The winter beauty of the mountains and the strength of the traditions of the Caucasus

In our emotional and eventful winter sightseeing tour, we will visit four republics of the Caucasus: Dagestan, Chechnya, Ingushetia and North Ossetia. 

During this short trip, we will take a walk through the most memorable sights of the mountainous republics, see canyons and waterfalls, abandoned villages and ancient cities, mosques and fortresses. We will see the Dargava necropolis, which is popularly called the "City of the Dead", consisting of more than 90 crypt structures of original shape. 

Location

the city of Makhachkala
from
$747
$645
+ tickets to the starting point of the tour
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Duration
8 Days
7 Nights
Departures
  • Group departures
    • 14 – 21 December
    • 26 December, 2025 – 2 January, 2026
    • 29 December, 2025 – 5 January, 2026
    • Dates for next season
    • 2 – 9 January, 2026
    • 3 – 10 January, 2026
    • 4 – 11 January, 2026
    • 25 January – 1 February, 2026
or
Accommodation
  • Hotel
    7 nights
Comfort
  • Upscale
Difficulty
Easy
Suitable for everyone
Group
From 12 to 18 tourists
Minimum age
7 years old
Group meet at
the city of Makhachkala
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Weekends: 8am - 7pm (GMT +3)
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Tour highlights

Juicy cuisine
Let's taste the dishes of the national cuisines of the peoples of the Caucasus
The best in Dagestan
We will see one of the deepest canyons in the world and the deepest in Europe.
Modern Chechnya
Let's admire the young and developing capital – the city of Grozny
Nature and heritage of North Ossetia
We will see three of the most famous gorges, a rock fortress, a city of the dead and a monastery
The history of Ingushetia
The mountainous part of the republic, as well as memorials and the young capital of Magas, will not leave us indifferent
The peoples of the Caucasus
Let's find out how the most multinational district of Russia lives

Itinerary

  • Day 1 - Arrival. Sulak canyon, trout farming, Sarykum dune
    • 11:00 Gathering of the group at the railway station in Makhachkala: main entrance, opposite the monument to Makhach Dahadaev, Emirova str., 10.
    • 11:45 Group meeting at Makhachkala airport.

    It starts at 11:45.

    The unique Dagestan welcomes and is ready to cordially reveal to you the secrets of ancient legends, introduce you to the history, traditions, local cuisine and hospitality.

    Program of the day: transfer to Sarykum dune – transfer to Sulak Canyon – observation deck with views of Sulak Canyon – Chirkey reservoir – boat trip through the reservoir (optional, extra charge) – trout farming.

    Lunch (extra charge).

    Nokhyo Cave Complex (optional, extra charge).

    Transfer and accommodation to the hotel, Izberbash/Kaspiysk/Makhachkala.

    Mileage per day: 290 km, duration 9 hours.

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  • Day 2 - Two program options
  • Day 3 - Ekranoplan Lun, Derbent
  • Day 4 - Sightseeing tours of Makhachkala and Grozny
  • Day 5 - Grozny — Kezenoi Am Khoy – Shali – Vladikavkaz
  • Day 6 - Mountainous Ingushetia
  • Day 7 - Three gorges: Kurtatinsky, Karmadonskoye, Dargavs
  • Day 8 - Alagir gorge – Tsey – Mamison. Departure
Difficulty
Suitable for everyone
Tour organizer's comments

Walks and excursions that do not require special skills and good physical shape are waiting for you.

Accommodation

Accommodation
  • Hotel
    7 nights
Comfort
  • Upscale

The tour includes accommodation in hotels.

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

PlacementCheck-in dates

Dbl

2-local

Twin 

2-local

Single 

1-local

Triple

3-local

DBL+CH 

2 adults + 1 child.

Lord Hotel 2*, Makhachkala Berkat 3* Kadgaron 3*14.12, 26.12.2025, 02.01, 03.01, 04.01, 25.01, 08.02, 22.02, 01.03, 08.03, 15.03, 22.03, 29.03.202610875010875068400156370151200
Lord Hotel 2*, Makhachkala Berkat 3* Planet Lux 3*11190011190068640162450156600
Ocean 3*, Izberbash Berkat 3* Kadgaron 3*11190011190070800160425155250
Ocean 3*, Izberbash Berkat 3* Planet Lux 3*11505011505071025166500160650
Ocean 3*, Izberbash Berkat 3* Vladikavkaz 4* (comfort)12315012315085650178650170100
MONTO 4*, Makhachkala Berkat 3*Planet Lux 3*26.12. 29.12.2025, 02.01, 03.01, 04.01, 25.01, 08.02, 22.02, 01.03, 08.03, 15.03, 22.03, 29.03.202612225012495072825178650171450
MONTO 4*, Makhachkala Berkat 3*Vladikavkaz 4*13035013305087450190800180900
AZIMUT 4*, Kaspiysk Berkat 3* Vladikavkaz 4*(comfort)13710013710095550196200189000

Twin— double room (has two separate beds).

Double — a double room (one double bed).

Singlesingle room.

Triple — for triple accommodation, hotels/campsites along the route provide DBL/TWN + extras. 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.

Possible placement options are indicated. The specified accommodation facilities can be replaced with similar ones by the decision of the tour operator.

"Ocean" or AZIMUT Kaspiysk 3 nights
"Ocean"

The Ocean Hotel is located on the seashore in Izberbash, 200 m from Izberbash Beach and 3.1 km from Izberg Station. 

It offers a 24-hour front desk, a restaurant and free Wi-Fi throughout. Room service is also available.  

All rooms are equipped with air conditioning, a refrigerator, a wardrobe and a flat-screen TV with cable channels. Slippers are provided. Each room is equipped with a kettle and a shower. 

Some rooms have a view of the pool. Towels and bed linen are provided. 

You can play table tennis at the Okean Hotel. 

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Another option
AZIMUT Kaspiysk

AZIMUT Kaspiysk Hotel is located in Kaspiysk, 1.3 km from Laguna Beach. 

It offers a restaurant, free private parking, a seasonal outdoor pool and a fitness center. The reception is open 24 hours a day. 

Free Wi-Fi is available throughout the complex. Room service is also available. 

The hotel has a bar. Some units also have a kitchen, equipped with a microwave, a fridge, and a minibar. A buffet breakfast is served every morning at the hotel. 

At AZIMUT Kaspiysk Hotel, guests can relax on the terrace.

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"Monto" 1 night
"Lord" or Berkat or 3 nights

Tour conditions

Group
From 12 to 18 tourists
Minimum age
7 years old
Duration
8 days 7 nights
Group meets at
the city of Makhachkala

Included in price

  • group transfers from Makhachkala airport and railway station on the first day according to the conditions in the tour program;
  • 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 program of the tour with breakfast;
  • guided tours with professional guides and qualified drivers;
  • entrance tickets to the objects of visits according to the program of excursions, environmental fees of nature reserves.

Paid extra

  • air and railway tickets to Makhachkala and back from Vladikavkaz;
  • excursions, entertainment, and entrance tickets to facilities not included in the tour program;
  • individual transfers from/to the airport and railway station of Makhachkala and Mineralnye Vody, as well as any individual transport service;
  • New Year's banquet;
  • meals along the tour route: picnic lunch or lunch are paid on site, dinners;
  • the resort fee or tax is paid independently upon check-in at the hotel;
  • meals not included in the tour program;
  • the ticket for the chairlift in the Tseysky gorge is 800 rubles.;
  • entrance tickets to attractions not included in the tour program: 
    • a boat trip along the Chirkeysky reservoir — 600 rubles.;
    • Nokhyo cave complex — 700 rub.;

Book in advance, the number of seats is limited:

  • Alan evening show program in ethno-national style with dinner and tasting:
    • adult — 2,400 rubles.;
    • a child under 18 years of age — 2,000 rubles.;
    • children's menu, up to 8 years old — 800 rubles.

It's important to know

Personal equipment you need for the tour
  • travel clothes should be, first of all, comfortable. Take with you what you usually wear for hiking and recreation. 
  • for visiting protected areas and mountain gorges, sneakers with durable and non-slip soles are best suited.
  • regardless of the predicted weather conditions, you need to take several warm clothes, several pairs of replacement shoes, and rain clothes (they will be useful in case of a cold snap).
  • sun hats, cream, sunglasses. Sunglasses are a must-have attribute in the mountains, regardless of the season. 
  • clothing that covers the shoulders and arms during the daytime hours of active sun.
  • When visiting shrines, appropriate clothing will be needed: women must wear clothes to the mosque that will cover the entire body, only the face and hands remain open, trousers are 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
    $645
    14 – 21 Dec 8 days 7 nights
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  • from
    $645
    26 Dec, 2025 – 2 Jan, 2026 8 days 7 nights
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  • from
    $645
    29 Dec, 2025 – 5 Jan, 2026 8 days 7 nights
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  • from
    $645
    2 – 9 Jan, 2026 8 days 7 nights
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  • from
    $645
    3 – 10 Jan, 2026 8 days 7 nights
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Reviews

  • E
    Elena
    about provider
    31 Mar, 2025
    Everything was well-organized, right on schedule, with no delays or unexpected surprises. Thank you for a carefully planned trip!
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    Irina
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    6 Mar, 2025
    The tour manager arranged everything upon request. Confirmation was received within a few hours, and all the tour details were provided in full.