MT. ELBRUS, RUSSIA

Standard vs Deluxe

Choose between two styles of adventure: the Standard Package offers essential services with shared support for a practical, authentic experience, while the Deluxe Package provides enhanced comfort, private logistics, and personalized touches for a more premium journey.

Deluxe Package

• LEAPrus Hut offers a modern, eco-friendly stay with superior comfort—ideal for premium, refined expeditions.

• Solar-powered central heating keeps LEAPrus modules warm and stable, offering superior comfort and insulation.

• Has solar-powered Wi-Fi

• Guide Ratio: Client is 1:1(summit push)

Standard Package

• Garabashi Hut offers a rugged, budget-friendly base with basic shelter and minimal facilities—ideal for traditional climbers but however still good to stay

• Uses basic electric heaters inside each barrel. They provide minimal warmth, just enough to take the edge off the cold—especially at night.

• No official Wi-Fi

• Guide Ratio: Clients is 1:3(summit push)

LEAPrus Hut

LEAPrus Hut is a futuristic, eco-friendly hut located at 3,912 meters, designed for premium comfort with modern architecture and high-altitude hospitality.

Garabashi Hut

Garabashi Hut sits at approximately 3,800 meters, offering a classic alpine atmosphere with sweeping views of Mount Elbrus and direct access to the main climbing route.

Cost Details

Includes

• 24/7 Support Team during expedition

• Group GPS Tracking and Satellite Communication for emergency

• Introduction to Mountaineering Course

• Gear Inspection Services in Malaysia

• Expedition Guidelines and Recommendations

• Advice and guidelines on:

  • Physical training

  • Medical briefing

  • Visual briefing

  • Gears preparation

• Experience Team Leader from Malaysia

• Program book

• Russia entry e-visa(Malaysian Only)

• Group transfers Min Vody to Terskol, Terskol to Min Vody return time.

• Accommodations(twin/triple sharing):

  • Hotel in Moscow 2 nights

  • Hotel in Terskol 3 nights

• English-Russian speaking guide for all expedition period

• Accommodation in Garabashi/LEAPrus hut (depending on the package)

• All meals in Huts in climbing period

• Immigration Registrations in Terskol

• Group equipment (ropes, Ices crews)

• Group transfers, Taxi, Ski lift 

• Invitation Letter for Russian Visa

• Peak permit for Elbrus

• Registration in Russian Rescue Service

• Garbage management

• One professional climbing guide for 3 members or 1:1(Depends package)

• Walkie-Talkie

• Summit Certificate of Russian Mountaineering Federation

• Peak Journey Goodies

Excludes

X   International air fare to/from MRV

X   Travel insurance (COMPULSORY)

X   Meals in Terskol

X   Extra night at hotel or late check out charges

X   Extra land transport fee

X   Any extra expenses arising out of various/ unforeseen situations

      like natural calamities, landslides, political disturbances, strikes,

      changes in Government regulations.

X   Any packed food/snacks, canned drinks, energy drinks, mineral

      water, alcohol, cigarettes, chocolates, nutrition bars

X   Hot shower, laundry or Internet/Wi-Fi fees

X   Alcoholic & bottled beverage

X   All food and beverages other than on the itinerary

X   Personal trekking clothes and equipment

X   Elbrus snow cat(up & down)

X   Any unused item is not refundable or claimable

X   Summit bonus for the Guide(100 USD)

X   Tip for Staff

Remarks:

Snow Cat transportation from Base Camp to maximum 5,100 meters and back to Base Camp is available. We will ensure your comfort throughout the journey. We can arrange this service for you; please contact us for more details, and we can finalize the arrangements at a later date.

Using a snow cat boosts summit chances up to 99%, though success still depends on fitness and weather.

Details Itinerary

Transfer to the hotel at the Baksan Valley (3 - 4h).

(IMPORTANT NOTE: *Please plan your arrival to Mineralny Vody before 2.00 PM.)

Day 2: Arrival to Mineralnye Vody (MRV)

Day 3: Acclimatization Day

Acclimatization, climb to 3000m. Return to the hotel. Visit the rental gear office to organize and try on rented gear.

Day 4: Azau Cable Car - Base Camp(4,000 m)

Arrival to Azau cable car station (2356m) by bus. Ascend (4000m) to the Base Camp. We leave our belongings at the mountain hut where we will stay later that night. From there we will climb a bit higher to acclimatize. We will pass several huts and in about 1,5h we will arrive to the famous Priyut 11 (the shelter of 11) 4100m. We will climb around altitude of 4400m and then we will descend to our hut for the night.

Day 5: Acclimatization Day

Acclimatization, climb to 4600-4800m, night stay in the Base Camp up in mountain hut.

Day 6: Training Day and Preparation

We will do basic climbing trainings few hours and rest day and preparation for the summit push. Dinner and night stay in the hut.

Day 7: Elbrus summit day

Elbrus summit day. Start at 2 AM, while ascend we can take a ride with a Snow Cat to 4700m - 5100m (see the “Cost Exclude” section). Ascend duration takes approximately 8- 12h. Normally we descend the same day to the valley so we can enjoy at our hotel. Descend also can ride a Snow Cat down to Base Camp. In case of late arrival to the cable car station, we can stay in the hut.

Please note that this is the only guideline and outline program from day-by-day itinerary. There can be a lot of changes in those dates as per the weather and mountain conditions as well as personal health condition.

Day 8: Contingency Day: Flexibility for Summit

This day is kept in reserve to provide flexibility in case the summit attempt on Day 7 is interrupted by weather.

• If the summit is delayed: we use this day as an additional opportunity to climb. After the attempt, we descend and return to the hotel in Terskol if we had stayed in the mountain hut.

• If the summit was achieved earlier: the contingency day becomes a chance to rest and recover — either a full day of relaxation at the hut or back at the hotel in Terskol.

Day 10: Final departure

Early morning, after breakfast and final packing, we transfer from the Elbrus region to Mineralnye Vody Airport (MRV). From there, you’ll be ready to board your flight to Moscow, and continue your journey back home.

( IMPORTANT NOTE: *Our group transfer from the hotel to the airport starts early, please plan your flight to Moscow from 2 pm afternoon onwards.)

Day 0: Travelling day to Moscow

Once all participants have confirmed their attendance, we will schedule a meeting to finalize the travel day itinerary. Given the numerous airline options available for reaching the destination, it is essential to plan effectively to accommodate everyone’s preferences. During this meeting, we will review the preliminary schedule, including timings, activities, and meal arrangements, and make any necessary adjustments. Your feedback will be crucial to ensure the plan is suitable for everyone. Please confirm your participation by completing the booking payment, after which we will coordinate the details collaboratively.

Day 1: Moscow

We keep this day as a contingency buffer in case of flight or baggage delays. If everything runs smoothly, the day becomes an opportunity to explore Moscow, enjoy some sightseeing, and settle in before the journey to the Caucasus begins. Overnight in Moscow near to airport.

Day 9: Contingency Day: Celebration & Recognition

This day is dedicated to celebrating the expedition and recognizing each climber’s achievement:

• Celebration: in the evening, we gather for a well‑deserved celebration of the climb.

• Recognition Ceremony: each participant receives a summit certificate and a custom Peak Journey pin collar to commemorate the journey.