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
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 are on your own (extra charge).
Accommodation in the Azau/Cheget meadow: Tourist complex.
Duration 9 hours, 315 km.
New Year's arrivals 31.12.2024, 03, 05, 07, 08, 10.01.2025 alternative accommodation in Nalchik is possible.
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Day 5 -
Ascent to Elbrus. Departure
09:00 Excursion to Elbrus, ascent to the 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 is 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
5 nights
Comfort
Midscale
Upscale
The tour provides 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
Price validity period
Dbl
2-local
Twin
2-local
Single
1-local
Triple
3-local
DBL+CH
2 vzr. + 1 reb.
Breakfast
Breakfast
Camellia 3* — Tourist Complex
standard
06.12.2024-03.04.2025
52800
52800
36150
77625
75600
Breakfast
Kadgaron Hotel 3* — Tourist Complex
standard
06.12.2024-03.04.2025
55500
55500
37050
81000
77625
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Planet Lux 3* — Tourist Complex
standard
06.12.2024-03.04.2025
59740
59740
37120
84825
78300
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Junior Suite
06.12.2024-03.04.2025
62350
62350
45385
87435
83520
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Vladikavkaz 4* — Tourist Complex
standard
06.12.2024-03.04.2025
63650
63650
46690
90045
83520
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comfort
06.12.2024-03.04.2025
67570
67570
50600
94610
88740
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DoubleTree by Hilton 4* (now Vladikavkaz Park Hotel 5*) — Tourist Complex
standard
06.12.2024-03.04.2025
99600
122100
79800
-
144450
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Rooms:
Twin — double room (has two separate beds).
Double (DBL) — double room (one double bed).
Single — single room.
Triple — for triple accommodation, hotels/camp sites along the route provide DBL/TWN + additional. 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 31.12.2024, 03, 05, 07, 08, 10.01.2025 alternative accommodation in Nalchik is possible
"Kadgaron" or Vladikavkaz 3* or 4 nights
"Kadgaron"
It is located in the center of Vladikavkaz. It offers a restaurant, free breakfast and free Wi-Fi. At Kadgaron Hotel you will find a 24-hour front desk, a terrace, a bar, a nightclub, meeting facilities and a ticket office. The city Park and the Terek River embankment are a 15-minute walk away.
In the room: cable TV and a refrigerator, some rooms have a seating area with a sofa, a flat-screen TV and a minibar. The rooms offer mountain views.
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Another option
Vladikavkaz 3*
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 203 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 07.00 to 11.00. 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.
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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"Planet Lux" 3*
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.
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DoubleTree by Hilton 4*
The DoubleTree by Hilton Vladikavkaz Hotel is located in Vladikavkaz. This hotel is located 1 km from the city center.
You can pass the evening or have a nice time before going to bed in a cozy atmosphere in the lobby bar. There are also two restaurants on site. Do you want to stay in touch? The hotel has free Wi-Fi. Parking is organized especially for car travelers.
Also for guests at the hotel: massage room, sauna, solarium and hammam. A fitness center, gym and yoga are specially available for guests who do not miss the opportunity to do sports. Karaoke is one of the on—site entertainment options. Take your pet with you. The hotel can accommodate a pet for an additional fee.
Accessible environment: the elevator is working. Extras: laundry, ATM and ironing services. The hotel staff will support the conversation in English and Russian.
The room is comfortably furnished and equipped with everything you need to relax after a long and busy day. There is a TV, a minibar on request and a bathrobe. The listed services are not available in all rooms.
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Camellia 3*
The modern Kamelia-V Hotel is located in Vladikavkaz. It offers free internet access throughout the building, a 24-hour reception desk and a guarded parking lot.
The spacious apartments are equipped with a bed and orthopedic mattress, upholstered furniture, TV, split system. Bathroom with shower and toilet, hairdryer and bath accessories.
A hearty continental breakfast is served every morning for the guests staying. You can also visit the nearest restaurants and cafes, have a delicious meal there and relax in a relaxed atmosphere.
The friendly staff will be happy to help you solve any issue. In the surrounding area, you can rent a bicycle for a while and arrange an exciting trip.
Tourist complex 1 night
The tourist complex in the Elbrus region is a 2-3 star hotel in Terskol, on the Azau or Cheget glade.
The exact name will be known before arrival.
Tour conditions
Group
up to 40 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 upon arrival to all flights/trains on arrival before 14:00;
group transfer from Azau/Cheget glade to the airport and Mineralnye Vody 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 tour program in Vladikavkaz/polyana Azau/Cheget/Nalchik;
guided tours with professional guides and qualified drivers;
meals: breakfast at the hotel + 2 lunches/picnic lunch along the tour route;
entrance tickets to the objects of visits according to the excursion program, environmental fees of nature reserves.
Paid extra
air and railway tickets to Vladikavkaz and back from Mineralnye Vody;
meals not specified in the program;
ticket for the chairlift in the Tseysky gorge - 600 rubles.;
ticket for the cable car in the Elbrus region: Azau — station Mir — 1,800 rubles.;
excursions, entertainment and entrance tickets to facilities not included in the tour program, resort fee;
New Year's banquet;
individual transfers from / to the airport and the Mineralnye Vody railway station, 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/person.;
a child under 16 years of age — 1,800 rubles/person.;
children's menu, up to 8 years old — 800 rubles/person.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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 of both larger and smaller capacity:
large buses with the number of seats: from 24 to 52.
In group tours, all seats available in vehicles are offered for seating.
The seating on the buses is arbitrary.
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.
Is the group accompanied by one guide throughout the tour?
Guides may change throughout the tour, but the tour coordinator is always the same.
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.
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.
What is the cost of New Year's banquets?
NICE restaurant at the Kadgaron Hotel
New Year's banquet and show programs in ethno-national style