The Caucasian Gambit. North Caucasus Sightseeing Tour

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We offer you to plunge into the charm of the North Caucasus and enjoy the taste of national cuisine.

We will embark on an exciting journey to the pearls of Kabardino-Balkaria — the Chegem gorge and the Blue Lakes, the most beautiful gorges of Ossetia — Digorsky, Mamisonsky and Tseysky, as well as enjoy the performance of folk vocal, instrumental and dance groups.

We will visit the renovated capital of Chechnya, Grozny, and solve the riddles of the Dzheyrakh Gorge in Ingushetia. The center of Vladikavkaz also deserves our attention. Ancient buildings, merchant houses and architecture from different eras create a unique atmosphere of the city.

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

Enjoy swimming in the warm springs that gush from a depth of more than 2000 meters.

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

Light trekking in Ingushetia

We will walk along the ecotrope to the Lyazhginsky waterfall with a view of Kazbek and the Main Caucasian Ridge

The magic of the Terrible

Grozny City, churches, mosques and a beautiful flower park - a program full of impressions awaits us

Blue lakes of Balkaria

Let's admire how the water gets a different shade under different lighting conditions: from saturated dark blue to azure

Itinerary

Day 1 - Arrival. Vladikavkaz City Tour
Transfer from the airport and/or railway station must be ordered separately when booking the tour.
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 in Vladikavkaz.
16:00 Bus and walking tour of Vladikavkaz.
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;
the historical center of Vladikavkaz.
The price of the tour includes: a tour guide, lunch at the Premier restaurant, transfer.
19:00 Return to the hotel.
Dinner is on your own.

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Day 2 - Kabardino-Balkaria
Excursion program to the Kabardino-Balkarian Republic "To the pearls of Kabardino-Balkaria".
08:00-08:50 Transfer to Vladikavkaz hotels and departure for the route.
13:30-14:30 Lunch at the Upper Blue Lakes restaurant — national cuisine.
In the program:
The Cherek Gorge;
The Chegem gorge;
Babugent village — upper Blue Lakes, lower Blue Lake (Cerik-kel) / natural monument;
Cherek Canyon.
The walking part of the route is along a dirt road (approximately 500-600 meters).
Verkhnyaya Balkaria village, Kunnyum-El and the Abayev watchtower (Abai-Kala), Shkanti village and the Amirkhanov Tower (Amirkhan-Gala).
The price of the tour includes: a tour guide, lunch at the Upper Blue Lakes restaurant, transfer, entrance tickets to the places of visit according to the program.
19:00 Return to the hotel.
Dinner is on your own.

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Day 3 - Chechen Republic
Excursion program to the Chechen Republic "Grozny and Shali".
08:00-08:50 Transfer to Vladikavkaz hotels and departure for the route.
14:00-15:00 Lunch at the restaurant "Zhig Zhig Galnash" — national cuisine.
In the program:
Church of the Archangel Michael;
A.H. Kadyrov Museum;
Alley of Fame, Esambaev Boulevard;
observation deck at the Grozny City high-rise;
walk along V.V. Putin Avenue;
visit to the Heart of Chechnya mosque.
Transfer to Shali, visit the White Mosque mosque.
The price of the tour includes: a tour guide, lunch at the restaurant "Zhig Zhig Galnash", transfer, entrance tickets to the places of visit, according to the program.
19:00 Return to the hotel.
Dinner is on your own.

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Day 4 - Ingushetia
Excursion program to the Republic of Ingushetia "Riddles of the Dzheyrakh gorge".
08:00-08:50 Transfer to Vladikavkaz hotels and departure for the route.
14:00-15:00 Lunch at the mountain cafe "Legends of the Mountains" — national cuisine.
In the program:
Daryal Gorge;
transfer to the Dzheyrakh gorge;
Tower of the Tsurovs;
S. Erzi – tower complex;
hiking ecotrope to the Lyazhginsky waterfall (light trekking, sports shoes);
Tsey-Loamsky Pass observation deck – view of Kazbek and the Main Caucasian Ridge;
Egikal village – a complex of towers/fortifications of the Middle Ages;
Assinsky gorge, Targim.
Transfer to the eco-zone to the Vnushki tower complex.
The price of the tour includes: a tour guide, lunch at the mountain cafe "Legends of the Mountains", transfer, entrance tickets to the places of visit, according to the program.
18:00 Return to the hotel.
Dinner is on your own.
Day 5 - Three gorges of Ossetia
Excursion program in North Ossetia "Three gorges of Ossetia".
08:00-08:50 Transfer to Vladikavkaz hotels and departure for the route.
13:00-14:00 Lunch at the Valley of the Sun restaurant — 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).
23:30 Transfer to Vladikavkaz hotels.
In the program:
Kurtatinsky gorge;
Dzivga rock fortress;
Dzivgisky Necropolis;
Kadargavan Canyon;
Verkhny Fiagdon village – healing spring "Khilak";
The village of Tsmiti is a medieval settlement;
transfer to Gizeldon gorge via Kakadura pass;
Kurt and Tag Tower – observation deck;
art object Ossetian letter "A";
mega swing;
Dargava Basin – visit to the Dargava Necropolis Open-air Museum;
The Balsaga Wheel art object.
transfer to the Genaldon gorge;
Karmadon village is an observation deck on the Northern slope of the Main Caucasian Ridge and the Kolka glacier, a memorial to the memory of the deceased film crew of Sergei Bodrov Jr.
The price of the tour includes: a tour guide, lunch at the Valley of the Sun restaurant, transfer, entrance tickets to the places of visit, according to the program, a visit to the Alan Evening ethno-gastronomic program at the Kavkaz Hall restaurant.
23:30 Transfer.
Return to the hotel.
Day 6 - Mamison and Tsey gorges. Biragzang
Excursion program in North Ossetia "Mamison/Tsei/Biragzang".
08:00-08:50 Transfer to Vladikavkaz hotels and departure for the route.
14:00-15:00 Lunch at the mountain cafe "Bars" — national cuisine.
In the program:
Alagir gorge;
famous rock equestrian statue, hydrogen sulfide springs;
Unal basin, Nuzala Chapel, Zaramag reservoir – observation deck;
transfer to Mamison gorge, Tib village – mineral springs;
the battle tower of the Botsievs;
Lisri village – the city of eloquent stones/complex of battle and watchtowers;
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.
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.
18:30 Return to the hotel.
Dinner is on your own.

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Day 7 - Excursion program to the mountain Digoria
Excursion program in North Ossetia "Mountain Digoria".
08:00-08:50 Transfer to Vladikavkaz hotels and departure for the route.
14:00-15:00 Lunch at the mountain ethnodome — national cuisine.
In the program:
Irafsky district – Digor gorge, Canyon "Akhsinta" — Devil's Bridge;
rock–cut equestrian statue, Matsuta village - tomb of Narta Soslan;
art object "Arrows of Nart Soslan";
transfer to the mountainous part of the gorge, the art object "Hishn Fandir";
Abisalov Tower, a Belgian mining and processing plant;
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.
The price of the tour includes: a tour guide, lunch at the mountain ethno-house, transfer, entrance tickets to the places of visit, according to the program.
18:00 Return to the hotel.
Dinner is on your own.

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Day 8 - Departure
Check out of the hotel at 12:00.
Then you can spend time at your discretion, stroll through the streets of the old town, buy souvenirs in the shops of the city, order Ossetian pies, etc.
Transfer to the airport or railway is paid additionally 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	165 084	165 084	111 578	214 320	210 000	on request	The buffet
Kadgaron 3 Hotel*	standard	133 250	133 250	83 500	188 700	185 000	on request	The buffet
Planeta Lux 3 Hotel*	standard	134 340	134 340	84 250	192 970	188 000	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	118 968	118 968	73 148	171 620	168 000	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)	83 100	120 000	124 650	166 200	41 550

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.

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"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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"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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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.

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"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

8 days 7 nights

Group meets at

Republic of North Ossetia — Alania, Vladikavkaz

Included in price

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

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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The Caucasian Gambit. North Caucasus Sightseeing Tour

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