Encounters with the wonders of the Caucasus

Having been on this tour, you will visit almost all the republics of the Caucasus. You will be able to evaluate the identity of the peoples of each of them, learn and compare national traditions and rituals, understand how the history of the Caucasus is woven into the history of our entire Fatherland and what importance the Caucasus has always had for Russia. 

The unique Caucasian nature will simply conquer you with its mountain gorges, snow-capped peaks and intoxicating clean air. 

Location

Pyatigorsk
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Duration
7 days
6 nights
Departures
6 - 12 Jul
20 - 26 Jul
3 - 9 Aug
17 - 23 Aug
31 Aug - 6 Sep
14 - 20 Sep
28 Sep - 4 Oct
12 - 18 Oct
Accommodation
  • Hotel
    6 nights
Comfort
  • Midscale
  • Upscale
Difficulty
Easy
Suitable for everyone
Group
From 10 to 50 tourists
Minimum age
9 years old
Group meet at
Pyatigorsk
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Tour highlights

Cities of the CMS
Let's take a walk through the most famous resort towns of the Caucasian Mineral Waters
Dizzying heights
We will climb the cable cars to Mount Elbrus (the highest mountain in Russia and Europe) and Cheget
Sunny Dombay
We will visit the most famous ski resort in the country
A walk around Vladikavkaz
We are waiting for a city tour of the main iconic places of the city
Modern Grozny
Let's get acquainted with the phoenix city, reborn from the ashes of such a distant war

Itinerary

  • Day 1 - Arrival. Pyatigorsk and Zheleznovodsk

    Arrival in Pyatigorsk.

    Check-in at the hotel (check-in from 14:00), things can be left in the luggage room at the hotel.

    We recommend having lunch in advance, as there will be no such opportunity during the tour.

    Meeting in the lobby of the hotel with a representative, followed by departure for an excursion according to the schedule of meetings in the lobby of each hotel on the first day of the tour.

    Two cities, two completely different characters! First, bright and literary Pyatigorsk.

    The city where the shadows of Ostap Bender and Kisa Vorobyaninov still roam near the Sinkhole and the Tsvetnik Park.

    We will follow their route, but with a reliable guide, so you will definitely get to the fountain "Happy Catch".

    You will touch the places of Lermontov, feel the bubbling rhythm of the oldest resort and see everything that makes it iconic.

    And then the silence and peace of Zheleznovodsk will engulf us.

    This is not a city in a park, this is a park in which the city has harmoniously dissolved.

    There is no place for fuss here, only the whispers of the centuries-old forest and the clean, intoxicating air.

    We will walk along the natural forest trails, admire the eastern palace of the Emir of Bukhara and descend the grand Cascading staircase.

    But the main treasure of Zheleznovodsk is underground.

    We will go to its legendary springs to taste first-hand, or rather, from the first pump rooms, the living water of the Slavyanovsky and Smirnov springs.

    This is a journey from the irony of literature to the healing power of nature.

    18:30-19:30 Return\accommodation in a hotel in Pyatigorsk.

    Free time.

    Meals for an additional fee: breakfast, lunch and dinner.

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  • Day 2 - Elbrus region
  • Day 3 - Vladikavkaz, Ingushetia
  • Day 4 - Fearsome
  • Day 5 - Chegem Gorge
  • Day 6 - Dombai
  • Day 7 - Kislovodsk. Departure
Difficulty
Suitable for everyone

Accommodation

Accommodation
  • Hotel
    6 nights
Comfort
  • Midscale
  • Upscale

The tour provides accommodation in a hotel in Pyatigorsk and in a hotel in Grozny (Tiynalla, Berkat — possible hotels of accommodation. Possible replacement with similar ones).

The cost of the tour for 1 person, depending on the accommodation, RUB.:

 Name of the hotel Cost  Extra day per room
 2 seats./ 1 seats./extra seat 2 seats./ 1 seats./ additional place
 Yuzhnaya**, Standard room (without breakfast)67 700/78 3004700/3700/-
Pyatigorsk**, Standard room (breakfast included)74 900/85 1007000/4700/-
Mashuk**, Standard room (breakfast included)78 300/97 100/63 3008000/6450/2000
Intourist***, Standard room (breakfast included)77 300/99 8007700/6850/-
Beshtau***, Standard room (breakfast included)81 700/107 6009000/8000/-
Bugar***, Standard room (zvtrak included)81 000/105 600/59 9008800/7700/1500

The Yuzhnaya Hotel does not provide breakfast, there is a dining room in front of the hotel, opening hours are from 08:00, lunch along the route, breakfast and dinner in Grozny are provided when staying at this hotel.

The cost of an additional night at the Mashuk, Beshtau and Bugar hotels may vary depending on the arrival dates.

"Bugar" or "Mashuk" or 5 nights
"Bugar"

Featuring a bar and a shared lounge, Bugar Hotel is located in Pyatigorsk. The hotel has a restaurant and a 24-hour front desk. Room service is also available. Free Wi-Fi is available throughout the property. Free private parking is available on site. 

The rooms are equipped with air conditioning, a refrigerator, a safe and a flat-screen TV. There is a private bathroom with a shower, a desk, and a kettle. Towels and bed linen are provided.

A continental breakfast is served daily.

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Another option
"Mashuk"

It is located in the very center of Pyatigorsk, a 7-minute walk from Lenin Square and the cable car, near Tsvetnik Park. The hotel offers treatments according to the program of the Mashuk sanatorium. It offers free Wi-Fi.The Mashuk Hotel offers a 24-hour front desk, a tour desk and luggage storage, as well as a small garden and a cafe.

Pyatigorsk Train Station is 3 km away. Mineralnye Vody Airport is 24 km away.

In the room: The private bathroom comes with a shower and free toiletries. The bright rooms offer mountain views.

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Intourist

This hotel is located in the center of Pyatigorsk, just a 5-minute walk from the city's mineral springs. It offers free Wi-Fi, a restaurant, and a 24-hour front desk. The Rendezvous Restaurant serves Caucasian and European cuisine. Guests can play billiards at the hotel.

Pyatigorsk Central Train Station is 3 km from the Intourist Hotel, and Mineralnye Vody Airport is a 25-minute drive away. A shuttle service can be arranged for an additional fee.

In the room: accommodation with a balcony, a private bathroom with free toiletries and a TV with cable channels. Most rooms offer views of the Caucasus Mountains.

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"Beshtau"

It is located in the center of Pyatigorsk. It offers rooms with wonderful views of Mount Beshtau or the Caucasus Mountains, a 24-hour restaurant and a sports club. Guests of the Beshtau Hotel can visit the sports club with a Turkish bath, sauna, modern gym and a swimming pool with massage waterfalls.

The Beshtau Hotel has a classic-style restaurant serving European, Russian and Caucasian cuisine. Live music is played in the restaurant in the evenings. The 24-hour lobby bar serves hot and cold snacks.

Pyatigorsk Train Station is a 10-minute drive from the Beshtau Hotel. Mineralnye Vody International Airport is a 30-minute drive away. An airport shuttle is available upon request.

In the room: air conditioning and a flat-screen TV, equipped with a hydro massage shower or a hot tub. There is also a balcony. Free Wi-Fi is provided. A water cooler is available on all floors.

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Pyatigorsk

The Pyatigorsk Hotel is located in the city center, 20 meters from the singing fountains. Free Wi-Fi is available on its territory.

The rooms are equipped with air conditioning, a refrigerator and a flat-screen TV.

The hotel has a restaurant and a bar.

Pyatigorsk Railway Station is located 1.7 km from the Pyatigorsk Hotel, while Mineralnye Vody Airport is 26.5 km away.

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Yuzhnaya

Yuzhnaya Hotel is located a 2-minute walk from Pyatigorsk Train Station. It offers brightly decorated, simple rooms with air conditioning.
Each room has a TV and a balcony. Some rooms have a separate toilet, while others have a private bathroom with free toiletries, bathrobes and slippers.

Guests can either have a snack at the hotel's own bar or dine at local cafes near the hotel.

Mineralnye Vody International Airport is located 25.5 km from Yuzhnaya Hotel.

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Berkat or "Tiynala"  1 night

Tour conditions

Group
From 10 to 50 tourists
Minimum age
9 years old
Duration
7 days 6 nights
Group meets at
Pyatigorsk

Included in price

  • accommodation according to the program;
  • meals specified in the program: 
    • 6 breakfasts (where provided);
    • 5 lunches;
    • 1 dinner;
  • transportation and sightseeing services.

Paid extra

  • air and railway tickets to Mineralnye Vody / Pyatigorsk and back;
  • transfer airport Mineralnye Vody — Pyatigorsk — from 1,900 rub.;
  • meals not included in the program and dinners (except in Grozny);
  • cable car ascent to Mashuk — 360 RUB/person.;
  • cable car ascent in the Elbrus region:
    • in the city of Cheget — 1,100 rubles/person.,
    • in the city of Elbrus — 3,200 rubles/person (all queues);
  • the environmental fee in the Elbrus region is 200 rubles/person.;
  • environmental fee on day 3 is 200 rubles/person.;
  • ascent to the observation deck "Grozny City" and entrance to the museum — 400 rubles /person.;
  • cable car ride in Dombay — 2,700 rubles/person/ all queues;
  • ecological fee at Honey waterfalls — 300 rubles/person.

It's important to know

Personal equipment you need for the tour
  • documents required for the trip (original passport and birth certificate for children under 14 years old, medical insurance policy);
  • comfortable clothes for the season + warm clothes for visiting Elbrus and Dombai;
  • comfortable sports shoes;
  • raincoat;
  • sunglasses and cream;
  • swimwear and outfits for photo shoots;
  • personal first aid kit and insect repellent (if necessary);
  • money for personal purposes.

Please note that the region is multi-religious. People of different faiths live in a small area, with their own unique history, traditions and customs. 

Be tolerant of the customs of the Caucasian peoples. When visiting the republics of the North Caucasus, do not forget about appearance. When visiting holy places – headdresses, closed shoulders, legs. It is not recommended to bare hands, short skirts, and shorts for men during the warm period.

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Dates and Prices

  • $908
    6 – 12 Jul 7 days 6 nights
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  • $908
    20 – 26 Jul 7 days 6 nights
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    3 – 9 Aug 7 days 6 nights
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    17 – 23 Aug 7 days 6 nights
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    31 Aug – 6 Sep 7 days 6 nights
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    Elena
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    2 Jul, 2025
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    Caucasian Mosaic Tour. This tour was beautiful, rich in experiences, and very comfortable. Every day brought breathtaking views, fresh emotions, and unforgettable impressions. Towering mountains, rushing rivers, and majestic gorges left us in awe with their beauty. A special thank-you to our guides, Andrey and Alexandr — true fountains of knowledge. Overall, the tour was excellently organized, with every detail thoughtfully arranged for the travelers' comfort. Thank you.
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    Elena
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    14 May, 2025
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    The guides were excellent at organizing the excursions and always gave us enough time to explore the sights and markets at our own pace. Everyone was friendly, and the buses were very comfortable.
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    Kira
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    13 May, 2025
    Hello, I went on the "Caucasian Mosaic" tour and really enjoyed the experience. I was especially impressed by Mount Elbrus, Dombay, Kislovodsk, and the Honey Waterfalls. We even had time to visit an alpaca farm, which I absolutely loved. The guides shared fascinating insights about the sites and included personal stories, which made the trip engaging and far from boring. We stayed at the Intourist Hotel — it was comfortable and met all our needs. The only downside was the early mornings every day. While I understand it's necessary to beat the crowds at popular attractions, I think the itinerary would benefit from at least one day with a more relaxed start to let everyone catch up on rest. The combination of early wake-ups and late returns makes it hard to get enough sleep. The buses were modern and well-equipped, and pick-ups were always punctual. The guides offered great suggestions for how to spend our free time, and there was plenty of opportunity to shop and try local cuisine. Overall, we were very happy with the trip. The tour was well-planned, covered a wide range of destinations, and gave us a rich and complete impression of the Caucasus. Thank you!