Southern Dagestan. Autumn guided tour on Wednesdays

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Explore the Dagestan flavor in 4 days! We will visit the Sulak Canyon, the majestic fortress and ancient cities.

The trip will be not only interesting, but delicious and authentic! We will try traditional dishes and get acquainted with the crafts of the locals.

Come with us for amazing views and cool experiences!

Location

the city of Makhachkala

Sightseeing tours

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Weekends: 8am - 7pm (GMT +3)

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Tour highlights

The majestic Sulak Canyon

Admire the stunning beauty of the canyon and take the most beautiful photos

National cuisine

From trout on coals to shah pilaf and dolma, you will plunge into the world of exquisite Caucasian cuisine, full of flavors and flavors

The historical spirit of Derbent

Take a walk through the streets of old Derbent and the citadel of Naryn-Kala and be transported back in time

Ekranoplan "Lun"

Get acquainted with the Lun ekranoplane, which looks like both an airplane and a ship, and take memorable photos

Ethno-style workshops

Take part in a master class on traditional miracle cooking and carpet weaving

Itinerary

Day 1 - Sulak Canyon
Gathering of the group at the airport of Makhachkala. The recommended arrival time is before 12:00.
Group transfers:
Uytash airport;
railway station, Makhachkala;
hotel Capital.
Our journey will begin with exploring the Sulak Canyon, the hallmark of Dagestan.
A speedboat ride through the largest reservoir in the North Caucasus will provide you with vivid emotions for an additional fee.
You will see a stunning gorge, at the bottom of which, under the water column, rests the village of Stary Chirkey. A bright and recognizable landmark of Dagestan awaits you, the deepest canyon in Europe.
The famous green ribbon of the Sulak Canyon, twisting between the narrow cliffs, sparkling in the sun, carries its waters from the Chirkeyskaya hydroelectric dam to the Miatlin dam.
From the observation deck of the village of Dubki you will have a view of its most spectacular curves.
Freshly caught trout fried over coals until crisp will be served for lunch. (It is possible to replace the main course on request).
We will visit one of the most interesting places in Dagestan – the Nokhyo cave complex (for an additional fee). The tunnels are connected by a suspension bridge over the Sulak River, on both sides of which there are observation decks. They offer unimaginable views. Here you will have the opportunity to perform a bungee jump for an additional fee.
Check-in at the hotel.

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Day 2 - Derbent, Naryn-Kala, "Lun" and Khanag waterfall
Breakfast at the hotel.
The first stop will be at the Lun ekranoplane, a brilliant creation of Soviet engineering. Well preserved to this day, which was preserved for several years in the coastal area of the city of Kaspiysk, it is waiting for the day when it proudly spreads its wings in the center of the Patriot Park under construction.
Next, we will continue the tour in Derbent, the southernmost and most ancient city in Russia.
A visit to the citadel of Naryn-Kala will reveal to us the ancient history of the fortress, which for hundreds of years protected the city from the invasion of nomads. Preserved for posterity, it is a symbol of courage and invincibility of the peoples of the Caucasus.
Next, we will go to lunch at the ethnodome, where dishes of South Dagestan cuisine will be waiting for us: dolma, shah pilaf, chudu and tea drinking.
After that, we will walk through the streets of the Old City and visit the Juma Mosque, built in 733. Let's plunge into the culture of the southern peoples of Dagestan and feel the oriental flavor of Derbent.
The gift shop included in the program will allow you to purchase gifts for yourself and your loved ones in memory of Dagestan. Traditional crafts of the peoples, tea and sweets are presented here.
Return to the hotel.

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Day 3 - Free day
Breakfast at the hotel.
Free day.
On the third day, you will have the opportunity to join day trips for an additional fee to choose from:
Hunzah
Gamsutl, Choh
Gunib, Salta
Kahib. Goor
Kubachi
Ahty
Either spend the day at the hotel, visit the beach or choose any other activity.
Day 4 - Khuchni and Khanagh Waterfall
Breakfast at the hotel. Room release.
Today you will explore Southern Dagestan, where you will get acquainted with the way of life and traditions of the Tabasaran people.
We are waiting for a transfer to the Khuchni center of Tabasaran district and sightseeing. This is the fortress of Seven brothers and one sister, which stands above the village as a symbol of the heroic past of the people. And the small but picturesque Khanagh waterfall, at the foot of which locals like to relax.
After that, you will stop by for lunch at the ethno-complex. Here you will be able to participate in a master class for yourself on cooking a traditional miracle and carpet weaving.
Group transfer to the airport and railway station of Makhachkala upon departure.
Departure time from Dagestan is after 18:00.

Difficulty

Suitable for everyone

Accommodation

Hotel

3 nights

Comfort

Upscale

The tour includes accommodation in a hotel in Derbent.

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

Placement	Cost	Extra night
2-3-local	26 900	6000/7000
1-local	32 900	5500
Children under 12 years of age	24 210

When choosing a double room, tell the manager which room is required: with two single beds or one double bed.

An approximate placement option is presented.

Relax is located in Derbent. This boutique hotel is 5 km from the city center. This guest house has 5 rooms.

Free Wi-Fi on site will help you stay connected at all times. The staff of the boutique hotel can arrange a shuttle service upon request. The staff of the boutique hotel speaks English and Russian.

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Tour conditions

Group

From 1 to 18 tourists

Minimum age

5 years old

Duration

4 days 3 nights

Group meets at

the city of Makhachkala

Included in price

transportation services according to the program;
excursion service according to the program;
Accommodation: 3 nights in Derbent;
Meals: 3 breakfasts, 3 lunches;
entrance tickets to museums.

Paid extra

air and railway tickets to Makhachkala and back;
boating in the canyon — from 700 rubles.;
entrance tickets to the Nokhyo Cave complex (500 rubles);
additional excursions;
meals not included in the tour program: breakfast on the first day, lunch on the 3rd day, dinners;
souvenirs and other personal purchases.

It's important to know

passport;
telephone;
phone charging + powerbank;
medicines, from the general take nosp, strepils, patch, paracetamol;
moisturizing cream;
antiseptic, eye drops;
toothpaste and brush;
shampoo gel;
hairbrush;
deodorant;
swimsuit;
towel;
underwear and socks;
T-shirts;
comfortable shoes and flip-flops;
comfortable things according to the weather.

Clothes should not be open and provocative. Do not forget, you are going to the republic with a different mentality, it is necessary to respect the customs and traditions of the local population. For women, a headscarf for visiting mosques and temples.

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3 – 6 Sep 4 days 3 nights

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24 – 27 Sep 4 days 3 nights

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1 – 4 Oct 4 days 3 nights

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8 – 11 Oct 4 days 3 nights

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15 – 18 Oct 4 days 3 nights

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22 – 25 Oct 4 days 3 nights

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29 Oct – 1 Nov 4 days 3 nights

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Reviews

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Daria

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24 Mar, 2025

I really enjoyed the tour program. Informative and engaging. Dagestan has left a lasting place in my heart ❤️🫶 Everything was perfectly organized by Big Country and the local team. I would love to travel with you again.
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Ksenia

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11 Mar, 2025

The tour was well-organized and comfortable. We visited almost all the major landmarks in the area. The only downside was that we couldn't visit the Samur Forest due to weather conditions, but that didn’t take away from our amazing experience in Dagestan. Highly recommend!

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Nailya

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10 Mar, 2025

I really enjoyed everything, huge thanks to our guide, Anna, she was incredibly warm and positive. We learned so much, and most importantly, the whole experience was filled with great energy :D We stayed in a beautiful, brand-new guesthouse. Breakfasts and lunches featured homemade cottage cheese, cheese, chudu pies, soups, dolma, and much more :D we even got to make our own chudu pies and took some with us to share with our families. Thank you for a fantastic trip. The group was full of wonderful people, and all the young travelers were amazing .

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