Ski safari: Elbrus, Mamison and Cei

An 8-day ski tour program covering three popular resorts in the North Caucasus: Elbrus, Mamison and Cei. Each of these resorts offers unique conditions for ski holidays and entertainment.

Elbrus, as the highest peak in Europe, with cable car heights of up to 3,800 meters, serves as a magnet for climbers and outdoor enthusiasts. Mamison resort is a modern multifunctional complex that includes not only ski infrastructure, but also a variety of tourist facilities. And Cei, in turn, is one of the oldest resorts, known for its friendly slopes, which are suitable for both experienced skiers and beginners. 

Location

Stavropol territory, Mineralnye Vody
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$688
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Duration
8 days
7 nights
Departures
22 - 29 Dec
26 Dec - 2 Jan, 2027
5 - 12 Jan, 2027
19 - 26 Jan, 2027
26 Jan - 2 Feb, 2027
2 - 9 Feb, 2027
9 - 16 Feb, 2027
16 - 23 Feb, 2027
Accommodation
  • Hotel
    4 nights
  • or
    Hotel, Camp Site
    3 nights
Comfort
  • Upscale
  • Premium
Difficulty
Easy
Suitable for everyone
Group
From 12 to 18 tourists
Minimum age
7 years old
Group meet at
Stavropol territory, Mineralnye Vody
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Weekdays: 8am - 8pm
Weekends: 8am - 7pm (GMT +3)
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Tour highlights

Hot thermal waters
Relaxing in the pool will help you regain your energy.
Variety of slopes
Let's compare 3 ski resorts in the Caucasus and choose the best one.
Vladikavkaz Boardwalk
Let's get acquainted with the local mentality and learn the secrets of the city.
Alan evening
Let's go to an exciting and dynamic Ossetian feast with songs and dances.
Help with equipment
Instructors will help you choose the equipment for comfortable riding
Mountain tours
If desired, everyone can add an excursion to the famous locations of Ossetia and Ingushetia to their rest.

Itinerary

  • Day 1 - Arrival. Elbrus region

    Arrival at the airport or railway station Mineralnye Vody:

    • 15:00 meeting and gathering of the group at Mineralnye Vody airport;
    • 15:30 meeting and gathering of the group at the Mineralnye Vody railway station.

    Group transfer to the Elbrus region (185 km, 3 hours) to the ski resorts of Elbrus and Cheget, check-in at the hotel.

    Elbrus is the highest peak in Europe, mesmerizing with its grandeur.

    The incredible beauty of the mountains and the traditional Caucasian hospitality will inspire a great vacation with many vivid impressions, and the variety of trails will delight both beginners and professionals.

    We will have dinner at the hotel or at any of the numerous cafes and restaurants (extra charge) located along the Cheget — Elbrus trail.

    We get to know each other and get instructed on the rules of safety and behavior at the Elbrus resort.

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  • Day 2 - Ski slopes of Elbrus
  • Day 3 - Ski slopes of Elbrus
  • Day 4 - Visit to the Geduko thermal springs complex. Vladikavkaz Sightseeing Walking Tour
  • Day 5 - Ski resort "Mamison" and "Tsey". Thermal springs in Upper Biragzanga
  • Day 6 - Ski resort "Mamison" and "Tsey". Thermal springs in Upper Biragzanga
  • Day 7 - Ski resort "Mamison" and "Tsey"
  • Day 8 - Mamison ski resort. Departure
Difficulty
Suitable for everyone

Accommodation

Accommodation
  • Hotel
    4 nights
  • or
    Hotel, Camp Site
    3 nights
Comfort
  • Upscale
  • Premium

The tour includes accommodation in hotels.

The cost of the tour per room, depending on the accommodation in the period 12/25/2025-04/15/2026, RUB.

  • Accommodation: 3 nights in Terskol + 4 nights in Vladikavkaz:
Accommodation: 3 nights in Terskol + 4 nights in VladikavkazRoom category

Dbl

2-local

Twin 

2-local

Single 

1-local

Triple

3-local

DBL+CH 

2 adults + 1 child.

QUAD

4-local

Snow Leopard 3*, Cheget — Camellia 3*standard10266010266076125150510143115188500
Snow Leopard 3*, Cheget — Amran 3*standard10440010382076705152250146595193140
Snow Leopard 3*, Cheget — Kadgaron Hotel 3*standard10962010962076705154860148335197780
Snow Leopard 3*, Cheget — Planeta Lux 3 Hotel*standard11368011368076415162690155295-
Balkaria 3*, Azau — Planeta Lux 3 Hotel*standard12209012209090190174000166605-
Snow Leopard 3*, Cheget — Vladikavkaz 4 Hotel*standard132240132240105705180090167475-
Balkaria 3*, Azau — Vladikavkaz 4 Hotel*standard142390142390113680190530184005-
Balkaria 3*, Azau — Park hotel Vladikavkaz 5*standard170810203870139780-232725-
  • Accommodation: 3 nights in Terskol + 1 night in Vladikavkaz + 3 nights in Mamison or Cei:
Accommodation: 3 nights in Terskol + 1 night in Vladikavkaz + 3 nights in Mamison or CeiRoom category

Dbl

2-local

Twin 

2-local

Single 

1-local

Triple

3-local

DBL+CH 

2 adults + 1 child.

QUAD

4-local

Snow Leopard 3*, Cheget — Kadgaron Hotel 3* — Bayray, Mamison Barnhousestandard136350136350107250197325187200242400
Snow Leopard 3*, Cheget — Kadgaron Hotel 3* — Fairy Tale, Ceistandard136350136350107250197325187200242400
Snow Leopard 3*, Cheget — Planeta Lux 3* Hotel — Skazka, Ceistandard137400137400107175199350189000-
Snow Leopard 3*, Cheget — Planeta Lux 3* Hotel — Bayray, Mamison Barnhousestandard137400137400107175199350189000-
Balkaria 3*, Azau — Planeta Lux 3* Hotel — Astro Base glampingstandard156450156450126825213750202050-
Snow Leopard 3*, Cheget — Vladikavkaz 4* Hotel — Skazka, Ceistandard142200142200114750203850192150-
Snow Leopard 3*, Cheget — Vladikavkaz Hotel 4* - Bayray, Mamison Barnhousestandard142200142200114750203850192150-
Balkaria 3*, Azau — Vladikavkaz 4* Hotel — Astro Base glampingstandard161700161700132900218000206550-
Balkaria 3*, Azau Park Hotel Vladikavkaz 5* — Astro Base glampingstandard169000177600139650-219150-

Twin — double room (has two separate beds).

Double (DBL) — a double room (one double bed).

Singlesingle room.

Triple — for triple accommodation, hotels/campsites along the route provide DBL/TWN + extras. a bed or sofa, or three separate beds (depending on the hotel's facilities).

DBL+CH — room for two adults and a child, from 7 to 12 years old inclusive.

Below are the accommodations and the number of nights for "3 nights in Terskol + 1 night in Vladikavkaz + 3 nights in Mamison or Cei". If you choose the accommodation "3 nights in Terskol + 4 nights in Vladikavkaz", then you will stay 3 nights in Terskol + 4 nights in Vladikavkaz.

Vladikavkaz or "Kadgaron" or 1 night
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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Another option
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 every morning.

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Another option
"Amran"

The Amran Hotel is located in Vladikavkaz.

There are 49 rooms of various categories at guests' disposal, including a TV and a refrigerator, a desk, a wardrobe, and a shower room. The Suites have a spa bath.

The hotel has a bar and a cafe where you can indulge in dishes of Caucasian and European cuisine, or use the diet menu. Breakfast is served in the morning.

It offers billiards, a private hammam and a sauna. Nearby are the Museum of the History of Vladikavkaz, the Academic Russian Theater named after E.B. Vakhtangov, 1.2 km away, and other attractions. The central market is 0.7 km away. The distance to the airport is 19.3 km, to the railway station is 0.2 km.

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Vertical, Cei or "The Fairy Tale" or 3 nights
"The Snow Leopard" or "Balkaria" 3 nights

Tour conditions

Group
From 12 to 18 tourists
Minimum age
7 years old
Duration
8 days 7 nights
Group meets at
Stavropol territory, Mineralnye Vody

Included in price

  • group transfer from the airport and Mineralnye Vody railway station on the first day according to the conditions in the tour program;
  • group transfer to Vladikavkaz airport and railway station upon departure on the final day of the tour for flights/trains later than 18:00;
  • accommodation with breakfast in hotels and tourist complexes in Terskol, hotels in Vladikavkaz, Mamison and Cei resorts (depending on the chosen type of accommodation);
  • daily transfers from hotels in Vladikavkaz to Mamison and Cei ski resorts: 100 km drive, 1.5 hours one way;
  • daily transfers between the neighboring Mamison and Tsey gorges;
  • accompanied by an experienced tour guide and information support;
  • Active Recreation medical insurance;
  • collection for a sightseeing walking tour from gost. Vladikavkaz 4*, Kotsoeva St. 75.

Paid extra

  • air and railway tickets to Mineralnye Vody and back from Vladikavkaz;
  • Meals: lunches, dinners;
  • New Year's banquet — from 6,000 rubles, the exact cost in October–November;
  • payment for ski lifts in the mountains of Ceya and Mamison, ski pass per day - 2,500 rubles.;
  • payment for ski lifts in the mountains of Elbrus, ski pass per day - 3,000 rubles.;
  • rent of a full set of ski equipment per day — 2,500 rubles.;
  • services of a professional ski/snowboard instructor in one hour, training in groups of up to 5 people is possible — from 3,000 rubles.;
  • ticket to the hot thermal springs "Ganakh therma" in Upper Biragzang — 600 RUB/hour;
  • ticket to the Geduko hot thermal springs, one hour — 600 rub.;
  • excursions, entertainment, and entrance tickets to facilities not included in the tour program;
  • individual transfers from/to Vladikavkaz airport and railway station, as well as any individual transportation service;

Book in advance, the number of seats is limited:

  • Alan evening show program in ethno-national style with dinner and tasting:
    • adult — 2,400 rubles. (starting in April — 2,600 rubles);
    • child under 18 years of age — 2,000 rubles. (starting from April — 2,200 rubles);
    • children's menu, up to 8 years old — 800 rubles.

Additional group tours:

  • Three gorges: Kurtatinskoye — Karmadonskoye — Dargavs (8 hours, 120 km) from Vladikavkaz on Fridays and Saturdays:
    • adult — 2,500 rubles.;
    • child (7-12 years old) - 1,800 rubles —;
  • An exciting trip to mountainous Ingushetia: (8 hours, 180 km) from Vladikavkaz on Saturdays:
    • adult — 2,500 rubles.;
    • child (7-12 years old) - 1,800 rubles —

The cost may be adjusted closer to the season.

It's important to know

Personal equipment you need for the tour

Equipment for ski resorts. Bathing accessories are provided for thermal springs.

Are tickets included in the price of the tour?
What is the cost of New Year's banquets?
Can the composition and size of the band change during the tour?
Will I need to take cash with me, or will I be able to pay with a card everywhere?

Dates and Prices

  • $688
    22 – 29 Dec 8 days 7 nights
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  • $688
    26 Dec, 2026 – 2 Jan, 2027 8 days 7 nights
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  • $688
    5 – 12 Jan, 2027 8 days 7 nights
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  • $688
    19 – 26 Jan, 2027 8 days 7 nights
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  • $688
    26 Jan – 2 Feb, 2027 8 days 7 nights
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Reviews Leave a review

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    Marina
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    8 Jun, 2026
    The providers did an outstanding job!!!
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    Alyona
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    1 Jun, 2026
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    I would like to express my sincere gratitude to the tour providers for their professionalism and attention to detail. Everything was thoughtfully planned, from the itinerary to the warm and welcoming atmosphere throughout the trip. a special thank-you goes to our guide, Dmitri. Thanks to him, every participant felt cared for and included. We shared many laughs, had wonderful conversations about the mountains, and truly enjoyed every moment of the journey. I would also like to thank our driver, Yuri, for his calm demeanor, confidence behind the wheel, and the sense of safety he provided every step of the way. in the mountains, that kind of reliability is priceless. Thank you for your professionalism, patience, and positive spirit. Traveling with you was more than just getting from one place to another - it was an essential part of a truly unforgettable adventure ! ✨🏔
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    Zhanna
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    29 May, 2026
    I would especially like to highlight the excellent organization of the tour. Everything was arranged at the highest level: comfortable minibus transfers, well-located hotels, precise scheduling, and great attention to detail. I was particularly impressed that we traveled through Dagestan and Chechnya during the holy month of Ramadan, when Muslims observe strict fasting. Because of this, many cafés and restaurants were closed during the day, and even some grocery stores were not operating. Nevertheless, this did not prevent us from discovering the delicious Caucasian cuisine, hearty breakfasts and lunches were organized for us everywhere we went. I would also like to thank our guides for their courtesy, punctuality, and the fascinating way they introduced us to the culture and traditions of the peoples of the Caucasus.