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The meeting of the New Year 2020 in Dombay is an opportunity to spend time actively, enjoy the beauty of mountain nature and recharge for a long time with positive emotions. This small town is called the pearl of the Caucasus. Due to the growing popularity among tourists, service and infrastructure is constantly developing, but at the same time, prices remain affordable compared to Krasnaya Polyana or other ski resorts.
Ski resort
Dombay is a famous Russian ski resort. The city is located at the foot of the Caucasus Mountains, and therefore is great for skiing. The southwestern slopes of Mount Mussa-Achitara are considered the best place for descent. The ski slopes start at an altitude of approximately 3200 m above sea level.
Dombay is great for both professionals and beginners. All tracks in the resort are indicated in several colors:
- Green. Sloping and safe trails. Suitable for people who have never skied before.
- Blue. More difficult tracks. Tourists with minimal skills can ride them.
- Red. Only suitable for experienced skiers, as they differ in complex terrain, steep slopes and ledges.
- The black. High hazard tracks. They can ride only professional skiers who love extreme sports.
The city has several lifts and a cable car, so there are no problems with climbing to the top of the mountain. Although during the holidays, queues may appear.
In general, prices for holidays in the winter of 2020 at a ski resort in Dombai are low. The cost of a single trip on a lift varies between 100-200 rubles. For outdoor enthusiasts it is more profitable to purchase a subscription for a day - from 1500 rubles. You can rent skis or a snowboard in the city. The cost is from 1000 rubles per day, although during the New Year holidays prices may rise slightly. Work and school training. You can go through individual training or in a group. Price - from 800 rubles. For children - from 400 rubles.
Dombay is well suited for families. There are gentle slopes for children. The climate is mild. The average air temperature is about -5 degrees, snow cover is about 20 cm. The city is located in a valley and is surrounded by mountains on all sides, so strong winds are rare here. It is important to grab sunglasses from home, as there are many sunny days in the city in winter.
Entertainment
In addition to skiing and snowboarding, there are many other attractions in Dombay:
- horse rides;
- paragliding;
- descent on a zorb;
- ice rinks;
- Snowmobiling
- visit to the sauna or bath.
In many hotels and entertainment venues you can play billiards or bowling, swim in the pool. Crystal clear air and incredible beauty of nature contribute to hiking in the surroundings. Fir forests, snow-white slopes of the mountains and New Year's illumination allow you to take beautiful photos as a keepsake.
Excursions to the main attractions are another popular attraction among tourists. It is recommended to visit the following places:
- Glacier Alibek. Amazing travelers with its size. Unforgettable impressions leave dips up to 60 meters deep. In this place you can see a unique icefall.
- Azgek lakes. In total, there are 9 lakes in the gorge of the same name, but two of them have easy access. The incredible beauty of the water surface leaves an indelible impression on the memory.
- Gorge of the Amanauz River.A seething river flows between the steep slopes of the mountains. Both the canyon and the river fascinate with its beauty and originality.
Cafes and restaurants
Most tourists spend New Year's Eve in one of the cafes or restaurants. And although prices for the New Year 2020 in Dombai will traditionally rise, the costs will still be small compared to other resorts and cities. The average bill is from 5 thousand rubles.
Cafes and restaurants usually serve dishes of Caucasian cuisine: manti, hitchina, lagman, chanakhi, etc. Although you can choose Russian or European cuisine. In almost all establishments, visitors are offered trout dishes. Near the town there are several trout farms.
You can spend New Year's Eve in the following institutions:
- "At the stream";
- Alibek;
- "Courage";
- "Aryuchat";
- "At Zuli" and others.
In addition to the festive feast, travelers can count on an entertainment program with live music, dancing, contests.
Accommodation
You can stop at the New Year holidays in one of the hotels or hotels. The cost of living depends on the number of stars, the level of service and other factors. For a day you will have to pay from 2000 to 12 000 rubles. Most hotels offer tourists an entertainment program, so you do not have to miss New Year's Eve.
A more affordable accommodation option is a stay in a sanatorium or a recreation center. In this case, you will have to pay from 1.5-1.7 thousand rubles for knocks. You can also rent an apartment inexpensively - from 2,000 rubles per day. It is better to book accommodation in a few months, since before the holidays it will be quite difficult to choose the best option for cost and service.
Offers from tour operators
Travel agencies offer inexpensive tours for the New Year 2020 in Dombay. Together with a flight from Moscow for a tour for two for 5-7 days, you will have to pay from 45 to 60 thousand rubles, although there are more expensive offers. Included in the price:
- flight;
- transfer from the airport to the hotel;
- New Year's banquet;
- tours;
- food, etc.
To clarify the package of services should be with a tour operator before buying.
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