Adventures in the land of mountains. Sightseeing tour of Dagestan

Are you ready for a 5-day vacation in the mountains of Dagestan? A rich program for travelers with a secret location on the route who want to see more than in replicated sightseeing tours of Dagestan.

We will visit the top places of the republic: Sulak Canyon, Gamsutl, Matlas, Goor, Saltinsky Waterfall and Tobot, we will add an extreme trip to the Noho cave, where there is a suspension bridge between the rocks at the height of a 20-storey building. We'll go boating and hiking, have lunch with local residents, spend a few days in the mountains, and the last one will be in Derbent, where a separate program is planned.

Location

Makhachkala
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$783
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Duration
5 Days
4 Nights
Departures
  • Group departures
    • 26 February – 2 March
    • 5 – 9 March
    • 12 – 16 March
    • 19 – 23 March
or
Accommodation
  • Hotel
    7 nights
Comfort
  • Midscale
Difficulty
Easy
Suitable for everyone
Group
From 5 to 14 tourists
Minimum age
7 years old
Group meet at
Makhachkala
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Weekdays: 8am - 8pm
Weekends: 8am - 7pm (GMT +3)
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Tour highlights

A walk in the caves
We will visit a new location — Nohyo, which consists of three caves connected by labyrinths
Atmospheric photo shoot
A magical story in national costumes awaits us in a place with stunning landscapes and breathtaking views
A secret location on the route
We will visit an unusual place in the village of Mochokh, which most of the guests of the republic want to see, but few people succeed
Boat trip
Let's take a ride on the surface of the largest reservoir in the Caucasus
Trekking in the mountains
Let's go up to Machu Picchu of Dagestan, a ghost village at the top of Gamsutlmeer
Battle Towers
We will explore the houses of local culture and enjoy the stunning panoramas of the village

Itinerary

  • Day 1 - Arrival. Sulak canyon, cave But oh

    Your adventure begins upon arrival, at 11:00 you meet with a guide and immediately go to get acquainted with the republic.

    We'll stop by for lunch and relax after the road. 

    And after a delicious and hearty lunch, we will go to see the Sulak Canyon — the deepest canyon in Europe, which is even deeper than the Grand Canyon in America. 

    Here we will take a boat ride - this is a journey in which every corner of nature reveals the history and power of this unique place and you will be able to feel the captivating unity with nature.

    And we will also visit Nohyo cave, which consists of three caves connected by labyrinths, this place will definitely not leave you indifferent. 

    In the evening, we have dinner at the Glavryba restaurant and check into the hotel.

    Timing of the day:

    • 11:00 meeting;
    • 12:30 lunch in the Salamanovs' garden or at the Amber Trout Farm;
    • 13:30 Nohyo Cave;
    • 15:00 transfer to Zubutli (bay);
    • 15:40 canyon boat ride;
    • 17:00 departure from Zubutli;
    • 18:30 welcome dinner at Glavryb.

    Accommodation: recreation center in the Sulak Canyon area.

    Meals: lunch on the route, welcome dinner.

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  • Day 2 - Irganai reservoir, Khunzakh, waterfall Tobot
  • Day 3 - The villages of Kahib and Goor
  • Day 4 - Gamsutl ghost village, Saltinskaya gorge and waterfall
  • Day 5 - Derbent: Naryn-Kala fortress, a walk through the magals. Departure
Difficulty
Suitable for everyone
Tour organizer's comments

Basic, physical activity is minimal.

The tour is suitable for tourists of any level of physical fitness. But there are places where visiting will require additional physical training from you: Gamsutl, Karadakh gorge.

Accommodation

Accommodation
  • Hotel
    7 nights
Comfort
  • Midscale

The tour provides accommodation in hotels in 2-, 3-bed rooms with all amenities.

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

  • from 15.01 to 23.04 — 69,000 rubles.;
  • 30.04 to 15.1 — 80,000 rubles.;
  • 22.1 to 23.12 — 69,000 rubles .

The surcharge for 1-bed accommodation is 12,000 rubles/ the entire tour period.

The possible placement options are listed below. It can be replaced with similar levels.

Glavryba Eco-tourism complex or "Safari Chalda" or 6 nights
Glavryba Eco-tourism complex

The Glavryba ecotourcomplex project has been implemented for more than 18 years. Starting with a smokehouse and a small trout farm, the complex has developed into one of the main tourist attractions of Dagestan and the North Caucasus! The floor and walls are decorated with handmade carpets, above the fireplace (or hearth) there is a shelf with antique household items of the highlanders. 

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Another option
"Safari Chalda"

The recreation center is located in the center of Dagestan. All these days you will live at the recreation center in cozy and comfortable rooms. SAFARI CHALDA — three years ago, a recreation center was created on the site of the cottage for guests of Dagestan. It started as a small family business, but it has become something big. 

Excellent workers, guides and other staff put their hearts into their work along with us and turned this place into a paradise, to which two out of three guests return!

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Another option
"Khadija"

Khadija Guest House is located in the Khunzakh district in the village of M.Gotzatl. The guest house has 16 rooms for 36 people. All rooms are 2-bedded, there are rooms with one large bed as well as rooms with two single beds. 

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Another option
"Ocean"

The Okean Hotel Complex is a small hotel with a unique style. The buildings resemble modern Western hotels. The advantageous location of the cottages with access to the terrace overlooking the sea. The hotel is ready to offer its guests a full range of services: a 15—meter swimming pool.

Free Wi-Fi on site will help you stay connected at all times. 

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"Safiya" 1 night

Tour conditions

Group
From 5 to 14 tourists
Minimum age
7 years old
Duration
5 days 4 nights
Group meets at
Makhachkala

Included in price

  • entrance tickets to cultural and recreational facilities according to the tour program;
  • Meals: breakfasts, lunches;
  • Welcome dinner;
  • hotel accommodation in 2-, 3-bed rooms with all amenities;
  • transportation services on the route;
  • tour guide services;
  • environmental fees.

Paid extra

  • air and railway tickets to Makhachkala and back;
  • private transfer;
  • entrance tickets to cultural and recreational facilities outside the tour program;
  • excursions not included in the tour program;
  • the surcharge for 1-bed accommodation is 12,000 rubles/the entire tour period;
  • nutrition (except included in the basic price): dinners.

It's important to know

Personal equipment you need for the tour
  • comfortable clothes and outfits for photo shoots;
  • swimwear;
  • cash (it doesn't catch the net well in the mountains);
  • comfortable sports hiking shoes for the season (not to be confused with sneakers and ballet flats);
  • personal first aid kit and insect bite repellent (if necessary);
  • a raincoat (preferably not a disposable one) or a membrane jacket;
  • sunglasses and cream, lipstick;
  • a light shirt with long sleeves. The shirt will protect your hands and neck from burning.;
  • cap / panama hat.

Please do not take excessively low-cut clothes with you, shorts should not be above the knee, men should make do with light sweatpants. Women are advised to wear a knee-length dress with closed shoulders for walking, sightseeing and moving.

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Dates and Prices

  • $783
    26 Feb – 2 Mar 5 days 4 nights
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  • $783
    5 – 9 Mar 5 days 4 nights
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  • $783
    12 – 16 Mar 5 days 4 nights
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  • $783
    19 – 23 Mar 5 days 4 nights
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  • $783
    26 – 30 Mar 5 days 4 nights
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