Mamison. Sightseeing tour to North Ossetia

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We are going on an exciting journey: Digor, Mamison and Tsey gorges, the unique monument "Nyhas Uastyrdzhi", the canyon of Akhsinta and others.

We will taste national dishes cooked high in the mountains according to family recipes.

The center of Vladikavkaz also deserves our attention. Ancient buildings, merchant houses and architecture from different eras create a unique atmosphere of the city. We will learn a lot of interesting things about the history of the region, its outstanding personalities and cultural traditions.

Location

Republic of North Ossetia — Alania, Vladikavkaz

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Tour highlights

Ethnic Alan evening

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

Thermal pleasure

We will enjoy swimming in the warm springs that gush from a depth of more than 2000 m

Cable car ascent

At an altitude of more than 2,500 m above sea level, we will enjoy the most beautiful peaks of the gorge and several glaciers at the same time

Itinerary

Day 1 - Group meeting. Vladikavkaz City Tour
Transfer from the airport and/or railway station must be ordered separately when booking the tour.
Check-in at the hotel before 14:00.
After checking in, together with our coordinator, you will go to the Premier restaurant in the city center, where lunch will be held at 15:00.
The restaurant can be replaced with an equivalent one in case of unforeseen circumstances.
Immediately after lunch, a bus and walking tour of Vladikavkaz is planned, with a visit to the sights of the historical part of the city.
Iconic places and the centuries-old history of one of the most beautiful cities, which is often called Caucasian Petersburg.
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.
At 19:00, the Kavkaz Hall restaurant will host the Alan Evening, an ethno—gastronomic show, a performance by folk vocal, instrumental and dance groups of the Republic of North Ossetia-Alania.
The restaurant can be replaced with an equivalent one in case of unforeseen circumstances.
The presenter and alcoholic drinks are included.
22:30 Transfer to the hotel.
The price of the tour includes: a tour guide, lunch at the Premier restaurant, an Alan evening.

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Day 2 - Mamison and Tsey gorges. Biragzang
At 09:00 after breakfast, you will go with our guide to the most mysterious gorge of North Ossetia-Alania — Mamisonskoe.
The tour will take place with a professional guide on a comfortable transfer.
You will travel along the picturesque Transcaucasian mountain highway (the historical name of the Military Ossetian Road), which runs through the Main Caucasian Ridge and passes through the fabulous Alagir gorge.
You will visit the Cathedral of the Ascension of the Lord in Alagir.
While admiring the mesmerizing beauty, you will see the unique monument "Nykhas Uastyrdzhi", which is popularly called St. George the Victorious, towering over the cliffs.
Then enter the Mamison gorge, you will visit the medieval castle settlement of Lisri, where you will see architectural monuments of ancient architecture, military and residential tower complexes.
You will taste the various mineral springs that the gorge is famous for, see and learn a lot about the villages of the Mamison gorge: Tib, Satat, Tli, Kalak, Zgil.
The guide will tell you many interesting legends and legends that surround these places.
Lunch at 14:00 at the Bars cafe (national cuisine).
Then transfer to the Tseiskoe Gorge and climb the cable car to an altitude of more than 2,500 m above sea level.
You will enjoy the most beautiful peaks of the gorge and several glaciers at the same time, as well as the male part of the group will be able to visit one of the most important sanctuaries of North Ossetia "Rekom", for the female part of the group there will also be interesting holy places.
Then we head to Biragzang village, where after an interesting day the whole group will be able to enjoy swimming in the warm springs that gush from a depth of more than 2000 m.
It is important that you take your bathing accessories with you.
The price of the tour includes: a tour guide, transfer, lunch at the Bars cafe, cable car ride, swimming in warm springs from Biragzang.
You will return to the hotel in the evening.
Dinner is on your own.

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Day 3 - Excursion program to the mountain Digoria
At 08:00 after breakfast, you will go with our guide to the Digor gorge.
The tour will take place with a professional guide, on a comfortable transfer, there are many stops and walking routes on the tour.
The journey will start from the main gate of the Mountain Digoria, and the first stop will be the Ahsinta Canyon.
You will find out why the bridge over the canyon is called the Devil's Bridge.
On the way S. Donifars, S. Zadaleski (history of Zadaleski Nana).
The main interest in Matsuta is the crypt burial, which, according to local legend, belongs to the legendary Nart Soslan, one of the main characters of the Nart epic of the Ossetians.
You will see one of the most beautiful buildings of the Digor gorge — the Abisalov tower.
The Sagkaev devil Stone is a handmade Sakkaev devil in Ossetian mythology.
The complex of relief tombstones of Dunta village — here we will see colorful tsyrty.
A complex of 7 tombstones located on the banks of the Songuchidong River.
At 13:30 lunch with a local resident in the village of Galiat, who organized a field national cuisine in a wonderful place.
You will taste national dishes prepared high in the mountains, according to recipes that have been passed down from generation to generation.
Next, we will go to the observation deck in the village of Galiat and see Kuyzapparan — "dog rock" — standing alone on the very edge of a steep ridge rocky outcrop.
The secrets of Digor villages — Fasnal village, Kamunta village are waiting for you.
Visit the amazing medieval architectural complex in the village of Galiat, find out what the now empty village was famous for.
You will arrive at the hotel by 18:00.
Dinner is on your own.
The price of the tour includes: transfer, tour guide, lunch at the ethnodome in the village of Galiat (the place can be replaced with an equivalent one depending on unforeseen circumstances).

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Day 4 - Departure
Check-out from 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.
A transfer to the airport or railway station is additionally charged when booking a tour and/or a taxi is booked.

Difficulty

Suitable for everyone

Accommodation

Hotel

3 nights

Comfort

Upscale
Premium

The tour includes accommodation in a hotel (if a rate with accommodation 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*	standard	79 750	79 750	52 475	107 925	105 000	on request	The buffet
Kadgaron 3 Hotel*	standard	64 450	64 450	37 475	95 925	92 000	on request	The buffet
Planeta Lux 3 Hotel*	standard	68 950	68 950	40 475	98 925	95 000	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	63 250	63 250	36 875	92 925	90 000	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)	50 950	75 000	76 425	101 900	25 475

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 you need for a good rest; 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 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.

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 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.

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Another option

"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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Another option

Vladikavkaz Park Hotel

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, hospitable staff. The hotel is ideal for tourism, business visits and romantic vacations.

All rooms are equipped with King or Super King size double beds, a safe, ironing facilities and Crabtree cosmetics & Evelyn. The hotel also offers free access to the fitness room and sauna complex. A free buffet breakfast is provided.

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.

The rooms are equipped with a wardrobe, a flat-screen TV and a private bathroom. Some rooms at the Kamelia Hotel have mountain views. There is a kettle in the rooms. All rooms are equipped with a refrigerator.

A continental breakfast is served every morning.

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Tour conditions

Group

From 6 to 50 tourists

Minimum age

7 years old

Duration

4 days 3 nights

Group meets at

Republic of North Ossetia — Alania, Vladikavkaz

Included in price

accommodation in Vladikavkaz hotels according to the tour program, if the rate with accommodation is selected;
guided tours according to the tour program with highly qualified guides;
meals: breakfast at the hotel (if a tour with accommodation is selected) + lunches according to the tour program;
entrance tickets for a one-time ascent and descent by cable car to the village of Verkhny Tsey;
entrance ticket to Biragzang Thermal Park (1 hour swimming);
gastronomic ethnic evening in the restaurant (alcohol included) — Alan evening;
entrance tickets to the objects of visits according to the program of the tour and excursions, environmental fees on the routes.

Paid extra

air and railway tickets to Vladikavkaz and back;
accommodation and breakfast — if the tariff without accommodation is selected;
transfer (individual) from the airport and railway station to the hotel and back is ordered separately;
excursions, entrance tickets to objects 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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Reviews

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Elena

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19 Apr, 2025

Everything was perfectly organized — clear, punctual, and carried out with great care and respect for the guests.
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Lilia

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19 Mar, 2025

He responded promptly to all requests and was always available.

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Galina

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16 Mar, 2025

"5 Rings of the Caucasus" tour with the operator "Big Country" (hosted by their local team in North Ossetia) in July 2024. Organization: Everything was excellent—warm welcome, competent management, clean transport, skilled drivers, comfortable accommodations, and well-planned lunches at each stop. Definitely a 5 out of 5. Guides: One suggestion would be to have guides from the specific regions we visit. While the local Ossetian guides were knowledgeable, they sometimes lacked detailed information about the customs and traditions of other ethnic groups in the area or couldn't always translate certain place names. This made the perspective feel more like an outsider's view rather than a fully immersive experience. Itinerary: The daily excursions were well-structured, covering the key highlights while maintaining a well-balanced pace. The schedule was thoughtfully arranged so that we never felt exhausted by the evening. The final event, "Alan Evening," was a fantastic touch. Wishing Big Country continued success, exciting new opportunities, and many grateful travelers!

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Mamison. Sightseeing tour to North Ossetia

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