Stop time and be with yourself, visit an eco—farm, find out what Cheese caves are - all this is a family tour program in Dombay.
And it's also a great opportunity to see the oldest temples built in the X century, take a ride on the cable car in Dombay and admire Elbrus and the animals listed in the Red Book.
By cable car we will climb to a height of 3,200 m and see the Main Caucasian Ridge and the sleeping Elbrus
Let's see the animals from the Red Book
We will visit the Teberdinsky Biosphere Reserve and see bison, Caucasian otter, peregrine falcon, swallowtail and others
Let's admire the Cheese caves
This cave is made of sandstone and looks really like a porous cheese
Itinerary
Day 1 -
Meeting and transfer Mineralnye Vody — Aydin El
Welcome to the Caucasus, friends!
Upon arrival, we will meet you at the airport or at the Mineralnye Vody railway station.
We are heading to Karachay-Cherkessia and checking into a hotel at the Aydin El family eco-farm.
Which is located in the most picturesque place, in the gorge of the mountains.
You have time to relax after the trip and prepare for an eventful sightseeing day.
Day 2 -
Walking tour to the Cheese caves and the Mariinsky Narzan
Today you will have a walking tour of the surroundings of the eco-farm.
After breakfast, we go on an excursion to the Cheese Caves.
This cave is made of sandstone and really looks like a porous cheese.
It stretches about ten meters deep and consists of several cavities connected by a natural narrow corridor.
After the caves, we will go down to the Mariinsky Narzan.
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Day 3 -
Sentinsky and Shoanin temples
This excursion day is dedicated to the two oldest Alan temples, which were built back in the 10th century AD, during the heyday of the Great Alan Empire.
The Sentinsky temple is built on a rocky mountain with a leveled peak above the village of Nizhnyaya Teberda (the ancient name is Senty).
The walls of the Christian shrine, made of sandstone blocks fixed with lime mortar, have preserved traces of frescoes.
There is a stone mausoleum on the territory of the temple, presumably a place for the burial of the highest clergy.
The next temple, the Shoaninsky Cathedral of St. George the Victorious, was built on a spur of Mount Shoana (Sanctuary) near the Ossetian village.
In the evening we return to the hotel and rest.
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Day 4 -
Dombay, Moussa Achitara, Teberdinsky Nature Reserve
After breakfast, we will go to Dombai — here it is called the "Heart of the Mountains".
The cable car will take you to the observation deck of the Moussa Achitara mountain. It offers a breathtaking view of the mountains. It is incredibly beautiful here at any time of the year.
From a height of 3,200 m, a panorama opens, the equal of which is difficult to find — such is the splendor of the breathtaking mountain landscapes. The Main Caucasian Ridge is perfectly visible from the slope of Moussa Achitara.
And in the northeast, in clear weather, the main mountain of the Caucasus is visible – the dormant volcano Elbrus. Dombai panoramas are beautiful at any time of the year.
Next, we have the Teberdinsky Biosphere Reserve along the route.
The reserve is home to many representatives of the world of animals and plants, some of which are listed in the Red Book of Russia. For example: bison, Caucasian otter, peregrine falcon, bearded man, swallowtail, Apollo and others.
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Day 5 -
Aydin El — Mineralnye Vody Transfer
This concludes your journey through Karachay-Cherkessia. A transfer will take you to the airport/train station in time for your flight.
And we wish you a good journey and see you again in the Caucasus!
The program can be changed depending on the condition of the group and weather conditions.
There may be changes in the route on the spot due to weather conditions and the inability to complete some of the routes!
The organizers reserve the right to terminate the event in the event of a threat to the safety of life and health of the group (individual participant).
You can book any number of days on this tour! To do this, contact your manager for a recalculation.
Difficulty
Suitable for everyone
Tour organizer's comments
Bus tours and a cable car ride are waiting for you.
Accommodation
Accommodation
Guest House
4 nights
Comfort
Basic+
The tour includes hotel accommodation at the Aydin El family eco-farm.
The cost of the tour is calculated on request.
This program is designed for family holidays with children. A child from 3 to 12 years old.
Aydin El Guest House 4 nights
Aydin El Guest House is located in the Chegetmar forest of Karachay-Cherkessia in one of the picturesque mountain gorges, along the Kislovodsk-Karachayevsk highway, between the Gum-Bashi pass and the "Cheese" caves.
The fund has 8 different rooms. Fresh renovation, high-quality furniture and appliances will make your stay comfortable.
In some categories there is an equipped private kitchen. It is possible to have a snack in a cafe where dishes of national cuisine are prepared.
There is a souvenir and sports goods store, a sauna, gazebos with a barbecue, and a prayer room on site. Parking is available for those traveling by private transport.
Horseback riding, car and hiking tours, and jeeping can be arranged on request. Cherkessk Railway Station is 67 km away, and Mineralnye Vody Airport is 124 km away.
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Tour conditions
Group
up to 16 tourists
Minimum age
3 years old
Duration
5 days 4 nights
Group meets at
Stavropol territory, Mineral Waters
Included in price
Meals: breakfast;
accommodation in the family farm "Audin El" in 2 / 3 bed rooms with all amenities;
transportation services on the route;
Transfer: airport - hotel - airport;
services of a guide-driver.
Paid extra
air and railway tickets to Mineralnye Vody and back;
private transfer;
horseback riding;
Meals: lunches;
excursions not included in the tour program.
It's important to know
Are there any possible changes in the program?
The program can be changed depending on the condition of the group and weather conditions. There may be changes in the route on the spot due to weather conditions and the inability to complete part of the routes!
The organizers reserve the right to terminate the event in case of a threat to the safety of life and health of the group (individual participant).
You can also book any number of days on this tour! To do this, contact the manager for a recalculation.
What is the transport on the tour?
Passenger cars, minivans or minibuses, depending on the number of tourists.
Is insurance included in the price of the tour?
Insurance is not included in the price of the tour. If desired, you can place it in any convenient service. We recommend using our travel insurance search.
Are plane tickets included in the price of the tour?
Air and railway tickets are not included in the price of the tour. You can purchase them yourself or contact us for help.
Dates and Prices
The tour dates are not confirmed yet. Please, for clarification