Multiactive on Elbrus. Three gorges of Kabardino-Balkaria in autumn

As part of the tour, you will not only be able to visit the most colorful places of the CBD in a short time, but also enjoy various types of tourism: walking tours, trekking in nature, jipping to the most inaccessible corners of the republic, which not every traveler can visit. 

The tour opens with an introduction to the heart of the region — the city of Nalchik, where you will explore its streets, history and culture. Tasting dishes of national cuisine will help you get into the spirit of the life of the highlanders. After crossing the famous gorge, the participants will see the Chegem waterfalls, after which they will be jeeping through the Aktopark pass, behind which the crypts of the ancient Balkarian village of Eltyubu (XIII-XVIII centuries) are located. And what is the view of the Blue Lake worth, a visit to which one of the routes will end!

Location

Stavropol territory, Mineral Waters
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Duration
4 Days
3 Nights
Departures
  • Group departures
    • Dates for next season
    • 25 – 28 September, 2025
    • 16 – 19 October, 2025
    • 1 – 4 November, 2025
    • 18 – 21 December, 2025
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Accommodation
  • Hotel
    3 nights
Comfort
  • Upscale
  • Premium
Difficulty
Easy
Suitable for everyone
Group
Up to 15 people
Minimum age
8 years old
Group meet at
Stavropol territory, Mineral Waters
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Weekends: 8am - 7pm (GMT +3)
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Tour highlights

The history of Nalchik
Let's get acquainted with the rich history of the city and taste the healing mineral water
Up on the cable car
Let's climb to the dizzying height of the highest mountain in Russia and Europe
Amazing gorges of Balkaria
Let's take a walk through one of the most picturesque gorges in the North Caucasus
Ancient architecture
We will visit the ancient Balkarian village – “Miracle of Russia" 2009
The beauty of Upper Balkaria
We will see medieval towers and ancient villages surrounded by majestic mountains

Itinerary

  • Day 1 - Arrival in Mineralnye Vody. Nalchik

    Arrival at the airport or at the railway station in Mineralnye Vody before 12:00-12:30.

    12:30 Group transfer to Nalchik from Mineralnye Vody, 2-2.5 hours on the way.

    If there are flights to Nalchik, please specify at the time of booking about the possibility of replacing the city of arrival.

    Sightseeing tour of the capital of Kabardino-Balkaria — Nalchik, founded in 1818. 

    You will get acquainted with the rich history of the city, its cultural and natural monuments. 

    After a walk, you can enjoy the view of Nalchik from a height: The observation deck offers panoramic views of the capital of the republic, including the legendary Soviet restaurant Sosruko located nearby. 

    In the pump room you can also drink mineral waters, for which the Caucasus is so famous. 

    The ascent to the observation deck is carried out during the opening hours of the cable car for an additional fee: 400 rubles/ person.

    Excursion to the Madina Art Center Saralp.

    You will have a tour of the art center, where you will get acquainted with the permanent exhibition of ethnic dresses, artifacts, the history of the national costume, and hear real stories about relatives Madina The Saralps, thanks to which the center appeared, preserve and transmit the traditions and culture of the Balkar people.

    After the tour, check-in at the selected hotel. 

    Dinner (on your own).

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  • Day 2 - Jeep tour through the Aktoprak pass to the village of El-tyuby and to the Chegem waterfalls
  • Day 3 - Majestic Elbrus. Thermal springs
  • Day 4 - Blue lakes and Upper Balkaria. Departure
Difficulty
Suitable for everyone

Accommodation

Accommodation
  • Hotel
    3 nights
Comfort
  • Upscale
  • Premium

The tour includes accommodation in a hotel.

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

Hotel/Accommodation2-bed accommodation1-bed accommodationExtra bed child or adult

Korona Hotel 3*

Standard, twin/dbl

4500055000no
Superior, twin/dbl46500On request41500

Sindika 4* Spa Hotel

DBL/twin standard

 

45500

 

56000

no
Business, twin/dbl4700057000no

Nalchik Business Hotel 3*

Standard, dbl/twin

4500055000

 

no

Business, twin/dbl480005800043000

Azimut Hotel 4*

superior , twin/dbl

5200055000 standard / 69000 superior41000
  • for the guests of the Azimut hotel, use of the swimming pool during the day;
  • for guests of the Korona hotel, use of the 25-meter swimming pool with heated water, and use of the thermal pool from 08:00-20:00.
"Azimuth" or "Syndica" or 3 nights
"Azimuth"

Offering a restaurant, a fitness center, a bar and a shared lounge, Azimut Hotel is located in Nalchik. This 4-star hotel offers a garden and air-conditioned rooms with free Wi-Fi and a private bathroom. It offers a 24-hour front desk, room service and luggage storage.

The rooms at the hotel have a wardrobe. Rooms at AZIMUT Nicpank Hotel are equipped with a desk and a flat-screen TV.

A buffet breakfast or a halal breakfast is served.

It offers 4-star AZIMUT Nalchik rooms with an indoor pool and a terrace.

The nearest airport is Nalchik Airport, 11 km from the property. An airport shuttle service is available for an additional fee.

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"Syndica"

Featuring an indoor pool and a spa and wellness centre, SINDIKA Spa Hotel is located in Nalchik. Free Wi-Fi is available.

All elegantly decorated rooms feature a TV with cable channels, a refrigerator and a balcony with mountain views. The private bathroom is equipped with a hairdryer.

It offers a restaurant and a bar.

Guests of the SINDIKA Spa Hotel can exercise and relax in the wellness spa. Meeting facilities are also available.

Free parking is available on site.

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"The Crown"

Korona Hotel is a 3-minute walk from Kurzal Bus Stop, which provides direct access to the center of Nalchik. It offers a full English breakfast and air-conditioned rooms with free Wi-Fi.

All rooms at the Korona Hotel are decorated in a classic style, have carpeted floors and are equipped with a TV with satellite channels. The bathroom comes with a shower and free toiletries.

European and Caucasian cuisine is served in the well-lit cafe of the Korona Hotel. The 24-hour bar serves local and international drinks.

You can spend your leisure time in the billiard room or playing board games. A Narzan Gallery with mineral water and a mud baths are a 7-minute walk away.

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Tour conditions

Group
up to 15 tourists
Minimum age
8 years old
Duration
4 days 3 nights
Group meets at
Stavropol territory, Mineral Waters

Included in price

  • group transfer "Mineralnye Vody airport, railway— hotel — airport, railway";
  • accommodation for 3 nights in a hotel of your choice with breakfast;
  • off-road vehicle transportation services;
  • services of local guides;
  • a visit to the Geduko or Baksan thermal complex;
  • meals according to the tour program (breakfast at the hotel, 1 lunch of national cuisine);
  • sightseeing tours with a local guide: Nalchik, Madina Art Center Saralp, Elbrus region, Upper Balkaria, Aktoprak pass, Eltyubyu, Chegem waterfalls;
  • eco-catchments;
  • for the guests of the Azimut hotel, use of the swimming pool during the day;
  • for guests of the Korona hotel, use of the 25-meter swimming pool with heated water, and use of the thermal pool from 08:00-20:00.

Paid extra

  • air and railway tickets to Mineralnye Vody and back;
  • individual transfers;
  • meals not specified in the tour program (dinners, lunches);
  • additional services at the places of accommodation;
  • booking additional excursions;
  • alcoholic beverages;
  • transfer Nalchik airport, railway hotel, check the cost when booking;
  • entrance tickets to the Geduko complex/Baksan" — 500 rubles.;
  • Elbrus cable car ascent — 2,300 rubles;
  • climbing the Nalchik cable car — 400 rubles.;
  • dinners at the Korona hotel (dinner package is provided for 10 people, specify when booking) from 700 rubles.;
  • insurance against n/a.

It's important to know

Personal equipment you need for the tour
  • jacket;
  • jacket (fleece);
  • gloves, hat, cap;
  • change of underwear, swimsuit, socks;
  • washing accessories;
  • rain cape (raincoat);
  • comfortable shoes;
  • individual first aid kit;
  • sunglasses and sunscreen (SPF50);
  • the usual summer clothes for the excursion part of the tour are T-shirts, light trousers and shorts, light shoes (sandals), clothes for going out to cafes and restaurants.
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Dates and Prices

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    25 – 28 Sep, 2025 4 days 3 nights
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    16 – 19 Oct, 2025 4 days 3 nights
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    1 – 4 Nov, 2025 4 days 3 nights
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    18 – 21 Dec, 2025 4 days 3 nights
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