Family mountain camp in Arkhyz

During the week we will explore many beautiful mountain landscapes. We will see amazing lakes, waterfalls, gorges. We will conquer three peaks, visit the observatory and enjoy freedom, clean mountain air and communication with your child.

Traveling to the mountains with children can be a great opportunity to strengthen family relationships. The psychologist accompanying us will help parents learn to understand their children better, establish deep connections, and learn how to resolve conflicts constructively.

Location

Russia, Stavropol Territory, Mineralnye Vody
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$480
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Duration
7 Days
6 Nights
Departures
  • Group departures
    • 30 May – 5 June
    • 10 – 16 July
    • 10 – 16 August
    • 20 – 26 September
or
Accommodation
  • or
    Hotel, Tent
    7 nights
Comfort
  • Basic
  • Midscale
Difficulty
Moderate
Involves moderate physical activity
Group
From 4 to 20 tourists
Minimum age
6 years old
Group meet at
Russia, Stavropol Territory, Mineralnye Vody
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Weekdays: 8am - 8pm
Weekends: 8am - 7pm (GMT +3)
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Tour highlights

Hiking with a psychologist
A psychologist can help create a friendly and supportive atmosphere in a group
To the top of the mountain
We will take the Lunar Express cable car up to a height of 2240 meters
Observatory of the Russian Academy of Sciences
We will visit a special astrophysical observatory, where professionals will conduct an exciting tour for us
Swimming in the Lake of Love
Let's relax, have lunch and swim in cold but refreshing water
Comfortable trekking
We will make frequent stops for rest, recuperation and communication
Evening games
At the end of the hike in the evening we will share our impressions and play interesting games under the guidance of our psychologist

Itinerary

  • Day 1 - Meeting. Special Astrophysical Observatory

    11:30-12:00 Group meeting in Mineralnye Vody.

    We will meet at the railway station or at the airport.

    After gathering the group, we go to the village of Arkhyz.

    On the way, we will stop at the Special Astrophysical Observatory of the Russian Academy of Sciences.

    The observatory's professionals will conduct an exciting tour for us.

    We will visit the sightseeing galleries in the BTA tower, where powerful telescopes can be seen through the panoramic windows.

    In one of the rooms, which once served as a telescope control room, there is a control panel – now a museum exhibit, but it still embodies the greatness of space exploration.

    After an exciting journey to Arkhyz, we will move into our house for the next 8 days.

    After a delicious dinner, we will get together to get to know each other.

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  • Day 2 - Dukkinskie – meeting with crystal lakes
  • Day 3 - The wonders of the Sofia Gorge
  • Day 4 - Seven-colored Lake Trekking
  • Day 5 - Lake of Love and climbing to the top of Krasnaya Mountain
  • Day 6 - Cable car on the road to the Abishira-Akhuba ridge. Dinnik Peak Climbing
  • Day 7 - Departure
Difficulty
Involves moderate physical activity
Tour organizer's comments

Light hiking is available for children from 6-8 years old. At the same time, it is important to take into account the individual characteristics of each child and choose the physical activity that will be comfortable for him. If your child is actively involved in sports, then day trips will be a great entertainment for him.

For very young children up to 18 kg, you can use a carrying backpack, which can be rented from us.

The standard travel schedule is 45/15 minutes, which means that after 45 minutes of walking, there is a fifteen-minute rest stop, during which you can relax, drink tea from a thermos and take photos, chat or admire the surrounding beauty.

Accommodation

Accommodation
  • or
    Hotel, Tent
    7 nights
Comfort
  • Basic
  • Midscale

The tour includes accommodation in a guest house or a campsite.

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

  • comfortable camping accommodation — 41,000 rubles/person;
  • accommodation in a guest house, separately for each family of 2 people or more — 59,000 rubles/person.

20% discount for children under 14 years old.

The possible accommodation option in the guest house is listed below.

Camping or Guest house 7 nights
Camping

Accommodation in a tent: separate for each family — 3, 4-bed.

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Another option
Guest house

Accommodation in a guest house, separately for each family of 2 people or more.

The Aya Sofia recreation center is located in Arkhyz, on the picturesque Sofiyskaya Glade.

Tour conditions

Group
From 4 to 20 tourists
Minimum age
6 years old
Duration
7 days 6 nights
Group meets at
Russia, Stavropol Territory, Mineralnye Vody

Included in price

  • the work of a professional mountain tourism instructor;
  • the work of a mentor-psychologist;
  • accommodation in a campsite or guest house, depending on your choice;
  • Meals: breakfast, dinner and a snack on a hike;
  • cable car ticket;
  • transfer Mineralnye Vody — polyana Taulu — Mineralnye Vody;
  • transfer polyana Taulu — Arkhyz — polyana Taulu;
  • transfer Polyana Taulu — Romantic — Polyana Taulu;
  • transfer polyana Taulu — Ice Farm – Polyana Taulu;
  • Taulu Glade — Dukka — Taulu Glade Transfer;
  • equipment rental: tent (separate for each family — 3-, 4-seater), travel mats — 2 pcs./person, travel chairs — 1 pc./person.;
  • payment for visiting the national park;
  • props for conducting games/trainings;
  • gifts and surprises for participants (children will receive badges for all trips and achievements during the tour).

Paid extra

  • air and railway tickets to Mineralnye Vody and back;
  • insurance (optional);
  • additional payment for 1-bed accommodation — please specify when booking;
  • meals in the cafe — 2,000-4,000 rubles (optional);
  • tickets to the thermal springs — 300-400 rubles/person.;
  • rental of personal equipment: trekking poles, backpack, sleeping bag, trekking boots, membrane jacket, hiking pants, raincoat.

It's important to know

Personal equipment you need for the tour
  • passport;
  • compulsory medical insurance policy;
  • sleeping bag;
  • travel mat, foam;
  • trekking poles;
  • sports glasses, UV protection factor 3 or more;
  • backpack 35-45 liters;
  • T-shirt;
  • medium-density thermal T-shirt with long sleeves;
  • thermal pants;
  • warm fleece jacket;
  • wind- and moisture-proof hooded jacket, preferably membrane;
  • raincoat, a very budget-friendly but working alternative to a membrane jacket;
  • wind- and moisture-proof pants, preferably with a membrane;
  • trekking boots or running shoes;
  • warm hat;
  • thin gloves 2 pairs;
  • panama hat, cap or buff, for sun protection;
  • hiking (trekking) socks 2-3 pairs;
  • sandals or light running shoes for the camp;
  • swimming trunks or a swimsuit;
  • gaiters for feet from snow and stones getting into shoes;
  • a mask or buff to protect your face from the wind;
  • a headlamp with new batteries;
  • hygiene products: soap, shampoo probe, toothpaste and brush, toilet paper, towel (small), wet wipes;
  • mug, spoon, bowl, knife. Plastic or metal;
  • thermos flask 500-800 ml;
  • 0.5-1 liter water bottle;
  • a car seat (preferably);
  • bars, honey, dried fruits, gels or other sports nutrition (take with you some treats that you like);
  • hygienic lipstick (protection against chapping of the lips, preferably sunscreen);
  • sunscreen (maximum protection);
  • vitamins, preferably in effervescent tablets;
  • Aspirin, preferably in effervescent tablets;
  • paracetamol;
  • Band-aid (to seal the feet to prevent calluses);
  • from an upset stomach;
  • medicines for their illnesses.
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Dates and Prices

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    30 May – 5 Jun 7 days 6 nights
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    10 – 16 Jul 7 days 6 nights
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    10 – 16 Aug 7 days 6 nights
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    20 – 26 Sep 7 days 6 nights
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    10 – 16 Oct 7 days 6 nights
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