The lights of Dagestan. Spring break with arrival on Sunday

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We will get acquainted with the most beautiful republic of the Caucasus in the early spring — Dagestan!

We will see picturesque waterfalls and canyons, abandoned villages and ancient cities, mosques and fortresses, take a lot of photos against the background of snow-capped mountains and feel the special atmosphere of this hospitable region of Russia!

Arrivals on Sundays.

Location

the city of Makhachkala

Sightseeing tours

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Tour highlights

The Spirit of ancient Derbent

Let's take a walk through the magals of the old town

National cuisine

Let's taste delicious local dishes and be sure to find something to your taste

Boat trip

If desired, we will take a boat ride along the Chirkeysky reservoir

Itinerary

Day 1 - Arrival. Sulak canyon, trout farming, Sarykum dune
11:00 Gathering of the group at the railway station in Makhachkala: the main entrance, opposite the monument to Makhach Dahadaev, 10 Emirova str.
11:45 Gathering of the group at Makhachkala airport.
It starts at 11:45.
Makhachkala – Sulak canyon, Oaks – trout farming – Sarykum – Izberbash dune.
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.
The program of the day: transfer to the Sulak Canyon – observation deck with views of the Sulak Canyon – Chirkeyskoye reservoir – boat trip through the reservoir (optional, extra charge) – trout farming.
Lunch (included in the price).
Nokhyo cave complex (optional, additional fee) — Sarykum dune.
Transfer and accommodation to the hotel, Izberbash/Kaspiysk/Makhachkala.
If it is impossible to visit any object included in the tour due to weather or other conditions (it will be possible to find out only on the day of the event, at most the day before), an equivalent replacement is made.
Mileage: 260 km, duration 9 hours.

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Day 2 - Gamsutl, Chokh, Karadakh gorge
07:00 Breakfast.
07:30 Start of the day's program.
Program of the day: 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 in a hotel in Izberbash/Kaspiysk/Makhachkala.
Mileage per day: 330 km, duration: 10 hours.
The order of excursions on the second and third days of the program may vary.

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Day 3 - Ekranoplan Lun, Derbent
Breakfast is 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/Makhachkala.
Mileage per day: 190 km, duration: 9 hours.
The order of excursions on the second and third days of the program may vary.

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Day 4 - Sightseeing tour of Makhachkala. Departure
07:30 Breakfast.
08:00 Start of the day's program.
Program of the day: transfer to Makhachkala — sightseeing tour of Makhachkala: port city, young capital.
Mileage per day: 70 km, duration: 4 hours.
12:00 Transfer to the airport / Makhachkala railway station.

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Difficulty

Suitable for everyone

Accommodation

Hotel

3 nights

Comfort

Upscale

The tour includes accommodation in a hotel.

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

Placement	Check-in dates	Placement
Placement	Check-in dates	Twin/Double	Single	Triple	2Ad+1Ch (7-12 years old)
Ocean Hotel complex, Izberbash 3*	09.03, 16.03, 23.03, 30.03.2025	50000	34000	72000	69000
Monto 4*, Makhachkala	09.03, 16.03, 23.03, 30.03.2025	56000	40000	78000	71000
AZIMUT 4*, Kaspiysk	09.03, 16.03, 23.03, 30.03.2025	60000	44000	82000	78000

Twin— double room (has two separate beds).

Double — double room (one double bed).

Single — single room.

Triple — 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).

2Ad+1Ch — room for two adults and a child, from 7 to 12 years old inclusive.

Possible accommodation options are indicated. The specified accommodation facilities can be replaced with similar ones by the decision of the tour operator.

"Ocean"

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 Kaspiysk

AZIMUT Kaspiysk Hotel is located in Kaspiysk, 1.3 km from Laguna Beach.

It offers a restaurant, free private parking, a seasonal outdoor pool and a fitness center. The reception is open 24 hours a day.

Free Wi-Fi is available throughout the complex. Room service is also available.

The hotel has a 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.

At AZIMUT Kaspiysk Hotel, guests can relax on the terrace.

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Another option

"Monto"

Monto Hotel is located in Makhachkala. For the convenience of guests, there is a 24-hour front desk, a shuttle service, and free Wi-Fi throughout the complex.

Guests can stay in comfortable rooms of different categories. Each room is equipped with everything you need, including modern appliances, comfortable furniture, air conditioning, an individual bathroom with a set of toiletries and towels. A safe and a mini-bar will be a nice bonus.

Guests can dine at the rooftop restaurant of the hotel, or by visiting nearby cafes of Caucasian and European cuisine, stylish coffee shops and pastry shops.

Within walking distance from the Monto Hotel there is a shopping center, the Multiland children's complex, as well as many grocery and clothing stores.

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Tour conditions

Group

up to 19 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 objects 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;
individual transfers from / to the airport and railway station of Makhachkala, as well as any individual transport service;
entrance tickets to attractions not included in the tour program: boat trip along the Chirkeysky reservoir, Nokho cave complex;
meals not specified in the tour program.

It's important to know

travel clothes should be, first of all, comfortable. Take with you what you usually wear for hiking and recreation;
for visiting protected areas and mountain gorges, sneakers with durable and non-slip 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 of the season;
clothing covering the shoulders and arms during daytime hours of active sun;
When visiting shrines, appropriate clothing will be needed: women must wear clothes to the mosque that will cover the entire body, only the face and hands remain open, trousers are not allowed. It is enough for men to wear trousers and a shirt with sleeves to visit the mosque.

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