3 gorges of Kabardino-Balkaria and Elbrus. The national route. Spring-Summer

Breakfast at the hotel.

Your adventure will begin with an exciting off-road trip to the Chegem Gorge, which impresses with its scale and beauty. The average width of the gorge is only 20 meters, and on both sides towering giant cliffs up to 800 meters high.

The historical part of your trip will be a visit to the ancient Balkarian village of Eltuby (XIII–XVIII centuries), one of the most mysterious and ancient places in the region.

Stone crypts, medieval towers and other structures will immerse you in the atmosphere of the past. It is not only an architectural monument, but also the birthplace of the famous Balkarian poet Kaisyn Kuliyev.

The Fly Chegem Parade, where incredible opportunities open up for fans of adrenaline. For an additional fee, you can:

• feel like a real bird, soaring on a paraglider over the gorge (7,000 rubles);
• go down the zipline (1,500 rubles);
• decide to jump from a height with a ropejumping (3,500 rubles).

These activities must be booked in advance, they are carried out under favorable weather conditions.

Lunch with national cuisine in a cozy cafe on your own. Delicious mountain dishes will complement the atmosphere of a trip through the culture and nature of the Caucasus.

You will drive jeeps through the Aktoprak pass, located at an altitude of 2,200 meters above sea level. Every turn of the road will bring new impressive views.

Return to the hotel and free time for rest and dinner will complete the day.

Your day will start with a delicious breakfast at the hotel or a takeaway meal.

Meeting with a guide — and you will embark on a journey to the famous volcano Elbrus, the peak of the Caucasus.

Arrival at Azau glade will be the starting point, from where you will ascend by cable car in enclosed cabins to an altitude of 3,800 meters. This climb will give you magnificent panoramas of majestic mountains and glaciers.

Additional fee — from 2,700 rubles/person. In place.

At the top, you will find the "Mirror Cube 3847" photo zone, where you can take impressive pictures against the background of snow-covered landscapes.

Here, at Garabashi station, is the highest mountain mailbox in Russia! Imagine how pleasant it would be to send a postcard or letter to your loved ones directly from a record height of 3,847 meters above sea level.

From a height of 3,500 meters, the kingdom of ice and snow begins. You will have the opportunity to play snowballs or:

• snowmobile ride to the famous Shelter 11 (height 4,200 m) from 2,300 rubles/person. payment on site;
• make an exciting descent on a snowmobile, starting from 5,000 rubles / person. payment on the spot.

Lunch at one of the local cafes, where you can taste Caucasian cuisine and gain strength for the next part of your trip (on your own).

Visit to one of the thermal complexes — "Geduko" or "Baksan" (additional fee from 700 rubles) Several pools with thermal water of different temperatures, a slide and a safe children's area will provide comfort and pleasure for all participants of the trip.

Do not forget to bring rubber slippers, towels and hats.

Breakfast. Room release.

A trip to the gorge of the Cherek River, where 18 mountain villages have been located since the 12th century. There are many archaeological sites on the territory of the village and in its surroundings.

Meeting with a local resident who will tell you about the life, customs and rituals of the highlanders.

Medieval towers and ancient villages that attract the attention of cinematographers; in particular, the film "War" by Balabanov was shot in this area.

Lunch at a local cafe or in a mountain family with dishes of national cuisine.

Stop at the Blue Lake, which is rightfully considered the pearl of Kabardino-Balkaria. The depth of the lake is 278 meters, which makes it the third deepest in Russia.

Transfer to Mineralnye Vody Airport for flights after 20:00.

If there are flights from Nalchik, please specify the possibility of changing the departure city when booking.