Charming Arkhyz. Hiking tour

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We will go hiking on Mount Sofia to the waterfalls and the Seven-colored Lake, see the impressive cliffs, and also go rafting on a mountain river. The tour is designed for those who want to see the most beautiful things in Arkhyz in one week and return a different person: calm, strong and fulfilled.

Location

Mineral Waters

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Weekdays: 8am - 8pm
Weekends: 8am - 7pm (GMT +3)

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Tour highlights

Active leisure

We will walk through picturesque canyons, climb to high-altitude waterfalls and lakes

Rafting on a mountain river

Rafting on the Bolshoy Zelenchuk River and a frenzied adrenaline rush awaits us.

Lamp atmosphere in hotels

Desired comfort: barbecue area on site, rooms with bathrooms

Itinerary

Day 1 - Arrival. Getting to know Arkhyz
Arrival in Mineralnye Vody.
Gathering of the group: Mineralnye Vody, airport or railway station. Meeting at 12:00 and 18:00.
Transfer to the village Arkhyz is approximately 4 o'clock: outside the window, the steppes give way to mountains, the air becomes cleaner.
Check-in, dinner, first walk around the village. Your Alpine week starts tomorrow.
The order of excursions can be changed at the discretion of the guide.

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Day 2 - Sofia Waterfalls and valley
The beginning is large-scale: the cascading power of waterfalls up to 90 meters high framed by rocks and forests. Splashes on your face, the sound of water, and the first photos that will end up in your favorite albums.
walking part of the route: 5 km;
automobile part of the route: 18 km;
Difficulty level: medium.

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Day 3 - Seven-colored lake
Climb to the lake, which on sunny days scatters a rainbow over the surface. Someone says that it fulfills desires — you will check for yourself.
walking part of the route: 14.3 km;
automobile part of the route: 5 km;
Difficulty level: medium.

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Day 4 - Sofia Lakes or an alternative route
Three turquoise bowls at an altitude of 2,830 meters. Panoramas of the Mingi-kel-Bashi and Kel mountains, clear water that changes color depending on the sun.
Alternative routes are possible until July — to Orlenok or Belkau.
walking part of the route: 14 km;
Difficulty level: medium.

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Day 5 - Dukka Lakes
A trail along the Malaya Dukka River, green meadows and mountain air. A couple of lakes where you can relax your soul, sitting on a rock at the very edge of the water.
height difference: 400 m;
walking part of the route: 10 km;
automobile part of the route: 6 km;
Difficulty level: medium.

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Day 6 - To the Bottomless Lake
A dark mystery among the mountains. The place, which is legendary, beckons with its deep silence.
walking part of the route: 11 km;
automobile part of the route: 6 km;
Difficulty level: medium.

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Day 7 - Water energy: rafting
Rafting on the Bolshoy Zelenchuk River is pure adrenaline and fun.
After that, a walk to the White Waterfall, an inspection of the Alan Tower, and if you are lucky, a visit to the Teberdinsky Nature Reserve.
walking part of the route: 4 km;
automobile part of the route: 5 km;
Difficulty level: medium.

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Day 8 - Departure
One more look at the mountains, transfer to Mineralnye Vody. It feels like you've lived a new chapter of your life in eight days.
Place of completion of the tour: Mineralnye Vody, airport or railway station. Group transfer:
at 12:00 (estimated arrival time is 16:00);
at 16:00 (estimated arrival time is 20:00).

Difficulty

Involves moderate physical activity

Tour organizer's comments

You need good physical fitness and endurance.

Accommodation

Hotel

7 nights

Comfort

Upscale

The tour includes hotel accommodation in 2-, 3-bed standard rooms.

The cost of the tour for 1 person is 99,999 rubles.

The surcharge for single occupancy is 21,000 rubles/ the entire tour period.

The placement options are listed below. It can be replaced with similar ones.

Gornaya Rosa Hotel

The hotel is located in the village of Arkhyz. It offers car parking, internet access, airport shuttle (additional charge), terrace, shared lounge, luggage storage, laundry, sauna, garden, board games, tour desk. The reception is open 24 hours a day.

A soft bed, bed linen, towels, an outlet by the bed, a wardrobe, a dressing room, a plasma TV, a living area, a private toilet and a bathtub equipped with personal hygiene products. The rooms are cleaned daily.

Breakfast is served every morning. The hotel has a bar with soft drinks and a restaurant serving European cuisine, and it is possible to order dietary meals.

Sochi International Airport is 109 km away, and the bus station is 600 meters away.

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Another option

The Korona Hotel

The hotel is located in the village of Arkhyz. Free Wi-Fi and parking are available.

Rooms of various categories are available for accommodation. Each room has comfortable beds, a wardrobe, a kettle, a digital TV, and a bathroom with a shower. The windows offer stunning views of the mountains and surrounding nature.

A continental breakfast is served at the hotel, and lunch and dinner can be ordered a la carte.

The nearest airport is in Mineralnye Vody (162 km).

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Tour conditions

Group

From 1 to 12 tourists

Minimum age

6 years old

Duration

8 days 7 nights

Group meets at

Mineral Waters

Included in price

airport — hotel — airport transfer;
hotel accommodation in 2-, 3-bed standard rooms;
Meals: breakfast, welcome dinner;
guide services;
transportation services on the route;
guide services;
rafting.

Paid extra

air and railway tickets to Mineralnye Vody and back;
private transfer;
meals not specified in the program:
- lunch-picnic (snack with yourself or in a cafe) — from 500 rubles.;
- dinner in a cafe — from 1200 rubles.;
excursions not included in the tour program;
entrance tickets to cultural and recreational facilities outside the tour program;
single occupancy — 21,000 rubles / the entire tour period.

It's important to know

swimwear and outfits for photo shoots;
personal first aid kit and insect bite repellent (if necessary);
waterproof windproof jacket and trousers;
a raincoat (preferably not a disposable one) or a membrane jacket;
sunglasses and cream: the sun is very active in the mountains;
track suit;
trekking boots with tread, or sneakers like "Salomon Speed Cross". Running shoes without a tread are absolutely not suitable! Shoes must be worn, not new.;
trekking poles (if you don't have them, you can use ski poles);
a backpack and a "seat".

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6 – 13 Jun 8 days 7 nights

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13 – 20 Jun 8 days 7 nights

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20 – 27 Jun 8 days 7 nights

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27 Jun – 4 Jul 8 days 7 nights

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4 – 11 Jul 8 days 7 nights

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11 – 18 Jul 8 days 7 nights

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18 – 25 Jul 8 days 7 nights

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25 Jul – 1 Aug 8 days 7 nights

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Anastasia

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31 Oct, 2025

The organization was excellent, everything was well planned, and all the information was up-to-date and provided on time.
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Valeria

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5 Oct, 2025

Excellent tour organization!!!
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Alexandra Kroitoru

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14 Apr, 2025

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Everything was perfect