Sightseeing tour to Dagestan "Weekend Miracles"

Do you want to relax, change the environment and see something new and exciting? We invite you to spend the weekend in ancient Dagestan. The incredible landscapes of the Sulak Canyon and the Sarykum dune are waiting for you, you will walk along the thousand-year-old streets of Derbent and enjoy the hospitality of the region.

Location

Russia, Republic of Dagestan, Makhachkala
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Duration
3 Days
2 Nights
Departures
  • Group departures
    • 6 – 8 December
    • 13 – 15 December
    • 20 – 22 December
or
Accommodation
  • Hotel
    2 nights
Comfort
  • Upscale
Difficulty
Easy
Suitable for everyone
Group
Up to 14 people
Minimum age
5 years old
Group meet at
Russia, Republic of Dagestan, Makhachkala
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Weekends: 8am - 7pm (GMT +3)
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Tour highlights

An interesting weekend
The incredible landscapes of the Sulak Canyon and the Sarykum dune are waiting for you, you will walk along the thousand-year-old streets of Derbent
National cuisine
Delicious, abundant and varied Caucasian cuisine awaits you
History and architecture
You will see with your own eyes the ancient historical and cultural architectural delights

Itinerary

  • Day 1 - Group meeting. Sulak canyon, Chirkeyskoye reservoir, Sarykum barkhan

    The day will begin with a visit to the Chirkeyskaya HPP: the most powerful in the North Caucasus, with an arched dam, the highest in Europe — 233 m! 

    The hydroelectric power station has created a man—made reservoir - Lake Chirkeyskoye. 

    Boats float on the azure-blue water, and in summer they swim and relax on the beach here. 

    Next, we will head to the Sulak Canyon — perhaps the most famous attraction in Dagestan. The deepest canyon of Eurasia with a length of 1920 m. will turn your head with its beauty. 

    It may seem to you that you are standing on the edge of the earth, but no — the Sulak River stretches below, reflecting the sun's rays. 

    After that we will go to lunch.

    The very first acquaintance with the national cuisine will happen in the Salmanov garden (in the winter of Glavryb). 

    After lunch, get ready for the best sunset of your life. 

    The Golden Miracle Dagestan, the famous filming location of the film “White Sun of the Desert” is all a dune Sarykum.

    Having felt the power of this place, you will taste coffee or tea, watching the sun disappear below the horizon. 

    We head to the hotel, relax and gain strength before another amazing day.

    Timing of the day:

    • 10:00 Meeting.
    • 11:00 Chirkeyskoe reservoir, boat trip.
    • 12:30 Viewing platforms on the Sulak Canyon.
    • 14:00 Lunch at the Salmanov Peach Orchard/Glavryba (in winter).
    • 15:30 Departure to the dune.
    • 16:30 Ascent to the Sarykum Dune.
    • 18:00 Sunset meeting with coffee/tea.
    • 19:30 Accommodation in Makhachkala.

    Placement: the city of Makhachkala.

    Food: lunch.

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  • Day 2 - Kahib and Goor, Lunch with local residents with a master class
  • Day 3 - Derbent, Naryn-Kala. Departure
Difficulty
Suitable for everyone

Accommodation

Accommodation
  • Hotel
    2 nights
Comfort
  • Upscale

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

The surcharge for single occupancy is 5,600 rubles.

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

Hotel "Metropol" 3* or similar 2 nights

The Metropol Hotel is a new stylish hotel located 15 minutes from the city center and the airport, in a new building built using the latest technologies and architectural solutions. The hotel is located in the coastal part of the city in the Azure Coast area, between Makhachkala and the Caspian Sea. The location within walking distance from traffic flows and the beach area, direct access to the airport and the help of qualified staff will help you to fully spend your vacation or business trip. It offers free Wi-Fi in all areas and free parking.

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Tour conditions

Group
up to 14 tourists
Minimum age
5 years old
Duration
3 days 2 nights
Group meets at
Russia, Republic of Dagestan, Makhachkala

Included in price

  • entrance tickets to cultural and recreation facilities according to the tour program;
  • hotel accommodation in 2/3 bed rooms with all amenities;
  • Meals: breakfast, lunch;
  • transportation services on the route;
  • services of a tour guide;
  • environmental charges;
  • guided tours according to the tour program;
  • boating on the reservoir.

Paid extra

  • air and railway tickets to Makhachkala and back;
  • meals, dinners;
  • entrance tickets to cultural and recreation facilities outside the tour program;
  • private transfer;
  • excursions not included in the tour program;
  • single occupancy: 5,600 rubles for the entire period of the tour.

It's important to know

Personal equipment you need for the tour
  • Cash (the network catches poorly in the mountains);
  • Swimwear and outfits for photo shoots are optional;
  • Personal first aid kit and insect bites (if necessary);
  • A raincoat (preferably not a disposable one) or a membrane jacket;
  • Sunglasses and cream: the sun is very active in the mountains;
  • Comfortable clothes for the season;
  • 1 L bottle (for drinking water on the route);
  • Comfortable sports hiking shoes for the season (not to be confused with sneakers and ballet flats!).

We ask you to respect the culture of the region and not to take excessively low-cut clothes / short shorts with you. Women are advised to take a light knee-length dress with closed shoulders. Men get by with light sweatpants.

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Dates and Prices

  • $351
    6 – 8 Dec 3 days 2 nights
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  • $351
    13 – 15 Dec 3 days 2 nights
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  • $351
    20 – 22 Dec 3 days 2 nights
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