Reboot in Dombay. Trekking

Trekking tour to Dombai is an opportunity to get acquainted with the beauties of a unique mountain region in comfortable conditions. 

The route passes through alpine meadows, coniferous forest, which is more than 800 years old, through a beautiful gorge with huge mountains and relict forests. We will visit the 10th century Shoan temple, built by Byzantine architects for the Alans, see 3 mountain lakes with crystal clear water at an altitude of 2000 meters and at the end of the trip we will stop for a swim at the thermal springs.

Location

Russia, Stavropol Territory, Mineralnye Vody
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$420
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Duration
7 Days
6 Nights
Departures
  • Group departures
    • 26 May – 1 June
    • 2 – 8 June
    • 9 – 15 June
    • 16 – 22 June
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Accommodation
  • Hotel
    6 nights
Comfort
  • Midscale
  • Upscale
Difficulty
Moderate
Involves moderate physical activity
Group
Up to 25 people
Minimum age
8 years old
Group meet at
Russia, Stavropol Territory, Mineralnye Vody
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Tour highlights

Flight to the peaks of the mountains
We will take a cable car to the top of Moussa Achitara, which offers a view of the entire Caucasian ridge
Outdoor dining
We will arrange a Caucasian dinner with locally produced products and a view of the mountains
Ascent to the temple
We will climb 2 km to the temple built by Byzantine architects for the Alans

Itinerary

  • Day 1 - Arrival. Dombai, Shoan Temple

    Meeting at the airport and at the Mineralnye Vody railway station until 13:00.

    Transfer to the village. Dombay, approximately at 18:00 arrival.

    On the way we will visit the 10th century Shoan Temple, built by Byzantine architects for the Alans, climbing the temple is 2 km.

    Dinner at 19:00, meeting with the team.

    Free time and rest.

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  • Day 2 - Hike to the Devil's Mill Canyon
  • Day 3 - Hike to the Juchhur waterfalls
  • Day 4 - Hike to the top of Moussa Achitara
  • Day 5 - Hike to Baduk Lakes
  • Day 6 - Hike to Alibek waterfall
  • Day 7 - Muruju River. Thermal springs, departure
Difficulty
Involves moderate physical activity
Tour organizer's comments

The tour is of medium difficulty, it requires good physical fitness, absence of hypertension, weight no more than 150 kg, age no more than 70 years. A tourist should be active, hardy, and have strong joints. There will be routes ranging from 4 to 15 km long along narrow and rocky trails. But we always walk at a measured pace, and we make regular stops along the route.

Accommodation

Accommodation
  • Hotel
    6 nights
Comfort
  • Midscale
  • Upscale

The tour includes accommodation in hotels. You can choose a 2* or 3* hotel. 

The cost of the tour with hotel accommodation:

  • Hotel 2* "White Nights" with 2-bed accommodation — 43,000 rubles. A surcharge of 11,000 rubles is provided for 1-bed accommodation.;
  • A 3* hotel in the hotels "Snow Leopard", "U Narzan" or other options corresponding to the level of accommodation for 2-bed accommodation — 49,000 rubles. A surcharge of 17,000 rubles is provided for 1-bed accommodation.

Children up to and including 12 years old get a 10% discount.

In both cases, the option of moving in is possible. If there are tourists on tour dates who travel alone and do not mind moving in, then we can combine them (by agreement) and you will not have to pay extra. But we do not guarantee a move-in, it does not depend on us.

The White Nights Hotel 2* or The Narzan's Inn or 6 nights
The White Nights Hotel 2*

The White Nights Hotel is located in the Dombai resort, surrounded by a fir forest. It occupies a 3-storey snow-white building. There is a healing narzan spring nearby.

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Another option
The Narzan's Inn

The U Narzan hotel complex is located on the coast of the Amanauz River, almost in the center of Dombay.

The spacious, modern rooms are pleasantly furnished and equipped with comfortable furniture. The bathrooms are equipped with shower cabins. Towels and personal hygiene products are also provided. Amenities include TV and Wi-fi.

Vacationers can visit the cozy restaurant located at the hotel. Its menu consists of dishes of European and Caucasian cuisine. Chefs prepare diet meals on request.

A conference room rental service is available.

All conditions for an eventful rest are created here for the guests. So, in your free time from skiing, you can spend in the sauna, karaoke or billiard room. There are also many waterfalls and other places of interest in the area. The Devil's Mill Waterfall is 1.85 km away. Cherkessk Railway Station is 111.5 km away, and Sochi International Airport named after V. I. Sevastyanov is 137.4 km away.

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Another option
The Snow Leopard Hotel 3*

The Snow Leopard (Snezhnyj Bars) is located in the village of Dombay. The hotel consists of two buildings and has 118 rooms. The hotel was opened in 2008. The center of Dombay village is 350 m away. Mineralnye Vody International Airport is 220 km away.

The GLK Dombai ski Lift is 500 m away. The hotel has a storage room for ski equipment. Ski equipment rental is available for an additional fee.

There is a cafe "Snow Leopard" on site. Breakfast is served from 08:00 to 10:00.

Tour conditions

Group
up to 25 tourists
Minimum age
8 years old
Duration
7 days 6 nights
Group meets at
Russia, Stavropol Territory, Mineralnye Vody

Included in price

  • accommodation in hotels;
  • transfer within the tour;
  • environmental fees;
  • Meals: breakfast, lunch and dinner. Caucasian cuisine;
  • cable car (1 ascent and 1 descent to a height of 3000 m);
  • guide and excursion program;
  • medical insurance;
  • wood-fired sauna for 2 hours;

Paid extra

  • air and railway tickets to Mineralnye Vody and back;
  • meals not specified in the program;
  • horseback riding (optional, from 1,500 rubles/person);
  • tickets to the thermal springs — 600 rubles /person.;
  • quad bikes;
  • private transfer.

It's important to know

Personal equipment you need for the tour

No special equipment is required. There are no special requirements for clothing. Clothing and shoes should be athletic, comfortable, waterproof, and weather-appropriate. Special trekking shoes are not required. If there is one, then you can take it. If not, then you shouldn't buy it on purpose. Athletic sneakers and boots are quite suitable, as long as the sole is not smooth and slippery.

Shoes should be worn, not new. At least 2 pairs are required. Trekking poles are also optional. The route is of medium difficulty and in fact sticks are not particularly needed. Some tourists use them, some go without sticks. If necessary, they are available at the box office.

You will also need: a swimsuit for thermal springs, flip-flops, a raincoat. You should not take a large backpack on a hike. Of the mandatory things that you should have in your backpack are some personal hygiene items and a water bottle. If you are using it, you can take a thermos.

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Dates and Prices

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    26 May – 1 Jun 7 days 6 nights
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    2 – 8 Jun 7 days 6 nights
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    9 – 15 Jun 7 days 6 nights
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    16 – 22 Jun 7 days 6 nights
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    23 – 29 Jun 7 days 6 nights
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