The mysteries of the Caucasian gorges. Winter sightseeing tour

Immerse yourself in the incredible beauty and freedom of the winter Caucasus on our amazing tour of North Ossetia and Ingushetia.

Take a hiking eco-route along the trails of the Mountain Digoria and climb the eco-trail to the observation deck with stunning views. An unforgettable trip to the Digor Gorge will allow you to explore ancient sanctuaries and crypts, find stones with petroglyphs, medieval defensive complexes and hear about Ossetian traditions, epic and culture.

Location

Vladikavkaz
from
$330
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Duration
6 Days
5 Nights
Departures
  • Group departures
    • 7 – 12 November
    • 14 – 19 November
    • 21 – 26 November
    • 28 November – 3 December
    • Dates for next season
    • 1 – 6 January, 2025
    • 2 – 7 January, 2025
    • 3 – 8 January, 2025
    • 4 – 9 January, 2025
or
Accommodation
  • Hotel
    4 nights
  • or
    Hotel, Camp Site
    1 night
Comfort
  • Midscale
  • Upscale
Difficulty
Easy
Suitable for everyone
Group
Up to 40 people
Minimum age
7 years old
Group meet at
Vladikavkaz
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Weekdays: 8am - 8pm
Weekends: 8am - 7pm (GMT +3)
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Tour highlights

Ethnic evening
Take part in an ethno-national style program with dinner and tasting
Gastronomic pleasure
Try the most delicious Caucasian dishes
A break from the hustle and bustle of the city
Feel complete freedom surrounded by mountains and fresh air

Itinerary

  • Day 1 - Arrival. Vladikavkaz

    Arrival in Vladikavkaz. 

    Group transfers from Vladikavkaz airport and railway station to hotels on the first day of the tour to all flights/trains upon arrival before 14:00.

    Accommodation in hotels.

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

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  • Day 2 - Three gorges: Kurtatinsky — Karmadonskoye — Dargavs
  • Day 3 - An exciting trip to Mountainous Ingushetia from Vladikavkaz
  • Day 4 - Mountain Digoria: Zadalesk — Makhchesk — Uallagkom
  • Day 5 - Alanya National Park, Digor Gorge
  • Day 6 - Alagir gorge — Tsey — aul Nar. Departure
Difficulty
Suitable for everyone

Accommodation

Accommodation
  • Hotel
    4 nights
  • or
    Hotel, Camp Site
    1 night
Comfort
  • Midscale
  • Upscale

The tour includes accommodation in hotels/tourist complexes in Vladikavkaz and Digor gorge.

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

PlacementRoom categoryPrice validity period

Dbl

2-local

Twin 

2-local

Single 

1-local

Triple

3-local

DBL+CH 

2 vzr. + 1 reb.

Breakfast

Breakfast

Dbl

2-local

Camellia 3* — The Threshold of the Skystandard12.12.2024-02.04.20256420064200430009400092200-Breakfast
Kadgaron Hotel 3* — Threshold of the Skystandard12.12.2024-02.04.20256780067800442009850094900126000Sw. table
Planeta Lux 3* Hotel — Threshold of the Skystandard12.12.2024-02.04.202576200762004605010755099450-Sw. table
Planeta Luxury 3* Hotel — Tana Park 3*Junior Suite12.12.2024-02.04.2025822008220060450113850109350-Sw. table
Vladikavkaz 4* Hotel — The Threshold of Heavenstandard12.12.2024-02.04.2025788807888057275110925103095-Sw. table
Vladikavkaz 4* Hotel — Tana Park 3*comfort12.12.2024-02.04.2025864208642065395119625112665-Sw. table
DoubleTree by Hilton 4* (now Vladikavkaz 5* Park Hotel) — Tana Park 3*standard12.12.2024-02.04.2025129000159000104000-186000-Sw. table

Twin— double room (has two separate beds).

Double (DBL) — double room (one double bed).

Singlesingle room.

Triple — for triple accommodation, hotels/camp sites along the route provide DBL/TWN + additional. a bed or sofa, or three separate beds (depending on the hotel's facilities).

DBL+CH — room for two adults and a child, from 7 to 12 years old inclusive.

The specified accommodation facilities can be replaced with similar ones by the decision of the tour operator.

"Kadgaron" or Vladikavkaz 3* or 4 nights
"Kadgaron"

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

In the room: cable TV and a refrigerator, some rooms have a seating area with a sofa, a flat-screen TV and a minibar. The rooms offer mountain views.

Another option
Vladikavkaz 3*

The Vladikavkaz Hotel is located in the heart of Vladikavkaz with a magnificent view of the Terek River and the indescribable beauty of the peaks of the mountain ranges. The Kosta Khetagurov Park and the National Museum are located in the immediate vicinity.

It offers 203 stylish and ergonomic rooms with everything you need for a good rest; TV, kettle, air conditioning, bathroom with toiletries and towels.

The hotel has a luxurious restaurant with several halls, a hearty and delicious buffet breakfast is served in the morning from 07.00 to 11.00. There is also a lobby bar with a variety of drinks and small snacks. There are several banquet halls of different capacities.

Services for renting a comfortable conference room equipped with modern appliances are provided. The distance between Vladikavkaz Hotel and the airport is 27 km, and the railway station is 3 km away.

The standard rooms are only on the 3rd floor. These are rooms without a balcony.

Comfort rooms with balconies from the 4th floor and above.

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Another option
"Planet Lux" 3*

It is located in a historic building in the center of Vladikavkaz, a 5-minute walk from Spartak Stadium and Komsomolsky Park. Free Wi-Fi is available. There is a restaurant on site. Vladikavkaz Train Station is a 10-minute walk from Planeta Lux Hotel. Vladikavkaz Airport is a 30-minute drive away.

The room has a refrigerator and a flat-screen TV with satellite channels. Free toiletries are provided in the bathroom.

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Another option
DoubleTree by Hilton 4*

The DoubleTree by Hilton Vladikavkaz Hotel is located in Vladikavkaz. This hotel is located 1 km from the city center.

You can pass the evening or have a nice time before going to bed in a cozy atmosphere in the lobby bar. There are also two restaurants on site. Do you want to stay in touch? The hotel has free Wi-Fi. Parking is organized especially for car travelers.

Also for guests at the hotel: massage room, sauna, solarium and hammam. A fitness center, gym and yoga are specially available for guests who do not miss the opportunity to do sports. Karaoke is one of the on—site entertainment options. Take your pet with you. The hotel can accommodate a pet for an additional fee.

Accessible environment: the elevator is working. Extras: laundry, ATM and ironing services. The hotel staff will support the conversation in English and Russian.

The room is comfortably furnished and equipped with everything you need to relax after a long and eventful day. There is a TV, a minibar on request and a bathrobe. The listed services are not available in all rooms.

"Camellia" 3* or Tana Park Hotel or 1 night

Tour conditions

Group
up to 40 tourists
Minimum age
7 years old
Duration
6 days 5 nights
Group meets at
Vladikavkaz

Included in price

  • group transfers from Vladikavkaz airport and railway station to hotels on the first day of the tour to all flights/trains upon arrival before 14:00;
  • group transfer to Vladikavkaz airport and railway station upon departure on the final day of the tour for flights/trains later than 18:00;
  • accommodation in hotels/tourist complexes according to the tour program in Vladikavkaz/ Digor gorge;
  • guided tours with professional guides and qualified drivers;
  • meals: breakfast at the hotel + 5 lunches/picnic lunches along the tour route;
  • entrance tickets to the objects of visits according to the excursion program, environmental fees of nature reserves.

Paid extra

  • air and railway tickets to Vladikavkaz and back;
  • meals not specified in the program;
  • ticket for the chairlift in the Tseysky gorge - 600 rubles.;
  • excursions, entertainment and entrance tickets to facilities not included in the tour program;
  • New Year's banquet;
  • individual transfers from / to the airport and railway station of Vladikavkaz, as well as any individual transport service.

Book in advance, the number of seats is limited:

  • Alan evening show program in ethno-national style with dinner and tasting:
    • adult — 2,200 rubles/person.;
    • a child under 16 years of age — 1,800 rubles/person.;
    • children's menu, up to 8 years old — 800 rubles/person.

It's important to know

Personal equipment you need for the tour

Travel clothes should be, first of all, comfortable. Please take with you what you usually wear for hiking and recreation. When planning a visit to protected areas and mountain gorges, sneakers with durable and non-slippery soles are best suited.

Regardless of the predicted weather conditions, it is necessary to take several warm clothes, several pairs of replacement shoes, and rain clothes on the trip; they will be useful in case of a cold snap. 

Sun hats, cream, sunglasses. Sunglasses are a must-have attribute in the mountains regardless when you travel in winter or summer. Clothing that covers the shoulders and arms during the daytime hours of active sun.

When visiting shrines, you will need appropriate clothing. In the mosque, women need to wear clothes that will cover the whole body, only the face and hands remain open, 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

  • from
    $330
    7 – 12 Nov 6 days 5 nights
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  • from
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    14 – 19 Nov 6 days 5 nights
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  • from
    $330
    21 – 26 Nov 6 days 5 nights
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  • from
    $330
    28 Nov – 3 Dec 6 days 5 nights
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  • from
    $330
    12 – 17 Dec 6 days 5 nights
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