Magic of the Caucasus on a cycling tour: the whole North is one journey

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In a flexible tour with check—in on any day of the week, exciting excursions along the gorges, majestic peaks and crystal clear lakes of the North Caucasus await us, and the bonus is a delicious taste of national cuisine.

We will take a short boat trip along the Chirkeysky reservoir, as well as embark on an exciting journey to the pearls of Kabardino-Balkaria and the most beautiful gorges of Ossetia. In Chechnya, we will find Grozny City, churches, mosques and a beautiful flower park, and in Ingushetia we will solve the riddles of the Dzheyrakh gorge. The center of Vladikavkaz also deserves our attention — merchant houses and architecture from different eras create a unique atmosphere of the city.

The program of this tour is arranged in such a way that you can join the tour on any selected date for 9 days. Day 1 is the day of arrival — a tour of Vladikavkaz, day 9 is the day of departure, there is no tour. The remaining excursion days of the tour (day 2-8) are assigned to a specific day of the week.

Location

Republic of North Ossetia — Alania, Vladikavkaz

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Tour highlights

Ethnic evening

We will watch the performance of folk artists, vocal, instrumental and dance groups.

Thermal pleasure

We will relax in the warm springs that gush from a depth of more than 2000 meters.

Cable car ride

We will enjoy the most beautiful peaks of the gorge and at the same time several glaciers from the height of the Tsey gorge

Trekking in the mountains

We will take a walk along the ecotrope to the Lyazhginsky waterfall with a view of Kazbek and the Main Caucasian Ridge

The gastronomic flavor of the Caucasus

We will have lunch at local restaurants with national cuisine, as well as visit the trout farm.

Blue Lakes of Balkaria

Let's admire how, under different lighting conditions, the water takes on a different shade: from rich dark blue to azure

Itinerary

Day 1 - Day of arrival. Vladikavkaz City 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.
14:00-14:50 Transfer to Vladikavkaz hotels.
15:00-15:50 Lunch at the Premier restaurant in Vladikavkaz.
16:00 Bus and walking tour of Vladikavkaz.
In the program:
The Ossetian Church;
Walk of Fame;
V.I. Lenin Square;
K.L. Khetagurov Park;
Armenian Apostolic Church;
Sunni mosque;
the center for the development of folk art crafts;
the historical center of Vladikavkaz.
19:00 Return to the hotel.
Dinner is on your own.

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Day 2 - Monday. Excursion program in Dagestan
Early breakfast at 06:00.
You will go to the Republic of Dagestan, to the Sulak Canyon.
The fact that the canyon is deeper than the famous Grand Canyon in the Colorado Mountains attracts many curious tourists to it.
From the observation deck at the top of the mountain in Dubki village, the deepest canyon in Europe will appear in all its glory.
From a bird's-eye view, we will see a thin stream of the Sulak River winding along the bottom of the canyon, giant rocks lying at our feet, and possibly eagles flying nearby.
On board the boat, we will take a short walk around the Chirkeysky reservoir.
The largest body of water in the North Caucasus stretches on the Sulak River for 37 kilometers in length and about 7 km in width.
The shoreline of the reservoir is decorated with canyons, caves and numerous coves.
Next, we will go to the Nokyo cave complex, take a walk along the famous suspension bridge, and those who are particularly brave will jump on the zipline attraction (paying for rides at their own expense).
Lunch will be held at a local restaurant complex, Fish on trout farm, national cuisine.
The whole group will return to the hotel for dinner.
The estimated time of arrival at the hotel is 21:00.
The price of the tour includes: a tour guide, a visit to the observation deck in Dubki village, boating, a visit to the Nokyo cave complex, lunch at the local Glav Fish restaurant complex.
21:00 Return to the hotel.
Dinner is on your own.

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Day 3 - Tuesday. Excursion program to the Kabardino-Balkarian Republic
08:00-08:50 Transfer to Vladikavkaz hotels and departure for the route.
13:30-14:30 Lunch at the Upper Blue Lakes restaurant — national cuisine.
In the program:
The Cherek Gorge;
The Chegem gorge;
Babugent village — upper Blue Lakes, lower Blue Lake (Cerik-kel) / natural monument;
Cherek Canyon.
The walking part of the route is along a dirt road (approximately 500-600 meters).
Verkhnyaya Balkaria village, Kunnyum-El and the Abayev watchtower (Abai-Kala), Shkanti village and the Amirkhanov Tower (Amirkhan-Gala).
The price of the tour includes: a tour guide, lunch at the Upper Blue Lakes restaurant, transfer, entrance tickets to the places of visit according to the program.
19:00 Return to the hotel.
Dinner is on your own.

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Day 4 - Wednesday. Excursion program to the Chechen Republic
Excursion program to the Chechen Republic "Grozny and Shali".
08:00-08:50 Transfer to Vladikavkaz hotels and departure for the route.
14:00-15:00 Lunch at the restaurant "Zhig Zhig Galnash" — national cuisine.
In the program:
Church of the Archangel Michael;
A.H. Kadyrov Museum;
Alley of Fame, Esambaev Boulevard;
observation deck at the Grozny City high-rise;
walk along V.V. Putin Avenue;
visit to the Heart of Chechnya mosque.
Transfer to Shali, visit the White Mosque mosque.
The price of the tour includes: a tour guide, lunch at the restaurant "Zhig Zhig Galnash", transfer, entrance tickets to the places of visit according to the program.
19:00 Return to the hotel.
Dinner is on your own.

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Day 5 - Thursday. Excursion program to the Republic of Ingushetia
08:00-08:50 Transfer to Vladikavkaz hotels and departure for the route.
14:00-15:00 Lunch at the mountain cafe "Legends of the Mountains" — national cuisine.
In the program:
Daryal Gorge;
transfer to the Dzheyrakh gorge;
Tower of the Tsurovs;
S. Erzi — tower complex;
hiking ecotrope to the Lyazhginsky waterfall (light trekking, sports shoes);
Tsey-Loamsky Pass observation deck — view of Kazbek and the Main Caucasian Ridge;
Egikal village — a complex of towers/fortifications of the Middle Ages;
Assinsky gorge, Targim.
Transfer to the eco-zone to the Vnushki tower complex.
The price of the tour includes: a tour guide, lunch at the mountain cafe "Legends of the Mountains", transfer, entrance tickets to the places of visit according to the program.
18:00 Return to the hotel.
Dinner is on your own.
Additionally: "A quartermaster with an Ossetian accent" (every Thursday from 19:00 to 21:30).
A unique apartment complex has been prepared especially for you, which you can visit at will as part of the tourist program for an additional fee (cost – 800 rubles/person). A ticket can be purchased on the spot).
"Kvartirnik with an Ossetian Accent" is a wonderful evening in an authentic place of Vladikavkaz, where folk artists, musicians, cultural figures, historians, artists and poets will be waiting for you.
You will immerse yourself in the atmosphere of Ossetian culture to the sounds of guitar, piano and other instruments, including national ones.
In the cafe itself, for an additional fee, you can have a snack, order a cup of coffee or a glass of wine.
Venue: Vladikavkaz, Mayakovsky St., 20, "Cafe of Poets" (lower hall). The cafe is located in the city center within walking distance from almost all hotels.

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Day 6 - Friday. Excursion program in North Ossetia
08:00-08:50 Transfer to Vladikavkaz hotels and departure for the route.
13:00-14:00 Lunch at the Valley of the Sun restaurant — national cuisine.
17:00-17:30 Arrival at the hotels (time for changing clothes).
18:20-18:50 Transfer from the hotels to the Kavkaz Hall restaurant for the Alan Evening ethno-gastronomic program (alcohol is included in the price).
23:30 Transfer to Vladikavkaz hotels.
In the program:
Kurtatinsky gorge;
Dzivga rock fortress;
Dzivgisky Necropolis;
Kadargavan Canyon;
Verkhny Fiagdon village — healing spring "Khilak";
The village of Tsmiti is a medieval settlement;
transfer to Gizeldon gorge via Kakadura pass;
Kurt and Tag Tower – observation deck;
art object Ossetian letter "A";
mega swing;
Dargava Basin — visit to the Dargava Necropolis Open-air Museum;
The Balsaga Wheel art object.
transfer to the Genaldon gorge;
Karmadon village is an observation deck on the Northern slope of the Main Caucasian Ridge and the Kolka glacier, a memorial to the memory of the deceased film crew of Sergei Bodrov Jr.
The price of the tour includes: a tour guide, lunch at the Valley of the Sun restaurant, transfer, entrance tickets to the places of visit according to the program, a visit to the Alan Evening ethno-gastronomic program at the Kavkaz Hall restaurant.
23:30 Transfer.
Return to the hotel.

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Day 7 - Saturday. Excursion program in North Ossetia
Excursion program in North Ossetia "Mamison/Tsey/Biragzang".
08:00-08:50 Transfer to Vladikavkaz hotels and departure for the route.
14:00-15:00 Lunch at the mountain cafe "Bars" — national cuisine.
In the program:
Alagir gorge;
famous rock equestrian statue, hydrogen sulfide springs;
Unal basin, Nuzala Chapel, Zaramag reservoir — observation deck;
transfer to Mamison gorge, Tib village — mineral springs;
the battle tower of the Botsievs;
Lisri village — the city of eloquent stones/complex of battle and watchtowers;
the dilapidated Church of the Assumption of the Virgin;
S. Zgil — narzan spring;
transfer to the Tsey Gorge. Cable car ride to Skazsky Glacier / observation deck;
hiking ecotrope to the ancient sanctuaries of North Ossetia;
transfer to Biragzang village — bathing in a thermal spring.
The price of the tour includes: a tour guide, lunch at the Bars mountain cafe, transfer, entrance tickets to the places of visit according to the program, the cost of a one-time ascent and descent of the cable car in the Tsey Gorge, entrance tickets to the thermal park — 1 hour swimming.
18:30 Return to the hotel.
Dinner is on your own.

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Day 8 - Sunday. Excursion program to mountain Digoria
Excursion program in North Ossetia "Mountain Digoria".
08:00-08:50 Transfer to Vladikavkaz hotels and departure for the route.
14:00-15:00 Lunch at the mountain ethnodome — national cuisine.
In the program:
Irafsky district – Digor gorge, Canyon "Akhsinta" — Devil's Bridge;
rock—cut equestrian statue, Matsuta village - tomb of Narta Soslan;
art object "Arrows of Nart Soslan";
transfer to the mountainous part of the gorge, the art object "Hishn Fandir";
Abisalov Tower, a Belgian mining and processing plant;
Fasnal village — observation deck;
Galiat village is a high—altitude complex of combat and guard towers located at an altitude of about 2,000 m above sea level/walking tour.
The price of the tour includes: a tour guide, lunch at the mountain ethno-house, transfer, entrance tickets to the places of visit according to the program.
18:00 Return to the hotel.
Dinner is on your own.

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Day 9 - Departure day
Check out of the hotel at 12:00.
Then you can spend time at your own discretion, stroll through the streets of the old town, buy souvenirs in the shops of the city, order Ossetian pies, etc.
Transfer to the airport or railway station is additionally charged when booking the tour and/or booking a taxi.

Difficulty

Suitable for everyone

Accommodation

Hotel

8 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.:

Placement	Category	Twin 2-local	Double 2-local	Singl 1-local	Triple 3-local	DBL+CH 3-local	Quad 4-local	Breakfast/Breakfast
Vladikavkaz 4 Hotel*	Comfort	207 016	207 016	150 008	267 024	265 000	on request	The buffet
Kadgaron 3 Hotel*	Standard	160 016	160 016	90 008	220 024	218 000	on request	The buffet
Planeta Lux 3 Hotel*	Standard	162 016	162 016	103 008	235 024	233 000	on request	The buffet
Park Hotel Vladikavkaz 5*	Standard	on request	on request	on request	on request	on request	on request	The buffet
Camellia Hotel 3*	Standard	150 016	150 016	90 008	215 024	213 000	on request	The buffet

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

Placement	2 people	2 adults + child	3 people	4 people	1 person
No accommodation (no breakfast)	100 016	148 000	150 024	200 032	50 008

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 177 stylish and ergonomic rooms with everything necessary for a relaxing stay; TV, kettle, air conditioning, bathroom with toiletries and towels.

The hotel has a luxurious restaurant with several halls, and a hearty and delicious buffet breakfast is served in the morning from 07.30 to 10.30. 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.

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Another option

"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 feature 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.

The Kadgaron Hotel has a 24-hour front desk, a terrace, a bar, a nightclub, meeting facilities and a ticket office.

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Another option

"Planet Lux"

Planet Lux Hotel is located in a historic building in the center of Vladikavkaz, a 5-minute walk from Spartak Stadium and Komsomolsky Park. Free WiFi is provided.

The bright, classic-style rooms feature a refrigerator and a flat-screen TV with satellite channels. The bathroom comes with free toiletries.

There is a restaurant on site.

Vladikavkaz Train Station is a 10-minute walk from the Planet Lux Hotel. Vladikavkaz Airport is a 30-minute drive away.

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Park Hotel Vladikavkaz

It is located in the very center of Vladikavkaz with panoramic views of the mountains and the embankment of the Terek River.

Modern ergonomic design of the rooms, high-level service, friendly staff. The hotel is ideal for tourism, business and romantic holidays.

All rooms are equipped with King or Super King size double beds, a safe, ironing facilities and Crabtree cosmetics. & Evelyn. Guests of the hotel can also use the fitness room and sauna complex for free. A free buffet breakfast is provided.

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Another option

"Camellia"

Kamelia Hotel is located in Vladikavkaz. It offers air-conditioned rooms with free Wi-Fi. The hotel has a bar and a restaurant serving European cuisine. It offers a 24-hour front desk and room service.

Rooms are fitted with a wardrobe, a flat-screen TV and a private bathroom. Some rooms at the Camellia Hotel offer mountain views. The rooms have a kettle. All rooms are equipped with a refrigerator.

A continental breakfast is served each morning.

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Tour conditions

Group

From 6 to 20 tourists

Minimum age

7 years old

Duration

9 days 8 nights

Group meets at

Republic of North Ossetia — Alania, Vladikavkaz

Included in price

accommodation in hotels in 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:
- entrance tickets to Biragzang Thermal Complex (1 hour swimming);
- entrance tickets for the Cei cable car (one-time ascent and descent);
- ecological collection in the Dzheyrakh gorge;
- entrance tickets to Dargava Necropolis;
- entrance tickets to Grozny City (observation deck);
- entrance tickets to the A.H. Kadyrov Museum;
- entrance tickets to the Nokyo Cave Complex;
- boating in Cherkeysky reservoir (Sulaksi Canyon);
- gastronomic ethnic evening in the restaurant (alcohol included) — Alan evening.

Paid extra

air and railway tickets to Vladikavkaz and back;
accommodation and breakfasts — if the no-accommodation rate is selected;
transfer (individual) from the airport and railway station to the hotel and back, to be ordered separately;
guided tours, entrance tickets to facilities not included in the tour program;
Meals: dinners.

It's important to know

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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Yulia

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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.

Magic of the Caucasus on a cycling tour: the whole North is one journey

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