The whole Caucasus. Photographer's tour for 8 days

In this tour we will visit all the republics of the Caucasus. We will start with the beautiful resorts of Kavminvod, and finish in the ancient city of Derbent.

We will climb Elbrus and Dombai, take a walk along the avenue named after him. Let's admire the renovated Grozny, taste the famous mineral waters of Pyatigorsk and Zheleznovodsk. The main highlight of the tour is Dagestan, an unexplored region with amazing nature and ancient culture.

The ancient fortress of Naryn-Kala protected Derbent from the invasion of nomads for a thousand years, there was a "crossroads of civilizations" through which the famous Silk Road passed.

The tour is held from 09/23/2024 - 30.09.2024.

Location

Pyatigorsk
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$1,527
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Duration
8 Days
7 Nights
Departures
  • Group departures
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Accommodation
  • Hotel
    5 nights
Comfort
  • Midscale
  • Upscale
Difficulty
Easy
Suitable for everyone
Group
From 10 to 50 tourists
Minimum age
10 years old
Group meet at
Pyatigorsk
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Weekends: 8am - 7pm (GMT +3)
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Tour highlights

Pottery Master Class
We will learn the secrets of creating ceramic products of the ancient village of Balkhar
Climbing to the top
From the height of the mountains, we will look at the wonderful land, sung by Vysotsky — the Elbrus region
The Pearl of Balkaria
Let's go to one of the most beautiful and mysterious places on earth — the Blue Lake
Climbing the dune
Let's take a walk along the Sarykum dune, where the famous scenes for the film "White Sun of the Desert" were filmed
A delicious lesson
We will attend a culinary master class on creating a national Dagestan miracle dish
Modern Grozny
We will go up to the observation deck of the Grozny City skyscraper and visit the Mother's Heart Mosque

Itinerary

  • Day 1 - Arrival. Pyatigorsk — Zheleznovodsk

    Arrival in Pyatigorsk.

    Check-in at the hotel (check-in from 14:00), things can be left in the luggage room at the hotel. 

    We recommend having lunch in advance, as there will be no such opportunity during the tour.

    Meeting in the lobby of the hotel with a representative of the company at the Pyatigorsk hotel at 13:30 followed by departure for an excursion.

    A tour of Pyatigorsk with a visit to Lermontov places: lake "Failure", Aeolian Harp, Academic Gallery, Lermontov grotto, Lermontov baths, Flower Garden Park, Diana's grotto, Restaurant, Lermontov's duel place.

    Excursion to the "green pearl" KMV — Zheleznovodsk.

    Return \accommodation at the Pyatigorsk hotel.

    Free time.

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  • Day 2 - Elbrus region
  • Day 3 - Upper Balkaria
  • Day 4 - Dombai
  • Day 5 - Grozny — Makhachkala
  • Day 6 - Derbent
  • Day 7 - The Wonders of Dagestan
  • Day 8 - Departure
Difficulty
Suitable for everyone

Accommodation

Accommodation
  • Hotel
    5 nights
Comfort
  • Midscale
  • Upscale

The tour provides accommodation in hotels in Pyatigorsk and Makhachkala (it is possible to replace the hotel with a similar one in the Republic of Dagestan).

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

PlacementCost
1-local standard120 000
Pyatigorsk or Primorskaya 5 nights
Pyatigorsk

The Pyatigorsk Hotel is located in the city center, 20 meters from the singing fountains. Free Wi-Fi is available on site.

The rooms are equipped with air conditioning, a refrigerator and a flat-screen TV.

The hotel has a restaurant and a bar.

Pyatigorsk Train Station is 1.7 km from Pyatigorsk Hotel, and Mineralnye Vody Airport is 26.5 km away.

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Another option
Primorskaya

Primorskaya Hotel is located in Makhachkala, 200 meters from Makhachkala Beach. It offers a restaurant, free private parking, a bar and a garden. This 4-star hotel has a 24-hour front desk and room service. Free Wi-Fi is available. Each room has a balcony with sea views.

All rooms have a desk. Each room has a private bathroom with a shower and bathrobes, as well as a flat-screen TV and air conditioning. Some rooms at the Primorskaya Hotel have a seating area. There is also a wardrobe in the rooms.

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Tour conditions

Group
From 10 to 50 tourists
Minimum age
10 years old
Duration
8 days 7 nights
Group meets at
Pyatigorsk

Included in price

  • accommodation in Pyatigorsk hotel (5 nights) and in the Republic of Dagestan (2 nights);
  • 7 breakfasts, 7 lunches (2-8 days of the tour), 7 dinners (1-7 days of the tour);
  • cable car to Cheget, all queues, cable car to Elbrus, all queues, environmental collection in the Elbrus region (2nd day of the tour);
  • swimming in the thermal springs in Auschiger (3rd day of the tour);
  • cable car in Dombay (4th day of the tour);
  • visit to the observation deck "Grozny City" (5th day of the tour);
  • visit to the Sary-Kum dune (5th day of the tour);
  • participation in a culinary master class on the preparation of the national Dagestan dish chudu (6th day of the tour);
  • visit to the Naryn-Kala fortress (day 6 of the tour);
  • visit to the "Maiden Baths" (day 6 of the tour);
  • participation in the pottery workshop of the ancient village of Balkhar (7th day of the tour);
  • boating (day 7 of the tour) ;
  • visit to the cave and the suspension bridge (day 7 of the tour);
  • sightseeing and transportation services.

Paid extra

  • air and railway tickets to Mineralnye Vody / Pyatigorsk and back;
  • meals not specified in the program;
  • rent of wireless headphones — 100 rubles/day;
  • resort fee in the resort towns of Yessentuki, Pyatigorsk, Kislovodsk, Zheleznovodsk - 100 rubles/adult/day (to be paid at the hotel upon check-in);
  • private transfer:
    • Mineralnye Vody airport — Pyatigorsk — 1,600 rubles / car in one direction.  The journey time is 30-40 minutes.

It's important to know

Personal equipment you need for the tour
  • documents:
    • original passport for adults and children over 14 years old;
    • original birth certificate for children under 14 years old;
    • medical insurance policy;
  • comfortable clothes for the season + warm clothes for visiting Elbrus and Dombai;
  • comfortable sports shoes;
  • raincoat or umbrella;
  • sunglasses and cream;
  • swimwear and outfits for photo shoots;
  • personal first aid kit and insect bites (if necessary);
  • money for personal purposes.

When visiting the republics of the North Caucasus, do not forget about appearance. When visiting holy places – headdresses, closed shoulders, legs. It is not recommended to bare hands, short skirts, and shorts for men during the warm period.

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Reviews

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    Elena
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    14 May, 2025
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    The guides were excellent at organizing the excursions and always gave us enough time to explore the sights and markets at our own pace. Everyone was friendly, and the buses were very comfortable.
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    Kira
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    13 May, 2025
    Hello, I went on the "Caucasian Mosaic" tour and really enjoyed the experience. I was especially impressed by Mount Elbrus, Dombay, Kislovodsk, and the Honey Waterfalls. We even had time to visit an alpaca farm, which I absolutely loved. The guides shared fascinating insights about the sites and included personal stories, which made the trip engaging and far from boring. We stayed at the Intourist Hotel — it was comfortable and met all our needs. The only downside was the early mornings every day. While I understand it's necessary to beat the crowds at popular attractions, I think the itinerary would benefit from at least one day with a more relaxed start to let everyone catch up on rest. The combination of early wake-ups and late returns makes it hard to get enough sleep. The buses were modern and well-equipped, and pick-ups were always punctual. The guides offered great suggestions for how to spend our free time, and there was plenty of opportunity to shop and try local cuisine. Overall, we were very happy with the trip. The tour was well-planned, covered a wide range of destinations, and gave us a rich and complete impression of the Caucasus. Thank you!
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    Ekaterina
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    8 Apr, 2025
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    The tour was excellently organized, from the booking process all the way through the 5 days of travel. The guides were fantastic. Even though we sometimes traveled along the same roads, the information they shared was always fresh and engaging, never repetitive.