Excursions to Sulak Canyon from Makhachkala — Private, Standard

1-day excursion to Sulak Canyon from Makhachkala, with a boat ride on the Chirkey Reservoir. Visit the most beautiful natural locations of Dagestan in a private format.

Departure from

Makhachkala

Kaspiysk

Derbent

Schedule and prices

When booking a private excursion, 1,000 ₽ per person is paid from the total cost of the excursion, and the remaining amount is paid on-site on the day of the excursion.

Excursions are held year-round, and the schedule is available for the next 6 months of 2026.

April

May

June

July

August

September

Transfer

14 900 ₽

Participants

3 800 ₽

Description

Excursion to Sulak Canyon with a boat ride on the Chirkey Reservoir from Makhachkala. One-day private trip in comfortable air-conditioned transport with an experienced local guide.

Program

During the day, participants visit the key natural attractions of the route, viewpoints, and iconic locations of Sulak Canyon.

The guide accompanies your group throughout the excursion, coordinates the route and timing, and provides informational support.

Meeting and Departure Point — Makhachkala

The vehicle will pick you up at the specified address. Departure within Makhachkala is included in the price.

ℹ️ Important: the departure time is preliminary; possible deviations usually do not exceed ±30 minutes. The final time will be announced the day before the tour at 22:00.

07:30

Observation Deck on the “Goat Hill” Cliff

Panoramic view of the Chirkey Hydroelectric Station and surroundings. One of the most impressive points of the route.

Observation Deck with a View of the Chirkey Reservoir

Offers a view of the water surface and mountain landscapes, an excellent spot for photos.

Observation Deck with a View of the Sulak Canyon

Get acquainted with the scale and depth of the canyon from above, a key viewpoint on the route.

“Noho” Complex (optional)

Suspension bridge and caves. Entrance ticket is paid separately: 500 ₽ on weekdays and 700 ₽ on weekends. Additionally, if desired: bungee and zipline (paid separately).

You must inform the guide in advance if you wish to visit this location.

Set Lunch

Fish or meat dishes to choose from.

“Glavryba” Trout Farm

Stop on the farm’s territory, opportunity to get acquainted with local cuisine and relax.

Chirkey Reservoir

Boat ride on the Chirkey Reservoir — one of the most vivid stages of the route.

Sary-Kum Sand Dune

A unique natural site — the largest sand dune in Europe, the final point of the route.

19:00

Return Point — Makhachkala

The vehicle will return you to the specified address in Makhachkala.

ℹ️ Important: the return time is approximate and may change, including depending on road and weather conditions.

Included in the price

Transfer — private, just for you and your group
Excursion program
Boat ride
Entrance tickets *
Set lunch
Eco fee

Not included in the price

Entrance ticket to the “Noho” complex — optional, payable on site.

Organizational information

Departure Information

The day before the excursion, at 22:00 MSK, a message is sent to all participants via WhatsApp and the email provided at the time of booking. The message will include:

exact pickup time,
guide-driver’s contact details,
vehicle license plate number.

Please check the messages in advance to avoid delays during pickup.

Transportation

Transfers during the excursion are carried out in comfortable vehicles: sedans, SUVs, minivans, and minibuses (Mercedes, Volkswagen, Toyota, Honda, and similar), equipped with air conditioning.

Vehicles are selected automatically depending on the group size to ensure comfort for all participants.

Mandatory requirements

Possession of an identity document specified at the time of booking
Compliance with the guide’s instructions and safety rules
Prohibition of participation under the influence of alcohol
Age restrictions — according to the conditions of the selected private tour
Basic physical fitness corresponding to the route

ℹ️ Detailed participation rules, including clothing requirements when visiting religious sites, cancellation and refund conditions, are available on the “Rules for excursions and tours” page.

Recommendations

Comfortable, closed clothing and seasonal footwear
Headwear and sun protection
Water and a light snack
Cash (in the mountains, cards are not accepted everywhere and there is limited internet)
Personal medications

Notes

The order and duration of stops during private excursions may vary slightly depending on weather conditions, road, and organizational circumstances, without affecting the content of the program.

Mini-groups — groups of up to 10 people are accompanied by a guide-driver, who simultaneously serves as both guide and driver. This ensures individual attention and a more flexible itinerary.