Summit the Savage Mountain from the North
Highlights
Caucasus Mountains, Mount Elbrus
Group Tour
9 Days
Easy
Description
Go trekking on this volcano mountain of the Caucasus Mountain Range in southern Russia. You will be able to summit especially with the help of local mountain guides and several acclimatizing hikes. Enjoy the snow-covered peaks and fresh mountain air.
Itinerary
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Arrive
Meet at Mineralnye Vody Airport or railway station, (plan arrival no later than 12 noon) and transfer to Emmanuel glade.
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Acclimatization
Enjoy an acclimatization hike with equipment to the refuge at 3700m, followed by a descent.
Sleep in tents or huts on Emanuel glade.
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Hike
Hike to the refuge with your Elbrus trekking guide.
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Acclimatization
Proceed for an acclimatization hike to Lents Rocks (4700m).
Stay overnight at the refuge (3700m).
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Rest day
Rest day. Preparations for summiting.
Stay overnight at the refuge (3700m).
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Summit
Summiting Mt. Elbrus, with start at 2 or 4 AM as the guide decides. Climbing Elbrus takes 6 to 10 hours.
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Reserve
Day reserved in case of bad weather.
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Descent
Descent and transfer to Mineralnye Vody.
Check into a hotel and take a walk.
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Departure
Transfer to Mineralnye Vody Airport.
What's Included
What's Excluded
Know Before You Go
Cancellation Policy
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For cancellations upto 2 days before the tour -
Refund of 80% of the tour price.
Price
| Adult | |
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| 1 to 15 | /person |
| Child | |
| 1 to 15 | /person |
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This is a group tour |
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