Multiactive on Elbrus. Three gorges of Kabardino-Balkaria

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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, jeeping to the most inaccessible corners of the Republic.

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. Most of the tour is dedicated to exploring the amazing nature of the CBD, as well as the amazing mountain peoples. After crossing the famous Gorge, you will see the Chegem waterfalls, after which there will be jeeping through the Aktopark pass, behind which the crypts of Eltyuby are located.

Location

G. Nalchik

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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
Arrival at the airport / railway station in Mineralnye Vody before 12:00-12:30.
12:30 Group transfer to Nalchik from Mineralnye Vody.
If there are flights to Nalchik, please specify at the time of booking about the possibility of replacing the city of arrival.
Stop for lunch for an additional fee.
Sightseeing tour of the city of Nalchik, founded in 1818.
You will walk along the alleys of the Atazhukinsky resort Park, get acquainted with the rich history of the city, its cultural and natural monuments.
After the 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: 350 rubles/ person.
Excursion to the Madina Art Center Saralp.
Madina Saralp is a fashion designer who creates exclusive clothes based on the national costume.
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, hear real stories about Madina Saralp's relatives, thanks to whom the center appeared, the traditions and culture of the Balkarian people are preserved and transmitted.
After the tour, check-in at the selected hotel.
Dinner is 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
Breakfast at the hotel.
Off-road trips to the Chegem gorge to the unique karst waterfalls.
The gorge was formed under the influence of running river water: it "cut through" a narrow and deep canyon in the Rocky Ridge massif.
The average width of the passage in the gorge is only 20 meters; on both sides, ancient mountains, whose height reaches 800 meters, overhang the narrow path.
Lunch with dishes of national cuisine in a cafe on your own.
Crossing the Aktoprak pass (2,200 m. above the sea level) in jeeps.
During the trip, you will admire the majestic mountains from a bird's eye view.
The next stop will be one of the most ancient and mysterious places of the Chegem gorge — the ancient Balkarian village of Eltyubyu (XIII-XVIII centuries).
Eltuby is known for its impressive structures: stone ground-level crypts and medieval towers.
It is Eltyubu that is the birthplace of the most famous Balkarian poet Kaisyn Kuliyev.
Return to the hotel.
Dinner is on your own.

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Day 3 - Excursion “Majestic Elbrus". Thermal springs
Breakfast at the hotel or dry. rations.
Meeting with the guide.
Transfer to the Elbrus region.
Arrival at the Azau clearing.
Ascent to the slopes of Mount Elbrus to a height of 3800 m. by cable car (additional fee 1,600 rubles/person on the spot).
Starting from a height of 3,500 m., Elbrus is covered with glaciers and snow, so you will have the opportunity to play snowballs or ride a snowmobile to Shelter 11 (height 4,200 m.) (for an additional fee of 5,000 rubles/person. on the spot).
Descent to the Azau clearing.
Lunch at a local cafe (on your own).
Visit to the spa complex of thermal springs "Geduko" or "Baksan".
Geduco waters have anti-inflammatory and analgesic properties.
They are recommended for external use in diseases of blood vessels, skin, musculoskeletal system, nervous system.
There are several types of pools with thermal water of different temperatures, massage tables and slides on the territory.
There is a special safe area for children.
Additional fee — from 350 rubles/person. In place.

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Day 4 - Blue lakes and Upper Balkaria. Departure
Breakfast.
Room release.
A journey to the heart of Balkaria in 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.
You will meet with a local resident who will tell you about the life, customs and rituals of the highlanders.
You will see medieval towers and ancient villages that attract the attention of cinematographers; in particular, the film "War" by Balabanov was shot in this area.
Lunch with a mountain family with dishes of national cuisine or at a local cafe.
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 departing after 20:00.
If there are flights to Nalchik, please specify the possibility of replacing the departure city when booking.

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Difficulty

Suitable for everyone

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 for arrivals in 2024, RUB.:

Hotel/Accommodation

A place in a double room

Single occupancy

Extra space

child or adult

Korona Hotel 3*

Standard, twin/dbl

37500

43000

no

Korona Hotel 3*

Superior, twin/dbl

38500

49000

32500

Korona Hotel 3*

Standard, twin/dbl

Breakfast + dinner

40500

46000

no

Korona Hotel 3*

Superior, twin/dbl

Breakfast + dinner*

41500

52000

35000

Sindika 4* Spa Hotel

Business, dbl/twin

41000

47000

no

Nalchik Business Hotel 3*

Standard, dbl/twin

42000

50000

no

"Grand Caucasus" 4*

Standard, twin/dbl

42500

54000

32500

Sindika Spa Hotel 4*

Standard, twin/dbl

43000

49500

no

Nalchik Business Hotel 3*

Business, twin/dbl

44000

57000

37000

Azimut Hotel 4*, superior twin/dbl

45000

47000 standard/ 56000 superior

36000

for the guests of the Azimut hotel, use of the swimming pool during the day;
for the guests of the Syndica hotel, the use of the pool is 40 minutes, check the schedule at the hotel.
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.

AZIMUT Nalchik Hotel

Offering a restaurant, a fitness center, a bar and a shared lounge, AZIMUT Nalchik 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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Another option

Hotel Syndica 4*

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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Another option

Korona 3 Hotel*

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 20 tourists

Minimum age

8 years old

Duration

4 days 3 nights

Group meets at

G. Nalchik

Included in price

group transfer airport — hotel — airport;
accommodation for 3 nights in a hotel with a choice of breakfast or breakfast + dinner for guests of the Korona Hotel (dinner package is provided for 10 people or more, please specify when booking);
off-road vehicle transportation services;
services of local guides;
visit to the Geduko thermal complex/Baksan”;
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 pool during the day;
for guests of the Syndica hotel, use of the pool is 40 minutes, check the schedule at the hotel;
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 in hotels;
booking additional excursions;
alcoholic beverages;
entrance tickets to the Geduko complex/Baksan" — 350 rubles;
Elbrus cable car ascent — 1600 rubles;
climbing the Nalchik cable car — 350 rubles;
a snowmobile ride to Shelter 11 (height 4,200 m.) — from 5,000 rubles/person. on the spot);
insurance against n/a.

It's important to know

windproof (membrane) jacket;
trekking trousers made of synthetic fabric;
mountain trekking boots;
it is advisable to have thermal underwear, a fleece jacket;
gloves, hat, cap;
change of underwear, swimsuit, socks;
washing accessories;
rain cape (raincoat);
sunglasses and sunscreen;
the usual summer clothes for the sightseeing 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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Multiactive on Elbrus. Three gorges of Kabardino-Balkaria

Location

Tour highlights

Itinerary

Accommodation

Tour conditions

Included in price

Paid extra

It's important to know

Dates and Prices

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