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Picturesque waterfalls and canyons, abandoned villages and ancient cities, mosques and fortresses — all this awaits you on a winter tour of Dagestan.

During a short trip to one of the Caucasian republics, you will take a lot of photos against the background of snow-capped mountains and feel the special atmosphere of this hospitable region of Russia!

Location

the city of Makhachkala

Sightseeing tours

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Tour highlights

Majestic mountains and canyons

We will visit the most beautiful places of mountainous Dagestan, including the famous Sulak Canyon

Juicy cuisine of the peoples of the Caucasus

Let's try different dishes of Caucasian cuisine, including Dagestan tortillas — miracle

Ancient city

Let's take a walk through the significant places and quiet streets of Derbent, one of the most ancient cities in the world

Itinerary

Day 1 - Arrival, Sarykum barkhan, sightseeing tour of Makhachkala
13:00 Gathering of the group from the central hotel in Makhachkala: ZHAK, Irchi Kazaka str., 31A.
13:15 Gathering of the group at the railway station in Makhachkala.
13:45 Gathering of the group at Makhachkala airport.
14:00 The beginning of the program of the day.
The program of the day:
Sarykum Barkhan — sightseeing tour of Makhachkala: a port city, a young capital.
Transfer and accommodation to the hotel, Izberbash/Kaspiysk.

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Day 2 - Tobot Waterfall, Matlas, Khunzakh, Karadakh gorge
07:00 Breakfast.
07:30 Start of the day's program.
The program of the day:
Tobot Waterfall — Stone bowl — Matlas plateau — Khunzakh village — lunch (included in the price) – Karadakh gorge.
Transfer and accommodation in a hotel in Izberbash/Kaspiysk.
The mileage per day is 335 km, the duration is 9 hours.
The order of excursions on the second and third days of the program may vary.

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Day 3 - Ekranoplan Lun, sightseeing tour of Derbent
08:00 The beginning of the day's program.
The program of the day:
Transfer to South Dagestan — Lun ekranoplan — sightseeing tour of Derbent: the fortress wall of Dagh-Bars, Juma mosque, a walk through the magals of the old city — the citadel of Naryn-Kala. Lunch (included in the price).
Transfer and accommodation to the hotel, Izberbash/Kaspiysk
Mileage per day is 190 km, duration is 8-9 hours.
The order of excursions on the second and third days of the program may vary.

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Day 4 - Sulak canyon, Yantarnoye fishery, departure
07:30 Start of the day's program
The program of the day:
Sulak Canyon — observation decks with views of the Sulak Canyon, a boat trip along the Chirkeysky reservoir — the Yantarnoye fishery.
Lunch (included in the price).
Attention: skiing in the Chirkeysky reservoir is temporarily replaced by visiting the Nokhyo caves.
Mileage per day is 280 km, duration is 8 hours.
15:00 Transfer to the airport / Makhachkala railway station.

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Difficulty

Suitable for everyone

Accommodation

Hotel

3 nights

Comfort

Upscale

The tour includes accommodation in a hotel.

The cost of the tour PER ROOM, depending on the accommodation, RUB.:

Placement	The validity period of the price / arrival date	Twin/Double	Single	Triple*	2Ad+1Ch
Okean 3* Group of Companies, Izberbash	17.12.2023 - 06.04.2024	50000	34000	72000	69000
AZIMUT 4* Hotel, Kaspiysk	04.01.2024, 21.02.2024	56000	42000	78000	71000

* for triple accommodation, hotels along the route provide DBL/TWN + additional. a bed or sofa, or three separate beds (depending on the hotel's facilities).

Twin— double room (has two separate beds).

Double — double room (one double bed).

Single — single room.

Triple— for triple accommodation, hotels/camp sites along the route provide DBL/TWN + additional. a bed or sofa, or three separate beds (depending on the hotel's facilities).

2Ad+1Ch— DBL+CH — room for two adults and a child, from 7 to 12 years old inclusive.

Possible accommodation options are indicated. The specified accommodation facilities can be replaced with similar ones by the decision of the tour operator.

The Ocean Hotel

The Ocean Hotel is located on the seashore in Izberbash, 100 meters from the city beach. There is also a bar and a terrace on site. It offers a restaurant, a 24-hour front desk and free Wi-Fi in all areas. Room service is available. Guests can book family rooms.

All rooms are equipped with air conditioning, a wardrobe, a flat-screen TV with cable channels, a refrigerator, a kettle and a hairdryer. There is also a shower. All rooms at the hotel have a seating area.

You can play table tennis at the Okean Hotel.

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Another option

AZIMUT Hotel

AZIMUT Kaspiysk Hotel is located in Kaspiysk, 1.3 km from Laguna Beach.

It offers a restaurant, free private parking, a seasonal outdoor pool and a fitness center. The reception is open 24 hours a day.

Free Wi-Fi is available throughout the complex. Room service is also available.

The hotel has a bar. Some units also have a kitchen, equipped with a microwave, a refrigerator, and a minibar. A buffet breakfast is served every morning at the hotel.

At AZIMUT Kaspiysk Hotel, guests can relax on the terrace.

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Tour conditions

Group

up to 19 tourists

Minimum age

10 years old

Duration

4 days 3 nights

Group meets at

the city of Makhachkala

Included in price

group transfers from Makhachkala airport and railway station on the first day of the tour upon arrival;
group transfer to the airport and railway station of Makhachkala upon departure on the final day of the tour;
accommodation at the hotel according to the tour program;
guided tours with professional guides and qualified drivers;
meals: breakfast at the hotel + 3 lunches along the tour route;
entrance tickets to the sites of visits according to the excursion program, environmental fees of nature reserves.

Paid extra

air and railway tickets to Makhachkala and back;
excursions, entertainment and entrance tickets to facilities not included in the tour program;
individual transfers from / to the airport and railway station of Makhachkala, as well as any individual transport service;
meals not specified in the tour program.

It's important to know

travel clothes should be, first of all, comfortable. Take with you what you usually wear for hiking and recreation.
for visiting protected areas and mountain gorges, sneakers with durable and non-slip soles are best suited.
regardless of the predicted weather conditions, you need to take several warm clothes, several pairs of replacement shoes, and rain clothes (they will be useful in case of a cold snap).
sun hats, cream, sunglasses. Sunglasses are a must-have attribute in the mountains, regardless of the season.
clothing that covers the shoulders and arms during the daytime hours of active sun.
When visiting shrines, appropriate clothing will be needed: women must wear clothes to the mosque that will cover the entire body, only the face and hands remain open, trousers are not allowed. It is enough for men to wear trousers and a shirt with sleeves to visit the mosque.

Dates and Prices

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2 – 5 Jan, 2025 4 days 3 nights

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19 – 22 Feb, 2025 4 days 3 nights

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Lights of winter Dagestan