Caucasus Heli-Ski Adventure (Elbrus)

As with any heli-skiing, this program is definitely not for beginners, even though we do our best to offer different levels. Physical stamina is essential for this programme. The descents are from extreme to very moderate, ranging from 700 to 1200 vertical metres.

Day 1
Flight to Mineralny Vody. Minivan transfer to the hotel.

Day 2-5
Flights to the heads of different valleys, to peaks and passes up to 3800-3900m.
4 descents a day, 1000 - 1800 vertical metres each.

Day 6-8
Reserve days. If not used for heli, skiing on Cheget or Elbrus.

Day 9
Minivan transfer to Mineralny Vody. Flight to Moscow.

Price: from USD 2 775

Trip Outline
- 8 nights deluxe accommodation
- Altitude maximum 3900m., average 3000m;

Supporting staff: two guides, one English speaking

Other connections and additional accommodation
Provided you request that when booking your trip, we will book for you (subject to availability) any additional flight and accommodation either before or after the trip, either in Moscow (or St.Petersburg) or in the Caucasus.

Food
Full board in the Caucasus. The Moscow hotel provides only breakfast. Lunch in Moscow city center will cost $10-15, on the plane they serve tea, when going to the mountains in a bus you will be given a packed lunch and on the way back a lunch in Mineralny Vody airport will cost $5-8.
Food in the Ozone: very sumptuous and varied buffet breakfast, full dinner with 3-4 main courses to choose from plus packed lunches with a lot of drinks for skiing days. Teas are arranged on request.

Our helicopters
Our helicopters, MI-8MTVs specially modernised for the task, can land at 5300m, on the saddle of Elbrus. Depending on altitude they take from 8 to  15 people, including two guides.

Travel safety
We are a responsible tour operator and for us the safety of our clients and the staff is of paramount importance. We would not run any trip that we did not consider reasonably safe. Should we for any reason consider the trip not safe, we will contact you to inform and discuss alternatives. We are in constant contact with our guides and local representatives and follow their advice very closely.