Treasure hunting tour of the republics of the North Caucasus

13 more

An all-encompassing tour of the territories of the republics of the North Caucasus with a visit to the most legendary and famous monuments of nature, history, culture: mountains, canyons, lakes, waterfalls, gorges and clearings; ancient fortresses, settlements, tower complexes, temples, necropolises, mosques and skyscrapers.

Visit every region of the North Caucasus — Dagestan, Chechnya, Ingushetia, North Ossetia, Kabardino-Balkaria, Karachay-Cherkessia and the Caucasian Mineral Waters.

You will have an ethno-show in Chechnya, an immersive meal in Derbent and lunch with a master class on cooking a miracle in an ethno-house.

Location

the city of Makhachkala

Sightseeing tours

from

Contact the tour coordinator

Weekdays: 8am - 8pm
Weekends: 8am - 7pm (GMT +3)

Or text us in messengers

Tour highlights

Cultural heritage

We will see the monuments of nature, history, culture, plunge into the pristine world of mountains, canyons, lakes, rivers and waterfalls

Gastronomic delights

Let's taste the dishes of the generous and varied Caucasian cuisine

Full immersion in the Caucasus

In 12 days we will see the most interesting places of the republics

Itinerary

Day 1 - The Republic of Dagestan. Makhachkala
Arrival before 14:00.
Whatever transport you use to get to Makhachkala, we will meet you and take you to the hotel.
And then, we will have our first acquaintance with the city — we will go on a sightseeing tour.
Climb Tarki-Tau Mountain, stroll along the Rhodope Boulevard, pay tribute to the Russian teacher, walk along the carpets on Republic Square…
Well, in the evening we'll all go to dinner at the museum restaurant.
The restaurant presents samples of national clothes and traditional crafts and this will be the first acquaintance with the culture of Dagestan.
Timing of the day:
15:30 Departure for the route.
15:30-18:45 Sightseeing tour of Makhachkala.
19:00 Welcome dinner at the restaurant on Lermontov Street.
21:00 Arrival at the hotel.
Location: Makhachkala.
Meals: welcome dinner.

1 more photo
Day 2 - Dagestan. Derbent. Naryn-Kala fortress, a walk through the magals of the city
Derbent is one of the most ancient cities in the world, the name of the city translates as — Connected Gate.
The city stretches in a narrow strip between the Caspian Sea and the mountains of the Caucasus, surrounded by two powerful walls, it has withstood the change of many rulers, peoples, and epochs.
It is not for nothing that the city is a UNESCO site and today we will see for ourselves.
But, the ancient city does not stand still, it continues to develop and a modern embankment and a beautiful fountain serve as proof of this.
Timing of the day:
08:00 Departure for the route.
11:30-13:30 Sightseeing tour of the Naryn Kala fortress.
14:00-15:00 Lunch at the immersive cafe.
15:00-17:50 Sightseeing tour of the city.
20:30 Arrival at the hotel.
Location: Makhachkala.
Meals: breakfast at the hotel, lunch at the immersive cafe.

1 more photo
Day 3 - Hunzakh, Tobot, Stone Bowl, lunch with a master class on cooking a miracle
One of the largest plateaus in Dagestan, the Khunzakh plateau, stretches at an altitude of about two thousand meters above sea level!
Numerous waterfalls serve as its decoration, one of them is Tobot, which falls with an 80—meter string into a sheer abyss.
Timing of the day:
08:00 Departure for the route.
11:30-13:30 Guided tour.
14:00-15:00 Lunch with local residents.
15:00-17:50 Continuation of the tour.
21:00 Arrival at the hotel.
Location: Makhachkala.
Meals: breakfast at the hotel, lunch with a master class on cooking a miracle in an ethno-house.

1 more photo
Day 4 - Dagestan. Canyon of the Sulak River. Chirkeyskoye reservoir. Sightseeing tour of Grozny
Today we are leaving hospitable Dagestan and moving to the equally friendly Chechen Republic.
But before going to Grozny, let's admire the huge man—made sea - the Chirkeysky reservoir and the thin ribbon of the Sulak River at the bottom of the deepest canyon.
When we get to Grozny, we will stay in a hotel, and after that we will go for a walk around the city.
We will visit one of the largest mosques in Europe — the Heart of Chechnya, see the city reborn from the ashes, from a bird's-eye view, inhale the scent of flowers in a beautiful Flower Park.
Timing of the day:
08:00 Departure for the route.
11:30-13:30 Guided tour.
14:00-15:00 Lunch, Fish.
15:00-17:30 Transfer to Grozny.
17:30-20:00 Sightseeing tour of Grozny.
20:30 Arrival at the hotel.
If there is no possibility of riding on the reservoir, Glavrybe riding will be provided.
Location: Grozny
Meals: breakfast at the hotel, lunch at GlavRyba.

1 more photo
Day 5 - The Chechen Republic. Nihaloy waterfalls, Ushkaloy towers
Argun Gorge is one of the longest and most beautiful in the Chechen Republic.
Here we will take a short walk through the forest to admire the Nihaloy waterfalls, drive along the very edge of the abyss over a stormy river, see the twin towers, not New York, of course, but Ushkaloy.
We will learn the history of Amk Phakoch, and after that we will visit the youngest and most beautiful mosque — the Pride of Muslims, which is located in the city of Shali.
Timing of the day:
08:00 Departure for the route.
11:30-13:00 Guided tour.
13:00-14:00 Ethno-lunch in Hermenchuk.
15:00-18:30 Continuation of the tour.
20:30 Arrival at the hotel.
Location: Grozny.
Meals: breakfast at the hotel, lunch in Hermenchuk with national dishes and dances.

1 more photo
Day 6 - The Republic of Ingushetia. Vnushki, Dzheyrakh gorge
Ingushetia is the smallest of all the republics of the North Caucasus, but its mountainous part is filled to the brim with ancient monuments and we will have to get to know them better.
We will drive through the mysterious gorge of the Assa River and get to the towers that grew right out of the rocks — this is the castle complex Inside.
We will get acquainted with the tower city of Egikal, admire the mountain peaks from the Tsey Loam pass.
A picnic will complement such an eventful day.
Well, in the evening, the handsome Vladikavkaz awaits us.
Timing of the day:
08:00 Departure for the route.
10:30-12:40 Guided tour.
13:00-14:00 Picnic lunch.
15:00-18:30 Continuation of the tour.
20:30 Arrival at the hotel.
Location: Vladikavkaz.
Meals: breakfast at the hotel, lunch on the route.

1 more photo
Day 7 - The Republic of North Ossetia-Alania. Three gorges: Kurtatinsky gorge, Dzivgis, Dargavs
North Ossetia, as well as the entire North Caucasus, is filled with beauty and wonders, and the proof of this will be the canyon pierced by the Fiagdon River in the rocks, the fortress clinging to the rock, the monastery high in the mountains.
Today we will visit an unusual city — the city of the dead.
And also, we will visit one of the most beautiful gorges, unfortunately, which became famous in connection with the great tragedy — the descent of the glacier…
Timing of the day
09:00 Departure for the route.
10:30-12:30 Guided tour.
13:00-14:00 Lunch.
15:00-17:30 Continuation of the tour.
19:00 Arrival at the hotel.
Location: Vladikavkaz.
Meals: breakfast at the hotel, lunch on the route at the restaurant Wind Rose/Boche/Valley of the Sun.

1 more photo
Day 8 - Kabardino-Balkaria. Upper Balkaria, Blue Lake, Cherek Gorge
Today we are waiting for the spectacular Cherek Gorge, a walk along the road along the huge abyss, the ancient village of Upper Balkaria with ancient towers.
Mysterious, mysterious Blue lakes, where the water has an incredibly blue color, and the depth is not measurable.
Well, we will spend the night at the foot of the snow—white giant Elbrus!
Timing of the day:
08:00 Departure for the route.
10:30-12:30 Guided tour.
13:00-14:00 Lunch.
15:00-18:30 Continuation of the tour.
20:00 Arrival at the hotel.
Accommodation: Azau.
Meals: breakfast at the hotel, lunch on the route.

2 more photos
Day 9 - Kabardino-Balkaria. Elbrus, Narzanov Glade
Elbrus has always attracted people with its snow-white cap, climbers, skiers and just tourists tend to come here, everyone wants to touch this giant!
We will climb, with the help of cable cars, to a height of 3,850 meters and admire the world from above.
In front of you, snow-white giants with sharp teeth of rocks and blue glaciers are spread out along the river in the palm of your hand…
And after the mountain, we will feast on narzan, find out who "produces" it and "pours" it through underground cracks.
Timing of the day:
10:00 Departure for the route.
10:30-13:30 Guided tour.
13:30-14:30 Lunch.
15:00-17:30 Continuation of the tour.
18:00 Arrival at the hotel.
Accommodation: Azau.
Meals: breakfast at the hotel, lunch at a cafe in the Azau meadow.

1 more photo
Day 10 - Caucasian Mineral Waters. Sightseeing tour of Pyatigorsk. Departure to Dombai
And so, having descended from a mountain height, we find ourselves in the magnificent oasis of Pyatigorsk — the Flower Garden Park.
Let's take a walk along the paths where the heroes of M.Y. Lermontov's works once walked.
Let's find out the history of the Flower Garden Park: why the gallery was named Lermontovskaya and the man—made grotto - Diana's grotto.
How the Eagle appeared at the resort and why the gazebo turned out to be Chinese.
Let's try the water that brought Pyatigorsk the glory of the resort and have lunch here in a cafe.
Next, we will have to climb the mountains again, but now Dombai is waiting for us.
Timing of the day:
08:00 Departure for the route.
11:30-13:30 Guided tour.
13:30-14:30 Lunch.
15:00-17:30 Departure to Dombai.
19:30 Arrival at the hotel.
Accommodation: Dombay.
Meals: breakfast at the hotel, lunch at the Greenhouse cafe.

1 more photo
Day 11 - Karachay-Cherkessia. Teberdinsky Nature Reserve. Mount Moussa Achitara
The Moussa-Achitara mountain range, and around it "blue mountains, peaks covered with ice"!
Here, shining glaciers "drain" directly from the mountain peaks into the dense coniferous forests…
Dombai is a place where the soul rests!
Having imbued with the energy of the mountains, we go to the Teberdinsky National Park — a real pearl of the region.
And we will spend the evening at the Trout Farm, where a delicious dinner will be prepared for us.
Timing of the day:
09:30 Exit to the route.
10:00-13:00 Guided tour.
13:00-14:00 Lunch.
15:00-17:30 Excursion to the Teberdinsky Nature Reserve.
18:30 Arrival at the hotel.
Placement. Dombai.
Meals: breakfast at the hotel, dinner at the trout farm.

1 more photo
Day 12 - Karachay-Cherkessia. The Shoan Temple. Departure
It's time to go home! Our fascinating, informative, enriching impressions and knowledge sightseeing tour of the North Caucasus is coming to an end.
Finally, we will go up to the ancient Alan temple, located on the site of a high mountain spur.
The views from this site are simply mesmerizing!
Timing of the day:
09:30 Departure for the route.
11:00-13:00 Guided tour.
13:00-17:00 Transfer to Mineralnye Vody.
Meals: breakfast at the hotel.

Difficulty

Involves moderate physical activity

Tour organizer's comments

Average, moderate physical activity awaits you.

Accommodation

Hotel

11 nights

Comfort

Midscale
Upscale

The tour includes accommodation in hotels.

The surcharge for single occupancy is 21,000 rubles for the entire period of the tour.

The possible placement options are presented below.

Metropol Hotel is located in Makhachkala, a 10-minute walk from the Caspian Sea coast. It offers table tennis, an indoor swimming pool and a free fitness center. Free Wi-Fi is available.

The hotel offers comfortable rooms decorated in warm colors and equipped with air conditioning and a flat-screen TV with satellite channels. Featuring a shower, the private bathroom also comes with a hairdryer and free toiletries. Some rooms have a balcony.

3 more photos

Tour conditions

Group

up to 13 tourists

Minimum age

10 years old

Duration

12 days 11 nights

Group meets at

the city of Makhachkala

Included in price

Transfer: airport — hotel — airport;
hotel accommodation in 2/3 bed rooms with all amenities;
meals: welcome dinner, breakfasts, lunches on the route (except on the 11th day, on this day dinner at the trout farm);
dinner at the trout farm;
transportation services on the route;
services of a tour guide;
boating on the reservoir.

Paid extra

air and railway tickets to Makhachkala and back from Mineralnye Vody;
private transfer;
entrance tickets to the thermal springs complex;
entrance tickets to cultural and recreation facilities according to the tour program;
meals (except those included in the basic price);
cable car ascents;
environmental charges;
resort fee — for adults for 1 day — 100 rubles.;

Additionally, you can order:

private transfer;
single occupancy;
excursions not included in the tour program;
entrance tickets to cultural and recreation facilities outside the tour program.

It's important to know

Cash (the network catches poorly in the mountains);
personal first aid kit and insect bites (if necessary);
lightweight long sleeve shirt. The shirt will protect your arms and neck from burning;
cap / panama hat;
comfortable sports hiking shoes for the season (not to be confused with sneakers and ballet flats!);
jacket. The air temperature in the early morning and late evening is +8...+12C;
for girls on request: dress for a photo shoot;
a raincoat (preferably not a disposable one) or a membrane jacket;
sunglasses;
sunscreen, hygienic lipstick;
1 l plastic bottle (for drinking water on the route).

Please do not take excessively low-cut clothes with you, shorts should not be above the knee, men should make do with light sweatpants. Women are advised to take a light knee-length dress with closed shoulders for walks, excursions and crossings.

Localities, arrival and departure times	Name of the accommodation facilities	Planned tourist services. Names of excursions, with a list of the main objects of the show	Intra-route transportation
9:00 - 19:00 arrival at Makhachkala Airport (recommended arrival time is before 14:30)	Metropol 3*, Makhachkala	Sightseeing tour of Makhachkala (Juma mosque, Rodopsky Boulevard, monument to the Russian teacher, Tarki-Tau observation deck.)	Bus - 18/20 local
08:00 departure from Makhachkala 11:00 Arrival in Derbent 20:30 Arrival in Makhachkala	Metropol 3*, Makhachkala	Sightseeing tour of Derbent: Naryn-Kala Citadel, walk along the ancient streets of Magaly, Juma mosque, Armenian temple, fountain in Derbent, Caspian Sea embankment	Bus - 18/20 local
08:00 departure from Makhachkala 11:30 Arrival in Hunzakh 21:00 Arrival at the hotel	Metropol 3*, Makhachkala	Khunzakh Plateau, Tobot Waterfall, Gamzatov Museum. Stone bowl, lunch with a master class on cooking Miracles in the ethno-house.	Bus - 18/20 local
08:00 Departure from Makhachkala 11:30 Arrival at Sulak Canyon 15:00 Departure to Grozny	The city of Grozny Berkat/”Tiynala”/ ”Shawls”	Sulak Canyon, boat trip along the Chirkeysky reservoir, lunch at Glavryba, Grozny (Church of the Archangel Michael, Flower Park, complex of skyscrapers "Grozny City", the Spiritual heart of Grozny - the mosque "Heart of Chechnya". M.Esambaev Avenue, Alley of Glory, visit to the Kadyrov Museum)	Bus - 18/20 local
08:00 - Departure from Grozny 11:30 arrival in Argun gorge 20:30 Arrival in Grozny	The city of Grozny Berkat/”Tiynala”/ ”Shawls”	Argun Gorge, Argun, Nihailov waterfalls, Ushkaloy twin Towers, Itum-Kali village, Huseyn Isaev Museum, Phakoch Castle Complex, Mother's Heart Mosque in Moscow Argun, (they will pass by without entering this mosque). The mosque "Pride of Muslims" in Shali (the group will visit this mosque). Lunch in Hermenchuk with national dishes and dances	Bus - 18/20 local
08:00 Departure from Grozny 10:30- 18:30 Republic of Ingushetia 20:30 Arrival in Vladikavkaz	Vladikavkaz Planeta Lux/Vladikavkaz	Republic of Ingushetia, Dzheyrakh gorge, Vnushki, Thaba Yerdy, Egical, picnic lunch in nature	Bus - 18/20 local
09:00 Departure from Vladikavkaz 10:30 - 17:30 tour of North Ossetia 19:00 - Arrival in Vladikavkaz	Vladikavkaz Planeta Lux/Vladikavkaz/	North Ossetia. Three gorges: Kurtatinsky gorge, Dzivgis, Kadargavansky canyon, Fiagdon, Ossetian letter "A”, Kurt and Tag Tower, Swing soaring above the sky, Alan monastery, Dargava necropolis, Karmadon gorge, lunch in Bocce/Sunny Valley	Bus - 18/20 local
08:00 Departure for the route 10:30 - 18:30 Cherekskaya excursion Narrows,Upper Balkaria, Blue lakes 20:00 Arrival at the Azau clearing	Azau village Shaherezada/Crystal 139/Bars Azau	Cherek Gorge, Upper Balkaria, Blue Lakes (all three)	Bus - 18/20 local
10:00-18.00 Azau Meadow	Azau village Shaherezada/Crystal 139/Bars Azau	Ascent by cable cars to the city of Elbrus Station “Mir”, lunch at a cafe in the Azau meadow, Narzanov Meadow.	Bus - 18/20 local
08:00 Departure from Azau glade 11:30 arrival in Pyatigorsk 15:00 - 17:30 Departure to Dombai 19:30 Arrival in Dombai	Dombai village Gold Star/Taurukh	Sightseeing tour of Pyatigorsk (Flower garden, Failure, Chinese gazebo, sculpture of an Eagle, Aeolian harp) lunch at the Greenhouse cafe, tasting of Pyatigorsk ice cream, check-in at Dombai.	Bus - 18/20 local
09:30 - 18.30 Dombay	Dombai village Gold Star/Taurukh	Cable car ascent to Moussa Achitara (3 lifts), Teberdinsky Nature Reserve, Dinner at the trout farm.	Bus - 18/20 local
09:30 Departure for the route 11:00 - 13:00 Guided tour 13:00 Transfer to Mineralnye Vody 17:00 arrival Mineralnye Vody		Shoan Temple, transfer to the airport.	Bus - 18/20 local

Dates and Prices

$1,615

22 Sep – 3 Oct 12 days 11 nights

Submit request
No need to pay now
$1,028

4 – 15 Nov 12 days 11 nights

Tour option - Treasure hunting tour of the republics of the North Caucasus. Autumn-winter tour

Submit request
No need to pay now
$1,028

18 – 29 Nov 12 days 11 nights

Tour option - Treasure hunting tour of the republics of the North Caucasus. Autumn-winter tour

Submit request
No need to pay now
$1,028

2 – 13 Dec 12 days 11 nights

Tour option - Treasure hunting tour of the republics of the North Caucasus. Autumn-winter tour

Submit request
No need to pay now