Through the thorns to the stars. Jeep tour of the Caucasus

An extreme multi-active tour of Karachay-Cherkessia and Kabardino-Balkaria. Territories: Arkhyz — Dombai — Teberda — Elbrus region. Types of tourism: car tours, jeeping, trekking, overnight stays in tents. Objects: mountains, lakes, waterfalls, plateaus, gorges, tracts, mineral springs, ancient Alan temples and an astrophysical observatory.

The minimum price is indicated for one tourist, provided that there are 4 people on the tour. For a group of 6 people or more, check-in is possible on any day of the week.

Location

Mineral Waters
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$1,020
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Duration
8 Days
7 Nights
Departures
  • Group departures
    • Dates for next season
    • 27 April – 4 May, 2025
    • 25 May – 1 June, 2025
    • 22 – 29 June, 2025
    • 27 July – 3 August, 2025
or
Accommodation
  • Hotel
    5 nights
  • or
    Tent, Hotel
    2 nights
Comfort
  • Midscale
Difficulty
Challenging
Does not require specific skills, but one must be in good health
Group
Up to 4 people
Minimum age
12 years old
Group meet at
Mineral Waters
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Weekdays: 8am - 8pm
Weekends: 8am - 7pm (GMT +3)
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Tour highlights

Fantastic Bermamyt
Our tour will take you through the Gumbashi Pass with its incredible viewing platforms
Jipping
We will drive through the most beautiful and fascinating places of the Caucasus
Arkhyz
We will go trekking to fascinating lakes and waterfalls, as well as see ancient temples
Dombai
All the magnificent, amazing paintings of the region will be revealed to us
Observatory of the Russian Academy of Sciences
We will climb the slope of Mount Pastukhova to the largest updated telescope of the astrophysical observatory in Europe

Itinerary

  • Day 1 - Mineral Waters — Arkhyz

    We will meet you at the Minvody airport and comfortably take you to the Arkhyz hotel, where you will have a rest.

    Accommodation: 3* hotel, Arkhyz village.

    Group transfer to the accommodation at 12:00 and 18:00.

    Height difference: 1300 m. The automobile part of the route: 231 km.

  • Day 2 - Sofia Valley: waterfalls
  • Day 3 - Nizhnearkhyz settlement, Observatory of the Russian Academy of Sciences, Shoaninsky and Sentinsky temples, Dombai
  • Day 4 - Dombai. Mukhinsky lakes
  • Day 5 - Tumanly-Kel Lake, Alibek waterfall, Dombay
  • Day 6 - Departure to the Bermamit plateau via the Gumbashi plateau
  • Day 7 - The Bermamyt plateau. The Northern Elbrus region, the Jila-Suu tract, the Sultan waterfall. Pyatigorsk
  • Day 8 - Free time, departure
Difficulty
Does not require specific skills, but one must be in good health
Tour organizer's comments

Difficulty level: advanced, requires good physical fitness and endurance.

The tour is suitable for tourists with a fairly high level of physical fitness (the main thing is endurance!). It is not recommended for children under 12 years of age, persons over 60 years of age; patients with diseases of the cardiovascular and musculoskeletal systems.

Accommodation

Accommodation
  • Hotel
    5 nights
  • or
    Tent, Hotel
    2 nights
Comfort
  • Midscale

The tour provides accommodation in hotels in 2 / 3-bed rooms with all amenities and accommodation in tents. Find out the details when booking.

The minimum price is indicated for one tourist, provided that there are 4 people on the tour: 
  • for a group of 1 person — 223,950 rubles/person.;
  • for a group of 2 people — 145 000 rubles/person.;
  • for a group of 3 people — 117,000 rubles/person.;
  • for a group of 4 people — 105,000 rubles/person..

The possible accommodation options are listed below. It can be replaced with similar ones.

"Allure" or "Romantic" or 2 nights
"Allure"

Allur Resort Hotel is located in the village of Arkhyz, on the banks of the Arkhyz River. It offers free Wi-Fi, free private parking, an outdoor pool and a bar. The ski lift is 500 metres from the hotel.

A continental breakfast is served at the restaurant.

A Russian sauna and billiards are also available.

Skiing is popular in the area.

Dombay Ski Resort is 45 km from the hotel.

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Another option
"Romantic"

The cozy Romantic-1 Hotel is located in the village of Arkhyz. Here you can relax in the sauna or relax in karaoke, play billiards, learn horse riding skills or ride bicycles with the whole family, as well as ski equipment rental.

The spacious and modernly decorated rooms will appeal to everyone without exception, and the view from the window is simply mesmerizing. Each has a private bathroom with all amenities, a hairdryer and free toiletries.

The variety of dishes in the restaurant will allow you to enjoy your favorite dishes or try something new. If you need to take food with you, it is possible to order a packed lunch.

There is a Lake of Love not far from the Romantic-1 Hotel. The nearest train station is 127 km away, and the airport is 217 km away.

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Another option
"The Crown"

The Korona Country Hotel is located in the village of Arkhyz. Free Wi-Fi, parking, and ski storage are at guests' disposal.

Rooms of various categories are available for accommodation. Each room has comfortable beds, a wardrobe, a kettle, a TV with digital TV, a bathroom with a shower. The windows offer stunning views of the mountains and the surrounding nature.

The hotel serves a continental breakfast, lunch and dinner can be ordered from the menu.

The nearest airport is in Mineralnye Vody (162 km).

«GOLD STAR» or "Taurukh" or 3 nights
Tent or Intourist or 2 nights

Tour conditions

Group
up to 4 tourists
Minimum age
12 years old
Duration
8 days 7 nights
Group meets at
Mineral Waters

Included in price

  • campfire property — burner, gas, boiler, kettle;
  • first aid kit;
  • tent equipment — tent, sleeping bag, karemat;
  • meals: breakfast, camping meals for overnight stays in tents;
  • hotel accommodation in 2/3 bed rooms with all amenities;
  • transportation services on the route;
  • transfer: Mineralnye Vody — Arkhyz, Kislovodsk — Mineralnye Vody
  • services of a guide-driver.

Paid extra

  • air and railway tickets to Mineralnye Vody and back;
  • private transfer;
  • resort fee;
  • meals not specified in the program;
  • environmental charges;
Additionally, you can order:
  • entrance tickets to cultural and recreation facilities outside the tour program;
  • private transfer;
  • cable car ascents;
  • excursions not included in the tour program;
  • the surcharge for single occupancy is 9,700 rubles / the entire period of the tour.

It's important to know

Personal equipment you need for the tour
  • Water tank;
  • KLMN — mug, spoon, bowl, knife;
  • swimwear and outfits for photo sessions;
  • personal first aid kit and insect bites (if necessary);
  • waterproof windproof jacket and trousers;
  • gloves, hat, cap/panama hat (by season);
  • a raincoat (preferably not a disposable one) or a membrane jacket;
  • Sunglasses and cream: the sun is very active in the mountains;
  • track suit;
  • a warm jacket;
  • thermal underwear (or similar) and socks (several pairs of cotton and a pair of warm ones);
  • trekking boots with tread, or sneakers like "Salomon Speed Cross" (sneakers for running without tread are categorically not suitable). Shoes must be worn out, not new!
  • a trekking backpack of 25-30 liters and a "seat".
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Dates and Prices

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    27 Apr – 4 May, 2025 8 days 7 nights
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    25 May – 1 Jun, 2025 8 days 7 nights
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    22 – 29 Jun, 2025 8 days 7 nights
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    27 Jul – 3 Aug, 2025 8 days 7 nights
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    24 – 31 Aug, 2025 8 days 7 nights
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