Mysterious Ossetia. Autumn Tour

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A horse in a rock, a tower on a mountain, a dilapidated temple or the ruins of an entire village… These are the riddles that people left in the mountains. A professional guide will be able to tell you the fascinating history 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 not to worry about anything.

Location

Republic of North Ossetia — Alania, Vladikavkaz

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Tour highlights

The history of the 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.

Regional capital City Promenade

A tour of beautiful Vladikavkaz is a great bonus to mountain adventures in North Ossetia

National lunch

The most delicious dishes of local cuisine are waiting for us in the mountain ethnodome.

The history of Digoria

We will find out why, despite the narrowness of the Akhsinta Canyon, the locals call it the "gateway to Digoria".

Up to the glacier

The ascent by cable car to the Skazsky glacier will be a delight and will be remembered.

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: "Quartermaster with 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 Digory
08:00-08:50 Transfer to the hotels and departure for the route.
In the program:
Irafsky district — Digor gorge;
Akhsinta Canyon — Devil's Bridge;
rock-cut equestrian statue;
S. Matsuta — the crypt of Nart Soslan;
art object "Arrows of Nart Soslan";
transfer to the mountainous part of the gorge.
And also:
the art object "Hishn Fandir";
The Abisalov Tower;
Belgian mining and processing plant buildings;
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.
14:00-15:00 Lunch at the mountain ethnodome — 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).
22:30 Transfer to the hotels.
The price of the tour includes: a tour guide, lunch at the mountain ethnodome, transfer, entrance tickets to the places of visit according to the program.
Visit to the ethno-gastronomic program "Alan evening" at the Kavkaz Hall restaurant.

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Day 3 - Mamison and Tsey gorges. Biragzang
08:00-08:50 Transfer to the hotels and departure for the route.
In the program:
Alagir gorge;
The famous equestrian rock statue;
hydrogen sulfide sources;
The Unal basin;
The Nuzala Chapel;
Zaramag reservoir — observation deck;
transfer to Mamison Gorge;
S. Tib — mineral springs;
the battle tower of the Botsievs;
Lisri village — the city of eloquent stones / complex of combat and guard towers.
And also:
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.
14:00-15:00 Lunch at the mountain cafe "Bars" — national cuisine.
18:30 Return to the hotel. The dinner is independent.
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.

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Day 4 - Departure
12:00 Departure from the hotels.
Then you can spend time at your own discretion, stroll through the streets of the old town, buy souvenirs in the shops, order Ossetian pies, etc.
Transfer to the airport and railway station is additionally charged when booking the tour and/or booking a taxi.

Difficulty

Suitable for everyone

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*	103 632	103 632	68 833	143 200	143 200	The buffet
Kadgaron 3*	86 427	88 347	46 873	124 150	124 150	The buffet
Planet Lux 3*	87 537	87 537	51 643	125 260	125 260	The buffet
Park Hotel Vladikavkaz 5*	on request	on request	on request	on request	on request	The buffet
Camellia 3*	80 937	80 937	45 418	116 470	116 470	The buffet
Without accommodation	1 ADULT	2 adults	3 adults	2 ADULTS+CH	4 adults
Without accommodation	32 233	64 467	96 700	96 700	128 932

*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

Park Hotel Vladikavkaz 5*

The hotel 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.

The hotel also offers free access to the fitness room and sauna complex. A free buffet breakfast is provided.

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Another option

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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Another option

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 every 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 the rate is selected with accommodation + 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

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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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.

Mysterious Ossetia. Autumn Tour

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