

First of all, travel clothes should be comfortable. Please take with you what you normally wear for hiking and relaxing.

For protected areas and mountain gorges, sneakers with durable and non-slippery soles are best suited.

Regardless of the forecast weather conditions, you must take:

  • A few warm clothes;
  • several pairs of replacement shoes;
  • rain protection clothes;
  • sun hats, cream, sunglasses. Sunglasses are a must-have in the mountains regardless when you travel in winter or summer.;
  • clothing that covers the shoulders and arms during the daytime hours of the active sun.

In the mosque, women must wear clothes that will cover the entire body, only the face and hands remain open, and trousers are also not allowed. It is enough for men to wear trousers and a shirt with sleeves to visit the mosque.

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Dates and Prices

  • $881
    5 – 13 Jun 9 days 8 nights
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  • $881
    12 – 20 Jun 9 days 8 nights
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  • $881
    19 – 27 Jun 9 days 8 nights
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  • $881
    26 Jun – 4 Jul 9 days 8 nights
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    3 – 11 Jul 9 days 8 nights
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Reviews Leave a review

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    Alyona
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    1 Jun, 2026
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    I would like to express my sincere gratitude to the tour providers for their professionalism and attention to detail. Everything was thoughtfully planned, from the itinerary to the warm and welcoming atmosphere throughout the trip. a special thank-you goes to our guide, Dmitri. Thanks to him, every participant felt cared for and included. We shared many laughs, had wonderful conversations about the mountains, and truly enjoyed every moment of the journey. I would also like to thank our driver, Yuri, for his calm demeanor, confidence behind the wheel, and the sense of safety he provided every step of the way. in the mountains, that kind of reliability is priceless. Thank you for your professionalism, patience, and positive spirit. Traveling with you was more than just getting from one place to another - it was an essential part of a truly unforgettable adventure ! ✨🏔
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    Zhanna
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    29 May, 2026
    I would especially like to highlight the excellent organization of the tour. Everything was arranged at the highest level: comfortable minibus transfers, well-located hotels, precise scheduling, and great attention to detail. I was particularly impressed that we traveled through Dagestan and Chechnya during the holy month of Ramadan, when Muslims observe strict fasting. Because of this, many cafés and restaurants were closed during the day, and even some grocery stores were not operating. Nevertheless, this did not prevent us from discovering the delicious Caucasian cuisine, hearty breakfasts and lunches were organized for us everywhere we went. I would also like to thank our guides for their courtesy, punctuality, and the fascinating way they introduced us to the culture and traditions of the peoples of the Caucasus.
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    Svetlana Neustroeva
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    20 May, 2026
    A huge thank you to the providers and the entire team!!!! 🤝👍 My husband and I went on a weekend tour to North Ossetia, and we absolutely loved it. I completely fell in love with the mountains ❤️ the scenery was so breathtaking it literally made my head spin. It’s unbelievably beautiful there 😍!!:) The trip lasted 4 days : the first day included a sightseeing tour, followed by three days in the mountains with skiing, snowboarding, and visits to the thermal springs. Everything was pleasant and well organized right from the booking stage. All of our additional questions were answered in great detail, everything was honest and transparent :) which is really important :D You can tell that everything has been carefully thought out: the service was attentive without being intrusive, and everyone involved was genuinely friendly and passionate about their work!:) We will definitely travel with “Big Country” again!! If you’re still hesitating - don’t overthink it, just choose a tour and go!!! :D The company of these wonderful people will truly make your trip unforgettable! Special thanks to our guide, Akhshar 🫶🏻 we were so happy to meet you!