From the depths of the karadakh gorge to panoramas in the troll's language
It will be a journey to the remote village of Goor: you will hear the history of its impregnable towers, and nearby visit the namesake of the Norwegian landmark - a rock ledge hanging over the mountains. On the way, we will stop at the picturesque reservoirs and the Sulak Canyon, be impressed by the texture of the Karadakh gorge, talk about the culture and life of the mountaineers.
What awaits you
From Makhachkala, we will go to the village of Goor; we will pass through the Gimrinsky automobile tunnel, the longest in Russia, we will find ourselves at the confluence of three rivers and see where the Sulak canyon begins. And we will also visit the Irganai and Gotsatlinsky reservoirs, impressive in the bright color of the water.
Also in the program:
The Daton temple (6th century) is the only surviving Christian temple on the territory of Dagestan and another picturesque location on the route.
Karadakh Gorge - let's walk along the bottom of this gorge, created by the work of a painstaking river. Its walls almost close overhead, so there is always twilight.
The language of the troll is an Instagram point where it is not so easy to get to. From a height of 1700 meters, you will admire the dizzying views and take unusual pictures.
The village of Goor – you will see its famous defensive towers of the 14th century and find out why this village withstood long sieges
Old Kahib is an atmospheric place, one of the ghost villages that are often found in Dagestan.
On the way, you will hear the most curious things about the locations on our route. In which of the villages Imam Shamil was born and lived, where apricots are grown, how life is organized in the villages, what traditions are observed today - we will answer all your questions!
Organizational details
The tour will be conducted for you by a certified guide on a Japanese comfort-class minivan with all-wheel drive
The route is flexible and can be adjusted according to your wishes
The tour can be started from Makhachkala, Kaspiysk, Izberbash, Derbent
The road to the village of Goor takes 2.5-3 hours, but along the way we will make a lot of stops. A walk along the Karadakh gorge will take 20-30 minutes in one direction.
In rainy weather in the mountains, the excursion may be canceled or postponed: in heavy rain, the passage to the Karadakh Gorge is closed
Additional costs
Lunch - 300-600 rubles / person; unfortunately, in the mountains of Dagestan there are no comfortable restaurants and service "like in Turkey", but there is cordiality and hospitality
Coffee – 150 rub. (optional)
Meeting point: at your hotel or apartment
Max persons: 6
Price: 15600 rub. per excursion
Movement type: car
Your guide: Artem
Hello! My name is Artem, I love to travel and show the most interesting places of our world on my excursions and in multi-day tours. I lived in Phuket for 5 years, and during the pandemic I moved to Dagestan. These two regions are beautiful in their own way and even somewhat similar. In Thailand, I like to show secret places without tourists, and in Dagestan – the hospitality of the local mountaineers. Together with my team we have conducted more than 500 excursions in 6 years and almost 60 tours - entrust us with your holidays, and you will not regret!