Meet at the airport. We’ll drive to Derbent, the oldest city in Russia, and take a tour of the Lun ekranoplane, frozen by the sea. Then, we’ll explore the old “magals” (streets) and ascend the famous Derbent Fortress at sunset. A stroll through the beautiful, nocturnal Derbent follows. We’ll spend the night in a cozy and comfortable guesthouse in Derbent.

A delicious and hearty breakfast awaits before we head towards the mountains, passing through authentic villages, with a quick bite of local cuisine along the way. Our first major stop is the giant Tobot waterfall. We’ll then explore Matlas Nature Park and the Dagestan “Narnia,” a stone bowl. We’ll settle into a cozy mountain home, “At Aunt Zainab’s,” which offers all the comforts of home. A traditional mountain dinner awaits, with an optional khinkal cooking class. In the morning, Aunt Zainab will treat us to her signature apricot porridge and a Dagestan breakfast.

We’ll drive to the Karadak Gorge, explore, capture amazing photos, and create memories that will make your friends envious. Our journey then takes a mystical turn as we visit the abandoned village of Old Kahib and the defensive towers in the village of Goor at sunset—for their unique Dagestan charm is a sight to behold. We’ll check into a stylish mountain house with all amenities and a breathtaking view. En route, we’ll visit an ancient mountain monastery, nearly 1000 years old!

After a substantial breakfast, we’ll head to the most unusual waterfall in Dagestan, the underground Seltin Waterfall. We then visit the village of Chokh, a place steeped in history with breathtaking views. We’ll sample authentic Chokh botiшал (a local dish) before heading to the ghost village of Gamshutl, where everyone will be captivated by the mystical atmosphere of a village that has been abandoned for nearly 40 years. We’ll watch the sunset in the mountains before returning to our cozy house for a delicious dinner and a well-deserved rest after a busy day.

We’ll rise early, enjoying a nutritious Dagestan breakfast. We’ll head to the largest reservoir in the North Caucasus, the Chirkey Reservoir, where a lovely boat ride awaits. After, we’ll enjoy our final lunch and the iconic view from the observation deck of the Sulak Canyon. We’ll visit the sandy Barkhan Sarykum, the setting for the film “White Sun of the Desert.” Transfer to Makhachkala airport.