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Winter tour of North Ossetia. Iconic places and places of power, centuries-old history, ancient Ossetian villages with family, military, residential and signal towers, cave fortifications and religious buildings of Ossetia.

An eco-hiking route with mountain Digoria trails awaits us.

Location

Vladikavkaz

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Tour highlights

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

An unforgettable trip to the Digor gorge

Let's look at ancient sanctuaries and crypts, find stones with petroglyphs and medieval defensive complexes

Traditional Ossetian feast

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

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.
19:30-21:30 Alan evening show program in ethno-national style with dinner and tasting (extra charge) on Fridays.

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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.
Mileage per day: 120 km, duration 8 hours.

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Day 3 - Mountain Digoria: Zadalesk — Makhchesk — Uallagkom
Beginning at 08:30
Program of the day: Digor Gorge — Akhsinta Canyon — Lagty Dzuar Sanctuary — Zadalesk — Mother Museum — Khanaz village — Frigate Castle — fortress of the Sedanov brothers — Makhchesk, Abisalov Tower.
Picnic lunch (extra charge).
Uallagkom: villages of Dunta, Kamunta, Galiat — Fasnal — village of Matsuta.
Accommodation in tourist complexes: Threshold of Heaven, Rostselmash, Dzinaga, Tana Park Hotel.
18:00 Dinner (extra charge).
Mileage per day: 180 km, duration 8 hours.

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Day 4 - Eco-walking route
Departure from the tourist complexes and the hotel at 09:00.
Hike: 7 hours.
Program of the day: hiking eco-route with mountain Digoria trails.
Lunch (extra charge).
Rest and free time at a campsite in the mountains.

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Day 5 - Alagir gorge – Tsey – Mamison. Departure
Beginning at 07:30 from the tourist complexes and the hotel in the Digory gorge, packed breakfast.
Program of the day: Digor gorge – Alagir gorge — 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.
Transfer to the airport/train station for evening flights/trains, later than 18:00.
Mileage per day: 285 km, duration 9 hours.

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Difficulty

Involves moderate physical activity

Accommodation

Hotel

3 nights
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Camp Site, Hotel

1 night

Comfort

Midscale
Upscale

The tour includes accommodation in hotels in Vladikavkaz and the Digor Gorge.

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

Placement	Room category	Price validity period	Dbl 2-local	Twin 2-local	Single 1-local	Triple* 3-local	DBL+CH 2 vz+1reb	QUAD 4-local	Breakfast Breakfast
Camellia 3* — Threshold of the Sky	standard	31.10.2025-31.03.2026	58430	58430	39990	85095	80910	107260	Breakfast
Amran 3* — The Threshold of Heaven	standard	31.10.2025-31.03.2026	59830	59365	40455	86490	83700	110980	Breakfast
Kadgaron Hotel 3* — Threshold of Heaven	standard	31.10.2025-31.03.2026	64010	64010	39990	88580	85095	114700	Sw. table
Planet Lux 3* Hotel — Threshold of the Sky	standard	31.10.2025-31.03.2026	67270	67270	40220	94860	90675	-	Sw. table
Planet Lux 3* Hotel — Threshold of the Sky	Junior Suite	31.10.2025-31.03.2026	70520	70520	49520	101835	97650	-	Sw. table
Vladikavkaz 4* Hotel — The Threshold of Heaven	standard	31.10.2025-31.03.2026	75640	75640	55330	107415	100440	-	Sw. table
Vladikavkaz 4* Hotel — Tana Park 3*	comfort	31.10.2025-31.03.2026	81370	81370	61070	116250	109275	-	Sw. table
Park Hotel Vladikavkaz 5* — Tana Park 3*	standard	31.10.2025-31.03.2026	106480	137640	86180	-	153915	-	Sw. table

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.

Possible placement options are indicated. The specified accommodation facilities can be replaced with similar ones by the decision of the tour operator.

"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.

Another option

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.

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Another option

"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.

Another option

"Camellia" 3*

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.

Another option

"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 spa bath.

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.

Another option

"The Threshold of Heaven"

The complex is located in the Digor gorge at an altitude of 1,750 meters above sea level, in one of the most picturesque places of the Republic of North Ossetia — Alania, which is popularly called "Bayty Tsakht". Tourists also gave the plateau, flooded with sunlight and hidden from the outside world by steep mountains, its name — "Sunny Glade".

When you find yourself in the very heart of the Digory Gorge, the landscapes will turn out to be animated pictures from books. You will see the purest crystal rivers and waterfalls, a colorful mountain landscape, and you will also feel the truly clean air.

Another option

Tana Park

The rooms are equipped with private bathrooms, a TV, a double/single bed and a seating area and have wonderful views of the waterfall and/or the mountains.

Upon your request, a baby cot and additional baby care supplies will be provided free of charge (subject to availability).

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Tour conditions

Group

up to 18 tourists

Minimum age

7 years old

Duration

5 days 4 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 transfer to Vladikavkaz airport and railway station upon departure on the final day of the tour for flights/trains later than 18:00;
accommodation in hotels/tourist complexes according to the Vladikavkaz/Digory Gorge tour program with breakfast;
guided tours with professional guides and qualified drivers;
entrance tickets to the objects of visits according to the program of excursions, ecological fees of nature reserves;
tourists are collected for a transport tour of the hotels; collection for a sightseeing walking tour from gost. Vladikavkaz 4*, Kotsoeva St. 75.

Paid extra

air and railway tickets to Vladikavkaz and back;
meals not specified in the program;
the ticket for the chairlift in the Tseysky gorge is 800 rubles.;
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 Vladikavkaz airport and railway station, as well as any individual transportation service.
New Year's banquet;

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

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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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.

NEW YEAR'S EVE PARTIES AND BANQUETS IN VLADIKAVKAZ RESTAURANTS 12/31/2025
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

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