Express tour of Dagestan. Sightseeing tour

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A colorful and eventful 3-day tour! Ideal for those who come for a few days and want to see all the fun in a short time.

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.

Location

Republic of Dagestan, Makhachkala

Sightseeing tours

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

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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 of guests at Makhachkala airport, departure to Sulak Canyon.
Sarykum dune.
Boating on the Chirkeysky reservoir.
Lunch at the Glavryba trout farm or at the Peach Orchard.
Observation deck on the Sulak Canyon. Pic. Oaks.
Observation deck at the Chirkeyskoye reservoir.
Departure to Gunib.
Gimrinsky tunnel.
Stops:
Gimrinskaya Tower (30 min);
Irganai reservoir (15 min).
Check-in at a guest house or hotel.

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Day 2 - Gunib
Breakfast at the guest house.
Gamsutl (ascent and descent takes 4 hours).
Gunib.
Lunch at a cafe.
Observation deck, monument "White Cranes".
The Museum of Local Lore in Gunib.
Upper Gunib tour.
Tsarskaya polyana.
Shamil's gazebo.
Gunib fortress.
Departure to Derbent.
Check-in at the hotel (possible overnight stay in the mountains due to adverse weather conditions).

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Day 3 - Derbent, departure
Breakfast at the hotel.
Check-out from the hotel.
The Lun ekranoplane.
Lunch at a restaurant in Derbent.
Guided tour of Naryn Kala fortress, Juma Mosque (8th century), Old Town (Magaly).
Local market, souvenir shops.
A walk along the Derbent embankment.
Departure to the airport or to Makhachkala at 18:00-19:00.

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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 / Chokhe and a hotel in Derbent (3* hotels and certified guest houses).

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

Check-in	Cost
28.02-02.03	23 990
07.03-09.03 14.03-16.03 21.03-23.03 28.03-30.03 04.04-06.04 11.04-13.04 18.04-20.04 25.04-27.04 04.10-06.10 11.10-13.10 18.10-20.10 25.10-27.10	26990
02.05-04.05 05.05-07.05 07.05-09.05 09.05-11.05 16.05-19.05 23.05-25.05	29 990
06.09-08.09 13.09-15.09 20.09-22.09 27.09-29.09	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 and back;
accommodation in comfortable hotels and guest houses in the mountains. Breakfast and lunch are included in the price of the tour;
- Derbent city / Makhachkala city;
- Gunib village / Chalda village (mountains);
comfortable transportation: all excursions take place in modern minivans and buses, depending on the size of the group.
Meals: breakfast and lunch options. The menu is selected depending on your preferences (vegetarian/meat dishes, milk, baby food, etc.). Be sure to inform the manager about your wishes when booking the tour;
a professional guide.

Paid extra

air and railway tickets to Makhachkala and back;
meals not included in the program: dinners throughout the route;
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.

Dates and Prices

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16 – 18 May 3 days 2 nights

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23 – 25 May 3 days 2 nights

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6 – 8 Sep 3 days 2 nights

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13 – 15 Sep 3 days 2 nights

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20 – 22 Sep 3 days 2 nights

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11 – 13 Oct 3 days 2 nights

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18 – 20 Oct 3 days 2 nights

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25 – 27 Oct 3 days 2 nights

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