Caucasian impromptu. Travel to Dagestan from April to September

This tour will introduce us to the culture of the republic and the stunning views that inspire every traveler. 

We will plunge into the history of the "land of mountains", walk through the narrow streets of Dagestan villages, climb the impregnable fortress in Derbent, stop at the real "Caspian monster" — the Lun ekranoplane, and also taste the local gastronomy.

Location

the city of Makhachkala
$373
+ tickets to the starting point of the tour
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Duration
4 days
3 nights
Departures
4 - 7 Jun
11 - 14 Jun
18 - 21 Jun
25 - 28 Jun
2 - 5 Jul
9 - 12 Jul
16 - 19 Jul
23 - 26 Jul
Accommodation
  • Hotel
    3 nights
Comfort
  • Midscale
Difficulty
Easy
Suitable for everyone
Group
From 18 to 40 tourists
Minimum age
5 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

Free day
On the third day we will have the opportunity to join day trips or relax by the sea
Boat trip
Let's take a breeze ride on a fast boat through the largest reservoir in the North Caucasus
The taste of Dagestan
We will have lunch with freshly caught trout fried on coals to a crisp

Itinerary

  • Day 1 - Meeting. Makhachkala

    Gathering of the group at the airport of Makhachkala.

    The recommended arrival time is before 13:00.

    Group transfers:

    • Uytash airport;
    • railway station, Makhachkala.

    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.

    The city of contrasts and national color, the capital of the Republic of Dagestan is ready to share its secrets and beauty.

    During the sightseeing tour, you will see Makhachkala from a bird's-eye view by climbing to the observation deck on Mount Tarki.

    Then go down to the main mosque of the republic, Yusuf Bey Jami, where you will get a closer look at the architecture and interior decoration.

    Complete your tour of the city with a walk along the Rhodope Boulevard, named after the Rhodope Mountain range in Bulgaria.

    There is a city embankment and a beach, a summer garden, Avar and Kumyk theaters.

    The avenue is a concentration of monuments in honor of cultural and artistic figures of Dagestan.

    Briefly immerse yourself in the leisurely life of carefree townspeople, for whom the boulevard is a favorite place for walks.

    After completing the program, you will go to the hotel.

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  • Day 2 - Sulak Canyon
  • Day 3 - Free day
  • Day 4 - Derbent. Naryn-Kala Fortress, Lun. Departure
Difficulty
Suitable for everyone

Accommodation

Accommodation
  • Hotel
    3 nights
Comfort
  • Midscale

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

Below is a possible accommodation option in Makhachkala. It can be replaced with a similar one.

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

Type of placementCost
For 2-, 3-bed accommodation27 000
For 1st placement36 000
Children under 12 years of age24 300
The Tourist Hotel 1 night

The hotel provides guests with comfortable rooms equipped with a bathroom, air conditioning, TV and refrigerator. There is a restaurant where you can order meals: breakfast, lunch and dinner. Wi-Fi is available throughout the hotel.

Guests can make use of free parking and an elevator on site. Additional services are also offered: laundry, ironing service and concierge service. Pets are not allowed. Check—in is possible after 14:00, check-out before 12:00.

Nearby are the central Juma Mosque, the Dagestan Museum of Fine Arts and the monument to Rasul Gamzatov. Dynamo Stadium and Sultan Delimkhanov Mosque are also nearby.

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The Volna Hotel 2 nights

Tour conditions

Group
From 18 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: 1 night in Makhachkala, 2 nights in Derbent;
  • 2 meals a day: breakfast and lunch according to the program;
  • entrance tickets to museums.

Paid extra

  • air and railway tickets to Makhachkala and back;
  • boat trip for groups on a sprinter — from 700 rub.;
  • entrance tickets to the Nokhyo cave complex — 500 rub.;
  • Meals: lunch on day 3, dinners;
  • souvenirs and other personal purchases;
  • insurance (optional);
  • extra night in a hotel with 2-bed accommodation — 6 000 rub.;
  • an extra night in a hotel with 1-bed accommodation — 5,500 rubles.;
  • an extra night in a hotel with 3-bed accommodation — 7,000 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;
  • 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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  • A
    Alexei
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    14 May, 2026
    The tour was organized quickly and efficiently. I was picked up directly from the hotel and taken to the airport right on time. At first, I was a bit hesitant about making full prepayment, but in the end everything went smoothly and my concerns turned out to be unfounded.
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    Lidia Neretina
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    27 Feb, 2026
    The tour was well organized and fast-paced.
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    Svetlana
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    5 Dec, 2025
    Awesome Any issue was resolved quickly. Free operators are connected and provide assistance👌