The Spirit of Dagestan. 3-day guided tour

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The ideal solution for those who are limited in time, but want to get to know the nature, culture and history of Dagestan as effectively as possible. We will see the most famous and picturesque places of Dagestan: the pearl of Dagestan — Sulak Canyon, wander through the most ancient city of Derbent and visit the largest sand dune in Europe — Sarykum dune.

As well as overnight stays in guest houses in the mountains, which provides a unique opportunity to experience the rhythm of mountain people's lives and get to know their traditions from the inside — an experience inaccessible to those who return to a city hotel every evening.

Location

Republic of Dagestan, Makhachkala

Sightseeing tours

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Tour highlights

Boat trip

We will rush along the Chirkeysky reservoir with a breeze

The history of the mountain village

We will visit the Museum of local lore in ancient Gunib

Ancient Derbent

We will see the ekranoplan, the embankment, the fortress, the mosque, and walk along the ancient streets.

Itinerary

Day 1 - Meeting. Sulak Canyon. Sarykum Dune
08:00-09:00 Meeting at Makhachkala airport (we recommend arriving before 09:00).
Getting to know the guide and the group.
Sarykum Dune — immerse yourself in the surreal world of sand dunes surrounded by mountains.
This is the largest dune in Europe — an ideal place for a photo shoot.
Sulak Canyon — admire the turquoise river from the best viewing platforms in Dubki village.
Chirkey Reservoir is a short stop at the largest reservoir in the North Caucasus and a boat ride to feel the wind of freedom.
Lunch — fragrant hinkal and fresh urbech at the Glavryba trout farm or cozy Peach Orchard.
Gimrinskaya Tower and Irganai reservoir: Short stops (30 and 15 minutes) to explore the history and nature.
An evening at the guest house with national dishes — chudu and herbal tea, accompanied by the guide's stories about Dagestan traditions.
Check-in at a cozy guest house in Guniba (rooms for 23 people, facilities for 23 rooms).

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Day 2 - Gunib and Gamsutl
07:30-08:30 Breakfast at the guest house with homemade tortillas and local honey.
Ascent to the abandoned village, nicknamed Dagestan Machu Picchu (4 hours, including a drop-off by car and a 1.8 km walking route with an altitude difference of 14501670 m).
The views of the Saddleback Mountains and the Lighthouse will fascinate you.
Lunch at the Adat cafe in Gunib — hot dishes and fresh vegetables from local chefs.
Guided tour of Verkhny Gunib, visiting the Museum of local lore, the monument White Cranes, Tsarskaya Polyana, Shamil's gazebo and the Gunib fortress.
A soulful evening in a guest house with a shah pilaf and stories about Caucasian legends around the campfire.
Overnight at a guest house in Gunib or Derbent (depending on the weather).

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Day 3 - Derbent. Departure
Breakfast at the guest house or hotel with traditional miracles and fragrant tea.
Lun Ekranoplane — you will see a unique Soviet ekranoplane on the shore of the Caspian Sea — an engineering masterpiece that impresses with its scale.
A 2000-year-old city tour.
Visit the Naryn Kala Fortress, the Juma Mosque (8th century), the colorful magals of the old town and the local souvenir market.
Lunch at a Derbent restaurant with South Dagestan delicacies - dolma and fresh vegetables.
A walk along the embankment.
Enjoy the views of the Caspian Sea and take the final photos.
Farewell evening at the ethnodome with shah pilaf, dolma and tea party with live music.
17:00-18:0 0 Transfer to Makhachkala airport or to the city.

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Difficulty

Suitable for everyone

Accommodation

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Camp Site, Guest House

1 night
Hotel

1 night

Comfort

Midscale

The tour includes accommodation at a campsite in Gunib / Chalda and at a hotel in Derbent./Makhachkala (3* hotels and certified guest houses) — depending on the weather.

The cost of the tour for 1 person with 2-bed accommodation, depending on the date of arrival, RUB.:

Check-in	Cost
October	26990
September	49990

The following are the placement options that were available in 2024. 3* hotels and certified guest houses are booked upon request for vacation dates, so the name of the accommodation will be announced later.

Eagle's Nest Campsite (Gunib)

The Eagle's Nest tourist base offers its guests comfortable accommodation in cozy rooms with a refrigerator, TV and bathroom.

Another option

Ismail's Guest House (Choh)

Accommodation in a guest house.

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Tour conditions

Group

From 3 to 19 tourists

Minimum age

8 years old

Duration

3 days 2 nights

Group meets at

Republic of Dagestan, Makhachkala

Included in price

transfer from Makhachkala airport (from 16:00 to 18:00 Moscow time) and back;
accommodation in comfortable hotels and guest houses in the mountains;
Comfortable transportation: all excursions take place in modern minivans and buses, depending on the size of the group.;
Meals: breakfasts, lunches, dinners;
a professional guide.

Paid extra

air and railway tickets to Makhachkala and back;
meals not specified in the program;
surcharge for 1-bed accommodation/higher level hotel;
additional services;
personal expenses.

It's important to know

Air and railway tickets are not included in the price of the tour. You can purchase them yourself or contact us for help.

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6 – 8 Sep 3 days 2 nights

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