The water riviera. Winter holidays in Adygea at thermal springs

A rich excursion program to the main attractions of Adygea, including the grandiose Lago-Naki plateau, the unforgettable Rufabgo waterfalls, St. Michael's Athos Monastery and the Khadjokh Gorge. 

This comfortable, relaxing holiday is suitable for those who want to escape from the hustle and bustle of the city, be alone with themselves or relax with their family. For those who like active recreation, a horse ride along the gorge can be organized.

Location

Krasnodar
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Duration
7 Days
6 Nights
Departures
  • Group departures
    • 8 – 14 December
    • 15 – 21 December
    • 22 – 28 December
    • Dates for next season
    • 12 – 18 January, 2025
    • 19 – 25 January, 2025
    • 26 January – 1 February, 2025
    • 2 – 8 February, 2025
or
Accommodation
  • Guest House
    6 nights
Comfort
  • Midscale
Difficulty
Moderate
Involves moderate physical activity
Group
Up to 18 people
Minimum age
5 years old
Group meet at
Krasnodar
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Weekdays: 8am - 8pm
Weekends: 8am - 7pm (GMT +3)
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Tour highlights

Healing springs
The water of geothermal springs relaxes the body, helps in the treatment of a number of diseases and is used for cosmetic purposes
Beautiful waterfalls
We will walk through the deep picturesque Rufabgo gorge and see the waterfalls
The oldest caves
We will visit caves formed thousands of years ago

Itinerary

  • Day 1 - Meeting, Psygups source

    09:30-10:30 Meeting in Krasnodar at Krasnodar-1 railway station — transfer to the guest house.

    11:00-13:30 Meeting in Mineralnye Vody at the airport — transfer to the guest house.

    13:00-13:30 Accommodation in a guest house chosen for tourists arriving from Krasnodar.

    14:00 Lunch prepared by the chefs of the guest house, including a variety of homemade dishes. 

    • Tourists staying in the guest houses Rowan beads, Mountain Lavender (100 m along a dirt road), and on Aminovskaya (400 m along a dirt road) eat at the Mountain Ash Beads. Tourists living in the Recreation area by the river (250 m along a dirt road) have breakfast in their DG, and have lunch and dinner in Rowan beads. Tourists staying in the guest houses Park Hadjoh and Sofia eat on the territory of their guest houses.

    14:30-15:00 Departure of tourists arriving from Krasnodar to the Psygups geothermal spring

    For tourists arriving and Mineral Waters, the visit to the springs is postponed to the fifth day of the tour program.

    17:00-18:30 Accommodation in a guest house chosen for accommodation by tourists arriving from Mineralnye Vody.

    After accommodation in the city hall, tourists arriving from Mineralnye Vody go for lunch on arrival and dinner they are given lunch boxes.

    19:00 Dinner at the guest house.

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  • Day 2 - Rufabgo River Gorge
  • Day 3 - Horse riding
  • Day 4 - Khadjokh Gorge
  • Day 5 - The Lago Naki Plateau and the Azish Cave
  • Day 6 - St. Michael's Athos Monastery
  • Day 7 - Departure
Difficulty
Involves moderate physical activity

Accommodation

Accommodation
  • Guest House
    6 nights
Comfort
  • Midscale

The tour includes accommodation in a guest house.

The cost of the tour for 1 person, depending on the category of accommodation, RUB.:

Guest HouseRoom category17.11.24 - 28.12.2412.01.25 - 14.03.25; 16.11.25 - 26.12.25
Rowan Beads2-bed comfort room3580044900
3-bed superior comfort room3580044900
4-bed single room family comfort3580044900
4-bed studio apartment with fireplace3580044900
4-Bed Two-Room Suite with River View3580044900
4-bed two-room family Suite3580044900
2-bed standard-mini room3580044900
Extra bed in the room (armchair-bed)3140038800
Surcharge for 1-bed accommodation in a double room900010000
The cost of the tour for children under 14 years old10% discount%10% discount%
Hajoh Park2-bed standard room3970049700
2-bed superior room4170051200
2-bed comfort room4370053300
3-bed studio room4930058900
4-bed Family Room3860046900
Extra bed in the standard/superior room (cot) and studio3440044200
Surcharge for 1-bed accommodation in a 2-bed standard room1600020000
Surcharge for 1-bed accommodation in a 2-bed superior room1800020000
Surcharge for 1-bed accommodation in a 2-bed comfort room1900023000
The cost of the tour for children under 14 years old10% discount%10% discount%
Mountain Lavender2-bed standard room3580044300
Extra bed in the room (armchair-bed)3140038800
Surcharge for 1-bed accommodation in a 2-bed room90009000
The cost of the tour for children under 14 years old10% discount%10% discount%
Rest by the river2-bed standard room3750046200
2-bed standard room (mini)3750046200
3-bed standard room3750046200
4-bed standard room3750046200
Extra bed in the room (armchair-bed/cot)3140038800
Surcharge for 1-bed accommodation in a double room9000   10000
The cost of the tour for children under 14 years old10% discount%10% discount%
On Aminovskaya Street3-bed standard room (it is possible to accommodate 2 tourists without additional payment)32500 40200
Surcharge for 1-bed accommodation in a triple room70007000
The cost of the tour for children under 14 years old10% discount%10% discount%
SofiaStandard 2-bed room with two separate beds3390041500
Classic Triple Room (3 Single beds)3390041500
2-Bed Room with 1 Bed and Mountain View3390041500
Family Room with Mountain View3390041500
Additional payment for 1-bed accommodation70008000
The cost of the tour for children under 14 years old10% discount%10% discount%
DegoThis is a 2-seater standard 40500
This is a 2-bed comfort 43400
This is a 4-bed 2-room apartment (2-4 people can be) 40500
This family has 4 seats, 2 rooms (2-4 people can be) 40500
Dego comfort barnhouse 2-bed 44900
Extra seat standard and comfort 37700
Additional place comfort barnhouse (2-bed) 40500
Surcharge for 1-bed accommodation in a standard room (armchair-bed) 10000
Surcharge for 1-bed accommodation in a comfort room (armchair-bed) 13000
Surcharge for 1-bed accommodation in the comfort barnhouse room (sofa bed) 15000
The cost of the tour for children under 14 years old10% discount%10% discount%

Check-in is possible only in the city hall “Rowan beads".

Meals:

  • tourists staying in the guest houses Rowan beads, Mountain Lavender, and "on Aminovskaya" eat at the guest house Rowan beads;
  • tourists living in the Recreation center "Rest by the river" have breakfast in their DG, and have lunch and dinner in Rowan beads. The distance to the Rowan beads from the Mountain Lavender is 50 meters, from the Rest by the river – 200 meters, from Aminovskaya Street – 400 meters. Tourists come to breakfast on their own, and also return to their accommodation facility after dinner;
  • tourists staying in the guest houses Park Hadjoh and Sofia eat on the territory of these guest houses;
  • if the program of the day involves returning to the base only for dinner, then a lunch box is issued for lunch, and dinner on this day includes both the first and second courses.

Availability of air conditioning in guest house rooms: 

  • "Rowan Beads" / "Hadjoh Park" / "Rest by the river" / "Dego".
There is no air conditioning in guest house rooms: 
  • "Mountain Lavender" / "Sofia" / "On Aminovskaya".
Guest house "Gornaya Lavanda" or Guest House On Aminovskaya or 6 nights
Guest house "Gornaya Lavanda"

A modern 2-storey building with comfortable double rooms, styled in the style of Provence. There are cozy verandas and a sauna on the territory, free Parking, and near the Belaya River and a picturesque suspension bridge.

The rooms are equipped with a TV, a kettle and a refrigerator. The bathroom is equipped with a hairdryer. Spring water is supplied to the faucet in the room. There are no separate beds.

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Another option
Guest House On Aminovskaya

Guest House On Aminovskaya is located on the banks of the Aminovka River. Standard 3-bed rooms with amenities. The rooms are equipped with a kettle, refrigerator, TV. An excellent budget accommodation option. Also, two tourists can be accommodated in 3-bed rooms of the guest house without additional charges.

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Another option
Guest house "Rest by the river"

The Rest by the River Guest House is located right on the banks of the Belaya River. Two wooden buildings, landscaped grounds, sauna, Playground.

We invite you to come visit us and fully experience unity with nature. Lying in a hammock or hanging swing, listen to the sound of the river or the murmur of flowing streams at the Stone Wall fountain. In the rocking chair in the evening at the barbecue, watch the flames of the campfire. To steam heartily in good company with a birch broom in a Russian wood-burning bath.

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Another option
Guest house "Park Hajoh"

The Park Hajoh Guest House is one of the best accommodation options during the tour. The heated pool is available all year round for all guests. Landscaped grounds, gazebos, barbecue areas, Parking. Rooms of 4 categories (Economy, Standard, Superior, Comfort) will allow you to choose the most optimal accommodation option for you. All rooms are equipped with a bathroom, TV, split system, kettle, refrigerator. Wi-Fi is available throughout the guest house. You will also be surprised and pleased by the delicious, homemade cuisine – the chefs have repeatedly proven themselves as real masters of their craft!

Important! Catering for tourists living in the Hajoh Park also takes place in a cafe on the territory of the guest house.

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Another option
Guest house "Rowan beads"

Log houses made of northern pine fall in love with themselves at first sight. A playground, a small pond with a bridge, free Parking, gazebos, sauna, barbecue area – all this is surrounded by greenery and chirping birds. The Belaya River flows literally 30 meters away, and the photos from the suspension bridge over the river will be among the best in your collection.

The rooms with heating are occupied by several wooden houses. Each room here will provide you with a flat-screen TV, a balcony with garden views and a private bathroom with free toiletries. 

There is a shared lounge, a dining room, a kitchen, an outdoor area with barbecue facilities and a shared sauna. There is a trampoline for children. 

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Tour conditions

Group
up to 18 tourists
Minimum age
5 years old
Duration
7 days 6 nights
Group meets at
Krasnodar

Included in price

  • group transfer from Krasnodar railway station to the village. Kamennomostskiy — railway station of Krasnodar;
    Mineralnye Vody Airport — village Kamennomostsky — Mineralnye Vody Airport (Krasnodar airport is currently closed);
  • accommodation in guest houses in 2-, 3-, 4-bed rooms of the selected category with all amenities;
  • 3 meals a day, home cooking;
  • bathing in a geothermal spring (according to the program of 5 visits of 3 hours each);
  • the work of guides according to the program;
  • all transfers according to the program.

Paid extra

  • air and railway tickets to Krasnodar/Mineralnye Vody and back;
  • individual transfer Krasnodar — Kamennomostskiy — Krasnodar (in case of excellent arrival time from the main group) — 4,500 - 5,000 rubles.;
  • individual transfer Mineralnye Vody — Kamennomostsky — Mineralnye Vody (in case of excellent arrival time from the main group) — 7,500-8,500 rubles.;
  • tickets for sightseeing facilities are paid on the spot:
    • monastery — 400 rubles/person.;
    • Caucasian Reserve – 300 rubles/adult, 150 rubles/child (up to 14 years old);
    • Khadzhokhskaya gorge — 600 rubles/adult, 300 rubles/child (7-13 years old);
    • cable car – 800 rubles/adult, 500 rubles/child (7-13 years old);
    • Rufabgo waterfalls — 600 rub./adult, 300 rub./children (up to 14 years old);
    • Azish cave — 800 rubles/person, 400 rubles/child (up to 14 years old);
    • Gentle cave — 500 rubles.; 
    • horseback riding — 2,000 rubles/person (tourist weight limit — 95 kg);
    • extreme park – from 2,000-3,000 rubles (depending on the route), prices on holidays may vary (May holidays and New Year holidays);
    • rafting — 2,000 rubles/person.;
  • personal expenses;
  • medical insurance, issued on request;
  • laundry service;
  • sauna.

It's important to know

Personal equipment you need for the tour
  • documents (passport for adults, birth certificate for children under 14 years old);
  • medical insurance policy;
  • medical preparations for your own needs;
  • headdress (cap, panama hat);
  • sunglasses;
  • photo or video equipment;
  • a small backpack;
  • travel seat mat;
  • trekking boots;
  • waterproof jacket and trousers made of thick fabric;
  • raincoat made of waterproof synthetic material;
  • swimming trunks / swimsuit;
  • personal hygiene products;
  • changes of clothes and underwear;
  • cash for your own needs and payment for tickets to sightseeing sites.
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Reviews

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    Alexandra
    21 Oct, 2024
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    The tour is incredibly well-organized, down to the last detail. It’s great not having to worry about a thing during the trip. They pick you up and drop you off at the airport, and every day there's a transfer to and from the destination. Each day, you're provided with a packed lunch. Our guide was with us throughout the entire journey, leading us along scenic trails, offering help whenever needed, sharing fascinating stories, and even preparing delicious meals during our breaks. Every day is carefully planned, so there’s always something engaging to do.
    21 Oct, 2024