Vivid images of the winter Caucasus

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We are going on an exciting journey through the six republics of the Caucasus with a visit to Kavminvod!

We will see the Dargava necropolis, which is popularly called the "City of the Dead", consisting of more than 90 crypts of original shape. We will take a chairlift to the Skazsky glacier, see the ice grotto from where the Skazdon River is rapidly bursting out, and enjoy the views of the mountain element. We will see one of the highest waterfalls not only in mountainous Dagestan, but also in the entire territory of the North Caucasus — the Tobot Waterfall. In the village of Itum-Kali, we will visit the Hussein Isaev Museum of Local Lore, on the territory of the Phakoch castle complex. Let's get acquainted with the history and life of Chechens from the Middle Ages.

Location

Mineral Waters

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Tour highlights

Mountain Digoria

An unforgettable trip to the Digor Gorge will allow you to explore ancient sanctuaries and crypts and hear about Ossetian traditions, epic and culture

Dizzying heights

We will take a cable car to the highest mountain in Russia and Europe – Elbrus

Juicy cuisine

Let's taste the dishes of the national cuisines of the peoples of the Caucasus

Itinerary

Day 1 - Meeting and gathering of the group
Arrival at Mineralnye Vody airport or Pyatigorsk railway station.
13:00 Meeting and gathering of the group, transfer to the hotel in Pyatigorsk.
Accommodation in hotels: Mashuk 2*/ Pyatigorsk 3* or Intourist 3*/Beshtau 3*.
15:00 Sightseeing tour in Pyatigorsk.
The program of the day: acquaintance with Pyatigorsk — park "Flower Garden" — Diana's grotto — cave Failure.

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Day 2 - Pyatigorsk — Honey waterfalls — Kislovodsk — Pyatigorsk
Beginning at 09:00
The program of the day: a trip to the Honey Waterfalls — the natural monument Mount Koltso — acquaintance with Kislovodsk — Resort Park — Cascade staircase — The Main Narzan Gallery.
Lunch and dinner on your own (extra charge).
Duration: 8 hours, 145 km.

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Day 3 - Pyatigorsk — Azau Polyana — Mount Elbrus — Nalchik
It starts at 08:30.
The program of the day: Baksan gorge — Narzanov glade — Azau glade (2300 m above sea level) — Elbrus — the highest peak in Europe, ascent to the Mir station, 3450 m.
Transfer to Nalchik.
Lunch and dinner on your own (extra charge).
Arrival in Nalchik, accommodation at the hotel.
Duration: 8-9 hours, 295 km.

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Day 4 - Cherek Gorge — Upper Balkaria — Blue Lakes
Nalchik — Cherek Gorge — Upper Balkaria — Blue Lakes — transfer to Vladikavkaz.
It starts at 08:30.
The program of the day: Cherek gorge — Cherek gorge — Upper Balkaria village — Lake Cerik-Kel.
Arrival in Vladikavkaz at 17:00.
Lunch is on your own (extra charge).
19:30-21:30 Alan evening show program in ethno-national style with dinner and tasting (extra charge).
Duration: 8 hours, 230 km.

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Day 5 - A program to choose from
There are two options to choose from (you must choose an excursion when booking):
Important: to enter the border zone of the Dzheyrakh gorge, the presence of a Russian passport is mandatory, foreign citizens need to obtain a pass.
Option 1: 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).
IMPORTANT: 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.
Mileage per day: 180 km, duration 8-9 hours.
Option 2: Alagir gorge — Tsey — aul Nar.
It starts at 08:30.
The program of the day: The sanctuary and the rock monument of Uastyrdzhi — Tsey gorge — 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.
Mileage per day: 207 km, duration 8 hours.

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Day 6 - 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 fortress.
17:00 Arrival in Vladikavkaz.
Mileage per day: 120 km, duration 8 hours.

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Day 7 - Mountain Digoria: Zadalesk — Makhchesk — Uallagkom
It starts at 08:30.
The program of the day: Digor Gorge — Akhsinta Canyon — sanctuary of Lagta Dzuar — Zadalesk — Museum of the Mother of Makhachevo, Abisalov Tower.
Picnic lunch (included in the price).
Uallagkom: villages of Dunta, Kamunta, Galiat — Fasnal — village of Matsuta.
Return to Vladikavkaz by 19:00.
Mileage per day: 255 km, duration 10 hours.

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Day 8 - Chechnya: Grozny and Argun Gorge
It starts at 08:00.
Program of the day: transfer to Grozny — Argun gorge — "Nihaloy waterfalls" — Ushkaloy towers — Itum-Kali — Phakoch castle complex.
17:00 Evening sightseeing tour in Grozny: Grozny-City — Flower Park — Mosque "Heart of Chechnya" — Church of the Archangel Michael — Prospect M. Esambayeva is the Walk of Fame.
Picnic lunch (included in the price).
Accommodation in Grozny/Shali, hotels: Tiynalla 3*/Berkat 3*/Shali city 3*.
Mileage per day: 270 km, duration 9 hours.

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Day 9 - Grozny — Makhachkala — Izberbash
It starts at 08:30.
The program of the day: transfer to Makhachkala — sightseeing tour of Makhachkala — Sarykum barkhan — transfer to Izberbash.
Lunch (included in the price).
14:00 Sarykum Barkhan — sightseeing tour of Makhachkala.
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.
Transfer and accommodation to the hotel, Izberbash.
Mileage: 230 km, duration 8 hours.

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Day 10 - Gamsutl — Chokh — Karadakh Gorge
Izberbash — Gamsutl — Chokh — Karadakh gorge — Izberbash.
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.
The order of excursions on the 10th and 11th days of the program may vary.
Mileage per day: 315 km, duration 9 hours.

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Day 11 - Ekranoplan Lun — Derbent — Izberbash
Izberbash — ekranoplan Lun — Derbent — Izberbash.
It 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, Juma mosque, a walk through the magals of the old city — the citadel of Naryn-Kala.
Lunch (included in the price).
Transfer and accommodation to the hotel, Izberbash/Kaspiysk.
The order of excursions on the 10th and 11th days of the program may vary.
Mileage per day: 190 km, duration 8-9 hours.
Day 12 - Sulak canyon, Oaks — Amber. Departure
Izberbash — Sulak Canyon, Dubki — Yantarnoye — Makhachkala Airport.
It starts at 07:30.
Mileage per day: 280 km, duration 8 hours.
Program of the day: Sulak Canyon — observation decks with views of the Sulak Canyon, boat trip along the Chirkeysky reservoir — Yantarnoye fishery.
Attention: skiing in the Chirkeysky reservoir is temporarily replaced by visiting the Nokhyo caves.
Lunch (included in the price).
15:00 Group transfer to Makhachkala airport for evening flights, later than 18:00.

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Difficulty

Suitable for everyone

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

11 nights

Comfort

Midscale
Upscale

The tour provides accommodation in hotels/ tourist complexes.

The cost of the tour per room, depending on the accommodation in the period 05.03.2024-08.04.2024, RUB.:

Placement

Room category

Dbl

Two-month

Twin

Two-month

Single

One

Triple*

The third

DBL+CH

2bz+1b

Breakfast

Intourist 3* — Syndica 4* — Vladikavkaz 3* Hotel (comfort) — Tiynalla 3* — Ocean 3*

standard

149715

104085

215460

205740

Sw. table

Mashuk 2* — Russia 4* — Planeta Lux Hotel 3* — Tiynalla 3* — Ocean 3*

standard

139860

90450

202700

192980

Sw. table

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 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.

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Tour conditions

Group

From 5 to 40 tourists

Minimum age

7 years old

Duration

12 days 11 nights

Group meets at

Mineral Waters

Included in price

group transfers from Mineralnye Vody Airport and Pyatigorsk railway station to the hotel on the first day of the tour upon arrival, meeting at 13:00;
group transfer to the airport and railway station of Makhachkala upon departure on the final day of the tour for flights/trains later than 18:00;
accommodation in hotels /tourist complexes according to the tour program in Pyatigorsk/Nalchik/Vladikavkaz/Grozny (Shawls)/I choose;
guided tours with professional guides and qualified drivers;
meals: breakfast at the hotel + 8 lunches/picnic lunch along the tour route;
entrance tickets to the sites of visits according to the excursion program, environmental fees of nature reserves.

Paid extra

air and railway tickets to Mineralnye Vody or Pyatigorsk and back from Makhachkala;
meals not specified in the program;
ticket for the chairlift in the Tseysky gorge - 400 rubles.;
ticket for the cable car in the Elbrus region: Azau — station Mir — 1,600 rubles.;
excursions, entertainment and entrance tickets to facilities not included in the tour program, resort fee;
individual transfers from / to the airport and railway station, as well as any individual transport service.

Book in advance, the number of seats is limited:

Alan evening show program in ethno-national style with dinner and tasting:
- adult — 1,950 rubles/person.;
- child under 16 years of age — 1,600 rubles/person.;
- children's menu, up to 8 years old — 700 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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Alyona

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1 Jun, 2026

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I would like to express my sincere gratitude to the tour providers for their professionalism and attention to detail. Everything was thoughtfully planned, from the itinerary to the warm and welcoming atmosphere throughout the trip. a special thank-you goes to our guide, Dmitri. Thanks to him, every participant felt cared for and included. We shared many laughs, had wonderful conversations about the mountains, and truly enjoyed every moment of the journey. I would also like to thank our driver, Yuri, for his calm demeanor, confidence behind the wheel, and the sense of safety he provided every step of the way. in the mountains, that kind of reliability is priceless. Thank you for your professionalism, patience, and positive spirit. Traveling with you was more than just getting from one place to another - it was an essential part of a truly unforgettable adventure ! ✨🏔
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Zhanna

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29 May, 2026

I would especially like to highlight the excellent organization of the tour. Everything was arranged at the highest level: comfortable minibus transfers, well-located hotels, precise scheduling, and great attention to detail. I was particularly impressed that we traveled through Dagestan and Chechnya during the holy month of Ramadan, when Muslims observe strict fasting. Because of this, many cafés and restaurants were closed during the day, and even some grocery stores were not operating. Nevertheless, this did not prevent us from discovering the delicious Caucasian cuisine, hearty breakfasts and lunches were organized for us everywhere we went. I would also like to thank our guides for their courtesy, punctuality, and the fascinating way they introduced us to the culture and traditions of the peoples of the Caucasus.
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Svetlana Neustroeva

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20 May, 2026

A huge thank you to the providers and the entire team!!!! 🤝👍 My husband and I went on a weekend tour to North Ossetia, and we absolutely loved it. I completely fell in love with the mountains ❤️ the scenery was so breathtaking it literally made my head spin. It’s unbelievably beautiful there 😍!!:) The trip lasted 4 days : the first day included a sightseeing tour, followed by three days in the mountains with skiing, snowboarding, and visits to the thermal springs. Everything was pleasant and well organized right from the booking stage. All of our additional questions were answered in great detail, everything was honest and transparent :) which is really important :D You can tell that everything has been carefully thought out: the service was attentive without being intrusive, and everyone involved was genuinely friendly and passionate about their work!:) We will definitely travel with “Big Country” again!! If you’re still hesitating - don’t overthink it, just choose a tour and go!!! :D The company of these wonderful people will truly make your trip unforgettable! Special thanks to our guide, Akhshar 🫶🏻 we were so happy to meet you!