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Arrival in Nevinnomyssk.
Accommodation at the Kuban Hotel.
Getting to know the guide and the group.
Getting food and group equipment.
In the wooded mountains of the Western Caucasus, a fan of uniquely beautiful gorges stretches away to the snowy ridge of the Main Caucasian Ridge. Crystal streams and rivers flow down from the cloudless peaks and glaciers. Some of them are in no hurry: with the blue eyes of lakes, they look at the broken world of wild rocks for a long time. Others, impatient, immediately hang in the gorge with ringing waterfalls.
The area is popular with tourists for the ease of routes and the beauty of the gorges. For many tourists, the biography of a hiker began precisely on the slopes of the Arkhyz mountains.
Location
Nevinnomyssk
Tour highlights
A new skill
We will learn how to set up tents, make a fire and cook food in the field
Nizhne-Arkhyz settlement
We will see an archaeological monument of the X—XII centuries, the remains of a large Alan city in the Russian North Caucasus
Soulful evenings
Let's sing songs, admire the stars, swim in the lake
Itinerary
- Day 1 - Arrival. Getting to know the guide and the group
- Day 2 - Transfer to Arkhyz village. Visit to the Nizhne-Arkhyz settlement
- Day 3 - Ascent to the Ayulu Pass
- Day 4 - Descent to the valley of the Psysh River
- Day 5 - Ascent to the Karadjash pass
- Day 6 - Karadjash Pass. Sofia Lakes
- Day 7 - Sofia Polyana. Radial access to the Sofia waterfalls. Glacier Farm
- Day 8 - Descent to Arkhyz village
- Day 9 - Departure
Difficulty
Does not require specific skills, but one must be in a good physical shape
Accommodation
Accommodation
- Hotel1 night
- Tent6 nights
- Guest House1 night
Comfort
- Basic
- Basic+
The tour provides accommodation:
- in Nevinnomyssk, accommodation in the Kuban Hotel (2-, 3-bed rooms with amenities);
- in Arkhyz settlement, hotel accommodation (rooms without amenities);
- overnight stays in tourist tents.
The cost of the tour depends on the size of the group:
- 39,500 rubles/person. for a group of 6 people or more;
- Please specify the price per group for a group of 1 to 5 people when booking.
Possible accommodation options on the tour are indicated. The exact location is booked and confirmed 5 days before the tour.
The Kuban Hotel 1 night
The hotel is the main hotel in Nevinnomyssk, which is located in the heart of the business and cultural life of the city. The hotel has been operating since 1966 and has proven itself to be the best. The atmosphere of the hotel is filled with homely warmth and comfort, the professionalism of the staff will create the most comfortable conditions for each guest. To relax and recuperate, guests will be offered to visit the hotel's sauna with a relaxation area. A 24-hour parking lot is available for hotel guests and residents of the city for an additional fee.
Room stock
The hotel has 113 rooms on 5 floors. These are 180 beds, of which 15 are Luxury rooms. The living room and bedroom are equipped with TV equipment and split systems. Single and 2-bed economy class rooms with all amenities.
Tent 6 nights
Guest house "Edelweiss" 1 night
Tour conditions
Group
From 6 to 12 tourists
Minimum age
12 years old
Duration
9 days 8 nightsGroup meets at
Nevinnomyssk
Included in price
- accommodation in a hotel in Nevinnomyssk (rooms with amenities); accommodation in a hotel in Arkhyz (rooms without amenities);
- transfer from Nevinnomyssk to Arkhyz village;
- excursion to the rock face of Arkhyz;
- meals on the route;
- group equipment rental;
- the services of an instructor-guide;
- insurance.
Paid extra
- air and railway tickets to Nevinnomyssk and back;
- additional excursions;
- transfers outside the program;
- environmental fees, etc.;
- meals not included in the tour program;
- Transfer: airport (railway station) — hotel;
- personal equipment rental;
- hotel reservations;
- organization of recreation on the Black Sea.
It's important to know
Personal equipment you need for the tour
- Warm jacket or fleece jacket for the season;
- ski hat;
- fleece gloves;
- waterproof windproof jacket and trousers;
- track suit;
- sleeping bag;
- polyurethane foam mat;
- trekking shoes;
- shoe covers (flashlights) on the feet;
- replacement shoes for ford and camp (sneakers);
- backpack 80-100 l;
- the seat;
- trekking poles;
- a rain cape for yourself and a backpack;
- Sun protection: panama hat, cream, glasses;
- work gloves;
- mug, spoon, bowl, knife (KLMN);
- thermos flask or water flask with a total volume of 1 liter;
- headlamp (spare batteries);
- the first-aid kit is individual.
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Dates and Prices
- Individual dates available on request22 Jun – 1 Sep
- 22 – 30 Jun 9 days 8 nights
- 13 – 21 Jul 9 days 8 nights
- 27 Jul – 4 Aug 9 days 8 nights
- 10 – 18 Aug 9 days 8 nights
- 24 Aug – 1 Sep 9 days 8 nights
Reviews
- NGNatalia Gromykoabout provider27 Apr, 2025
I’m incredibly grateful to the tour operator Big Country for organizing my hike to the Dzitaku Lakes. I really appreciated how quickly the managers responded to all my questions, and how clearly and professionally they prepared the full set of documents. From start to finish, the managers stayed in touch and supported me throughout the entire journey. Since there wasn’t a group available for the original tour, the company slightly adjusted my route and joined me with another group heading to the Bzerpinsky Ledge. I couldn't be happier with how everything turned out. Big Country works with highly skilled and professional instructors. Our guide, Pavel, was incredibly friendly, positive, and attentive to every participant. He organized the group’s pace and movement so well that it really helped us save time and energy. The hike itself was unforgettable, surrounded by breathtaking nature and stunning views. A huge thank you to Big Country, to my manager Daria, and to our amazing instructor Pavel.
