Winter Caucasian Mineral Waters and Karachay-Cherkessia

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A short but adventurous tour of iconic places. We will admire the beauties of the Teberdinsky Nature Reserve and get acquainted with the Nizhne-Arkhyz Alan settlement, an open—air museum.

Consider the Sentinsky Temple, which stands on the mountain and is one of the five most ancient temples in Russia. We will visit the eagle sculpture mountain, Diana's grotto, which inspired Lermontov, and the Academic Elizabethan Gallery.

Location

Mineral Waters / Pyatigorsk

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Tour highlights

Dizzying heights

Take the cable car up to the sunny peak of Moussa Achitara

Juicy cuisine

Let's try the culinary brands of the Caucasus, cooked in their historical homeland using traditional technologies

Recreation at the springs

Relax on the delightful thermal springs

Itinerary

Day 1 - Arrival. Pyatigorsk Sightseeing Tour
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.
Program of the day: exploring Pyatigorsk — Tsvetnik Park — Diana's grotto — Proval Cave.
Lunch and dinner on your own (extra charge).

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Day 2 - Pyatigorsk — Dombai resort
It starts at 09:00.
Program of the day: Gumbashi pass — Shoaninsky temple — Sentinsky temple — Teberdinsky Nature Reserve — Ullu-Muruju River — Dombay glade.
18:00 Accommodation in hotels in Dombayskaya Polyana or Karachaevsk: Snow Leopard 3* or Astoria 3*.
Lunch and dinner on your own (extra charge).
Mileage per day: 250 km.

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Day 3 - Dombai — Teberdinsky Nature Reserve — Nizhny Arkhyz — Pyatigorsk
It starts at 09:00.
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*.
Mileage per day: 320 km.

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Day 4 - Pyatigorsk — Honey waterfalls — Kislovodsk — Pyatigorsk. Departure
It starts at 09:00.
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).
17:00 Group transfer to Mineralnye Vody Airport for evening flights later than 19:00.
Duration: 8 hours, 145 km.

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Difficulty

Suitable for everyone

Accommodation

Hotel

3 nights

Comfort

Midscale
Upscale

The tour includes accommodation in hotels.

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*

standard

07.12.2025-28.03.2026

51460

35185

72540

69750

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Intourist 3* — Snow Leopard 3*

standard

07.12.2025-28.03.2026

53320

37045

74400

70680

Sw. table

Twin— 2-bed room (has two separate beds).

Double (DBL) — 2-bed room (one double bed).

Single — 1-bed room.

Triple — for 3-bed accommodation, hotels/campsites 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.

"Mashuk"

Mashuk Hotel is located in the very center of Pyatigorsk, a 7-minute walk from Lenin Square and the city's cable car.

Each room has a cozy renovation, upholstered furniture. You will feel quite comfortable here.

Guests can have a snack in the Academy of Taste dining room.

Near the hotel there are many sights of the city, a cable car and mud springs. Tsvetnik Park and the M.Y. Lermontov sanatorium are also located nearby.

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Another option

Intourist

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.

Pyatigorsk Central Train Station is 3 km from the Intourist Hotel, and Mineralnye Vody Airport is a 25-minute drive away. A shuttle service can be arranged for an additional fee.

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Tour conditions

Group

From 5 to 30 tourists

Minimum age

7 years old

Duration

4 days 3 nights

Group meets at

Mineral Waters / Pyatigorsk

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 Pyatigorsk railway station and Mineralnye Vody Airport upon departure on the final day of the tour for flights/trains later than 19:00;
accommodation in hotels according to the program of the tour in Pyatigorsk/Dombay 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;
meals not specified in the program;
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.;
excursions, entertainment, and entrance tickets to facilities not included in the tour program;
meals along the tour route: picnic lunch or lunch are paid on site, dinners;
the resort fee or tax is paid independently upon check-in at the hotel;
individual transfers from/to the airport and railway station, as well as any individual transportation 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.

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Marina

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8 Jun, 2026

The providers did an outstanding job!!!
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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.