This is the Caucasus. Winter tour of the five republics

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The most complete and intense winter route through the five republics of the Caucasus: Dagestan, Chechnya, Ingushetia, North Ossetia and Kabardino-Balkaria. We will never forget this amazing adventure!

We will see Grozny, a very beautiful and hospitable city, reborn from the ashes of a distant war. Let's go to the high-altitude lake Kezenoi-Am, which is the largest and deepest in the North Caucasus. A boat trip through the turquoise waters of the Chirkeysky reservoir will leave unexpected and vivid impressions. We will visit the Dargava necropolis, which is popularly called the "City of the Dead", consisting of more than 90 crypt structures of original shape.

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the city of Makhachkala

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Tour highlights

The fortress of the VI century

We will visit the main attraction of Derbent – the ancient fortress of Naryn-Kala

Boat trip

Let's take a boat ride along the reservoir with the breeze

The history of Ingushetia

We will see the medieval complex of Ingush defense watchtowers

Alan evening

If desired, we can visit the show program in the ethno-national style with dinner and tasting

Three gorges of Ossetia

We will see the battle towers and cave fortifications of the Kurtatinsky gorge, the Dargava necropolis and the infamous Karmadon gorge

Caucasian markets

We will have time to walk around the markets of Derbent and Makhachkala

Itinerary

Day 1 - Arrival. Makhachkala – Sulak Canyon – Sarykum dune
11:00 Gathering of the group at the railway station in Makhachkala: main entrance, opposite the monument to Makhach Dahadaev, Emirova str., 10.
11:45 Group meeting at Makhachkala airport.
It starts at 11:45.
The unique Dagestan welcomes and is ready to cordially reveal to you the secrets of ancient legends, introduce you to the history, traditions, local cuisine and hospitality.
Program of the day: transfer to Sarykum dune – transfer to Sulak Canyon – observation deck with views of Sulak Canyon — Chirkey reservoir — boat trip through the reservoir (optional, extra charge) — trout farming.
Lunch (extra charge).
Nokhyo Cave Complex (optional, extra charge).
Transfer and accommodation to the hotel, Izberbash/Kaspiysk/Makhachkala.
Mileage: 290 km, duration: 9 hours.

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Day 2 - Gamsutl — Chokh — Karadakh gorge / waterfall Tobot – Matlas — Khunzakh – Karadakh gorge
The program includes the dates of the tour: 08.03, 15.03, 22.03, 29.03.2026.
Gamsutl – Chokh – Karadakh gorge.
Breakfast at 07:00.
The program of the day starts at 07:30: transfer to Gunibsky district — Gamsutl ghost village – panorama of the mountainous village of Chokh – Karadakh gorge.
Lunch (extra charge).
Transfer and accommodation to the hotel, Izberbash/Kaspiysk/Makhachkala.
Mileage: 330 km, duration: 10 hours.
Program on tour dates: 14.12, 26.12. 29.12.2025, 02.01, 03.01, 04.01, 25.01, 08.02, 22.02, 01.03.2026.
Waterfall Tobot – Matlas — Khunzakh – Karadakh gorge.
Breakfast at 07:00.
The program of the day starts at 07:30.
Program of the day: Tobot Waterfall — Stone Bowl – Matlas plateau – Khunzakh village – Karadakh gorge.
Lunch (extra charge).
Transfer and hotel accommodation in Izberbash/ Kaspiysk/Makhachkala.
The order of excursions on the 2nd and 3rd days of the program may vary.
Mileage: 335 km, duration: 9 hours.

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Day 3 - Lun – Derbent Ekranoplane
Breakfast at 07:30.
The program of the day starts at 08:00: transfer to Southern Dagestan — Lun ekranoplan.
Sightseeing tour of Derbent: Dagh Bars fortress wall, Juma mosque, walk through the magals of the old city — Naryn Kala citadel — visit the market — buy souvenirs.
Lunch (extra charge).
Transfer and accommodation to the hotel, Izberbash/Kaspiysk/Makhachkala.
The order of excursions on the second and third days of the program may vary.
Mileage per day: 190 km, duration 9 hours.

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Day 4 - Sightseeing tours of Makhachkala and Grozny
Breakfast at 07:30.
The program of the day starts at 08:00.
Transfer to Makhachkala.
Mileage per day: 70 km, duration 4 hours.
Sightseeing tour of Makhachkala, a port city, a young capital.
12:00 Transfer from Makhachkala to Grozny, arrival approximately at 15:00 (170 km, travel time 3 hours).
17:00 Sightseeing tour in Grozny: Grozny City — Flower Park — Heart of Chechnya Mosque — Archangel Michael Temple — Prospect M. Esambayeva — Walk of Fame.
Accommodation in Grozny/Shali, hotels: Tiynalla 3*/Berkat 3*/Shali city 3*.

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Day 5 - Grozny – Kezenoi Am Khoy – Shali – Vladikavkaz
It starts at 08:30.
Program of the day: Vedenskoe gorge — Kharachoy village — Kezenoy lake - ruins of the ancient village of Khoy.
Lunch (extra charge).
The mosque is the pride of Muslims, Shawls.
19:00 Arrival in Vladikavkaz.
Accommodation in hotels.
Mileage per day: 310 km, duration 10 hours.

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Day 6 - An exciting trip to Mountainous Ingushetia from Vladikavkaz
Duration: 8 hours, 180 km.
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).
Important: to enter the border area of the Dzheyrakh Gorge, the presence of a Russian passport is mandatory, and foreign citizens need to obtain a pass. Passes are issued by the tourist independently one month before the start of the tour.

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Day 7 - 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.
Mileage per day: 120 km, duration 8 hours.
Day 8 - Alagir Gorge — Tsei — Mamison
It starts at 08:30.
Program of the day: Sanctuary and rock monument of Uastyrdzhi — Tsey gorge — cable car to Skazsky glacier.
Picnic lunch (extra charge).
Mamison gorge – Lisri village — obelisk to the Gazdanov brothers.
Return to Vladikavkaz by 16:30.
Mileage per day: 220 km, duration 8 hours.

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Day 9 - Vladikavkaz – Chegem gorge, waterfalls – Baksan gorge – Narzanov glade – Azau glade / Cheget
It starts at 08:30.
Program of the day: transfer to the Chegem gorge — Chegem waterfalls — Baksan gorge — Narzanov glade — Azau glade (2300 m above sea level).
Lunch and dinner on your own (extra charge).
Accommodation in hotels in polyana Azau/Cheget: Tourist complex.
Mileage per day: 315 km, duration 9 hours.
New Year's arrivals on 12/26/29/2025, 02, 03, 05.01.2026 alternative accommodation in Nalchik.
Day 10 - Excursion to Elbrus. Departure
09:00 Excursion to Elbrus, ascent to Mir station, 3450 m.
Transfer to Mineralnye Vody (187 km).
Elbrus is the calling card of the North Caucasus and the place where we end our fascinating journey!
Lunch — on your own (extra charge).
14:00 Group transfer to the airport/Mineralnye Vody train station for evening flights/trains, later than 18:00.
Mileage per day: 187 km.

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Difficulty

Suitable for everyone

Tour organizer's comments

The ascent to Gamsutl involves a drop-off by car and a walking route. In the parking lot, local residents provide drop-off services on mountain transport (UAZ, Niva). You can drive by car for about 1.5 km, and at this moment the steepest part of the climb is overcome. The cost of the service is 100-200 rubles / person in one direction. From the car stop, the path to the end of the route will be 1.8 km, the height difference is 1450-1670 m.

Accommodation

Hotel

12 nights

Comfort

Midscale

The tour includes accommodation in hotels and in a tourist complex.

The cost of the tour per room, depending on the accommodation and selected dates, RUB.:

Placement	Check-in dates	Dbl 2-local	Twin 2-local	Single 1-local	Triple 3-local	DBL+CH 2 adults + 1 child.
Lord Hotel 2, Makhachkala — Berkat 3 — Kadgaron 3* — Tourist Complex	14.12, 26.12.2025, 02.01, 03.01, 04.01, 25.01, 08.02, 22.02, 01.03, 08.03, 15.03, 22.03, 29.03.2026	135430	135430	85700	194000	187050
Lord Hotel 2, Makhachkala — Berkat 3 — Planet Lux 3* — Tourist Complex		139490	139490	85990	201840	194000
Ocean 3, Izberbash — Berkat 3 — Kadgaron 3* — Tourist Complex		138475	138475	88015	197925	190965
Ocean 3, Izberbash — Berkat 3 — Planet Lux 3* — Tourist Complex		142535	142535	88305	205755	197925
Ocean 3, Izberbash — Berkat 3 — Vladikavkaz 4* (comfort) - Tourist Complex		152975	152975	107155	221415	210105
MONTO 4, Makhachkala — Berkat 3— Planet Lux 3* — Tourist Complex	26.12. 29.12.2025, 02.01, 03.01, 04.01, 25.01, 08.02, 22.02, 01.03, 08.03, 15.03, 22.03, 29.03.2026	149495	152105	90045	217500	208365
MONTO 4, Makhachkala — Berkat 3 — Vladikavkaz 4*— Tourist Complex		159935	162545	108895	233160	220545
AZIMUT 4, Kaspiysk — Berkat 3 – Vladikavkaz 4*(comfort) – Tourist Complex		167765	167765	118030	240120	230115

Twin — double room (has two separate beds).

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

Single — single 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, from 7 to 12 years old inclusive.

The possible accommodation options are indicated and can be replaced with similar ones by the decision of the tour operator.

"Ocean"

The Ocean Hotel is located on the seashore in Izberbash, 100 meters from the city beach. There is also a bar and a terrace on site. It offers a restaurant, a 24-hour front desk and free Wi-Fi in all areas. Room service is available. Guests can book family rooms.

All rooms are equipped with air conditioning, a wardrobe, a flat-screen TV with cable channels, a refrigerator, a kettle and a hairdryer. There is also a shower. All rooms at the hotel have a seating area.

You can play table tennis at the Okean Hotel.

Another option

«AZIMUT Kaspiysk»

The AZIMUT Kaspiysk Hotel is located on the shores of the Caspian Sea, in the Republic of Dagestan. For the convenience of guests, the reception is open 24 hours a day, free private parking is available, and Wi-Fi is available throughout the property.

All rooms have comfortable furniture, TV, air conditioning, bathroom with necessary hygiene products.

Breakfast is served to the guests according to the buffet system, the restaurant offers a large selection of delicious dishes for every taste. Each room is equipped with a mini fridge and a kettle. There are many places nearby where you can have a quick and inexpensive snack.

The hotel is located just a few steps from the beach. Makhachkala Airport can be easily reached by public transport in 45 minutes. or by taxi in 15 minutes.

Another option

"Monto"

Monto Hotel is located in Makhachkala. For the convenience of guests, there is a 24-hour front desk, a shuttle service, and free Wi-Fi throughout the complex.

Guests can stay in comfortable rooms of different categories. Each room is equipped with everything you need, including modern appliances, comfortable furniture, air conditioning, an individual bathroom with a set of toiletries and towels. A safe and a mini-bar will be a nice bonus.

Guests can dine at the rooftop restaurant of the hotel, or by visiting nearby cafes of Caucasian and European cuisine, stylish coffee shops and pastry shops.

Within walking distance from the Monto Hotel there is a shopping center, the Multiland children's complex, as well as many grocery and clothing stores.

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Tour conditions

Group

From 12 to 40 tourists

Minimum age

10 years old

Duration

10 days 9 nights

Group meets at

the city of Makhachkala

Included in price

group transfers from Makhachkala airport and railway station on the first day according to the conditions in the tour program;
group transfer from Azau/Cheget Glade to Mineralnye Vody Airport and railway station upon departure on the final day of the tour to flights/trains later than 18:00;
accommodation in hotels /tourist complexes according to the program of the tour 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 Makhachkala and back from Mineralnye Vody;
excursions, entertainment, and entrance tickets to facilities not included in the tour program;
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;
individual transfers from/to the airport and railway station of Makhachkala and Mineralnye Vody, as well as any individual transport service;
meals not included in the tour program;
entrance tickets to attractions not included in the tour program:
- a boat trip along the Chirkeysky reservoir — 600 rubles.;
- Nokhyo cave complex — 700 rubles.;
New Year's banquet;
the ticket for the chairlift in the Tseysky gorge is 800 rubles.;
cable car ticket to Elbrus region: Azau station – Mir station - 2,300 rubles/person.

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.;
- a child under 18 years of age — 2,000 rubles.;
- children's menu, up to 8 years old — 800 rubles.

It's important to know

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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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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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.

New Year's Eve parties and banquets in restaurants	Adult	Child, under 18 years of age	Children's menu, up to 8 years old
MONTO 4* Hotel Restaurant, Makhachkala	6000 rubles .	4000 rubles .	free
Azimut 4* Hotel restaurant, Kaspiysk	11,000 rubles .	8000 rubles .	free
360 Panoramic restaurant, the Doubletree by Hilton Hotel	8000 rubles .	6000 rubles .	2000 rubles .
Torne Country Restaurant	7000 rubles	5000 rubles .	2000 rubles .
Hohag Country Restaurant	7000 rubles	5000 rubles .	2000 rubles .
Kadgaron Hotel Restaurant	6000 rubles .	3000 rubles .	free