Legendary Caucasus self-drive vacations

Adventure Tour-
4×4 self-drive holidays

Rent UAZ Bukhanka 4×4 campers vans in Georgia or Dagestan

Discover the most remote attractions in the Caucasus with our fully equipped off-road campers. Where the road ends for others, your journey truly begins. We’ve prepared for you the most incredible places to camp in the beautiful wilderness. Ignite campfires under the stars and enjoy your individual holiday off the beaten path. Our English-speaking friends in their remote villages warmly welcome you as their guest. A unique and highly authentic journey where you get to know the people of the Caucasus on a very personal level.

We recommend 10-25 days for your adventure tour.

About the car

We rent classic Soviet-designed UAZ minibuses (still in production today). Thanks to a modern engine, disk brakes, ABS and power steering they drive very much like an ordinary car.

There is plenty of living room in the back, which fits a comfortable bed for two, fridge, fully equipped kitchen, and plenty of storage for your belongings. All vans come with stationary heating, so you will always be warm and comfortable.

Your safety is paramount for us, we start every tour with off-road driving training and introduce you to all gear and equipment on board. You will then start very well prepared in your unique holidays.

Prices & booking

Individually planned adventure trip in a fully equipped 4×4 camper van.

14 days and longer
November – March → 140 Euro / day
April – October → 176 Euro / day

less than 14 days
November – March → 156 Euro / day
April – October → 195 Euro / day

Please use our booking calendar to calculate the exact price of your tour.

For stays under 7 days or for more than two adults per van, please contact us us before booking.

Adventure Tour Example - 10 days

Day 1

We pick you up from the airport, introduce you to car and equipment and do off-road driving training. Together we finalize the details of your individual route before you start your unique journey.

Day 2 to 5
Driving scenic mountain roads, you pass magnificent Sulak Canyon, the magical waterfall cave Saltinski and explore Gamsutel, the Russian “Machu Picchu”. Visit some of our Dagestani friends in their sleepy mountain villages and enjoy their hospitality and local food. You will have plenty of opportunities to camp in beautiful spots in the wild.

Day 6 and 7
You will reach the coast in the south of Dagestan and visit the ancient city of Derbent. Then you to discover the wild Caspian Sea coast, camp on wonderful wild beaches.

Day 8 to 10

You are now driving to the southernmost tip, deep into the spectacular mountain scenery of the Caucasus where the highest village in Europe is located at 2560m. Enjoy the incredible mountain panoramas, visit thermal baths and follow forgotten paths to long-abandoned ghost villages.

When you return your car to say goodbye – we’ll make sure you are well fed before we drop you off at the airport again.

about 1050 km in total

What is included in this Tour?

UAZ 4×4 Camper (unlimited kilometres)
car insurance
off-road driving training
individual route configuration

English self-drive guidebook and maps
SIM card (unlimited internet)
transport from/to airport
24/7 assistance

4×4 recovery equipment
fridge + kitchen equipment
comfortable mattress, pillows

What should you bring?

For Dagestan, please bring an international driving licence.

Everything else, the complete camping gear including kitchen equipment, as well as sleeping bags, pillows, etc. are provided by us.

Adventure Tour with children?

You are very welcome to explore Dagestan as a family.

Our 4×4 campers can be equipped with seats for 1-3 children
(You can get child seats from us at no extra charge)

We have two children ourselves and have gained quite a lot of experience travelling by UAZ camper as a family over the years. If you have questions, please write us or call via WhatsApp +7 937 3324 835.

We will be happy to assist you.

Can I really camp wild everywhere?

Yes, driving and camping on public land is widely allowed in the Caucasus

You can easily set up camp and light a fire in a beautiful spot. Wild camping is actually quite common here and a popular way to relax and enjoy the wonders of nature with friends and family.

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Please note:
!!! The remaining available period in JULY is exclusively a DAGESTAN tour (Starts in Dagestan & ends in Dagestan)

!!! The available period in AUGUST is a tour that begins in DAGESTAN and ends in GEORGIA

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Comfort Tours-
Self-drive vacations with accommodation

We offer these tours only in Dagestan.

For visitors looking to discover the wonders of Dagestan by rental car but prefer to stay in guesthouses and hotels.
Following our custom made guidebook and self-drive map you easily find all great attractions in Dagestan. On your journey, we will introduce you to local people who are happy to welcome visitors from abroad and show you their unique culture.

We recommend 7-20 days for your Comfort Tour.
Tip: Booking 6-8 months in advance would be ideal as the best accommodations in the mountains are very popular and must be reserved well ahead

Your accomodation

Ethno Guesthouses
Spending the night in one of the lovingly restored traditional-style guest houses is like travelling back in time to the previous century.

With local families
Experience the famous Dagestani hospitality at local families who rent guest rooms to travelers.

Hotels
We have selected smaller, family-owned hotels for you where you will be excellently looked after.

Prices & booking

February to November → 148 Euro/day per person
Discounts for groups of 3 & 4 guests and longer tours

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Comfort Tour example - 7 days

2 guests: € 1032.5 p.p. 3 guests: € 910 p.p. 4 guests: € 812 p.p.

Day 1 (~60km)
We pick you up from the airport and together discuss all details of your journey. Enjoy a magnificent sunset from the mighty “Barkhan” sand dune before checking into your hotel in the evening.

Day 2 (~150km)
You visit Sulak, the deepest canyon in Europe. Additionally, to the most popular viewpoints, we will also show you some less known but even more spectacular places at the edge of the canyon. You’ll stay tonight in a hotel in the town of Buynaksk.

Day 3 (~100km)
Today you’ll try the unique local woodworking and in a master class in the village of Untsukul.

Then we organized for you an English-speaking guide for the great museum in Khunzakh. In the evening visit the famous Tobot waterfall and tonight you’ll be staying with a friendly family who rent guest rooms to visitors.

Day 4 (~50km)
A beautiful panoramic leads down the mountains. You best spend the morning in old Khahib and visit its ancient watchtower, recently restored by UNESCO. In the afternoon you change a few kilometres over to old Goor, built directly on a rugged cliff edge – wonderful photo opportunities. In a small guesthouse nearby you’ll spend today’s night.

Day 5 (~85km)
Visit the famous Karadakh Gorge early in the morning and Gamsutl, Russia’s “Machu Picchu”, you will see just next. Then travel back 200 years and check out the unique “Ethnosakl” A wonderfully restored ancient house, best described as a museum you can live in. Your host will be happy to provide you with traditional clothing for some unique photographs and you’ll stay today directly in the guestroom at Ethnosakl.

Day 6 (~200km)
You visit the famous Salta waterfall – a unique place. When the water splashes from the cave ceiling while mixing with the sunbeams an extraordinary atmosphere is created.

You cross the mountains back to the coast and will in the evening explore Derbent, the oldest city in Russia where you stay at a small family-run hotel.

Day 7 (~110km)
An English speaking guide introduces you to the most interesting corners and the colourful markets of Derbent. One last drive takes you along ancient trading routes to the airport where you return your car and say farewell to Dagestan, the Caucasus and the Caspian Sea.

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about 750km in total

What should you bring?

international drivers license

What is included in this Tour?

Rental car
Transfer from and to airport
All overnight stays with breakfast
English self-drive guidebook & special map
Local SIM card with unlimited internet

Master class woodworking
Lunch with local families
English-speaking museum guide
English-speaking tour in Derbent
Photos in traditional costumes

Comfort Tour with children?

Families are welcome, you get child seats from us at no extra charge.

We have two children ourselves and have already gained a bit of experience as a travelling family. If you have any questions, just write us or call us via WhatsApp +7 937 3324 835.

We will be happy to assist you.

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Comfort Tours are bookable in July and August 2024.
On these tours you will visit DAGESTAN.

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Legendary Caucasus self-drive vacations