Why go?
Get acquainted with an unexplored mountain region and experience true hospitality.
And all this - in a mode that is comfortable for you
Country of mountains
Of course, Dagestan is a country of mountains (this is how this word is translated from Turkic). But here you will see not only snow-capped peaks and mysterious high mountain plateaus. Dagestan has a sea with stunning beaches, raging rivers and waterfalls, desert landscapes and even a tropical forest. Dagestan is also an ancient culture and rich history.
Maximum comfort
A common myth that stops many from traveling to Dagestan is the lack of comfortable infrastructure. This is not at all true: in Dagestan there are VIP hotels and chic restaurants, here you will find real Caucasian hospitality and a sea of pleasant impressions. We will travel between locations in prepared SUVs, helicopters and minibuses.
Unique program
We have developed a program in which everything is provided down to the smallest detail, and we are ready to change it in accordance with your preferences and wishes. We will add new locations, develop a personal menu and lay out unusual routes - and during the trip we will accompany you 24/7 so that you don’t have to worry about anything.
Dagestan: mountains, sea and deserts
An incredible region that has taken the best from every corner of our planet.
The territory of Dagestan literally has everything: valleys and mountains, deserts and lakes, modern cities and ghost villages, as well as waterfalls, tropical forests, the sea and incredibly rich flora and fauna.
In the relatively small Dagestan there is a huge concentration of attractions marked “the most” or “the only”:
- The most ancient city in Russia is Derbent
- The largest canyon in Europe (and the second deepest in the world!)
- The largest dune in Eurasia
- The only tropical forests in Russia
- The longest mountain tunnel in Russia
- The largest hydroelectric power station in the Caucasus
Season in Dagestan: the most comfortable season is from April to November.
Transport: Toyota and Mercedes minibuses, prepared Land Cruiser SUVs, Eurocopter H130 helicopters.
Sulak Canyon
Not visiting the Sulak Canyon during a trip to Dagestan is the same as visiting Paris and not seeing the Eiffel Tower. A dizzying sight just 55 km from the regional capital.
Chirkey Reservoir
The largest reservoir in the North Caucasus. The combination of fantastic landscapes and the buildings of the local hydroelectric power station creates a special impression: it is both man-made grandeur and meditative tranquility.
Dune of Sary-Kum
The second largest in the world after the Great Erg dune in the Sahara. A visit to Sary-Kum is like teleporting to another world, as it rises in the clay steppe, a 20-minute drive from bustling Makhachkala.
Karadakh Gorge
“The Gate of Miracles” and a delightful backdrop for the most recognizable shots from Dagestan. The power of the steep cliffs that seem to close around you is amazing and even frightening, but you definitely need to visit the gorge.
Gunib
A village floating in the clouds. A unique open-air museum. The healing climate, rich history and panoramic views of the snow-capped Caucasus Range make Gunib a place of attraction for all tourists.
Gamsutl
A ghost village, completely deserted in 2015. The ruins of the village are located on the top of a mountain, surrounded by steep slopes and dangerous cliffs. A look at the village, where life was once in full swing, makes you think about its transience.
Goor
A village on the edge of a cliff, famous for its defensive towers. Here you can not only admire ancient buildings and the panorama of the valley, but also learn about the culture and life of the highlanders.
Kahib
One of the oldest settlements in Dagestan. Here you will find narrow streets and mountain paths, houses growing out of rocks, ancient towers, dizzying cliffs and legends about secret underground passages.
Tobot Falls
A small stream turns into deafening thundering streams of water, falling from a height of more than 80 meters. The highlight of Tobot is its unusual V-shaped gorge. The views are such that you don’t want to leave the observation deck.
Derbent
The oldest and southernmost city in Russia. According to some sources, Derbent is 5000 years old. From the unique buildings of the city you can read its vast history, as if from the pages of an ancient manuscript.
Shalbuzdag
A sacred peak, climbing it seven times for Muslims is equivalent to a pilgrimage to Mecca. Shalbuzdag is 4142 m above sea level, an atmosphere of peace and tranquility, rocky slopes and ancient legends.
Irganay Reservoir
It’s hard to believe that this picturesque body of water with turquoise water is the work of man. The reservoir was created relatively recently, in 2008, as a result of the construction of a hydroelectric power station.
You are just a few steps away from your dream trip!
Tour program of your choice
Arrival in Makhachkala
Uytash International Airport is located 16 km from the capital of the region - Makhachkala. This is a modern and comfortable airport, ready to receive VIP guests at the highest level. And immediately you will be immersed in the indescribable Dagestan flavor, because you will be greeted with national dances and traditional treats - for example, the famous miracle flatbreads.
On the first day, if you wish, you can organize a short walking tour of the city. During the walk, you will get acquainted with the history and culture of Makhachkala, see the Government House on the central square, walk along Rasul Gamzatov Avenue (“Makhachkala Arbat”), enjoy the views from the observation deck on Mount Tarki-Tau, admire the monumental Juma Mosque and Lake Ak- Gel in the heart of the city.
Meals: lunch in a restaurant overlooking the Caspian Sea
Transport: Toyota and Mercedes minibuses, prepared Land Cruiser SUVs
Capital
First meeting
Lunch by the sea
AZIMUT Kaspiysk 4*
AZIMUT Hotel Kaspiysk, like all hotels of the famous chain, is decorated in a classic minimalist style. The spacious rooms offer panoramic views of the sea - AZIMUT Kaspiysk is located on the first line. Directly from the hotel you can access a well-kept beach. There is also a heated outdoor swimming pool and a children's area. Guests refer to this hotel as “the best hotel in Dagestan.” Just 15 minutes from Uytash Airport and many attractions nearby - an ideal choice for your first day in the region.
Helicopter ride to the mountains
An incredibly busy day, during which we will get to many iconic places. From a bird's eye view we will enjoy the views of the main Dagestan attractions: the original Dargin village of Gubden, the impressive Karadakh gorge, surrounded by the green slopes of the village of Gunib, the quaint Sedlo Mountain (Tlilimeer), the villages of Kakhib and Goor, the Tobot waterfall, the Irganay and Chirkey reservoirs, the “alarming mountain” Akhulgo, Sulak Canyon, the largest dune of Sarykum. Our guide will tell you about the history and legends of each of these places.
The flight includes two stops:
- a half-hour stop on Mount Mayak, the highest point of the Gunib plateau, which offers stunning views of the entire interior of Dagestan and the snow-capped peaks of the Bogossky ridge.
— The legendary Glavryba restaurant with its own trout farm and beautiful grounds is a real oasis by the river, surrounded by mountains. Here we will have lunch with the freshest fish.
Meals: picnic in the mountains.
Transport: Eurocopter H130 helicopters
View from above
Stories and myths
A sea of impressions
Sulak Canyon by boat
The second deepest canyon in the world is deeper than the famous Grand Canyon, so in Dagestan you can see a more breathtaking and large-scale creation of nature than one of the main attractions of the world.
The depth of the Sulak Canyon reaches 1920 m. At the bottom of the impressive gorge runs the piercing turquoise Sulak River. A light breeze, the aroma of steppe herbs and a dizzying height - this memory will become one of the most valuable even for the most experienced travelers. It's not just amazing views - the canyon has a rich history. Many Russian writers visited here, for example, Mikhail Lermontov, and Alexandre Dumas described this incredible spectacle in his book “Journey to the Caucasus.”
You can enjoy the view of the canyon from the observation deck. The Chirkey Reservoir, located on the way to this attraction, is great for a boat trip.
Meals: lunch at the largest trout farm in Dagestan.
Transport: prepared jeep and boat to the reservoir.
Water expanses
Dizzying heights
Wind
Gamsutl and Gunib
Dagestan is not only about natural beauty and bright, dynamic Makhachkala.
Much of the region’s charm lies in its colorful villages. We will visit the village of Gunib on the plateau of the same name. Here the sun shines 300 days a year, a tropical microclimate reigns and unique relic birch trees with pink bark grow. In addition, this village played an important role during the conquest of the Caucasus in the 19th century - your guide will tell you about this. Also on this day we will visit the Avar ghost village of Gamstul.
The sight of dilapidated original buildings literally amazes you with goosebumps. Traces of the recently active life of the village surrounded by silent mountain slopes are an incredible impression. In addition, we will visit the amazingly beautiful village of Chokh, located in a mountain valley. Chokh is a stormy mountain river, lush gardens, houses scattered along the slopes and a rich history: scientists suggest that the first settlements in the vicinity of Chokh date back to 6 thousand years BC.
Meals: national mountain lunch.
Transport: prepared Land Cruiser SUV.
Story
Transience of time
Mountains
Derbent Golden Beach Hotel
Modern hotel on the seashore.
It has everything you need for a comfortable stay: a thoughtfully designed interior, helpful staff, a restaurant with hearty dishes, two swimming pools (one indoors, one outdoors). Golden Beach has an extremely good location - you can walk to the city center in just 25 minutes, and many of Derbent's attractions are just a few steps away. At the same time, there is no obsessive bustle around the hotel, which allows guests to feel calm and tranquility.
Kahib and Goor
The villages of Goor and Kakhib have earned many poetic names: “Land of Towers”, “Dagestan Atlantis”, “ghosts”.
They are shrouded in myths and secrets, but will appeal not only to lovers of mysticism: connoisseurs of history, architecture, culture and nature will also be impressed by a trip here. Kakhib is one of the most ancient Dagestan settlements.
Now it is divided into New Kakhib, where about 2,000 people live, and Old Kakhib, picturesque ruins on the slopes above the Kakhibtlyar River. Here, old houses and famous watchtowers seem to grow out of the stones, appearing as part of the landscape. They were built in the VIII-X centuries. Goor is another unusual village with defensive towers. Like three guards, they rise above the steep cliffs. Everyone who visits Goor cannot help but feel the special energy of this place.
Meals: lunch of national dishes
Transport: prepared Land Cruiser SUV.
Space
Ancient legends
Tower Country
Khunzakh and Tobot Falls
The village of Khunzakh is the ancient capital of the Avar Khanate, which existed on the territory of Dagestan in the 12th-19th centuries.
At the same time, archaeological excavations show that Khunzakh itself is more than two and a half thousand years old. Located on a picturesque plateau, at an altitude of 2000 meters above sea level, this village can be compared to the Phoenix bird, living and being reborn for many centuries. Some researchers believe that the name “Khunzakh” comes from the Avar phrase “Khun bakh” - that is, “died, but was born again.” Not far from the village there is one of the main natural attractions of the region - the Tobot waterfall. Here the streams fall down from a hundred-meter height, scattering with rainbow splashes and drowning out the voices of people. This place is sometimes called the “heart of Dagestan” - stormy, rebellious and incredibly beautiful. The waterfall has two viewing platforms.
Meals: master class on cooking national dishes (chudu, dolma, khinkali)
The power of water
Phoenix village
National cuisine
Derbent
Derbent is the oldest and southernmost city in our country.
Officially, it is a little over two thousand years old, but if you take into account when the first settlements appeared on this land, it is about 5 thousand years old. This is a legendary city, like a skillfully made jewelry box. It is unrealistic to explore it in a day or even a week, because every century of Derbent’s life left its own monuments, legends and stories. We will visit the most iconic and interesting local attractions: the Naryn-Kala citadel, built to ensure the passage of trade caravans along the Silk Road, the atmospheric mahals (districts) of the Old City, the central square, the embankment and the most expensive street in Dagestan. We will plunge headlong into the history and special charm of Derbent, feel the atmosphere of a bright and noisy eastern city, which has an invaluable centuries-old heritage.
Meals: lunch in an ethnic house from national dishes.
Fifty centuries
Walking on the pavements
Architecture
Glamping "Laguna-Golhin"
“Laguna-Golhin” is located in a protected area - in the village of Gunib, which is located in a natural park with a special climate, diverse flora and fauna, clean air and bright sun.
Thanks to the special, almost alpine climate, these places are considered to be a real sanatorium region, a visit to which has a beneficial effect on health and gives a boost of vigor. All accommodation options at Laguna-Golhin allow you to feel at one with nature. There are rooms with panoramic views of the Golhin Lagoon and the mountains, as well as dome modules with a dizzying 180-degree panorama, where you can meet gorgeous sunrises and sunsets, contemplate myriads of stars above your head and enjoy the silence.
Helicopter trip to Derbent
On this day we will go on a helicopter ride to ancient Derbent, seeing many sights along the way.
Let's fly over the village of Salta and look at the unique underground Salta waterfall. We will stop for half an hour in the deserted village of Gamsutl on the top of Mount Amalje. We will see the Vatan memorial complex, the center of pottery art - the Lak village of Balkhar, the “village of goldsmiths” Kubachi, the legendary capital of the ancient kingdom with the picturesque ruins of religious buildings - Kala Koreysh. We will have an hour and a half for a fascinating walk around Derbent. We will also see the famous Caspian Monster - the Lun ekranoplane, a unique ship with wings, which was abandoned after the collapse of the USSR
Meals: Ethnic restaurant “Hyatt park” or restaurant “Jumeirah”
Transport: Eurocopter H130 helicopter
Craft and Science
Past battles
Air
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Getting to know Dagestan Most Popular
from 119,500 ₽
per person / from 4 days- Accommodation in the best hotels
- Transfers by car/minibus comfort class
- Personal guide all days of the tour
- Boat trip
- Sulak Canyon
- Gamsutl and Gunib or another day of excursions to choose from
- Derbent
- Lots of national dinners.
VIP Dagestan with helicopter Most Popular
from 390,000 ₽
per person / from 5 days- Accommodation in the best hotels
- Individual menu for every day
- Traditional meeting in the business lounge
- Transfer by Lexus SUV
- Personal guide all days of the tour
- Helicopter ride on Eurocopter H-130
- Boat trip
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Master class on cooking national dishes
- National lunches/dinners in the best restaurants.
Big trip Most Popular
from 164,500 ₽
per person / from 6 days- Accommodation in the best hotels
- Transfers by car/minibus comfort class
- Personal guide all days of the tour
- Boat trip
- Sulak Canyon
- Gamsutl and Gunib
- Kahib and Goor
- Khunzakh and Tobot Falls
- Derbent
- Lots of national dinners.
