Heli safari in the Greater Caucasus Mountains
Main Caucasus Ridge
Standard group
3 guests
1 guide in each group
1 or 2 groups per helicopter
989 000 ₽ / 1 person
The programme is possible with a full group or additional payment for a full group. We recommend buying returnable air tickets.
High-altitude glacier skiing, unforgettable views of the Caucasus Mountains, endless snowfields and steep couloirs.
What’s in store for you?
With favourable weather conditions we will make 7 — 15 descents per day.
We will fly to the beautiful snow of the Caucasus Mountains on a modern Eurocopter Lama helicopter.
Safety and comfort will be provided by a team of professionals from the Russian Mountain Guides Association.
The ultimate action-packed mountain holiday with accommodation in a comfortable hotel.
Altitude gradients: up to 1500 metres per descent
Ski area: drop-offs up to 4200m, alpine high relief
— transfer to Mineralnye Vody airport;
— 5 days of skiing;
—6 hours of flight time for each group;
— services of a certified ski guide for each group;
— single comfortable accommodation + breakfasts and lunches in the mountains;
— avalanche equipment rental (gauges, feelers, shovels, ABS backpacks).
— 5 days of skiing;
—6 hours of flight time for each group;
— services of a certified ski guide for each group;
— single comfortable accommodation + breakfasts and lunches in the mountains;
— avalanche equipment rental (gauges, feelers, shovels, ABS backpacks).
The price includes:
— flight to Mineralnye Vody;
— insurance;
— drinks, lunches and dinners in the restaurant;
— alternative activities;
— helicopter transfer from Mineralnye Vody to Terskol and back (on request);
— single accommodation;
— additional flight time (360 000 ₽ / hour per helicopter on a per-minute basis).
— insurance;
— drinks, lunches and dinners in the restaurant;
— alternative activities;
— helicopter transfer from Mineralnye Vody to Terskol and back (on request);
— single accommodation;
— additional flight time (360 000 ₽ / hour per helicopter on a per-minute basis).
Not included in the price:
1 February
Gathering of the group in Pyatigorsk, meeting with guides, briefing, getting equipment, overnight in hotel.
2 February
Departure from Pyatigorsk in the morning, skiing in the area of the upper Kuban River to the west of Elbrus — this is one of the best high altitude freeride areas in the Caucasus. Huge choice of slopes with different gradient and relief, glacier skiing, grandiose views of Elbrus. On the same day it is possible to ski on the slopes of Elbrus, Kugutai in the Adyl-su gorge. After skiing we will stop at the hotel ‘Philosophy of Mountains'.
3 February
Departure from the hotel, skiing in the Adyr-Su valley — a fantastic secluded mountain area with the possibility of very interesting high-altitude skiing and delicious steep couloirs. Then a couple of descents in the upper reaches of Chegem valley, after which we will be waiting for the high-mountain pearl of the Caucasus — Bezenghi, where 6 of 8 five-thousanders of the Caucasus are located. For overnight stay we will fly to Upper Balkaria, namely to the secluded hotel Maral, located at an altitude of 2000 metres on the border of the Caucasus reserve.
Riding in the area of Upper Balkaria and Bezenghi, return to the base in Pyatigorsk.
4 February
5-6 February
Reserve days in case of non-flying weather.
End of programme, evening flight home.
7 February
Programme of heliski tour to Prielbrusie
Daily schedule
08:00 — 09:00
Breakfast.
09:30 — 15:30
Heliski with a break for lunch.
19:00
Dinner.
The boutique hotel offers modern rooms equipped with everything you need for a comfortable stay. In the main building there is a restaurant where you can have breakfast, lunch or dinner. There is a pond with trout, arbours and a bathhouse.
Maral Hotel is located at the height of more than 2000 metres above sea level surrounded by mountains, peaks, greenery and the river in the Ushtulu valley. From the windows of the rooms you can enjoy stunning views of the mountains and the river.
Maral Hotel is located at the height of more than 2000 metres above sea level surrounded by mountains, peaks, greenery and the river in the Ushtulu valley. From the windows of the rooms you can enjoy stunning views of the mountains and the river.
The price includes:
Not included in the price:
Programme price
3 guests, 1 guide per group, 1 or 2 groups per helicopter
989 000 ₽ / 1 person / standard group
— 6 hours of flight time per group;
— the services of a certified ski guide for each group;
— transfer to Mineralnye Vody airport;
— 5 days of riding;
— single comfortable accommodation + breakfasts and lunches in the mountains;
— rent of avalanche equipment (gauges, feelers, shovels, ABS backpacks).
— a flight to Mineralnye Vody;
— helicopter transfer from Mineralnye Vody to Terskol and back (on request);
— insurance;
— drinks, lunches and dinners in the restaurant;
— alternative activities;
— single accommodation;
— additional flight time (360 000 ₽ / hour per helicopter on a per-minute basis).
Additional activities in the event of inclement weather
- Freeride;
- A skitour in one of the gorges;
- Gastronomic tourism.
When activating the ABS system
When activating the ABS system outside of the avalanche threat situation, payment: 10 000 ₽.
Suspension from skating
By the decision of the guide, a participant may be suspended from skating if the level of his technical or physical fitness does not match the level of the other members of the group – the participant significantly "slows down" the group, creates a danger for himself or other members of the group. In this case, the organizing company does not make any compensation.
In which cases a refund is not made?
Refunds are not made due to the inability to ride for the following reasons:
— illness or injury received both before and during the program;
— inability to ride due to fatigue;
— unwillingness or impossibility for the client to ride due to bad weather conditions or heavy snow conditions (provided that safe riding is possible on this day).
— illness or injury received both before and during the program;
— inability to ride due to fatigue;
— unwillingness or impossibility for the client to ride due to bad weather conditions or heavy snow conditions (provided that safe riding is possible on this day).
How do I book a seat?
To reserve a place in the group, you have to pay 50% of the price of the program. The rest of the amount is paid no later than three months before the start of the program.
Booking and Refund Policy
Reservations are made using the feedback form and by phone: +7 938 868 48 68.
In case the group does not use up the flight time
If the group has not used up flight time due to non-flying weather, we make a refund at the rate of 250.000 RUR for 1 flight hour per group. Billing per minute. Such a refund is not possible at the early termination of the program on the initiative of the client.
In what cases is a refund made?
We guarantee a 100% refund or transfer of the program to other dates in case of force majeure. These include natural disasters, civil unrest, epidemics, decisions of public authorities that make it impossible to carry out our program.
No penalty is provided if the participant who abandoned the program found a replacement.
No penalty is provided if the participant who abandoned the program found a replacement.
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