Fascinating Dagestan

In one tour, you will visit cities, historical and cultural monuments and natural wonders: Makhachkala and Derbent, the Naryn-Kala fortress, the "land of towers" — the ghost villages of Kahib and Goor, Chirkey hydroelectric power station and reservoir, Sulak Canyon and the famous Sarykum dune!

Try the dishes of the Caucasian national cuisine, attend a master class on making pendants and join the atmosphere of peace and comfort of ancient high-mountain villages.

Location

the city of Makhachkala
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Duration
8 Days
7 Nights
Departures
  • Group departures
    • 6 – 13 April
    • 13 – 20 April
    • 20 – 27 April
    • 27 April – 4 May
or
Accommodation
  • Hotel
    7 nights
Comfort
  • Upscale
Difficulty
Moderate
Involves moderate physical activity
Group
From 1 to 14 tourists
Minimum age
8 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

The history of ancient Derbent
The city, which has survived for thousands of years, has managed to preserve its "face" and now impresses with its beauty
Boat trip
Let's ride on the surface of the largest Chirkeysky reservoir in the Caucasus
A delicious tour
Let's go to the workshop where they make urbech using ancient technologies, learn the history and taste

Itinerary

  • Day 1 - Arrival. Makhachkala

    Welcome to Dagestan.

    After arrival, you go to the hotel, check in and relax.

    Timing of the day:

    • 09:00-19:00 Meeting at the airport;
    • transfer to the hotel;
    • accommodation in Makhachkala.
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  • Day 2 - Sarykum barkhan, Sulak canyon, boating on the Chirkeysky reservoir
  • Day 3 - Gunib, Saltinsky waterfall
  • Day 4 - Khunzakh, Stone bowl, visit to the workshop for making urbech
  • Day 5 - Tour of Derbent, Naryn-Kala fortress
  • Day 6 - Kahib and Goor
  • Day 7 - Irganai reservoir, Untsukul with a master class on making a pendant
  • Day 8 - Makhachkala market. Departure
Difficulty
Involves moderate physical activity
Tour organizer's comments

Basic, physical activity is minimal.

The tour is suitable for tourists of any level of physical fitness. But there are places that will require additional physical training from you: Gamsutl, Karadakh gorge, Goor, Kahib.

Accommodation

Accommodation
  • Hotel
    7 nights
Comfort
  • Upscale

The tour provides accommodation in hotels in 2-, 3-bed rooms with all amenities in a hotel in Makhachkala.

The cost of the tour per person depends on the date of arrival:

  • from 02.03 to 20.04 — 80,000 rubles.;
  • from 27.04 to 05.10 — 90,000 rubles.;
  • from 12.10 to 21.12 — 80,000 rubles.

Please specify additional accommodation conditions when booking.

The surcharge for 1-bed accommodation is 18,600 rubles.

The possible placement option is listed below. It can be replaced with similar ones.

"Metropol" 7 nights

The beach is only a 6-minute walk away. The Metropol Hotel is located in Makhachkala, a 10-minute walk from the Caspian Sea coast. It offers table tennis, an indoor swimming pool and a free fitness center. Free Wi-Fi is available.

The hotel offers comfortable rooms decorated in warm colours and equipped with air conditioning and a flat-screen TV with satellite channels. Featuring a shower, the private bathroom also comes with a hairdryer and free toiletries. Some rooms have a balcony.

The Metropol Hotel has a bar and a restaurant. Staff at the 24-hour front desk can assist guests with laundry and ironing services. The car can be left free of charge in the private parking.

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Tour conditions

Group
From 1 to 14 tourists
Minimum age
8 years old
Duration
8 days 7 nights
Group meets at
the city of Makhachkala

Included in price

  • Meals: breakfast;
  • hotel accommodation in 2-, 3-bed rooms with all amenities;
  • transportation services on the route;
  • tour guide services;
  • airport — hotel — airport transfer.

Paid extra

  • air and railway tickets to Makhachkala and back;
  • meals not included in the tour program;
  • entrance tickets to cultural and recreational facilities according to the tour program;
  • master class on making pendants;
  • environmental fees;
  • boating on the reservoir;
Additionally, you can order:
  • entrance tickets to cultural and recreational facilities outside the tour program;
  • private transfer;
  • The surcharge for 1-bed accommodation is 18,600 rubles.

It's important to know

Personal equipment you need for the tour
  • cash (it doesn't catch the net well in the mountains);
  • personal first aid kit and insect bite repellent (if necessary);                                  
  • lightweight long sleeve shirt (the shirt will protect your hands and neck from burning);                
  • cap / panama hat; 
  • swimwear;
  • comfortable sports hiking shoes for the season (not to be confused with sneakers and ballet flats!);     
  • jacket (early morning and late evening air temperature +8...+12C);                                         
  • Optional for girls: dress for a photo shoot;                                                            
  • a raincoat (preferably not a disposable one) or a membrane jacket;                                
  • sunglasses;                                                                                                   
  • sunscreen, lipstick.

Please do not take excessively low-cut clothes with you, shorts should not be above the knee, men should make do with light sweatpants. It is recommended for women to take a light knee-length dress with closed shoulders for walks, excursions and moving.

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Dates and Prices

  • from
    $943
    6 – 13 Apr 8 days 7 nights
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  • from
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    13 – 20 Apr 8 days 7 nights
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  • from
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    20 – 27 Apr 8 days 7 nights
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  • from
    $1,061
    27 Apr – 4 May 8 days 7 nights
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  • from
    $1,061
    4 – 11 May 8 days 7 nights
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Reviews

  • D
    Dmitry
    about provider
    14 Mar, 2025
    The tour provider responded to all questions promptly and efficiently arranged the transfer and hotel. The guide was a knowledgeable and reliable professional.