Three gorges of Kabardino-Balkaria and majestic Elbrus. The national route. Spring-Summer

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.

Visit to the parade ground Fly Chegem.

At the paradrome for an additional fee on request (to warn in advance about the desire to use the activities of the paradrome): 

• paraglider – 7000 rubles;
• zipline – 1500 rubles;
• ropejumping – 3,500 rubles.

Flights are possible under favorable weather conditions.

Lunch with dishes of national cuisine in a cafe on your own.

Crossing the Aktoprak pass (2,200 m above sea level) by jeep. 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 (on your own).

Breakfast at the hotel or a dry ration. 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* (closed cabins).

Visit to the photo zone "Mirror cube 3847".

The highest mountain mailbox in Russia is installed at the Garabashi station.

From here, from a record height of 3,847 meters above sea level, you can send a postcard or letter to your loved ones.

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 for an additional fee to Shelter 11 (height 4,200 m), or ride a snowmobile **, descent to the Azau clearing.

* Additional fee — 2,300 rubles/person. In place.

** Additional fee — from 5,000 rubles/person. In place.

Lunch at a local cafe (on your own).

Visit to the spa complex of thermal springs "Geduko" or "Baksan"***.

The local 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 and a slide on the territory. There is a special safe swimming area for children. 

 *** Additional fee — from 500 rubles/person. In place.

To visit the thermal complex: rubber slippers, hats on request, towels.

The duration of bathing is 1 hour and 30 minutes.

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.