“Journey to the Heart of Ossetia and the Beauty of Ingushetia Mountains” from Perm

Departure dates for 2024: 08.09, 14.09, 22.09, 06.10, 11.10, 20.10
Departure dates for 2025: specified
Departure: by tourist bus from Perm

The hospitable republics of the North Caucasus will not only warmly welcome you with all the national flavor, but also provide a lot of entertainment. Ingushetia attracts tourists with mountain landscapes, delightful nature and monuments of culture and history. Ancient and harsh stone structures combined with magnificent flowering nature make North Ossetia a unique place.

Tour programme:

1 day

• Departure from Perm. The estimated departure time is 11:00.

2 days

• On the way.

3 days

• 12:00 – Arrival in Vladikavkaz. Lunch at the café.
• 13:00 – Sightseeing walking tour of Vladikavkaz. You will find a walk through old Vladikavkaz, during which you will learn how the German Church and the Mariinsky Theatre are connected; why there is a monument to Bulgakov on Mayakovsky Street; walk under the shade of 200-year-old trees in the oldest park in the North Caucasus. Walk through the preserved historical buildings of the former tobacco factory, the mansion of the merchant Oganov and the printing house of the XIX century.
• 16:00 – Arrival at the hotel, accommodation. Free time.

4 days

• Breakfast at the hotel.
• 10:00 - Carmadon Gorge. This gorge is one of the most beautiful in the republic. It is located at an altitude of about a kilometer above sea level.
• "City of the Dead" - Dargaves. The most famous attraction in North Ossetia (entry to the territory is paid -100 rubles, not included in the tour price). It is the largest preserved necropolis in the Caucasus, a monument to the courage and self-sacrifice of the mountaineers.
• Tour of Kurt and Tag Tower. These are the remains of an ancient rich house of local rulers, located on a mountain cliff, from where stunning panoramas of the mountains of the Caucasus Range open.
• Kadargavan canyon is a beautiful natural phenomenon that is part of the famous Kurtaninsky gorge in North Ossetia. Surrounded by alpine meadows and slopes painted in bright green, the canyon impresses with its majestic beauty.
• Dzivgis fortress is an architectural monument of the XIII century. The small picturesque village of Dzivgis in the Alagir district in North Ossetia hid between the hills of the Kurtatin Gorge on the left bank of Fiagdon, forty kilometers from Vladikavkaz. Its construction reflected all the ingenuity and cunning of the mountaineers, who defended the possessions from the Mongol invaders - first from Batu Khan, and then from the troops of Timur-Tamerlane.
• 17:00 - Departure to the hotel.

5 days

• Breakfast at the hotel.
• At the entrance to the Alagir Gorge, guests are greeted by a rock sculpture of the patron saint of men, travelers and warriors, the defender of the weak and disadvantaged - Uastirji. This monument was created in 1995 by the project of sculptor Nikolai Khodov as a gift to the people of Ossetia. The scale of the sculpture is impressive: its weight is 28 tons, the size of the hoof of the horse is 120 cm, the height of its head is 6 meters. Today it is the largest equestrian monument in the world. In this place, on a narrow mountain road, travelers stopped at the entrance to the gorge and asked for help from higher forces. Thus arose the sanctuary - Uastirji.
• The Tsei gorge is part of the Greater Caucasus Range. The highest point of the Cei Gorge is located on the top of Mount Wilpat - 4646 m above sea level. This gorge for many centuries is sacred to the locals - here are the most iconic places of worship, a place of power. For lovers of skiing and snowboarding, a ski complex has been built in the Tsey Gorge.
• There are cable-chair lifts (climbing the mountain is carried out for an additional fee at will, payment in cash on the spot, you need to have warm clothes and sunglasses).
• Mamison gorge is located in the very south of North Ossetia, at an altitude of 2900 meters above sea level. One of the most remote, inaccessible corners of the republic is interesting with majestic views and unique mineral springs.
• 17:00 - Departure to the hotel.

6 days

• Breakfast at the hotel. Room release.
• 08:00 – Journey to mountain Ingushetia. IMPORTANT!! To enter the border zone of the Jeirakh gorge, you must have a Russian passport! Foreign nationals require a pass. Ecological fee – 200 rubles (paid on the spot, not included in the tour price).
• The journey will take place along the most popular route through the Darial Gorge. Crossing Terek, we head to the Jairs and find ourselves at one of the largest medieval tower complexes. Ingushetia is replete with towers, but Erzi has the most of them.
• Jeirakh Gorge of Ingushetia is a real open-air museum that unites amazing exhibits of natural, historical and cultural significance.
• Tsei Loam (Ceylom) is a rocky dolomite ridge in the south of Ingushetia. In the eastern part of the mountain range, its highest point is Mount Gaykomd (3171 m above sea level). From the height of the Tsei-Loam mountain pass, magnificent views of the snow-covered peak of Kazbek will open and stunning photos can be taken from the observation deck.
• Ancient Egikal is the largest tower complex in the Targim basin. Hundreds of buildings of the once powerful village are scattered on the western slope of the Tsei-Loam ridge.
• The Vovnushki Towers are one of the most striking monuments of medieval architecture in Ingushetia and are recognized as a finalist in the Seven Wonders of Russia contest. The history of fabulous towers is covered with the most amazing legends and legends.
• Acquaintance with the oldest Christian temple of Russia - Thab-Yerdy in the Assi gorge, on the right tributary of the Assa River, near the border with Georgia. The temple, built in the VIII century, was originally pagan. In the XII century, a Christian church was built on the foundation of this building.
• Dinner.
• 17:00 - Departure to Perm.

7 days

• On the way.

8th day

• Arrival in Perm. The approximate time of arrival is 05:00 (the next day).

Accommodation:

• Hotel "Chaika", located in the heart of the resort "Armkhi", within the walking distance - ski track, excursions on ATVs and horses, sauna, restaurant "Erzi", cafe "Chaika" and other entertainment resort. Rest in the hotel "Seagull" is the cleanest mountain air, mountain water from the tap, luxurious views of the Caucasus Ridge, modern design, comfortable rooms and centuries-old traditions of hospitality. Address: Republic of Ingushetia, rural settlement Dzhirakh, village of Armkhi, street D. Lyanova, 57.

• travel on reliable, comfortable and new buses and tour class
• Hotel accommodation of 2,3 local rooms (room amenities)
• 3 breakfast, 1 lunch, 1 dinner
• Transport insurance and guide services

The cost of the tour per person from 24 743 rubles / person.