Only have a day or two? Pick one of our most-loved day trips. Hotel pickup at 8 a.m., back by sunset, every place worth seeing, no fluff.
Top pick
Dagestan's two natural icons in a single day. Boat ride at the bottom of Europe's deepest canyon, lunch at a panoramic terrace, sand dunes in the afternoon.
The UNESCO-listed citadel of Naryn-Kala, the old town, the 8th-century Juma Mosque, a glass of Derbent wine and seafood by the Caspian.
A long but unforgettable day. Drive to the foot of Gamsutl, 40-minute hike up to the abandoned village at 1,418 m, dinner in nearby Chokh with a local family.
Two hidden gems of central Dagestan. Walk through the narrow, light-streaked Karadakh Gorge, then into the cave-set Saltinsky underground waterfall.
A workshop visit to Kubachi, where eight centuries of silver craft live on. Watch masters at work, try engraving yourself, and stop at Kala-Koreysh fortress on the way back.
Drive to the high Khunzakh plateau, walk to the edge of the Tobot waterfall (70 m drop), visit the ancient royal towers of the Avar khans.
South to the Caspian: walk through Russia's only subtropical liana forest, then sunbathe and swim at a quiet southern beach. Great for families.
Whitewater rafting on the Avar Koisu river, zip-line across a gorge, and an ATV ride along forest tracks. Adrenaline packed into a single day.
Pick any two or three places from our attractions list — we'll combine them into a private day trip with your own driver and guide. Ideal for photographers and small groups.
All excursions include hotel pickup in Makhachkala, transport in a comfortable vehicle, an English-speaking guide, lunch, and entrance fees. Minimum group size 2 guests; private departures available on request.
Pay nothing until the day of the tour. Cancel free up to 24 hours before departure.
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