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The Lago-Naki mountains are the mountain ranges of the Northwestern Caucasus, located between the rivers Pshekhoy and Belaya.

You will visit the Guam Gorge, caves with stalactite and stalagmite rock formations, the Lago Naki plateau, Rufabgo waterfalls, Khadjokh Gorge, dolmen and St. Michael's Monastery.

Location

Russia, Stavropol Territory, Mineralnye Vody

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Tour highlights

A walk through the Guam Gorge

The place amazes travelers with majestic scenery of mountains, waterfalls and river rapids

Visit to the Big Azish Cave

37 m deep and 625 m long with a fantastic pile of stalactites, stalagmites

Excursion to the Rufabgo waterfalls

Rufabgo waterfalls fascinate with their pristine beauty and the extraordinary power of water flows

Itinerary

Day 1 - Arrival. Mountainous Adygea. Guam. Aquatermo Thermal springs
Check-out at 5:00.
The distance along the KMV — Guamka route is approximately 410 km in one direction (about 5:30).
On the way to Maikop, the guide joins the group.
Arrival in Guamka.
a walk through the Guam Gorge;
riding a tourist train;
Lunch at a cafe (extra charge) or what you brought with you.
The Kurdzhips mountain river flows along the bottom of the grand canyon, which means "Georgian river" in Adyghe.
A narrow-gauge railway has been laid here, along which runs a "steam train", an excursion diesel locomotive TU-8 with three passenger cars.
The road impresses the imagination of travelers with majestic scenery of mountains, waterfalls and river rapids created by nature.
The tourist train in the Guam Gorge ends its journey at the terminal station, where there is a passenger disembarkation / boarding point and a cafe called "1707" (the name means the length of the railway track suitable for it in meters).
Aquatermo thermal springs (tickets are paid separately).
Swimming in pools with geothermal water.
We are moving to the village of Kamennomostskiy.
Accommodation at the comfortable Mountain campsite (room facilities).
Dinner (included in the price).
Free time.

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Day 2 - Big Azish Cave, Lago Naki Plateau, Rufabgo waterfalls
Breakfast (included in the price).
Lago Naki Plateau (observation deck).
Visit the Bolshaya Azish cave, 37 m deep and 625 m long with a fantastic pile of stalactites and stalagmites
Lunch (extra charge).
Guided tour to the Rufabgo waterfalls.
The bridge over the Belaya River leads to a spacious clearing surrounded by a beech forest. At the edge of the clearing there is a descent to the first Shum waterfall, which is located at an altitude of 200 m. Water from a height of more than 6 meters falls into a small lake.
The second waterfall is "Cascadny", the third is called the heart of "Rufabgo", the fourth waterfall is "Shoestring".
Rufabgo waterfalls fascinate with their pristine beauty and the extraordinary power of streams of water bursting from the bowels of the earth and crashing down with unstoppable force.
Return to the campsite.
Dinner (included in the price).

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Day 3 - St. Michael's Monastery, Khadzhokhskaya gorge. Departure
Breakfast (included in the price).
Room release.
Visit to St. Michael's Monastery.
There are beautiful views from the towers of the monastery.
Here you can take a horse ride and taste delicious pancakes with various fillings.
Khadjokh Gorge tour (Belaya River Canyon).
Lunch (extra charge).
The canyon is 6-7 meters wide, and in some places no more than 2 meters.
Trapped in a powerful canyon, the Belaya River moans, gasping, trying to run faster through the narrowest places of the Khadjokh gorge.
On the steep, almost bare rocks, in places, moss-covered walls, numerous niches and washout cauldrons, witnesses how a rapid stream unscrewed calcareous rocks.
Departure home.
On the way, an excursion to the monuments of a vanished civilization – the dolmen and the rock garden.

Difficulty

Suitable for everyone

Accommodation

Camp Site

2 nights

Comfort

Basic+

The tour provides accommodation at the campsite.

Placement	The main place is an adult	The main place is a child under 14 years old	Additional payment for 1-bed accommodation
Campsite "Gornaya"	17 900	16 900	5 000

The campsite "Gornaya" is located in the village Kamennomostsky of the Republic of Adygea, in a picturesque place on the high rocky shore of the Belaya River. The complex offers its guests a comfortable stay and high-quality service. There is free parking for vehicles and a TV lounge.

There is a magnificent garden with flowers and trees, gazebos with garden furniture and barbecue grills. On the sports ground you can play mini-football, volleyball or basketball. There is a games area with billiards, ping pong table, air hockey and table football. There is an on-site playground for children.

After a busy day, guests can relax in a real Russian wood-burning sauna.

Double and triple rooms are available for accommodation. All rooms are equipped with comfortable beds, functional furniture and modern appliances. The bathroom is equipped with a standard set of plumbing fixtures.

Breakfast, lunch or dinner can be ordered at the cafe. The hall, with 200 seats, is perfect for holding special events.

Nearby there are the most interesting sightseeing sites and routes available to untrained travelers of any age. The distance to Krasnodar airport will be about 160 kilometers.

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Tour conditions

Group

From 16 to 50 tourists

Minimum age

6 years old

Duration

3 days 2 nights

Group meets at

Russia, Stavropol Territory, Mineralnye Vody

Included in price

travel according to the program;
tour service;
accommodation in a comfortable tourist base (standard rooms);
Meals: 2 breakfasts, 2 dinners.

Paid extra

air and railway tickets to Mineralnye Vody and back;
the surcharge for 1-bed accommodation is 5,000 rubles/person.;
tourist train in the Guam Gorge: adult — 800 rubles; children — 600 rubles; children under 5 years old free of charge;
thermal pool: the cost of 1 hour is 500 rubles/person; children from 5 to 11 years old — 200 rubles/person.;
bolshaya Azishskaya cave — 700 rubles/adult, 350 rubles/child (from 7-14 years old), up to 7 years old for free;
dolmen and rock garden — 300 rubles.;
Khadzhokhskaya gorge — 600 rubles/adult, 300 rubles/children under 14 years old;
Rufabgo waterfalls — 600 rub./adult, 300 rub./children under 14 years old;
rafting — 1000-1500 rubles /person, depending on the length of the route.

It's important to know

Documents: Russian passport / birth certificate;
cash money;
snack-breakfast on the road / drinking water;
protection from rain/ sun;
comfortable clothes / shoes;
headscarf for women to visit mosques;
bathing accessories;
medical mask / first aid kit.

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11 – 13 Apr 3 days 2 nights

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23 – 25 May 3 days 2 nights

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20 – 22 Jun 3 days 2 nights

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11 – 13 Jul 3 days 2 nights

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8 – 10 Aug 3 days 2 nights

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5 – 7 Sep 3 days 2 nights

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10 – 12 Oct 3 days 2 nights

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2 – 4 Nov 3 days 2 nights

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Maria

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9 Mar, 2025

I highly recommend the tour provider. Everything went smoothly and without any issues!
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Olga

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8 Mar, 2025

The tour team did an excellent job. The buses were comfortable, the guides were experienced—they shared information in an engaging and humorous way and gave great tips for planning free time. I highly recommend "Big Country" tours to everyone!!!
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Anna

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7 Mar, 2025

The tour organization was good

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Lago Naki and the Guam Gorge