Fabulous holidays in Dagestan

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New Year is a great time and an opportunity to enjoy the beauty and hospitality of Dagestan!

We have gathered all the key places of Dagestan in one tour — in 4 days we can fully appreciate all the greatness and beauty of the Dagestan Republic. In the tour program: Sulak Canyon, Sarykum dune, the famous Hunazkh plateau with Tobot waterfall, ancient Derbent with Naryn-Kala fortress and a new attraction in the vicinity of the city — the Lun ekranoplan.

Location

the city of Makhachkala

Sightseeing tours

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Tour highlights

The stunning nature of the region

The beauty of Dagestan will not leave even the most sophisticated nature lovers unimpressed

Architecture of Derbent

Let's feel the power of the mighty history and the atmosphere of the real East in the ancient city

The Caspian Monster

Let's marvel at the size of an old Soviet ekranoplane resting on the shore of the Caspian Sea

Itinerary

Day 1 - Arrival. Excursion to Sulak canyon and Sarykum dune
Arrival at Makhachkala airport by morning flights.
Group transfer at 12:00.
Departure for an excursion along the Sulak Canyon, whose height is 1920 meters, with a visit to the observation platforms of the Chirkeysky reservoir and the canyon itself.
It is often compared to the Grand Canyon in America — the Dagestan counterpart looks no less impressive, while it has even greater depth.
A visit to the observation deck will allow you to fully appreciate the beauty of the canyon and feel its impressive size.
Lunch (included).
Today you will also see the Sarykum dune, one of the highest in the world: its height is more than 250 meters, and the size and shape of the peaks are constantly changing at the will of the winds.
Transfer to Makhachkala, check-in at a 4* hotel.
Dinner (on your own).

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Day 2 - Khunzakh plateau, Matlas
Breakfast at the hotel.
Today, the program includes a visit to the Khunzakh plateau, the widest plateau in mountainous Dagestan.
The main attraction of the plateau is the Tsolotl Canyon with steep edges, into which three mountain rivers fall from a height.
During the rainy season, the waters of these rivers descend into the canyon from a height of 50-80 meters in powerful jets and turn into a seething stream, above which white clouds of fine spray rise.
The largest of the waterfalls is the three—stage Tobot: its height reaches 100 m.
You will also visit the military fortress in Arani, a powerful fortification from the time of tsarism in the Caucasus: the Russian Emperor Alexander II once stayed in this mansion for the night.
The program of the day also includes a visit to the Matlas Gorge, cut by undulating ridges.
On its territory there is an observation deck with a small mosque, which offers a magnificent view.
Lunch at the guest house (included).
Return to the hotel.
Dinner (on your own).

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Day 3 - Derbent
Breakfast at the hotel.
Sightseeing tour of the most ancient city of Russia — Derbent.
On the way to the town of Izberbash, you will have a view of Pushkin Tau: you will notice the amazing similarity of the mountain with the profile of the great poet.
A trip to the well—known ekranoplane "Lun" - a new attraction in the suburbs of Derbent.
This so-called "Caspian monster" truly makes a deep impression.
Visit the main attraction — the citadel of Naryn-Kala, an ancient fortress that preserves the former power of the Caspian Gate.
Lunch (included).
A walk through the old part of the city — magalam.
Visiting the Kubachi ethno-house (it features hundreds of exhibits from different eras, carefully selected by the owner), the museum of carpets and Decorative and Applied Arts, located in the Armenian-Gregorian Church.
Return to the hotel.
Dinner (on your own).

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Day 4 - Departure
Breakfast.
Check-out from the hotel before 12:00.
Free time: You can stroll around the city, visit the local bazaar to buy souvenirs or locally produced products.
Self-service transfer to Makhachkala airport.

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Difficulty

Suitable for everyone

Accommodation

Hotel

3 nights

Comfort

Upscale

The tour provides double accommodation in a hotel.

Placement

2-local

1-local

Additional place

Extra night at the hotel (per room)

Monto Hotel 4*

Standard room

51 000

60 250

-

from 6,900

Monto Hotel 4*

Junior Suite Room

59 700

-

55 400

from 11,500

For children 10-12 years old, a 5% discount is provided in the main place.

Monto Hotel is located in Makhachkala. For the convenience of guests, there is a 24-hour front desk, a shuttle service, and free Wi-Fi throughout the complex.

Guests can stay in comfortable rooms of different categories. Each room is equipped with everything you need, including modern appliances, comfortable furniture, air conditioning, an individual bathroom with a set of toiletries and towels. A safe and a mini-bar will be a nice bonus.

Guests can dine in the rooftop restaurant of the hotel, or by visiting nearby cafes of Caucasian and European cuisine, stylish coffee shops and pastry shops.

Within walking distance from the Monto Hotel there is a shopping center, the Multiland children's complex, as well as many grocery and clothing stores.

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Tour conditions

Group

up to 12 tourists

Minimum age

10 years old

Duration

4 days 3 nights

Group meets at

the city of Makhachkala

Included in price

accommodation at the hotel 4*;
transportation services, including group transfers airport or railway station — hotel Makhachkala;
guide services;
entrance tickets to museums according to the program;
meals: breakfast at the hotel, lunch on the program;
water 0.5 l./ person / day.

Paid extra

air and railway tickets to Makhachkala and back;
individual transfers;
transfer to the airport on the day of departure;
meals not included in the program: dinners, lunch on day 4;
luggage tray;
souvenirs;
additional services at the hotel;
insurance against n/a.

It's important to know

Comfortable clothes are needed for hiking and seasonal recreation, including warm clothes.

Women are not recommended to wear miniskirts, tight jeans, see-through clothes, deep cleavage, short T-shirts, tight sweatshirts. The length of the skirt should not be higher than the shin, preferably ankle-length. If you still decide to wear trousers or jeans, then you need to wear a long tunic or a shirt below the knee on top. Also, women should have a handkerchief with them, since in some establishments they may not be allowed without it.

Tips for men: do not wear shorts. It's best if you wear regular trousers or ankle-length jeans. It is also not recommended to wear sleeveless T-shirts.

Language and rules of conduct:

Dagestan is the most multinational republic in Russia. The local population communicates mainly in Russian, and local speech can be heard in conversations among themselves. The official languages of the Republic of Dagestan are Russian and the languages of the peoples of Dagestan. Only 14 languages of Dagestan have a written language, and the rest are non-written

The majority of the population professes Islam, as a result, here, as in other republics of the North Caucasus, they do not accept defiant behavior, disrespect for elders, very open and vulgar clothes, excessive attention to others (especially women), and the manifestation of love feelings in public is condemned.

Obscene language and vulgar clothing are considered disrespectful behavior. During the Azan – the call to prayer, it is better to be silent, you can not walk across in front of the worshipper. It is worth photographing people, especially women, only by asking for permission.

The tour participant must respect the cultural and historical values, traditions and customs of the indigenous and local population of the region. The main thing is to respect local customs and laws, behave with dignity and kindness.

What to wear in Dagestan?

Women are not recommended to wear miniskirts, tight jeans, see-through things, deep cleavage, short T-shirts, tight sweatshirts. The length of the skirt should not be higher than the shin, preferably ankle-length. If you still decide to wear trousers or jeans, then you need to wear a long tunic or a shirt below the knee on top. Also, women should have a handkerchief with them, since in some establishments they may not be allowed without it.

Tips for men: do not wear shorts. It's best if you wear regular trousers or ankle-length jeans. It is also not recommended to wear sleeveless T-shirts.

Visit to the mosque:

Before entering the mosque, you must take off your shoes, you can put them in a bag and take them with you or leave them on the shelves specially provided for this purpose. To visit the mosque, you should dress appropriately. Some mosques have two entrances — one for men, the other for women. It is not surprising that men and women pray separately in the mosque. Depending on the internal architectural structure of the mosque, women are provided with a balcony for prayer or a certain place in the back of the mosque, separated from the rest of the space by a screen.

Muslims who perform ablution five times a day are very sensitive to various foreign odors!

Rules of conduct in the mosque:

A believer is always expected to behave calmly and respectfully. Loud conversation and everything that can disturb the peace of believers who have specially gathered for prayer are considered a manifestation of bad upbringing.

Following these simple rules will help you avoid trouble.

Smoking and alcohol:

Men can smoke. But when older people appear, it is better to tactfully hide a cigarette behind your back.

There are also restrictions on alcoholic beverages – you can buy them, but not everywhere. Drinking alcohol in crowded places is unacceptable.

Dates and Prices

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4 – 7 Jan, 2025 4 days 3 nights

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