The Necklace of Caucasian Mineral Waters. The shortened program

Unforgettable views, immersion in the culture and atmosphere of the Caucasus, as well as the opportunity to relax and improve your health in the best parts of the region.

You will visit the most picturesque corners of the Caucasian Mineral Waters and look into the neighboring republics of Karachay—Cherkessia and Kabardino-Balkaria. You will see stunning natural landscapes, take a walk through the resort towns of Yessentuki, Pyatigorsk and Kislovodsk, learn about the rich history and culture of local peoples, and taste delicious national cuisine.

Every day will be filled with fascinating excursions, walks through mountain gorges and along waterfalls, where you can enjoy not only the natural beauty, but also the views of the majestic Elbrus.

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Location

Mineral Waters / Kislovodsk
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Duration
4 days
3 nights
Departures
11 - 14 Jun
1 - 4 Nov
Accommodation
  • Hotel
    5 nights
Comfort
  • Upscale
  • Premium
Difficulty
Moderate
Involves moderate physical activity
Group
From 6 to 16 tourists
Minimum age
10 years old
Group meet at
Mineral Waters / Kislovodsk
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Weekends: 8am - 7pm (GMT +3)
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Tour highlights

Spa walks
Visit the resort park in Kislovodsk, where Alexander Pushkin, Leo Tolstoy, Fyodor Chaliapin and many others visited
Rest in the springs
You will be able to plunge into the healing water of the Suvorov springs, which contains important trace elements for the body.
Dizzying heights
Climb the slope of Mount Elbrus to a height of 3,800 m and admire the breathtaking views.
Cable car over Pyatigorsk
Take pictures from the panoramic platform of Mount Mashuk, which can be reached by cable car
Narzan pleasure
Taste the famous mineral waters in the narzan galleries
A walk to the waterfalls
Mountains, fresh air and majestic Honey Waterfalls will be a great backdrop for your photos.

Itinerary

  • Day 1 - Arrival. Kislovodsk

    Your trip will begin with a comfortable group transfer directly from the airport or from the Mineralnye Vody railway station.

    When planning a trip, choose flights arriving before 12:00, as at 12:30 you will set off along the scenic road to sunny Kislovodsk, and in an hour you will find yourself in a city known for its natural beauty and rich history.

    If you arrive at the Kislovodsk railway station, we will meet you and take you to the hotel.

    You will be accommodated at your chosen hotel, and if you arrive earlier than check-out time (14:00), you can always leave your belongings in the luggage room and immediately go explore the surroundings.

    The program starts at 14:00 with lunch.

    This is a great opportunity to get to know your group before going on an exciting tour of Kislovodsk.

    You will see the famous sights of the city — the Main Narzan Gallery, the Cascade Staircase, Kurortny Boulevard, and learn many interesting facts about the rich history of this resort.

    Then you will have a walk through the Kislovodsk Resort Park, the second largest park in Europe, where such great personalities as Pushkin, Tolstoy, Chekhov and Solzhenitsyn once walked.

    More than 250 species of trees and shrubs, the purest mountain air and the unique natural atmosphere of this place guarantee that you will feel refreshed.

    Along the way, you will be offered to try three types of the famous narzan in the Main Narzan Gallery, which will be a bright end to your tour.

    After the walk, there is free time to relax and have dinner.

    In the evening, a trip to the Suvorov thermal baths is available.

    Warm healing waters will help you relax, and contrasting baptismal fonts will give you a boost of energy.

    The beneficial minerals contained in the water will have a beneficial effect on your body.

    After swimming, enjoy herbal tea with homemade jam in the cozy cafe.

    Despite all the benefits of the springs, diseases of the cardiovascular system are a contraindication to visiting.

    Additional fee for a trip to the Suvorov thermal springs (from 1000 rubles), entrance tickets to the thermal springs (from 700 rubles).

    The price includes: group transfer Mineralnye Vody — Kislovodsk or Kislovodsk railway station — hotel, tour guide, set lunch, overnight at the hotel.

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  • Day 2 - Honey waterfalls. Essentuki
  • Day 3 - Elbrus Mountain Tour
  • Day 4 - Pyatigorsk. Departure
Difficulty
Involves moderate physical activity

Accommodation

Accommodation
  • Hotel
    5 nights
Comfort
  • Upscale
  • Premium

The tour provides accommodation in a hotel of the selected category in Kislovodsk.

The cost of the tour for 1 person, depending on the accommodation, in rubles:

Placement2-bed room1-bed roomExtra seat for children or adults

 Sinegorye Hotel, 4*

Standard, breakfast

 61 600 67 600 request

 Colosseum Hotel 4*

Standard (17 sq. m.), without power supply

 62 500 91 900

 

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 Colosseum Hotel 4*

Large standard (26-27 sq. m.), without power supply

 66 200 99 200 40 500

 The Grand Hotel 4*

 Standard, breakfast

 77 200 84 500

 44 200

The extra seat is designed only for children under 12 years old.

5% discount for children under 12 years old.

The Sinegorye Hotel or The Colosseum Hotel or 5 nights
The Sinegorye Hotel

It is located in the city of Kislovodsk. It offers a 24-hour front desk, Wi-Fi. The comfortable rooms are equipped with TVs, desks and bathrooms. 

A continental breakfast is served every morning. For family recreation, there is a terrace with gazebos on site. Karaoke is available for an additional fee.

Nearby is the statue of the Demon, Chaliapin's cottage, where you can spend an unforgettable vacation with the whole family. The main attraction of the city, the Cascade Staircase, is a 20—minute walk from the hotel.

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The Colosseum Hotel

It is located in the very center of the city of Kislovodsk. The architecture of the building resembles the ancient Roman one. Visitors are invited to relax in the complex, which consists of a Finnish sauna, a Turkish hammam, and a swimming pool.

All rooms are equipped with sound insulation, each has a bathroom, lamps or table lamps, landline telephone, TV, bed with orthopedic mattress, wardrobe, chair, ottoman, bedside tables, air conditioning, electric kettle, safe, minimal set of dishes.

Not far from the hotel are the Kurortny Park and the Central Narzan Gallery. The distance to the train station is 140 meters.

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The Grand Hotel

The Grand Hotel hotel complex has been successfully operating since 2001. Since then, the hotel has been regularly renovated and the quality of service has been improved.

Vacationers have well-equipped rooms for every budget, among which everyone will find something that they will like.

The location in the very center of the resort city also added to the fame of the hotel and attracted many tourists to it.

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Tour conditions

Group
From 6 to 16 tourists
Minimum age
10 years old
Duration
4 days 3 nights
Group meets at
Mineral Waters / Kislovodsk

Included in price

  • group transfer airport or railway station Mineralnye Vody — hotel — airport or railway station Mineralnye Vody;
  • accommodation at the selected hotel;
  • nutrition: 
    • breakfast (except the Colosseum Hotel);
    • 2 lunches (complex);
  • eco-collections according to the program;
  • guide services;
  • guided tours in the program: Kislovodsk, Pyatigorsk, Yessentuki, Elbrus, Honey waterfalls, Mount Ring, cable car ticket to Mashuk;
  • water (0.3 liters/person/day).

Paid extra

  • air and railway tickets to Mineralnye Vody / Kislovodsk and back;
  • additional services at the locations;
  • additional excursions;
  • a trip to the Suvorov thermal springs starts from 1,000 rubles.;
  • entrance tickets to the thermal springs — from 700 rubles.;
  • resort fee — 100 rub/person/day;
  • private transfers: Mineralnye Vody airport – Kislovodsk or Kislovodsk airport — 2500 rubles per car (capacity 2-3 persons);
  • nutrition: 
    • breakfast at the Colosseum Hotel — 500 rubles/person/day;
    • lunch on the 3rd and 4th days; 
    • dinners.

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.

Make sure you take:

  • a warm jacket;
  • a windproof and waterproof jacket;
  • 2 pairs of shoes:
    • a pair of light athletic shoes;
    • a pair of waterproof shoes (sneakers);
  • shirts/sweatshirts with long and short sleeves;
  • lightweight trousers;
  • sunglasses;
  • slates; 
  • a cap to protect your head from the sun;
  • fancy clothes if you want to go to a restaurant or a concert in the city;
  • photo camera.

For bathing in the thermal spring, we recommend taking:

  • bathing trunks/swimsuit;
  • towel (1-2 pcs);
  • rubber slippers;
  • bathrobe;
  • a hat.

For an excursion to Elbrus in the November-June season:

  • comfortable warm shoes without heels;
  • a warm jacket;
  • windproof pants;
  • the hat;
  • gloves;
  • sunglasses from the sun.

You also need to take with you:

  • the contract confirming the purchase of the tour;
  • MHI policy;
  • individual medications, in the presence of chronic diseases.
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Are there any contraindications for visiting thermal springs?
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