This is the Caucasus. Winter tour of the five republics

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The most complete and intense winter route through the five republics of the Caucasus: Dagestan, Chechnya, Ingushetia, North Ossetia and Kabardino-Balkaria. We will never forget this amazing adventure!

We will see Grozny, a very beautiful and hospitable city, reborn from the ashes of a distant war. Let's go to the high-altitude lake Kezenoi-Am, which is the largest and deepest in the North Caucasus. A boat trip through the turquoise waters of the Chirkeysky reservoir will leave unexpected and vivid impressions. We will visit 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

Sightseeing tours

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Tour highlights

The fortress of the VI century

We will visit the main attraction of Derbent – the ancient fortress of Naryn-Kala

Boat trip

Let's take a boat ride along the reservoir with the breeze

The history of Ingushetia

We will see the medieval complex of Ingush defense watchtowers

Alan evening

If desired, we can visit the show program in the ethno-national style with dinner and tasting

Three gorges of Ossetia

We will see the battle towers and cave fortifications of the Kurtatinsky gorge, the Dargava necropolis and the infamous Karmadon gorge

Caucasian markets

We will have time to walk around the markets of Derbent and Makhachkala

Itinerary

Day 1 - Arrival. Makhachkala – Sulak canyon, Oaks – trout farming – Sarykum dune – Izberbash
11:00 Gathering of the group at the railway station in Makhachkala: the main entrance, opposite the monument to Makhach Dahadaev, 10 Emirova str.
11:45 Gathering of the group at Makhachkala airport.
It starts at 11:45.
Mileage per day: 290 km, 9 hours.
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.
The program of the day: transfer to the Sulak Canyon – observation deck with views of the Sulak Canyon – Chirkeyskoye reservoir – boat trip through the reservoir (optional, extra charge) – trout farming.
Lunch (included in the price).
Nokhyo cave complex (optional, extra charge) — Sarykum dune.
Transfer and accommodation to the hotel, Izberbash/Kaspiysk/Makhachkala.

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Day 2 - The program depends on the date of arrival
The program of the second day for arrivals until 03/02/2025 inclusive:
Izberbash – waterfall Tobot – Matlas – Khunzakh – Karadakh gorge — Izberbash.
Breakfast at 07:00.
The program of the day starts at 07:30.
Mileage per day: 335 km, duration 9 hours.
Program of the day: Tobot Waterfall – Stone Bowl – Matlas Plateau – Khunzakh village.
Lunch (included in the price).
Karadakh gorge.
Transfer and accommodation in a hotel in Izberbash/Kaspiysk.
The program of the second day on the tour dates from 03/9.25:
Gamsutl – Chokh – Karadakh gorge.
Mileage per day: 330 km, duration 10 hours.
Breakfast at 07:00.
The beginning of the program of the day 07:30: transfer to the Gunib district – Hamsutl ghost village - panorama of the high–altitude village of Chokh – Karadakh gorge.
Lunch (included in the price).
Transfer and accommodation to the hotel, Izberbash/Kaspiysk/Makhachkala.
The order of excursions on the second and third days of the program may vary.

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Day 3 - Lun – Derbent Ekranoplane
Breakfast is at 07:30.
The program of the day starts at 08:00.
The program of the day: transfer to Southern Dagestan – Lun ekranoplan.
Sightseeing tour of Derbent: the fortress wall of Dagh-Bars, the Juma mosque, a walk through the magals of the old city — the citadel of Naryn-Kala.
Visiting the market – buying souvenirs.
Lunch (included in the price).
Transfer and accommodation to the hotel, Izberbash/Kaspiysk/Makhachkala.
The order of excursions on the second and third days of the program may vary.
Mileage per day: 190 km, duration 9 hours.

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Day 4 - Sightseeing tours of Makhachkala and Grozny
Breakfast is at 07:30.
The program of the day starts at 08:00.
Transfer to Makhachkala (mileage per day: 70 km, duration 4 hours).
Sightseeing tour of Makhachkala — the port city, the young capital.
Visiting the market.
Buying souvenirs on the road.
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 – Mosque Heart of Chechnya – Church of the Archangel Michael – Prospect M. Esambayeva is an Alley of Fame.
Accommodation in Grozny/Shali, hotels: Tiynalla 3*/Berkat 3*/Shali city 3*.

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Day 5 - Grozny – Kezenoi Am Khoy – Shali – Vladikavkaz
It starts at 08:00.
The program of the day: Vedenskoye gorge – Kharachoy village – Kezenoy lake - ruins of the ancient village "Khoy".
Lunch (included in the price).
The mosque is the pride of Muslims, Shawls.
19:00 Arrival in Vladikavkaz.
Accommodation in hotels.
Duration 10 hours, 310 km.

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Day 6 - An exciting trip to Mountainous Ingushetia from Vladikavkaz
It starts at 09:00.
The program of the day: Jeyrakh gorge — Erzi — Ceyloam pass — ancient Egical — Targim — Vnushki tower complex — Thaba-Yerdy Temple.
Picnic lunch (included in the price).
19:30-21:30 Alan evening show program in ethno-national style with dinner and tasting (extra charge).
To enter the border zone of the Dzheyrakh gorge, the presence of a Russian passport is mandatory, foreign citizens need to issue a pass on their own a month before the start of the tour.
Duration 8-9 hours, 180 km.

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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 Kurt and Tag — the village of Tsmiti — Holy Dormition Alan Monastery.
Picnic lunch (included in the price).
Kurtatinsky gorge — Kadargavansky canyon — Dzivgis rock fortress.
Duration is 8 hours, 120 km.
Day 8 - Alagir Gorge – Tsey
It starts at 08:30.
The program of the day: The sanctuary and the rock monument of Uastyrdzhi — Tsey gorge — a cable car to the Skazsky glacier.
Picnic lunch (included in the price).
Nar Village is an observation deck of the Zaramagskaya HPP reservoir — an obelisk to the Gazdanov brothers.
Return to Vladikavkaz by 17:00.
Duration is 8 hours, 207 km.

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Day 9 - Vladikavkaz – Chegem gorge, waterfalls – Baksan gorge – Narzanov glade – Azau glade / Cheget
It starts at 08:30.
Program of the day: transfer to the Chegem gorge – Chegem waterfalls – Baksan gorge – Narzanov glade – Azau glade (2300 m above sea level).
Lunch and dinner are on your own (extra charge).
Accommodation in hotels in polyane Azau/Cheget: Tourist complex.
Duration 9 hours, 315 km.
New Year's arrivals on 26, 29.12.2024, 02, 03, 05.01.2025 alternative accommodation in Nalchik.
Day 10 - Excursion to Elbrus. Departure
09:00 Excursion to Elbrus.
Ascent to the Mir station, 3450 m.
Transfer to Mineralnye Vody (187 km).
Elbrus is the calling card of the North Caucasus and the place where we complete our fascinating journey!
Lunch is on your own (extra charge).
At 14:00 group transfer to the airport/Mineralnye Vody train station for evening flights/trains, later than 18:00.

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Difficulty

For any person

Tour organizer's comments

The ascent to Gamsutl involves a drop-off by car and a walking route. In the parking lot, local residents provide drop-off services on mountain transport (UAZ, Niva). You can drive by car for about 1.5 km, and at this moment the steepest part of the climb is overcome. The cost of the service is 100-200 rubles / person in one direction. From the car stop, the path to the end of the route will be 1.8 km, the height difference is 1450-1670 m.

Accommodation

Hotel

12 nights

Comfort

Midscale

The tour includes accommodation in hotels and in a tourist complex.

New Year's arrivals on 26, 29.12.2024, 02, 03, 05.01.2025 alternative accommodation in Nalchik (on the 9th day of the program).

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

Placement	Check-in dates	Dbl 2-local	Twin 2-local	Single 1-local	Triple 3-local	DBL+CH 2 vzr. + 1 reb.
Ocean, Izberbash 3* — Berkat 3* – Planet Lux 3* — Tourist Complex	15.12, 26.12.2024, 02.01, 03.01, 05.01, 26.01, 09.02, 23.02, 02.03, 09.03, 16.03, 23.03, 30.03.2025	130000	130000	86000	191400	183500
Ocean, Izberbash 3* — Berkat 3* – Vladikavkaz 4* (comf) — Tourist complex		135000	135000	94000	200000	192000
Monto 4, Makhachkala — Berkat 3 — Planeta Lux 3* — Tourist Complex	29.12.2024, 02.01, 03.01, 05.01, 23.02, 02.03, 09.03, 16.03, 23.03, 30.03.2025	140000	140000	92000	203000	197000
Monto 4, Makhachkala — Berkat 3 — Vladikavkaz 4* (comf) — Tourist Complex		145500	145500	98000	205300	200000
AZIMUT 4, Kaspiysk — Berkat 3 — Vladikavkaz 4* (comf) — Tourist Complex	26.12. 29.12.2024, 02.01, 03.01, 05.01, 23.02, 02.03, 09.03, 16.03, 23.03, 30.03.2025	147600	147600	101100	213000	206000

Twin — double room (has two separate beds).

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

Single — single 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 possible accommodation options indicated can be replaced with similar ones by the decision of the tour operator.

"Ocean"

The Ocean Hotel is located on the seashore in Izberbash, 100 meters from the city beach. There is also a bar and a terrace on site. It offers a restaurant, a 24-hour front desk and free Wi-Fi in all areas. Room service is available. Guests can book family rooms.

All rooms are equipped with air conditioning, a wardrobe, a flat-screen TV with cable channels, a refrigerator, a kettle and a hairdryer. There is also a shower. All rooms at the hotel have a seating area.

You can play table tennis at the Okean Hotel.

Another option

«AZIMUT Kaspiysk»

The AZIMUT Kaspiysk Hotel is located on the shores of the Caspian Sea, in the Republic of Dagestan. For the convenience of guests, the reception is open 24 hours a day, free private parking is available, and Wi-Fi is available throughout the property.

All rooms have comfortable furniture, TV, air conditioning, bathroom with necessary hygiene products.

Breakfast is served to the guests according to the buffet system, the restaurant offers a large selection of delicious dishes for every taste. Each room is equipped with a mini fridge and a kettle. There are many places nearby where you can have a quick and inexpensive snack.

The hotel is located just a few steps from the beach. Makhachkala Airport can be easily reached by public transport in 45 minutes. or by taxi in 15 minutes.

Another option

"Monto"

Monto Hotel is located in Makhachkala. For the convenience of guests, there is a 24-hour front desk, a shuttle service, and free Wi-Fi throughout the complex.

Guests can stay in comfortable rooms of different categories. Each room is equipped with everything you need, including modern appliances, comfortable furniture, air conditioning, an individual bathroom with a set of toiletries and towels. A safe and a mini-bar will be a nice bonus.

Guests can dine at the rooftop restaurant of the hotel, or by visiting nearby cafes of Caucasian and European cuisine, stylish coffee shops and pastry shops.

Within walking distance from the Monto Hotel there is a shopping center, the Multiland children's complex, as well as many grocery and clothing stores.

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Tour conditions

Group

up to 40 tourists

Minimum age

10 years old

Duration

10 days 9 nights

Group meets at

the city of Makhachkala

Included in price

group transfers from Makhachkala airport and railway station on the first day of the tour;
group transfer from Azau/Cheget glade to the airport and Mineralnye Vody railway station upon departure on the final day of the tour to flights/trains later than 18:00;
accommodation in hotels/tourist complexes according to the tour program;
guided tours with professional guides and qualified drivers;
meals: breakfast at the hotel + 7 lunches/picnic lunch 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 Makhachkala and back from Mineralnye Vody;
excursions, entertainment and entrance tickets to facilities not included in the tour program;
individual transfers from / to the airport and railway station of Makhachkala, as well as any individual transport service;
meals not specified in the tour program;
entrance tickets to attractions not included in the tour program: boat trip along the Chirkeysky reservoir, Nokho cave complex;
ticket for the chairlift in the Tseysky gorge - 600 rubles.;
ticket for the cable car in the Elbrus region: Azau – station Mir – 1,800 rubles/person.

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

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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Restaurant	Adult	Child, under 18 years old	Children's menu, up to 8 years old
MONTO 4* Hotel restaurant, Makhachkala	5000 rubles.	3000 rubles.	free
Azimut 4* Hotel restaurant, Kaspiysk	9500 rubles.	7000 rubles.	free
360 Panoramic restaurant, the Doubletree by Hilton Hotel	7000 rubles.	6000 rubles.	2000 rubles.
Torne Country Restaurant	6000 rubles.	4000 rubles.	2000 rubles.
Hohag Country Restaurant	6000 rubles.	4000 rubles.	2000 rubles.
Kadgaron Hotel Restaurant	5000 rubles.	3000 rubles.	free