socio-cultural rehabilitation technology, which is based on tourist and excursion activities. It was greatly developed at the beginning of the XXI century in many countries, including Russia and the UAE. The main functions of tourism from a social point of view are: reproducing, compensatory, restorative, rehabilitation. The following factors allow us to consider tourism as a means of rehabilitation. Tourism is a motor activity that compensates for the limitation of movement, it creates a sphere of full-fledged communication, the possibility of establishing social contacts, approbation of social roles, receiving support, integration into society. Medical and health tourism is based on routes associated with the impact of natural factors. The multifactorial therapeutic effect of tourism contributes to the switching of thinking to sanogenic (health-improving), when the situation does not seem hopeless, and a person finds a solution to problems. For the effective use of tourism in rehabilitation, it is necessary to follow the rules in accordance with the individual rehabilitation program, taking into account personal interests, desires, financial capabilities, place of residence, and expected rehabilitation results. It is also important to ensure the safety of tourists and their surroundings. One of the main conditions for success is the thorough preparation of participants and accompanying persons.