Winter trip to the Caucasian Mineral Waters and Kabardino-Balkaria

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.

A trip to the Honey Waterfalls will reveal the diversity and beauty of nature, history and traditions of the region. On the way, we will make a stop to explore a natural monument — Mount Koltso.

After a walk at the waterfalls, you will have time to relax and enjoy the natural scenery, taste the national cuisine.

The acquaintance with Kislovodsk begins in the old part of the city, from the fortress that gave rise to the resort town in the early years of the 19th century.

We will continue along the alleys and paths of the Kurortny Park, the second largest man—made park in Europe. Once upon a time, Mikhail Lermontov, Alexander Pushkin, Leo Tolstoy and Anton Chekhov strolled here.

The Glass Stream Waterfall, the Mirror Pond and the Damsky Kapriz Bridge are the most picturesque sights in a quiet and secluded part of the park.

The tour will continue through the city surroundings, walk along the Cascading Stairs, taste the narzan in the Main Narzan Gallery and enjoy the beauty of Kurortny Boulevard.

An additional fee is paid for lunch according to a set menu in one of the cafes along the route (pre-order at the beginning of the tour / cash payment) 750 rubles/ person, cafe in Kislovodsk, set menu: noodle soup, cutlet (beef/chicken), mashed potatoes, crab salad, bun, compote.

Duration: 8 hours, 145 km.

It starts at 08:30.

Program of the day: Baksan gorge — Narzanov glade — Azau glade (2300 m above sea level) — Elbrus, the highest peak in Europe, ascent to Mir station, 3450 m — transfer to Nalchik.

We will go to the foot of the highest mountain in Europe — Elbrus (5462 m), along the way we will get acquainted with the sights of the largest and most famous Baksan gorge in the Central Caucasus, visit the beautiful Narzan Meadow.

Then we will climb to the Azau glade (2,300 m above sea level). Coniferous forest, mountain air, and natural narrows create a good mood and strengthen the immune system.

We will take the Elbrus complex cable car up to Mir station (3450 m) and explore the surroundings: the intoxicating feeling of conquering the highest peak in Europe, the endless panorama of snow-capped ridges and clouds passing under our feet.

The cable car ticket is paid separately — 2,700 rubles.

Along the way, we will learn the story of the conquest of one of the most beautiful peaks in the world, a dormant volcano, which is associated with many mystical events. The cable car will take us to the eternal snow and ice, to the unimaginable panoramas of the Main Caucasian Mountain Range.

Those interested in history can visit the Museum of the Military Glory of the Defenders of Elbrus during the Great Patriotic War, and someone will just want to go to a cafe, try local pastries, hot dishes, tea, coffee, mulled wine.

Those who wish will be able to climb to the top station of the cable car — Gara-Bashi (3850m) and ride snowmobiles and snowmobiles.

Arrival in Nalchik, accommodation at the hotel.

An additional fee is paid for lunch according to the set menu at one of the cafes along the route (pre-order at the beginning of the tour / cash payment) 800 rubles / person, cafe "Three sisters": lagman (beef), khychin with cheese and herbs (potatoes), tea.

Duration 8-9 hours, 295 km.

It starts at 08:30.

Program of the day: Cherek gorge — Cherek gorge — Upper Balkaria village — Lake Tserik-Kel (Lower Blue Lake).

The Cherek Gorge is an extraordinarily beautiful place in the mountains of the Caucasus, which has preserved its unique nature, ancient sights, and distinctive Balkarian culture. It is here, high in the mountains, that you can touch the true history of the Balkarian people.

One of the main natural attractions is the Lower Blue Lake, which is part of the Lake Balkaria complex. The largest and deepest karst lake, which the ethnic population calls "bottomless," is shrouded in a huge number of legends and mysteries.

This will be followed by an inspection of the Cherek Gorge, the narrowest part of the gorge. It is here that you can observe the picturesque steep cliffs that amaze with their size and grandeur, as well as see the full power of the Cherek River, which formed the gorge itself.

The observation deck overlooking the Cherek Canyon will be one of the unforgettable stages of the tour.

Climbing higher, we find ourselves in the mountainous village of Verkhnyaya Balkaria, which is known as the "open-air museum" because it is here, surrounded by mountains, that buildings from the late Middle Ages have been preserved.

The Abai-Kala Tower, Amirkhan-Kala, as well as the ruins of once-existing traditional Balkarian settlements.

An additional fee is paid for lunch according to the set menu at one of the cafes along the route (pre-order at the beginning of the tour/cash payment) 650 rubles/person, cafe "Altuu": chicken soup/lagman/shurpa (beef), lyulya (beef), 1/2 khichin, bread and tea.

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.