Day 02: Guided program begins. Arrive in Kiev and check into the hotel.
Day 03: Tour the beautiful city of Kiev and enjoy the rich culture there.
Day 04: After breakfast fly to Mineral Vody. From there, we'll travel by bus to Terskol in the Baksan Valley.
Day 05: Have Breakfast and head out on an acclimatization hike exploring the Cheget Cupola. Afternoon/evening is free for you to do as you please.
Day 06: Travel to, and transport gear to, “the barrels” area via trams and a chairlift.
Day 07: Acclimatization hike to Pastukov rocks and return to the barrel’s area.
Day 08: Rest day at the Barrels before the summit push.
Day 09: The summit day- Start taking snowcat to Pastukov Rocks where we'll start the climb to the summit.
Day 10: Contingency day at Barrels for weather, etc. If we summited then we can use this day to descend.
Day 11: Descend. We'll have a celebratory dinner in Terskol (if needed, this can be used as summit day).
Day 12: Bus ride to Mineral Vody and then fly to either Kiev where we'll have dinner and stay overnight in the city.
Day 13: Optional service helping with needs in Kiev or enjoy additional tour of the beautiful city of St. Petersburg. End with a night of freedom to explore the city.
Day 14: Depart home.
COST INCLUDES:
Guides
All transportation meals and lodging in Russia
Domestic flights
Tour of St. Petersburg
All group camp supplies, stoves, etc.
All group climbing gear
All hut fees
Park fees, trekking permits and all tour fees
COST EXCLUDES:
International flights (but does include both domestic flights)
Non-scheduled airport shuttles & hotels
Any transfers not on scheduled arrival and departure date
Excess baggage fees
Visa fees
Alcoholic beverages and bottled drinks
All expenses incurred in the event of early departure (evacuation fees, transport, extra hotel nights, etc)
Personal gear
Charges incurred as a result of delays beyond the control of 12 Finger Outdoor Adventure
Single room supplement (available for hotels only not on mountain)
Tips and gratuities. Any additional meals or drinks aside.
