In 5 winter days we will arrange a full immersion in the Caucasus – we will see the most interesting places of the republics of North Ossetia and Kabardino-Balkaria.
We will not be afraid to "embrace the immensity" – monuments of nature, history, culture, plunge into the pristine world of mountains, canyons, lakes, rivers and waterfalls, as well as touch the most ancient religious and religious buildings.
Location
Russia, Republic of North Ossetia — Alania, Vladikavkaz
Russia, Republic of North Ossetia — Alania, Vladikavkaz
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Tour highlights
Ascent to Elbrus
We will take off on a cable car to Elbrus — the business card of the North Caucasus
Amazing nature
Dark coniferous forests, stormy rivers, waterfalls and mountains create the unique beauty of this area
National flavor
Delicious food awaits us — traditional Caucasian dishes
Itinerary
Day 1 -
Arrival. Sightseeing tour of Vladikavkaz
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.
19:30-21:30 Alan evening show program in ethno-national style with dinner and tasting (extra charge) on Fridays.
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Day 2 -
Three gorges: Kurtatinsky — Karmadonskoye — Dargavs
It starts at 08:30.
The program of the day: Karmadon — Dargavs — The City of the dead — The Tower of Kurta and Tag — the village of Tsmiti — the Holy Dormition Alan Monastery.
Picnic lunch (extra charge).
Kurtatinsky gorge — Kadargavansky canyon — Dzivgis rock fortress.
16:30 Arrival in Vladikavkaz.
Duration: 8 hours, 120 km.
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Day 3 -
Alagir Gorge — Tsei — Mamison
It starts at 08:30.
Program of the day: Sanctuary and rock monument of Uastyrdzhi — Tsey gorge — cable car to Skazsky glacier.
Picnic lunch (extra charge).
Mamison gorge – Lisri village — obelisk to the Gazdanov brothers.
Return to Vladikavkaz by 16:30.
19:30-21:30 Alan evening show program in ethno-national style with dinner and tasting (extra charge) on Wednesdays.
Program of the day: transfer to the Chegem gorge — Chegem waterfalls — Baksan gorge — Narzanov glade — Azau glade (2300 m above sea level).
Lunch and dinner on your own (extra charge).
Accommodation in the Azau/Cheget clearing: A tourist complex.
Duration: 9 hours, 315 km.
New Year's arrivals 31.12.2025, 03, 05, 07, 08, 09.01.2026 alternative accommodation in Nalchik is possible.
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Day 5 -
Ascent to Elbrus. Departure
09:00 Excursion to Elbrus, ascent to Mir station, 3450 m.
Transfer to Mineralnye Vody (187 km).
Elbrus is the calling card of the North Caucasus and the place where we end our fascinating journey!
Lunch — on your own (extra charge).
14:00 Group transfer to the airport/Mineralnye Vody train station for evening flights/trains, later than 18:00.
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Difficulty
Suitable for everyone
Accommodation
Accommodation
Hotel
4 nights
Comfort
Midscale
Upscale
The tour includes accommodation in hotels/tourist complexes in Vladikavkaz/polyana Azau or Cheget.
The cost of the tour per room, depending on the accommodation, RUB.:
Placement
Room category
Dbl
2-local
Twin
2-local
Single
1-local
Triple
3-local
DBL+CH
2 adults +1 child.
Breakfast
Breakfast
Camellia 3* — Tourist Complex
standard
55000
55000
37950
81000
76950
Breakfast
Amran 3* — Tourist Complex
standard
56400
55950
38400
82350
79650
Breakfast
Kadgaron Hotel 3* — Tourist Complex
standard
60450
60450
37950
84375
81000
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Planeta Lux 3* Hotel — Tourist Complex
standard
63600
63600
38170
90450
86400
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Junior Suite
66750
66750
47170
97200
93150
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Vladikavkaz 4* Hotel — Tourist Complex
standard
71700
71700
52800
102600
95850
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comfort
75750
75750
56850
108000
101250
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Park Hotel Vladikavkaz 5* — Tourist Complex
standard
100050
130200
81150
-
144450
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Rooms:
Twin — double room (has two separate beds).
Double (DBL) — a double room (one double bed).
Single — single 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.
New Year's arrivals 31.12.2025, 03, 05, 07, 08, 09.01.2026 alternative accommodation in Nalchik is possible.
Hotel or Hotel or 3 nights
Hotel
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Hotel 1 night
Tour conditions
Group
up to 18 tourists
Minimum age
7 years old
Duration
5 days 4 nights
Group meets at
Russia, 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 from Azau/Cheget Glade to Mineralnye Vody Airport and railway station upon departure on the final day of the tour to flights/trains later than 18:00;
accommodation in hotels /tourist complexes according to the program of the tour with breakfast;
guided tours with professional 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 from Mineralnye Vody;
meals not specified in the program;
the ticket for the chairlift in the Tseysky gorge is 800 rubles.;
cable car ticket to Elbrus region: Azau station — Mir station - 2,300 rubles.;
meals along the tour route: picnic lunch or lunch are paid on site;
New Year's banquet;
the resort fee or tax is paid independently upon check-in at the hotel;
excursions, entertainment, and entrance tickets to facilities not included in the tour program;
individual transfers from/to the airport and railway station of Vladikavkaz and Mineralnye Vody, 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
Travel clothes should be, first of all, comfortable. Please take with you what you usually wear for hiking and recreation. When planning a visit to protected areas and mountain gorges, sneakers with durable and non-slippery soles are best suited.
Regardless of the predicted weather conditions, it is necessary to take several warm clothes, several pairs of replacement shoes, and rain clothes on the trip; they will be useful in case of a cold snap.
Sun hats, cream, sunglasses. Sunglasses are a must-have attribute in the mountains regardless when you travel in winter or summer. Clothing that covers the shoulders and arms during the daytime hours of active sun.
When visiting shrines, you will need appropriate clothing. In the mosque, women need to wear clothes that will cover the whole body, only the face and hands remain open, trousers are also not allowed. It is enough for men to wear trousers and a shirt with sleeves to visit the mosque.
Is it possible to take into account the individual characteristics of food on the tour?
Individual nutrition characteristics are not taken into account in the tour.
What is the cost of New Year's banquets?
New Year's Eve from December 31, 2025.
360 restaurant-terrace at Park Hotel Vladikavkaz (formerly the Doubletree by Hilton Hotel) on the 11th-12th floor with stunning panoramic views of the city and mountains. Vladikavkaz, Kotsoeva St., 73a. Gathering of guests: from 23:00. Start of the concert program: 23:30. End time: 04:00
Entrance ticket 8000 rubles. + booking service 200 rub.
Children under 10 years old — 6000 rubles (under the responsibility of parents)
The price includes a concert and entertainment program, dinner. Alcohol is paid extra on the spot!
The program of the evening:
host Khetag Ostaev;
DJ Shiffuredpanda;
vocal performers;
instrumental performers;
congratulations from Santa Claus;
themed contests with prizes;
photo zone and photographer;
Berdinberg, Level Wellness & Spa;
an exquisite New Year's menu from the chef;
Dancing until morning;
Welcome champagne to all the guests!
The program is subject to change.
Sample menu of the evening Cold dishes: Caucasian cheeses and meat delicacies with herbs, eggplant rolls, chicken pate with foie gras and crusty bread, assorted fish.
Salads: olivier with beef, herring under a fur coat.
Flour products: ualibakh (Ossetian pie with cheese); kartoddzhyn (Ossetian pie with potatoes); tsakharadzhyn (Ossetian pie with beet leaves and cheese; bread.
Charcoal dishes: shish kebab of chicken, veal, trout,
Sauces: adjika, Tkemali
Desserts: assorted desserts and fruits;
Shu is colored; fruit plate.
Side dishes: mini potatoes with herbs; grilled vegetables
Assorted juice; tbau (water without gas); glass of champagne.
The country restaurant "TORNE". Address: Prigorodny district, Gizelskoe shosse str., 26. Gathering of guests from 23:30. The concert program starts at 00:00
Cost per person: 7000 rubles.
The price includes a concert and entertainment program, dinner. Alcohol is additionally charged on site.
The program of the evening:
professional photographer;
popular DJ sets;
stylish Santa Claus and Snow Maiden;
fashionable cover band "JRome Band";
the incendiary presenter Alan Makeev;
live vocal and musical performance;
The red carpet;
golden confetti;
New Year's welcome drink;
hostess in evening dresses;
original photo zone and props;
Hollywood-style photo zone, shiny tinsel.
The program is subject to change.
Sample menu of the evening: Cold dishes: red trout fish with red caviar tartlets, lavash/Borodinsky bread basket, seasonal vegetables and herbs, European cheese plate, fruit bowl(mini tangerines, pineapple, grapes), olivier with beef, caesar with chicken
Hot dishes: potato pie, tsakharajin pie, walibah pie, champignons under a cheese cap, mini potatoes with shish kebabs, grilled vegetables with shish kebabs, fish shish kebab / Red trout, assorted kebabs (lamb, beef and chicken)
Drinks: mineral water with or without gas, cola, lemonade pear/tarragon/Bavaria
Dessert: assorted New Year mini desserts
The KHOKHAG country restaurant. Gizelskoe highway, 26. Gathering of guests from 23:30. The concert program starts at 00:00 and ends at 05:00
Program and New Year's set — 7000 rubles per person.
The price includes: concert and entertainment program, New Year's table. Alcohol is additionally charged on site.
The program of the evening:
Dj Poliak
singer Jah-Far
female vocals
Live music — saxophone
girls in themed outfits
stylish Santa Claus and Snow Maiden
a glass of champagne at the reception of the guests!
photographer
New Year's confetti
New Year's Welcome drink
hostesses in themed dresses
original photo zone and props
The program is subject to change.
Sample menu of the evening:
cold appetizers: red trout fish with red caviar tartlets, khokhag bread basket, seasonal vegetables and herbs, assorted European cheeses, fruit bowl (mini tangerines, pineapple, grapes), olivier with beef, caesar with chicken
Hot dishes: potato pie, tsakharajin pie, walibah pie, beef medallions with mixed salad/baby potatoes with pepper sauce, salmon with vegetables.
Desserts: assorted mini New Year desserts
Soft drinks: mineral water with or without gas, cola, lemonade pear/tarragon/bavaria
Alcoholic beverages: champagne
The VERDI restaurant at the Park Hotel Vladikavkaz. New Year's banquet and show program in ethno-national style. Vladikavkaz, Kotsoeva St., 73a. Age restrictions: from 6 years old. Start: 22:00. End time: 04:00
Children from 6 to 12 years old: 4000 rubles — veranda (2000 rubles deposit), 4000 rubles — hall (2000 rubles deposit) The price includes: concert and entertainment program and dinner.
Buffet with an Ossetian accent, a deposit for dinner.
Host of the evening: Alan Biragov
Vocals: Georgy Urtaev
The Ossetian Santa Claus
National dances
Dowler band "The Power of Sound"
Professional photographer
The CUPRUM restaurant at the Vladikavkaz Hotel. New Year's banquet and show program in ethno-national style. Vladikavkaz, Kotsoeva St., 75. Age restrictions: from 6 years. Beginning: 23:00.
Adults: 6000 rubles per person (3000 rubles entrance, 3000 rubles deposit). Children under 10 years old: 3000 rubles.
The price includes a concert and entertainment program and dinner.
Dj BeeGee
DJ KHAZ
vocals by Eva Weiss
Santa Claus and the Snow Maiden
A la carte orders, dinner deposit
The BELUGA restaurant at the Azimut Park Hotel 4*. Kaspiysk, M. Khalilova str., 3. The concert program starts at 22:00. End time: 04:00
Cost per person (green area): 10000 rub.
Children's menu (up to 9 years old inclusive): 5000 rub.
gathering of guests
seating and registration in the drawing
show group "Dagi" dance numbers and incendiary lezginka
live music
a presenter with an unforgettable holiday program
congratulations from Santa Claus and the Snow Maiden
raffles for gifts and prizes
live broadcast of the Russian President's New Year's address
Assorted cheeses (Parmesan, Dagestan cheese, Russian) and honey
Fruit plate (orange, pear, apple, grape)
Assorted vegetables
Bruschetta with salmon and caviar
Mini buns
Water with gas, without gas (Mever, Growl-Su) to choose from, New Year's lemonade
Sparkling wine Di Caspico (one glass)
Salads / one to choose from:
Olivier
Herring under a fur coat according to a homemade recipe
Caesar with chicken
Salad with pink tomatoes and avocado
Salad with crispy eggplant
Greek
Hot dishes / one to choose from:
Trout on the grill
Pike perch in orange sauce with baked potatoes
Lamb kebab with eggplant and tomato
Chicken with mushrooms and rice sauce
Lamb kebab with vegetable side dish
Panoramic restaurant at the MONTO 4* hotel, Makhachkala. The restaurant's terrace offers beautiful views of the city and the mountains. Address: 53 Irchi Kazaka str., building 1, Makhachkala. The concert program starts at 22:30. End time: 3:00
The cost per person is 6000 rubles. Alcohol is additionally charged on site.
Salads: egoist, mango with shrimp, roast beef, crispy eggplant;
Flour dishes: miracle with greens, miracle with meat;
Hot dishes: meat set (lamb shish kebab, veal, lula, baked potatoes, sumac, red onion, lavash), pistols;
Soft drinks: water without gas, water with gas, Mojito lemonade, berry mix lemonade, black tea, green tea;
Alcoholic beverages: sparkling wine.
Is insurance included in the price of the tour?
A medical insurance policy is in force in the North Caucasian regions.
You can purchase additional travel insurance on the website of a Large Country without commission directly from insurance companies.
Is the group accompanied by one guide throughout the tour?
Guides may change throughout the tour, but the tour coordinator is always the same.
Can the composition and size of the band change during the tour?
Yes, the composition and size of the group may change throughout the tour. A group of up to 18 people, but on an excursion to the "Alagir gorge, Tsey, Nar" and in the Elbrus region there can be a group of up to 40 people.
What kind of car is used for excursions?
Excursions within the framework of the tour through the territory of Karachay-Cherkessia, Kavminvod, Kabardino-Balkaria, as well as excursions to the Alagir gorge in North Ossetia are carried out on tourist buses such as Mercedes Sprinter or Volkswagen Crafter with 18 seats.
Seating on buses is arbitrary.
Will I need to take cash with me, or will I be able to pay with a card everywhere?
It is necessary to take cash. Card payment is poorly distributed in the regions. You can withdraw cash from your card at ATMs in major cities.
The monetary unit is the Russian ruble.
Will there be air conditioning in my room?
The availability of air conditioning in the room is not guaranteed. Please specify more information at the time of booking.
Are plane tickets included in the price of the tour?
Air and railway tickets are not included in the price of the tour.
You can purchase them yourself or contact us for help.
Dates and Prices
The tour dates are not confirmed yet. Please, for clarification
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
about provider
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.
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Svetlana Neustroeva
about provider
20 May, 2026
A huge thank you to the providers and the entire team!!!! 🤝👍 My husband and I went on a weekend tour to North Ossetia, and we absolutely loved it. I completely fell in love with the mountains ❤️ the scenery was so breathtaking it literally made my head spin. It’s unbelievably beautiful there 😍!!:) The trip lasted 4 days : the first day included a sightseeing tour, followed by three days in the mountains with skiing, snowboarding, and visits to the thermal springs. Everything was pleasant and well organized right from the booking stage. All of our additional questions were answered in great detail, everything was honest and transparent :) which is really important :D You can tell that everything has been carefully thought out: the service was attentive without being intrusive, and everyone involved was genuinely friendly and passionate about their work!:) We will definitely travel with “Big Country” again!! If you’re still hesitating - don’t overthink it, just choose a tour and go!!! :D The company of these wonderful people will truly make your trip unforgettable! Special thanks to our guide, Akhshar 🫶🏻 we were so happy to meet you!
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