Mesmerizing autumn Dagestan

Cities and natural wonders of Dagestan in an eventful tour: Makhachkala and Derbent, Naryn-Kala fortress, Sulak Canyon and the famous Sarykum dune. 

We will be able to taste dishes of the Caucasian national cuisine, attend a master class on jewelry making and join the atmosphere of peace of the highland villages.

This is a journey from the desert to the sea, from ancient villages to royal glades, from noisy waterfalls to the silence of the mountains. Dagestan's maximum in eight days!

Location

the city of Makhachkala
$1,380
+ tickets to the starting point of the tour
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Duration
8 days
7 nights
Departures
14 - 21 Jun
21 - 28 Jun
28 Jun - 5 Jul
5 - 12 Jul
12 - 19 Jul
19 - 26 Jul
26 Jul - 2 Aug
2 - 9 Aug
Accommodation
  • Hotel
    4 nights
  • Guest House
    3 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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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, now impresses with its beauty
Boat trip
We will be able to ride on the surface of the largest reservoir in the Caucasus.
A delicious tour
Let's see how they cook and try one of the most delicious dishes of Dagestan — urbech

Itinerary

  • Day 1 - Arrival in Makhachkala

    Arrival is from 9:00 to 19:00. Meeting at the airport, transfer and hotel accommodation. Rest before a big trip.

    It is possible to increase or decrease the number of days on the tour. To calculate a shortened or extended program, contact your manager.

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  • Day 2 - Sarykum dune, Sulak Canyon, Nokho Cave
  • Day 3 - Gunib: history and legends. Saltinsky waterfall. Move
  • Day 4 - Khunzakh and the Stone Bowl. Workshop for the manufacture of urbech
  • Day 5 - Kahib and Goor
  • Day 6 - Irganai reservoir. A master class on making pendants. Move
  • Day 7 - Derbent: Naryn-Kala fortress, Magaly
  • Day 8 - Departure
Difficulty
Involves moderate physical activity
Tour organizer's comments

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

Accommodation

Accommodation
  • Hotel
    4 nights
  • Guest House
    3 nights
Comfort
  • Upscale

The tour provides accommodation in 2-, 3-bed standard rooms in a hotel in Makhachkala and in a guest house in the mountains with amenities.

The cost of the tour for 1 person is 99,000 rubles.

The surcharge for 1-bed accommodation is 21,000 rubles / the entire tour period. 

The placement options are listed below. It can be replaced with similar ones.

The Metropolis 4 nights

The Metropol Hotel is waiting for its guests in Makhachkala. Wi-Fi, parking, billiard room, laundry, ironing facilities, sauna and more are at your disposal.

Each of these rooms has an excellent atmosphere for your relaxation. There is everything here to make your stay comfortable and bring only positive emotions from staying in this place.

There is a chic restaurant on site where you can pamper yourself with masterpieces from different cuisines of the world, as well as have a great time.

For various events, there is a conference room with all the necessary equipment for your success.

Within walking distance of shops, cafes, attractions, green parks of the city, as well as public transport stops, which will facilitate movement on the ground. The train station is just a 10-minute drive away.

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Guest house "U Patimat" or The Radiance of Mountains Guest House or 3 nights

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;
  • accommodation in a Makhachkala hotel in 2-, 3-bed standard rooms (4 nights) and in a guest house in the mountains (3 nights);
  • 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: lunches and dinners;
  • entrance tickets to all cultural and recreational facilities within and outside the program;
  • master class on making pendants;
  • workshop for the manufacture of urbech — 250 rubles / person.;
  • environmental fees;
  • boat tour of the Chirkeysky and Irganaysky reservoirs;
  • private transfer.

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 (the air temperature in the early morning and late evening is +8...+12C);
  • 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

  • $1,380
    14 – 21 Jun 8 days 7 nights
    Tour option - Fascinating Dagestan
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  • $1,380
    21 – 28 Jun 8 days 7 nights
    Tour option - Fascinating Dagestan
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  • $1,380
    28 Jun – 5 Jul 8 days 7 nights
    Tour option - Fascinating Dagestan
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  • $1,380
    5 – 12 Jul 8 days 7 nights
    Tour option - Fascinating Dagestan
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  • $1,380
    12 – 19 Jul 8 days 7 nights
    Tour option - Fascinating Dagestan
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Reviews Leave a review

  • A
    Anastasia
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    31 Oct, 2025
    The organization was excellent, everything was well planned, and all the information was up-to-date and provided on time.
  • V
    Valeria
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    5 Oct, 2025
    Excellent tour organization!!!
  • AK
    Alexandra Kroitoru
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    14 Apr, 2025
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    Everything was perfect