Through the thorns to the stars. Extreme jeep tour of the North Caucasus

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An extreme multi-active tour of Karachay-Cherkessia and Kabardino-Balkaria.

We will see the most impressive places in one tour: mountains, lakes, waterfalls, plateaus, gorges, tracts, mineral springs, ancient Alan temples and an astrophysical observatory.

We will try out several types of tourism at once: car and hiking tours, jipping, trekking and overnight in tents.

For a group of 6 people or more, check—in on any day of the week.

Location

G. Mineralnye Vody

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Tour highlights

Exclusive photos

Let's overcome difficulties for the sake of real masterpieces

Rest on the shore of a relict lake

The view of the lake in any weather is a truly enchanting sight and a wonderful backdrop for a photo shoot

Immersion in history

Let's go to the ancient capital of Alanya — Nizhnearkhyz settlement

Itinerary

Day 1 - Arrival. Mineral Waters – Arkhyz
We will meet you at the Minvody airport and comfortably take you to the Arkhyz hotel, where you will have a rest.
Accommodation: 3* hotel, Arkhyz village.
Group transfer to the accommodation at 12:00 and 18:00.
Height difference: 1300 m. The automobile part of the route: 231 km.

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Day 2 - Sofia Valley
After breakfast, we drive off-road vehicles to the Sofia River Valley, which simply has no equal in perfection of harmony.
Depending on the composition and physical fitness of the group, we will trek to the streams of crystal—clear ice water of the Sofia waterfalls (the height of Sofia peak is 3637 m), or, admiring the waterfalls from the valley, to the lakes of the same name (2830 m).
The view of mountain bowls of different shapes filled with the brightest azure is stunning.
After that, we will return to the hotel and rest.
Accommodation: 3* hotel, Arkhyz village.
Meals: breakfast at the hotel.
Height difference: 300 m. Walking distance: 5-6 km. Car part of the route: 30 km.

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Day 3 - Dombai: Shoanin and Sentin Temple. Nizhnearkhyz settlement
After breakfast, we will travel through time.
After an excursion to the ancient capital of Alanya, the Nizhnearkhyz settlement, we will climb the slope of Mount Pastukhova to the largest renovated telescope of the astrophysical observatory in Europe (2,070 m above sea level).
Next, we will move to the Kuban gorge, have lunch and go through the mountains to the Alan temples of the 10th century. — Shoaninsky and Sentinsky.
There are fabulous views from the peaks of the mountains that you have never seen in a dream!
After the descent, we will arrive at the Dombay Hotel for a rest.
Accommodation: 3* hotel, Dombay village/ Teberda.
Meals: breakfast at the hotel.
Height difference: 400 m. Walking distance: 2-4 km. Car part of the route: 245 km.

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Day 4 - Dombai. Mukhinsky lakes
High in the mountains of Karachay-Cherkessia, there are many magnificent lakes that are not accessible to everyone.
But you will discover all their magnificent, amazing paintings!
After climbing and having breakfast, we will take a steep car ride along the gorge of the river to the Mukhinsky lakes (the height of the Mukhu pass is 2764 m), walk along the shore.
Accommodation: 3* hotel, Dombay village/ Teberda.
Meals: breakfast at the hotel.
Height difference: 1400 m. Walking distance: 1-2 km. Car part of the route: 80 km.

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Day 5 - Tumanly-Kel. Alibek waterfall
Today, after breakfast and packing, we will have a jeep trip to Tumanly-Kel — Foggy Lake (height 1850 m).
The view of the lake in any weather is a truly enchanting sight and a wonderful backdrop for photo shoots!
Alibek waterfall is one of the most famous in Dombay.
Part of the way to the waterfall can be done by car, reaching the Alps. Alibek camps, and then through an alpine meadow, with individual low, twisted birches.
Before reaching several hundred meters to the waterfall, you will already hear its hum.
The water breaks off the smooth stones called "ram's foreheads", breaking into many splashes, forming a foamy river stream.
The "tongue" of the Alibek Glacier, the largest on the territory of the Teberdinsky Nature Reserve, lay on this cliff, but due to warming, the glacier retreated, forming a beautiful waterfall.
From the Alps. The camp trail passes through a meadow and, just before reaching the waterfall, it splits: one path goes to the waterfall, the other to Turi Lake.
Accommodation: 3* hotel, Dombay village/ Teberda.
Meals: breakfast at the hotel.
Height difference: 350 m. Walking distance: 5-6 km. Car part of the route: 41 km.

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Day 6 - Bermamit Plateau, Gumbashi
Today, after breakfast, we will go to the famous Bermamyt plateau.
And our way will pass through the Gumbashi pass with its incredible viewing platforms.
Fantastic stone swirls — the Bermamyt Plateau!
The charm of sunset, bonfire and dinner, legends and legends — it's impossible to ask for more!
We will spend the night in tents, if the weather conditions do not match, then the night in a hotel.
Accommodation: tent/3* hotel, Pyatigorsk.
Meals: camping meals / breakfast at the hotel.
Height difference: 560 m. Automobile part of the route: 148 km.

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Day 7 - Bermamit, Sultan waterfall. Pyatigorsk
Bermamyt's main glory is his fantastic sunrises!
If we are lucky, we will meet the sun and the awakening Elbrus.
If the weather is unclear, we can see the mysterious Brocken ghost.
After morning coffee, photo sessions and breakfast, we will drive to the Northern Elbrus region, where the famous Jily-Suu tract awaits us.
Accommodation: 3* hotel, Pyatigorsk.
Meals: breakfast at the hotel.
Height difference: 1500 m. Walking distance: 1 km. Automobile part of the route: 160 km.

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Day 8 - Departure
In the morning, after breakfast, we begin to pack up for the return trip and prepare for departure to Mineralnye Vody.
We vacate the rooms and hit the road.
Meals: breakfast at the hotel.
Group transfer from 9:00 to 19:00 from the accommodation.
Height difference: 530 m. Automobile part of the route: 53 km.

Difficulty

Does not require specific skills, but one must be in a good physical shape

Tour organizer's comments

Advanced, you need good physical fitness and endurance.

The tour is suitable for tourists with a fairly high level of physical fitness (the main thing is endurance!). It is not recommended for children under 12 years of age, persons over 60 years of age; patients with diseases of the cardiovascular and musculoskeletal systems.

Accommodation

Hotel

6 nights
Tent

1 night

Comfort

Basic
Midscale

The tour provides accommodation in hotels in 2-, 3-bed rooms with all amenities and in tents (1 night). Accommodation in a tent will depend on weather conditions (if it is cold, it is possible to stay in a hotel in Pyatigorsk). Find out the details when booking a tour.

The minimum price is indicated for one tourist, provided that there are 4 people on the tour!

The surcharge for 1-bed accommodation is 9,700 rubles / the entire period of the tour.

The cost of the tour:

for a group of 1 person — 229,650 rubles/person.
for a group of 2 people — 145,700 rubles/person.
for a group of 3 people — 117,700 rubles/person.
for a group of 4 people — 103,700 rubles/person.

The possible accommodation options are listed below. It can be replaced with similar ones.

It is located in Dombay, that is, in an urban-type settlement, which is the most popular mountain ski resort in Russia.

The hotel has 20 spacious rooms. All rooms are decorated in a classic style. Each has a private bathroom with a shower, toilet, sink and free toiletries.

There is also a restaurant on site serving local dishes, as well as Russian and European dishes.

There are several cable cars nearby. The city center is 0.4 km away. The nearest airport is 157 km away, and the train station is 159.9 km away.

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Tour conditions

Group

From 1 to 16 tourists

Minimum age

12 years old

Duration

8 days 7 nights

Group meets at

G. Mineralnye Vody

Included in price

campfire property — burner, gas, boiler, kettle;
First aid kit;
tent equipment — tent, sleeping bag, karemat;
meals: breakfast, camping meals for overnight stays in tents;
hotel accommodation in 2-, 3-bed rooms with all amenities;
transportation services on the route;
transfer: Mineralnye Vody — Arkhyz, Kislovodsk — Mineralnye Vody;
services of a guide-driver.

Paid extra

air and railway tickets to Mineralnye Vody and back;
resort fee — for adults for 1 day — 100 rub.;
cable car rides;
environmental fees;

Additionally, you can order:

entrance tickets to cultural and recreational facilities outside the tour program;
private transfer;
excursions not included in the tour program;
single occupancy — 9,700 rubles / the entire period of the tour.

It's important to know

The key to a successful and pleasant passage of the program routes is the right shoes and clothes:

water tank;
KLMN — mug, spoon, bowl, knife;
swimwear and outfits for photo shoots;
personal first aid kit and insect repellent (if necessary);
waterproof windproof jacket and trousers;
gloves, hat, cap/panama hat (by season);
a raincoat (preferably not a disposable one) or a membrane jacket;
Sunglasses and cream: the sun is very active in the mountains;
track suit;
a warm jacket;
thermal underwear (or similar) and socks (several pairs of cotton and a pair of warm ones);
trekking boots with tread, or sneakers like "Salomon Speed Cross" (sneakers for running without tread are categorically not suitable). Shoes must be worn out, not new;
a trekking backpack of 25-30 liters and a "seat".

Dates and Prices

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Individual dates available on request

16 May – 3 Oct

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Anastasia

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31 Oct, 2025

The organization was excellent, everything was well planned, and all the information was up-to-date and provided on time.
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Valeria

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5 Oct, 2025

Excellent tour organization!!!
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Alexandra Kroitoru

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14 Apr, 2025

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Everything was perfect