Climb Mt. Elbrus in Russia

offered by supplier M15969 (read about supplier)

Key Information:
Tour Duration: 14 day(s)
Group Size: 1 - 99 people
Destination(s): Russia
Specialty Categories: Mountain/Rock Climbing
Season: September
Airfare Included: No
Tour Customizable: No
Minimum Per Person Price: 3100 US Dollar (USD)
Maximum Per Person Price: 3300 US Dollar (USD)

Not technically demanding, climbing Elbrus is a great mix of international travel, culture, and physical challenge. We work with Russian guides who have summited the mountain countless times, and have the local connections required to smooth out some of the rough edges of travel in Russia. We offer a great itinerary that gives you a great chance for success on the mountain, while fitting into a traditional two week vacation, and giving you a chance to see some of Moscow.

Tour Itinerary:

Day 1: Arrive in Moscow, transfer to hotel

Day 2: City tour of Moscow - See the Kremlin, Red Square, St Basil's, the GUM. We'll travel through the beautiful and efficient Moscow subway. According to most, the "public" subway was constructed to hide the more extensive secret KGB subway that hides under the city. It's also a great day to reunite with lost luggage and missed flights.

Day 3: Fly to Mineralniye Vody (1 1/2 hours) mini van ride to Terskol, at the base of Elbrus (4 hours)

Day 4: Acclimatization hike

Day 5: Ride cable car to Krugazor Hut on mountain, 3100meters, Acclimatization hike up the mountain, sleep at Krugazol

Day 6: Ride cable car and chair lift to Barrel huts, 3800 meters. Hike to Priyut 11, then sleep in the famous barrels

Day 7: Move to Priyut 11, 4000 meters, hike to Pastuhova Rocks, 4600 meters, sleep in Priyut 11

Day 8-11: Summit days!

Day 12: Descend mountain to Terskol, overnight in hotel

Day 13: Drive from Terskol to Mineralniye Vody, fly from Mineralniye Vody to Moscow. Overnight in hotel.

Day 14: Fly home from Moscow

Includes:

- All accomodations in Russia
- Transfers to and from all airports (assuming group travel)
- Guided city tour of Moscow
- All meals on the mountain
- All meals in Terskol (at the base of the mountain)
- Breakfasts in Moscow
- A local Russian climbing guide
- An American climbing guide from the Outdoor Adventure Club

Notes:
Airfare is not included in the tour price.

Member: $3100
Non-member: $3300

Supplier Information

Location: USA
Joined InfoHub: Mar 2007
Client Request Served: 6

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