Jigging for beginners. Winter tour in the Caucasus

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The best recreation option for novice horse riders.

A universal equestrian and sightseeing tour in the North Caucasus for our riders and horse lovers! In one tour you will combine horse riding training, horseback riding and hiking and wellness relaxation.

Location

G. Mineralnye Vody

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Tour highlights

Horse riding

Get horse riding skills and enjoy interacting with animals

Active leisure

Combine training sessions with exciting educational excursions

The beauty and power of nature

You will feel a surge of energy from natural mineral springs and stay in an ecologically clean area

Itinerary

Day 1 - Arrival. Eco-farm in the river gorge
We will meet you at the airport or at the railway station in Mineralnye Vody, a group transfer will be arranged at 14:00, we recommend that you choose the arrival time based on the time of the group transfer.
Timing:
12:00-14:00 meeting at Mineralnye Vody airport;
17:00 arrival at the tourist complex and check-in;
18:00-19:00 dinner at the tourist complex.
Accommodation: Aydin_EL tourist complex.
Meals: dinner at the tourist complex.
Day 2 - Horse riding training. Horse base
Today there is an early breakfast at 8:00 and an hour later there will be a briefing on safety and rules of handling a horse, horse dressage.
Equestrian guides and instructors should understand the level of each of you, because an individual approach is the key to your success!
The territory of the complex is the most suitable place for the initial stages of training!
You will learn how to famously jump on a horse and keep your posture correct, and then take a horseback ride through the gorge of the Mara River, which will surprise you with the splendor and diversity of nature.
Tomorrow you will have your first horse riding trip – be ready for new sensations!
Timing:
08:00-09:00 breakfast at the tourist complex;
10:00 departure on the route;
13:00-14:00 lunch time on the route;
16:30 return to the tourist complex;
18:00-19:00 dinner at the tourist complex.
Accommodation: Aydin_EL tourist complex.
Meals: breakfast and dinner at the tourist complex, lunch on the route.

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Day 3 - Horse riding training. Horseback riding along the river gorge to the Cheese caves and Narzan
So, in the Caucasus equestrian tour in Karachay-Cherkessia, the first independent horse riding starts!
You will have to consolidate your riding skills and master the types of horse riding.
A slender caravan on beautiful hardy horses goes on a horseback ride along the gorge of the river to the Cheese caves and mineral springs, which are located on the left bank of the Mar River.
Timing:
08:00-9:00 breakfast;
10:00 departure on the route;
13:00-14:00 lunch time on the route;
17:00 return to the tourist complex;
18:00-19:00 dinner.
Accommodation: Aydin_EL tourist complex.
Meals: breakfast and dinner at the tourist complex, lunch on the route.

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Day 4 - Horse riding. Chat Gorge
Riding not only does not overload the body, but also gives you the opportunity to see the mountains in all their richness of colors and shapes, to breathe in the purest mountain air.
You will climb to the picturesque Chat gorge.
Today is the day of the best, coolest photo shoots in your life on horseback in the North Caucasus!
Timing:
08:00-9:00 breakfast;
10:00 departure on the route;
13:00-14:00 lunch time on the route;
17:00 return to the tourist complex;
18:00-19:00 dinner.
Accommodation: Aydin_EL tourist complex.
Meals: breakfast and dinner at the tourist complex, lunch on the route.
Day 5 - Horseback riding in the oak grove
In this horseback riding tour of the North Caucasus, you will go to the Oak Grove, along the relict massifs of oaks and fir trees.
Here you can also find alder, aspen, alpine maple, Caucasian plane tree, juniper thickets and all this mixed with fruit trees.
Red Book trees and shrubs are found in some places.
Here you will recharge with the energy of the mountains and feel the unity with nature.
Timing:
08:00-9:00 breakfast;
10:00 departure on the route;
13:00-14:00 lunch time on the route;
17:00 return to the tourist complex;
18:00-19:00 dinner.
Accommodation: Aydin_EL tourist complex.
Meals: breakfast and dinner at the tourist complex, lunch on the route.
Day 6 - Departure
A group transfer to Mineralnye Vody Airport will be carried out at 13:00, before that time you will be able to purchase herb collections and mountain honey, souvenirs and gifts.
Timing:
08:00-9:00 breakfast;
09:00-12:00 free time;
12:00-13:00 pick-up, check-out from the tourist complex and departure;
13:00-16:00 transfer to Mineralnye Vody.
Meals: breakfast.

Difficulty

Does not require specific skills, but one must be in a good physical shape

Tour organizer's comments

Average, moderate physical activity awaits you.

The tour is suitable for tourists with an average level of physical fitness who do not have riding experience. It is not recommended for patients with allergic reactions, serious diseases of the cardiovascular and musculoskeletal systems.

Accommodation

Camp Site

5 nights

Comfort

Basic+

The tour provides accommodation at the Aydin El eco farm in 2-, 3-bed rooms with all amenities.

The surcharge for single occupancy is 11,500 rubles / the entire period of the tour.

The Aydin El tourist complex is a place of mental recovery. The hotel has tried to create the most comfortable conditions for those who are focused on family values and a healthy lifestyle.

The hotel has bright, uncluttered interiors and stunning views. Here, we approached everything with a soul, thought over the design and filling of the rooms to the smallest detail.

There is a private restaurant with panoramic windows, a terrace and a barbecue area, where our chefs lovingly prepare dishes of Caucasian cuisine.

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Tour conditions

Group

From 1 to 10 tourists

Minimum age

12 years old

Maximum weight of the tourist

120 kg

Duration

6 days 5 nights

Group meets at

G. Mineralnye Vody

Included in price

first aid kit;
meals: breakfasts, dinners, 4 days — dry rations on the routes;
accommodation in the family farm "Audin El" in 2- , 3-bed rooms with all amenities;
horse rental;
transportation services on the route;
transfer: Mineralnye Vody — family farm "Audin El" — Mineralnye Vody;
services of a tour guide and an instructor-guide in equestrian tourism.

Paid extra

air and railway tickets to Mineralnye Vody and back;
private transfer;
excursions not included in the tour program;
entrance tickets to cultural and recreation facilities outside the tour program;
the surcharge for 1-bed accommodation is 11,500 rubles / the entire period of the tour.

It's important to know

The key to a successful and pleasant passage of the program routes is the right shoes and clothes.

trousers are loose, cotton, without internal seams (jeans are uncomfortable and rub the skin);
windproof waterproof hooded jacket (not very bright, not rustling);
water tank;
swimwear and outfits for photo shoots;
personal first aid kit and insect bites remedy (if necessary);
shoes with a grooved sole for easy movement on horseback and on the ground;;
a raincoat (preferably not a disposable one) or a membrane jacket;
Sunglasses and cream: the sun is very active in the mountains;
track suit;
a warm jacket;
trekking backpack of 25-30 liters and a "seat";
elastic bandage.

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Anastasia

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31 Oct, 2025

The organization was excellent, everything was well planned, and all the information was up-to-date and provided on time.
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Valeria

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5 Oct, 2025

Excellent tour organization!!!
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Alexandra Kroitoru

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14 Apr, 2025

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Everything was perfect