Three gorges of Kabardino-Balkaria. Winter National Route

Breakfast at the hotel.

Your adventure will begin with an exciting off—road trip to one of the most picturesque places in the Caucasus - the Chegem Gorge, which impresses with its scale and beauty.

Walking along the narrow path, you will feel the grandeur of these ancient mountains, as if you are in the heart of untouched nature.

The historical part of your trip will be a visit to the ancient Balkarian village of Eltuby (XIII-XVIII centuries), one of the most mysterious and ancient places in the region.

Here you will see stone crypts, medieval towers and other structures that will immerse you in the atmosphere of the past.

Eltuby is not only an architectural monument, but also the birthplace of the famous Balkarian poet Kaisyn Kuliyev.

The next stop is the Fly Chegem Parade, where incredible opportunities open up for adrenaline enthusiasts.

For an additional fee, you can feel like a real bird, soaring on a paraglider over a gorge (7,000 rubles), go down a zipline (1,500 rubles), or decide to jump from a height with roadjumping (3,500 rubles).

These activities need to be booked in advance, and they are conducted under favorable weather conditions.

After this eventful day, you will have lunch with dishes of national cuisine in a cozy cafe (on your own).

Delicious mountain dishes will complement the atmosphere of a trip through the culture and nature of the Caucasus.

Then you will drive jeeps through the Aktoprak pass, located at an altitude of 2,200 meters above sea level.

From this pass you will discover views that allow you to enjoy the grandeur of the Caucasian peaks as if from a bird's-eye view.

Every turn of the road will give you new impressive views.

Return to the hotel and free time for rest and dinner will complete this eventful day filled with exciting adventures and immersion in the culture and nature of the Caucasus.

The price includes: breakfast at the hotel, transportation service according to the program, tour guide, overnight at the hotel.

Your day will start with a delicious breakfast at the hotel or a takeaway to prepare for an exciting adventure in the Elbrus region.

Meeting with a guide — and you will embark on a journey to the famous volcano Elbrus, the peak of the Caucasus.

Arrival at Azau glade will be the starting point, from where you will climb by cable car in closed cabins to a height of 3800 m. for an additional fee — 2,700 rubles / person. In place.

At the top, you will find the "Mirror Cube 3847" photo zone, where you can take impressive pictures against the background of snow-covered landscapes.

Here, at Garabashi station, is the highest mountain mailbox in Russia!

Imagine how pleasant it would be to send a postcard or letter to your loved ones directly from a record height of 3,847 m above sea level.

From a height of 3,500 meters, the kingdom of ice and snow begins. You will have the opportunity to play snowballs or for an additional fee.:

• a snowmobile ride to the famous Shelter 11 (height 4,200 m) — the price is being specified;
• make an exciting descent on a snowmobile — from 10,000 rubles / person. In place.

After returning to the Azau clearing, have lunch at one of the local cafes, where you can taste Caucasian cuisine and gain strength for the next part of your trip (on your own).

The end of the day will be a visit to one of the thermal complexes — "Geduko" or "Baksan" (additional fee from 700 rubles).

Here you will find hot springs with healing waters that have anti-inflammatory and relaxing properties.

Several pools with thermal water of different temperatures, a slide and a safe children's area will provide comfort and pleasure for all participants of the trip.

This is the perfect end to a day immersed in nature and active adventures, when you can relax while enjoying the warmth of the thermal waters and the views of the mountains.

Do not forget to bring rubber slippers, towels and hats to feel complete relaxation and comfort.

Your Elbrus tour is a unique opportunity to combine extreme heights and thermal bliss in one day!

The price includes: breakfast at the hotel, transportation service, tour guide, overnight at the hotel.

Start the day with a delicious breakfast, and then embark on an unforgettable journey to the heart of Balkaria — the majestic Cherek Gorge, where 18 mountain villages have been located since the 12th century.

Here, among the ancient mountains and picturesque landscapes, you will plunge into the history and culture of the region, meet with a local resident who will reveal to you the secrets of the life of the highlanders, their customs and rituals.

This day will take you on a journey through the ages: medieval towers and villages, preserved from ancient times, still impress with their architecture and history.

These places are so cinematic that they were chosen for the filming of the film War directed by Alexei Balabanov — and now you can see this fabulous landscape with your own eyes.

A real feast awaits you after your walk!

Lunch will take place in a hospitable mountain family or in a cafe where you will taste dishes of national cuisine prepared according to ancient recipes.

This is a unique chance not only to taste delicious dishes, but also to communicate with the highlanders in their ancestral traditions.

After lunch, you will stop at the Blue Lake, one of the natural pearls of Kabardino-Balkaria.

This deep—water lake impresses with its incredible purity and rich blue color, and its depth — 278 meters - makes it the third deepest lake in Russia.

Here you can enjoy the tranquility and grandeur of nature by taking stunning keepsake photos.

The end of your trip will be a transfer to Mineralnye Vody Airport for evening flights (after 20:00).

If there are flights to Nalchik, please specify the possibility of changing the departure city when booking.

The price includes: breakfast at the hotel, transportation service, tour guide, lunch.