Excursion tour «Discover Chechnya and Dagestan»

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We offer you for a short period of time to visit several regions of southern Russia, to experience the incredible diversity of cultures, customs and traditions of local peoples, to communicate with the residents of mountain villages and southern cities, and in this way to turn your trip into a real adventure!

RegionChechen Republic and Dagestan Republics

Season: all year round

Tour can be organized individually in dates convinient for you.

* Tour price depends on the size of the group.



TOUR HIGHLIGHTS

acquaintance with the two Caucasian Republics

one of the largest mosques in Russia and Europe – «Heart of Chechnya»

mountain Lake Kezenoi-Am

mosque «Pride of Muslims» where about 100 000 believers can pray here at the same time

Sulak canyon – one of the deepest in the world 

discovering mountainous Dagestan and Khunzakh plateau 

visiting auls and ancient villages

opportunity to take boat trips or horse rides (for extra fee)

tasting diches of national cuisine

Difficulty: to everyone
Group size: from 1 to 10 pax
Participation with children: from 10 years old
Duration: 5 days
Accommodation: Hotel — 4 nights

Tour dates:

from 08 July to 12 July 2025

from 22 July to 26 July 2025

from 05 August to 09 August 2025

from 19 August to 23 August 2025

74 500 RUB / person

TOUR ITINERARY

Day 1. Arrival to Grozny (Chechen Republic). Walking city tour
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Arrival at the airport of Grozny city, the capital of Chechen Republic. Transfer and check- in at the hotel 4*.

Lunch on your own.

Departure to walking city tour «New Grozny» which will show you that the city has changed a lot since the end of the second Chechen War – now it is absolutely safe and calm.

You will visit the center of modern art, see the mosque «Heart of Chechnya» (one of the largest mosques in Russia and Europe), walk along the quay and learn about the history of Grozny.

Return to the hotel.

Dinner independent.

Accommodation in a hotel

Electricity available

Good mobile signal

Shower available

Day 2. Lake Kezenoi-Am
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Breakfast at the hotel.

Trip to mountain Lake Kezenoi-Am, one of the most highland in Russia. It is located at the border of three republics at an altitude of 1869 meters above sea level, in size and depth it can be put on a par with Lake Ritza in Abkhazia, or Lake Goluboye (Tzerik-kel) in Kabardino-Balkaria.

It is used as sports base for rowing. The lake is stunning with its beauty. Several rare species of fish listed in the Red book inhabit this lake.

Lunch at the café by the lake on your own.

Free time at the lake. You can take walks and enjoy the nature, take boat trips or horse rides (at extra fee).

Return to Grozny.

On the way back you’ll visit another majestic mosque «Pride of Muslims» in Shali. More than thirty thousand people can be in the mosque, and including the surrounding area, about 100,000 believers can pray here at the same time. The white marble used in the construction came from the Greek island of Thassos. The interior decoration and lighting system of the «Pride of Muslims» is also impressive. In the center there is a 8-meter chandelier made with Swarovski stones, and the cornices and wall ornaments are decorated with gold.

Return to the hotel.

Dinner independent.

Accommodation in a hotel

Electricity available

Bad mobile signal

Shower available

Day 3. Grozny – Makhachkala. Sulak Canyon
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Breakfast at the hotel.

Check-out.

Departure to Makhachkala, the capital of Dagestan Republic. On the way – excursion to the Sulak Canyon, one of the deepest in the world. The canyon stretches on the entire 53 kilometers, and its depth reaches up to 1920 meters. It is 120 meters deeper than the famous Grand Canyon. The Sulak Canyon – one of the most popular natural sights of Dagestan, which is visited annually by thousands of tourists.

Arrival in the city. Check-in at the hotel 4*.

Lunch and dinner independent.

Accommodation in a hotel

Electricity available

Bad mobile signal

Shower available

Day 4. Mountain Dagestan
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Breakfast at the hotel.

Today you’ll go to the Khunzakh plateau – the widest plateau of mountain Dagestan. The area is 250 sq. km, height – 1000–1200 m above sea level. The plain is surrounded by high mountain ranges.

The main attraction of the plateau is a canyon with steep edges. During the rainy season, the waters of the rivers descend into the canyon from a height of 50–80 m. The largest of the waterfalls is the Tobot, its height reaches 100 m.

Visit to the villages of Khunzakh and Matlas.

Lunch at the guest house (included).

Return to the hotel.

Dinner independent.

Accommodation in a hotel

Electricity available

Bad mobile signal

Shower available

Day 5. Derbent, hovercraft «Lun». Departure
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Breakfast at the hotel. Check-out.

Sightseeing tour of the most ancient city of Russia – Derbent. Visit to the main attraction of the city – the citadel «Naryn-Kala» – an ancient fortress in which the former power of the Caspian Gate has been preserved.

Lunch on your own.

Visit to the Kubachi ethno-house which presents hundreds of exhibits from different eras, carefully selected by the owner, the Museum of Carpets and Decorative and Applied Arts, located in the Armenian-Gregorian Church.

A trip to the well-known hovercraft «Lun» – a new attraction in the suburbs of Derbent. This so-called «Caspian monster» truly makes a deep impression.

Group transfer to Makhachkala Airport for flights departing after 20:00.

Good mobile signal

What is included in the price

  • English speaking guide service
  • visa support
  • twin accommodation in 4* hotels
  • transportation services, including group transfers Grozny airport / railway station – Grozny Hotel – Makhachkala Hotel – Makhachkala airport / railway station 
  • English-speaking guide services (or Russian guide + English-speaking interpreter)
  • entrance tickets to museums according to the program
  • meals (breakfasts at the hotel, lunch on Day 4)
  • water (0.5 l./person/day)

What is not included

  • individual transfers
  • supplement for single accommodation
  • meals not included in the program (lunches (except Day 4), dinners)
  • luggage delivery, souvenirs
  • extra services at the hotel

Price clarification

Tour price depends on the group size*:

74 500 RUB per person – group of 6 persons 

93 000 RUB per person – group of 4 persons 

124 200 RUB per person – group of 2 persons

243 500 RUB per person – individually for 1 person 


Supplement for single accommodation – 15 500 RUB

Tour can be organized individually in dates convinient for you.

* Please check the price before booking.


How to get there

Arrival at Grozny Airport (Chechen Republic) by morning flights. Meeting at the airport and transfer to the hotel.

On the day of departure group transfer to Makhachkala Airport (Dagestan Republic) for flights departing after 20:00 (local time).

Meals

Tour price includes breakfasts at the hotel and lunch on Day 4. All other meals not included in the program are paid on spot.

Essential equipment list

Must-have
Recommended

F.A.Q.

Answers to popular questions
Are flight tickets included in the tour?
Flight tickets to Grozny and from Makhachkala are not included in the tour price. You can book them individually or we can help you with it.

TOUR DATES

from 08 July to 12 July 2025

74 500 RUR /person

from 22 July to 26 July 2025

74 500 RUR /person

from 05 August to 09 August 2025

74 500 RUR /person

from 19 August to 23 August 2025

74 500 RUR /person

from 09 September to 13 September 2025

74 500 RUR /person

from 23 September to 27 September 2025

74 500 RUR /person

from 14 October to 18 October 2025

74 500 RUR /person

from 28 October to 01 November 2025

74 500 RUR /person

from 04 November to 08 November 2025

74 500 RUR /person

from 18 November to 22 November 2025

74 500 RUR /person

from 09 December to 13 December 2025

74 500 RUR /person

from 23 December to 27 December 2025

74 500 RUR /person

Difficulty: to everyone
Group size: from 1 to 10 pax
Participation with children: from 10 years old
Duration: 5 days
Accommodation: Hotel — 4 nights

Tour dates:

from 08 July to 12 July 2025

from 22 July to 26 July 2025

from 05 August to 09 August 2025

from 19 August to 23 August 2025

74 500 RUB / person

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