13:20 - Excursion to Honey Waterfalls - acquaintance with the geological past and present of the Caucasian Mineral Waters resort region. From the laccolith mountains of Pyatigorsk to the Paleozoic granites in the canyon, where waterfalls roar, it's like turning over the stone pages of the life history of planet Earth. You will learn the process of formation of gorges, canyons, through holes in the mountains. And also, what kind of waterfalls there are. Honey waterfalls are a group of waterfalls, there are five of them, different in height, shape and saturation, with different names, they make noise in the gorge of the Alikonovka river near Kislovodsk. The largest of them reaches a height of 18 m. The name of the waterfalls explains the legend that you will hear. You will walk along the canyon of the river, 150 m long, admire the waterfalls, breathe the purest mountain air and visit the ethnographic museum "Karachayevskoye podvorye", which presents not only the dwelling of the mountaineer, but the animals that the Karachay people grow. Overlooking the waterfalls, you can taste freshly baked fragrant Karachai khichines and ayran– a drink of longevity. And what unites the mountain ayrani kefir and why ayran is so useful, the guide will tell you. During the tour, you will visit the Tea House courtyard. Once inside the House, you will not only taste herbal teas for free and you can buy your favorite ones as a souvenir, but you will get a real phytoingalation, inhaling the aromas of mountain herbs mixed with the aroma of spices and honey. In addition to teas, the owners of the farmstead offer natural Karachai sausages of their own production, cheeses, honey, sweets. You will also see and visit another monument of natural significance – Mount Koltso. This mountain is mentioned in the novel "The Hero of Our Time" by M.Y.Lermontov: "A large cavalcade went there to watch the sunset through a stone window." The legend of the sledge claims that the Ring Mountain fulfills wishes. Near the Ring Mountain, you can stroll through the souvenir market with a large assortment. Return - 18:30

from 06:30 - An excursion to the mountains to choose from. Option 1: - Excursion "To the sky-high heights of Upper Balkaria" You will walk to the famous Chegem waterfalls and absorb the energy of the falling water of the waterfalls. And then the path will take you to the karst lake, one of the deepest karst lakes in the world – the Blue Lake, which impresses with the uniqueness of the color of the water. You will have to walk along an ancient road, which in the old days was knocked out in a steep cliff. In the Cherek gorge, you will admire the grandeur of the local landscapes, and see the ancient fortresses of the Balkars. Option 2: - Excursion "Elbrus - to the peaks of the gray mountain" You will visit the main attraction of the Caucasus – Elbrus. The unique and most mysterious mountain of the Caucasian resort attracts millions of tourists from all over Russia and foreign countries. By participating in this tour, you will get acquainted with the highest mountainous region of the Central Caucasus – the Elbrus region, which is the largest center of skiing, mountaineering and tourism in Russia. The history of skiing began in our country in the Elbrus region, because the first cable car was built on Mount Cheget in 1964. Option 3: - Excursion "Dombai - the edge of the blue mountains" The most beautiful landscapes are located in the Caucasus. We invite you to visit a magnificent place – Dombay. The rich and interesting history of the North Caucasus will take you to the trails of the Great Silk Road, to the Byzantine trading posts, cultural traditions, customs and attractions. Dombai and its surroundings are mountains, coniferous forests, alpine meadows, blooming alpine rhododendron, the purest mountain rivers, the largest glaciers, numerous waterfalls. important! The New Year's banquet is organized by prior request at the Beshtau hotel, restaurants in Pyatigorsk (according to availability), the cost starts from 6000 rubles per 1 person.

13:20 - Tour of the resort towns of Pyatigorsk and Zheleznovodsk. The tour will introduce you to the history and sights of the resort towns of Pyatigorsk and Zheleznovodsk. From Hot Waters to Iron Waters - this is how the course of treatment on the Waters took place in the 19th century. Since it was an expensive pleasure in the 19th century, therefore, they were treated "in full": a month on Hot Waters, then a month on Iron and a month on Acidic Waters. Pyatigorsk and Zheleznovodsk are resort towns of Federal significance, differing in location, climatic conditions, history of development, architecture, with different mineral springs. Pyatigorsk is a romantic aerial gazebo: Aeolian harp, Chinese, as if floating over the Goryachevodsk valley, this mysterious underground lake of Mount Mashuk - Sinkhole, which, to see, you need to go inside the mountain. Walking around the city, you will admire the classics and modernity, Gothic and eclecticism of historical buildings: Restaurants, Lermontov and Pushkin baths, Pirogov baths, Lermontov Gallery. These elements of architectural decor create the image of a well-groomed European-style town of the 19th - early 20th centuries, complemented by the grottoes of Lermontov, Diana and, of course, the historical park "Flower Garden". Zheleznovodsk is a kind of oasis, but not in the desert, but in a dense forest. Unique in its waters, which have no analogues on the Eurasian continent, it is located in a picturesque intermountain valley surrounded by seven of the 16 mountains of Caucasian Mineral Waters. Going to this wonderful corner of the region, you will understand why the researchers called it "Little Switzerland". Among the mighty beeches and hornbeams at Zheleznaya Mountain and on its slopes, far from the hustle and bustle, its famous waters flow: Slavyanovskaya, Smirnovskaya, hidden in elegant pavilions. After visiting the tour, you will discover the incomparable Zheleznovodsk and the romantic Pyatigorsk – two cities, two worlds. Return - 18:30 Departure. The recommended departure time is not earlier than 20:30 Moscow time.