The lights of Dagestan. Sightseeing tour with arrival on Wednesday

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A weekend tour is the best opportunity to get acquainted with the famous mountain hospitality, colorful dishes of national cuisine and the piercing beauty of mountain landscapes! During this short trip we will see canyons and waterfalls, abandoned villages and ancient cities, mosques and fortresses. The route does not require special physical training and will be able to even children and beginners in tourism.

Arrivals on Wednesdays: weekly from 10.04 to 10/30/2024.

Location

the city of Makhachkala

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Tour highlights

Antiquities of Derbent

Let's take a walk through one of the most ancient cities in the world and learn its history

National cuisine

If desired, we will taste delicious local dishes and be sure to find something to our liking

The splendor of nature

Let's admire the beauty of nature's creation, stretching across the territory of Dagestan for tens of kilometers

Itinerary

Day 1 - Arrival in Makhachkala, Sarykum Barkhan, sightseeing tour of Makhachkala
13:15 Gathering of the group at the railway station in Makhachkala: the main entrance, opposite the monument to Makhach Dahadaev, 10 Emirova str.
13:45 Gathering of the group at Makhachkala airport.
It starts at 14:00 from the airport.
Program of the day: Sarykum Barkhan — sightseeing tour of Makhachkala.
Sightseeing tour of Makhachkala — the port city, the young capital.
The unique Dagestan welcomes and is ready to cordially reveal to you the secrets of ancient legends, introduce you to history, traditions, local cuisine and hospitality.
Transfer and accommodation to the hotel, Izberbash/Kaspiysk.
Mileage per day: 170 km., 6 hours.

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Day 2 - Izberbash — Gamsutl — Chokh — Karadakh gorge — Izberbash
Breakfast at 07:00.
The beginning of the program of the day 07:30: transfer to the Gunib district — Hamsutl ghost village - panorama of the high—altitude village of Chokh — Karadakh gorge.
Lunch (included in the price).
Transfer and accommodation to the hotel, Izberbash/Kaspiysk.
The order of excursions on the second and third days of the program may vary.
Mileage per day: 330 km, duration 10 hours.

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Day 3 - Izberbash — ekranoplan Lun — Derbent — Izberbash
Breakfast at 07:30.
The program of the day starts at 08:00: moving to Southern Dagestan — the Lun ekranoplan.
Sightseeing tour of Derbent: the fortress wall of Dagh Bars, Juma mosque, a walk through the magals of the old city — Naryn Kala citadel — visiting the market — buying souvenirs.
Lunch (included in the price).
Transfer and accommodation to the hotel, Izberbash/Kaspiysk.
The order of excursions on the second and third days of the program may vary.
Mileage per day: 190 km, duration 9 hours.

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Day 4 - Sulak canyon, Oaks — trout farming, departure
Breakfast at 07:00.
The beginning of the program of the day 07:30: transfer to the Sulak Canyon — observation deck with views of the Sulak Canyon — Chirkeyskoye reservoir — boat trip through the reservoir (optional, additional fee) — Nokhyo cave complex (optional, additional fee) — trout farming.
Lunch (included in the price).
15:00 Group transfer to Makhachkala airport for evening flights, later than 19:00.
Mileage per day: 280 km, duration 8-9 hours.

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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

Hotel

3 nights

Comfort

Upscale

The tour provides accommodation in hotels/ tourist complexes.

The cost of the tour per room, depending on the accommodation, RUB.:

Placement	The validity period of the price / arrival date	Placement
Placement	The validity period of the price / arrival date	Twin/Double	Single	Triple*	2Ad+1Ch (7-12 years old)
Ocean Hotel complex, Izberbash 3*	07.04.2024-01.06.2024	50000	34400	74000	70000
	02.06.2024-29.06.2024	55000	38500	79500	76000
	30.06.2024-31.08.2024	58000	42000	83000	78000
	01.09.2024-28.09.2024	54000	38000	78000	74000
	29.09.2024-30.11.2024	50000	34400	74000	70000

* for triple accommodation, hotels/camp sites 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.

The Ocean Hotel

The Ocean Hotel is located on the seashore in Izberbash, 100 meters from the city beach. There is also a bar and a terrace on site. It offers a restaurant, a 24-hour front desk and free Wi-Fi in all areas. Room service is available. Guests can book family rooms.

All rooms are equipped with air conditioning, a wardrobe, a flat-screen TV with cable channels, a refrigerator, a kettle and a hairdryer. There is also a shower. All rooms at the hotel have a seating area.

You can play table tennis at the Okean Hotel.

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Another option

AZIMUT (accommodation is only possible from September to May)

AZIMUT Kaspiysk Hotel is located in Kaspiysk, 2.5 km from Anzhi Arena Stadium‎. It offers a restaurant, free private parking, a seasonal outdoor pool and a fitness center. There is a 24-hour front desk and room service, as well as free Wi-Fi in all areas. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar.

Some units also have a kitchen, equipped with a microwave, a fridge, and a minibar.

A buffet breakfast is served every morning at the hotel.

The pool is open from April 1st until the end of October.

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Tour conditions

Group

up to 18 tourists

Minimum age

10 years old

Duration

4 days 3 nights

Group meets at

the city of Makhachkala

Included in price

group transfers from Makhachkala airport and railway station on the first day of the tour upon arrival;
group transfer to the airport and railway station of Makhachkala upon departure on the final day of the tour;
accommodation at the hotel according to the tour program;
guided tours with professional guides and qualified drivers;
meals: breakfast at the hotel + 3 lunches along the tour route;
entrance tickets to the sites of visits according to the excursion program, environmental fees of nature reserves.

Paid extra

air and railway tickets to Makhachkala and back;
excursions, entertainment and entrance tickets to facilities not included in the tour program;
entrance tickets to attractions not included in the tour program: boat trip along the Chirkeysky reservoir, Nokho cave complex;
individual transfers from / to the airport and railway station of Makhachkala, as well as any individual transport service;
meals not specified in the tour program.

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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