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This tour is for those who like to combine active recreation with vivid impressions of the original culture, the beauty of nature and the mystery of ancient historical monuments.

Unlike classic sightseeing tours, of which there are many now, we have included in the tour a variety of bright and memorable events, such as tasting Caucasian wines, visiting a Cossack farmstead with traditional rituals and feasts, bathing in thermal springs, a master class on making a national Ingush dish and many things that tourists will remember for a lifetime!

Location

Russia, Stavropol Territory, Pyatigorsk

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Tour highlights

Resort towns

Let's get acquainted with the famous cities of the Caucasian Mineral Waters – Pyatigorsk and Zheleznovodsk

Master class

On the production of the national dish of Ingushetia "Chapilgash"

Honey Waterfalls

Let's listen to the legend and be surprised by the beauty of the nature of the waterfalls

Thermal springs

We will swim in contrasting and outdoor pools filled with natural thermal water rich in sulfur, carbon dioxide and carbon dioxide

Juicy cuisine

We will enjoy tastings and the "Cossack Wedding" ceremony with a wide feast and national dishes

Dizzying heights

We will climb the cable cars to the peaks of the spurs – the slopes of the Elbrus and Cheget mountains

Itinerary

Day 1 - Group meeting. Honey Waterfalls, Ring Mountain, Tea House
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.
13:20 Honey Falls tour. Visit to the Ring Mountain, Tea House.
It just so happens that if you go to Honey Waterfalls, you first need to make wishes or ask for advice from the Ring Mountain.
Listening to legends and fairy tales about the mountain, we move into a Tea house.
Here you can taste tea, taste jam for every taste and honey, and also buy various medicines and grinders made according to ancient recipes of local residents.
18:00 Return to Pyatigorsk.
Free time.

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Day 2 - Chegem gorge and waterfalls. Thermal springs
Breakfast in the hotel cafe (except the Yuzhnaya Hotel).
13:10 Departure for an excursion to the Chegem gorge.
After entering the Chegem gorge, we will start our inspection with the so-called Small Waterfall, this is the right side tributary of the Chegem River, a river named Adai-su with the translation Round Water, but sometimes it is said that it looks like a maiden's spit.
The crown of the gorge is waterfalls, which have different names: they are called Vakluzy or drip waterfalls, and they are also called Water Throat – Su-Azu and are often called Stone Tears.
The huge wool market will cheer you up, which will surround you from all sides and, of course, the national cuisine will double the pleasure.
We are going to the Chegem waterfalls, where it is simple, beautiful and delicious!
Lunch at a cafe on Chegemsky waterfalls (for an additional fee).
Visit to the Geduko thermal complex (for an additional fee).
A vacation in the thermal baths is unforgettable, a great opportunity to have a good time, strengthen the immune system and recharge your body with energy created by nature.
Guests can swim in contrasting and outdoor pools filled with natural thermal water rich in sulfur, carbon dioxide and carbon dioxide gases.
21:00 Return to Pyatigorsk.
Free time.

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Day 3 - Elbrus region
Breakfast lunch box (except the Yuzhnaya Hotel).
06:00 Excursion to the wonderful mountainous region, praised by Vladimir Vysotsky and won the hearts of millions of people – in the Elbrus region.
The snow-capped hump of Elbrus fascinates and beckons with its inaccessibility.
This region is rich in forests, characterized by picturesque landscapes, the transparency of rivers and lakes, and the purity of the air.
The road runs along the Baksan Gorge, crossing the Baksan River several times and leading to the foot of Mount Elbrus.
The bus route ends at the village of Terskol in the Azau clearing.
The ascent to Elbrus begins from it.
The tour program includes a visit to Mount Cheget.
Mount Cheget offers a beautiful view of Elbrus and Donguz-Orun.
19:00 Return to Pyatigorsk.
Free time.

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Day 4 - Pyatigorsk. A master class on tasting Caucasian wines and cognac
Breakfast in the hotel cafe (except the Yuzhnaya Hotel)
14:00 Guided tour of the resort town of Pyatigorsk.
Since the history of the city is inextricably linked with the name of the Great Russian poet Mikhail Yuryevich Lermontov, we will travel to places where the genius once strolled.
The sinkhole is an amazing hole in the mountain, which the entire scientific world looked into when arriving in the Caucasus to study the area.
Walking along the alleys of the old park named "Novy", we will get acquainted with the symbol of these places – the Eagle, adjacent to the Chinese gazebo and the old decrepit grotto, proud of its acquaintance with the goddess of hunting – Diana and Mikhail Lermontov.
Tsvetnik Park will warmly open its arms at any time of the year, and cheerfully and cheerfully treat you to mineral water in the drinking gallery.
18:00 Transfer to the Chateau-KMV club
Tasting of Caucasian wines and cognac.
We are waiting for participation in a training master class on tasting wine products from leading Stavropol producers.
The history of the formation of viticulture and winemaking in our region, and at the bottom of the amber glass you will see a reflection of the destinies of those who devoted their lives to this art.
The master class will reveal the secrets of the sommelier profession: You will learn to identify the aroma and taste of wine through dozens of parameters using all your senses. At the end of the meeting, each participant will receive a certificate confirming the right to be called a professional wine connoisseur.
Dinner – Caucasian feast (included in the program price).
Return to Pyatigorsk.
Free time.

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Day 5 - Ingushetia: Dzheyrakh gorge, Armkhi resort
Breakfast lunch box (except the Yuzhnaya Hotel).
06:00 Early departure for an excursion to the Republic of Ingushetia.
Ingushetia is a country of extraordinary beauty of mountain landscapes, the purest springs combined with a unique architectural heritage.
The first place in our acquaintance with Ingushetia will be the Dzheyrakh gorge.
The Dzheyrakh gorge (the emerald of Ingushetia) is a real paradise, which Mother Nature and man have been working on for centuries.
The new all-season ski resort Armkhi of the Republic of Ingushetia is located near the gorge.
There is a cable car on the territory of the resort, along which we will climb to the observation deck.
It offers an amazing view of the Dzheyrakh gorge.
A master class on making the national dish of Ingushetia "Chapilgash".
Lunch (included in the program price).
The Christian temple of Thaba-Yerdy was built on the site of an ancient pagan temple presumably in the VIII — IX century, this assumption gives reason to consider it one of the oldest temples in Russia.
During the tour, for an additional fee, you can visit one of the main attractions of this region – Vnushki, a bright and exotic tower complex among the defensive structures of ancient Ingushetia.
20:00 Return to Pyatigorsk. Free time.

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Day 6 - Zheleznovodsk, Cossack farmstead
Breakfast in the hotel cafe (except the Yuzhnaya Hotel).
Room release.
10:00 Transfer to Borgustanskaya village.
11:30 a.m. Visit to the "Cossack farmstead" – an ancient Cossack manor, acquaintance with the way of life, culture, rituals and cuisine of the Terek Cossacks.
And how can there be no "Cossack Wedding" – an ancient Cossack ceremony with the participation of the "Groom" and "Bride", matchmakers and matchmakers, cheerful Cossack songs and the participation of guests in the "Wedding" ceremony.
In an old Cossack manor house, near a Russian stove, you will be greeted by the hostess, who will tell you about Cossack life, show you household supplies, offer to light a fire, iron the linen with a towel, try on rockers and carry water without spilling it, sit at the samovar, try "dumplings" and, of course, listen to old Cossack songs.
The guests will see the most interesting objects of the Cossack complex: a Cossack hut, a watchtower, a redoubt, a pottery workshop, outbuildings and a summer kitchen with a Russian oven, household items and tools of Cossack use.
At the end of the tour, guests will enjoy a wide feast with traditional national dishes prepared according to preserved recipes.
14:00 Excursion to Zheleznovodsk.
He is proud of the small park that smoothly turns into a forest, the sad story of the Emir's Summer Residence, the Pushkin Gallery proudly bearing its dome and trying to stretch out in a smile of peculiar Pump Rooms on tiny platforms, and of course, the Slavyanovskaya and Smirnovskaya waters that never repeat themselves anywhere.
You will see the already famous FE Square, stroll along the shore of the "30-ki" (a lake that attracts hundreds of tourists every year) and descend the longest cascade staircase in Russia.
18:00 Return to Pyatigorsk. Departure.

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Difficulty

Suitable for everyone

Accommodation

Hotel

5 nights

Comfort

Midscale
Upscale

The tour includes accommodation in a hotel in Pyatigorsk.

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

The name of the hotel	The cost of the tour for 1 person, RUB.
The name of the hotel	2 places.	1-but places.	additional place
"South"** standard room	47 600	53 450
"Mashuk",** standard room	53 150	65 150	47 950
Intourist",* standard room	55 400	70 350
Bugar, Standard room (breakfast included)	55 750	71 650	44 350

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

Yuzhnaya Hotel 3*

Yuzhnaya Hotel is located a 2-minute walk from Pyatigorsk Train Station. It offers brightly decorated, simple rooms with air conditioning.

Each room has a TV and a balcony. Some rooms have a separate toilet, while others have a private bathroom with free toiletries, bathrobes and slippers.

Mineralnye Vody International Airport is located 25.5 km from Yuzhnaya Hotel.

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Another option

Intourist Hotel 3*

This hotel is located in the center of Pyatigorsk, just a 5-minute walk from the city's mineral springs. It offers free Wi-Fi, a restaurant, and a 24-hour front desk.

The Intourist Hotel offers rooms with a balcony, a private bathroom with free toiletries and a TV with cable channels.

Most rooms offer views of the Caucasus Mountains.

Pyatigorsk Central Train Station is 3 km from Intourist Hotel, and Mineralnye Vody Airport is a 25-minute drive away.

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Mashuk Hotel 2*

It is located in the very center of Pyatigorsk, a 7-minute walk from Lenin Square and the cable car, near the Flower Garden Park. The hotel offers treatments according to the program of the sanatorium "Mashuk". The Mashuk Hotel offers free Wi-Fi, a 24-hour front desk, a tour desk and luggage storage, as well as a small garden and a cafe.

In the room: The private bathroom comes with a shower and free toiletries. The bright rooms offer mountain views.

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Tour conditions

Group

From 10 to 50 tourists

Minimum age

5 years old

Duration

6 days 5 nights

Group meets at

Russia, Stavropol Territory, Pyatigorsk

Included in price

habitation;
nutrition:
- 5 breakfasts (except for the Yuzhnaya Hotel, breakfast can be purchased independently at a cafe 2 minutes' walk from the hotel);
- 1 lunch in Ingushetia;
- 2 dinners – Caucasian feast and Cossack feast (4th and 6th days of the tour);
sightseeing and transportation services;
participation in a master class on tasting Caucasian wines and cognac;
entrance tickets to the Cossack compound and participation in the interactive program;
participation in a master class on making the Ingush dish "Chapilgash".

Paid extra

air and railway tickets to Pyatigorsk and back;
the resort fee at the hotel is 100 rubles/person per day;
meals not included in the program (lunches and dinners);
ecological fee at Honey waterfalls – 100 RUB/person;
entrance ticket to the Geduko complex (bathing in thermal springs) – 400 RUB/person.;
cable cars in the Elbrus region:
- 3000 rubles/person/all queues;
- 900 rubles/person/on Cheget;
- 2,100 rubles/person/on Elbrus;
the environmental fee in the Elbrus region is 200 rubles/person.;
cable car ascent to Mashuk – 360 RUB/person. (not included in the program, visiting in your free time);
entrance tickets to the Vnushki tower complex – 350 rubles/person.;
the environmental fee in Ingushetia is 200 rubles/person.;
transfer railway station/airport – hotel or hotel - railway station/airport – from 2,900 rubles/person/ one way;. It is available for an additional fee and must be booked in advance.

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 the Elbrus region and Ingushetia;
comfortable sports shoes;
raincoat or umbrella;
sunglasses and cream;
swimwear and outfits for photo shoots;
personal first aid kit and insect bites (if necessary);
money for personal purposes.

When visiting the republics of the North Caucasus, do not forget about the appearance. It is not recommended to bare hands, short skirts, and shorts for men during the warm period.

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