The landscapes of winter Ossetia and Ingushetia are fantastically beautiful — the purest waters of mountain rivers, beautiful mountain views and, of course, mysterious medieval tower complexes. The best viewing platforms will allow us to admire the beauty of nature framed by mountain peaks.
The trip will take place along the most popular route through the Daryal Gorge. Crossing the Terek River, we will head to Jeyry and find ourselves at one of the largest medieval tower complexes. Ingushetia is full of towers, but it is in Erzya that there are the most of them.
If desired, we can visit the show program in the ethno-national style with dinner and tasting
Three famous gorges of mountainous Ossetia
We will see the battle towers and cave fortifications of the Kurtatinsky gorge, the Dargava necropolis and the infamous Karmadon gorge
Hospitable Vladikavkaz
We will see iconic places and get acquainted with the centuries-old history of the city
Itinerary
Day 1 -
Arrival. Sightseeing tour of Vladikavkaz
Arrival in Vladikavkaz, transportation to the airport or railway station from 08:00 to 14:00 for any flight / train.
Meeting and group transfer to the hotel, accommodation.
16:00 Sightseeing walking tour of Vladikavkaz — iconic places and the centuries-old history of the city.
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Day 2 -
Three gorges: Kurtatinsky — Karmadonskoye — Dargavs
It starts at 08:30.
The program of the day: Karmadon — Dargavs — The City of the dead — The Tower of Kurta and Tag — the village of Tsmiti — the Holy Dormition Alan Monastery.
Picnic lunch (extra charge).
Kurtatinsky gorge — Kadargavansky canyon — Dzivgis rock fortress.
16:30 Arrival in Vladikavkaz.
19:30-21:30 Alan evening show program in ethno-national style with dinner and tasting (extra charge) on Fridays.
Mileage per day: 120 km, duration 8 hours.
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Day 3 -
An exciting trip to Mountainous Ingushetia
It starts at 09:00.
Program of the day: Jeyrakh gorge — Erzi — Ceyloam pass — ancient Egikal — Targim —Vnushki tower complex — Thaba-Yerdy Temple.
Picnic lunch (extra charge).
19:30-21:30 Alan evening show program in ethno-national style with dinner and tasting (extra charge) on Wednesdays.
To enter the border zone of the Dzheyrakh Gorge, the presence of a Russian passport is mandatory, foreign citizens need to obtain a pass themselves one month before the start of the tour.
Duration: 8 hours, 180 km.
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Day 4 -
Departure
Final day in Vladikavkaz, free time.
Group transfer to Vladikavkaz airport or railway station for any flight/ train, transportation to the hotel from 08:00 to 20:00.
Difficulty
Suitable for everyone
Accommodation
Accommodation
Hotel
3 nights
Comfort
Midscale
Upscale
The tour includes accommodation in hotels in Vladikavkaz.
The cost of the tour per room in rubles:
Placement
Room category
Dbl of Two Meters.
Twin of Two Meters.
Single One.
Triple* Three months.
DBL+CH2vz+1reb
QUAD Fourm.
Breakfast after breakfast
Camellia 3*
standard
39150
39150
27000
58050
55350
72000
Breakfast
Amran 3*
standard
40500
40050
27450
59400
58050
75600
Breakfast
Kadgaron Hotel 3*
standard
44550
44550
27000
61425
59400
79200
Sw. table
Planeta Lux 3 Hotel*
standard
47700
47700
27225
67500
64800
-
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Junior Suite
50850
50850
36225
74250
71550
-
Sw. table
Vladikavkaz 4 Hotel*
standard
55800
55800
41850
79650
74250
-
Sw. table
comfort
59850
59850
45900
85050
79650
-
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Park hotel Vladikavkaz 5*
standard
84150
114300
70200
-
122850
-
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Twin — double room (has two separate beds).
Double (DBL) — a double room (one double bed).
Single — single room.
DBL+CH — room for two adults and a child, from 7 to 12 years old inclusive.
*for triple occupancy, hotels/campsites along the route provide DBL/TWN + extras. a bed or sofa, or three separate beds, depending on the hotel's facilities.
Possible placement options are indicated. The accommodation facilities can be replaced with similar ones by the decision of the tour operator.
"Kadgaron" or Vladikavkaz 3* or 3 nights
"Kadgaron"
It is located in the center of Vladikavkaz. It offers a restaurant, free breakfast and free Wi-Fi. At Kadgaron Hotel you will find a 24-hour front desk, a terrace, a bar, a nightclub, meeting facilities and a ticket office. The city Park and the Terek River embankment are a 15-minute walk away.
In the room: cable TV and a refrigerator, some rooms have a seating area with a sofa, a flat-screen TV and a minibar. The rooms offer mountain views.
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Vladikavkaz 3*
The Vladikavkaz Hotel is located in the heart of Vladikavkaz with a magnificent view of the Terek River and the indescribable beauty of the peaks of the mountain ranges. The Kosta Khetagurov Park and the National Museum are located in the immediate vicinity.
It offers 203 stylish and ergonomic rooms with everything you need for a good rest; TV, kettle, air conditioning, bathroom with toiletries and towels.
The hotel has a luxurious restaurant with several halls, a hearty and delicious buffet breakfast is served in the morning from 07.00 to 11.00. There is also a lobby bar with a variety of drinks and small snacks. There are several banquet halls of different capacities.
Services for renting a comfortable conference room equipped with modern appliances are provided. The distance between Vladikavkaz Hotel and the airport is 27 km, and the railway station is 3 km away.
The standard rooms are only on the 3rd floor. These are rooms without a balcony.
Comfort rooms with balconies from the 4th floor and above.
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"Planet Lux" 3*
It is located in a historic building in the center of Vladikavkaz, a 5-minute walk from Spartak Stadium and Komsomolsky Park. Free Wi-Fi is available. There is a restaurant on site. Vladikavkaz Train Station is a 10-minute walk from Planeta Lux Hotel. Vladikavkaz Airport is a 30-minute drive away.
The room has a refrigerator and a flat-screen TV with satellite channels. Free toiletries are provided in the bathroom.
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Park Hotel Vladikavkaz
The Park Hotel Vladikavkaz is located in Vladikavkaz. This hotel is located 1 km from the city center.
You can pass the evening or have a nice time before going to bed in a cozy atmosphere in the lobby bar. There are also two restaurants on site. Do you want to stay in touch? The hotel has free Wi-Fi. Parking is organized especially for car travelers.
The hotel also offers a massage room, sauna, solarium and hammam. A fitness center, gym and yoga are specially available for guests who do not miss the opportunity to exercise. Karaoke is one of the on—site entertainment options. Take your pet with you. A pet can be accommodated at the hotel for an additional fee.
Accessible environment: the elevator is working. Extras: laundry, ATM and ironing services. The hotel staff will support the conversation in English and Russian.
The room is comfortably furnished and equipped with everything you need to relax after a long and eventful day. There is a TV, a mini-bar on request and a bathrobe. The listed services are not available in all rooms.
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"Camellia"
The modern Kamelia-V Hotel is located in Vladikavkaz. It offers free internet access throughout the building, a 24-hour reception desk and a guarded parking lot.
The spacious apartments are equipped with a bed and orthopedic mattress, upholstered furniture, TV, split system. Bathroom with shower and toilet, hairdryer and bath accessories.
A hearty continental breakfast is served every morning for the guests staying. You can also visit the nearest restaurants and cafes, have a delicious meal there and relax in a relaxed atmosphere.
The friendly staff will be happy to help you solve any issue. In the surrounding area, you can rent a bicycle for a while and arrange an exciting trip.
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"Amran"
The Amran Hotel is located in Vladikavkaz.
There are 49 rooms of various categories at guests' disposal, including a TV and a refrigerator, a desk, a wardrobe, and a shower room. The Suites have a hot tub.
The hotel has a bar and a cafe where you can indulge in dishes of Caucasian and European cuisine, or use the diet menu. Breakfast is served in the morning.
It offers billiards, a private hammam and a sauna. Nearby are the Museum of the History of Vladikavkaz, the Academic Russian Theater named after E.B. Vakhtangov, 1.2 km away, and other attractions. The central market is 0.7 km away. The distance to the airport is 19.3 km, to the railway station is 0.2 km.
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Tour conditions
Group
up to 18 tourists
Minimum age
7 years old
Duration
4 days 3 nights
Group meets at
Vladikavkaz
Included in price
group transfers from Vladikavkaz Airport and railway station to hotels on the first day of the tour for all flights/trains upon arrival from 08:00 to 14:00;
group transfers from hotels to Vladikavkaz airport and railway station upon departure, transportation to the hotel from 08:00 to 20:00;
accommodation according to the program;
the breakfasts specified in the program;
guided tours with professional guides and drivers;
tickets to the facilities according to the program;
eco-catchments of nature reserves.
Paid extra
air and railway tickets to Vladikavkaz and back;
meals not specified in the program;
excursions, entertainment, and tickets to places not included in the tour program;
New Year's banquet;
meals on the route — picnic lunch or lunch are paid on the spot;
dinners;
resort fee or tax upon check-in;
individual transfers from/to Vladikavkaz airport and railway station, as well as any individual transportation service.
We recommend booking the Alan evening in advance, the number of seats is limited. This is an ethno-national style show program 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.
Is it possible to take into account the individual characteristics of food on the tour?
Individual nutrition characteristics are NOT taken into account in the tour.
How and when does the tourist gathering take place?
Tourists are collected for transport excursions at the hotels.
Collection for a sightseeing walking tour from gost. Vladikavkaz 4*, Kotsoeva St. 75.
What is the cost of New Year's banquets?
New Year's Eve from December 31, 2025.
360 restaurant-terrace at Park Hotel Vladikavkaz (formerly the Doubletree by Hilton Hotel) on the 11th-12th floor with stunning panoramic views of the city and mountains. Vladikavkaz, Kotsoeva St., 73a. Gathering of guests: from 23:00. Beginning of the concert program: 23:30. End time: 04:00
Entrance ticket 8000 rubles. + booking service 200 rub.
Children under 10 years old — 6000 rubles (under the responsibility of parents)
The price includes a concert and entertainment program, dinner. Alcohol is charged extra on the spot!
The program of the evening:
host Khetag Ostaev;
DJ Shiffuredpanda;
vocal performers;
instrumental performers;
congratulations from Santa Claus;
themed contests with prizes;
photo zone and photographer;
Berdinberg, Level Wellness & Spa;
an exquisite New Year's menu from the chef;
Dancing until morning;
Welcome champagne to all the guests!
The program is subject to change.
Sample menu of the evening Cold dishes: Caucasian cheeses and meat delicacies with herbs, eggplant rolls, chicken pate with foie gras and crusty bread, assorted fish.
Salads: olivier with beef, herring under a fur coat.
Flour products: ualibakh (Ossetian pie with cheese); kartoddzhyn (Ossetian pie with potatoes); tsakharadzhyn (Ossetian pie with beet leaves and cheese; bread.
Charcoal dishes: shish kebab of chicken, veal, trout,
Sauces: adjika, Tkemali
Desserts: assorted desserts and fruits;
Shu is colored; fruit plate.
Side dishes: mini potatoes with herbs; grilled vegetables
Assorted juice; tbau (water without gas); glass of champagne.
The country restaurant "TORNE". Address: Prigorodny district, Gizelskoe shosse str., 26. Gathering of guests from 23:30. The concert program starts at 00:00
Cost per person: 7000 rubles.
The price includes a concert and entertainment program, dinner. Alcohol is additionally charged on site.
The program of the evening:
professional photographer;
popular DJ sets;
stylish Santa Claus and Snow Maiden;
fashionable cover band "JRome Band";
the incendiary presenter Alan Makeev;
live vocal and musical performance;
The red carpet;
golden confetti;
New Year's welcome drink;
hostess in evening dresses;
original photo zone and props;
Hollywood-style photo zone, shiny tinsel.
The program is subject to change.
Sample menu of the evening: Cold dishes: red trout fish with red caviar tartlets, lavash/Borodinsky bread basket, seasonal vegetables and herbs, European cheese plate, fruit bowl(mini tangerines, pineapple, grapes), olivier with beef, caesar with chicken
Hot dishes: potato pie, tsakharajin pie, walibah pie, champignons under a cheese cap, mini potatoes with shish kebabs, grilled vegetables with shish kebabs, fish shish kebab / Red trout, assorted kebabs (lamb, beef and chicken)
Drinks: mineral water with or without gas, cola, lemonade pear/tarragon/Bavaria
Dessert: assorted New Year mini desserts
The KHOKHAG country restaurant. Gizelskoe highway, 26. Gathering of guests from 23:30. The concert program starts at 00:00 and ends at 05:00
Program and New Year's set — 7000 rubles per person.
The price includes: concert and entertainment program, New Year's table. Alcohol is additionally charged on site.
The program of the evening:
Dj Poliak
singer Jah-Far
female vocals
Live music — saxophone
girls in themed outfits
stylish Santa Claus and Snow Maiden
a glass of champagne at the reception of the guests!
photographer
New Year's confetti
New Year's Welcome drink
hostesses in themed dresses
original photo zone and props
The program is subject to change.
Sample menu of the evening:
cold appetizers: red trout fish with red caviar tartlets, khokhag bread basket, seasonal vegetables and herbs, assorted European cheeses, fruit bowl (mini tangerines, pineapple, grapes), olivier with beef, caesar with chicken
Hot dishes: potato pie, tsakharajin pie, walibah pie, beef medallions with mixed salad/baby potatoes with pepper sauce, salmon with vegetables.
Desserts: assorted mini New Year desserts
Soft drinks: mineral water with or without gas, cola, lemonade pear/tarragon/bavaria
Alcoholic beverages: champagne
The VERDI restaurant at the Park Hotel Vladikavkaz. New Year's banquet and show program in ethno-national style. Vladikavkaz, Kotsoeva St., 73a. Age restrictions: from 6 years old. Start: 22:00. End time: 04:00
Children from 6 to 12 years old: 4000 rubles — veranda (2000 rubles deposit), 4000 rubles — hall (2000 rubles deposit) The price includes: concert and entertainment program and dinner.
Buffet with an Ossetian accent, a deposit for dinner.
Host of the evening: Alan Biragov
Vocals: Georgy Urtaev
The Ossetian Santa Claus
National dances
Dowler band "The Power of Sound"
Professional photographer
The CUPRUM restaurant at the Vladikavkaz Hotel. New Year's banquet and show program in ethno-national style. Vladikavkaz, Kotsoeva St., 75. Age restrictions: from 6 years. Beginning: 23:00.
Adults: 6000 rubles per person (3000 rubles entrance, 3000 rubles deposit). Children under 10 years old: 3000 rubles.
The price includes a concert and entertainment program and dinner.
Dj BeeGee
DJ KHAZ
vocals by Eva Weiss
Santa Claus and the Snow Maiden
A la carte orders, dinner deposit
The BELUGA restaurant at the Azimut Park Hotel 4*. Kaspiysk, M. Khalilova str., 3. The concert program starts at 22:00. End time: 04:00
Cost per person (green area): 10000 rub.
Children's menu (up to 9 years old inclusive): 5000 rub.
gathering of guests
seating and registration in the drawing
show group "Dagi" dance numbers and incendiary lezginka
live music
a presenter with an unforgettable holiday program
congratulations from Santa Claus and the Snow Maiden
raffles for gifts and prizes
live broadcast of the Russian President's New Year's address
Assorted cheeses (Parmesan, Dagestan cheese, Russian) and honey
Fruit plate (orange, pear, apple, grape)
Assorted vegetables
Bruschetta with salmon and caviar
Mini buns
Water with gas, without gas (Mever, Growl-Su) to choose from, New Year's lemonade
Sparkling wine Di Caspico (one glass)
Salads / one to choose from:
Olivier
Herring under a fur coat according to a homemade recipe
Caesar with chicken
Salad with pink tomatoes and avocado
Salad with crispy eggplant
Greek
Hot dishes / one to choose from:
Trout on the grill
Pike perch in orange sauce with baked potatoes
Lamb kebab with eggplant and tomato
Chicken with mushrooms and rice sauce
Lamb kebab with vegetable side dish
Panoramic restaurant at the MONTO 4* hotel, Makhachkala. The restaurant's terrace offers beautiful views of the city and the mountains. Address: 53 Irchi Kazaka str., building 1, Makhachkala. The concert program starts at 22:30. End time: 3:00
The cost per person is 6000 rubles. Alcohol is additionally charged on site.
I would like to express my sincere gratitude to the tour providers for their professionalism and attention to detail. Everything was thoughtfully planned, from the itinerary to the warm and welcoming atmosphere throughout the trip. a special thank-you goes to our guide, Dmitri. Thanks to him, every participant felt cared for and included. We shared many laughs, had wonderful conversations about the mountains, and truly enjoyed every moment of the journey. I would also like to thank our driver, Yuri, for his calm demeanor, confidence behind the wheel, and the sense of safety he provided every step of the way. in the mountains, that kind of reliability is priceless. Thank you for your professionalism, patience, and positive spirit. Traveling with you was more than just getting from one place to another - it was an essential part of a truly unforgettable adventure ! ✨🏔
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Zhanna
about provider
29 May, 2026
I would especially like to highlight the excellent organization of the tour. Everything was arranged at the highest level: comfortable minibus transfers, well-located hotels, precise scheduling, and great attention to detail. I was particularly impressed that we traveled through Dagestan and Chechnya during the holy month of Ramadan, when Muslims observe strict fasting. Because of this, many cafés and restaurants were closed during the day, and even some grocery stores were not operating. Nevertheless, this did not prevent us from discovering the delicious Caucasian cuisine, hearty breakfasts and lunches were organized for us everywhere we went. I would also like to thank our guides for their courtesy, punctuality, and the fascinating way they introduced us to the culture and traditions of the peoples of the Caucasus.
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Svetlana Neustroeva
about provider
20 May, 2026
A huge thank you to the providers and the entire team!!!! 🤝👍 My husband and I went on a weekend tour to North Ossetia, and we absolutely loved it. I completely fell in love with the mountains ❤️ the scenery was so breathtaking it literally made my head spin. It’s unbelievably beautiful there 😍!!:) The trip lasted 4 days : the first day included a sightseeing tour, followed by three days in the mountains with skiing, snowboarding, and visits to the thermal springs. Everything was pleasant and well organized right from the booking stage. All of our additional questions were answered in great detail, everything was honest and transparent :) which is really important :D You can tell that everything has been carefully thought out: the service was attentive without being intrusive, and everyone involved was genuinely friendly and passionate about their work!:) We will definitely travel with “Big Country” again!! If you’re still hesitating - don’t overthink it, just choose a tour and go!!! :D The company of these wonderful people will truly make your trip unforgettable! Special thanks to our guide, Akhshar 🫶🏻 we were so happy to meet you!