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

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Grand tour of the North Caucasus, in which we will visit Dagestan, Chechnya, Ingushetia, North Ossetia, Kabardino-Balkaria, Karachay—Cherkessia and Caucasian Mineral Waters.

A unique author's program for the most curious in all regions of the North Caucasus: legendary famous monuments of nature, history, culture, mountains, canyons, lakes, waterfalls, gorges and clearings; ancient fortresses, settlements, tower complexes, temples, necropolises, mosques and skyscrapers.

Location

the city of Makhachkala

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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 a 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 the Rhodope Boulevard, pay tribute to the Russian teacher, walk along the 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.
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 Naryn Kala Fortress;
14:00-15:00 lunch at an immersive cafe;
15:00-17:50 city tour;
20:30 arrival at the hotel.
Location: Makhachkala.
Meals: breakfast at the hotel.
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;
15:00-17:50 continuation of the tour;
21:00 arrival at the hotel.
Location: Makhachkala.
Meals: breakfast at the hotel.
Day 4 - Dagestan. 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, explore 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 both;
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.
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 Phakoch Castle, 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 lunch;
15:00-18:30 continuation of the tour;
20:30 arrival at the hotel.
Location: Grozny.
Meals: breakfast at the hotel.
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 lunch;
15:00-18:30 continuation of the tour;
20:30 arrival at the hotel.
Location: Vladikavkaz.
Meals: breakfast at the hotel.
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.
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.
Day 9 - Kabardino-Balkaria. Elbrus
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.
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.
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.
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.
Day 12 - Karachay-Cherkessia. The Shoan Temple. Departure
Our fascinating, informative, enriching with 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

Suitable for everyone

Tour organizer's comments

Average, moderate physical activity awaits you.

Accommodation

Hotel

13 nights

Comfort

Upscale

The tour includes accommodation in hotels.

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

Period	Cost
27.04 to 28.09	120 000
05.10 to 12.10	110 000

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

The possible placement options are presented below.

Metropol 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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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—collection - 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

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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