Winter tour of North Ossetia and Kabardino-Balkaria

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
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$380
$326
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Duration
5 Days
4 Nights
Departures
  • Group departures
    • 11 – 15 April
    • 14 – 18 April
    • 18 – 22 April
    • 21 – 25 April
    • Dates for next season
    • 3 – 7 January, 2026
    • 5 – 9 January, 2026
    • 7 – 11 January, 2026
    • 8 – 12 January, 2026
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Accommodation
  • Hotel
    5 nights
Comfort
  • Midscale
  • Upscale
Difficulty
Easy
Suitable for everyone
Group
Up to 40 tourists
Minimum age
7 years old
Group meet at
Russia, Republic of North Ossetia — Alania, Vladikavkaz
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Weekdays: 8am - 8pm
Weekends: 8am - 7pm (GMT +3)
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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
  • Day 3 - Alagir Gorge — Tsei — Mamison
  • Day 4 - Vladikavkaz — Chegem gorge, waterfalls — Baksan gorge — Narzanov glade — Azau glade/Cheget
  • Day 5 - Ascent to Elbrus. Departure
Difficulty
Suitable for everyone

Accommodation

Accommodation
  • Hotel
    5 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.:

PlacementRoom category

Dbl

2-local

Twin

2-local

Single

1-local

Triple

3-local

DBL+CH

2 adults +1 child.

Breakfast

Breakfast

Camellia 3* — Tourist Complexstandard5500055000379508100076950Breakfast
Amran 3* — Tourist Complexstandard5640055950384008235079650Breakfast
Kadgaron Hotel 3* — Tourist Complexstandard6045060450379508437581000Sw. table
Planeta Lux 3* Hotel — Tourist Complexstandard6360063600381709045086400Sw. table
Junior Suite6675066750471709720093150Sw. table
Vladikavkaz 4* Hotel — Tourist Complexstandard71700717005280010260095850Sw. table
comfort757507575056850108000101250Sw. table
Park Hotel Vladikavkaz 5* — Tourist Complexstandard10005013020081150144450Sw. table

Rooms:

  • Twin double room (has two separate beds).
  • Double (DBL) a double room (one double bed).
  • Singlesingle 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.

"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. The Kadgaron 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. 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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Another option
"Planet Lux"

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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Park Hotel Vladikavkaz

The Park Hotel Vladikavkaz 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.

The hotel also offers a massage room, sauna, solarium and hammam. A fitness center, gym and yoga are specially available for guests who do not miss the opportunity to exercise. Karaoke is one of the on—site entertainment options. Take your pet with you. A pet can be accommodated at the hotel 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 eventful day. There is a TV, a mini-bar on request and a bathrobe. The listed services are not available in all rooms.

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"Camellia-in"

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.

"Amran" or Tourist complex 1 night

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 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 rub.;
  • 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.

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Dates and Prices

Reviews

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    Elena
    about provider
    31 Mar, 2025
    Everything was well-organized, right on schedule, with no delays or unexpected surprises. Thank you for a carefully planned trip!
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    Irina
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    6 Mar, 2025
    The tour manager arranged everything upon request. Confirmation was received within a few hours, and all the tour details were provided in full.