Mysterious Ossetia

The mountains are witnesses to many events, each one has left some kind of trace. A horse in a rock, a tower on a mountain, a dilapidated temple or the ruins of an entire village ... A professional guide will be able to tell the fascinating story of these places.

The most famous gorges will be in the program — Digorskoye, Alagirskoye, Mamisonskoye and Tseyskoye. A guided tour of Vladikavkaz, which will open the tour, will help you slowly immerse yourself in the culture of the region. 

The price includes a cable car ride, a swim in a thermal spring, and an ethnic evening, which will allow you to fully relax and not worry about anything. 

Location

Republic of North Ossetia — Alania, Vladikavkaz
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Duration
4 days
3 nights
Departures
25 - 28 Jun
2 - 5 Jul
9 - 12 Jul
16 - 19 Jul
23 - 26 Jul
30 Jul - 2 Aug
6 - 9 Aug
13 - 16 Aug
Accommodation
  • Hotel
    3 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 North Ossetia — Alania, Vladikavkaz
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Weekends: 8am - 7pm (GMT +3)
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Tour highlights

Ancient village
Galiat is one of the most mysterious settlements in the Caucasus. The multi-storey fortifications in the mountains are amazing
Ethnic evening
The gastronomic ethnic program "Alan Evening" is an event of the tour that we will look forward to.
Battle Towers
They are still preserved in the Mamison gorge, along with residential buildings of medieval mountain settlements.
Ahsinta Canyon
The narrowest canyon in the North Caucasus, which does not prevent locals from calling it the "gateway to Digoria"
Cable car
The ascent by cable car to the Skazsky glacier will be a delight and will be remembered.
Bonus
A tour of beautiful Vladikavkaz is a great bonus to mountain adventures

Itinerary

  • Day 1 - Check-in. Vladikavkaz City Tour

    Transfer from the airport and railway station to the hotel is charged separately.

    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.

    16:00 Bus and walking tour of Vladikavkaz.

    In the program:

    • The Ossetian Church;
    • Walk of Fame;
    • Narton Park;
    • 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;
    • The Sunni Mosque.

    19:00 Return to the hotel. Dinner on your own.

    Recommended restaurants near the hotel:

    • Kuyroy restaurant, 28 Kotsoeva St. (national and European cuisine);
    • restaurant-cafe "Lookoom" Mira ave.35 (Oriental cuisine);
    • Kuprum restaurant on the ground floor of the hotel, 75 Kotsoeva St. (European cuisine), average check 900 rubles.

    The price of the tour includes: a tour guide, lunch at the Premier restaurant, transfer.

    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 2 - Mountain Digoria
  • Day 3 - Mamison and Tsey gorges. Biragzang
  • Day 4 - Departure
Difficulty
Suitable for everyone

Accommodation

Accommodation
  • Hotel
    3 nights
Comfort
  • Upscale
  • Premium

The tour includes accommodation in a hotel (if the accommodation rate is selected) with one/two-bed accommodation with breakfast.

When requesting a reservation, if there are no places in the hotel, the company may offer other hotels in Vladikavkaz with equivalent accommodation conditions.

The price is indicated in rubles. for the standard category:

Placement Twin*Double*Singl**Triple***DBL+CH***Breakfast
Vladikavkaz 4*103 632103 63268 833143 200143 200The buffet
Kadgaron 3*86 42788 34746 873124 150124 150The buffet
Planet Lux 3*87 53787 53751 643125 260125 260The buffet
Park Hotel Vladikavkaz 5*on requeston requeston requeston requeston requestThe buffet
Camellia 3*80 93780 93745 418116 470116 470The buffet
Without accommodation1 ADULT2 adults3 adults2 ADULTS+CH4 adults 
32 23364 46796 70096 700128 932 

*The price is for two people with double occupancy

**Price per person for single occupancy

***Price for three people with triple occupancy

Quad — on request

Vladikavkaz 4* or Kadgaron 3* or 3 nights
Vladikavkaz 4*

It is located in the heart of Vladikavkaz with a magnificent view of the Terek River and the peaks of the mountain ranges. The Kosta Khetagurov Park and the National Museum are located nearby.

It offers 177 stylish and ergonomic rooms with everything you need: 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 drinks and snacks.

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 3*

It 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 hotel are equipped with cable TV and a refrigerator. The rooms offer mountain views. Some rooms have a seating area with a sofa, a TV and a minibar.

There is a 24-hour front desk, a terrace, a bar, a nightclub, meeting facilities and a ticket office at your disposal.

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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 provided.

The rooms are decorated in a classic style and feature a refrigerator and a TV with satellite channels. There are free toiletries in the bathroom.

There is a restaurant on site. Vladikavkaz Railway Station is a 10-minute walk from the Planet Lux Hotel. The airport is a 30—minute drive away.

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Park Hotel Vladikavkaz 5*

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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Camellia 3*

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

The rooms come with a wardrobe, a TV, a kettle, a fridge and a private bathroom. Some rooms offer mountain views. 

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
4 days 3 nights
Group meets at
Republic of North Ossetia — Alania, Vladikavkaz

Included in price

  • accommodation in hotels in Vladikavkaz according to the program, if the accommodation rate is selected;
  • guided tours in the program;
  • meals: breakfast at the hotel, if a tour with accommodation is selected + lunches specified in the program;
  • entrance tickets to the facilities according to the program;
  • eco-catchments;
  • Biragzang Thermal Complex tickets — 1 hour swimming;
  • Cei cable Car tickets — one-time ascent and descent;
  • Alan evening — gastronomic ethnic evening in the restaurant, alcohol included; 
  • transfer within the route.

Paid extra

  • air and railway tickets to Vladikavkaz and back;
  • transfer from the airport and railway station to the hotel;
  • transfer from the hotel to the airport and railway station;
  • excursions and tickets to the facilities are not included in the program;
  • cable car tickets at the Mamison resort ascent and descent — adult 1,500 rubles/person, children 900 rubles/person.;
  • accommodation and breakfasts, if the no-stay rate is selected;
  • 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. 

It's cool in the mountains in the off-season, and the wind is blowing, so you must wear a jacket and hat. In summer, you can make do with a light blouse, a cap and glasses. 

On this tour, all hotels are urban, so you can dress up as you wish for evening walks around the city.

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Dates and Prices

  • $543
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    25 – 28 Jun 4 days 3 nights
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  • $543
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    2 – 5 Jul 4 days 3 nights
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  • $543
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    9 – 12 Jul 4 days 3 nights
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  • $543
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    16 – 19 Jul 4 days 3 nights
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  • $543
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    23 – 26 Jul 4 days 3 nights
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Reviews Leave a review

  • V
    Viktoria
    about tour - Mysterious Ossetia
    12 Dec, 2025
    The Mysterious Ossetia tour has a very rich and engaging program, I highly recommend it. North Ossetia is full of incredibly hospitable people and delicious food . The excursion to the Digoria Gorge impressed me the most.
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    Lena Kazantseva
    about tour - Mysterious Ossetia
    20 May, 2025
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    The tour was well-organized and full of interesting experiences — we visited many beautiful places, enjoyed delicious food, and everything ran smoothly and on time. No issues at all. For those who arrive early, I recommend visiting the National Museum, taking a walk through the city park with swans, and strolling along the Terek River embankment.
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    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!