Treasure hunting tour of the republics of the North Caucasus

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: ancient fortresses, settlements, tower complexes, temples, necropolises, mosques and skyscrapers. 

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

Location

the city of Makhachkala
from
$1,051
$946
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Duration
12 Days
11 Nights
Departures
  • Group departures
    • Dates for next season
    • 13 – 24 April, 2025
    • 27 April – 8 May, 2025
    • 11 – 22 May, 2025
    • 25 May – 5 June, 2025
or
Accommodation
  • Hotel
    7 nights
Comfort
  • Midscale
  • Upscale
Difficulty
Moderate
Involves moderate physical activity
Group
Up to 13 people
Minimum age
10 years old
Group meet at
the city of Makhachkala
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Weekdays: 8am - 8pm
Weekends: 8am - 7pm (GMT +3)
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Tour highlights

Cultural heritage
We will visit 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
Sulak Canyon
We will see a miracle that is compared to the famous Grand Canyon of Colorado, the deepest canyon in Europe
The famous Dombay resort
Enjoy the panorama of the mountains of the Main Caucasian range from a height of more than 3000 meters
Majestic Elbrus
Elbrus has always attracted people with its snow-white cap, climbers, skiers and just tourists tend to come here
In the footsteps of the writer
Let's take a walk along the paths where the heroes of M.Y. Lermontov's works once walked

Itinerary

  • Day 1 - Meeting. 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 go on a sightseeing tour.

    Climb Tarki-Tau Mountain, stroll along Rodopsky Boulevard, pay tribute to the Russian teacher, walk on carpets on Republic Square… 

    In the evening, we will all go to a welcome dinner together.

    Timing of the day:

    • 15:30 departure for the route.
    • 15:30-18:45 sightseeing tour of Makhachkala.
    • 19:00 welcome dinner at the hotel.

    Location: Makhachkala.

    Meals: welcome dinner.

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  • Day 2 - Dagestan. Derbent. Naryn-Kala fortress, a walk through the magals of the city
  • Day 3 - Hunzakh, Tobot, Stone Bowl, lunch with a master class on cooking a miracle
  • Day 4 - Dagestan. Chirkeyskoye reservoir. Sightseeing tour of Grozny
  • Day 5 - The Chechen Republic. Nihaloy waterfalls, Ushkaloy towers
  • Day 6 - The Republic of Ingushetia. Vnushki, Dzheyrakh gorge
  • Day 7 - The Republic of North Ossetia-Alania. Three gorges: Kurtatinsky gorge, Dzivgis, Dargavs
  • Day 8 - Kabardino-Balkaria. Upper Balkaria, Blue Lake, Cherek Gorge
  • Day 9 - Kabardino-Balkaria. Elbrus, Narzanov Glade
  • Day 10 - Caucasian Mineral Waters. Sightseeing tour of Pyatigorsk. Departure to Dombai
  • Day 11 - Karachay-Cherkessia. Teberdinsky Nature Reserve. Mount Moussa Achitara
  • Day 12 - Karachay-Cherkessia. The Shoan Temple. Departure
Difficulty
Involves moderate physical activity
Tour organizer's comments

Average, moderate physical activity awaits you.

Accommodation

Accommodation
  • Hotel
    7 nights
Comfort
  • Midscale
  • Upscale

The tour includes accommodation in hotels.

The cost of the tour for 1 person, depending on the accommodation and date, RUB.:

PeriodCost
13.04 to 20.04105 000
27.04 to 28.09120 000

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

The possible placement options are presented below.

"Metropol" 3 nights

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.

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"Planet Lux" or Vladikavkaz 2 nights
Scheherazade or «Gold Star» or 2 nights

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;
  • boating on the reservoir;
  • Meals: breakfast, welcome dinner;
  • hotel accommodation in 2-, 3-bed rooms with all amenities;
  • transportation services on the route;
  • dinner at the trout farm;
  • services of a tour guide.

Paid extra

  • air and railway tickets to Makhachkala and back from Mineralnye Vody;
  • entrance tickets to cultural and recreation facilities according to the tour program:
    • entrance ticket Naryn-Kala fortress — 200 rubles/person (adult ticket);
    • Girls' Baths — 150 rubles/person.;
    • environmental fee Tobot waterfall — 100 rubles/person.;
    • entrance ticket to the R. Gamzatov Museum — 50 rubles/person.;
    • boating on the Chirkeysky reservoir — 1,000 rubles/person.;
    • entrance ticket to Phakoch is 50 rubles/person.;
    • entrance tickets to the Grozny City observation deck - 200 rubles/person.;
    • environmental fee Nihaloevskie waterfalls — 100 rubles/person.;
    • The environmental fee of the Dzheyrakhsko-Assinsky reserve is 160 rubles/person.;
    • The ecological fee of the Erzya Nature Reserve is 200 rubles/person.;
    • environmental fee Necropolis Dargavs — 100 rubles/person.;
    • the environmental fee in the Elbrus region is 200 rubles/person.;
    • cable car to Elbrus, all queues — 1,900 rubles and eco fee — 200 rubles/person.;
    • cable car to Moussa Achitara, all queues — 2,400 rubles/person.;
    • the environmental fee of the Teberdinsky National Park is 200 rubles/person.;
    • the visit center is 150 rubles/person.;
  • 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;
  • the surcharge for 1-bed accommodation is 21,000 rubles/ the entire period of the tour;
  • excursions not included in the tour program;
  • entrance tickets to cultural and recreation facilities outside the tour program.

It's important to know

Personal equipment you need for the tour

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

  • swimwear and outfits for photo shoots;
  • personal first aid kit and insect repellent (if necessary);
  • Waterproof windproof jacket and warm clothes for mountain climbing;
  • a raincoat (preferably not a disposable one) or a membrane jacket;
  • pool accessories: swimsuit / swimming trunks, towels, slippers (not disposable);
  • Sunglasses and cream: the sun is very active in the mountains;
  • comfortable clothes for the season;
  • comfortable sports hiking shoes for the season (not to be confused with sneakers and ballet flats!).

We will respect the customs and culture of the local people.

We ask you to respect the culture of the region and not to take excessively low-cut clothes / short shorts with you. Women are advised to take a light knee-length dress with closed shoulders. Men get by with light sweatpants.

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Dates and Prices

  • $946
    13 – 24 Apr, 2025 12 days 11 nights
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  • $1,081
    27 Apr – 8 May, 2025 12 days 11 nights
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  • $1,081
    11 – 22 May, 2025 12 days 11 nights
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  • $1,081
    25 May – 5 Jun, 2025 12 days 11 nights
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  • $1,081
    8 – 19 Jun, 2025 12 days 11 nights
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