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South Ossetia 5-days tour
You'll see not only Tskhinval but also remote villages and ancient churches. You'll be able to communicate with locals and visit the best winery of the country. Also you'll visit Vladikavkaz — the center of Ossetian culture. Each day we’ll stay at cozy hotels and even highland glamping in the mountains...
23 — 27 October
5 days
From $1700
Horseback Ethnographic Expedition to South Ossetia
This expedition is a unique opportunity to visit hardest-to-reach places of the Caucasus. In the places we are going to visit, you don’t get to see tourists, even local ones, let alone foreigners. On this route, we cannot guarantee anything beyond the sincere hospitality and welcoming spirit of the highlanders and experience of venturing into a real mountain expedition…
10 days
From $2300
Private tour to South Ossetia
We developed this tour for those who want to grasp the essence of South Ossetia’s most recent history in a short period of time. Two days are not enough to see all of this country’s tourist attractions, but enough to meet a diverse group of people, all of whom live in South Ossetia, and to hear their personal stories...
365 days
From $1150
South Ossetia 6-days tour
This tour is for those who’d like to know South Ossetia in details, but is not ready for mountain trekkings. We’ll visit the main gorges of the country and have enough time to visit all of the most outstanding sights, will meet so many different people on the way and take part in traditional feasts. And each day we’ll come back to a cozy hotel...
6 days
From $1490
Ethno & wine tour in deep south of Russia
This pleasant days in warm south of Russia will be filled by cognitive walks and communication with locals. We will also spend some time tasting the masterpieces of new Russian winemaking...
9 days
From $2400
Trekking in the Western Caucasus. From Lago-naki plateau to the Black sea
You will visit the territory of the Western Caucasus protected by UNESCO - is one of the few large mountain areas of Europe that has not experienced significant human impact. There is a rather varied landscape - a plateau covered with wildflowers, green mountains, gorges, rocks and even a glacier.
9 days
From $1700
Expedition to untouched mountains of the Western Caucasus
We'll visit the mountains of the Western Caucasus, where tourists rarely appear. In some valleys, bison, deer and bears are more likely to be seen than people. That's gonna be a real expedition to wild mountains with flowering valleys and rocky highlands! At the same time, we will spend time with pleasure - the horses will carry the backpacks, the food will be prepared by a team of guides, in the evenings there is good wine from glasses overlooking the sunset.
9 days
From $1400
Expedition to mountains of Dagestan
We’ll visit genuine alpine villages where living conditions have hardly changed since the last century, and we’ll familiarize ourselves with strong-willed shepherds who, for months, live side by side with marauding bears.
9 days
From $1950
Photo tour in the North Caucasus
This tour will give you the opportunity to capture the most beautiful scenes and landscapes of the North Caucasus, accompanied by one of the best photographers in Russia. We will focus on regions that are yet unknown to most of the world, but which are certain to become major destinations for photographers in the future...
16 days
From $4360
Tour to Ingushetia, Chechnya and Dagestan & the Central Caucasus
It is a perfect trip for those who are inspired by the idea of discovery, for those who are keen to learn about different cultures. During the tour around Ingushetia, Chechnya and Dagestan you will get acquainted with various ethnic groups inhabiting the Caucasus and adopted the Islamic and Christian faith. You may be surprised to see the distinctiveness of their cultures despite the embracing religion.
18 October — 02 November
16 days
From $3980
5-day tour from Sochi to Abkhazia
In just 5 days, you’ll be able to see not only the most famous sites of the seaside, but will also get a glimpse into authentic local villages, meet amazing people, and walk among the beautiful mountains of Abkhazia.
18 — 22 October
5 days
From $1300
Hiking & adventure tour in Abkhazia
On this trip, we’ll see the entire diversity of nature in Abkhazia, and familiarize ourselves with shepherds’ life in the mountains. These people have safeguarded the pristine cultural traditions of the Abkhaz people and the unwritten rules of behavior for humans and interaction with mountain spirits. At the end of the journey we’ll descend from mountains to enjoy paradisal nature on the sea coast and explore the distinctive features of metropolitan life in Abkhazia.
9 days
From $1485
Ethnographic Adventures in Abkhazia
This tour is an excellent opportunity to get a taste of the ethnographer’s life. We will visit the remotest corners of Abkhazia, learning about the diverse aspects of Abkhazian culture, and about the many different nations that populate the country—Russians, Armenians, and Mingrelians to name just a few.
02 — 09 July
8 days
From $2150
Tour to Abkhazia and South Ossetia
The tour to Abkhazia and South Ossetia – the two countries that were not recognized as independent states not long ago! Both countries have a lot in common in their history; however, the distinctive culture and unique nature of each of the regions make them very different.
10 days
From $3050
Religious Rituals of the North Caucasus
The North Caucasus, despite its relatively small territory, is one of the few places in the world where you can learn a variety of religious traditions and see some impressive rituals such as Ossetian prayers, Dhikrs (devotional acts in Islam) of various Sufi communities, and Shia mourning rituals on the day of Ashura.
12 days
From $3150
Tour across the North Caucasus. “From the Black sea to the Caspian sea”
Nine republics, almost 2,000 kilometers of road, a maximum elevation of more than 3 000 meters, dozens of ethnic groups, hundreds of dishes, and immeasurable amounts of natural beauty. To remain a passive bystander simply isn’t an option throughout this magnificent trip, which includes mountain hikes, crafting workshops, and meetings with local historians, musicians, scientists, and villagers.
After this trip you will have every right to say: “I have seen the Caucasus!”
14 June — 05 July
22 days
From $5560
Nagorno-Karabakh for the May holidays
Майскую поездку в Карабах мы спланировали для тех, кто за зиму соскучился по солнцу горам, лесным тропам и приключениям на природе
30 April — 10 May
11 days
From $800
Caucasus Explorer magazine
Abkhazia: anykhs, priests and Chichba family
Abkhazia is a Christian country, but traditional religion is no less important here. Abkhazians from ancient times believe that their land is guarded by sanctuaries-anykhs. There are seven of them, they are located on seven holy peaks. Seven stars on the Abkhazian flag are in honor of these anykhs.
January 26 2022
Culture
Travel with art critics to South Ossetia
It was one of the most important trips for us in 2021. Tour to South Ossetia (plus North Ossetia and Ingushetia) for professional art critics, historians and religious scholars.
January 4 2022
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About the Teberda National Park and our expedition there in July 2021
The Teberda Nature Reserve became a national park in the fall of 2021. What are the consequences of this? We'll see...

In the meantime, I want to share my impressions of the hike through the rarely visited valleys of the Teberda Nature Reserve in July 2021.
December 24 2021
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Visa to Georgia
March 14 2018
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Russian visa
In general you need to obtain a Russian visa to get into the country. Please be sure to check the list of 43 countries, which citizens are not required to get a Russian visa...
The citizens of the following list of 52 foreign countries are eligible for the unified e-visa...
March 9 2016
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Visa to Armenia
April 13 2018
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Visa to Azerbaijan
March 5 2018
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Visa to Abkhazia
To get an Abkhazian visa is a slightly long process that has to be started at least 2 weeks in advance of your journey. Your passport must be valid for at least 6 months after your planned entry to Abkhazia...
August 8 2017
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Entry permit for the South Ossetia
South Ossetia does not issue visas. Moreover, the region has yet to establish an accurately operating procedure for obtaining entry permits. Visitors are required to get an entry permit, which is not a document, but a phone call from the ministry of Foreign Affairs to the checkpoint in Upper Ruk village. The KGB (Committee of State Security) controls all visits to South Ossetia by foreign tourists, that is why tourists can visit South Ossetia only when accompanied by a local guide at all times.
February 2 2016
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Special permits in different Caucasian Areas
Since we started to explore the Caucasus, we’ve visited almost every corner of each country. Of course, we were also interested in the most remote and less popular places, where we sometimes came face to face with restrictions. Be it a region affected by war or just an area with closed borders, you usually have to have special permits from local authorities to get in...
August 9 2017
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4 reasons to travel to South Ossetia
Shortly after the events of 2008 we decided to conduct a detailed survey of the then new Caucasian republics and Nagorno-Karabakh with a similar status. But as we had already been in Abkhazia and Karabakh, South Ossetia was a genuine “white spot on the map”, and for many it still remains one…
August 23 2013
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Talysh
Talysh is one of Azerbaijan’s most densely populated rural regions. Dotted with traditional villages full of kind-hearted and hospitable people, it’s the perfect place to experience village life-style and enjoy the natural beauty of the surrounding landscape.
April 11 2020
Culture
How to Travel to Abkhazia from Georgia
The most convenient way to get to the Abkhazian border is to take the night train from Tbilisi to Zugdidi (Georgian city close to the border). Be sure to purchase tickets at the train station in Tbilisi or at the Georgian Railways website in advance...
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7 reasons to visit Abkhazia
Did you know that there is an exquisite little country located just ten kilometers from Sochi or Zugdidi?
August 26 2017
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Six reasons for your Dagestan travel
Upon arrival a lot of people ask me: “Is Dagestan in Russia or not?”
January 24 2018
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Seven Secrets of the Kubachi Shawl
The Daghestani village Kubachi is, first of all, famous for its goldsmiths. But this village is known not only for its jewelry…
September 29 2016
Culture
On the Abkhaz Cattle Husbandry: the Share of the Sylvan Deity
The Abkhaz regarded the forest as an animate creature. It was particularly revered by shepherds who would exclaim upon driving their herds into the forest: “O, Forest, give us the warmth of your eyes!” No special sacrifices were offered to the spirit of the forest, however, the shepherds used to observe one singular ritual related to the forest cult.
July 1 2018
Culture
Kabardian shashka
“My words won’t be compelling unless I demonstrate one movement.”
I am shifting from foot to foot, holding a wooden plank. The director of the National Museum of Kabardino-Balkaria, Felix Nakov is standing in front of me like a cowboy from a western...
November 13 2017
Culture
New Russian winemakers
A couple of months back we discovered a wine region in the westmost corner of the Caucasus.
August 19 2018
Kitchen
How one “chudu” has driven a wedge between two villages
August 22 2018
Kitchen
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