Meetings with the wonders of the Caucasus. An abbreviated program

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Evaluate the identity of the peoples of each of the republics of the Caucasus visited on the tour and compare national traditions and rituals. The unique Caucasian nature will simply conquer you with its mountain gorges, snow-capped peaks and intoxicating clean air.

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Location

Russia, Stavropol Territory, Pyatigorsk

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Tour highlights

Underground lake

We will visit the underground cave of the Failure — the one where Ostap Bender from the "Twelve Chairs" sold tickets

The highest mountain in Russia

We will climb Elbrus to a height of 3,500 meters

The heart of Chechnya

We will visit the masterpiece of modern architecture — the mosque "Heart of Chechnya"

Itinerary

Day 1 - Meeting. 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 of the company, followed by departure for an excursion.
A day that reveals the two faces of the Caucasian Mineral Waters: the harmony of the man-made landscape and the drama of literary history. In Zheleznovodsk, a garden city where nature and architecture have merged.
The walk begins at the mystical Solar zodiac clock, whose shadows move in time with the sun. The air is filled with the scent of flowers leading to the delicate Pushkin Gallery, where the whisper of a waltz can still be heard under the arches.
The bronze monument to Alexander Pushkin froze in thought against the background of the mountains. Next is a meeting with living water: the Slavyanovsky and Smirnovsky springs give a sip of health, and a cascading staircase, like a giant flowering plant, leads to the calm surface of the Resort Lake.
Next, the route takes you to Pyatigorsk, a city with a turbulent history and bustling resort life.
The first chord is the silence at the place of Lermontov's duel on the slope of Mashuk. Then — plunge into the coolness of the famous lake Proval, the color of the summer sky. Above, at the Aeolian Harp, the wind plays an elegy, and the gaze is lost in the panorama of the mountains. The culmination is the heart of the city — the Tsvetnik Park.
Here, amidst the noise of fountains, you can trace the resort's history: from the classic drinking gallery to the elegant Lermontov Gallery, from the aromas of the Gukasov coffee house to the secrets of Diana's grotto. The end of the day is at the austere building of the Institute of Balneology, reminding that all this beauty serves the main purpose: health and recuperation.
18:30-19:30 Return \ accommodation in a hotel in Pyatigorsk.
Free time.
Options for an additional fee:
100 rubles per person per day resort fee at the Pyatigorsk hotel;
Lunch, dinner;
100 rubles per day rent of wireless headphones.

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Day 2 - Elbrus region
Breakfast (lunch box, except the Yuzhnaya hotel).
From 6:00-6:30 — gathering at the hotels for an excursion to the wonderful mountainous region, praised by Vladimir Vysotsky and won the hearts of millions of people — in the Elbrus region.
The Elbrus region is a land where the majestic Elbrus reigns over the whole world, like a giant frozen in eternity.
Its snow-capped peaks pierce the azure sky, and the sun's rays dance on the icy slopes, creating a play of light and shadow. Coniferous forests, shrouded in morning mist, whisper ancient legends, and mountain rivers carry their crystal-clear waters through picturesque valleys.
The road running along the Baksan Gorge meanders like a ribbon, sometimes climbing steep slopes, then descending to the rushing waters of the Baksan River.
The air here is filled with the scent of pine trees and the freshness of mountain winds, and every turn opens up new, breathtaking landscapes.
When you reach the Azau clearing, you will be greeted by the silent might of Elbrus, its double-humped peak shining in the rays of the sun, as if inviting you to climb.
The cable car, like a thread connecting the earth and the sky, smoothly lifts you higher, revealing panoramas that seem to be the creation of a brilliant artist.
With each turn of ascent, the world around is transformed: dense forests remain below, giving way to alpine meadows, and then eternal snow.
At an altitude of 3,850 meters, you find yourself in the realm of silence and eternal winter, where even breathing becomes part of this splendor. But the journey does not end there — the Cheget glade awaits you, where chairlifts will carefully take you to an altitude of 3,100 meters.
From here, Elbrus and Mount Donguz-Orun are clearly visible, their peaks seem to float in the clouds.
Lunch at Cheget glade or Azau glade (included in the price of the tour)
19:00 (approximately) Return to the hotel in Pyatigorsk.
Free time.
Options for an additional fee:
1100 rubles/person — cable car to Cheget, all queues;
2,700 rubles/person — cable car to the city of Elbrus, all queues;
200 rubles/person — environmental fee in the Elbrus region;
Dinner;
100 rubles per day rent of wireless headphones.

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Day 3 - Vladikavkaz and Grozny
Breakfast (lunch box, except the Yuzhnaya hotel).
Room release.
From 6:00-6:30 — pick up at the hotels and departure to Vladikavkaz.
This day can be called a dialogue between two capitals and two facets of Caucasian identity.
Vladikavkaz morning greets with an aura of established, academic culture. Its ancient streets breathe tranquility, and the Memorial of Military Glory stands as a mute but eloquent witness to the common history and victims.
Lunch here becomes not just a meal, but an act of acquaintance with the Ossetian tradition, where bread and salt are signs of respect.
Lunch (included in the price of the tour).
Then the road to Ingushetia.
The landscape changes, civilization remains below, and the Targim Basin opens up, a sacred valley trapped in the grip of majestic mountain ranges. Time is measured differently here.
The ancient Targim and Egikal tower complexes appear as stone codices of a vanished epoch.
The battle towers rising to the sky and the ruins of residential buildings tell without words about the social structure, the art of war and the incredible resilience of the people who carved their homes right into the rocks.
The silence of these places is deafening, and the panorama against the backdrop of snow-capped peaks seems eternal.
The path to the Thaba-Yerdy Temple is a twenty—minute meditation along a mountain path that cleanses thoughts to meet one of the oldest Christian sanctuaries in Russia.
Its walls, covered with mysterious carvings, where crosses and pagan symbols are intertwined, have remained silent for twelve centuries.
By evening, overwhelmed by the impressions of this dialogue with eternity, the group returns to modernity, staying overnight in a hotel in Grozny.
The contrast between a day spent among the stones of ancient towers and the comfort of a modern hotel is another strong impression that completes this chapter of the journey.
20:00 Accommodation at the Grozny hotel.
Dinner (included in the price of the tour).
Free time.
Options for an additional fee:
200 rubles per person — environmental fee in Ingushetia;
100 rubles per day rent of wireless headphones.

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Day 4 - Chechnya
Breakfast at the hotel.
Room release.
Departure for a guided tour of the city of Grozny
Grozny is a transition to a different semantic reality. The city appears as a hymn to creation, embodied in glass and concrete "Grozny City". A visit to the Akhmad Kadyrov Museum provides a key to understanding this phenomenon — the path through tragedy to peace. And the culmination is temples, which are not only religious centers, but also architectural manifestos.
The Heart of Chechnya Mosque is a universe of light, symmetry and sublime spirituality. Her space makes you forget about the hustle and bustle. The "Mother's Heart" mosque in Argun carries a soft, lyrical energy, embodying the continuity of life. And the monumental "Muslim Pride" in a Shawl, visible for many kilometers, symbolizes the steadfastness and faith of an entire nation.
Lunch (included in the price of the tour).
The road to Pyatigorsk after such a trip is an opportunity to internalize what you have seen, realizing how the authenticity of the ancient towers of Ingushetia, the classic Caucasian depth of Vladikavkaz, and the new, future—oriented monumentality of Grozny fit into one route.
20:00 Return to Pyatigorsk.
Accommodation at the hotel.
Free time.
Options for an additional fee:
400 rubles per person — ascent to the observation deck "Grozny City" and entrance to the museum;
Dinner;
100 rubles per day rent of wireless headphones.
Day 5 - Chegem gorge. Departure
Breakfast at the hotel cafe.
Free time.
09:00 Departure to the Chegem gorge.
The Chegem gorge is striking at first glance: gigantic rocks, polished by wind and time, almost close overhead, leaving only a strip of sky.
And between them, like the living pulsation of this stone heart, unique "weeping waterfalls" flow.
The mesmerizing silence amidst the roar of the river and the rustle of streams is replaced at the exit of the gorge by another world full of life and warmth.
The aroma of fresh pastries and spices leads to a place where Caucasian hospitality takes on the most delicious forms.
Right here you can find what will become an edible souvenir of the trip: fragrant collections of mountain herbs, thick paste of nuts, traditional sweets that have absorbed the sun of the valleys.
Lunch (included in the price of the tour).
16:00 Approximate return to the Pyatigorsk hotel.
Departure.
For an additional fee:
Supper.
100 rubles per day rent of wireless headphones.

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Difficulty

Suitable for everyone

Accommodation

Hotel

4 nights

Comfort

Midscale
Upscale

The tour includes accommodation in hotels in Pyatigorsk and Grozny.

The cost of the tour for 1 person after February 2, 2026, depending on the accommodation, RUB.:

Name of the hotel	Cost	Extra day per room
Name of the hotel	2 seats./ 1 seats./extra seat	2 seats./ 1 seats./ additional place
Yuzhnaya**, Standard room (without breakfast)	50 800/58 400	4700/3700/-
Pyatigorsk**, Standard room (breakfast included)	55 500/62 400	7000/4700/-
Mashuk**, Standard room (breakfast included)	57 500/69 600/48 000	8000/6450/2000
Intourist***,, Standard room (breakfast included)	56 900/71 300	7700/6850/-
Beshtau***, Standard room (breakfast included)	59 600/76 000	9000/8000/-
Bugar***, Standard room (breakfast included)	59 200/74 700/45 900	8800/7700/1500

The Yuzhnaya Hotel does not provide breakfast, there is a dining room opposite the hotel where you can have breakfast on your own, 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.

The hotel in Grozny can be replaced with a similar one.

Additional payment for an additional day, for a room in rubles in hotels in Pyatigorsk:

The name of the hotel	Extra day per room
The name of the hotel	2 seats./ 1 seats./ additional place
Yuzhnaya,** Standard room (without breakfast)	4500/3400/-
Pyatigorsk,** Standard room (breakfast included)	6400/4100/-
Mashuk,** Standard room (breakfast included )	6900/5600/2050
Intourist,* Standard room (breakfast included)	6650/7500/-
Intourist,* 2-room Junior Suite (breakfast included)	8700/7850/1600
Bugar, standard room (breakfast included)	7800/6800/1500
Beshtau,* standard room (breakfast included)	8600/7800/-
Beshtau,* Comfort room (breakfast included)	9600/8800/2200

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Tour conditions

Group

From 10 to 50 tourists

Minimum age

5 years old

Duration

5 days 4 nights

Group meets at

Russia, Stavropol Territory, Pyatigorsk

Included in price

accommodation in selected hotels;
Meals: 4 breakfasts (where provided), 4 lunches, 1 dinner;
sightseeing and transportation services.

Paid extra

air tickets to Mineralnye Vody or railway tickets to Pyatigorsk and back;
entrance fees:
- cable car ascent to Mashuk — 360 RUB/person. (not included in the program, visiting in your free time);
- cable car ascent in the Elbrus region:
  - in the city of Cheget — 1,100 rubles/person.;
  - in the city of Elbrus — 2,700 rubles/person (all queues);
- the environmental fee in the Elbrus region is 200 rubles/person.;
- ascent to the observation deck "Grozny City" and entrance to the museum — 400 rubles /person.;
- the environmental fee in Ingushetia is 200 rubles/person.;
meals: breakfasts (where not provided), dinners (except in Grozny);
rent of wireless headphones — 100 rubles per day;
transfer from Mineralnye Vody airport to Pyatigorsk — from 1,900 rub.

It's important to know

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 sessions;
personal first aid kit and insect bites (if necessary);
money for personal purposes.

The following safety rules must be followed on excursions:

Follow generally accepted rules of conduct and personal hygiene.
To observe discipline, strictly follow all the instructions of the guide and the head of the group.
Observe the established and announced schedule of the tour, as well as the time allowed for the inspection of a particular object of visit.
To leave the group only with the permission of the guide and the head of the group.
To purchase and consume food only after agreement with the head of the group.
In spring and summer, conduct a personal visual inspection for the detection of ticks.
Listen carefully to the guide.

Safety precautions at sightseeing sites:

When visiting observation decks, do not go beyond the installed fences.
When visiting production facilities, keep a group. Do not approach moving and rotating mechanisms. Protect your eyes from dust. Do not remove anything from the territory of enterprises.
Be careful, protect your eyes from small stone chips and fingers.
It is not allowed to depart from the route (trails, paths), approach electrical wires, unfenced edges of ravines, cliffs, etc.

During the bus tour:

Tourists are obliged to carefully handle the available equipment of the bus cabin.
Boarding the bus is carried out only at the command of the head, to the places indicated by the head.
Hand luggage of tourists is located in a specially designated place (under the seat, on the top shelf, etc.). It is forbidden to place bags or other things of tourists in the aisles. For security reasons, the passage must be free.
Before starting the bus, the tourist undertakes to fasten his seat belts and not unbutton them until the bus stops completely or the permission of the accompanying person (guide).
It is forbidden to get up from your seats and walk around the cabin while the bus is moving.
It is forbidden to open windows without the driver's permission.
It is forbidden to distract drivers while driving. All your questions will be solved by the guide or the senior of the group.
It is forbidden to expose any body parts, as well as to throw garbage into the open windows of the bus.
It is forbidden to drink any drinks and eat while the bus is moving.
In case of signs of motion sickness or nausea, it is necessary to immediately inform the accompanying person or the guide.
During the bus stop, do not get up from your seats until the bus stops completely and the group leader gives a special order. You can get off the bus only after the guide and the group leader.
When leaving your seat during parking, the back of the chair must be returned to its original position.
When exiting the bus, you should not crowd, get out carefully one person at a time.
The exit from the bus is through the front door. After getting off the bus, do not disperse, gather at the specified place and follow the instructions of the guide (accompanying person).
When returning to the bus, it is necessary to occupy the seats where you were sitting before exiting it.
You get on a clean bus. You have to get out of a clean bus. In this regard, it is forbidden to leave garbage on the bus, gnaw seeds, leave empty bottles, wrappers, fruit peels.
They don't smoke on buses.
During emergency braking, it is necessary to rest your feet and hands on the seat in front of you.
In case of an accident, follow the instructions of the driver and the team leader clearly.

During the walking tour:

While driving along the street, it is necessary to walk in a compact group without disturbing other pedestrians.
The roadway of the street must be crossed only in accordance with the traffic regulations established for these places and at the command of the group leader or tour guide.

General precautions:

Handbags and purses should be held tightly in your hands, not on your shoulder.
It is advisable to keep the passport separate from the money.
Do not leave valuables, handbags, photo and video equipment in plain sight.
Do not leave things unattended while visiting sightseeing sites.
Use hats and sunglasses to protect yourself from the sun.
If you feel unwell, you must immediately inform the group leader or the tour guide.
Pay attention to the health status and behavior of the tour participants, immediately inform the group leader or the guide about the first signs of ill health or absence of the tour participant.
If you fall behind the group, contact the group leader or another participant of the event immediately. If you cannot get in touch, contact a government agency: a museum, the police, or the nearest educational institution.

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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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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!

Meetings with the wonders of the Caucasus. An abbreviated program

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Itinerary

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