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Kislovodsk is the largest and most picturesque resort of the Caucasian Mineral Waters. On the tour "This is the Caucasus!" you will not only visit all the corners of our ancient resort, but also visit all the cities of the Caucasian Mineral Waters and, so beloved by tourists, Dombai and Elbrus.

Location

Russia, Stavropol Territory, Kislovodsk

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Tour highlights

Sightseeing tours

We will visit the cities of Caucasian Mineral Waters — Essentuki, Zheleznovodsk, Pyatigorsk and Kislovodsk

Mesmerizing mountains

We will climb the mountains of Cheget, Dombai-Ulgen and Elbrus by cable cars

Mineral water tasting

We will visit the Narzan spring in Kislovodsk and try the mineral water of the Zheleznovodsk springs — Slavyanovskaya and Smirnovskaya

Itinerary

Day 1 - Arrival. Kislovodsk City Tour
Arrival in the city of Kislovodsk.
Check-in at the hotel (check-in from 14:00), things can be left in the luggage room at the hotel.
We recommend having lunch in advance, as there will be no such opportunity during the tour.
Guided tour of Kislovodsk with a visit to the Castle of Treachery and Love (the tour starts from 13:45-14:15).
The tour of Kislovodsk begins with an inspection of the Lermontov rock.
Then departure to the Kislovodsk fortress, which gave rise to the resort town in the early years of the 19th century.
The next place to visit on a tour of Kislovodsk is St. Nicholas Cathedral— the main church of Kislovodsk of the 19th century in honor of Nicholas the Wonderworker.
Then the sightseeing tour continues through the city surroundings.
Every traveler aspires to visit the source of Narzan and visit the rock "Castle", called the Castle of Cunning and Love.
It is located in a deep stone hollow, which is characterized by the scenic beauty of the surrounding landscape.
Then the tourists will be taken to the observation deck, which offers a wonderful panoramic view of the entire city.
At the end of the tour, guests will see the famous Cascade Staircase and Red Stones.
Return\accommodation at the hotel in Kislovodsk.
Free time.
During the tour, an additional there are no expenses, only on request for souvenirs.

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Day 2 - Elbrus region
Breakfast.
The tour starts from 05:45-06:15.
An excursion to the wonderful mountainous region, praised by Vladimir Vysotsky and won the hearts of millions of people — in the Elbrus region.
The snow-capped hump of Elbrus fascinates and beckons with its inaccessibility.
This region is rich in forests, characterized by picturesque landscapes, the transparency of rivers and lakes, and the purity of the air.
The road runs along the Baksan Gorge, crossing the Baksan River several times and leading to the foot of Mount Elbrus.
The bus route ends at the village of Terskol in the Azau clearing.
The ascent to Elbrus begins from it.
The tour program includes a visit to Mount Cheget.
Mount Cheget offers a beautiful view of Elbrus and Donguz-Orun.
Lunch at Cheget glade or Azau glade (for an additional fee).
Return to the hotel in Kislovodsk.
Free time.
Additional costs:
cable car to the city of Cheget, cable car to the city of Elbrus, environmental fee in the Elbrus region — 2,900 rubles/person.

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Day 3 - Yessentuki, Zheleznovodsk
Breakfast.
The tour starts from 13:45-14:15.
Excursion to the "green pearl" of the Caucasian Mineral Waters — Zheleznovodsk and Yessentuki.
Guests of Yessentuki will learn interesting information from the history of the discovery of the main mineral springs in the valley near Mount Alkaline, see a modern resort that is younger in age but powerful in capacity, get acquainted with some unique architectural structures, visit beautiful medical parks and see the most famous landmark of the city — the mud clinic. Semashko.
Zheleznovodsk is the smallest and most cozy of the four resorts of the Caucasian Mineral Waters.
In recent years, it has transformed from an ordinary provincial town into a European-level resort.
You will walk through the unique resort park, enjoy its beauty, peace and quiet.
You will get acquainted with architectural monuments, including the Emir Bukharsky Palace, taste the mineral water of the Zheleznovodsk springs (Slavyanovskaya and Smirnovskaya), take a picture against the background of a drinking fountain, descend the renovated cascade staircase (700 m) to the city lake on the famous FE Square.
Return to Kislovodsk.
Free time.
Additional costs:
During the tour, an additional there are no expenses, only on request for souvenirs.

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Day 4 - Dombay Ski Resort
Breakfast.
The tour starts from 06:45-07:15.
Excursion to the famous ski resort of the country — Dombay.
Dombay is a valley surrounded by mountains in a circle — a typical mountain circus.
Among them is the highest point of the Western Caucasus, Mount Dombai—Ulgen ("killed bison"), 4047 m above sea level.
Cable car ascent to a height of 3000 m (for an additional fee).
Lunch at Dombayskaya polyana (for an additional fee).
Stop at the Ullu Muruju River, one of the cleanest rivers in Europe.
Return to the hotel in Kislovodsk.
Free time.
Additional costs:
2,400 rubles/person. — Dombay cable car

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Day 5 - Excursion to Pyatigorsk
Breakfast.
Room release before 12:00.
The tour starts from 13:45-14:15.
Excursion to Pyatigorsk.
During the tour you will get acquainted with the most famous sights of the North Caucasian capital.
In 2019, the resort area of Pyatigorsk was completely renovated.
The renovated Tsvetnik Park awaits you, as well as a visit to the Lermontov House Museum and the Proval underground lake.
Also, as part of the tour, you will visit the place of Lermontov's duel.
Return to Kislovodsk.
Departure.
Additional costs:
Lermontov House Museum — 200 rubles/person.

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Difficulty

Suitable for everyone

Accommodation

Hotel

4 nights

Comfort

Upscale

The tour includes hotel accommodation.

The price is being specified for the May arrivals!

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

Name of the hotel	Cost	extra day per room
ARIA***, standard 2-bed, shower, toilet, TV, refrigerator (breakfast)	52 000	8 900
ARIA***, 1-bed standard, shower, toilet, TV, refrigerator (breakfast)	76 300	8 900
ARIA***, 2-bed junior suite, shower, toilet, TV, refrigerator (breakfast) It is possible to accommodate 3rd person for an additional. location	57 750 (38600 for additionalplace)	11 000 (2000 for additionalplace)
ARIA***, 1-bed junior suite, shower, toilet, TV, refrigerator (breakfast)	87 800	11 000
Amira Park ***, standard 2-bed, shower, toilet, TV, refrigerator (breakfast)	44 900	6 300
Amira Park ***, 1 standard room, shower, toilet, TV, refrigerator (breakfast)	65 100	6 300
Amira Park ***, 2-bed superior, shower, toilet, TV, refrigerator (breakfast) It is possible to accommodate 3rd person for an additional. location	46 550 (38600 for additionalplace)	6 900 (2,000 for an additionalplace)
Amira Park ***, 1-bed superior, shower, toilet, TV, refrigerator (breakfast)	65 400	6 900
"Le Bristol" ****, 2-bed standard, shower, toilet, TV, refrigerator, double bed (breakfast) DBL It is possible to accommodate 3rd person for an additional.location	50 350 (38600 for additionalplace)	8 250 (2,000 for an additionalplace)
"Le Bristol" ****, 1-bed standard, shower, toilet, TV, refrigerator, double bed (breakfast)	69 800	7 700
Park Hotel ***, standard 2-bed, shower, toilet, TV, refrigerator (breakfast) It is possible to accommodate 3rd person for an additional.location	48 200 (41400 for additionalplace)	7 500 (2,000 for an additionalplace)
Park Hotel ***, 1-bed standard, shower, toilet, TV, refrigerator (breakfast)	65 900	7 000
AGAT***, 2-bed economy, shower, toilet, TV, refrigerator, bathrobes, slippers, kettle (breakfast) DBL	47 650	7 300
AGAT***, 1-bed economy, shower, toilet, TV, refrigerator, bathrobes, slippers, kettle (breakfast)	63 700	6 600
AGAT***, standard 2-bed, shower, toilet, TV, refrigerator, bathrobes, slippers, kettle (breakfast) DBL	51 200	8 600
AGAT***, 1-bed standard, shower, toilet, TV, refrigerator, bathrobes, slippers, kettle (breakfast)	71 400	8 000
AGAT***, 2-bed standard plus, shower, toilet, TV, refrigerator, bathrobes, slippers, kettle (breakfast) DBL It is possible to accommodate 3rd person for an additional.location	53 900 (38600 for additionalplace)	9 600 (2,000 for an additionalplace)
AGAT***, 1-bed standard plus, shower, toilet, TV, refrigerator, bathrobes, slippers, kettle (breakfast)	76 800	9 000
AGAT***, 2-bed junior suite, shower, toilet, TV, refrigerator, bathrobes, slippers, kettle (breakfast) DBL It is possible to accommodate 3rd person for an additional.location	59 400 (39700 for additionalplace)	11 600 (2,200 for additionalplace)
AGAT***, 1-bed junior suite, shower, toilet, TV, refrigerator, bathrobes, slippers, kettle (breakfast)	87800	11 000

Le Bristol Hotel

This hotel is located in a building in the center of Kislovodsk, built in a classic style. Le Bristol Hotel offers free Wi–Fi and a 24-hour front desk.

The hotel's modern rooms are elegantly decorated in warm colours. Each room here will provide you with air conditioning, a flat–screen TV, a minibar and a private bathroom with a hairdryer.

The hotel's restaurant serves Caucasian and European cuisine, and a variety of drinks are available at the bar.

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Amira Park Hotel

It offers a 24-hour front desk and a tour desk. The hotel offers airport transfers and free Wi–Fi.

The rooms are equipped with air conditioning and a flat-screen TV with satellite channels. They are equipped with a wardrobe, a fridge, a kettle, a shower and bathrobes. Towels and bed linen are provided.

The Amira Park Hotel offers a choice of halal breakfast or a la carte breakfast.

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The Park Hotel

The hotel offers a gym, a spa and a restaurant serving Russian cuisine, air–conditioned rooms with a flat–screen TV, hot drinks facilities and free Wi-Fi.

The rooms are decorated in a classic style. The private bathroom comes with bathrobes, slippers and toiletries.

The hotel's dining room serves European cuisine and local delicacies.

Guests can relax in the sauna and cool off in the small pool, massage, narzan water bath and hydro massage, as well as other treatments.

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The Colosseum Hotel

The hotel's reception is open 24 hours a day and free Wi–Fi is available throughout the property. Guests can enjoy the on-site restaurant and order room service. Free private parking is available on site. An airport shuttle service is available for an additional fee.

The rooms at the hotel are equipped with air conditioning, a desk, a kettle, a refrigerator, a safe, a flat-screen TV and a private bathroom with a shower. Towels and bed linen are provided in each room at the Colosseum Hotel.

This 4–star hotel features an indoor swimming pool.

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Another option

Aria Hotel

The ARIA Hotel is:

100 modern comfortable rooms of various sizes from standards to 3-room suites;
Buffet breakfast in the Melodiya restaurant with local organic products;
Maestro restaurant with gourmet dishes and wines (opening in 2023);
BLUES Lobby Bar;
Congress Center (opening in 2023);
parking space.

You will find an elegant environment, comfort and an excellent level of service.

The hotel has an excellent location – in close proximity to the Resort Park, Cascade stairs, a new walking area on Lenin Avenue. Literally a 5-minute walk from the hotel there is a new drinking pump room "Rebrovsky" with three types of mineral waters: Narzan, Slavyanovskaya and Yessentuki.

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Tour conditions

Group

From 10 to 50 tourists

Minimum age

5 years old

Duration

5 days 4 nights

Group meets at

Russia, Stavropol Territory, Kislovodsk

Included in price

accommodation in the selected hotel;
Meals: breakfast;
sightseeing and transportation services.

Paid extra

air and railway tickets to Kislovodsk / Mineralnye Vody and back;
meals not included in the program (lunches and dinners);
transfer:
- airport and railway station Mineralnye Vody — hotel — airport and railway station Mineralnye Vody from 2,900 rub/car/one way;
- Kislovodsk Railway Station — hotel — Kislovodsk railway Station;
resort fee — 100 rub./adult/day (to be paid at the hotel upon check-in);
cable cars in Dombay — 2,400 rubles/person/all queues (additional – 400 rubles/person/to the panoramic platform);
cable cars in the Elbrus region — 2,900 rubles/person.;
the environmental fee in the Elbrus region is 200 rubles/person.;
entrance fees;
cable car to Mashuk (optional) — 360 RUB/person.;
mud clinic named after Semashko in Yessentuki — 150 rubles/person.;
Lermontov House Museum in Pyatigorsk — 200 rubles/person.

It's important to know

documents required for the trip (original passport and birth certificate for children under 14 years old, medical insurance policy);
comfortable clothes for the season + warm clothes for visiting Elbrus and Dombai;
comfortable sports shoes;
raincoat or umbrella;
sunglasses and cream;
swimwear and outfits for photo shoots;
personal first aid kit and insect bites (if necessary);
money for personal purposes.

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This is the Caucasus!

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