In this tour you will get acquainted with the cities of the Caucasian Mineral Waters — Pyatigorsk and Kislovodsk, see their main attractions.
Go to the Dombai ski resort, visit the Shoaninsky and Sentinsky temples, the Teberdinsky Nature Reserve on the way, spend the night in a hotel on Dombai glade with incredible views. You can also take the cable car to Mount Moussa Achitara, Azau glade and the highest peak in Europe — Elbrus.
Program of the day: ascent to the top of Moussa-Achitara — Teberdinsky Nature Reserve — Nizhne-Arkhyz Alan settlement — Face of Christ — Pearl of the Caucasus thermal springs (additional ticket fee) — Pyatigorsk.
When visiting the thermal springs, it is necessary to bring bathing accessories, slates and towels.
Lunch and dinner on your own (extra charge).
19:00 Accommodation in hotels: Mashuk 2*/ Pyatigorsk 3* or Intourist 3*/Beshtau 3*.
The program of the day: a trip to the Honey Waterfalls — the natural monument Mount Koltso — exploring Kislovodsk — Resort Park — Cascade staircase — Main Narzan Gallery.
Lunch and dinner on your own (extra charge).
Mileage per day: 145 km, duration 8 hours.
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Day 5 -
Pyatigorsk — Azau Polyana — Mount Elbrus — Nalchik
It starts at 08:30.
The program of the day: Baksan gorge — Narzanov glade — Azau glade (2,300 m above sea level).
Elbrus is the highest peak in Europe, climbing to the Mir station, 3450 m.
Transfer to Nalchik.
Lunch and dinner on your own (extra charge).
Arrival in Nalchik, accommodation at the hotel.
Mileage per day: 295 km, duration 8-9 hours.
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Day 6 -
Nalchik — Cherek gorge — Upper Balkaria — Blue Lakes. Departure
It starts at 08:30.
The program of the day: Cherek gorge — Cherek gorge — Upper Balkaria village — Lake Cerik-Kel.
Lunch is on your own (extra charge).
15:00 Group transfer to the airport/Mineralnye Vody train station for evening flights/trains, later than 19:00.
15:00 Group transfer to Nalchik Airport/train station for evening flights/trains, later than 18:00.
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Difficulty
Suitable for everyone
Accommodation
Accommodation
Hotel
5 nights
Comfort
Midscale
Upscale
The tour provides accommodation in hotels / tourist complexes according to the tour program in Pyatigorsk / Dombay / Nalchik.
The cost of the tour per room, depending on the accommodation, RUB.:
Placement
Room category
Price validity period
Dbl
2-local
Twin
2-local
Single
1-local
Triple
3-local
DBL+CH
2 adults + 1 child.
Breakfast
Breakfast
Mashuk 2* — Snow Leopard 3* — Russia 4*
standard
30.03.2025-30.11.2025
79650
79650
54150
112500
108000
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Intourist 3* — Snow Leopard 3* — Azimut 4*
standard
30.03.2025-30.11.2025
85650
85650
60000
120150
113850
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Twin— double room (has two separate beds).
Double (DBL) — a double room (one double bed).
Single — single room.
Triple — for triple accommodation, hotels/campsites along the route provide DBL/TWN + extras. 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.
Mashuk Hotel 2* or Intourist Hotel 3* 3 nights
Mashuk Hotel 2*
Mashuk Hotel is located in the very center of Pyatigorsk, a 7-minute walk from Lenin Square and the cable car, near the Flower Garden Park. The hotel offers treatments according to the program of the Mashuk sanatorium. It offers free Wi-Fi.
The bright rooms offer mountain views. The private bathroom comes with a shower and free toiletries.
The Mashuk Hotel offers a 24-hour front desk, a tour desk and luggage storage, as well as a small garden and a cafe.
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Intourist Hotel 3*
This hotel is located in the center of Pyatigorsk, just a 5-minute walk from the city's mineral springs. It offers free Wi-Fi, a restaurant, and a 24-hour front desk.
The Intourist Hotel offers rooms with a balcony, a private bathroom with free toiletries and a TV with cable channels. Most rooms offer views of the Caucasus Mountains.
The Rendezvous restaurant serves Caucasian and European cuisine.
Guests can play billiards at the hotel.
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Sindika Spa Hotel or The Rossiya Hotel 1 night
Sindika Spa Hotel
Featuring an indoor pool and a wellness spa, Sindika Spa Hotel is located in Nalchik. Free Wi-Fi is provided.
All elegantly decorated rooms feature a TV with cable channels, a refrigerator and a balcony with mountain views. A hairdryer is provided in the private bathroom.
It features a restaurant and a bar.
Guests of the Sindika Spa Hotel can work out and relax in the wellness spa. Meeting facilities are also available.
Free parking is available on site.
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The Rossiya Hotel
Rossiya Hotel is located in the center of Nalchik, a 5-minute walk from Gorky Park and 400th Anniversary Square. It offers comfortable rooms with free Wi-Fi.
The rooms are equipped with air conditioning and a TV. The bathrooms are shared or private. Some rooms have a balcony and a refrigerator.
The Rossiya Hotel's cafe serves local cuisine. You can book tours of Kabardino-Balkaria at the 24-hour front desk. Various cafes and shops can be found within a 5-minute walk of the hotel. Free parking is available.
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The Snow Leopard Dombay Hotel or Meridian Hotel 1 night
The Snow Leopard Dombay Hotel
The hotel offers non-smoking rooms, a sauna and a year-round indoor pool. The hotel has a tour desk and bicycle rental. It is located in the popular resort town of Dombay.
All rooms are simply and modernly decorated and feature a TV, a minibar and a balcony. Each room has a private bathroom.
Guests can enjoy a variety of European dishes in the Dombaysky Snow Leopard Hotel's restaurant. The bar serves aperitifs and other alcoholic beverages.
Dombaysky Snow Leopard Hotel offers all guests a transfer from/to the airport. It also provides a shuttle service to nearby locations (for an additional fee). The hotel has free parking and free internet access.
Dombaysky Snow Leopard Hotel is located on the territory of the Terebda Nature Reserve. It offers easy access to ski and mountain roads.
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Meridian Hotel
Meridian Hotel is located in Dombay, 200 meters from the center of Dombay. It offers a restaurant, free private parking, a bar and direct access to the ski slopes. The rooms are equipped with a private bathroom and a flat-screen TV with satellite channels. The reception is open 24 hours a day. Room service is available. Currency exchange is also available.
Some units also have a kitchen, equipped with a fridge. All rooms are equipped with bed linen and towels.
A la carte breakfast is served daily at the Meridian Hotel.
There is also a terrace. Guests of Meridian Hotel can rent bicycles and ski equipment. The area is popular for skiing and cycling.
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Tour conditions
Group
up to 40 tourists
Minimum age
10 years old
Duration
6 days 5 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 Mineralnye Vody railway station on the final day of the tour for evening flights/trains later than 19:00;
group transfer to Nalchik Airport and railway station on the final day of the tour for evening flights/trains later than 18:00;
accommodation in hotels according to the program of the tour in Pyatigorsk/Dombay/Nalchik with breakfast;
guided tours with professional guides and qualified drivers;
entrance tickets to the objects of visits according to the program of excursions, environmental fees of nature reserves.
Paid extra
air and railway tickets to Mineralnye Vody or Pyatigorsk and back from Mineralnye Vody ;
meals not specified in the program;
cable car ticket to the Elbrus region: Azau — station Mir — 2,300 rubles.;
the cable car ticket for the ascent to Moussa Achitara is 2,300 rubles.;
ticket to the Pearl of the Caucasus thermal springs — 600 rub.;
meals along the tour route: picnic lunch or lunch are paid on site;
the resort fee or tax is paid independently upon check-in at the hotel;
excursions, entertainment, and entrance tickets to facilities not included in the tour program;
individual transfers from/to the airport and railway station, as well as any individual transportation service.
It's important to know
Personal equipment you need for the tour
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.
Are plane tickets included in the price of the tour?
Air and railway tickets are not included in the price of the tour.
You can purchase them yourself or contact us for help.
Is insurance included in the price of the tour?
Additional medical insurance is not included in the price of the tour. If desired, you can apply for insurance on the website of a Large Country without commission directly from insurance companies.
Do I need a pass?
The program requires you to issue an entry permit yourself 30 days in advance.
Will there be air conditioning in my room?
The availability of air conditioning in the room is not guaranteed. Please specify more information at the time of booking.
Will I need to take cash with me, or will I be able to pay with a card everywhere?
It is necessary to take cash. Card payment is poorly distributed in the regions. You can withdraw cash from your card at ATMs in major cities.
The monetary unit is the Russian ruble.
What kind of car is used for excursions?
Excursions within the framework of the tour through the territory of Karachay-Cherkessia, Kavminvod, Kabardino-Balkaria, as well as excursions to the Alagir gorge in North Ossetia are carried out on tourist buses of both larger and smaller capacity:
large buses with the number of seats: from 24 to 52.
In group tours, all seats available in vehicles are offered for seating.
The seating on the buses is arbitrary.
Can the composition and size of the band change during the tour?
Yes, the composition and size of the group may change throughout the tour. The maximum number of people in a group is up to 40 people.
Is the group accompanied by one guide throughout the tour?
Guides may change throughout the tour, but the tour coordinator is always the same.
Is it possible to take into account the individual characteristics of food on the tour?
Individual nutrition characteristics are NOT taken into account in the tour.