Chechen classics. Weekend Tour

08:00-8:40 Breakfast.

09:20 Departure for an excursion to the high mountain lake Kezenoy-Am. The total distance from Grozny to the lake is 110 km. The road is paved all the way to the lake. It takes 1 hour to get to the first stop.

During the trip, the guide tells a story about the history, culture and way of life of the Chechen people, as well as about the villages to be passed along the way.

Stop in the village of Vedeno at the Vedenskaya fortress on the old market. This stop is sanitary in nature. There are bathrooms on the territory of the market. Local products (bread, sausages, fruits, vegetables, cheeses and sweets) can be purchased at the market

Stop at the monument to Abrek Zelimkhan, here is the Maiden Spit waterfall. It takes 15 minutes to stop, including boarding and disembarking the bus. Time for a photo and the opportunity to taste the local spring water (it is advisable to have a personal mug or cup with you).

The crossing from Kharachoy village to the Andian Pass is the most winding section of the road. The road is wide and paved, and it rises more than 1 km from the village, so a 45-minute drive may not seem easy. There will also be a slight pressure drop.

Stop at the Andean Pass, a photo shoot with a panoramic view takes 5 minutes. On the pass, as well as near the lake, significant temperature differences are possible compared to the plain.

13:30 Lunch at cafe Kezenoy-Am (set lunch is included in the price).

Free time for a walk on the territory of the Kezenoy-Am tourist complex. During the summer, those who wish can take advantage of the activities offered at the tourist base for an additional fee, prices are approximate:

• A zipline flight starts from 1,000 rubles.;
• boating — from 500 rubles.;
• children's rope camp — from 300 rubles.

Then stop at the Shalinsky and Argun mosques. It takes about 20 minutes to visit the mosque. At the entrance to the mosque, the guide instructs tourists about the rules of visiting.

At about 19:00 return to the hotel.

09:10 On a guided tour of the Argun gorge.

09:20 Departure to the gorge. The road is paved for 52 km, then 6 km of gravel road to the Ushkaloy towers.

The journey takes about an hour and a half. But throughout the trip, the tour guide leads an interesting story about the history, traditions and culture of the areas we are heading to.

There is a restaurant next to the tower complex. The ascent to the restaurant is via steep stairs, so this option is not suitable for people with disabilities.

Guided tour of the Historical museum named after H. Isaev in Itum-Kali. A walk through the complex with a visit to the ethnographic halls takes about 25 minutes. A local museum guide will provide an overview of the residential towers and exhibits.

There are bathrooms next to the museum, but you have to go down the stairs to them, which is difficult for people with disabilities.

Departure in the opposite direction along the gorge. The 15.5 km road will take half an hour, as the traffic on the gravel section is not fast.

Stop at the Nihaloy waterfalls. The group, accompanied by a guide, descends to the suspension bridge over the Argun River gorge. This is a favorite tourist spot for photo shoots. After the bridge, we enter the territory of the Nihaloy Waterfalls tourist complex.

Guests are immediately invited to go for a walk along the cascades. Be careful and careful, it can be slippery in places. A walk through the cascade of waterfalls also involves climbing steep metal stairs, which should be taken into account by people with a problematic musculoskeletal system.

14:30 Lunch at the restaurant on the territory of the tourist complex (a set lunch with dishes of national cuisine is included in the price of the tour).

At about 16:30 arrival in Grozny, transfer to the airport.