The threshold of the Sky. Sightseeing and trekking tour to North Ossetia

On the first day of the trip, the ancient buildings and merchant houses of Vladikavkaz will tell us about the rich history of the region and allow us to feel the atmosphere of the old city. We will spend the second day very actively — trekking in the Tseiskoe Gorge and a 360` viewpoint overlooking the Tseiskaya Valley and the icefall of the Southern branch of the Tseisk Glacier awaits us. After that, we will go on an exciting sightseeing tour of the gorges and ancient settlements of North Ossetia.

Location

Republic of North Ossetia — Alania, Vladikavkaz
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Duration
4 days
3 nights
Departures
8 - 11 Jun
15 - 18 Jun
22 - 25 Jun
29 Jun - 2 Jul
6 - 9 Jul
13 - 16 Jul
20 - 23 Jul
27 - 30 Jul
Accommodation
  • Hotel
    3 nights
Comfort
  • Upscale
  • Premium
Difficulty
Easy
Suitable for everyone
Group
From 1 to 25 tourists
Minimum age
7 years old
Group meet at
Republic of North Ossetia — Alania, Vladikavkaz
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Weekdays: 8am - 8pm
Weekends: 8am - 7pm (GMT +3)
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Tour highlights

Ethnic Alan evening
We will watch the performance of folk artists, vocal, instrumental and dance groups.
Ancient necropolises and ancestral towers
Let's dive into the history of the region next to the architectural tower complex
City promenade
Take a walk through the center of Vladikavkaz, where architecture from different eras creates a unique atmosphere of the city.
Walking trip
We will walk 4.5 km through the beautiful pine forest to the Tsey glacier.
Gastronomic flavor
We will have lunch at local restaurants with national cuisine.
Three gorges of Ossetia
Let's get acquainted with nature, ancient culture and history, including the tragic story of Sergei Bodrov Jr. in Karmadon.

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 hotel before 14:00.

    14:00-14:50 Transfer to Vladikavkaz hotels.

    15:00-15:50 Lunch at the Medici restaurant in Vladikavkaz.

    16:00 Bus and walking tour of Vladikavkaz.

    The program includes: Ossetian Church, Alley of Glory, Narton Park, Lenin Square, K.L. Khetagurov Park, Armenian Apostolic Church, Sunni Mosque, historical center of Vladikavkaz.

    19:00 Arrival at the Bulgakov Art cafe — meeting with the instructor / guide.

    Safety instruction in mountain conditions.

    The price of the tour includes: a tour guide, lunch at the Medici restaurant, transfer during the tour, a mini lecture on safety in mountainous areas.

    Dinner is on your own.

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  • Day 2 - Tsey Glacier Trekking
  • Day 3 - Three gorges of Ossetia and the "Alan Evening"
  • Day 4 - Departure
Difficulty
Suitable for everyone
Tour organizer's comments

Limitations: absence of serious chronic diseases (diabetes mellitus, sclerosis, acute hypertension, etc.).

Accommodation

Accommodation
  • Hotel
    3 nights
Comfort
  • Upscale
  • Premium

The tour includes accommodation in a hotel (if the accommodation rate is selected).

The cost of the tour with accommodation 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

4-local

Breakfast/Breakfast
Vladikavkaz 4 Hotel*Standard155 432155 43294 733220 900218 000on requestMenu
Kadgaron 3 Hotel*Standard138 227140 14772 773201 850198 000on requestMenu
Planeta Lux 3 Hotel*Standard139 337139 33777 543202 960199 000on requestThe buffet
Park Hotel Vladikavkaz 5*Standardon requeston requeston requeston requeston requeston requestThe buffet
Camellia 3 Hotel*Standard132 737132 73771 318194 170192 000on requestMenu

The cost of the tour (without accommodation) depends on the number of people in the booking request:

Placement2 people2 adults + child3 people4 people1 person
No accommodation (no breakfast)116 266172 000174 399232 53258 133
Kadgaron Hotel or The Planet Lux Hotel or 3 nights
Kadgaron Hotel

It is located in the center of Vladikavkaz. It offers a restaurant, free breakfast and free Wi-Fi. The hotel has a 24-hour front desk, a terrace, a bar, a nightclub, meeting facilities and a ticket office. The city Park and the embankment of the Terek River are a 15-minute walk away.

The room features cable TV and a refrigerator. Some rooms have a seating area with a sofa, a flat-screen TV and a minibar.

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Another option
The Planet Lux Hotel

The hotel is located in a historic building in the center of Vladikavkaz, a 5-minute walk from Spartak Stadium and Komsomolsky Park.

The bright rooms are equipped with a refrigerator and a flat-screen TV with satellite channels. There are toiletries in the bathroom. Free Wi-Fi is available on site.

Vladikavkaz Train Station is a 10-minute walk away. Vladikavkaz Airport is a 30-minute drive away.

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The Park Hotel Vladikavkaz

The hotel is located 1.7 km from the Spartak Republican Stadium. It offers a restaurant, free private parking, a fitness center and a bar. Family rooms can be booked. There is also a terrace.

The reception is open 24 hours a day. Room service is also available. A buffet breakfast is served every morning. The hotel's wellness center includes a hammam and sauna. Free Wi-Fi is available throughout the hotel.

The air-conditioned rooms feature a desk, TV, kettle and safe, as well as a bathroom with a shower. Some units include a kitchen with a microwave, refrigerator and oven. Towels and bed linen are provided in the hotel rooms. 

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Camellia Hotel

The modern 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 rooms are equipped with a bed and orthopedic mattress, upholstered furniture, TV, split system.

The rooms come with a wardrobe, a flat-screen TV, a fridge, and a kettle. Bathroom with shower and toilet, hairdryer and bath accessories. Some rooms offer mountain views. A rich continental breakfast is served every morning.

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Vladikavkaz Hotel

The Vladikavkaz Hotel is comfortably located in the heart of the city, offering a magnificent view of the Terek River and the mesmerizing peaks of the mountain ranges. Kosta Khetagurov Park and the National Museum are nearby.

Guests are offered to stay in one of the 203 stylish and ergonomic rooms, which have everything for a comfortable stay: a TV, a kettle, air conditioning, and a bathroom with towels and toiletries.

There is a luxurious restaurant with several halls on the territory of the hotel. In the mornings, from 07:00 to 11:00, you can enjoy a hearty buffet breakfast. Guests can also visit the lobby bar, which serves a variety of drinks and light snacks, or choose from banquet halls with different capacities for celebrations. A conference room is also available for rent. It is equipped with modern technology and is perfect for business events.

The train station is only 3 km from the hotel, and the airport is 27 km away.

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Tour conditions

Group
From 1 to 25 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 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;
  • gastronomic ethnic evening in the restaurant (alcohol included) — Alan evening;
  • entrance tickets to the objects of visits according to the program of the tour and excursions, environmental fees on the routes.

Paid extra

  • air and railway tickets to Vladikavkaz and back;
  • accommodation and breakfasts — if the no-accommodation rate is selected;
  • An individual transfer from the airport and railway station to the hotel and back is ordered separately.;
  • guided tours, entrance tickets to facilities not included in the tour program;
  • Meals: 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 blows, so you need to 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. 

Clothes:

  • trekking shoes: light track boots or high-top ankle-locking sneakers with a good grooved tread (flat-soled sneakers are definitely not suitable);
  • trousers-loose-fitting trousers that do not restrict movement (shorts/breeches are not suitable);
  • thermal socks, thermal underwear top and bottom;
  • headdress for the weather: cap, hat;
  • You must have the buff with you. In case of weather changes, it can be used as a headband, hat, scarf.;
  • wind/moisture proof jacket;
  • fleece T-shirt/pants;
  • sunglasses protection factor 3+;
  • sunscreen has a minimum protection factor of 50+.

Choose clothes according to the temperature regime of the season.

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  • Y
    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
    about provider
    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.