On the slopes of the mountains. Winter tour of the Caucasus

We are waiting for guided tours according to the Kavminvody – Karachay-Cherkessia – North Ossetia – Ingushetia program with professional guides and qualified drivers. 

We will visit all the iconic cities: Pyatigorsk, Vladikavkaz, Kislovodsk and learn about their centuries-old history. The Caucasus will enchant us with the beauty of mountains and picturesque nature, its snow-covered landscapes will not leave anyone indifferent.

Location

Russia, Stavropol Territory, Mineralnye Vody
from
$786
$675
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Duration
9 Days
8 Nights
Departures
  • Group departures
    • 13 – 21 April
    • 20 – 28 April
    • 27 April – 5 May
    • 4 – 12 May
    • Dates for next season
    • 4 – 12 January, 2026
    • 25 January – 2 February, 2026
    • 8 – 16 February, 2026
    • 22 February – 2 March, 2026
or
Accommodation
  • Hotel
    8 nights
Comfort
  • Upscale
  • Premium
Difficulty
Easy
Suitable for everyone
Group
From 5 to 40 tourists
Minimum age
7 years old
Group meet at
Russia, Stavropol Territory, Mineralnye Vody
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Weekdays: 8am - 8pm
Weekends: 8am - 7pm (GMT +3)
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Tour highlights

Architecture of Ingushetia
The mountainous part of the republic, as well as memorials and a medieval complex of defense watchtowers will delight us with their beauty
Breathtaking views
We are waiting for beautiful views of the northern slopes, mineral springs and the purest waters of mountain rivers
Open-air Museum
We will see ancient castles and temples, medieval villages and ancient ruins of entire cities.
The Mysterious Dombai
Let's admire the picturesque mountains of the famous Caucasus resort
Honey Waterfalls
A trip to the Honey Waterfalls will reveal the diversity and beauty of nature, history and traditions of the region
The resort boardwalk
We will get acquainted with the resort towns, walk along the streets and drink narzan

Itinerary

  • Day 1 - Arrival. Sightseeing tour in Pyatigorsk

    Arrival at Mineralnye Vody Airport or Pyatigorsk railway station.

    13:00 Meeting and gathering of the group, transfer to the hotel in Pyatigorsk.

    Accommodation in hotels: Mashuk 2*/ Pyatigorsk 3* or Intourist 3*/Beshtau 3*.

    15:00 Sightseeing tour in Pyatigorsk.

    Program of the day: exploring Pyatigorsk — Tsvetnik Park — Diana's grotto — Proval Cave.

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  • Day 2 - Pyatigorsk — Dombay resort
  • Day 3 - Dombai – Teberdinsky Nature Reserve – Nizhny Arkhyz – Pyatigorsk
  • Day 4 - Pyatigorsk — Honey Waterfalls — Kislovodsk — Pyatigorsk
  • Day 5 - Pyatigorsk – Azau Polyana — Mount Elbrus — Nalchik
  • Day 6 - Nalchik — Cherek Gorge — Upper Balkaria — Blue Lakes
  • Day 7 - An exciting trip to mountainous Ingushetia
  • Day 8 - Three gorges: Kurtatinskoe — Karmadonskoe — Dargavs
  • Day 9 - Departure
Difficulty
Suitable for everyone

Accommodation

Accommodation
  • Hotel
    8 nights
Comfort
  • Upscale
  • Premium

Accommodation in hotels/tourist complexes according to the program of the tour in Pyatigorsk/Vladikavkaz/Dombaye.

The cost of the tour depends on the accommodation per room in rubles:

PlacementRoom categoryPrice validity period

Dbl

2-local

Twin 

2-local

Single 

1-local

Triple

3-local

DBL+CH 

2 adults + 1 child.

Mashuk 2* — Snow Leopard 3* — Russia 4* — Camellia 3*standard07.12.2025-28.03.202611339011339077720162690155730
Mashuk 2* — Snow Leopard 3* — Russia 4* — Amran 3*standard07.12.2025-28.03.202611469011426078150163995158340
Mashuk 2* — Snow Leopard 3* — Russia 4* — Kadgaron Hotel 3*standard07.12.2025-28.03.202611861011861077720165950159640
Intourist 3* — Snow Leopard 3* — Russia 4* — Planeta Lux 3 Hotel*standard07.12.2025-28.03.202612426012426080540174430166170
Intourist 3* — Snow Leopard 3* — Russia 4* — Vladikavkaz 4 Hotel*standard07.12.2025-28.03.202613209013209094680186180175305
Intourist 3* — Snow Leopard 3* — Azimut 4* — Vladikavkaz 4 Hotel*comfort07.12.2025-28.03.2026139200139200101640196180184870


Twin — double room (has two separate beds).

Double (DBL) — a double room (one double bed).

Singlesingle room.

Triple — for triple accommodation, hotels/campsites along the route provide DBL/TWN + extras. a bed or sofa, or three separate beds (depending on the hotel's facilities).

DBL+CH — room for two adults and a child.

"Mashuk" 3 nights

Mashuk Hotel is located in the very center of Pyatigorsk, a 7-minute walk from Lenin Square and the city's cable car.

Each room has a cozy renovation, upholstered furniture. You will feel quite comfortable here.

Guests can have a snack in the dining room of the Academy of Taste.

Near the hotel there are many attractions of the city, a cable car and mud springs. The Tsvetnik Park and the M.Y. Lermontov Sanatorium are also located nearby.

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Intourist or "Kadgaron" or 3 nights
Vladikavkaz 1 night
"Amran" or "The Snow Leopard" or 1 night

Tour conditions

Group
From 5 to 40 tourists
Minimum age
7 years old
Duration
9 days 8 nights
Group meets at
Russia, Stavropol Territory, Mineralnye Vody

Included in price

  • group transfers from Mineralnye Vody Airport and Pyatigorsk railway station to the hotel on the first day of the tour upon arrival, meeting at 13:00;
  • group transfers from hotels to Vladikavkaz airport and railway station upon departure, transportation to the hotel from 08:00 to 20:00;
  • accommodation in hotels according to the program of the tour in Pyatigorsk/Dombay/Nalchik/Vladikavkaz with breakfast;
  • guided tours with professional guides and qualified drivers;
  • entrance tickets to the objects of visits according to the program of excursions, environmental fees of nature reserves.

Paid extra

  • air and railway tickets to Mineralnye Vody/Pyatigorsk and back from Vladikavkaz;
  • meals not specified in the program;
  • the cable car ticket for the ascent to Moussa Achitara is 2,300 rubles.;
  • cable car ticket to Elbrus region: Azau station — Mir station - 2,300 rubles/person.;
  • meals along the tour route: picnic lunch or lunch are paid on site, dinners;
  • the resort fee or tax is paid independently upon check-in at the hotel;
  • ticket to the Pearl of the Caucasus thermal springs — 800 rubles/person.;
  • excursions, entertainment and entrance tickets to facilities not included in the tour program, resort fee;
  • New Year's banquet;
  • individual transfers from/to the airport and railway station of Mineralnye Vody and Vladikavkaz, as well as any individual transportation service.

Book in advance, the number of seats is limited:

  • Alan evening show program in ethno-national style with dinner and tasting:
    • adult — 2,400 rubles.;
    • child under 18 years of age — 2,000 rubles.;
    • children's menu, up to 8 years old — 800 rubles.

It's important to know

Personal equipment you need for the tour

Travel clothes should be, first of all, comfortable. Please take with you what you usually wear for hiking and recreation. When planning a visit to protected areas and mountain gorges, sneakers with durable and non-slippery soles are best suited.

Regardless of the predicted weather conditions, it is necessary to take several warm clothes, several pairs of replacement shoes, and rain clothes on the trip; they will be useful in case of a cold snap. 

Sun hats, cream, sunglasses. Sunglasses are a must-have attribute in the mountains regardless when you travel in winter or summer. Clothing that covers the shoulders and arms during the daytime hours of active sun.

When visiting shrines, you will need appropriate clothing. In the mosque, women need to wear clothes that will cover the whole body, only the face and hands remain open, trousers are also not allowed. It is enough for men to wear trousers and a shirt with sleeves to visit the mosque.

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Dates and Prices

Reviews

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    Elena
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    31 Mar, 2025
    Everything was well-organized, right on schedule, with no delays or unexpected surprises. Thank you for a carefully planned trip!
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    Irina
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    6 Mar, 2025
    The tour manager arranged everything upon request. Confirmation was received within a few hours, and all the tour details were provided in full.