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. 

Let's 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
from
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$291
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Duration
4 Days
3 Nights
Departures
  • Group departures
    • 3 – 6 April
    • 10 – 13 April
    • 17 – 20 April
    • 24 – 27 April
or
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 ride with the breeze on a fast 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. 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;
    • The Capital Hotel.

    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.

    During the sightseeing tour, you will see Makhachkala from a bird's-eye view, 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 citizens, for whom the boulevard is a favorite place for walks.

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

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

Accommodation

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 placementCost
For 2-, 3-bed accommodation27 000
With 1-place placement36 000
Children under 12 years old24 300
Capital 1 night

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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"The Wave" 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;
  • excursion service according to the program;
  • accommodation according to the scheme: 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;
  • boating for groups on a sprinter — from 700 rubles.;
  • entrance tickets to the Nokhyo cave complex — 500 rubles.;
  • Meals: lunch on day 3, dinners;
  • souvenirs and other personal purchases;
  • extra night at the hotel for 2-bed accommodation — 6,000 rubles.;
  • extra night at the hotel for 1-bed accommodation — 5,500 rubles.;
  • extra night at the 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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Dates and Prices

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    3 – 6 Apr 4 days 3 nights
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    10 – 13 Apr 4 days 3 nights
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    17 – 20 Apr 4 days 3 nights
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  • from
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    24 – 27 Apr 4 days 3 nights
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    1 – 4 May 4 days 3 nights
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Reviews

  • D
    Daria
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    24 Mar, 2025
    I really enjoyed the tour program. Informative and engaging. Dagestan has left a lasting place in my heart ❤️🫶 Everything was perfectly organized by Big Country and the local team. I would love to travel with you again.
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    Ksenia
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    11 Mar, 2025
    The tour was well-organized and comfortable. We visited almost all the major landmarks in the area. The only downside was that we couldn't visit the Samur Forest due to weather conditions, but that didn’t take away from our amazing experience in Dagestan. Highly recommend!
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    Nailya
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    10 Mar, 2025
    I really enjoyed everything, huge thanks to our guide, Anna, she was incredibly warm and positive. We learned so much, and most importantly, the whole experience was filled with great energy :D We stayed in a beautiful, brand-new guesthouse. Breakfasts and lunches featured homemade cottage cheese, cheese, chudu pies, soups, dolma, and much more :D we even got to make our own chudu pies and took some with us to share with our families. Thank you for a fantastic trip. The group was full of wonderful people, and all the young travelers were amazing .
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