Travel to Dagestan. Sightseeing tour

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A week-long tour with a visit to the most popular attractions of the republic.

The tour awaits us: the deepest canyon, the longest tunnel, the largest dune, the most unusual waterfall of the Caucasus, the oldest villages, the most amazing serpentines, the oldest city, the most unusual mountains, the most hospitable people and many more impressive things!

Location

Republic of Dagestan, Makhachkala

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Tour highlights

The barkhan of Sary-kum

You will find yourself in the place where the legendary film "White Sun of the Desert" was filmed

The mysterious Gorge

Several waterfalls and a very beautiful memorial complex will be remembered for their stunning splendor

An ancient Christian shrine

The Datun temple, which is surrounded by the majestic mountains of Dagestan, will be able to immerse you in the past

Sinking into the soul of the location

Spectacular cliffs rising up, turquoise waters, stone gorges and stormy waterfalls

The Soul of Dagestan

Aul Choh will make you feel that time has stopped, and the car you came here in has become a time machine

National treats

Oriental sweets, urbech, seasonings, spices, tea, the sweetest southern fruits

Itinerary

Day 1 - Arrival. Sary-kum barkhan, Sulak canyon, Chirkeyskoye reservoir
08:00 Gathering of the group at the railway station of Makhachkala.
The Sary-kum dune is 12 kilometers long, 4 kilometers wide, and 252 meters high!
On a trip to Dagestan, we will walk barefoot along the golden sands, feel the sand pouring through our fingers and take unique photos in the place where the legendary film "The White Sun of the Desert" was shot.
Next, our way lies to the most famous attraction of these places – the Sulak Canyon!
It is the deepest canyon in Europe.
We will visit one of the most successful viewing platforms, which is breathtaking!
The Chirkey reservoir was created in 1974 in a narrow part of the Sulak River, the coastline is indented, which is why many cozy coves, grottos and viewing platforms have formed along the coast.
Here we will take a new series of amazing photos and go boating!
A boat trip is organized only from March to November inclusive.
The active part of the tour to Dagestan: 4.5 km, 170-250 m elevation difference (Sary-kum dune).

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Day 2 - Khunzakh plateau, "White Cranes", Matlas stone bowl and waterfalls
We will see the mysterious Matlas Stone Bowl gorge, several waterfalls and a very beautiful memorial complex.
The first location of our trip is the Tobot Waterfall.
He's not alone, he has two 70-meter neighbors!
The waterfall is considered the pearl of the Khunzakh plateau.
The next stop is the White Cranes Memorial Complex.
This is a unique cultural monument that represents those who died on the fields of all wars for their Fatherland.
Next, we will go for a walk through the dark labyrinths of the Matlas bowl, after which we will visit another picturesque Khan waterfall.
Active part: 6.2 km, elevation difference in the range of 20-70 m.

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Day 3 - Avar Koisu reservoir, Karadakh gorge, Datun temple. The ancient cities of Kahib and Goor, the Troll language
The reservoir on the Avarskoye Koisu River is located among the rocks, on which small pines and fir trees grow.
Our organized tour continues to the Karadakh gorge.
This place is called the "Gate of Wonders" – here a quiet whisper turns into an echo, here it seems that the mountains are about to close over your head, and a stream is about to burst out of the bowels of the earth and turn into a stormy river!
The Datun Temple is an ancient Christian shrine located in a stunningly cozy and beautiful gorge of Dagestan!
The journey from the bus to the temple takes only 7-10 minutes and the whole walking route passes through very picturesque places.
You can go inside and take beautiful photos through the windows of the temple!
Our path partially passes by our favorite reservoir on the Avarskoye Koisu River.
Our next location will not let us relax, we will plunge back into the past – the towers of the village of Stary Kahib, as the most impregnable in the whole Caucasus, remember only one enemy breakthrough.
Kahib's neighbor is the glorious city of Goor.
It boasts picturesque towers, as well as stunning views of the mountainous part of Dagestan!
In the city of Goor we will see the famous Troll Language!
This is a stone ledge, proudly hovering over the abyss.
This place is also called Maiden Rock.
And, of course, there was a legend about the girl.
Active area: 10.2 km, elevation difference in the range of 20-150 m.

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Day 4 - The village of Choh and the legendary ghost village of Gamsutl
The name of Chokh village in Avar means "stop, parking".
We will walk through the narrow old streets, look at the village from the observation deck.
The next stop is the legendary village of Gamsutl, which is often called Dagestan Machu Picchu.
We will go hiking past the spring with delicious water and climb to the ghost village.
Here, dilapidated houses, not devoid of aesthetic elements, stand on a cliff, any builder would say that it is not realistic to build a house here, but the houses were built and are still standing!
And they would have stood without collapsing further if people had not left this place.
Also today we will visit the Andalal tower near the Gunib reservoir.
If you climb the tower, you will have a beautiful view of the hydroelectric dam and the Gunib reservoir.
The powerful flow of water in the waterfall, which was formed due to the discharge of water from the Gunib reservoir, will make you take out your camera and capture it!
Active area: 5.5 km, elevation difference 1450-1680 m.

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Day 5 - Saltinsky Waterfall, Gunib Museum, Gunib Fortress
After enjoying the views and history, today we are going to the kingdom of water and stone – to the Saltinsky waterfall.
If the water is high, we put on rubber boots and go to the underground waterfall.
If you went on a tour to Dagestan with your children, they will really like this underground walk!
Also today we will visit a visually sooo unusual city – Gunib.
It is located in a huge mountain rift, as if in a stone bowl.
Gunib will delight us with its spectacular fortress and pleasant museum, where we will learn a lot about Dagestan.
Then we will move to the city of Derbent.
Active part: 2.5 km, elevation difference in the range of 20-70 m.

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Day 6 - Derbent: Naryn-Kala fortress, a walk through the old town
We are waiting for the hospitable Derbent, whose name means "closed gate" in Persian.
On the site of the preserved Derbent citadel of Naryn-Kala, the first stone fortifications were erected at the turn of the VIII-VII centuries BC.
In the city, we will visit the Naryn-Kala fortress, take a walk around the old town, and visit souvenir shops.
We will definitely walk along the cozy pedestrian street.
We wish you happy people and go to Nizami Ganjavi Park - here we will see a square with a huge fountain and such inviting swings ;).
The cherry on the cake of a multi-day tour of Dagestan will be a walk through the local market.
Oriental sweets, urbech, seasonings, spices, tea, the sweetest southern fruits…
Active part: 5.8 km.

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Day 7 - The Caspian Sea, the Moon ekranoplan. Departure
Today we will visit the Lun ekranoplan.
Active part: 1.5 km.
Transfer to Makhachkala.
16:00-17:00 Arrival at the railway station and airport in Makhachkala, departure home.
Return tickets should be purchased for flights after 17:00, for trains after 18:00.
Depending on the weather conditions, the physical condition of the participants and other factors, the tour route may be changed.

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Difficulty

Involves moderate physical activity

Tour organizer's comments

The route is trekking and provides for walking through mountainous (rugged) terrain. This type of active recreation involves daily climbing and dropping heights (ascents and descents).

The route runs at an altitude of 10-1680 m.
Route length: 36.2 km.

Please note that alcohol consumption is not accepted in the mountainous part of Dagestan.

Accommodation

Hotel

6 nights

Comfort

Midscale

The tour includes accommodation in a hotel.

A possible placement option is indicated. It can be replaced with similar ones.

The cost of the tour for 1 person is 65,000 rubles.

The surcharge for 1-bed accommodation in a hotel room is 14,500 rubles.

"Sarir"

If you plan to spend a few days in Dagestan, see the mountains and enjoy the unique nature, Sarir is perfect for you.

We offer cozy rooms in the very center of Dagestan with wonderful views of the mountains and the reservoir. You can feel at home in our hotel.

Irganai village, Untsukul district.

Another option

"Khadija"

The guest complex of 26 rooms began to receive the first tourists only in early 2022, but already receives good reviews from its guests.

Location: Maly Gotsatl, Khunzakh district.

Leisure:gazebo, hammock, music, samovar, dancing, ethnic hat, garden, swing, barbecue, board games.

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Tour conditions

Group

From 6 to 18 tourists

Minimum age

6 years old

Duration

7 days 6 nights

Group meets at

Republic of Dagestan, Makhachkala

Included in price

road crossings along the route;
hotel accommodation (2-, 3-bed rooms, in-room amenities);
nutrition:
- breakfast (day 2-7) is served at the hotel according to a set menu (the menu is not individual);
group first aid kit;
entrance tickets to the Sary-Kum dune, Karadakh gorge, Saltinsky Waterfall, Gunib Museum, Naryn-Kala fortress;
boat trip along the Chirkeysky reservoir (only in the period March-November);
the services of an instructor-guide.

Paid extra

air and railway tickets to Makhachkala and back;
additional payment for 1-bed accommodation;
Meals: lunches, dinners;
insurance (optional).

It's important to know

cap / panama hat;
jacket:
- in March, April, late September, November: early in the morning and late in the evening +2...+8C.
- in May, June, early September: early morning and late evening +8...+12C
fleece. We recommend taking 2 fleeces: one for walking on the route (it gets a hiking smell quickly enough), the second clean and fresh fleece for walking in the hotel;
T-shirt;
lightweight long sleeve shirt;
the shirt will protect your arms and neck from burning;
Buff. Protects the neck from burning, can be used as a headdress;
running trousers;
lingerie;
socks;
sneakers with thick soles;
flip-flops (for walking in the hotel);
dress for a photo shoot on the background of mountains (optional for girls);
waterproof clothing or raincoat;
trekking poles. Sticks significantly reduce the load on the knees. Physically strong and healthy tourists are recommended to have sticks with them. Tourists who have problems with knees, joints and overweight must have trekking poles;
passport / birth certificate of the child. It is mandatory to have the original documents;
camera/ video camera and charger;
toiletries (toothbrush, toothpaste, soap, shampoo, razor);
hairbrush;
sunglasses;
plastic bottle 0.5-0.75 l (for drinking water on the route);
toilet paper (useful during the day, on the route);
mug – at lunch in the mountains, the instructor makes tea, tourists take mugs with them. It is necessary to have a non-breaking mug (plastic or iron);
spoon;
wet wipes;
thread;
needle;
backpack for walking (volume 20-25 liters). The backpack contains the tourist's personal belongings (fleece, raincoat, water bottle, etc.), as well as public products for lunch, which are issued by the instructor (the weight of the products is 400-600 grams);
podpopnik;
shoe dryers;
sunscreen;
hygienic lipstick;
cash;
individual first aid kit. Required: elastic bandage, patch.

Please note that alcohol consumption is not accepted in the mountainous part of Dagestan.

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Reviews

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Yuri

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25 Mar, 2025

The tour was very well organized. The transfers from the airport and railway station to the campsite, as well as from the campsite to the hiking trails, were smooth and convenient. The campsite itself was comfortable, with rooms equipped with showers and TVs. What impressed me the most, however, was the drying room on our floor! The weather in this region changes rapidly, and almost every day, our group got caught in the rain. Drying clothes and shoes while hiking can be a real challenge, back in Altai, after getting soaked in rain and snow, I was never able to fully dry my clothes, as it rained every night, and they only dried once I got home. Here, that problem was completely solved. A special thank you to our guide, Roman, an experienced mountain tour expert, a fascinating and cheerful companion, and undoubtedly a true mountain romantic. He went above and beyond to bring our diverse group together, chatting with everyone during the day and organizing engaging activities in the evenings. He shared captivating stories about his native Krasnoyarsk region, the Sayan Mountains, local customs, and legends, as well as personal anecdotes. Roman carefully selected routes based on the weather and terrain, always prioritizing the safety and well-being of the group. Roma, thank you so much!