Christmas in Dagestan

We invite you to an amazing Christmas trip to Dagestan. 

The ancient fortress of Naryn-Kala protected Derbent from the invasion of nomads for a thousand years, there was a "crossroads of civilizations" through which the famous Silk Road passed. You will learn the way of life and culture of this interesting region by taking a tour of the Old Town. And what photos will you take against the background of the masterpieces of nature — the Sary-Kum dune and in the Sulak Canyon!

Location

the city of Makhachkala
from
$305
+ tickets to the starting point of the tour
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Duration
4 Days
3 Nights
Departures
  • Group departures
    • Dates for next season
    • 5 – 8 January, 2025
or
Accommodation
  • Hotel
    3 nights
Comfort
  • Midscale
Difficulty
Easy
Suitable for everyone
Group
Up to 18 people
Minimum age
2 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

Gastronomic delights
Let's try freshly caught trout fried on coals to a crisp
Water trip
Let's take a boat ride on the reservoir with the breeze
Alpine lake
Mochok is often compared to Lake Baikal, because the ice here is so transparent that you can see the fish scurrying under it

Itinerary

  • Day 1 - Meeting, Sarykum Barkhan

    The recommended arrival time is before 12:00.

    Our tour begins with the most pleasant part of it — traditional Caucasian hospitality, we will go to lunch. 

    After a hearty lunch, we will get acquainted with the unique natural landmark of Dagestan — the Sarykum dune.

    This place is especially pleasant to visit in winter, as it is very hot here in summer and there is no shade.

    At the end of the day, we will climb to the observation deck of Tarki-Tau mountain, where we will admire the evening Makhachkala and have a cup of coffee.

    Transfer to Makhachkala, check-in at the hotel, free time.

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  • Day 2 - Sulak Canyon
  • Day 3 - Hunzakh, Lake Mochokh
  • Day 4 - Derbent. Departure
Difficulty
Suitable for everyone

Accommodation

Accommodation
  • Hotel
    3 nights
Comfort
  • Midscale

The tour includes accommodation in a hotel.

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

Cost
1/2 dbl Double29 500
Single occupancy37 000
Children under 12 years old26 550
  • Extra night at the hotel for double occupancy — 5,500 rubles.;
  • Extra night at the hotel for single occupancy — 4,500 rubles.;
  • Extra night at the hotel for triple occupancy — 6 000 rubles.;
Capital 3 nights

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 18 tourists
Minimum age
2 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;
  • habitation;
  • meals according to the tour program (HB):
    • Day 1 — lunch;
    • Day 2 — breakfast, lunch;
    • Day 3 — breakfast, lunch;
    • Day 4 — breakfast, lunch;
  • entrance tickets to museums;
  • boating.

Paid extra

  • air and railway tickets to Makhachkala and back;
  • meals not included in the tour program: dinners;
  • entrance tickets to the Barkhan and the Nokhyo cave complex;
  • skate rental;
  • souvenirs.

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;
  • personal hygiene products;
  • hairbrush;
  • deodorant;
  • towel;
  • underwear and socks;
  • T-shirts;
  • comfortable shoes;
  • 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.

Are plane tickets included in the price of the tour?
Is insurance included in the price of the tour?

Dates and Prices

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  • $305
    5 – 8 Jan, 2025 4 days 3 nights
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