Selfie tour of winter Dagestan

A tour for the cheerful and hardy: passes, lots and lots of mountains, dances, contests and songs are waiting for you! 

During the 4 days of the trip, we will see the most "delicious" locations of Dagestan. We will spend the night in mountain guest houses to feel the spirit of the peoples of Dagestan, where 40 languages are spoken. Waterfalls in Khunzakh, high-altitude reservoirs, delicious national food and picnics among the stunning landscapes of old villages are waiting for us. 

Location

Russia, Republic of Dagestan, Makhachkala
from
US$ 681
US$ 579
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Duration
4 Days
3 Nights
Departures
  • Group departures
    • 12 – 15 Dec
    • 26 – 29 Dec
    • 9 – 12 Jan, 2025
    • 23 – 26 Jan, 2025
or
Accommodation
  • Guest House
    3 nights
Comfort
  • Basic+
Difficulty
Easy
For any person
Group
Up to 16 people
Minimum age
12 years old
Group meet at
Russia, Republic of Dagestan, Makhachkala
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Weekdays: 8am - 8pm
Weekends: 8am - 7pm (GMT +3)
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Tour highlights

Boat trip
Let's admire the turquoise waters of Sulak from aboard a speedboat
Following in the footsteps of the artists
We will visit a real open-air museum, the surroundings of which inspired Aivazovsky and other artists
Immersion in culture
We will visit a Caucasian family in one of the mountain villages, get acquainted with everyday life and traditions
Trekking up the mountain
We will go up to the abandoned mountain village of Gamsutl, which is located in a remote place
Trout World
We will have lunch at a restaurant on one of the best trout farms in Dagestan
Troll Language
Let's take a bright photo on a 5-meter rocky ledge above the abyss

Itinerary

  • Day 1 - Group meeting. Sulak Canyon

    Meeting at the airport of Makhachkala until 12:00.

    Departure to the Sulak Canyon in Dagestan.

    Lunch at a restaurant on one of the best trout farms in Dagestan.

    • Sulak Canyon is one of the most beautiful in the world and the deepest canyon in Europe. It surpasses even the Grand Canyon in Arizona in depth;
    • from the observation deck in Dubki village, we will admire the turquoise waters of Sulak, enjoy the beauty and power of the Sulak Canyon. Next, our way lies to the village of Zubutli;
    • descent to Zubutli village and boating for an additional fee;
    • The Chirkeyskaya hydroelectric power plant, which we will see along the way, is the most powerful in the North Caucasus. Above it in Russia is only the dam of the Sayano-Shushenskaya hydroelectric power station. 

    Free time.

    Check-in at the guest house.

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  • Day 2 - Ghost village Gamsutl, Gunib village, Saltinsky waterfall
  • Day 3 - Tobot and Itlatlar Waterfalls
  • Day 4 - Goor and Kahib. Departure
Difficulty
For any person
Tour organizer's comments

The ascent to Gamsutl involves a drop-off by car and a walking route. In the parking lot, local residents provide drop-off services on mountain transport (UAZ, Niva). You can drive by car for about 1.5 km, and at this moment the steepest part of the climb is overcome. The cost of the service is 100-200 rubles / person in one direction. From the car stop, the path to the end of the route will be 1.8 km, the height difference is 1450-1670 m.

Accommodation

Accommodation
  • Guest House
    3 nights
Comfort
  • Basic+

The tour includes accommodation in a hotel and guest houses.

The cost of the tour for 1 person, depending on the accommodation, RUB.:

PlacementCost
2-bed accommodation (dbl, twin)51 000
1-bed accommodation (single)57 000
Children under 10 years old with additional and basic accommodation46 000

In the absence of a couple to move in, the tourist pays an additional fee for single accommodation. Single occupancy in guest houses means living in a separate room with shared facilities (bathroom).

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

"Swallow" 1 night

In the ancient village of Zubutli, Kazbekov district, I am glad to welcome you to the guest house. Its windows offer a magnificent view of the Sulak Canyon! The guest house has all the conditions for a comfortable stay. Guests can enjoy free coffee and local tea. The 2-storey building can accommodate up to 30 people at a time. The special pride of the owner is the garden, where peaches, kiwis and pomegranates grow.

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"Goor" 1 night
"Hunzah" 1 night

Tour conditions

Group
up to 16 tourists
Minimum age
12 years old
Duration
4 days 3 nights
Group meets at
Russia, Republic of Dagestan, Makhachkala

Included in price

  • accommodation according to the program;
  • meals (half board according to the program): breakfasts, lunches;
  • transfer along the route;
  • guide services.

Paid extra

  • air or railway tickets to Makhachkala and back;
  • boating and descent to Zabutli village (the cost depends on the number of people);
  • ascent to Gamsutl village by jeep;
  • meals: dinners, breakfast on the first day;
  • additional expenses.

It's important to know

Are plane tickets included in the tour price?

Air and railway tickets are not included in the price of the tour. You can purchase them yourself or contact us for help.

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Dates and Prices

  • US$ 579
    12 – 15 Dec 4 days 3 nights
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  • US$ 579
    26 – 29 Dec 4 days 3 nights
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  • US$ 579
    9 – 12 Jan, 2025 4 days 3 nights
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  • US$ 579
    23 – 26 Jan, 2025 4 days 3 nights
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