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The lights of Dagestan. Winter holidays

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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!

Location

the city of Makhachkala
from
$319
$277
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Duration
4 Days
3 Nights
Departures
  • Group departures
    • 9 – 12 April
    • 16 – 19 April
    • 23 – 26 April
    • 30 April – 3 May
    • Dates for next season
    • 2 – 5 January, 2026
    • 3 – 6 January, 2026
    • 4 – 7 January, 2026
    • 25 – 28 January, 2026
or
Accommodation
  • Hotel
    3 nights
Comfort
  • Upscale
Difficulty
Easy
Suitable for everyone
Group
From 12 to 18 tourists
Minimum age
7 years old
Group meet at
the city of Makhachkala
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Weekdays: 8am - 8pm
Weekends: 8am - 7pm (GMT +3)
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Tour highlights

Authentic Caucasian cuisine
Let's try fragrant and juicy dishes of Caucasian cuisine
Sulak Canyon
Let's admire the beauty of the creation of nature, stretching across the territory of Dagestan for dozens of kilometers.
A walk through Sarykum
Let's climb the largest dune in Europe, a unique natural monument

Itinerary

  • Day 1 - Arrival. Makhachkala — Sarykum barkhan — Sulak Canyon
    • 11:00 Gathering of the group at the railway station in Makhachkala: main entrance, opposite the monument to Makhach Dahadaev, Emirova str., 10.
    • 11:45 Meeting of the group at the airport of Makhachkala.

    It starts at 11:45.

    Makhachkala — Sarykum dune — Sulak canyon, Dubki — trout farm — Izberbash/ Makhachkala.

    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
  • Day 3 - Ekranoplan Lun, sightseeing tour of Derbent
  • Day 4 - Sightseeing tour of Makhachkala. Departure
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.:

Placement along the routePrice validity period

Dbl

2-local

Twin

2-local

Single

1-local

Triple*

3-local

DBL+CH

2 children + 1 child (7-12 years old)

Breakfast

Breakfast

Okean Hotel complex, Izberbash 3*14.12, 26.12.2025, 02.01, 03.01, 04.01, 25.01, 08.02, 22.02, 01.03, 08.03, 15.03, 22.03, 29.03.20265000050000344007400070000Breakfast
Lord Hotel 2*, Makhachkala4700047000315007000067000Breakfast
Monto 4*, Makhachkala26.12. 29.12.2025, 02.01, 03.01, 04.01, 25.01, 08.02, 22.02, 01.03, 08.03, 15.03, 22.03, 29.03.20265740060000385008600082000Sw. table
AZIMUT 4*, Kaspiysk6000060000440008800084600Sw. table

Twin — double room (has two separate beds).

Double — a double room (one double bed).

Single — single room.

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.
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Reviews

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    Elena
    about provider
    31 Mar, 2025
    Everything was well-organized, right on schedule, with no delays or unexpected surprises. Thank you for a carefully planned trip!
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    Irina
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    6 Mar, 2025
    The tour manager arranged everything upon request. Confirmation was received within a few hours, and all the tour details were provided in full.

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