Dagestan Atlantis

Breakfast at the base.

Dagestan is not translated as "the land of mountains" for nothing, and on this journey we will discover for you the hidden corners of the mountainous part of the republic. 

Old Kahib or Dagestan Atlantis hid on the mountainside, the houses here seem to grow out of the rock, reliably hiding their inhabitants from the gaze of outsiders. 

You will walk among the ancient ruins, admiring the architecture and landscape of the ancient settlement.

After the walk, you will go for a hearty lunch with a hospitable Avar family. 

Old Goor is a real pearl of Dagestan.

It is here that you will take gorgeous photos in the "troll language", so named by one of the first tourists, which of course is a reference to the Norwegian landmark, and is not one iota inferior to it in beauty. 

You will see the ancient watchtowers, which are protected by the state, and keep the legends of bygone centuries. 

Return to the base.

Breakfast at the base. 

Room release

Today we will continue to explore mountainous Dagestan and get acquainted with the traditions of the Avar people.

Gamsutl is a famous abandoned village in Dagestan, located at an altitude of 1,500 meters above sea level. 

Gamsutl is full of legends and tall tales, and among the cluster of deserted houses of the "Dagestani Machu Picchu" only the wind and brave tourists wander here. 

We will descend to Gamsutl from the top of the village of Sogratl, an ancient settlement in the Gunib district, historically known as the center of Andalal or the Andalal Free Society. 

Sogratl is located among the mountains of the Nukatl range above the valley of the Tsamtichai River. During the ascent to the top, you will enjoy views of the famous Sedlo and Mayak mountains.

At lunch, we will have familiar Avar national dishes: khinkal, botishal and apricot porridge.

After Gamsutl, we will make a stop at another iconic place in Dagestan — amazing in its beauty.Chokh terraces. 

Our next point will be the famous Saltinsky waterfall. 

In the Gunibsky district, near the village of Salt, there is an unusual Saltinsky waterfall – the only underground waterfall in Dagestan. 

An incredible picture opens before you.: A waterfall bursts through the rocks from a height of 20 meters into the gorge with a powerful pressure, forming a pond under it in which you can swim. 

If daylight permits, after the waterfall, we will visit the village of Gunib (according to weather conditions at the discretion of the tour operator). 

This is a real open-air museum, a natural mountain and botanical garden with its own microclimate, flora and fauna. 

Check-in at the hotel in Derbent.

Breakfast at the hotel.

Free day. 

On the fourth day, you will have the opportunity to join day trips for an additional fee to choose from:

• Hunzah;
• Kubachi;
• Ahty.

Either spend this day in Derbent, visit the beach or any other activity.

Breakfast at the hotel. 

Room release.

The first stop is at the Lun ekranoplane, a brilliant creation of Soviet engineering. 

A visit to the citadel of Naryn-Kala will reveal to you the ancient history of the fortress, which for hundreds of years protected the city from the invasion of nomads and conquerors. 

While walking through the narrow streets of the old town, enveloped in the aromas of fresh pastries, you will feel the unique oriental flavor of Derbent.

Next, we will have a feast in the ethnodome with dishes of South Dagestan cuisine: dolma, shah pilaf, chudu and tea drinking.

In order to take away not only memories, but also memorable gifts, the program includes a visit to a souvenir shop where you can buy products from local craftsmen, tea, sweets and much more.

Group transfer to the airport and railway station of Makhachkala upon departure.

Departure time from Dagestan is after 18:00.