Winter Caucasian antidepressant

During the 5 days of our trip, we will see the most iconic places of Chechnya and Dagestan. We will make our way from the megalopolis in Grozny to the abandoned mountain villages of Dagestan. 

Let's be impressed by the magnificent mosque in a Shawl and then our journey will continue in mysterious and contrasting Dagestan. There will be very, very many mountains, several mountain passes and waterfalls, high-altitude reservoirs and delicious national food.

Location

Russia, Chechen Republic, Grozny
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$585
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Duration
5 Days
4 Nights
Departures
  • Group departures
    • 22 – 26 January
    • 5 – 9 February
    • 19 – 23 February
    • 5 – 9 March
or
Accommodation
  • Guest House
    3 nights
  • Hotel
    1 night
Comfort
  • Basic+
  • Upscale
Difficulty
Easy
Suitable for everyone
Group
Up to 16 people
Minimum age
12 years old
Group meet at
Russia, Chechen Republic, Grozny
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Weekends: 8am - 7pm (GMT +3)
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Tour highlights

Gastronomic delight
Delicious national food and picnics are waiting for us among the stunning landscapes
Boat trip
Let's admire the turquoise waters of Sulak from aboard a speedboat
Mosque "Pride of Muslims"
Let's marvel at the largest Muslim prayer building in the European part of Eurasia
Immersion in culture
We will visit a Caucasian family in one of the mountain villages, get acquainted with everyday life and traditions
Trekking up the mountain
We will go up to the abandoned mountain village of Gamsutl, which is located in a remote place

Itinerary

  • Day 1 - Meeting. City tour of Grozny

    Meeting at the airport in Grozny until 12:00.

    Check-in at the Nokhcho Star Hotel (alternative to Central City, Dona).

    13:30 Lunch.

    14:30 City tour:

    • The Heart of Chechnya Mosque is one of the largest mosques in the world. This is not only a place of worship for all professing Islam, but also one of the main attractions of the Chechen capital.;
    • Grozny City is a complex of high—rise buildings in Grozny, located in the city center;
    • Flower Park, popularly known as "Park of Wonders" and "Lovers Park", is one of the most popular places in Grozny. 

    18:30 Departure to Argun.

    • The English Castle, built in the 1920s in the Zavodsky district of Grozny by order of the British oil company Shell, has become a true architectural gem of the city in a short time. 

    Originally built as an oil research institute building, it is now known as the "English Castle in Grozny." 

    Impressive walls and towers, exquisite decor and many historical objects inside the castle create an atmosphere of adventure and mystery. 

    Each guest will be able to walk through the corridors and halls that bring the imagination to life and take them back to the era of knights and princesses.

    • Visit to the Muslim Pride Mosque, the largest mosque in Europe. White marble, hand-painted in gilt, an 8-meter chandelier in the shape of a lotus, the beauty of the lights amaze the imagination.

    19:00 Return to the hotel.

    Meals: lunch. Breakfast and dinner are at your own expense. 

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  • Day 2 - Chirkeyskoye reservoir, Sulak canyon
  • Day 3 - Gamsutl
  • Day 4 - Hunzah. Tobot and Itlatlar Waterfalls
  • Day 5 - Goor, Kahib. Departure
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

Accommodation
  • Guest House
    3 nights
  • Hotel
    1 night
Comfort
  • Basic+
  • Upscale

The tour includes accommodation in a hotel and guest houses.

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

DatesThe cost of the tour is based on double occupancy (dbl, twin)The cost of the tour for single occupancy (single)The cost of the tour for children under 10 years old with additional and basic accommodation
Dates before 02/28/2025599006790054000
Dates from 03/01/2025671007600060500

In the absence of a couple to move in, the tourist makes an additional payment for single accommodation.

The possible accommodation options are listed below. It can be replaced with similar ones.

Single occupancy in guest houses means living in a separate room with shared facilities (bathroom).

"Swallow" 1 night

In the ancient village of Zubutli, Kazbekov district, I am glad to welcome you to the guest house. Its windows offer a magnificent view of the Sulak Canyon! The guest house has all the conditions for a comfortable stay. Guests can enjoy free coffee and local tea. The 2-storey building can accommodate up to 30 people at a time. The special pride of the owner is the garden, where peaches, kiwis and pomegranates grow.

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"Goor" 1 night
"Hunzah" 1 night
"Nokhcho Star" or "Dona" or 1 night

Tour conditions

Group
up to 16 tourists
Minimum age
12 years old
Duration
5 days 4 nights
Group meets at
Russia, Chechen Republic, Grozny

Included in price

  • accommodation according to the program;
  • meals (half board, according to the program): breakfasts, lunches;
  • transfer along the route;
  • guide services.

Paid extra

  • air or railway ticket to Grozny and back from Makhachkala;
  • Meals: dinners, breakfast on the first day;
  • boat trip and descent to Zabutli village (cost depends on the number of people);
  • entrance tickets to the necropolis in Dargavs — 150 rub.;
  • Jeep ascent to Gamsutl village;
  • additional expenses.

It's important to know

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?

Dates and Prices

  • $585
    22 – 26 Jan 5 days 4 nights
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  • $585
    5 – 9 Feb 5 days 4 nights
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  • $585
    19 – 23 Feb 5 days 4 nights
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  • $656
    5 – 9 Mar 5 days 4 nights
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  • $656
    19 – 23 Mar 5 days 4 nights
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