Thermal springs in Adygea. Winter travel

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During the week you will try a diverse combination of active and wellness excursions through the picturesque nature in Adygea and Krasnodar Territory.

Go on an excursion to the Khadjokh Gorge Nature Park, get acquainted with some representatives of the fauna of the Caucasus, endemics and Red Book animals and view the amazing panorama of the Lago Naki highlands.

Location

Krasnodar

Tour highlights

The Rock Garden

Let's get acquainted with the collection of fossils and minerals collected at the local museum

Relict gorges

Admire the waterfalls in winter attire in the gorges of Rufabgo and Mishoko

Cheese tasting

Let's taste the famous Adyghe cheese and learn the secrets of its preparation

The best places in Adygea

Let's take a walk through the extraordinarily beautiful places of our region, filled with legends and history

Relaxation in thermal springs

Hot mineralized water from a depth of 1580 meters will make our skin as delicate as a baby's

Invigorating walks in the fresh air

Pleasant walks are waiting for us, and if desired, an exciting horseback ride

Itinerary

Day 1 - Visiting the Khadjokh gorge and swimming in geothermal springs
14:00 Check-in, check-in, acquaintance with the instructor.
Lunch.
15:00 Walking tour to the Khadjokh Gorge Nature Park, a natural monument created by the river millions of years ago.
This place will not leave any visitor indifferent.
Here we will see the full power of the natural element.
We will also get acquainted with some representatives of the fauna of the Caucasus, endemics and Red Book animals.
The Azish-Tau mountain range closes the northeastern part of the Lago Naki plateau.
Starting at the confluence of the Rufabgo Creek with the Belaya River, it stretches for twenty-five kilometers to the southwest.
18:00 Dinner.
19:00 Visit to the thermal springs (1 hour).
The Psygups Thermal Park Hotel Recreation Center is located away from the hustle and bustle of big cities in the quiet and green village of Tulsky in the Republic of Adygea.
For tourists arriving NOT from Krasnodar (Mineralnye Vody, Stavropol, Maykop, etc.), the tour of the first day is postponed to another day (discussed together with the instructor).

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Day 2 - Horseback riding and the relict Meshoko gorge. Geothermal sources
9:00 a.m. Breakfast.
10:00 Horse riding (extra charge).
The horse ride starts at a small ranch, where upon arrival you will be asked about your ability to handle horses.
Everyone will receive a horse according to their experience and riding skills, all your wishes will be taken into account.
After the briefing, the group goes to the most beautiful places of the rocky ridge, accompanied by an experienced instructor, who will closely monitor the behavior of the horses throughout the route.
There will be stops on the route for panoramic views with spectacular views of the mountains.
14:00 Lunch.
15:00 Relict Mishoko gorge with its waterfalls.
One of the most beautiful places is the next object of our program — the observation deck "Piggy Bank" and the Mishoko gorge.
It is a natural monument with a beautiful view of the valley of the Belaya River with its stone banks, rapids and rocky ridges.
For several kilometers, the river forms many beautiful waterfalls.
The hiking route is simple and accessible for all ages. The length of the route is 3.5 km.
If desired, you can ride a trolley (additional payment at the facility).
18:00 Dinner.
19:00 Visit to the thermal springs (1 hour).

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Day 3 - Excursion to the relict Rufabgo gorge, geothermal springs
9:00 a.m. Breakfast.
10:00 Excursion to the relict Rufabgo gorge with its waterfalls.
From the first waterfall, called "Noise" to the second — "Cascade" — about 750 m.
The third waterfall "Heart of Rufabgo" is recognized as the most beautiful.
A narrow stream of water, flowing around a huge stone block, breaks off into a picturesque deep gorge.
The cliffs of the gorge, stacked horizontally with overlying limestone slabs, fill the space with mysterious echo sounds.
People call this stone "The Heart of a Giant" and tell an ancient legend.
14:00 Lunch.
15:00 Visit to the thermal springs (3 hours).
19:00 Gatherings.

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Day 4 - Excursion to St. Michael Athos male communal deserts, private museums and geothermal springs
9:00 a.m. Breakfast.
10:00 Excursion to St. Michael Athos male communal deserts.
The monastery and the nearby village of Pobeda are located on a Pasture ridge, at its most significant peak — Mount Physiabgo, whose height is 992 m.
The animal world is also diverse: wild pigs, goats, bears, wolves, foxes, jackals, badgers, martens, hares, squirrels live here.
14:00-15:00 Lunch.
15:00 Visit to private museums "Panopticon", "Rock Garden".
The Stone Garden is a museum founded by the Adyghe branch of the Russian Geographical Society.
Here you will learn a lot of interesting things about the fossil minerals of our Republic and much more.
Also on this tour you will get acquainted with the Ammonites and other inhabitants of the ancient ocean "Tethys", hear extraordinary historical stories about the local places and the versions of scientists about the origin of dolmens.
18:00 Dinner.
19:00 Visit to the thermal springs (1 hour).

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Day 5 - Excursion to the Lago Naki plateau, the Big Azish cave, cheese tasting
9:00 a.m. Breakfast.
10:00 Departure to the Lago-Naki mountain plateau in the Western Caucasus, altitude up to 2200 meters.
Along the way, we stop at panoramic platforms with views of the three thousandth peaks of the Main Caucasian Ridge.
A visit to the Bolshaya Azish Cave is a unique place, a natural monument, which is one of the five most beautiful caves located in Europe.
The total area of the cave is 690 meters.
The Azish cave is ideally equipped for tourists to visit, an excursion is conducted, there are steps and fences.
Lunch is on the route.
16:00 The history of the creation of Adyghe cheeses, cheese tasting.
18:00 Dinner.
19:00 For those who wish to visit the thermal springs, there is a free shuttle service.

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Day 6 - Excursion to the high mountain village of Guzeripl
09:00 Breakfast.
10:00 Excursion to the mountainous village of Guzeripl.
Before entering the village itself, you will see Granite Canyon, Monk Mountain, Hamyshki village.
In the village of Guzeripl, you will be able to see one of the preserved dolmens, visit the interactive museum of the reserve (entrance tickets for an additional fee) and breathe in the fresh mountain air.
14:00 Lunch on the route.
Departure to the Partizanskaya glade on the shore of the Kamenny Sea, the instructor will introduce you to the peaks of the coral reefs of the ancient Tethys Ocean.
18:00 We return to the base.
19:00 Festive dinner.
We eat shish kebab, shurpa, and share our impressions of a great time.
Presentation of gifts to each guest.

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Day 7 - Departure
09:00 Breakfast.
10:00 Departure.

Difficulty

Suitable for everyone

Accommodation

or

Camp Site, Hotel

6 nights

Comfort

Midscale

The tour provides accommodation at a recreation center in the village. Kamennomostsky.

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

Placement	Gornaya BO / Rufabgo Hotel / Belaya Reka Hotel
2, 3-bed accommodation	57 450
Additional payment for 1-bed accommodation	15 000

BO "Gornaya"

Offering a shared lounge, a garden and barbecue facilities, Hotel Campaza Gornaya is located in Kamennomostsky Village. Guests can book family rooms.

Guests of the hotel "Campbaza Gornaya" can play tennis and ping pong. Hiking is popular among outdoor enthusiasts.

The Lago Naki Plateau is 31 km away and Maikop is 41 km away.

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Another option

Rufabgo Hotel

Offering a restaurant, bar, shared lounge and garden, Waterfalls Rufabgo Hotel is located in Kamennomostsky Village. There is also a terrace on site. Guests can book family rooms. The hotel has a 24-hour front desk and room service.

The rooms are equipped with a wardrobe and a flat-screen TV, towels and bed linen are provided. The rooms are equipped with a private bathroom. Some rooms have a view of the river. Each room has a kettle.

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Another option

The Belaya Reka Hotel

Double standard rooms, which are located on the ground floors of two-storey guest houses on the main territory of the tourist complex "Belaya Reka. Dakhovskaya".

2 single beds or 1 large bed;
a necessary set of home textiles;
TV;
fridge;
teapot;
wardrobes for clothes;
bathroom with modern shower, toilet and dryer;
tables and chairs in the room and on the terrace;
barbecue area (it is possible to provide an additional barbecue at the request of the guests);
pavilion.

The studio's double rooms are located on the second floors, in guest houses on the main territory of the tourist complex. Rooms of this type differ from standard double rooms by the larger area of the room and bathroom, the presence of its own loggia in log cabins.

bedroom / living room - 1 double bed or 2 single beds;
a separate loggia with a table and benches;
a necessary set of home textiles;
TV;
fridge;
teapot;
wardrobes for clothes;
bathroom with modern shower, toilet and dryer;
tables and chairs in the room and on the terrace;
barbecue area (it is possible to provide an additional barbecue at the request of the guests);
pavilion.

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Tour conditions

Group

up to 15 tourists

Duration

7 days 6 nights

Group meets at

Krasnodar

Included in price

transfers on the day of arrival and on the day of departure;
accommodation in comfortable rooms;
3 meals a day;
the work of instructors on the routes;
all transfers according to the program;
busy daily excursions;
visiting geothermal springs according to the program;
sauna (by appointment on site).

Paid extra

air and railway tickets to Krasnodar/Mineralnye Vody and back;
entrance tickets for excursions, hikes and trips:
- Khadzhokhskaya gorge — 600 rubles/adult, children (from 7 to 13 years old) — 400 rubles, up to 7 years old for free;
- the museum "Garden of stones" — 100 rubles.;
- The Panopticon Museum — 150 rubles.;
- horse riding for 1 hour – from 1,500 rubles, 1.5 hour – from 2,000 rubles, 2-hour – from 2,500 rubles.;
- monastery (underground temple) — 400 rubles/adult, 200 rubles/child;
- Azishskaya cave — 800 rubles/adult, 500 rubles/child (from 7 to 14 years old), up to 7 years old for free;
- Guzeriple (entrance to the reserve) — 300 rubles/adult, 150 rubles/child;
- trolls (optional) — from 1,500 rubles.;
- Rufabgo waterfalls — 600 rubles/adult, 400 rubles/child (from 5 to 15 years old);
- visiting thermal springs in excess of the program (optional) — from 400 rubles /adult, children (from 6-13 to years old) and pensioners — 200 rubles, up to 5 years old for free.

The cost is additional. The price of services is approximate and may vary.

It's important to know

medical insurance policy;
medicines for your own needs (painkillers, sunscreens with a high protection factor, remedies for insect bites and food poisoning, as well as medicines that you personally take);
warm clothes (jacket, sweater, warm trousers, hat, gloves);
light clothing (shorts, T-shirt, cap);
swimsuit, rubber slippers;
windbreaker jacket, raincoat or rain cape;
shoes (hiking boots or sneakers, necessarily with ribbed and non–slippery soles - trekking shoes);
a backpack for 20-25 liters.

Thermal springs in Adygea. Winter travel

Location

Tour highlights

Itinerary

Accommodation

Tour conditions

Included in price

Paid extra

It's important to know

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