To glaciers and waterfalls in the mountains of Ossetia

North Ossetia and Mountainous Digoria keep many secrets of antiquity and the Middle Ages and amaze with the nature of insane beauty. How can you not get acquainted with such a combination of history and amazing views?

The most beautiful gorges and waterfalls, ancient cities and villages, artifacts and bright sights, eco-trails and modern Vladikavkaz — all this includes a rich and diverse tour program.

Location

Republic of North Ossetia — Alania, Vladikavkaz
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Duration
6 Days
5 Nights
Departures
  • Group departures
    • Dates for next season
    • 24 – 29 May, 2025
    • 31 May – 5 June, 2025
    • 7 – 12 June, 2025
    • 14 – 19 June, 2025
or
Accommodation
  • Hotel
    3 nights
  • or
    Guest House, Hotel
    2 nights
Comfort
  • Basic+
  • Midscale
  • Upscale
Difficulty
Moderate
Involves moderate physical activity
Group
Up to 18 people
Minimum age
7 years old
Group meet at
Republic of North Ossetia — Alania, Vladikavkaz
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Weekends: 8am - 7pm (GMT +3)
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Tour highlights

Villages of the Middle Ages
Let's get acquainted with the ancient city of Tsmiti and other villages: artifacts, towers, mysterious inscriptions and ruins
Panorama over the abyss
We will see the "swing over the abyss" with a panoramic view of the Fiagdon Valley
Relaxation in the sources
Relax at the Biragzang thermal springs with mineral water

Itinerary

  • Day 1 - Sightseeing tour of Vladikavkaz

    Arrival in Vladikavkaz. 

    Accommodation in hotels.

    16:00 Sightseeing walking tour of Vladikavkaz — iconic places and the centuries-old history of the city.

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  • Day 2 - Mountain Digoria: Zadalesk — Khanaz — Uallagkom
  • Day 3 - Alanya National Park, Digor Gorge
  • Day 4 - Alagir gorge, Tseysky glacier and thermal springs
  • Day 5 - Karmadon — Dargavs — Midagraba waterfalls — Kurtatinsky Gorge
  • Day 6 - Kurtatinsky gorge — Upper Fiagdon — Archon pass. Departure
Difficulty
Involves moderate physical activity
Tour organizer's comments

Difficulty level: medium, does not require special training.

Accommodation

Accommodation
  • Hotel
    3 nights
  • or
    Guest House, Hotel
    2 nights
Comfort
  • Basic+
  • Midscale
  • Upscale

The tour provides accommodation in the Threshold of Heaven shopping center or Tana Park Hotel, as well as in Vladikavkaz hotels.

The cost per room for 1 person, RUB.:

PlacementRoom categoryPrice validity period

Dbl

Two-month

Twin

Two-month

Single

One

Triple*

The third

DBL+CH

2bz+1b

QUAD

The fourth

Breakfast

Breakfast

Camellia 2* — Threshold of the Skystandard25.05.2024-03.12.202468000680004438010000097000-Breakfast
Kadgaron Hotel 3* — Threshold of the Skystandard25.05.2024-03.12.202471000710004520010330099700133000Sw. table
Vladikavkaz 3* Hotel — Threshold of the Skystandard25.05.2024-03.12.2024740007400050000107000104000-Sw. table
Vladikavkaz 3* Hotel — Tana Park 3*comfort25.05.2024-03.12.2024826008260057900118000114000-Sw. table
Planeta Lux 3* Hotel — Threshold of the Skystandard25.05.2024-03.12.2024740007400046400106400102900-Sw. table
Planeta Luxury 3* Hotel — Tana Park 3*Junior Suite25.05.2024-03.12.2024817008170057100117100112900-Sw. table
DoubleTree by Hilton 4* — Tana Park 3*standard25.05.2024-03.12.202411400012600086100161500148900-Sw. table
Hotel Kadragon or Planeta Lux Hotel or 3 nights
Hotel Kadragon

If you are planning a trip to Vladikavkaz and are going to travel around the city a lot, then you should consider the Kadgaron hotel. The equipment of the complex allows you to accommodate tourists and business travelers with equal comfort. The quality of service fully justifies its price.

The hotel offers rooms of 4 categories: suite, junior suite and standard. The facilities here include: TV, bathroom, air conditioning. In 2006, the interior of the premises was renovated.

In the restaurant, guests can enjoy dishes of both national and familiar European cuisine. The banquet hall is perfect for holding various kinds of events.

The hotel has a great location — it is located in the very center, not far from the train station.

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Planeta Lux Hotel

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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DoubleTree by Hilton

"DoubleTree by Hilton Vladikavkaz" 4* is located in Vladikavkaz at 73a Kotsoeva Street. According to the guests, the hotel has a rating of 10 out of 10. The building of the hotel "DoubleTree by Hilton Vladikavkaz" was built in 2021. There is a conference room on site. If you are concerned about security, we offer a 24-hour security service.

The DoubleTree by Hilton Vladikavkaz Hotel provides its guests with an airport shuttle (paid). If you travel by car or rent one, the hotel provides parking services.

The 128 rooms(s) of the hotel are located on 10 floors. Accommodation is considered according to the rules: check-in time is 14:00 and check-out time is 12:00. The hotel has a 24-hour front desk. The hotel has different rooms: non-smoking rooms.

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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. Also, for a fruitful pastime on the territory there is a large swimming pool, a modern fitness center, and a beauty salon.

The hotel has a luxurious restaurant with several halls, and a hearty and delicious breakfast is served in the morning. There is also a lobby bar with a variety of drinks and small snacks. There are several banquet halls of varying capacity.

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.

The standard rooms are only on the 3rd floor. These are rooms without a balcony.

Comfort rooms with balconies from the 4th floor and above.

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The Sky Threshold Complex or Tana Park Hotel 2 nights

Tour conditions

Group
up to 18 tourists
Minimum age
7 years old
Duration
6 days 5 nights
Group meets at
Republic of North Ossetia — Alania, Vladikavkaz

Included in price

  • group transfers from Vladikavkaz airport and railway station to hotels on the first day of the tour to all flights/trains upon arrival before 14:00;
  • group transfer to Vladikavkaz airport and railway station upon departure on the final day of the tour to flights/trains later than 19:00;
  • accommodation in hotels/tourist complexes according to the tour program in Vladikavkaz/ Digor gorge;
  • guided tours and hikes according to the program with professional tour guides and qualified drivers;
  • meals: breakfast at the hotel + 5 lunches/picnics along the tour route;
  • entrance tickets to the sites of visits according to the excursion program, environmental fees of nature reserves.

Paid extra

  • air and railway tickets to Vladikavkaz and back;
  • excursions, entertainment and entrance tickets to facilities not included in the tour program;
  • ticket to the Biragzang thermal complex — 500 rubles.;
  • individual transfers from / to the airport and railway station of Vladikavkaz, as well as any individual transport service.

Book in advance, the number of seats is limited:

  • Alan evening show program in ethno-national style with dinner and tasting:
    • adult — 2,200 rubles.;
    • a child under 16 years of age — 1,800 rubles.;
    • children's menu, up to 8 years old — 800 rubles.

It's important to know

Personal equipment you need for the tour

The weather in the mountains can be changeable: therefore, we take raincoats with us, comfortable and practical shoes are mandatory.

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Dates and Prices

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    24 – 29 May, 2025 6 days 5 nights
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    31 May – 5 Jun, 2025 6 days 5 nights
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    7 – 12 Jun, 2025 6 days 5 nights
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    14 – 19 Jun, 2025 6 days 5 nights
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    21 – 26 Jun, 2025 6 days 5 nights
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