Winter acquaintance with Chechnya and Dagestan

13 more

A six—day winter trip through the bright and original republics of the Caucasus - Dagestan and Chechnya!

We will see Grozny, a very beautiful and hospitable city, reborn from the ashes of a distant war. Let's go to the high-altitude lake Kezenoi-Am, which is the largest and deepest in the North Caucasus. A boat trip through the turquoise waters of the Chirkeysky reservoir will leave unexpected and vivid impressions.

Location

Russia, Republic of Dagestan, Makhachkala

Sightseeing tours

from

Contact the tour coordinator

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

Or text us in messengers

Tour highlights

Architecture of Grozny

We will see the modern architecture and luxury of the capital of Chechnya

In the footsteps of the cinema

Let's follow the footsteps of cinema to the desert, where the "White Sun of the Desert" was filmed

The atmosphere of the past in Derbent

Let's take a walk through the magals of the old town

Itinerary

Day 1 - Arrival. Makhachkala — Sulak canyon, Oaks — trout farming — Sarykum dune
11:00 Gathering of the group at the railway station in Makhachkala: main entrance, opposite the monument to Makhach Dahadaev, 10 Emirova str.;
11:45 gathering of the group at Makhachkala airport.
It starts at 11:45.
The unique Dagestan welcomes and is ready to cordially reveal to you the secrets of ancient legends, introduce you to history, traditions, local cuisine and hospitality.
The program of the day: transfer to the Sulak Canyon — observation deck with views of the Sulak Canyon — Chirkeyskoye reservoir – boat trip through the reservoir (optional, extra charge) — trout farming.
Lunch (included in the price).
Nokhyo cave complex (optional, extra charge) — Sarykum dune.
Transfer and accommodation to the hotel, Izberbash/Kaspiysk/Makhachkala.
Length per day: 290 km, 9 hours.

1 more photo
Day 2 - Karadakh Gorge — Gamsutl/ Hunzakh (depends on the season)
The program of the second day of the tour dates until March 8:
Izberbash — waterfall Tobot — Matlas — Khunzakh — Karadakh gorge — Izberbash.
Breakfast at 07:00.
The program of the day starts at 07:30.
Mileage per day: 335 km, duration 9 hours.
Program of the day: Tobot Waterfall — Stone Bowl — Matlas Plateau — Khunzakh village.
Lunch (included in the price).
Karadakh gorge.
Transfer and accommodation in a hotel in Izberbash/Kaspiysk.
The program of the second day of the tour dates from March 09:
Gamsutl — Chokh — Karadakh gorge.
Mileage per day: 330 km, duration 10 hours.
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/Makhachkala.
The order of excursions on the second and third days of the program may vary.

1 more photo
Day 3 - Lun — Derbent Ekranoplan
Breakfast is at 07:30.
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 — Naryn Kala citadel - visiting the market – buying souvenirs.
Lunch (included in the price).
Transfer and accommodation to the hotel, Izberbash/Kaspiysk/Makhachkala.
The order of excursions on the second and third days of the program may vary.
Mileage per day: 190 km, duration 9 hours.

1 more photo
Day 4 - Sightseeing tour of Makhachkala and Grozny
Breakfast is at 07:30.
The program of the day starts at 08:00.
Transfer to Makhachkala (mileage per day: 70 km, duration 4 hours).
Sightseeing tour of Makhachkala — the port city, the young capital.
Visiting the market.
Buying souvenirs on the road.
12:00 Transfer from Makhachkala to Grozny, arrival approximately at 16:00 (170 km, travel time 3 hours).
17:00 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.
Accommodation in Grozny/Shali, hotels: Tiynalla 3*/Berkat 3*/Shali city 3*.

1 more photo
Day 5 - Kezenoy Am Hoi Shawls
It starts at 08:00.
The program of the day: Vedenskoye gorge — village of Kharachoy — lake Kezenoy-Am — ruins of the ancient village of Khoy.
Lunch (included in the price).
The mosque is the pride of Muslims, Shawls.
Accommodation in Grozny/Shali, hotels: Tiynalla 3*/Berkat 3*/Shali city 3*.
Duration is 9 hours, 235 km.

1 more photo
Day 6 - Departure
The final day in Grozny.
Group transfer to Grozny Airport/train station at 11:00 from the hotel.

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

5 nights

Comfort

Upscale
Premium

The tour provides accommodation in hotels/ tourist complexes.

The cost of the tour per room, depending on the accommodation, RUB.:

Placement	Check-in dates	Dbl 2-local	Twin 2-local	Single 1-local	Triple 3-local	DBL+CH 2 vzr. + 1 reb.
Okean Group, Izberbash 3* — Berkat 3/ Tiynalla 3	15.12, 26.12.2024, 02.01, 03.01, 05.01, 26.01, 09.02, 23.02, 02.03, 09.03, 16.03, 23.03, 30.03.2025	77000	77000	49000	110000	104000
Monto 4, Makhachkala — Berkat 3/Tiynalla 3*	29.12.2024, 02.01, 03.01, 05.01, 23.02, 02.03, 09.03, 16.03, 23.03, 30.03.2025	85000	85000	56000	124000	118000
AZIMUT 4, Kaspiysk — Berkat 3/ Tiynalla 3*	26.12. 29.12.2024, 02.01, 03.01, 05.01, 23.02, 02.03, 09.03, 16.03, 23.03, 30.03.2025	88000	88000	58000	126000	123000

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.

Berkat

Offering a restaurant and a garden, Berkat Hotel is located in Grozny, 5 km from Akhmat Arena Stadium. The rooms at this 3-star hotel have a private bathroom. The rooms offer views of the city.

All rooms at the hotel have a desk. There is also a wardrobe.

A buffet breakfast is served every morning.

The staff at the 24-hour front desk speak Russian and English.

Grozny Airport is 6 km away.

5 more photos

Another option

"Tiynala"

Tiynala Hotel is located in Grozny, 12 km from Akhmat Arena Stadium. Tiynalla Hotel offers a restaurant, free private parking and a garden. It offers a 24-hour front desk, airport shuttle, luggage storage and free Wi-Fi.

A continental breakfast and a buffet breakfast are served every morning at the hotel.

3 more photos

"Ocean"

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.

6 more photos

Another option

«AZIMUT Kaspiysk»

The AZIMUT Kaspiysk Hotel is located on the shores of the Caspian Sea, in the Republic of Dagestan. For the convenience of guests, the reception is open 24 hours a day, free private parking is available, and Wi-Fi is available throughout the property.

All rooms have comfortable furniture, TV, air conditioning, bathroom with necessary hygiene products.

Breakfast is served to the guests according to the buffet system, the restaurant offers a large selection of delicious dishes for every taste. Each room is equipped with a mini fridge and a kettle. There are many places nearby where you can have a quick and inexpensive snack.

The hotel is located just a few steps from the beach. Makhachkala Airport can be easily reached by public transport in 45 minutes. or by taxi in 15 minutes.

Another option

"Monto"

Monto Hotel is located in Makhachkala. For the convenience of guests, there is a 24-hour front desk, a shuttle service, and free Wi-Fi throughout the complex.

Guests can stay in comfortable rooms of different categories. Each room is equipped with everything you need, including modern appliances, comfortable furniture, air conditioning, an individual bathroom with a set of toiletries and towels. A safe and a mini-bar will be a nice bonus.

Guests can dine at the rooftop restaurant of the hotel, or by visiting nearby cafes of Caucasian and European cuisine, stylish coffee shops and pastry shops.

Within walking distance from the Monto Hotel there is a shopping center, the Multiland children's complex, as well as many grocery and clothing stores.

Tour conditions

Group

up to 18 tourists

Minimum age

10 years old

Duration

6 days 5 nights

Group meets at

Russia, Republic of Dagestan, Makhachkala

Included in price

group transfers from Makhachkala airport and railway station on the first day of the tour upon arrival;
group transfer to the airport and railway station of Grozny upon departure on the final day of the tour;
accommodation in hotels/tourist complexes according to the tour program;
guided tours with professional guides and qualified drivers;
meals: breakfast at the hotel + 4 lunches/picnic lunches 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 Makhachkala and back from Grozny;
meals not specified in the program;
excursions, entertainment and entrance tickets to facilities not included in the tour program, resort fee;
entrance tickets to attractions not included in the tour program: boat trip along the Chirkeysky reservoir, Nokho cave complex;
New Year's banquet;
individual transfers from / to the airport and railway station of Makhachkala and Grozny, as well as any individual transport service.

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.

Dates and Prices

from
$391

24 – 29 Nov 6 days 5 nights

Tour option - Getting to know Chechnya and Dagestan

Submit request
No need to pay now
from
$384

15 – 20 Dec 6 days 5 nights

Submit request
No need to pay now
from
$384

15 – 20 Dec 6 days 5 nights

Tour option - Winter acquaintance with Chechnya and Dagestan on Sundays

Submit request
No need to pay now
from
$384

24 – 29 Dec 6 days 5 nights

Tour option - Winter acquaintance with Chechnya and Dagestan on Sundays

Submit request
No need to pay now
from
$384

26 – 31 Dec 6 days 5 nights

Submit request
No need to pay now
from
$426

29 Dec, 2024 – 3 Jan, 2025 6 days 5 nights

Submit request
No need to pay now
from
$384

30 Dec, 2024 – 4 Jan, 2025 6 days 5 nights

Tour option - Winter acquaintance with Chechnya and Dagestan on Sundays

Submit request
No need to pay now
from
$384

31 Dec, 2024 – 5 Jan, 2025 6 days 5 nights

Tour option - Winter acquaintance with Chechnya and Dagestan on Sundays

Submit request
No need to pay now
from
$384

2 – 7 Jan, 2025 6 days 5 nights

Submit request
No need to pay now
from
$384

3 – 8 Jan, 2025 6 days 5 nights

Submit request
No need to pay now
from
$384

5 – 10 Jan, 2025 6 days 5 nights

Submit request
No need to pay now
from
$384

19 – 24 Jan, 2025 6 days 5 nights

Tour option - Winter acquaintance with Chechnya and Dagestan on Sundays

Submit request
No need to pay now
from
$384

26 – 31 Jan, 2025 6 days 5 nights

Submit request
No need to pay now
from
$384

2 – 7 Feb, 2025 6 days 5 nights

Tour option - Winter acquaintance with Chechnya and Dagestan on Sundays

Submit request
No need to pay now
from
$384

9 – 14 Feb, 2025 6 days 5 nights

Submit request
No need to pay now
from
$384

16 – 21 Feb, 2025 6 days 5 nights

Tour option - Winter acquaintance with Chechnya and Dagestan on Sundays

Submit request
No need to pay now
from
$426

23 – 28 Feb, 2025 6 days 5 nights

Submit request
No need to pay now
from
$384

2 – 7 Mar, 2025 6 days 5 nights

Submit request
No need to pay now
from
$384

2 – 7 Mar, 2025 6 days 5 nights

Tour option - Winter acquaintance with Chechnya and Dagestan on Sundays

Submit request
No need to pay now
from
$384

9 – 14 Mar, 2025 6 days 5 nights

Submit request
No need to pay now
from
$384

9 – 14 Mar, 2025 6 days 5 nights

Tour option - Winter acquaintance with Chechnya and Dagestan on Sundays

Submit request
No need to pay now
from
$384

16 – 21 Mar, 2025 6 days 5 nights

Submit request
No need to pay now
from
$384

16 – 21 Mar, 2025 6 days 5 nights

Tour option - Winter acquaintance with Chechnya and Dagestan on Sundays

Submit request
No need to pay now
from
$384

23 – 28 Mar, 2025 6 days 5 nights

Submit request
No need to pay now
from
$384

23 – 28 Mar, 2025 6 days 5 nights

Tour option - Winter acquaintance with Chechnya and Dagestan on Sundays

Submit request
No need to pay now
from
$384

30 Mar – 4 Apr, 2025 6 days 5 nights

Submit request
No need to pay now
from
$384

30 Mar – 4 Apr, 2025 6 days 5 nights

Tour option - Winter acquaintance with Chechnya and Dagestan on Sundays

Submit request
No need to pay now
from
$391

9 – 14 Apr, 2025 6 days 5 nights

Tour option - Getting to know Chechnya and Dagestan with a check-in on Wednesday

Submit request
No need to pay now
from
$391

16 – 21 Apr, 2025 6 days 5 nights

Tour option - Getting to know Chechnya and Dagestan with a check-in on Wednesday

Submit request
No need to pay now
from
$391

23 – 28 Apr, 2025 6 days 5 nights

Tour option - Getting to know Chechnya and Dagestan with a check-in on Wednesday

Submit request
No need to pay now
from
$391

30 Apr – 5 May, 2025 6 days 5 nights

Tour option - Getting to know Chechnya and Dagestan with a check-in on Wednesday

Submit request
No need to pay now
from
$391

7 – 12 May, 2025 6 days 5 nights

Tour option - Getting to know Chechnya and Dagestan with a check-in on Wednesday

Submit request
No need to pay now
from
$391

14 – 19 May, 2025 6 days 5 nights

Tour option - Getting to know Chechnya and Dagestan with a check-in on Wednesday

Submit request
No need to pay now
from
$391

21 – 26 May, 2025 6 days 5 nights

Tour option - Getting to know Chechnya and Dagestan with a check-in on Wednesday

Submit request
No need to pay now
from
$391

28 May – 2 Jun, 2025 6 days 5 nights

Tour option - Getting to know Chechnya and Dagestan with a check-in on Wednesday

Submit request
No need to pay now
from
$391

4 – 9 Jun, 2025 6 days 5 nights

Tour option - Getting to know Chechnya and Dagestan with a check-in on Wednesday

Submit request
No need to pay now
from
$391

11 – 16 Jun, 2025 6 days 5 nights

Tour option - Getting to know Chechnya and Dagestan with a check-in on Wednesday

Submit request
No need to pay now
from
$391

18 – 23 Jun, 2025 6 days 5 nights

Tour option - Getting to know Chechnya and Dagestan with a check-in on Wednesday

Submit request
No need to pay now
from
$391

2 – 7 Jul, 2025 6 days 5 nights

Tour option - Getting to know Chechnya and Dagestan with a check-in on Wednesday

Submit request
No need to pay now
from
$391

9 – 14 Jul, 2025 6 days 5 nights

Tour option - Getting to know Chechnya and Dagestan with a check-in on Wednesday

Submit request
No need to pay now
from
$391

16 – 21 Jul, 2025 6 days 5 nights

Tour option - Getting to know Chechnya and Dagestan with a check-in on Wednesday

Submit request
No need to pay now
from
$391

23 – 28 Jul, 2025 6 days 5 nights

Tour option - Getting to know Chechnya and Dagestan with a check-in on Wednesday

Submit request
No need to pay now
from
$391

30 Jul – 4 Aug, 2025 6 days 5 nights

Tour option - Getting to know Chechnya and Dagestan with a check-in on Wednesday

Submit request
No need to pay now
from
$391

6 – 11 Aug, 2025 6 days 5 nights

Tour option - Getting to know Chechnya and Dagestan with a check-in on Wednesday

Submit request
No need to pay now
from
$391

13 – 18 Aug, 2025 6 days 5 nights

Tour option - Getting to know Chechnya and Dagestan with a check-in on Wednesday

Submit request
No need to pay now
from
$391

20 – 25 Aug, 2025 6 days 5 nights

Tour option - Getting to know Chechnya and Dagestan with a check-in on Wednesday

Submit request
No need to pay now
from
$391

27 Aug – 1 Sep, 2025 6 days 5 nights

Tour option - Getting to know Chechnya and Dagestan with a check-in on Wednesday

Submit request
No need to pay now
from
$391

3 – 8 Sep, 2025 6 days 5 nights

Tour option - Getting to know Chechnya and Dagestan with a check-in on Wednesday

Submit request
No need to pay now
from
$391

10 – 15 Sep, 2025 6 days 5 nights

Tour option - Getting to know Chechnya and Dagestan with a check-in on Wednesday

Submit request
No need to pay now
from
$391

17 – 22 Sep, 2025 6 days 5 nights

Tour option - Getting to know Chechnya and Dagestan with a check-in on Wednesday

Submit request
No need to pay now
from
$391

24 – 29 Sep, 2025 6 days 5 nights

Tour option - Getting to know Chechnya and Dagestan with a check-in on Wednesday

Submit request
No need to pay now
from
$391

1 – 6 Oct, 2025 6 days 5 nights

Tour option - Getting to know Chechnya and Dagestan with a check-in on Wednesday

Submit request
No need to pay now
from
$391

8 – 13 Oct, 2025 6 days 5 nights

Tour option - Getting to know Chechnya and Dagestan with a check-in on Wednesday

Submit request
No need to pay now
from
$391

15 – 20 Oct, 2025 6 days 5 nights

Tour option - Getting to know Chechnya and Dagestan with a check-in on Wednesday

Submit request
No need to pay now
from
$391

22 – 27 Oct, 2025 6 days 5 nights

Tour option - Getting to know Chechnya and Dagestan with a check-in on Wednesday

Submit request
No need to pay now
from
$391

29 Oct – 3 Nov, 2025 6 days 5 nights

Tour option - Getting to know Chechnya and Dagestan with a check-in on Wednesday

Submit request
No need to pay now

Winter acquaintance with Chechnya and Dagestan

Location

Tour highlights

Itinerary

Accommodation

Tour conditions

Included in price

Paid extra

It's important to know

Dates and Prices

Similar tours