Adventures in the land of mountains. Sightseeing tour of Dagestan

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An eventful tour with a secret location on the route for travelers who want to see more than the replicated tours of Dagestan.

We will visit the top places: Sulak canyon, ghost village, dune and hundred-meter waterfall Tobot. We will 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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Tour highlights

Amazing dune

Let's discover a piece of desert hidden among the mountains and run barefoot on the sand.

Battle Towers

We will explore the buildings of the old culture and enjoy the fascinating panoramas.

A secret location on the route

We will visit an unusual place in the village of Mochokh, which almost all guests of the republic want to see, but few people manage to

Mild weather

Have a nice walk through the magals of Derbent and take a photo in the magical light of autumn Dagestan

At the edge of the canyon

The wind will bring us the scent of mountain herbs, and somewhere below, a turquoise river will sparkle.

Hiking in the mountains

Let's go up to Machu Picchu of Dagestan, a ghost village at the top of Gamsutlmeer

Itinerary

Day 1 - Arrival. Sarykum dune, Sulak Canyon
At 11:00 we will meet with the guide at the airport of Makhachkala and immediately go to get acquainted with the republic.
Sarykum dune is a real desert among the mountains.
Let's have lunch and relax after the trip. Please note that lunches and dinners are not included in the price of the tour.
And after lunch we will go to see the Sulak Canyon, the deepest in Europe, deeper even than the Grand Canyon in America.
Chirkeyskoye reservoir — turquoise water and perfect views for photos.
In the evening, a cozy guest house and a delicious dinner (on your own).

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Day 2 - Irganai reservoir, Khunzakh and Tobot Waterfall
After a delicious breakfast, we go to the Irganai reservoir. During the walk you will be able to explore its beauty and uniqueness from a new perspective.
Next, we will go to the village of Khunzakh, where you will plunge into the rich history and see incredible natural wonders. The first place that is definitely worth a visit is the Tobot Waterfall. He falls from a height of 100 meters.
The stone bowl is a natural wonder, a maze formed by nature itself.
The last location today is an unusual secret place located in Mochokha. And in the evening we check into the guest house and relax after a busy day.
Timing of the day:
8:00 a.m. breakfast;
9:00 departure with luggage;
11:00 Irganai reservoir;
13:30 Hunzah. Tobot Waterfall;
14:30 Matlas;
15:30 Stone Bowl;
16:30 secret place in Mochokha;
18:00 accommodation at the guest house.

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Day 3 - Villages of Kahib and Goor, Karadakh gorge
We had breakfast and were on the road again. Today our way lies to two ancient villages of Kahib and Goor.
We will learn not only about traditional dishes, but also about the life of the locals, their customs and culture, and visit the famous Troll language.
After lunch (by yourself) We are going to the Karadakh gorge, a place that envelops in an atmosphere of mystery and mystery while making our way through narrow gorges and passing between high cliffs.
Timing of the day:
9:00 a.m. breakfast;
10:00 Kahib;
12:00 Goor. The Troll's Language;
15:30 Karadakh gorge;
17:30 accommodation at the guest house.

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Day 4 - Ghost village, Saltinskaya gorge. Transfer to Derbent
After breakfast, we leave the guest house and continue on our journey.
Gamsutl is a village where life was in full swing 40 years ago, and now it is called a ghost village.
To get here, you will need to climb a little uphill, but the views that you will discover here will definitely not leave anyone indifferent.
After lunch (on our own) we head to Derbent, through the Salt Gorge, where we will enjoy the beauty of the impressive waterfall.
You will be stunned by the incredible landscapes, towering cliffs and roaring water, shrouded in a mysterious atmosphere.
Timing of the day:
8:00 a.m. breakfast;
9:00 departure with luggage;
10:30 Gamsutl;
14:30 Saltinskaya gorge and waterfall;
16:00 transfer to Derbent;
19:30 accommodation in Derbent.

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Day 5 - Naryn-Kala fortress, a walk through the magals. Departure
We will have breakfast and start our day with an amazing historical monument — Naryn Kala.
You will be able to walk through its halls and rooms, feel like a real researcher of the past.
We will stroll through the narrow and beautiful streets of Magalov, visit the Juma Mosque, which is one of the oldest buildings of its kind in Russia. We will visit the Armenian Temple.
The Lun is a rocket—carrying ekranoplane, a one-of-a-kind aircraft. It is located on the coast in Derbent.
Program:
9:00 a.m. Breakfast / check-out with luggage;
10:30 Naryn Kala;
11:30 walk through Magala, Juma Mosque, Armenian Temple;
14:30 Harrier;
16:00 departure to Makhachkala.
18:00 Arrival in Makhachkala. Transfer to the airport or railway station.

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Difficulty

Suitable for everyone

Tour organizer's comments

Physical activity is minimal. But there are places that require additional physical training, such as Gamsutl or Karadakh Gorge.

Accommodation

Camp Site

1 night
or

Camp Site, Guest House

2 nights
Hotel

1 night

Comfort

Midscale

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

The cost of the tour for 1 person is 61,000 rubles. The surcharge for 1-bed accommodation is 12,000 rubles/ the entire tour period.

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

Glavryba is the best tourist destination in Dagestan, without exaggeration.

There is a whole amusement park, a great territory and a restaurant. We have VIP houses by the river in our reservation for 2-3-bed accommodation, Standard houses for double or single occupancy — these are the two categories of houses in our reservation.

And there are 4-5-bed VIP houses — they are not held by armor, but upon request, a replacement for them is possible for the family.

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

transfer from and to the airport;
transportation to Goor village;
hotel accommodation in 2-, 3-bed rooms;
Meals: 4 breakfasts;
transportation services on the route;
accompanied by an experienced guide.

Paid extra

air and railway tickets to Makhachkala and back;
private transfer;
excursions not included in the program;
the surcharge for 1-bed accommodation is 12,000 rubles/the entire period;
Meals: lunches and dinners;
entrance tickets to the facilities outside the program.

It's important to know

comfortable clothes for the season;
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 is better than a disposable one or a membrane jacket.;
sunglasses and cream (the sun is very active in the mountains), lipstick;
Lightweight long sleeve shirt to protect your arms and neck from burning;
cap/panama hat;
toothbrush, toothpaste, slippers (shampoo, soap, shower gel and hairdryer are available in the rooms).

We recommend:

do not take excessively low-cut clothes with you;
shorts should not be above the knee.;
men can make do with light sweatpants;
For women, take a knee-length dress with closed shoulders for walks, excursions and moving;
to take a headscarf to the mosque for women.

Dates and Prices

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Individual dates available on request

1 Mar – 30 Sep

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Anastasia

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31 Oct, 2025

The organization was excellent, everything was well planned, and all the information was up-to-date and provided on time.
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Valeria

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5 Oct, 2025

Excellent tour organization!!!
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Alexandra Kroitoru

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14 Apr, 2025

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Everything was perfect