Winter ethno-tour of Adygea

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The traditional hospitality and charm of the nature of the Caucasus in just 7 days will conquer your hearts and fall in love with Adygea without a doubt!

You will visit the delightful thermal springs, take part in a master class on cooking Adyghe cheese with tasting and learn the secrets and subtleties of cooking cheese at home. Go on an excursion to the Khadjokh gorge, walk along the gorge of the Rufabgo River, see the Granite Canyon and one of the preserved dolmens.

Location

Krasnodar

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Tour highlights

Khadjokh Gorge

Let's watch the flow of the Belaya River moving between the stone cliffs

Local cuisine of Adygea

Let's enjoy delicious cheeses and the national cuisine of Adygea

Lago Naki Plateau

Take a walk in the Lago Naki Nature Park, enjoy the fresh mountain air

Itinerary

Day 1 - Check-in. Excursion to the Khadjokh gorge
14:30 Check-in.
Lunch, meeting with the instructor.
15:00 Excursion to the Khadjokh gorge.
The gorge is part of the Great Khadjokh Canyon.
This is a winding gap in the rocks above the Belaya River.
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 - Rufabgo River Gorge
09:00 Breakfast.
10:00 Walking along the Rufabgo river gorge (entrance tickets for an additional fee) — one of the most picturesque and famous sights of the Republic of Adygea.
There are a dozen waterfalls surrounded by rocky slopes.
We will see the most beautiful and picturesque of them: "Noise", "Cascade", "Heart of Rufabgo", "Maiden's Braid".
14:00 Lunch.
15:00 Visit to the thermal springs (3 hours).
18:00 Dinner.

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Day 3 - 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 Dinner.
18:30 Master class on the preparation of Adyghe cheese with tasting.
We will learn the secrets and subtleties of making cheese at home.
Homemade cheese tastes better, you can see this.
For those who wish to visit the thermal springs, there is a free shuttle service.

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Day 4 - Excursion to the city of Maykop
9:00 a.m. Breakfast.
10:00 Excursion to the city of Maykop — one of the most beautiful and well-maintained cities in the North Caucasus.
Maikop is the capital of the republic, and the name of the city translates as "Valley of Apples".
The geographical location of the city, the purity of nature, air and water, make it extremely attractive.
During the tour we will visit the National Museum, the Museum of the East, the Cathedral Mosque.
13:00 Lunch on the route at the national cuisine restaurant "Mezdakh".
14:30 After lunch, a walk through the city park.
If desired, it is possible to visit the Maikop brewery with an excursion (extra charge) — tasting "Craft beer".
Return to the base.
18:00 Dinner.
For those who wish to visit the thermal springs, there is a free shuttle service.

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Day 5 - Lago Naki Plateau, Big Azish Cave
09:00 Breakfast.
10:00 Excursion to the Lago Naki plateau.
There are many legends associated with the mountain plateau, and an instructor will certainly introduce you to them.
13:00 Lunch on the route.
14:00 Visit to the Big Azish Cave (entrance tickets for an additional fee), a unique place, a natural monument, which is one of the five most beautiful caves located in Europe.
The microclimate inside the cave has antibacterial properties and has a constant temperature of 4 ° C and high humidity.
The total area of the cave is 690 meters.
The microclimate in caves is very beneficial for the respiratory system, and stalactites and stalagmites excite the imagination.
Return to the base.
18:00 Dinner.
For those who wish to visit the thermal springs and — free shuttle service.

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Day 6 - Departure for a walking tour to the Guam Gorge
09:00 Breakfast.
10:00 Departure for a walking tour to the Guam gorge of the Kurjips River, located between the villages of Mezmai and Guamka.
The Guam Gorge is a natural monument that is more than a hundred million years old.
The gorge is about five kilometers long and 400 meters deep.
An excursion train runs along the narrow-gauge railway to the middle of the gorge, on which we will drive 1,700 meters to the cafe "House of Cosmonauts".
Lunch is on the route.
19:00 Festive dinner.
We communicate, share our impressions, and eat delicious barbecue cooked on coals.

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Day 7 - Departure
9:00 a.m. Breakfast.
10:00 Departure.

Difficulty

Suitable for everyone

Accommodation

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Camp Site, Hotel

6 nights

Comfort

Basic+

The tour provides accommodation at a recreation center in the village. Kamennomostsky in comfortable rooms with all amenities.

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	58 000
Surcharge for single occupancy	15 000

BO "Gornaya"

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.

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Another option

Rufabgo Hotel

The Rufabgo Hotel is located near the village of Kamennomostky in the Republic of Adygea, by the flowing Belaya River.

There are 40 different rooms in the fund, in which it will be a pleasure to spend your vacation. It offers a TV, a spacious wardrobe, a private bathroom, and air conditioning. Free Wi-Fi is available to stay in touch with your loved ones.

The territory is well maintained and ennobled with summer gazebos, a barbecue area, and a children's playground. Waterfalls and an ethnographic Museum are nearby. The distance to the airport is 119.4 km, to the railway station - 40.2 km.

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Another option

Belaya Reka Tourist Base

Surrounded by greenery, the Belaya Dakhovskaya River tourist complex is located 4 km from the village of Kamennomostsky.

It offers a sauna and barbecue facilities.

The holiday homes feature a terrace and a flat-screen TV.

The dining area is equipped with a refrigerator, an electric kettle and a dining table.

Featuring a shower, private bathrooms also come with a hairdryer and free toiletries.

All rooms offer a picturesque view of the mountains.

You can play paintball in the surrounding area, as well as hiking and rafting.

Free parking is available on site.

The distance to the shore of the Belaya River is 50 meters.

Krasnodar International Airport is 171 km from the White River Dahovskaya Tourist Complex.

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Tour conditions

Group

up to 20 tourists

Minimum age

5 years old

Duration

7 days 6 nights

Group meets at

Krasnodar

Included in price

transfers on the day of arrival and departure;
accommodation in comfortable rooms;
hearty 3 meals a day;
the work of instructors on the routes;
all transfers according to the program;
daily intensive excursions, hiking Adygea;
visiting geothermal springs according to the program.

Paid extra

air and railway tickets to Krasnodar 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;
- Rufabgo waterfalls — 600 rubles/adult, children (from 5 to 15 years old) — 400 rubles.;
- The Panopticon Museum — 150 rubles.;
- the museum "Garden of stones" — 100 rubles.;
- tour of the National Museum — 300 rubles/adult, 150 rubles/children;
- Azish cave — 800 rubles/adult; children (from 7 to 14 years old) — 500 rubles, up to 7 years old for free;
- Guzeriple (entrance to the reserve) — 300 rubles/adult, 150 rubles/child;
- swimming in the pool on the premises;
visiting thermal springs in excess of the program (optional) — 400 rubles/adult, children (from 6-13 years old) and pensioners — 200 rubles, children under 5 years old for free;
extreme park "Mishoko" (Via Ferrata trolls) on request - from 1,500 rubles.;
sports insurance — 300 rubles.

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

It's important to know

When going on a tour of Adygea, keep in mind that even in summer it is worth taking warm clothes, since temperature differences in the mountains can be significant, especially at night. It is desirable that the clothes be functional, that is, one layer repels moisture, the second protects from the wind. It is important that the clothes do not cause inconvenience.

A list of things that every tourist absolutely needs to take with them:

medical preparations for individual needs;
documents: passport, medical insurance policy;
comfortable sports shoes: winter boots (not with heels), trekking warm boots;
sportswear for cold weather:
- The jacket is warm, windproof, waterproof;
- warm tracksuit (sweatshirt, pants);
- T-shirts with long and short sleeves;
- sports trousers;
- a warm hat;
- gloves;
swimsuit, rubber slippers;
a backpack for 7-10 liters.

To complete the active part, you will be provided with all the necessary equipment.

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