A New Year's tale in Dagestan

Spend the New Year away from the frenzied rhythm of urban horse racing, from the diversity and obsession of marketing images, among the peace of ancient trees and grandiose paintings of mountainous Dagestan!

On the tour you will get acquainted with the main Dagestan fortress — Naryn Kala with its mysteries, powerful walls, secret places and panoramic views of the city, you will see the Underground baths traditional for the East. Go to the heart of mountainous Dagestan at an altitude of 2000 meters above sea level — Khunzakh and get acquainted with Makhachkala, the capital of the Republic of Dagestan.

Location

the city of Makhachkala
from
$413
$392
+ tickets to the starting point of the tour
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Duration
5 Days
4 Nights
Departures
  • Group departures
    • 30 December, 2024 – 3 January, 2025
or
Accommodation
  • Hotel
    4 nights
Comfort
  • Midscale
Difficulty
Easy
Suitable for everyone
Group
Up to 18 people
Minimum age
2 years old
Group meet at
the city of Makhachkala
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Weekdays: 8am - 8pm
Weekends: 8am - 7pm (GMT +3)
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Tour highlights

Cooking class
Go to an exciting master class on cooking a delicate miracle
An immersive meal
Visit a feast-immersion in ethnic interiors with stories about the traditions and gastronomy of Southern Dagestan
Boat trip
Take a boat ride through the waters of the Chirkeysky reservoir and recharge with positive emotions

Itinerary

  • Day 1 - Meeting, trout farming, Sulak canyon

    Meeting of the group at the airport of Makhachkala. 

    The recommended arrival time is before 12:00.

    Group transfers:

    • Uytash airport;
    • railway station, Makhachkala;
    • The Capital Hotel, Makhachkala.

    Our journey will begin with an acquaintance with the Sulak Canyon, the hallmark of Dagestan.

    First of all, it is customary to feed a guest in the Caucasus, our lunch will be held at a trout farm, where we will be offered delicious trout or shish kebab to choose from.

    Next, our way lies to the village of Dubki, it is here that a wonderful view of the Sulak Canyon opens. 

    We will visit one of the most interesting places in Dagestan – the Nokhyo cave complex, where the caves are united by a suspension bridge located on a hill above the Sulak River, on both sides of which there are viewing platforms from where unimaginable views open.

    After enjoying the beauty and grandeur of the canyon, we descend to the Chirkeysky reservoir.

    Boating on the waters of the Chirkei reservoir (for an additional fee) will charge us with positive emotions, which we will share on the way to the hotel.

    We are going to Derbent for hotel accommodation.

    Free evening.

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  • Day 2 - Excursion program "New Year's Derbent"
  • Day 3 - Acquaintance with the life of a Caucasian family, Huchni, master class
  • Day 4 - Hunzakh, waterfall Tobot
  • Day 5 - Makhachkala. Departure
Difficulty
Suitable for everyone

Accommodation

Accommodation
  • Hotel
    4 nights
Comfort
  • Midscale

The tour includes accommodation in a hotel.

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

Cost 1/2 twin/dbl40 000
Additional payment for 1-bed accommodation 8 000
Children under 12 years old36 000
"The Wave" 4 nights

The Volna Hotel is located in the heart of the historic city of Derbent, just a few minutes' walk from the famous fountain and the pedestrian street of Happy People.

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Tour conditions

Group
up to 18 tourists
Minimum age
2 years old
Duration
5 days 4 nights
Group meets at
the city of Makhachkala

Included in price

  • transportation services according to the program;
  • guided tour service according to the program;
  • accommodation according to the program in Derbent;
  • meals according to the tour program (breakfast and lunch);
  • entrance tickets to museums;
  • entrance tickets to the Nohyo Cave complex.

Paid extra

  • air and railway tickets to Makhachkala and back;
  • meals not included in the tour program: dinners;
  • festive dinner — 4,500 rubles/person (approximately);
  • skate rental;
  • souvenirs;
  • extra night at the hotel for double occupancy — 6,000 rubles.;
  • extra night at the hotel for single occupancy — 5,500 rubles.;
  • extra night at the hotel for triple occupancy — 7,000 rubles.;
  • boating on the canyon — from 600 rubles.

It's important to know

Personal equipment you need for the tour
  •  passport;
  • cash for additional payments on the tour (according to the program), for meals and souvenirs;
  • telephone;
  • charging for phone + powerbank;
  • medicines, from the general take nosp, strepils, patch, paracetamol;
  • moisturizing cream;
  • antiseptic;
  • personal hygiene products;
  • hairbrush;
  • deodorant;
  • towel;
  • underwear and socks;
  • T-shirts;
  • comfortable shoes;
  • comfortable things according to the weather.

Clothes should not be open and provocative. Do not forget, you are going to the republic with a different mentality, it is necessary to respect the customs and traditions of the local population. For women, a headscarf for visiting mosques and temples.

Are plane tickets included in the price of the tour?
Is insurance included in the price of the tour?

Dates and Prices

  • $392
    30 Dec, 2024 – 3 Jan, 2025 5 days 4 nights
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