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
from
$425
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Duration
6 Days
5 Nights
Departures
  • Group departures
    • 3 – 8 May
    • 10 – 15 May
    • 17 – 22 May
    • 24 – 29 May
or
Accommodation
  • Hotel
    3 nights
  • or
    Guest House, Hotel
    2 nights
Comfort
  • Basic+
  • Midscale
  • Upscale
Difficulty
Moderate
Involves moderate physical activity
Group
From 12 to 18 tourists
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 - Arrival. Vladikavkaz Sightseeing Tour

    Arrival in Vladikavkaz

    Transportation to the airport or railway station from 08:00 to 14:00 for any flight / train.

    Meeting and group transfer to the hotel, accommodation.

    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 hotels in Vladikavkaz.

Cost per room for 1 person, rub.:

PlacementRoom categoryPrice validity period

Dbl

2-local

Twin

2-local

Single

1-local

Triple

3-local

DBL+CH

2 vz+1 reb

QUAD

4-local

Breakfast

Breakfast

Camellia 3* — Threshold of the Skystandard03.05.2025-05.10.2025749007490049980108360103320138320Breakfast
Amran 3* — The Threshold of Heavenstandard03.05.2025-05.10.2025761607574050400109620105840141680Breakfast
Kadgaron Hotel 3* — Threshold of Heavenstandard03.05.2025-05.10.2025799407994049980111510107100145040Sw. table
Planet Lux 3* Hotel — Threshold of the Skystandard03.05.2025-05.10.2025828808288050190117180112140-Sw. table
Planet Lux 3* Hotel — Threshold of the SkyJunior Suite03.05.2025-05.10.2025858208582058590123480118440-Sw. table
Vladikavkaz 4* Hotel — The Threshold of Heavenstandard03.05.2025-05.10.2025904409044063840128520120960-Sw. table
Vladikavkaz 4* Hotel — Tana Park 3*comfort03.05.2025-05.10.2025970209702070420139440131880-Sw. table
Park Hotel Vladikavkaz 5* — Tana Park 3*standard03.05.2025-05.10.202511970014784093100-172200-Sw. table
Amran 3* or Kadragon Hotel or 3 nights
Amran 3*

The Amran Hotel is located in Vladikavkaz.

There are 49 rooms of various categories, 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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Kadragon Hotel

If you are planning a trip to Vladikavkaz and are going to travel a lot around the city, 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 an excellent location — it is located in the very center, not far from the train station.

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Planet Lux Hotel

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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Vladikavkaz Park Hotel

Park Hotel 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 a paid airport shuttle. If you are traveling by car or have rented one, the hotel provides parking services.

The 128 rooms 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 or The Threshold of Heaven Complex or 2 nights

Tour conditions

Group
From 12 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 for all flights/trains upon arrival from 08:00 to 14:00;
  • group transfer to Vladikavkaz airport and railway station upon departure on the final day of the tour for flights/trains later than 19:00;
  • accommodation in hotels according to the Vladikavkaz/ Digory Gorge tour program with breakfast;
  • guided tours and hikes according to the program with professional tour guides and qualified drivers;
  • entrance tickets to the objects of visits according to the program of excursions, environmental fees of nature reserves;
  • tourists are collected for a transport tour of the hotels; collection for a sightseeing walking tour from gost. Vladikavkaz 4*, Kotsoeva St. 75.

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 Biragzang thermal complex — 600 rub.;
  • meals along the tour route: picnic lunch or lunch are paid on site, dinners;
  • the resort fee or tax is paid independently upon check-in at the hotel;
  • 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.;
    • child under 18 years of age — 2,000 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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    3 – 8 May 6 days 5 nights
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    10 – 15 May 6 days 5 nights
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    17 – 22 May 6 days 5 nights
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    24 – 29 May 6 days 5 nights
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    31 May – 5 Jun 6 days 5 nights
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