Caucasian impromptu. Travel to Dagestan from April to September

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This tour will introduce you to the culture of the republic and the stunning views that inspire every traveler. You will plunge into the history of the "land of mountains", walk through the narrow streets of Dagestan villages, climb an impregnable fortress and taste the local gastronomy.

Location

the city of Makhachkala

Sightseeing tours

from

US$ 313

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Weekdays: 8am - 8pm
Weekends: 8am - 7pm (GMT +3)

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Tour highlights

Dagestan Machu Picchu

Rocky mountains, man-made terraces and the traditional architecture of the abandoned village of Gamsutl will immerse us in a special atmosphere of the way of life of the highlanders

Boat trip

There will be an opportunity to ride with the breeze on a boat in Sulak

The taste of Dagestan

We will have lunch with freshly caught trout fried on coals to a crisp

Itinerary

Day 1 - Meeting, sightseeing tour of Makhachkala
Gathering of the group at the airport of Makhachkala, where you will be met by a guide with a sign with the name of the tour.
The recommended arrival time is before 13:00.
If you arrive at the railway station or arrive in the city before the start of the tour, inform the manager.
Our tour begins with a pleasant part – traditional Caucasian hospitality. Lunch will be held in an institution in Makhachkala, where the national cuisine of the peoples of Dagestan will be served.
A city of contrasts and national color, the capital of the Republic of Dagestan is ready to share its secrets and beauty with you.
During the sightseeing tour, you will see Makhachkala from a bird's-eye view, climbing to the observation deck on Mount Tarki.
Then you will go down to the main mosque of the republic – Yusuf Bey Jami, where you will get to know its architecture and interior more closely.
Complete your acquaintance with the city with a walk along the Rhodope Boulevard, named after the Rhodope mountain range, located in Bulgaria.
There is a city embankment and a city beach, a summer garden, Avar and Kumyk theaters.
The boulevard is a concentration of monuments in honor of cultural and artistic figures of Dagestan.
You will briefly plunge into the leisurely life of carefree citizens, for whom the boulevard is a favorite place for walking.
After completing the program, you will go to a hotel in Makhachkala.

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Day 2 - Sulak Canyon
Breakfast at the hotel. Eviction.
Vivid emotions will be provided by riding a speedboat through the largest reservoir in the North Caucasus for an additional fee (from 300 rubles).
You will see a gorge stunning in its beauty, at the bottom of which the village of Stary Chirkey rests under a layer of water.
You will see a stunning gorge with its beauty, at the bottom of which the village of Stary Chirkey rests under the water column.
The brightest and most recognizable attraction of Dagestan, the deepest canyon in Europe, awaits you.
The famous green ribbon of the Sulak Canyon, winding between the narrow rocks, sparkling in the sun, carries its waters from the Chirkeyskaya hydroelectric dam to the Miatlinskaya dam.
From the observation deck of the village of Dubki you will have a view of its most spectacular bends.
We will visit one of the most interesting places in Dagestan – the Nokhyo cave complex (for an additional fee – 500 rubles).
The tunnels are connected by a suspension bridge over the Sulak River, on both sides of which there are observation decks. They offer unimaginable views.
Here you will have the opportunity to bungee jump for an additional fee.
Freshly caught trout fried on coals to a crisp will be served for lunch (it is possible to replace the main course on request).
Transfer to the hotel.

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Day 3 - Free day
Breakfast at the hotel.
Free day. On the third day, you will have the opportunity to join day trips for an additional fee to choose from:
Hunzah;
Gamsutl, Choh;
Gunib, Salta;
Kahib. Goor;
Kubachi;
Ahty.
Either spend this day in Derbent, visit the beach or choose any other activity.

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Day 4 - Naryn-Kala Fortress, Lun. Returning home
Breakfast at the hotel. Room release.
Let's start this day with the Lun ekranoplane, a brilliant creation of Soviet engineering.
Well preserved to this day, which was preserved for several years in the coastal zone of the city of Kaspiysk, now it is waiting for the day when it proudly spreads its wings in the center of the Patriot Park under construction.
Next, we will visit the citadel of Naryn-Kala, which 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.
Preserved for posterity, it is a symbol of courage and invincibility of the peoples of the Caucasus.
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.
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.
Transfer of the group to the airport and railway station of Makhachkala upon departure.
Departure time from Dagestan is after 18:00.

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Difficulty

For any person

Accommodation

Hotel

3 nights

Comfort

Midscale

The tour provides accommodation in hotels in Derbent (2 nights) and Makhachkala (1 night).

Below is a possible accommodation option in Makhachkala. It is possible to replace it with a similar one.

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

Type of placement	Cost	Price validity period
For 2-, 3-bed accommodation	25000	29.02.2024-01.07.2024
With 1-place placement	34000
Children under 12 years old	22500
For 2-, 3-bed accommodation	27500	04.07.2024-30.09.2024
With 1-place placement	36500
Children under 12 years old	24750

The possible accommodation options are listed below.

The Capital Hotel is located in the very center of Makhachkala, and has excellent transport links. The city's railway station is a 16-minute drive away, and Makhachkala International Airport is less than half an hour away.

All comfortable rooms at the Kapital Hotel have cable TV, air conditioning and a private bathroom.

In the on-site restaurant, guests always have the opportunity to taste both European cuisine and traditional Caucasian cuisine.

The Samursky Forest and the Narynkola Fortress are located next to the hotel. There is also a bus stop, shops and cafes within walking distance. The ancient city of Derbent is two hours away by car.

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Tour conditions

Group

up to 40 tourists

Minimum age

5 years old

Duration

4 days 3 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 scheme: 1 night in Makhachkala, 2 nights in Derbent;
two meals a day: breakfast at the base and lunch according to the program;
entrance tickets to museums.

Paid extra

air and railway tickets to Makhachkala and back;
boating on the canyon (from 500 rubles);
entrance tickets to the Nokhyo Cave complex (500 rubles);
dinners;
souvenirs and other personal purchases;
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..

It's important to know

passport;
cash for additional payments on the tour (according to the program), for meals and souvenirs;
telephone;
phone charging + powerbank;
medicines, from the general take nosp, strepils, patch, paracetamol;
moisturizing cream;
antiseptic, eye drops;
toothpaste and brush;
shampoo gel;
hairbrush;
deodorant;
swimsuit;
towel;
underwear and socks;
T-shirts;
comfortable shoes and flip-flops;
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.

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