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The Dune Festival
From 26 800₽ per person
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Type: Multi-day activity
* In the middle of the steppes, among the picturesque sandy landscapes, guests will find a synergy of drive, rave and the ethnic uniqueness of the Buddhist republic.
The program of the Festival:
- Khan-Barkhan technical sports competition on SUVs, ATVs, motorcycles and buggies in the Khan-auto, Khan-quadro, Khan-moto and Khan-buggy classes, which will give participants the opportunity to experience adrenaline and speed on exciting races on sand dunes and attract attention to the problem of ecology in the steppe
- The extreme marathon "Adyk Ultra", where participants will be able to test their endurance and overcome difficult desert conditions. This is not only a test of the physical fitness and character of the participants, but also an opportunity to reflect on the problem of desertification and the importance of its solution.
The music festival will offer an exciting program with performances by leading Kalmyk DJs, the headliner of the festival will be DJ Marat Taturas (Ufa) and a hot fire show from Astrakhan
- Kite flying, colorful Holi Colors celebration and much more. There will be a chillout zone and a food court.
- An exhibition where guests of Kalmykia will be introduced to the history, culture and traditions of the Oirats, the life of the nomads and the peculiarities of the unusual, hearty national Kalmyk cuisine
- Riding horses and camel ships of the desert
We invite all fans of electronic music, buggy rallies and extreme marathons to join us at the festival in the desert and become part of the movement to combat desertification and preserve the ecological balance of Kalmykia.
The festival will be held in a two-day format, 30 km from the village of Adyk. The event is designed to introduce vacationers to the ethnographic atmosphere of the "Bumba country", as the ancient Oirat epic "Dzhangar" refers to the fabulous ancestral homeland of modern Kalmyks, who lived, without aging, in eternal spring. The guests will be told about the history, culture and traditions of the Oirats, they will learn about the life of the nomads, ride horses and camels, and enjoy Kalmyk national dishes.
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day 01
14.06.24
Type of accommodation:Hotel
12:30 Meeting of tourists at the airport of Elista with the sign "Destino Tour"
(Subject to the closed airport in Elista, arrival in Volgograd before 09:45, the timing of the tour is shifted 1 hour later.
10:00 Transfer to Elista by transport of the transport company - 300 km - 4.5 hours - self-paid)
13:00 Lunch at the ethno-cafe - included in the price of the Menu: Kalmyk cuisine, on request - European cuisine
14:00 Check-in at the hotel
15:00 N.N. Palmov National Museum of Local Lore
16:15 The memorial complex "Exodus and Return" is one of the most interesting monuments in Elista. It was created by Ernst Neizvestny. The monument is dedicated to the deportation and subsequent return of the Kalmyks. It's a difficult place, but we recommend visiting it.
17:00 Visit to the Central Hurul "Golden Monastery of Shakyamuni Buddha", the largest Buddhist temple in the Republic of Kalmykia, and one of the largest in Europe.
18:30 Guided tour of Elista.
There are a lot of parks, squares and lawns in Elista. If you consider that this lush vegetation is located in the semi-desert zone, you can imagine how much effort and effort it takes to maintain Elista in an evergreen state.
Walking tour of the city center with a tour of the rotunda "Pagoda of seven Days", where the largest prayer drum in Europe is installed — kurde, sculptural compositions, statues of Buddha Shakyamuni, Altn Bosch — Golden Gate Altn Bosch, made in the traditions of Buddhist architecture: airy structures, the presence of gold, red, white colors, curved roofs buildings. The life story of the Kalmyk people stretches along Altn Bosch, which the artist Nikolai Borisov put into 28 paintings.
19:30 Welcome dinner – included in the price
Well wishes from the soloists of the folk folklore ensemble "Zulturgan", Kalmyk songs
day 02
15.06.24
Type of accommodation:Hotel
ALL EXPENSES AT THE FESTIVAL - MEALS, OVERNIGHT STAY, PARTICIPATION IN EVENTS FOR AN ADDITIONAL FEE
07:00 Breakfast at the hotel, check-out with your belongings. Those who wish may not check out and return to the hotel after visiting the Dune Festival.
08:00 Departure to the village of Adyk - 150km.
PARTICIPATION IN THE EVENTS OF THE FESTIVAL - competitions are planned in the steppe on off-road vehicles, quad bikes and buggies, a chillout zone and a food court will work, a rave show with local and invited musicians and a fire show will be held in the evening.
Overnight in a tent camp, meals at the Festival are self-paid
day 03
16.06.24
Type of accommodation:Hotel
ALL EXPENSES AT THE FESTIVAL- MEALS, OVERNIGHT STAY, PARTICIPATION IN EVENTS FOR AN ADDITIONAL FEE
03:00 Only for those guests who have not checked out, return to Elista. Rest until 12:00
PARTICIPATION IN THE EVENTS OF THE FESTIVAL - guests will be offered to participate in a marathon around the hottest point of the country (registration for participation in the marathon race at the Ministry of Sports and Youth Policy of the Republic of Kalmykia), in an environmental campaign to plant seedlings of the dzhezgun steppe plant and yoga classes.
Meals at the Festival are paid for independently.
For guests who did not stay on the second day of the festival and returned to Elista, after a rest at the hotel, we offer:
13:00 Lunch – self-payment
14:00 Optional, upon request, a master class on felting, a master class on making amulet dolls (the service must be booked in advance when booking the tour).
15:00 Hurul Shakyusn- Xume – old hurul
15:30 Ethno-khoton "Tseren"
- A solemn meeting of guests according to Kalmyk customs with a long song and horsemen "Holiday in the Kalmyk khoton"
- Tour of the yurts:
1. Museum of the Kalmyk Cossacks
2. Khan's yurt with an area of 120 sq.m
. 3. Oirat Mongol yurt
At the Ceren ethnochoton, you can:
— do a photo shoot in national costumes, there are authentic photo zones
— climb the Cossack observation tower,
— swing on a Mongolian swing.
— to shoot an arrow
— taste koumiss, the national fermented milk product - chigyan, araku - milk vodka, Kalmyk milk tea, bortsoki.
— camel riding
— go horseback riding
17:00 Departure to the Lone Poplar natural monument - 20 km
19:00 Return to Elista, free evening
day 04
17.06.24
Type of accommodation:Hotel
08:00 Breakfast at the hotel
09:00 Eviction
09:30 Visit to souvenir shops and markets
11:00 Transfer to Volgograd
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* the city of ElistaFinish point
* the city of ElistaHow to get
* Due to the temporary closure of Elista airport, it is necessary to take into account the additional costs of transfer from Volgograd (300 km) to Elista. The recommended arrival time is until 09:45 in Volgograd, the transfer from Volgograd departs at 10:00. Departure from Elista at 11-12 o'clock. Travel time is 4 hours, taking into account the time for arrival at the airport, we recommend that you purchase your flight after 17:30 For the city of Elista: Due to the temporary closure of the airport in Elista, additional transfer costs from Volgograd (300 km) must be taken into account.
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* Cancellation 14 days before arrival without penalty, less than 14 days - 50 fine%
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