Land in Mineralnye Vody and transfer to the Hotel in Baksan Valley- Terksol (about three hour’s drive)
After a late-night arrival, catch some sleep at the hotel to prepare yourself for the following day.
Duration: 8 Days
Max elevation: 5642m
Elbrus, the highest peak in Europe has 5,642 meters and it is part of the world-renowned Seven Summits.
This extinct volcano is a beautiful challenge and a good introduction to high altitude and mountaineering skills. The most achievable route is the South face, which is the one we will climb.
The landscapes, kind people, and nice food will make the experience unforgettable.
In just 8 days you will conquer the roof of Europe and immerse yourself in a completely unique experience that will stay in your memories for life.
Want the quick overview? See our English summary or the resumen en español.
- Transfers: MVD Airport- Hotel-MVD Airport transfers (pick up and drop off)
- Hotel Accommodation in Terskol: 5 nights in a bed and breakfast in a double room. 2 nights in shared mountain huts (share with the group)
- Permits: National Park fee, climbing permit, and rescue service check-in
- Food & Lodging: 3 meals a day while in the huts. Breakfast and one meal for the rest of the days at the hotel in Terskol. Celebrating dinner after the summit.
- Summit certificates
- Cable car to go up and down the lodges and snow cat to go up to 4800 on summit day
- Guide: Government-licensed guide on all tours (English speaker) and one guide per three-person or summit day (depending on group size) and international team leader
- Medical kit
- Complete guide and consultancy with gear list, recommendations (medical kits, insurance, internet, general info). WhatsApp group.
- Airfare: International flight from and to Mineralyne Vody
- Russia Entry visa fee
- Meals in Terksol except the specified area included
- Rescue evacuation: Medical and emergency rescue evacuation costs if required (rescue, evacuation, helicopter, mediation, tests, hospitalization costs)
- Extra: Any other services or activities which are not mentioned in the itinerary or any other item not listed in the “cost included” section
- Optional extra: customized training & nutrition plan (on request)
- Tips for the staff
- Personal equipment or rental: Clothing, sleeping bag, climbing gear
- Personal expenses: Telephone, internet service during the trek, hot shower, toiletries, battery recharge, laundry, alcoholic beverages
- Extra nights in case of early arrival or late departure, (due to any reason) than the scheduled itinerary
- Hot springs in Mineralyne Vody
Reviews
What our travelers say
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Voytek Getler
★★★★★ Google
An outstanding experience with Thin Air Trips! Isa and the team brought so much care, enthusiasm and professionalism to the whole adventure. Their thoughtful planning, clear communication and attention to detail made everything feel smooth and well organised, allowing me to relax and enjoy the experience.
What stood out most was the personal approach. Isa was approachable, helpful and always happy to answer questions. You could really feel her passion for the mountains and her commitment to making the trip special.
A fantastic team that I would happily recommend to anyone looking for a memorable trekking or mountain adventure. Thank you, Isa and Thin Air Trips—I would love to join you again!
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Diana Padilla
★★★★★ Google
I’ve now travelled with Thin Air Trips twice — to Torres del Paine and Kyrgyzstan — and both trips were absolutely incredible. Two very different destinations, but equally unforgettable adventures!
One of the best things about travelling with them is that they take care of everything. From planning the itinerary to organising accommodation, transport and all the logistics along the way, they make the whole experience feel easy. There’s so much that goes into organising trips like these, and having it all managed means you can relax, enjoy the adventure and focus on the places you’ve come to explore.
Torres del Paine was spectacular, and Kyrgyzstan was another amazing experience, with breathtaking mountains and landscapes that will stay with me for a long time. Both trips gave me so many special moments and memories that I’ll always treasure.
For me, the real value of Thin Air Trips is being able to experience these extraordinary destinations without the stress of coordinating everything myself. You get all the excitement of an adventure, with the reassurance that the details are taken care of.
The fact that I booked a second trip after my first probably says it all! I would happily travel with them again and highly recommend them to anyone looking for a well-organised, memorable adventure. An easy five stars!
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Fernando O
★★★★★ Google
Fuimos con ellos al Ararat y todo perfecto, organización de 10, muy buena comunicación antes y durante el viaje, y muy buenos guías. Repetiremos!
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Sinji W
★★★★★ Google
I had a fantastic experience travelling to Russia to summit Mt Elbrus. Isa has been really communicative and helpful. I had a lot of hestitations about travelling to the region, but all went smooth and the entire trip was amazing. The team on ground were also just as professional and helpful, really helping to take off the logitical pressure and allowing me to focus on the summit.
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ELENA A.A.
★★★★★ Google
Espectacular!!la ruta , la organización , la gente…repetiré sin duda!
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Alicia Marquez
★★★★★ Google
Viaje top y equipo mejor aún!
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