May holidays in Dagestan
Description:
Comfortable jeep tour mini group of 6 people
Tour dates:
28 April - 1 May 2024
May 09-12
individually, on any date. The cost is about 30% more expensive than a group tour. It depends on the number of people and individual adjustments to the program. We organize other programs, any tours to your interests: family holidays, fishing, yoga, practices, corporate trips and more on request.
Delicious cuisine, hospitality and incredible mountain views under the wing of a real mountaineer!
Festive weekend 4 days all the famous and unique places of Dagestan from the best observation platforms.
Tour programme
1 day
We will meet at Makhachkala airport (Uytash) before 10:00 If you arrive later, we can agree on this and slightly adjust our schedule (check the details with the manager).
- We will get acquainted at a welcome breakfast in a cafe near the shore of the Caspian Sea. The first day of the tour is the most amazing.
- We are waiting for the Caspian Sea - the largest closed reservoir on the planet, Sarykum - the largest sand barchan in Europe and Sulak Canyon - the deepest canyon in Europe.
- We will see Sulak Canyon and Chirkey HPP.
- Let's take a boat ride on the Chirkey Reservoir. Here you get the most vivid videos: the water is incredibly turquoise, and the mountains and greenery create an amazing contrast. And the speed of the boat will add a little extreme.
- We will pass through the Gimrin tunnel, the longest in Russia. Its length is 4303 m, and construction took 33 years!
- At the Irganai Reservoir, outdoor enthusiasts will be able to catch a wave on SUP surfs. This item is not included in the tour price and is available at your request.
2 days
This day will be dedicated to the bizarre mountain landscapes of Dagestan
- Let's go to the village of Goor. Here on the edge of a steep abyss is an abandoned village and the border with Georgia is visible. Nearby we will find a steep rock Troll's tongue, where you can make spectacular shots.
- We will walk along the Karadakh Rock, a winding narrow canyon with high walls. Above the heads hang giant boulders, and rocks gorge unearthly color. This place is called the Gate of Miracles. The locals believe that it grants wishes.
3 days
You like history? It seems that a pinch of historical places will not hurt us!
- Let’s start the day at the underground waterfall Saltinsky. We will visit the village of Gunib and see the fortress of Imam Shamil, a historical place where more than one battle took place.
- We will have lunch in the ancient village of Chokh and walk through its narrow streets. Then - tracking to the ghost aul Gamsutl, whose last resident died in 2015. There are still personal belongings and dishes of the owners! Only 2 kilometers into a small hill - and we are in place. Sounds scary? You can comfortably ride a horse (paid separately)
- In the evening we will see Aivazovsky Peak. The place that 150 years ago inspired the artist to the famous painting.
4 days
Well, here we are and adapted mountaineers! I bet you've already bought a papa for a souvenir :
- We will go to Khunzah aul to one of the highest waterfalls in Russia, Tobot. Its height is about 70 meters. Jumping off a bungee into the abyss near the waterfall? A highlander would have jumped!
- We will visit the amazing Matlas Plateau with canyons, waterfalls and an extreme park. Do you want to break the adrenaline? Here you and Via Ferrata, and zipline, and bungee.
- Let's take a walk in the Stone Bowl. There are whole halls of rocks, unusual stone textures, on the walls grow paportnik, moss and flowers. Like fairy tales!
- At the end of the day we will return to the airport / Makhachkala. We will exchange contacts, photos and wait for new trips!
The price includes:
- transfer for the whole time of the tour (jeep, boat, throw on SUVs)
- tours
- 3 meals a day (except dinner on the last day)
- tasting of national cuisine
- 2-bed accommodation in rooms with amenities (standard)
- locality
Payable separately:
- air and rail tickets to Makhachkala
- souvenir