Mountain camp in Arkhyz PRO. 10 lakes

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Let's go through the forest to the blooming Alpine meadows, climb the rocky paths to the waterfalls. We will visit the emerald lake Eaglet, the colorful Dukka lakes, the huge Seven-colored lake, the drop lake and the incredible Sofia lakes. According to the plan — 10, and if we keep up, then even more.

Location

Russia, Stavropol Territory, Mineralnye Vody

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Tour highlights

Checking for durability

Try yourself on daily trekking routes and climb a high pass

Thermal pleasure

Relax in the hot water, enriched with useful elements.

Magical nature

Compare the shades of all the lakes along the way, pick berries and hear the scent of meadow flowers.

Itinerary

Day 1 - Arrival. Thermal springs "Pearl of the Caucasus"
11:30-12:00 Gathering of the group in Mineralnye Vody, railway station and airport.
Transfer by minibus to Arkhyz, to the Taulu glade at about 3-3.5 hours.
Let's go for a swim in the thermal springs. The Pearl of the Caucasus complex has several pools with hot and cooler water.
After a swim, we go on to the mountains! In the afternoon, we will arrive at our favorite camp and set up tents.
We'll cook dinner and get to know each other in the evening.
The active part is 2 km on foot. Camping in Arkhyz at an altitude of 1600 m. The transfer with things from the minibus to the camp takes 1-2 minutes.

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Day 2 - Trekking to Orlyonok Lake
We will climb the Sofia ridge and see the alpine meadows for the first time along the way.
After passing through the flower glades, admire the waterfall, and then go to a surprisingly flat plateau!
From here, we will look at the village of Arkhyz from afar, and also admire the huge, very spectacular Kara-Jash mountain.
Next, we will go into the coniferous forest and take a photo of the first lake Eaglet.
Then we will walk a little further to see the second emerald lake, which is hidden higher up the gorge.
The active part is 12.6 km, altitude difference is 1600-2380 m, duration is 6-7 hours.

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Day 3 - To the lakes of Malaya Dukka
Mountain transport will take us to the beginning of the trail, and then only on foot.
If you like long trekking trips with lots of photo locations, then this route will appeal to you! We will see 3 lakes on the Malaya Dukka River. They are all completely different shapes and colors.
Rhododendrons bloom near the first lake in June, blueberries can be harvested near the second lake in August, and the third lake is simply huge and beautiful.
The active part is 11.8 km, elevation difference is 1920-2600 m, duration is 7-8 hours.

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Day 4 - To Lake Semitsvetnoe
The Dukka River is rich in beautiful reservoirs. Today we will go to one of the largest local lakes.
We will walk for half a day along the Bolshaya Dukka River and smoothly climb the valley. Only at the very end of the gorge will there be a steeper climb.
But after climbing the stone moraine, we will see a Seven-colored lake right behind it! The water in the lake will be of different colors from different sides.
We'll walk along the lake shore together and take lots of colorful photos.
The active part of the passage is 13.2 km, the height difference is 1920-2450 m, 7-8 hours.

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Day 5 - To the Sofia Lakes
We climb higher and higher along the valley of the Ak-Aira River, admiring the waterfalls along the way.
To make it easier to climb, the instructor will treat you to fruits or nuts.
And then — climb to the Irkiz pass!
We will see 3 lakes — magnificent, colorful! We take pictures of the Sofia Lakes from above, then let's get closer to them.
We will go down another gorge and along the way we will see another lake — dark green Aimatli.
The active part of the passage is 12.3 km, altitude difference 2000-2280 m, 8-9 hours.

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Day 6 - To the Lower Comma Lake
Today it's the turn of the lake, which is shaped like a huge, green drop or a comma. The water in this emerald pond is surprisingly clear, you can see the bottom and huge stones.
After going to the lake, climb a small hillock to admire it from above!
The active part of the passage is 6.3 km, elevation difference is 1820-2890-1890 m, 8-9 hours.

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Day 7 - Departure
We wake up in the morning in such a familiar camp. A delicious breakfast awaits us!
Today is the final day of the hike, so we pack our tents and leave the mountains.
12:30-13:30 Return to the city of Mineralnye Vody (we stop at the airport and the railway station).

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Difficulty

Does not require specific skills, but one must be in a good physical shape

Tour organizer's comments

The route is trekking and provides for walking through mountainous (rugged) terrain. This type of active recreation involves daily climbing and dropping heights (ascents and descents).

Accommodation

Tent

6 nights

Comfort

Basic

The tour includes accommodation in a private tent at the Forest Cat parking lot.

The cost of the tour for 1 person is 46,800 rubles.

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Tour conditions

Group

From 6 to 18 tourists

Minimum age

12 years old

Duration

7 days 6 nights

Group meets at

Russia, Stavropol Territory, Mineralnye Vody

Included in price

road crossings along the route;
travel by mountain transport to the gorges (UAZ);
accommodation in a private tent at the paid tourist parking lot "Forest Cat";
3 meals a day according to a complex non-individual menu:
- Breakfast (day 2-7) and dinner (day 1-6) are prepared at the camp by tourists on duty;
- lunch (day 2-6) in the form of dry rations in the mountains: sausage, cheese, tea, biscuits, chocolate, sweets;
entrance tickets to the thermal springs;
group first aid kit and group equipment rental:
- campfire equipment;
- boilers and awning;
- gas burners;
the services of an instructor-guide.

Paid extra

air and railway tickets to Mineralnye Vody and back;
lunch during the transfer on day 1;
personal equipment: tent, sleeping bag, karemat (available for rent);
insurance is optional.

It's important to know

tent;
backpack / bag / suitcase for things;
sleeping bag (comfort temperature 0...-5C). The air temperature in the tent at night is +4...+9C;
karemat, a tourist hoba;
hat, gloves;
cap / panama hat;
jacket, the air temperature in the early morning and late evening is +8...+12C;
fleece;
T-shirt;
A light long-sleeve shirt will protect your arms and neck from burning.;
The buff protects the neck from burning, and can be used as a headdress.;
running trousers;
underwear and socks;
trekking shoes up to the ankle and above;
walking shoes in the camp. The grass in the camp is wet with dew in the morning and evening. We recommend having closed shoes, such as galoshes.;
swimsuit;
for girls optional: dress for a photo shoot on the background of mountains;
waterproof clothing or raincoat from the middle of the thigh and below;
passport / birth certificate of the child. It is mandatory to have the original (not a copy);
camera/video camera;
toiletries (toothbrush, toothpaste, soap, shampoo, razor, towel) and comb;
sunglasses. For people with hypersensitivity of the eyes to sunlight, we recommend wearing glasses with an ultraviolet filter.;
0.5 L plastic bottle (for drinking water on the route);
toilet paper;
a plate, a mug, a spoon. The plate and mug must be non-breakable (plastic or iron);
lantern;
wet wipes;
thread, needle;
backpack for walking (volume 20-25 liters). The backpack contains the tourist's personal belongings (fleece, raincoat, water bottle, etc.), as well as public food for lunch, which is provided by the instructor (the weight of the products is 400-600 grams);
Portable Power Bank charger for charging your mobile phone (optional);
sunscreen, lipstick;
cash money;
a protective cream against insect bites. There may be mosquitoes in the evenings. There are no ticks;
individual first aid kit. Required: elastic bandage, Band-aid.

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12 – 18 Jul 7 days 6 nights

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13 Mar, 2026

The tour organization was excellent!
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Nikolai

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28 Jan, 2026

I liked everything. The providers were always in touch and ready to help whenever any issues came up.
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Vera

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21 Jan, 2026

Excellent organization and a strong customer-focused approach! All the information was communicated clearly and on time. I’m already looking forward to the next trekking tour :)

Type of equipment	For 7 days in rubles.	Note
Sleeping bag	1 100	Sleeping bag with artificial insulation. Comfort temperature -4...-10C
Karemat	400	Karemat Izhevsky
Double tent	2 600	Double-layer, waterproof tent
Three-person tent	3 000	Double-layer, waterproof tent
Trekking poles 2 pcs.	free