New Year in Ossetia

Fabulous New Year holidays in North Ossetia. 

You will enjoy the most beautiful peaks of the Mamison Gorge, get acquainted with Vladikavkaz, taste the national cuisine, swim in the hot springs and visit the Mamison ski resort. 

On New Year's Eve, an interesting festive program is offered, and after that, rest in the entertainment center, where chefs will cook dishes on the grill especially for you. 

The price of the tour includes a New Year's Eve party at the Velvet restaurant.

Location

Russia, Republic of North Ossetia — Alania, Vladikavkaz
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Duration
5 Days
4 Nights
Departures
  • Group departures
    • 30 December, 2025 – 3 January, 2026
or
Accommodation
  • Hotel
    4 nights
Comfort
  • Premium
Difficulty
Easy
Suitable for everyone
Group
From 6 to 40 tourists
Minimum age
7 years old
Group meet at
Russia, Republic of North Ossetia — Alania, Vladikavkaz
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Weekends: 8am - 7pm (GMT +3)
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Tour highlights

Hot springs
Enjoy swimming and recharge with the healing power of the springs
A party at the beginning of the year
Relax in the entertainment complex and eat national dishes from the barbecue
Ski resort
You will have the opportunity to go skiing or snowboarding at the Mamison Ski Resort
New Year's Eve in a new place
You will be greeted by the traditional Santa Claus and Snow Maiden, as well as a magnificent show program from the Velvet restaurant
Recreation in the entertainment complex
Take a ride on the "cheesecakes" along the snow-covered tubing slope or spend time on the ice rink in the open air 
New Year's Fair
Visit the festive fair and witness the New Year's performances

Itinerary

  • Day 1 - Arrival. Getting to know Vladikavkaz

    Check-in at the Planeta Lux 3*/ Camellia 3* hotel until 14:00.

    After check-in, transfer together with our guide.

    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 walking tour of winter Vladikavkaz is planned, with a visit to the main Christmas tree of Vladikavkaz.

    Iconic places and the centuries-old history of one of the most beautiful cities, which is often called Caucasian Petersburg.

    A walk through the center of Vladikavkaz will allow you to discover the echoes of the past centuries, embodied in ancient buildings, merchant houses, former printing houses and concerns, to hear about the architectural features and about famous people who were born and lived here, to get acquainted with the local mentality and learn urban legends.

    We will visit the New Year's fair and witness the numerous New Year's performances that take place in the city on New Year's Eve.

    Vladikavkaz is especially beautiful in winter, and on the eve of the main event of the year, the city transforms into a fabulous landscape decorated with New Year's illumination and fairy-tale characters.

    The program includes the main Christmas tree of the city, the New Year's fair on Freedom Square, the K.L. Khetagurov Park, the Alley of Glory, the Ossetian Church, the Armenian Apostolic Church, the Sunni Mosque, the center for the development of folk arts and crafts.

    The price of the tour includes: a tour guide, lunch at a restaurant, an arts and crafts center.

    19:00 Return to the hotel.

    Dinner — extra charge.

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  • Day 2 - Three gorges of Ossetia. New Year's Eve
  • Day 3 - On a visit to the Ossetian Mityn DaDa
  • Day 4 - "Snow games". Trip to Mamison ski resort and hot springs in Biragzang village
  • Day 5 - Departure
Difficulty
Suitable for everyone

Accommodation

Accommodation
  • Hotel
    4 nights
Comfort
  • Premium

The tour includes accommodation in a Vladikavkaz hotel.

The cost of the tour 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

3-local

Breakfast/Breakfast
"Planet Lux" 3*Standard120 950120 95069 075175 625170 000on requestBuffet/menu
"Camellia" 3*Standard115 750115 75063 875169 625165 000on requestBuffet/menu
"Planet Lux" or "Camellia" 4 nights
"Planet Lux"

The Planeta Lux Hotel is one of the most famous in the city, as it is located in a historically significant building under state protection.

The comfortable and cozy rooms are equipped with everything necessary for living, namely, decorated in pleasant colors, wooden furniture, modern appliances and a private bathroom equipped with hygiene products.

The cafe on the square of the complex serves a variety of dishes on a customized menu every day. There is also an opportunity to try amazing desserts and drinks.

Within a 5-minute walk there are sights, Komsomolsky Park, where you can walk, as well as a convenient transport interchange. The distance to the airport is 20.6 km, and the train station is 1.2 km away.

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Another option
"Camellia"

The modern Kamelia-v 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 apartments are equipped with a bed and orthopedic mattress, upholstered furniture, TV, split system. Bathroom with shower and toilet, hairdryer and bath accessories.

A hearty continental breakfast is served every morning for the guests. You can also visit the nearest restaurants and cafes, have a delicious meal there and relax in a relaxed atmosphere.

The friendly staff will be happy to help you solve any issue. Bicycles can be rented in the surrounding area and an exciting ride can be arranged.

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Tour conditions

Group
From 6 to 40 tourists
Minimum age
7 years old
Duration
5 days 4 nights
Group meets at
Russia, Republic of North Ossetia — Alania, Vladikavkaz

Included in price

  • hotel accommodation;
  • guided tours with highly qualified guides;
  • meals: breakfast at the hotel + lunch according to the tour program + dinner according to the tour program:
    • Day 1 — lunch;
      Day 2 — breakfast, lunch, New Year's Eve dinner at the restaurant;
      Day 3 — breakfast, lunch and dinner at the cottages (barbecue dishes, alcohol included);
      Day 4 — breakfast, lunch;
      Day 5 — breakfast;
  • payment for visiting the thermal springs in Biragzang village (1 hour);
  • mulled wine when visiting the Mamison ski resort (1 glass/person);
  • Hungover party at Alpina Family Park (alcohol included);
  • entrance tickets to the objects of visits according to the program of the tour and excursions, environmental fees on the routes;
  • a gift from the Snow Grandfather;
  • New Year's Eve party at the Velvet restaurant.

Paid extra

  • air and railway tickets to Vladikavkaz and back;
  • private transfer from/to the airport or railway station;
  • meals not included in the program (dinner on the first day of the tour);
  • Mamison Chairlift Ski Pass;
  • guided tours, entrance tickets to facilities not included in the tour program;
  • ski equipment rental;
  • insurance;
  • personal expenses.

It's important to know

Personal equipment you need for the tour
  • warm winter clothes;
  • comfortable shoes;
  • comfortable clothes;
  • fancy clothes for the New Year;
  • bathing suit (for hot springs);
  • ski equipment (if necessary);
  • photo camera;
  • first aid kit;
  • documents.
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Dates and Prices

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    $677
    30 Dec, 2025 – 3 Jan, 2026 5 days 4 nights
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Reviews

  • L
    Lilia
    about provider
    19 Mar, 2025
    He responded promptly to all requests and was always available.
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    Galina
    about provider
    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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    Irina
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    4 Mar, 2025
    Excellent job by the coordinators , guides and drivers.
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