Big cruise in the autumn Caucasus

Get ready for a 12-day adventure in the North Caucasus! Our route starts in Makhachkala and finishes in Vladikavkaz.

We will go to Dagestan to see the legendary Caspian monster Harrier, marvel at the scale of the Sulak Canyon and conquer the Sarykum dune.

We will also immerse ourselves in the natural wonders of Kabardino-Balkaria, exploring the Chegem Gorge and the Blue Lakes, and in Ossetia, breathtaking gorges await us. We will visit the capital of Chechnya with its magnificent mosques, and we will also unravel the mysteries of the Dzheyrakh Gorge in Ingushetia.

Location

Republic of Dagestan, Makhachkala
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$1,797
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Duration
12 days
11 nights
Departures
7 - 18 Jun
14 - 25 Jun
21 Jun - 2 Jul
28 Jun - 9 Jul
5 - 16 Jul
12 - 23 Jul
19 - 30 Jul
26 Jul - 6 Aug
Accommodation
  • Hotel
    11 nights
Comfort
  • Upscale
  • Premium
Difficulty
Easy
Suitable for everyone
Group
From 6 to 20 tourists
Minimum age
7 years old
Group meet at
Republic of Dagestan, Makhachkala
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Weekdays: 8am - 8pm
Weekends: 8am - 7pm (GMT +3)
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Tour highlights

Ethnic evening
We will watch the performance of folk artists, vocal, instrumental and dance groups.
Boat trips
Let's take a ride on the water surface of the high-altitude Kazenoy-Am lake in Chechnya and the Chireyskaya HPP in Dagestan.
In the footsteps of the movie
We will visit a piece of the Asian desert — the filming location of the cult movie "The White Sun of the Desert"
Immersion in the history of the Caucasus
Ancient towers and artifacts, unique sanctuaries and medieval villages await us.
Sightseeing tours
Let's take a walk around the capital of Chechnya, see the iconic places of Vladikavkaz, Makhachkala and Derbent.
Gastronomic diversity
Let's try the most delicious dishes of the North Caucasus

Itinerary

  • Day 1 - Arrival. Makhachkala Sightseeing Tour

    Transfer from the airport and/or railway station must be ordered separately when booking the tour.

    Check-in at the hotels before 14:00.

    After check-in, lunch will be held at the hotel restaurant at 14:10 (the restaurant can be replaced with an equivalent one in case of unforeseen circumstances).

    15:00 Transfer from the hotel for a sightseeing tour of Makhachkala.

    Stop at the monument of the Russian teacher with a view of Lake AK Gel.

    Visit the ethnocenter, a modern cultural space where you can get comprehensive information about the traditions and crafts of multinational Dagestan.

    But the main thing is not even the rare finds and ancient treasures.

    The main thing is that you are sincerely welcome here.

    We are happy to tell, show, explain, and share.

    The female consultants are very fond of the traditions of their native land, and, what's great, they know how to present them within the framework of global culture.

    Next, visit the Juma Mosque, located in the very center of the capital of Dagestan.

    It is one of the largest and most beautiful religious buildings in Europe.

    The mosque is constantly being expanded, but it retains its aesthetic appearance and geometric proportions.

    Juma mosque is not only an example of magnificent architecture that adorns the city, but also a place where people come to be alone with their God.

    Walking tour of the city (1.5-2 hours).

    We will walk along the central avenue of our capital and descend to the historical part of the city.

    Along the way we will see: the Russian Theater, the national library, monuments to Rasul Gamzatov and Suleiman Stalsky, the Avar Theater, descent to the sea, then to the House with Atlanteans, where the Museum of Local lore is located, acquaintance with the history of Dagestan, a walk along the first street of the city.

    Return to the hotel at about 20:00.

    Dinner is on your own.

    The price of the tour includes: transfer, tour guide, lunch at the hotel restaurant, visit to the Tahoe Godi Museum.

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  • Day 2 - Derbent Tour
  • Day 3 - Excursion to Sulak Canyon, boating, zipline attraction and Suspension Bridge, Sary Kum dune
  • Day 4 - Gimrinskaya Tower, Irganai reservoir, Tobot waterfall, Matlas, Mochokhskoye Lake
  • Day 5 - The Chechen Republic. Sightseeing tour
  • Day 6 - Kazenoy Am Lake and Hoi Museum City
  • Day 7 - Argun gorge and Nihaloevsky waterfalls
  • Day 8 - Move. Vladikavkaz Sightseeing Tour
  • Day 9 - Ingushetia. The Dzheyrakh Gorge
  • Day 10 - Kabardino-Balkaria. Blue Lakes
  • Day 11 - Three gorges of Ossetia. Alan evening
  • Day 12 - Departure
Difficulty
Suitable for everyone

Accommodation

Accommodation
  • Hotel
    11 nights
Comfort
  • Upscale
  • Premium

The tour includes accommodation in a hotel (if the accommodation rate is selected).

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

PlacementCategory

Twin

2-local

Double

2-local

Singl

1-local

Triple

3-local

DBL+CH

3-local

Quad

4-local

Breakfast/Breakfast
Cosmos Selection Grozny Cily 5*/Hotelmonto 4*/Vladikavkaz 4*Standard292 936292 936202 158403 325400 000on requestBuffet/Menu
Cosmos Selection Grozny Cily 5*/Hotelmonto 4*/Planet Lux 3*Standard271 476271 476179 238379 405378 000on requestBuffet/Menu
Cosmos Selection Grozny Cily 5*/Hotelmonto 4*/Kadgaron 3*Standard269 996269 996172 878377 925375 000on requestBuffet/Menu
Cosmos Selection Grozny Cily 5*/Hotelmonto 4*/Camellia 3*Standard262 676262 676170 938367 685365 000on requestBuffet/Menu
Cosmos Selection Grozny Cily 5*/Jaqueshotel 4*/Vladikavkaz 4*Standard290 936290 936198 158402 325400 000on requestBuffet/Menu
Cosmos Selection Grozny Cily 5*/Jaqueshotel 4*/Planet Lux 3*Standard269 476269 476175 238378 405377 000on requestBuffet/Menu
Cosmos Selection Grozny Cily 5*/Jaqueshotel 4*/Kadgaron 3*Standard267 996267 996166 938376 925374 000on requestBuffet/Menu
Cosmos Selection Grozny Cily 5*/Jaqueshotel 4*/Camellia 3*Standard260 676260 676166 938366 685365 000on requestBuffet/Menu

The cost of the tour (without accommodation) depends on the number of people in the booking request:

Placement2 people2 adults + child3 people4 people1 person
No accommodation (no breakfast)163 466240 000245 199326 93281 733
Vladikavkaz Hotel or Kadgaron Hotel or 4 nights
Vladikavkaz Hotel

The Vladikavkaz Hotel is comfortably located in the heart of the city, offering a magnificent view of the Terek River and the mesmerizing peaks of the mountain ranges. Kosta Khetagurov Park and the National Museum are nearby.

Guests are offered to stay in one of the 203 stylish and ergonomic rooms, which have everything for a comfortable stay: a TV, a kettle, air conditioning, and a bathroom with towels and toiletries.

There is a luxurious restaurant with several halls on the territory of the hotel. In the mornings, from 07:00 to 11:00, you can enjoy a hearty buffet breakfast. Guests can also visit the lobby bar, which serves a variety of drinks and light snacks, or choose from banquet halls with different capacities for celebrations. A conference room is also available for rent. It is equipped with modern technology and is perfect for business events.

The train station is only 3 km from the hotel, and the airport is 27 km away.

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Another option
Kadgaron Hotel

It is located in the center of Vladikavkaz. It offers a restaurant, free breakfast and free Wi-Fi. The hotel has a 24-hour front desk, a terrace, a bar, a nightclub, meeting facilities and a ticket office. The city Park and the embankment of the Terek River are a 15-minute walk away.

The room features cable TV and a refrigerator. Some rooms have a seating area with a sofa, a flat-screen TV and a minibar.

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Another option
The Planet Lux Hotel

The hotel is located in a historic building in the center of Vladikavkaz, a 5-minute walk from Spartak Stadium and Komsomolsky Park.

The bright rooms are equipped with a refrigerator and a flat-screen TV with satellite channels. There are toiletries in the bathroom. Free Wi-Fi is available on site.

Vladikavkaz Train Station is a 10-minute walk away. Vladikavkaz Airport is a 30-minute drive away.

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Another option
Camellia Hotel

The modern hotel is located in Vladikavkaz. It offers free internet access throughout the building, a 24-hour reception desk and a secure parking lot. The spacious rooms are equipped with a bed and orthopedic mattress, upholstered furniture, TV, split system.

The rooms come with a wardrobe, a flat-screen TV, a fridge, and a kettle. Bathroom with shower and toilet, hairdryer and bath accessories. Some rooms offer mountain views. A rich continental breakfast is served every morning.

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Cosmos Selection Grozny City Hotel 3 nights
The Jacques Hotel or The Monto Hotel 4 nights

Tour conditions

Group
From 6 to 20 tourists
Minimum age
7 years old
Duration
12 days 11 nights
Group meets at
Republic of Dagestan, Makhachkala

Included in price

  • accommodation in hotels in Grozny, Makhachkala and Vladikavkaz according to the tour program, if the accommodation rate is selected;
  • guided tours with highly qualified guides;
  • Meals: breakfast at the hotel (if a tour with accommodation is selected) + lunches according to the tour program;
  • entrance tickets to the objects of visits according to the program of the tour and excursions, environmental fees on the routes;
  • catamaran ride (Kazenoy-Am Lake);
  • entrance tickets to the Hoi and Phakoch Museum grounds;
  • ecological collection at Nihaloevsky waterfalls;
  • boating in the Chirkeysky reservoir;
  • entrance tickets to the Nokyo Cave Complex;
  • entrance tickets to Sary-Kum dune;
  • entrance tickets to Naryn-Kala, Derbent + additional guide;
  • gastronomic ethno-evening in the restaurant (alcohol included) — Alan evening;
  • ecological collection in mountainous Ingushetia;
  • entrance tickets to the Dargava Necropolis.

Paid extra

  • air and railway tickets to Makhachkala and back from Vladikavkaz;
  • accommodation and breakfasts, if the selected rate is without accommodation;
  • An individual transfer from the airport and railway station to the hotel and back is ordered separately.;
  • guided tours, entrance tickets to facilities not included in the program;
  • Meals: dinners.

It's important to know

Personal equipment you need for the tour

You need comfortable shoes to walk around the city. For trips to the mountains, you can wear sneakers or other comfortable shoes. In the off-season it is cool in the mountains, the wind blows, so a jacket and a hat are mandatory. In summer, you can do with a light blouse, cap and glasses. For thermal springs — bathing accessories.

In this tour, all hotels are urban, so you can dress up at your discretion for evening walks around the city. 

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Dates and Prices

  • $1,797
    7 – 18 Jun 12 days 11 nights
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  • $1,797
    14 – 25 Jun 12 days 11 nights
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  • $1,797
    21 Jun – 2 Jul 12 days 11 nights
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  • $1,797
    28 Jun – 9 Jul 12 days 11 nights
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  • $1,797
    5 – 16 Jul 12 days 11 nights
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Reviews Leave a review

  • Y
    Yulia
    about provider
    4 Mar, 2026
    My husband and I took this trip and were absolutely delighted. The itinerary may look quite full, but it was carried out in a very comfortable and relaxed way. Majestic landscapes, delicious food, and wonderful company! What more could you ask for in a getaway?! Our guide, Damar, brought such positive energy to the experience. He shared so many fascinating stories and truly made us fall in love with Dagestan :) Our driver, Hasim, was a true professional, we felt completely safe with him, even on mountain roads and rough terrain :) Many thanks to the providers and the entire team for such a fantastic experience!
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    Viktoria
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    12 Dec, 2025
    Thank you for an interesting tour. All the excursions were carried out exactly as planned.
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    Irina
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    5 Nov, 2025
    Everything was very well organized. The transport for the excursions always arrived on time. The hotel was also great (we stayed in a "Planet Suite"), and it was cleaned every day. The staff were polite and attentive. I liked everything and would love to come back again. Many thanks to Big Country, we’ll definitely be checking out your other tours in the future.