Good New Year in Dagestan. Sightseeing tour

Let's celebrate the year 2026 in the southernmost city of Russia, look into the oldest fortresses and discover their secrets, enjoy the winter sea, try national dishes and one of them, by a miracle, even learn how to cook ourselves.

We will visit the real Dagestan desert, take a boat ride with the breeze, get to know the locals and experience the special Caucasian hospitality. If desired, we can celebrate New Year's Eve in the restaurant with a bright show program.

Location

Republic of Dagestan, Karabudakhkent district, Makhachkala airport (Uytash), 1/1
$497
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Duration
5 days
4 nights
Departures
29 Dec - 2 Jan, 2027
Accommodation
  • Hotel
    4 nights
Comfort
  • Midscale
Difficulty
Easy
Suitable for everyone
Group
From 6 to 36 tourists
Minimum age
6 years old
Group meet at
Republic of Dagestan, Karabudakhkent district, Makhachkala airport (Uytash), 1/1
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Weekends: 8am - 7pm (GMT +3)
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Tour highlights

Immersive meal at the local residents
Let's get acquainted with the way of life and traditions of the highlanders by visiting a Caucasian family.
Colorful workshops
We will learn the subtleties of carpet weaving and cooking a national dish — a miracle
An exciting walk
Let's go with the breeze through the gorges of the Chirkeysky reservoir by boat
Winter fun at the mountain lake
If desired, we will ride on cheesecakes, ice skates or horses, and then warm up with tea from the samovar
Let's discover a mini-desert
Let's run along the sand of the Sarykum dune, take wonderful photos and get a boost of energy from the local environment
New Year's Eve in the southernmost city
In Derbent, we will learn the secrets of the ancient fortress of Naryn-Kala, look into the Juma Mosque and certainly make wishes.

Itinerary

  • Day 1 - Arrival. Sulak Canyon, Sarykum dune and Chirkey reservoir

    Meeting of the group at the airport "Whitash" Makhachkala. The recommended arrival time is before 12:00.

    A trip to the legendary Sulak Canyon — it is not only the deepest canyon in Europe, but also one of the main natural attractions of Dagestan.

    On the way to the Sulak Canyon, the golden monument of Dagestan, the Sarykum dune, awaits us. We'll visit a mini-desert, take beautiful photos, run along the sand, and get a boost of energy from the local environment.

    We organized lunch at one of the best trout farms — you can taste the freshest, healthiest and most natural fish.

    Then we will go to the top of the canyon in the village. Oak trees. From the observation deck we will admire the turquoise waters of Sulak, enjoy the beauty and power of the canyon.

    And finally, we'll stop by the Chirkeysky reservoir, where we'll take fabulous photos with a beautiful view. Let's take a boat ride with the breeze through the gorges of the reservoir and get amazing impressions, take great photos!

    We are going to a hotel on the shore of the Caspian Sea, next to the central embankment on one of the main streets of Derbent.

    Free evening.

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  • Day 2 - New Year's Derbent, Naryn-Kala fortress and immersive meal in the ethnodome
  • Day 3 - The Lun ekranoplane and Hoochni. Master class
  • Day 4 - Tobot Waterfall and Mochoh Lake
  • Day 5 - Makhachkala, Juma mosque, interactive museum. Departure
Difficulty
Suitable for everyone
Tour organizer's comments

The program will be very easy and at the same time intense, most of the viewing platforms and locations are suitable for access by car! All viewing platforms are within walking distance. No physical training is required. 

Accommodation

Accommodation
  • Hotel
    4 nights
Comfort
  • Midscale
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The tour includes hotel accommodation.

The surcharge for single occupancy is 8,000 rubles.

The cost for children under 12 years old is 34,000 rubles.

Hotel 4 nights

Tour conditions

Group
From 6 to 36 tourists
Minimum age
6 years old
Duration
5 days 4 nights
Group meets at
Republic of Dagestan, Karabudakhkent district, Makhachkala airport (Uytash), 1/1

Included in price

  • transportation services according to the program;
  • hotel accommodation (4 nights in Derbent);
  • meals specified in the program:
    • Day 1 — lunch;
    • Day 2 — breakfast, immersive meal;
    • Day 3 — breakfast, lunch;
    • Day 4 — breakfast, lunch;
    • Day 5 — breakfast, lunch;
  • guided tour service according to the program;
  • entrance tickets to museums.

Paid extra

  • air and railway tickets to Makhachkala and back;
  • meals not included in the tour program: dinners, approximately 600 rubles/person.;
  • the surcharge for single occupancy is 8000 rubles.;
  • New Year's banquet — 5,000 rubles/person.

It's important to know

Personal equipment you need for the tour
  • comfortable clothes for trips to the mountains (you can wear tracksuits, jeans, trousers, dresses, skirts, T-shirts, sweaters), but not short, not tight;
  • comfortable shoes (heels don't fit, urban shoes that you're sorry to get dirty/scratched), sneakers/sneakers/sports sandals would be ideal;
  • passport;
  • battery charger;
  • personal medications if you are taking anything specific;
  • headdress;
  • raincoat, as the weather in the mountains is very changeable;
  • Be sure to have more cash with you, as there is no bank card acceptance in the villages, and entertainment is paid for only in cash.
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Dates and Prices

  • $497
    29 Dec, 2026 – 2 Jan, 2027 5 days 4 nights
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Reviews Leave a review

  • I
    Igor
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    27 Apr, 2026
    In addition to the excellent organization of every aspect of the tour, what really stood out were the people running it. We had two guides - Omar, who is experienced, incredibly positive, and very friendly - and Shamil, who is younger but just as positive, supportive, and enthusiastic. It’s hard to imagine more welcoming people. They always listened to our wishes, supported us, answered all our questions, and helped with anything that came up. The whole experience felt less like a typical tour - and more like traveling to the mountains with friends :) From the bottom of my heart, I’d like to say that these people truly set an example of kindness and hospitality. I sincerely wish them continued success - they treat their guests with the same warmth and positivity with which this review is written.
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    Albina
    about provider
    15 Apr, 2026
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    Many thanks to Big Country, everything was organized at the highest level. Special thanks to the manager ❤️
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    Evgenia
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    14 Apr, 2026
    Everything was good