In this tour, we will get acquainted with the most beautiful republic of the Caucasus — Dagestan!
During a short winter trip through Dagestan, we will see picturesque waterfalls and canyons, abandoned villages and ancient cities, mosques and fortresses.
Let's take a lot of photos against the background of snow-capped mountains and feel the special atmosphere of this hospitable region of Russia!
The unique Dagestan welcomes and is ready to cordially reveal to you the secrets of ancient legends, introduce you to the history, traditions, local cuisine and hospitality.
Program of the day: transfer to Sarykum dune – transfer to Sulak Canyon — observation deck with views of Sulak Canyon — Chirkey reservoir — boat trip through the reservoir (optional, extra charge) — trout farming.
Lunch (extra charge).
Nokhyo Cave Complex (optional, extra charge).
Sarykum dune.
Transfer and accommodation to the hotel, Izberbash/Kaspiysk/Makhachkala.
Duration per day: 290 km, 9 hours.
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Day 2 -
Tobot Waterfall, Matlas, Khunzakh, Karadakh gorge
Breakfast is 07:00.
The program of the day starts at 07:30.
Program of the day: Tobot Waterfall — Stone Bowl – Matlas plateau — Khunzakh village — Karadakh gorge.
Lunch (extra charge).
Transfer and accommodation in a hotel in Izberbash/Kaspiysk/Makhachkala.
Mileage per day: 335 km, duration: 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
Breakfast at 07:30.
The program of the day starts at 08:00: transfer to Southern Dagestan — Lun ekranoplan.
Sightseeing tour of Derbent: Dagh Bars fortress wall, Juma mosque, walk through the magals of the old city — Naryn Kala citadel — visit the market — buy souvenirs.
Lunch (extra charge).
Transfer and accommodation in a hotel in Izberbash/Kaspiysk/Makhachkala.
Mileage per day: 190 km, duration: 9 hours.
The order of excursions on the second and third days of the program may vary.
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Day 4 -
Sightseeing tour of Makhachkala. Departure
07:30 Breakfast.
08:00 Start of the day's program.
Transfer to Makhachkala.
Sightseeing tour of Makhachkala: the port city, the young capital.
Visiting the market.
Buying souvenirs on the road.
Mileage per day: 70 km, duration: 4 hours.
12:00 Transfer to the airport/Makhachkala railway station.
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Difficulty
Suitable for everyone
Accommodation
Accommodation
Hotel
3 nights
Comfort
Upscale
The tour includes hotel accommodation.
The cost of the tour per room, depending on the accommodation, RUB.:
Triple — for triple accommodation, hotels/campsites along the route provide DBL/TWN + extras. a bed or sofa, or three separate beds (depending on the hotel's facilities).
2Ad+1Ch — room for two adults and a child 7-12 years old.
Possible placement options are indicated. The specified accommodation facilities can be replaced with similar ones by the decision of the tour operator.
"Ocean" or AZIMUT Kaspiysk or 3 nights
"Ocean"
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 Kaspiysk
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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Another option
"Monto"
Monto Hotel is located in Makhachkala. For the convenience of guests, there is a 24-hour front desk, a shuttle service, and free Wi-Fi throughout the complex.
Guests can stay in comfortable rooms of different categories. Each room is equipped with everything you need, including modern appliances, comfortable furniture, air conditioning, an individual bathroom with a set of toiletries and towels. A safe and a mini-bar will be a nice bonus.
Guests can dine at the rooftop restaurant of the hotel, or by visiting nearby cafes of Caucasian and European cuisine, stylish coffee shops and pastry shops.
Within walking distance from the Monto Hotel there is a shopping center, the Multiland children's complex, as well as many grocery and clothing stores.
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Another option
"Lord"
The Lord Hotel is located in Makhachkala, almost in the city center. Free Wi-Fi is available here, as well as a car parking space. Cleaning is carried out daily. It is possible to order a taxi.
Comfortable rooms of various categories are available for guests' accommodation. All of them are equipped with comfortable sleeping places and standard furniture. There is a hairdryer in the private bathroom.
You can have lunch or dinner at nearby cafes, bars or restaurants.
There are large hypermarkets, shops and entertainment complexes nearby. The distance to the airport is 15 kilometers.
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Tour conditions
Group
From 12 to 18 tourists
Minimum age
7 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 according to the conditions in the tour program;
group transfer to the airport and railway station of Makhachkala upon departure on the final day according to the conditions in the tour program;
accommodation at the hotel according to the program of the tour with breakfast;
guided tours with professional guides and qualified drivers;
entrance tickets to the objects of visits according to the program of excursions, environmental fees of nature reserves.
Paid extra
air and railway tickets to Makhachkala and back;
New Year's banquet;
meals along the tour route: picnic lunch or lunch are paid on site;
the resort fee or tax is paid independently upon check-in at the hotel;
entrance tickets to attractions not included in the tour program:
a boat trip along the Chirkeysky reservoir — 600 rubles.;
Nokhyo cave complex — 700 rub.;
individual transfers from/to the airport and railway station of Makhachkala, as well as any individual transport service;
meals not included in the tour program.
It's important to know
Personal equipment you need for the tour
First of all, travel clothes should be comfortable. Take with you what you usually wear for hiking and relaxing;
for visiting protected areas and mountain gorges, sneakers with durable and non-slip soles are best suited.;
Regardless of the predicted weather conditions, it is necessary 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, sun cream, sunglasses. Sunglasses are a must in the mountains, regardless of the season;
clothing covering the shoulders and arms during the daytime hours of the active sun;
When visiting shrines, appropriate clothing will be needed: in the mosque, women must wear clothes that will cover the entire body, only the face and hands remain open, pants are not allowed. It is enough for men to wear trousers and a shirt with sleeves to visit the mosque.
What are the features of catering during Ramadan?
The dining room is closed during Ramadan at the Ocean 3* Hotel. Breakfasts are organized in other cafes. For example, in the cafe “Plate” in Izberbash.
What is the cost of New Year's banquets?
New Year's Eve from December 31, 2025.
360 restaurant-terrace at Park Hotel Vladikavkaz (formerly the Doubletree by Hilton Hotel) on the 11th-12th floor with stunning panoramic views of the city and mountains. Vladikavkaz, Kotsoeva St., 73a. Gathering of guests: from 23:00. Beginning of the concert program: 23:30. End time: 04:00
Entrance ticket 8000 rubles. + booking service 200 rub.
Children under 10 years old — 6000 rubles (under the responsibility of parents)
The price includes a concert and entertainment program, dinner. Alcohol is paid extra on the spot!
The program of the evening:
host Khetag Ostaev;
DJ Shiffuredpanda;
vocal performers;
instrumental performers;
congratulations from Santa Claus;
themed contests with prizes;
photo zone and photographer;
Berdinberg, Level Wellness & Spa;
an exquisite New Year's menu from the chef;
Dancing until morning;
Welcome champagne to all the guests!
The program is subject to change.
Sample menu of the evening Cold dishes: Caucasian cheeses and meat delicacies with herbs, eggplant rolls, chicken pate with foie gras and crusty bread, assorted fish.
Salads: olivier with beef, herring under a fur coat.
Flour products: ualibakh (Ossetian pie with cheese); kartoddzhyn (Ossetian pie with potatoes); tsakharadzhyn (Ossetian pie with beet leaves and cheese; bread.
Charcoal dishes: shish kebab of chicken, veal, trout,
Sauces: adjika, Tkemali
Desserts: assorted desserts and fruits;
Shu is colored; fruit plate.
Side dishes: mini potatoes with herbs; grilled vegetables
Assorted juice; tbau (water without gas); glass of champagne.
The country restaurant "THORNE". Address: Prigorodny district, Gizelskoe shosse str., 26. Gathering of guests from 23:30. The concert program starts at 00:00
Cost per person: 7000 rubles.
The price includes a concert and entertainment program, dinner. Alcohol is additionally charged on site.
The program of the evening:
professional photographer;
popular DJ sets;
stylish Santa Claus and Snow Maiden;
fashionable cover band "JRome Band";
the incendiary presenter Alan Makeev;
live vocal and musical performance;
The red carpet;
golden confetti;
New Year's welcome drink;
hostess in evening dresses;
original photo zone and props;
Hollywood-style photo zone, shiny tinsel.
The program is subject to change.
Sample menu of the evening: Cold dishes: red trout fish with red caviar tartlets, lavash/Borodinsky bread basket, seasonal vegetables and herbs, European cheese plate, fruit bowl(mini tangerines, pineapple, grapes), olivier with beef, caesar with chicken
Hot dishes: potato pie, tsakharajin pie, walibah pie, champignons under a cheese cap, mini potatoes with shish kebabs, grilled vegetables with shish kebabs, fish shish kebab / Red trout, assorted kebabs (lamb, beef and chicken)
Drinks: mineral water with or without gas, cola, lemonade pear/tarragon/Bavaria
Dessert: assorted New Year mini desserts
The KHOKHAG country restaurant. Gizelskoe highway, 26. Gathering of guests from 23:30. The concert program starts at 00:00 and ends at 05:00
Program and New Year's set — 7000 rubles per person.
The price includes: concert and entertainment program, New Year's table. Alcohol is additionally charged on site.
The program of the evening:
Dj Poliak
singer Jah-Far
female vocals
Live music — saxophone
girls in themed outfits
stylish Santa Claus and Snow Maiden
a glass of champagne at the reception of the guests!
photographer
New Year's confetti
New Year's Welcome drink
hostesses in themed dresses
original photo zone and props
The program is subject to change.
Sample menu of the evening:
cold appetizers: red trout fish with red caviar tartlets, khokhag bread basket, seasonal vegetables and herbs, assorted European cheeses, fruit bowl (mini tangerines, pineapple, grapes), olivier with beef, caesar with chicken
Hot dishes: potato pie, tsakharajin pie, walibah pie, beef medallions with mixed salad/baby potatoes with pepper sauce, salmon with vegetables.
Desserts: assorted mini New Year desserts
Soft drinks: mineral water with or without gas, cola, lemonade pear/tarragon/bavaria
Alcoholic beverages: champagne
The VERDI restaurant at the Park Hotel Vladikavkaz. New Year's banquet and show programs in ethno-national style. Vladikavkaz, Kotsoeva St., 73a. Age restrictions: from 6 years old. Start: 22:00. End time: 04:00
Children from 6 to 12 years old: 4000 rubles — veranda (2000 rubles deposit), 4000 rubles — hall (2000 rubles deposit) The price includes: concert and entertainment program and dinner.
Buffet with an Ossetian accent, a deposit for dinner.
Host of the evening: Alan Biragov
Vocals: Georgy Urtaev
The Ossetian Santa Claus
National dances
Dowler group "The Power of Sound"
Professional photographer
The CUPRUM restaurant at the Vladikavkaz Hotel. New Year's banquet and show program in ethno-national style. Vladikavkaz, Kotsoeva St., 75. Age restrictions: from 6 years. Start: 23:00
Adults: 6000 rubles per person (3000 rubles entrance, 3000 rubles deposit). Children under 10 years old: 3000 rubles.
The price includes a concert and entertainment program and dinner.
Dj BeeGee
DJ KHAZ
vocals by Eva Weiss
Santa Claus and the Snow Maiden
A la carte orders, dinner deposit
The BELUGA restaurant at the Azimut Park Hotel 4*. Kaspiysk, M. Khalilova str., 3. The concert program starts at 22:00. End time: 04:00
Cost per person (green area): 10000 rub.
Children's menu (up to 9 years old inclusive): 5000 rub.
gathering of guests
seating and registration in the drawing
show group "Dagi" dance numbers and incendiary lezginka
live music
a presenter with an unforgettable holiday program
congratulations from Santa Claus and the Snow Maiden
raffles for gifts and prizes
live broadcast of the Russian President's New Year's address
Assorted cheeses (Parmesan, Dagestan cheese, Russian) and honey
Fruit plate (orange, pear, apple, grape)
Assorted vegetables
Bruschetta with salmon and caviar
Mini buns
Water with gas, without gas (Mever, Growl-Su) to choose from, New Year's lemonade
Sparkling wine Di Caspico (one glass)
Salads / one to choose from:
Olivier
Herring under a fur coat according to a homemade recipe
Caesar with chicken
Salad with pink tomatoes and avocado
Salad with crispy eggplant
Greek
Hot dishes / one to choose from:
Trout on the grill
Pike perch in orange sauce with baked potatoes
Lamb kebab with eggplant and tomato
Chicken with mushrooms and rice sauce
Lamb kebab with vegetable side dish
Panoramic restaurant at the MONTO 4* hotel, Makhachkala. The restaurant's terrace offers beautiful views of the city and the mountains. Address: 53 Irchi Kazaka str., building 1, Makhachkala. The concert program starts at 22:30. End time: 3:00
The cost per person is 6000 rubles. Alcohol is additionally charged on site.
Salads: egoist, mango with shrimp, roast beef, crispy eggplant;
Flour dishes: miracle with greens, miracle with meat;
Hot dishes: meat set (lamb shish kebab, veal, lula, baked potatoes, sumac, red onion, lavash), pistols;
Soft drinks: water without gas, water with gas, Mojito lemonade, berry mix lemonade, black tea, green tea;
Alcoholic beverages: sparkling wine.
Is the group accompanied by one guide throughout the tour?
Guides may change throughout the tour, but the tour coordinator is always the same.
Is it possible to take into account the individual characteristics of food on the tour?
Individual nutrition characteristics are NOT taken into account in the tour.
Can the composition and size of the band change during the tour?
Yes, the composition and size of the group may change throughout the tour.
What kind of car is used for excursions?
Depending on the place and locations of the excursions, transport can be provided with different capacities:
Minibuses with a capacity of up to 19 people and tour buses with a capacity of up to 50 people.
In group tours, all seats available in vehicles are offered for seating.
The seating on the buses is arbitrary.
Will I need to take cash with me, or will I be able to pay with a card everywhere?
It is necessary to take cash. Card payment is poorly distributed in the regions. You can withdraw cash from your card at ATMs in major cities.
The monetary unit is the Russian ruble.
Will there be air conditioning in my room?
The availability of air conditioning in the room is not guaranteed. Please specify more information at the time of booking.
Is insurance included in the price of the tour?
Accident insurance is not included in the price of the tour. You can purchase additional travel insurance on the website of a Large Country without commission directly from insurance companies.
Are plane tickets included in the price of the tour?
Air and railway tickets are not included in the price of the tour. You can purchase them yourself or contact us for help.
Dates and Prices
The tour dates are not confirmed yet. Please, for clarification
I would like to express my sincere gratitude to the tour providers for their professionalism and attention to detail. Everything was thoughtfully planned, from the itinerary to the warm and welcoming atmosphere throughout the trip. a special thank-you goes to our guide, Dmitri. Thanks to him, every participant felt cared for and included. We shared many laughs, had wonderful conversations about the mountains, and truly enjoyed every moment of the journey. I would also like to thank our driver, Yuri, for his calm demeanor, confidence behind the wheel, and the sense of safety he provided every step of the way. in the mountains, that kind of reliability is priceless. Thank you for your professionalism, patience, and positive spirit. Traveling with you was more than just getting from one place to another - it was an essential part of a truly unforgettable adventure ! ✨🏔
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Zhanna
about provider
29 May, 2026
I would especially like to highlight the excellent organization of the tour. Everything was arranged at the highest level: comfortable minibus transfers, well-located hotels, precise scheduling, and great attention to detail. I was particularly impressed that we traveled through Dagestan and Chechnya during the holy month of Ramadan, when Muslims observe strict fasting. Because of this, many cafés and restaurants were closed during the day, and even some grocery stores were not operating. Nevertheless, this did not prevent us from discovering the delicious Caucasian cuisine, hearty breakfasts and lunches were organized for us everywhere we went. I would also like to thank our guides for their courtesy, punctuality, and the fascinating way they introduced us to the culture and traditions of the peoples of the Caucasus.
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Svetlana Neustroeva
about provider
20 May, 2026
A huge thank you to the providers and the entire team!!!! 🤝👍 My husband and I went on a weekend tour to North Ossetia, and we absolutely loved it. I completely fell in love with the mountains ❤️ the scenery was so breathtaking it literally made my head spin. It’s unbelievably beautiful there 😍!!:) The trip lasted 4 days : the first day included a sightseeing tour, followed by three days in the mountains with skiing, snowboarding, and visits to the thermal springs. Everything was pleasant and well organized right from the booking stage. All of our additional questions were answered in great detail, everything was honest and transparent :) which is really important :D You can tell that everything has been carefully thought out: the service was attentive without being intrusive, and everyone involved was genuinely friendly and passionate about their work!:) We will definitely travel with “Big Country” again!! If you’re still hesitating - don’t overthink it, just choose a tour and go!!! :D The company of these wonderful people will truly make your trip unforgettable! Special thanks to our guide, Akhshar 🫶🏻 we were so happy to meet you!
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