Christmas in Adygea

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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

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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
We have breakfast and go 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 a pretty strong impression on you due to its aesthetic and megalithic features.
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.
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, we will 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, refracting almost at right angles at its highest point, is called Nagoy Kosh and rises 300 meters.
For those who want to add even more vivid emotions and extreme impressions to this day, we suggest going on a rafting trip along a mountain river (extra charge).
Return to the recreation center.
After a delicious dinner, we suggest spending the evening in a light game atmosphere or watching themed movies.

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Day 3 - A radial hike through the Kurjips tract. Sledding. A walk through the pine forest
After breakfast, we leave in the direction of the Lago Naki plateau.
After reaching the Chute gorge (1700 meters above sea level), we climb to the observation point.
From here you can enjoy magnificent panoramic views of the plateau, rock outcrops up to 100 meters high.
Next, we will have a snowshoe walk through the snow-covered wild forest above the Kurdzhipsky tract.
When we get to the wildest and most beautiful places, among the snow-covered firs, we make a fire, arrange a hot rest snack.
It will turn out to 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!
Frisky flights down the snowy slope are waiting for you.
On the way back, we stop at the "Love Island" and find ourselves in a real winter fairy tale!
After the route, we return to the base, where natural home cooking awaits us.
In the evening we go to the hot springs.

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Day 4 - The route to the gorge of the Meshoko river. Black noise. Horse riding. Festive dinner
On this day, your route will pass through the canyon of the Meshoko River.
There is a full set of attractions here: caves, rocks, grottoes, 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 the Black Noise beach.
The tour will not take much time (about 1 hour), but it will give an idea of what a canyon of a mountain river is.
After the route, we arrange a snack at a panoramic point and go for a horse 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 — tasting of Adyghe cheese, barbecue, local spirits.
Outside the window, the "hooting" of owls, the forest and no one else.

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Day 5 - Departure
Breakfast.
Packing, departure.

Difficulty

Involves moderate physical activity

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" 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

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).

If you decide to get to us on your own, then use the following information:

– The nearest major city is Maykop, 60 km away.

– The nearest airport is Krasnodar, 180 km away.

– The nearest railway station is Belorechensk, 70 km / Krasnodar, 180 km.

The address of the location of the object:

Recreation center "Green Guy" – Republic of Adygea, Maikopsky district, 13th km of the Dakhovskaya Lago-Naki highway.

Our proposed accommodation facility is located in the mountains of the Northwestern Caucasus, the Republic of Adygea, Maikopsky district (in the direction of the Lagonak highlands). The roads are paved throughout, you can get by car or by bus, or by railway transport to the village. Kamennomostsky, which is connected by a railway line to Belorechensk and Maykop. Next, we are ready to arrange a transfer to the accommodation (please specify the details when booking the tour).

By car:

From Moscow – to Voronezh – then Rostov-on-Don – then Krasnodar (80 km before reaching Krasnodar) – to Korenovsk to the left, to Maykop – then the village. Kamenomostskiy (40 km from Maykop).

Then you drive through the whole village along the main road, then 7 km to the only fork of the Guzeripl / Lago-Naki. At the fork, turn right, pass the bridge over the Belaya River and follow the road up to the Lago Naki plateau.

After 250 m from the "13 km" mark of the Dakhovskaya-Lago-Naki highway, turn left at the recreation center "Green Guy" sign. Another 400 m and you are there.

By bus:

From Moscow to Krasnodar or Maykop. Then by regular bus to the village. Kamenomostsky.

There is a direct flight from Krasnodar to the village. Kamenomostskiy (Krasnodar – Pobeda at 6:50 and 16:24) or with a transfer to Maykop, to the village. Kamenomostsky.

By regular bus to Maykop (departure every hour, travel time 2.5-3 hours). Then get to the Bus station (ost. Market), from where the buses going to the village leave. Kamennomostskiy (travel time 50 min).

From the village. Kamenomostskiy we are ready to arrange a transfer to the accommodation (upon prior request).

By plane:

Yes, Krasnodar (Pashkovsky airport), then you can get to the accommodation base in two ways: by regular bus (see the description above) or by taxi (3000-3500 rubles/ passenger car).

By train:

To Krasnodar or Belorechensk, then by bus to the village. Kamennomostsky.

From the village. Kamenomostskiy we are ready to arrange a transfer to the accommodation (upon prior request).

Dates and Prices

$599

4 – 8 Jan, 2025 5 days 4 nights

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Reviews

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Irina

13 Jan, 2021

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A very interesting tour

13 Jan, 2021

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Ivan Alekseev

16 Feb, 2022

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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!