A classic winter trip to the Caucasus

Being surprised by the bizarre shapes of the mountains, tasting national cuisine and leisurely strolling through the streets of resort towns is just the minimum of what we will do on this tour!

We will also take a cable car up to the snow-capped peaks, which offer equally picturesque views of the main Caucasian ridge. We will see the abandoned city of Dargavs and the Dzivgis rock fortress, visit the sanctuary and walk along the real glacier.

Location

Russia, Stavropol Territory, Pyatigorsk
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Duration
6 Days
5 Nights
Departures
  • Group departures
    • 22 – 27 April
    • 29 April – 4 May
    • 6 – 11 May
    • 13 – 18 May
    • Dates for next season
    • 2 – 7 January, 2026
    • 4 – 9 January, 2026
    • 6 – 11 January, 2026
    • 27 January – 1 February, 2026
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Accommodation
  • Hotel
    5 nights
Comfort
  • Midscale
  • Upscale
Difficulty
Easy
Suitable for everyone
Group
From 12 to 40 tourists
Minimum age
7 years old
Group meet at
Russia, Stavropol Territory, Pyatigorsk
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Weekends: 8am - 7pm (GMT +3)
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Tour highlights

Unique nature
Dark coniferous forests, stormy rivers, waterfalls and mountains create the unique beauty of this area
National flavor
Delicious food — traditional Caucasian dishes
The Fabulous Glacier
We will take the cable car up to the Skazsky glacier

Itinerary

  • Day 1 - Meeting and gathering of the group. Sightseeing tour in Pyatigorsk

    Arrival at Mineralnye Vody Airport or Pyatigorsk railway station.

    At 13:00 meeting and gathering of the group, transfer to the hotel in Pyatigorsk.

    Accommodation in hotels: Mashuk 2*/ Pyatigorsk 3* or Intourist 3*/Beshtau 3*.

    15:00 Sightseeing tour in Pyatigorsk.

    Program of the day: exploring Pyatigorsk — Tsvetnik Park — Diana's grotto — Proval Cave.

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  • Day 2 - Pyatigorsk — Honey waterfalls — Kislovodsk — Pyatigorsk
  • Day 3 - Pyatigorsk — Azau Polyana — Mount Elbrus — Nalchik
  • Day 4 - Nalchik — Cherek Gorge — Upper Balkaria — Blue Lakes
  • Day 5 - Three gorges: Kurtatinsky — Karmadonskoye — Dargavs
  • Day 6 - Alagir gorge — Tsey — Mamison. Departure
Difficulty
Suitable for everyone

Accommodation

Accommodation
  • Hotel
    5 nights
Comfort
  • Midscale
  • Upscale

The tour provides accommodation according to the program of the tour in Pyatigorsk/Nalchik/Vladikavkaz.

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

PlacementRoom categoryPrice validity period

Dbl

2-local

Twin 

2-local

Single 

1-local

Triple

3-local

DBL+CH 

2 adults + 1 child.

Mashuk 2* — Russia 4* — Camellia 3*standard09.12.2025-30.03.2026738007380050250106200101700
Mashuk 2* — Russia 4* — Amran 3*standard09.12.2025-30.03.2026747007440050550107100103500
Mashuk 2* — Russia 4* — Kadgaron Hotel 3*standard09.12.2025-30.03.2026774007740050250108450104400
Intourist 3* — Russia 4* — Planeta Lux 3 Hotel*standard09.12.2025-30.03.2026813008130052200114300108900
Intourist 3* — Russia 4* — Vladikavkaz 4 Hotel*standard09.12.2025-30.03.2026867008670061950122400115200
Intourist 3* — Azimut 4* — Vladikavkaz 4 Hotel*comfort09.12.2025-30.03.2026927009270067800130950123300

Twin — double room (has two separate beds).

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

Singlesingle 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.

"Kadgaron" or "Planet Lux" or 2 nights
"Kadgaron"

Kadgaron Hotel is located in the center of Vladikavkaz. It offers a restaurant, free breakfast and free Wi-Fi. Vladikavkaz Museum is a 10-minute walk away.

Rooms at the Kadgaron Hotel are equipped with cable TV and a refrigerator. The rooms offer mountain views. Some rooms have a seating area with a sofa, a flat-screen TV and a minibar.

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.

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"Planet Lux"

Planeta Lux Hotel 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.

The bright rooms are decorated in a classic style and feature a refrigerator and a flat-screen TV with satellite channels. Free toiletries are provided in the bathroom.

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.

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"Amran"

The Amran Hotel is located in Vladikavkaz.

There are 49 rooms of various categories, 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.

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Vladikavkaz

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 relaxing stay; TV, kettle, air conditioning, bathroom with toiletries and towels.

The hotel has a luxurious restaurant with several halls. There is also a lobby bar with various drinks and small snacks. There are several banquet halls with different capacities.

Services for renting a comfortable conference room equipped with modern technology are provided. The distance between the 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 4 floors and above.

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"Mashuk" or Intourist 2 nights
"Russia" or "Syndica" or 1 night

Tour conditions

Group
From 12 to 40 tourists
Minimum age
7 years old
Duration
6 days 5 nights
Group meets at
Russia, Stavropol Territory, Pyatigorsk

Included in price

  • group transfers from Mineralnye Vody Airport and Pyatigorsk railway station to the hotel on the first day of the tour upon arrival, meeting at 13:00;
  • 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 according to the tour program in Pyatigorsk/Nalchik/Vladikavkaz 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 Mineralnye Vody / Pyatigorsk and back from Vladikavkaz;
  • meals not specified in the program;
  • 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.;
  • 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;
  • excursions, entertainment and entrance tickets to facilities not included in the tour program, resort fee;
  • New Year's banquet;
  • individual transfers from/to the airport and Mineralnye Vody railway station, as well as any individual transportation service.

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

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.

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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.