After snowshoeing to an island in a remote forest, you will camp there, then quickly roll down the mountain with a cheerful squeal, and in the evening you will relax in the pool, watching the flakes of snow slowly fall into the hot water.…
Wonderful natural phenomena and incredible human creations await you. In the canyon of the mountain river you will see niches washed out by a stormy stream, and standing near a huge dolmen you will learn about the mysterious disappearance of the grandiose culture of the builders of megaliths.
Let's arrange an evening relaxation — steam over the surface of the pool and the relaxing effect of the water
The best places in Adygea
We will visit the Granite Canyon, the walls of which change color during the day — a small miracle
A fun snowshoe ride
Let's make a path through the snowdrifts, moving one after the other deep into the snow-covered forest.
Festive dinner
We will sit by the fireplace in a warm company, light the lights of garlands and taste delicious food prepared from the heart.
A leisurely horse ride
We will admire the incredible panoramas of the mountains on horseback and enjoy socializing with this animal.
The Wild Cave Experiment
In total darkness, we will hear the magical sounds of music in a pleasant excitement to experience the beauty and primeval nature of the karst cavity.
Itinerary
Day 1 -
Arrival. Acquaintance
Route adjustments are possible depending on weather conditions.
Combined transfer is not included in the price:
gathering of the group at 15:00 at the airport of Mineralnye Vody;
The group gathers at 15:00 at the Krasnodar-1 railway station.
Check-in at the base is possible on the first day of the tour from 14:00. We stay in the cozy rooms of our mountain base, relax, have a delicious dinner.
At 20:00 we are waiting for everyone in our cafe near the fireplace, we will get acquainted, discuss the nuances of upcoming adventures, drink tea on mountain herbs — in general, enjoy the evening in the mountains!
Day 2 -
Granite Canyon. The Museum of the Biosphere Reserve and the dolmen. Rafting optional
We have breakfast and set off on the route.
Today we will visit the Granite Canyon and the museum of the Caucasian Biosphere Reserve (Guzeripl village), we will see the largest dolmen in Adygea. This giant will make quite a strong impression on you due to its aesthetic and megalithic features.
We will talk about the history and mysteries of the Caucasian dolmens, the emergence of construction technology and the mysterious disappearance of this grandiose culture. We also study the exhibits of the Museum of nature and the history of the reserve.
Along the way, we make stops at picturesque points of the Granite Canyon, approach narrow places (the width of the riverbed does not exceed 2 meters), where the mountain river is squeezed by stone giants.
The road to the village of Guzeripl itself impresses with the change of landscapes and the view of the rocky belt of the Kamennoe Sea mountain range. This tsunami is refracted almost at right angles at its highest point, is called Nagoya Kosh and rises 300 meters.
For those who want to add even more vivid emotions and extreme impressions to this day, we suggest going rafting on a mountain river (extra charge).
In the late afternoon, we return to the base, where we will have a delicious dinner, natural home cooking, and gatherings in a warm company.
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Day 3 -
Route to the Mishoko River gorge. Black noise. Horseback riding. Festive dinner
On this day, your route will pass through the canyon of the Mishoko River. There is a full range of attractions here: caves, rocks, grottos, waterfalls, panoramic points and even an ancient man's parking lot.
We will head along the riverbed, along stone ledges, boulders, passages, where each time the "rock bag" closes with a beautiful waterfall.
The next place to visit is Black Noise Beach.
The tour does not take much time (about 1 hour), but it will give you an idea of what a canyon of a mountain river is.
After the route, we arrange a snack at a panoramic point and go on a horseback ride through the winter forest (the weight limit for tourists is 100 kg).
In the evening, we return to the base, where a real festive dinner will be waiting for us.
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Day 4 -
Radial hike through the Kurjips tract. Sledding. Pine forest walk
After breakfast, we drive towards the Lago Naki plateau. After reaching the Gutter gorge (1,700 meters above sea level), we climb to the observation point.
Next, we will have a snowshoe walk through the snow-covered wild forest above the Kurdzhipsky tract.
When we reach the wildest and most beautiful places, we build a campfire among the snow-covered fir trees and arrange a hot rest snack. The food will be extremely tasty and desirable, and the presence of local spirits as a tasting will give our meal a festive touch.
The route is circular, so we manage to get to the most interesting places.
After the end of the route, we go sledding! Fast flights down the snowy slope are waiting for you.
On the way back, we stop at the "Island of Love" and find ourselves in a real winter fairy tale!
After the route, we return to the base, where natural homemade cuisine awaits us.
In the evening we go to the hot springs.
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Day 5 -
Speleomarchrute
We are going on an off—road trip through the labyrinths of the underworld - to wild caves.
Our wild cave is one of the most beautiful karst cavities. Some of its leaky formations are composed of soft calcite, which makes it white.
Going down into the depths, you feel the spirit of an explorer in yourself. This feeling does not leave until the evening. We will also remember our experiment — "magical sounds of music" in total darkness.
In the late afternoon, we return to the base, where we will have a delicious dinner, home cooking, and gatherings in a warm company.
Day 6 -
Rufabgo Creek Gorge Route
After breakfast, you will enjoy a walk along the Rufabgo Creek gorge, an ancient tectonic fault with steep slopes, stone terraces, grottoes and steep rock corridors up to 150 m high.
We pass through stone labyrinths, waterfalls, and visit historical sites such as the "zindan" of a medieval fortress, an ancient altar, and menhirs.
If necessary, we use special equipment.
Return to the base. In the evening we will gather by the fireplace with a guitar.
Day 7 -
Departure
Breakfast. Packing, departure.
Return transfer at 10:00 is not included in the price:
for those departing from Mineralnye Vody, take return tickets with departure after 17:00;
For those departing from Krasnodar, return tickets can be taken with departure after 15:00.
It is possible to arrange an individual transfer at the time of arrival/departure.
Difficulty
Involves moderate physical activity
Accommodation
Accommodation
Camp Site
4 nights
Comfort
Midscale
The tour provides accommodation at a recreation center.
The cost of the tour for 1 person is 72,000 rubles.
In case of a request for single accommodation, the cost of the tour is recalculated.
10% discount for children under 16 years old.
The formula of active recreation 4 nights
There is a possibility of 2-, 3-, 4-bed accommodation. Each room has a bathroom, TV, comfortable beds, wardrobe, table, chairs, as well as bedding, towels, hand soap.
Parking, cafes, barbecue areas, gazebos are available on site. The base is located in a mountainous area, there is no electricity, everything is powered by generators, so there may be technical interruptions of the power plant at night from 00:00 to 06:00.
There are no kettles or hair dryers in the rooms, as the power plant cannot withstand the simultaneous activation of even 2-3 hair dryers/kettles as an additional load. But you can always take a hairdryer for temporary use at the reception, and order tea or coffee at the cafe.
There is no Wi-Fi in the rooms. Only in the cafe on the territory of the base.
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Tour conditions
Group
From 6 to 15 tourists
Minimum age
8 years old
Maximum weight of the tourist
100 kg
Duration
7 days 6 nights
Group meets at
Krasnodar / Mineralnye Vody
Included in price
accommodation at the recreation center;
comprehensive nutrition;
Dinner on day 1;
on days 2-6, breakfast, lunch and dinner;
on day 7, breakfast;
active program;
entrance tickets to all facilities according to the program;
transport within the route;
instructor services;
rent of necessary equipment;
a visit to the thermal springs on the day recommended by the program or on any day agreed with the group.
Paid extra
air and railway tickets to Krasnodar / Mineralnye Vody and back;
rafting on a mountain river;
combined transfer:
Mines. Water — base of accommodation / base of accommodation — Min. Water — 6000 rubles/person;
Krasnodar — accommodation base / accommodation base — Krasnodar — 5000 RUB/person;
private transfer at the time of arrival / departure, the cost is specified by the manager at the time of booking;
sauna and barbecue.
Transfer services are paid on the first day of the tour.
It's important to know
Personal equipment you need for the tour
documents: Russian Federation passport (internal) and medical insurance policy;
bank card (shops have card payments, many souvenir shops accept transfers);
cash (to pay for the transfer, additional services in the form of baths and massages, for buying souvenirs and gifts in stores where there is no Internet for transfer payments). There are ATMs in the village;
medications prescribed by your doctor. Additionally, we take "from the head", "from the stomach", antispasmodics, and allergies.
a small backpack for 20-30 liters — it is convenient to take things with you for a walk.;
tourist seat (hob) with foil and elastic band, price from 250 rub.;
polarized sunglasses are better because they protect the eyes from white snow.;
A poncho raincoat must be thick: cellophane ones for 100-200 rubles will not last a day.;
swimming trunks/swimsuitand flip-flops for thermal springs and walking around the room;
hiking gaiters or flashlights for feet from mud, rain and snow, the price is 800-1000 rubles., a useful thing for winter in the mountains;
hermetic package for phone and photo and video equipment;
refillable water bottle or small 500 ml thermos bottle optional;
trekking poles are optional. If you have a problem with your knees, hip joints, or ankles, they will help you a lot. If your sticks don't fit in your luggage, don't worry — we'll give you sticks at the base for the whole week of your vacation.;
hygienic lipstick or lip balm is a must for both boys and girls — from the wind and the sun;
sunscreen SPF 50+ (snow in the sun can cause sunburn and even sunburn);
a flashlight with spare batteries.
Shoes must have two pairs:
the first pair consists of high waterproof and warm boots, the best solution is rubber insulated EVA boots (liner up to -20 °C). If you have trekking shoes, take them.;
The second pair is winter or mid—season shoes with non-slip soles.
Clothing should protect you from wind, rain, snow, sun and mechanical damage. We recommend specialized clothing for tourism and sports made of synthetic materials. The main principle is layering: hot — undressed, cold — insulated.
Winter trousers and jacket (windproof, insulated, waterproof). The ideal option is snowboarding / skiing, as it meets all the necessary requirements.
A set of winter thermal underwear is optional. It can be used as a bottom layer.
Warm wool socks (merino, alpaca) 2 pairs. Look at the fishing shop – they know a lot about warm clothes.
Scarf / fleece gaiter (buffy) / warm shawl – to insulate the throat and neck.
The hat is warm (fleece is the perfect solution).
Gloves are warm (fleece is better).
A fleece jacket is a must—have for all weather conditions.
Warm sports/fleece suit (hoodie, pants). It is mandatory for the "lower" routes, where it is not as cold as in the mountains.
T-shirts with long and short sleeves
The organizer will provide you with all the necessary equipment. Rent is included in the price.
Is there a weight limit for horseback riding?
For horseback riding, there is a limit on the weight of tourists — 100 kg.
Can the route change?
It is possible to change the route depending on the weather conditions and if it is impossible to complete it.
Where are the nearest shops and pharmacies?
Shops and pharmacies are located only in nearby villages — Kamennomostsky 20 km, Dakhovskaya station 15 km from the accommodation base. Payment by card or cash is accepted.
We will have the opportunity to stop by the shops when returning from the route.
What should I do if I have dietary restrictions or allergies?
If you have any special needs, allergies, etc., please let us know in advance.
Are plane tickets included in the price of the tour?
Air and railway tickets are not included in the price of the tour. You can purchase them yourself or contact us for help.
How to get to the base?
The combined transfer is not included in the price:
Mineralnye Vody Airport. Group meeting at 15:00. On the last day of the tour, departure from the base at 10:00. The cost is 6000 rubles/person. Travel time is about 4.5 hours each way.;
Krasnodar-1 railway station and back. Group meeting at 15:00. On the last day of the tour, departure from the base at 10:00. The cost is 5000 rubles/person. Travel time is about 3 hours each way.;
Krasnodar airport — if a group transfer is going to be arranged, we will inform you three days in advance before arrival.
Private transfer. Estimated cost by destination, you can check the cost with the manager. The time and place of the meeting are agreed individually. The cost of a passenger car from the city to the base in rubles (up to 3 people):
Krasnodar 7,000;
Mines. Water 10,000;
Stavropol 10,000;
Armavir 7,000;
Maikop 3,000;
Belorechensk 3,500.
For large groups, it is possible to order a minivan (up to 7 people) or a minibus (up to 20 people).
You can also get there by car yourself at the coordinates: 44.2046415101252, 40.08362720380215
By public transport:
from Krasnodar there is a regular bus Krasnodar — Pobeda, go to Kamennomostsky settlement, departure from Krasnodar-1 bus station. Departure time is 6:50, 16:25, travel time is 4 hours and 15 minutes, cost is 1000-1500 rubles. Further from the village. Kamennomostskiy to the base by taxi, the approximate cost is 2500 rubles. passenger car 4 seats;
It takes three hours to travel from Krasnodar to Maikop, buses from Krasnodar run every hour, then by bus Maikop — Kamennomostsky, run at intervals of about an hour, travel time is 1 hour and 20 minutes, the approximate cost is 100 rubles. Further from the village. Kamennomostskiy to the accommodation base by taxi, the approximate cost is 2500 rubles. passenger car 4 seats;
from Belorechensk with a transfer in Maikop by regular bus to Maikop, from Maikop to Kamennomostsky settlement (see information above). Further from the village. Kamennomostskiy to the accommodation base by taxi, the approximate cost is 2500 rubles. passenger car 3 seats.
What discounts are available on the tour?
Children under 16 years old receive a 10% discount.
Is insurance included in the price of the tour?
Additional medical insurance is not included in the price of the tour. If you wish, you can apply for insurance on the website of a Large Country without commission directly from insurance companies.
Is there a cellular connection in the mountains?
Tele2 and yota operators have no signal!
MTS, Beeline and Megafon are working. Beeline has mobile Internet access.
Dates and Prices
The tour dates are not confirmed yet. Please, for clarification
The glamping site is set in a beautiful, picturesque location. I’d especially like to highlight the dining - every dish was delicious, and you could tell that a lot of care went into the menu. Nothing was ever repeated, which was a nice touch.
The only downside for me was that the showers didn’t always work reliably. I hope this will be improved in the future.
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Elena
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3 Dec, 2025
As always, everything was great! It’s not my first time taking tours with Big Country, and I’ve never had any complaints, thank you!
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