Christmas in Adygea

The tour is an immersion into the silence of the snow-covered forest, the blue of the frosty sky and the sunlit, high, dazzlingly beautiful peaks of the mountains. 

We will feel the comfort of a forest house, a living fire and the serenity of quiet evenings. We will talk about the history and mysteries of the Caucasian dolmens, about the emergence of construction technology and the mysterious disappearance of the grandiose culture of dolmen builders. Let's go sledding — we are waiting for frisky flights down the snowy slope. Let's go to the "Island of Love" and get into a real winter fairy tale! 

Location

Krasnodar / Mineralnye Vody
from
$576
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Duration
5 Days
4 Nights
Departures
  • Group departures
    • Dates for next season
    • 4 – 8 January, 2025
or
Accommodation
  • Camp Site
    4 nights
Comfort
  • Midscale
Difficulty
Moderate
Involves moderate physical activity
Group
Up to 15 people
Minimum age
8 years old
Maximum weight of the tourist
100 kg
Group meet at
Krasnodar / Mineralnye Vody
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Weekdays: 8am - 8pm
Weekends: 8am - 7pm (GMT +3)
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Tour highlights

Geothermal sources
Evening relaxation — the gentle and relaxing effect of the thermal spring water
The best places in Adygea
We will visit the Granite Canyon and see the largest dolmen in Adygea
A fun snowshoe ride
Take a walk on the Lago Naki plateau in snowshoes
Juicy Caucasian cuisine
Natural, varied food, cooked from the heart
A leisurely horse ride
Take a leisurely horseback ride with stunning views

Itinerary

  • Day 1 - Arrival. Acquaintance

    We stay in the cozy rooms of our 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 Caucasian Biosphere Reserve. The Guzeriplsky dolmen. Rafting on request
  • Day 3 - A radial hike through the Kurjips tract. Sledding. A walk through the pine forest
  • Day 4 - The route to the gorge of the Meshoko river. Black noise. Horse riding. Festive dinner
  • Day 5 - Departure
Difficulty
Involves moderate physical activity

Accommodation

Accommodation
  • Camp Site
    4 nights
Comfort
  • Midscale

The tour provides accommodation at the base in the mountains "Formula of active recreation".

For single occupancy, an additional fee is provided, the cost is on request.

The base "Formula of active recreation" 4 nights

The base "Formula of active recreation" consists of four new comfortable cottages decorated in Scandinavian style. Bright rooms decorated with natural wood, with all amenities, cozy verandas and picnic areas. Parking is available on site, there is an excellent wood-burning sauna and a kitchen for common use (2 gas stoves, kitchenware, cutlery).

Terms of placement:

Cottages No. 1, 2, 3. In 1 and 2 cottages there are 3 comfortable double rooms (two lower ones with covered verandas and one attic), with the possibility of additional accommodation. places (comfortable folding bed). There are two double rooms in the 3rd cottage. The rooms have a separate entrance, each room has a bathroom, LCD TV, comfortable beds, wardrobe, table, chairs. The lower rooms have a spacious covered veranda, next to which there are barbecues.

Cottage No. 4. The cottage has 3 rooms - on the ground floor there are two two–room rooms, with a capacity of up to 4 people each, on the second floor there is one spacious, one-room 4-bed room. The two-room rooms have a separate entrance, a bedroom (double bed, wardrobe, bedside tables), a hall (LCD TV, sofa, armchair, chest of drawers, table, chairs), a bathroom. Attic room (2 beds, double sofa bed, LCD TV, wardrobe, bedside tables, table, chairs, bathroom). Next to the cottage there is a large gazebo for relaxing and a barbecue.

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Tour conditions

Group
up to 15 tourists
Minimum age
8 years old
Maximum weight of the tourist
100 kg
Duration
5 days 4 nights
Group meets at
Krasnodar / Mineralnye Vody

Included in price

  • accommodation according to the program;
  • 3 meals a day (1st day – dinner, 2nd-4th days – 3 meals a day, 5th day – breakfast);
  • active program;
  • entrance fees for all facilities according to the program;
  • instructor services;
  • intra-route transport;
  • rental of necessary equipment;
  • a visit to the thermal springs (on the day recommended in the program, or on any of the days, in agreement with the group).

Paid extra

  • air and railway tickets to Krasnodar / Mineralnye Vody and back;
  • rafting on a mountain river – 2,000 rubles/person.;
  • combined transfer:
    • Mineralnye Vody – accommodation base / accommodation base – Mineralnye Vody – 5,000 rubles/person.;
    • Krasnodar – accommodation base / accommodation base – Krasnodar – 4,000 rubles/person.;
  • bathhouse.

It's important to know

Personal equipment you need for the tour

Documents:

  • Russian Federation passport (internal);
  • 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 a sauna and massage, for the purchase of souvenirs and gifts). There are ATMs in the village

Medical preparations:

  • all that your doctor has prescribed for you. Additionally, we take: "from the head", "from the stomach", antispasmodics, from allergies.

When choosing clothes to participate in an active tour, keep in mind that they must protect you from wind, rain, snow, sun and mechanical damage (branches, grass, stones). We recommend taking specialized clothing for tourism and sports made of synthetic materials, as it provides good ventilation, dries quickly, does not crumple, and is more comfortable when moving. The main principle is layering: hot – undressed, cold – insulated.

Shoes:

  • the first pair are 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 demo seasonal shoes with non–slip soles;
  • rubber flip-flops for visiting thermal springs and walking around the base by number;

For cold weather:

  • winter jacket (windproof, insulated, waterproof). The ideal option is snowboarding / skiing, as it meets all the necessary requirements;
  • winter pants (windproof, insulated, waterproof). The ideal option is snowboarding /skiing, as they meet all the necessary requirements;
  • down jacket (up to -10°C);
  • down or fleece vest (optional);
  • a set of winter thermal underwear (optional). 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 (baffik) / warm shawl – to insulate the throat and neck;
  • the hat is warm (fleece is the perfect solution);
  • warm gloves (fleece is better);
  • the handles are waterproof membrane tops (optional). They are put on fleece gloves, protect hands from wind, snow, rain. The price is 1000-2500 rubles. It can be replaced with winter waterproof mittens.

For warm weather:

  • synthetic T-shirts 2-3 pcs., with long and short sleeves.;
  • fleece jacket (required! – for all weather conditions);
  • warm sports/fleece suit (sweatshirt, pants). A must for the "lower" routes, where it is not as cold as in the mountains;
  • socks (2-3 pairs of regular ones);
  • a hat for sunny weather is a cap/panama hat.

Equipment:

  • a small backpack (20-30 liters) – it is convenient to take things with you for a walk;
  • a tourist seat (hob, podpopnik) with foil and an elastic band. The price starts from 250 rubles.;
  • sunglasses (for snow and sun protection) — optional;
  • the poncho raincoat is dense (! required): cellophane for 100-200 rubles will not last a day;
  • swimming trunks/swimsuit and flip–flops - for thermal springs;
  • hiking gaiters or lanterns for feet: from mud, rain and snow;
  • hermetic package for phone and photo and video equipment (in case of rain);
  • refillable water bottle or small thermos 500 ml (optional);
  • trekking poles (optional). If there is a problem with knees, hip joints, ankles, they will help a lot. If your sticks do not fit in your luggage, do not worry – we will give you sticks at the base for the whole week of your vacation;
  • hygienic lipstick or lip balm (required! both boys and girls – from the wind and the sun);
  • sunscreen SPF 50+ (snow in the sun can tan and even burn).

To complete the active part of the tours, he provides all the necessary equipment (equipment rental is included in the tour price).

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Dates and Prices

  • $576
    4 – 8 Jan, 2025 5 days 4 nights
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Reviews

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    Irina
    13 Jan, 2021
    about tour
    A very interesting tour
    13 Jan, 2021
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    Ivan Alekseev
    16 Feb, 2022
    about provider
    The host party approaches the organization of the rest of its guests with a soul. All problems are solved quickly, the base staff is friendly, welcoming and very friendly. The feeling of one big family! Each time we were accompanied on the routes by new instructors - you can sing praises about each of them. Masha, Phil, Kirill - thank you all very much! You guys are great! Special thanks to the chefs for the delicious cuisine, which organically complemented our wonderful vacation. I recommend a vacation in these parts to everyone!
    16 Feb, 2022
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    Elizabeth
    10 Jan, 2022
    about provider
    Everything is done clearly, smoothly, the team is friendly, positive and very interesting. Many thanks to the guys from Lisa, Katya and Ivan! We want to come to you in the summer now!
    10 Jan, 2022