Winter magic of the mountains in Adygea

A diverse combination of activities will not let you get bored! 

Every new day will welcome you with a new program: a route through the mountain gorges of Adygea, horseback riding, visiting wild caves, an excursion to dolmens and granite canyon and much more.

Location

Krasnodar
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$629
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Duration
8 Days
7 Nights
Departures
  • Group departures
    • 7 – 14 December
    • 14 – 21 December
    • Dates for next season
    • 11 – 18 January, 2025
    • 18 – 25 January, 2025
    • 25 January – 1 February, 2025
    • 1 – 8 February, 2025
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Accommodation
  • Camp Site
    7 nights
Comfort
  • Midscale
Difficulty
Moderate
Involves moderate physical activity
Group
Up to 15 people
Minimum age
8 years old
Group meet at
Krasnodar
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Weekdays: 8am - 8pm
Weekends: 8am - 7pm (GMT +3)
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Tour highlights

An unusual walk in snowshoes
We are going to walk in snowshoes over the Kurdzhipsky tract
Magical sounds of wild caves
Let's conduct an experiment — listen to the "magical sounds of music" in complete darkness
A leisurely horse ride
Let's enjoy a quiet horseback riding, admiring the grandeur of the Caucasus Mountains
Relaxation in the thermal springs
We will feel the soft and relaxing effect of the thermal spring water
The Mysteries of the Caucasian Dolmens
We will see the largest dolmen in Adygea

Itinerary

  • Day 1 - Group meeting, meeting with the instructor

    We stay in cozy rooms of our mountain 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!

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  • Day 2 - Route along the Rufabgo river gorge
  • Day 3 - Radial hiking in the Kurjips tract, sledding
  • Day 4 - The route to the gorge of the Meshoko River. Black noise. Rafting on request
  • Day 5 - Speleomarchrute
  • Day 6 - Granite Canyon. The Museum of the Caucasian Biosphere Reserve. Guzeriplsky Dolmen
  • Day 7 - Horse riding route. Thermal springs
  • Day 8 - Completion of the program
Difficulty
Involves moderate physical activity

Accommodation

Accommodation
  • Camp Site
    7 nights
Comfort
  • Midscale

The tour provides accommodation at the recreation center "Formula of active recreation".

The cost of the tour for 1 person with double occupancy is 65,000 rubles/person.

For single occupancy, the cost of the tour is 79,000 rubles/person.

When requesting a tour of one participant who agrees to check in (double occupancy) the cost of the tour is not recalculated.

Children under 16 years old receive a 10% discount.

The base "Formula of active recreation" 7 nights

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).

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 rooms in the 3rd cottage: a double room (with the possibility of additional accommodation. places) and a triple room with three fixed beds.

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
Duration
8 days 7 nights
Group meets at
Krasnodar

Included in price

  • habitation;
  • three meals a day (1st day — dinner, 2nd-7th days — three meals a day, 8th 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 and back;
  • transfer Krasnodar — accommodation base/accommodation base — Krasnodar (4,000 rubles/person);
  • transfer Mineralnye Vody — accommodation base / accommodation base — Mineralnye Vody (5,000 rubles/person);
  • rafting on a mountain river — 2,000 rubles/person.

It's important to know

Personal equipment you need for the tour

Documents:

  1. Russian Federation passport (internal) .
  2. Medical insurance policy .
  3. Bank card (shops have card payments, many souvenir shops accept transfers).
  4. 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.

Shoes and clothes for travel:

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.

Footwear. Comfortable sports shoes (two pairs of waterproof and non-slip soles are required):

  1. 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.
  2. The second pair is winter or demo seasonal shoes with non–slip soles.
  3. Rubber flip-flops for visiting thermal springs and walking around the base by room.

Clothes. In winter, take clothes for warm and cold weather.

For cold weather:

  1. Winter jacket (windproof, insulated, waterproof). The ideal option is snowboarding / skiing, as it meets all the necessary requirements.
  2. Winter pants (windproof, insulated, waterproof). The ideal option is snowboarding / skiing, as they meet all the necessary requirements.
  3. Down jacket (up to -10 °C).
  4. Down or fleece vest (optional).
  5. A set of winter thermal underwear (optional). It can be used as a bottom layer.
  6. Warm wool socks (merino, alpaca) 2 pairs. Look at the fishing shop – they know a lot about warm clothes.
  7. Scarf / fleece gaiter (baffik) / warm shawl – to insulate the throat and neck.
  8. The hat is warm (fleece is the perfect solution).
  9. Gloves are warm (fleece is better).
  10. Mittens-tops are waterproof from a membrane (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:

  1. Synthetic T-shirts 2-3 pcs., with long and short sleeves.
  2. Fleece jacket (required! – for all weather conditions).
  3. Warm sports/fleece suit (sweatshirt, pants). It is mandatory for the "lower" routes, where it is not as cold as in the mountains.
  4. Socks (2-3 pairs of regular ones).
  5. A hat for sunny weather is a cap/panama hat.

Useful equipment:

  1. A small backpack (20-30 liters) – it is convenient to take things with you for a walk.
  2. A tourist seat (hob, podpopnik) with foil and an elastic band. The price starts from 250 rubles. 
  3. Sunglasses (for snow and sun protection) — optional.
  4. The poncho raincoat is dense (required!): cellophane for 100-200 rubles will not last a day.
  5. Swimming trunks/swimsuit and flip–flops - for thermal springs.
  6. Hiking gaiters or flashlights on your feet: from mud, rain and snow. 
  7. A hermetic package for the phone and photo and video equipment (in case of rain). 
  8. A reusable water bottle or a small thermos of 500 ml (optional).
  9. 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. 
  10. Hygienic lipstick or lip balm (required! both boys and girls – from the wind and the sun).
  11. Sunscreen SPF 50+ (snow in the sun can tan and even burn).
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Dates and Prices

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    7 – 14 Dec 8 days 7 nights
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    14 – 21 Dec 8 days 7 nights
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    11 – 18 Jan, 2025 8 days 7 nights
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    18 – 25 Jan, 2025 8 days 7 nights
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    25 Jan – 1 Feb, 2025 8 days 7 nights
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Reviews

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    Daria
    21 Dec, 2021
    about tour
    Everything is fine, the tour is active and interesting, the food is delicious, I had a very good time
    21 Dec, 2021
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    Daria
    8 Feb, 2021
    about tour
    An unforgettable trip full of vivid impressions! The program was very intense: every day there are new places, within an hour you can get from the snows to the green spring forest, from there to a sunny glade or a rocky cliff. Silver waterfalls, inaccessible grottoes, slippery mountain trails, traces of wild animals – this is such an Adygea. Fans not only to see, but also to listen will also be delighted: ancient trade routes and warlike Circassians, mysterious skeletons and lost treasures, tectonic shifts and geological faults, tragic and heroic stories from people's lives. The base itself, where we lived, is a man-made oasis in the middle of a wild forest. Comfortable houses with all the amenities in the rooms, a stylish cafe with a fireplace, three meals a day, taking into account individual preferences. Winter evenings were spent playing games, singing to the guitar or in the sauna. Thank you so much to the organizing team for a wonderful holiday! Special thanks to my Wife, Lena and Tatiana, who surrounded us with care every day and made this trip so cool!
    8 Feb, 2021
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    Elena
    14 Feb, 2019
    about tour
    A very interesting tour. Evgeny is an instructor from God. It will be especially useful for those who do not want to be brought to all the most beautiful places already, but strive to go everywhere on their own. The most real active recreation for not very prepared athletes. In addition to all the beauty that we managed to see during the tour, as well as impressions from stories and conversations with Eugene, there was more than a pleasant impression of the living conditions. The food was very tasty and varied. Real home cooking. There is hot water, light, warm living rooms, everything is very cozy. No domestic problems. In general, we decided that we would definitely return and definitely to Eugene.
    14 Feb, 2019