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

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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

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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
The program of the second day of the tour dates: 14.12, 26.12. 29.12.2025, 02.01, 03.01, 04.01, 25.01, 08.02, 22.02, 01.03.2026.
Waterfall Tobot – Matlas — Khunzakh — Karadakh gorge.
Breakfast at 07:00.
The program of the day starts at 07:30.
Program of the day: Tobot Waterfall — Stone Bowl – Matlas plateau — Khunzakh village — Karadakh gorge.
Lunch (extra charge).
Transfer and accommodation in a hotel in Izberbash/Kaspiysk/Makhachkala.
Mileage per day: 335 km, duration 9 hours.
The program of the second day on the dates of the tour 08.03, 15.03, 22.03, 29.03.2026:
Gamsutl – Chokh – Karadakh gorge.
Breakfast at 07:00.
The program of the day starts at 07:30.
Transfer to Gunibsky district — Gamsutl ghost village - panorama of the mountainous village of Chokh – Karadakh gorge.
Lunch (extra charge).
Transfer and accommodation to the hotel, Izberbash/Kaspiysk/Makhachkala.
Mileage per day: 330 km, duration 10 hours.
The order of excursions on the second and third days of the program may vary.

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Day 3 - Ekranoplan Lun, Derbent
Breakfast at 07:30.
The program of the day starts at 08:00: transfer to Southern Dagestan – Lun ekranoplan.
Sightseeing tour of Derbent: Dagh Bars fortress wall, Juma mosque, walk through the magals of the old city — Naryn Kala citadel – visit the market – buy souvenirs.
Lunch (extra charge).
Transfer and accommodation to the hotel, Izberbash/Kaspiysk/Makhachkala.
Mileage per day: 190 km, duration 9 hours.
The order of excursions on the second and third days of the program may vary.
Day 4 - Sightseeing tours of Makhachkala and Grozny
Breakfast at 07:30.
08:00 Transfer to Makhachkala (mileage per day: 70 km, duration 4 hours).
Sightseeing tour of Makhachkala, a port city, a young capital.
12:00 Transfer from Makhachkala to Grozny, arrival approximately at 16:00 (170 km, travel time 3 hours).
17:00 Sightseeing tour in Grozny: Grozny City – Flower Park — Heart of Chechnya Mosque — Archangel Michael Temple — Prospect M. Esambayeva – Walk of Fame.
Accommodation in Grozny/Shali, hotels: Tiynalla 3*/Berkat 3*/Shali city 3*.
Day 5 - Grozny — Kezenoi Am Khoy – Shali – Vladikavkaz
It starts at 08:30.
Program of the day: Vedenskoe gorge — Kharachoy village — Kezenoy lake - ruins of the ancient village of Khoy.
Lunch (extra charge).
The mosque is the pride of Muslims, Shawls.
19:00 Arrival in Vladikavkaz.
Accommodation in hotels.
Mileage per day: 310 km, duration 10 hours.
Day 6 - Mountainous Ingushetia
An exciting trip to mountainous Ingushetia from Vladikavkaz.
09:00 Start of the day's program.
Program of the day: Jeyrakh gorge — Erzi — Ceyloam pass — ancient Egikal — Targim —Vnushki tower complex — Thaba-Yerdy Temple.
Picnic lunch (extra charge).
Important: to enter the border area of the Dzheyrakh Gorge, the presence of a Russian passport is mandatory, foreign citizens need to obtain a pass themselves one month before the start of the tour.
19:30-21:30 Alan evening show program in ethno-national style with dinner and tasting (for an additional fee).
Mileage per day: 180 km, duration 8 hours.

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Day 7 - Three gorges: Kurtatinsky, Karmadonskoye, Dargavs
It starts at 08:30.
The program of the day: Karmadon — Dargavs — The City of the dead — The Tower of Kurta and Tag — the village of Tsmiti — the Holy Dormition Alan Monastery.
Picnic lunch (extra charge).
Kurtatinsky gorge — Kadargavansky canyon — Dzivgis rock fortress.
16:30 Arrival in Vladikavkaz.
Mileage per day: 120 km, duration 8 hours.

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Day 8 - Alagir gorge – Tsey – Mamison. Departure
It starts at 08:30.
Program of the day: Sanctuary and rock monument of Uastyrdzhi — Tsey gorge — cable car to Skazsky glacier.
Picnic lunch (extra charge).
Mamison gorge – Lisri village — obelisk to the Gazdanov brothers.
Return to Vladikavkaz by 16:30.
Transfer to the airport/train station for evening flights/trains, later than 18:00.
Mileage per day: 220 km, duration 8 hours.

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

Hotel

7 nights

Comfort

Upscale

The tour includes accommodation in hotels.

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

Placement	Check-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, 29.03.2026	108750	108750	68400	156370	151200
Lord Hotel 2, Makhachkala — Berkat 3 —Planet Lux 3*		111900	111900	68640	162450	156600
Ocean 3, Izberbash — Berkat 3 —Kadgaron 3*		111900	111900	70800	160425	155250
Ocean 3, Izberbash — Berkat 3 —Planet Lux 3*		115050	115050	71025	166500	160650
Ocean 3, Izberbash — Berkat 3 —Vladikavkaz 4* (comfort)		123150	123150	85650	178650	170100
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, 29.03.2026	122250	124950	72825	178650	171450
MONTO 4, Makhachkala — Berkat 3—Vladikavkaz 4*		130350	133050	87450	190800	180900
AZIMUT 4, Kaspiysk — Berkat 3 —Vladikavkaz 4*(comfort)		137100	137100	95550	196200	189000

Twin— double room (has two separate beds).

Double — a double room (one double bed).

Single — single 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"

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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"Lord"

The Lord Hotel is located in Makhachkala, almost in the city center. Free Wi-Fi is available here, as well as a car parking space. Cleaning is carried out daily. It is possible to order a taxi.

Comfortable rooms of various categories are available for guests' accommodation. All of them are equipped with comfortable sleeping places and standard furniture. There is a hairdryer in the private bathroom.

The price of your stay includes a hearty and delicious breakfast. You can have lunch or dinner at nearby cafes, bars or restaurants.

Large hypermarkets, shops and entertainment complexes are located nearby. The distance to the airport is 15 kilometers.

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Berkat

The Berkat Hotel is located in the central part of the city of Grozny. There is a picturesque park with a fountain around the hotel.

Guests can stay in comfortable and cozy rooms of various price categories. All rooms have a bathroom, TV and air conditioning.

A buffet breakfast is served every morning in the hotel's restaurant. Cafes and shops are also within walking distance.

For business communication, the hotel has a spacious conference room equipped with all the necessary modern equipment.

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Another option

Vladikavkaz

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 necessary for a relaxing stay; TV, kettle, air conditioning, bathroom with toiletries and towels.

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

Services for renting a comfortable conference room equipped with modern technology are provided. The distance between the 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 4 floors and above.

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Another option

"Planet Lux"

Planet Lux Hotel 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 provided. The bright, classic-style rooms feature a refrigerator and a flat-screen TV with satellite channels. The bathroom comes with free toiletries.

There is a restaurant on site.

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Another option

"Kadgaron"

If you are planning a trip to Vladikavkaz and are going to travel a lot around the city, then you should consider the Kadgaron Hotel. The equipment of the complex allows you to accommodate tourists and business travelers with equal comfort. The quality of service fully justifies its price.

The hotel offers rooms of 4 categories: suite, junior suite and standard. The facilities here include: TV, bathroom, air conditioning. In 2006, the interior of the premises was renovated.

In the restaurant, guests can enjoy dishes of both national and familiar European cuisine. The banquet hall is perfect for holding various kinds of events.

The hotel has a great location - it is located in the very center, not far from the train station.

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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

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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Reviews

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Alyona

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24 Apr, 2025

The tour was well-organized, both in terms of timing and itinerary. It left us with plenty of great impressions and provided a truly refreshing break.
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Elena

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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.

New Year's Eve party and banquets in restaurants 12/31/2025	Adult	Child, under 18 years of age	Children's menu, up to 8 years old
MONTO 4* Hotel Restaurant, Makhachkala	6000 rubles .	4000 rubles .	free
Azimut 4* Hotel restaurant, Kaspiysk	11,000 rubles .	8000 rubles .	free
360 Panoramic restaurant, the Doubletree by Hilton Hotel	8000 rubles .	6000 rubles .	2000 rubles .
Torne Country Restaurant	7000 rubles .	5000 rubles .	2000 rubles .
Hohag Country Restaurant	7000 rubles .	5000 rubles .	2000 rubles .
Kadgaron Hotel Restaurant	6000 rubles .	3000 rubles .	free

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

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Tour highlights

Itinerary

Accommodation

Tour conditions

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Dates and Prices

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