Family mountain camp in the Elbrus region

Put aside all your business and enjoy the freedom of a family expedition along the Elbrus, the clean mountain air of the Caucasus, communication with your child and a powerful supportive company. In the mountain camp, you will be accompanied by a mountain tourism instructor and a qualified psychologist. 

The end of June is the optimal month for traveling to the mountains with children. In eight days you will explore many beautiful mountain landscapes. You will see lakes, waterfalls, gorges and even walk along the glacier of the majestic Elbrus!

Location

Russia, Stavropol Territory, Mineralnye Vody
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$466
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Duration
8 Days
7 Nights
Departures
  • Group departures
or
Accommodation
  • or
    Tent, Hotel
    6 nights
Comfort
  • Basic
  • Midscale
Difficulty
Challenging
Does not require specific skills, but one must be in good health
Group
From 4 to 20 tourists
Minimum age
7 years old
Group meet at
Russia, Stavropol Territory, Mineralnye Vody
Contact the tour coordinator
Weekdays: 8am - 8pm
Weekends: 8am - 7pm (GMT +3)
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Tour highlights

Relaxation in the sources
After the hike, several pools with hot and cold water are waiting for us to relax
Hiking skills
Our children will learn how to set up camp on their own
Snow games in summer
Let's play in the snow in summer and feel the proximity of the top of Mount Elbrus
On the cable car to Elbrus
We will climb to the Krugozor station (3000 meters) on the pendulum cable car
Family cohesion
Every day we will hold interesting games and contests with prizes
Additional activities
We will have free time, during which you can order a sauna or take a horse ride

Itinerary

  • Day 1 - Arrival. Gizhgit Mountain Lake

    We meet the participants in the city of Mineralnye Vody with our mentor and a comfortable bus.

    On the way, we will have lunch at a cafe and begin our acquaintance with the Caucasian national cuisine.

    After lunch, we will stop at the mountain lake Gizhgit and take a short hike, someone will just relax on the shore with a view of the rocky ridge.

    We will arrive at our camp at 16-17:00.

    Tents are already waiting for us, where you can relax before dinner (19:00).

    After dinner, we will gather around the campfire, where we will get to know each other, share stories and create those unique moments that will be remembered forever.

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  • Day 2 - Trekking to the waterfall Maiden Braids
  • Day 3 - Lake Elbrus
  • Day 4 - Climbing Cheget
  • Day 5 - Ascent of Elbrus to the Shelter 11
  • Day 6 - Hiking with an overnight stay under the stars in the mountains, we go to the most beautiful Terskol waterfall
  • Day 7 - Terskol Waterfall
  • Day 8 - Departure
Difficulty
Does not require specific skills, but one must be in good health
Tour organizer's comments

Our company has been conducting family trekking tours since 2020. During this time, we have gained experience that allows us to say with confidence: if you are a healthy and active person, then our program will suit you. After all, at least two escorts work with the group, who provide support and assistance to all participants throughout the entire route. You will always be surrounded by the attention and care of our instructors.

Accommodation

Accommodation
  • or
    Tent, Hotel
    6 nights
Comfort
  • Basic
  • Midscale

The tour includes accommodation in a hotel or camping.

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

  • comfortable camping accommodation — 41,000 rubles/person;
  • hotel accommodation — 59,000 rubles/person.

For children under 14 years old — a discount of 7,000 rubles.

Camping or "The Snow Leopard" 6 nights
Camping

Accommodation in a tent: separate for each family — 3, 4-bed.

Another option
"The Snow Leopard"

The Snow Leopard is located in the village of Terskol. It offers free Wi-Fi.

The hotel offers 110 rooms of various categories for its guests. All are equipped with comfortable furniture and necessary appliances.

If you want to eat, there is a restaurant on site for you, where highly qualified chefs will prepare the most delicious dishes.

The airport is 94 km away and the train station is 92 km away.

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Tour conditions

Group
From 4 to 20 tourists
Minimum age
7 years old
Duration
8 days 7 nights
Group meets at
Russia, Stavropol Territory, Mineralnye Vody

Included in price

  • the work of a professional instructor-guide in mountain tourism;
  • the work of a mentor-psychologist;
  • accommodation in a campsite or guest house, depending on your choice;
  • Meals: breakfast, dinner and snack on a hike;
  • cable car ticket;
  • transfer Minvody — polyana Taulu — Minvody;
  • transfer polyana Taulu — Arkhyz — polyana Taulu;
  • transfer polyana Taulu — Romantic — Polyana Taulu;
  • transfer polyana Taulu — Ice farm — Polyana Taulu;
  • transfer polyana Taulu — Dukka — polyana Taulu;
  • equipment rental: tent (separate for each family — 3, 4-seater), tourist mats — 2 pcs./person, tourist chairs — 1 pc./person.;
  • payment for visiting the national park;
  • props for conducting games/trainings;
  • gifts and surprises for participants (children will receive badges for all trips and achievements during the tour).

Paid extra

  • air and railway tickets to Mineralnye Vody and back;
  • surcharge for single occupancy in a hotel room;
  • insurance (optional);
  • meals in the cafe — 2,000-4,000 rubles (optional);
  • tickets to the thermal springs — 300-400 rubles/person.;
  • rental of personal equipment: trekking poles, backpack, sleeping bag, trekking boots, membrane jacket, hiking pants, raincoat.

It's important to know

Personal equipment you need for the tour
  • Passport;
  • compulsory medical insurance policy;
  • sleeping bag;
  • travel mat, foam;
  • trekking poles;
  • sports glasses, UV protection factor 3 or more;
  • backpack 35-45 liters;
  • T-shirt;
  • medium-density thermal T-shirt with long sleeves;
  • thermal pants;
  • warm fleece jacket;
  • wind-moisture-proof hooded jacket, preferably membrane;
  • raincoat, a very budget-friendly, but working alternative to a membrane jacket;
  • wind- and moisture-proof pants, preferably with a membrane;
  • trekking boots or sneakers;
  • a warm hat;
  • thin gloves 2 pairs;
  • panama hat, cap or buff, for protection from the sun;
  • hiking (trekking) socks 2-3 pairs;
  • sandals or light sneakers for the camp;
  • swimming trunks or a swimsuit;
  • gaiters on your feet from getting snow and stones into your shoes;
  • a mask or buff to protect your face from the wind;
  • a headlamp with new batteries;
  • hygiene products: soap, shampoo probe, toothpaste and brush, toilet paper, towel (small), wet wipes;
  • mug, spoon, bowl, knife. Plastic or metal;
  • thermos 500-800 ml;
  • 0.5-1 liter water bottle;
  • a seat (preferably);
  • bars, honey, dried fruits, gels or other sports nutrition (take some of the goodies you love with you);
  • hygienic lipstick (protection against chapping of the lips, better sunscreen);
  • sunscreen (maximum protection);
  • vitamins, preferably in effervescent tablets;
  • Aspirin, preferably in effervescent tablets;
  • paracetamol;
  • patch (to seal the feet to prevent calluses);
  • from an upset stomach;
  • medicines for their diseases.
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