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Krasnaya Polyana is a famous resort in the Western Caucasus! It is located at the foot of the Main Caucasian Ridge at an altitude of 550 m, just 40 km from the Black Sea coast.

During the week of travel, you will: walk through the Olympic Park and conquer the slopes at the resorts of Krasnaya Polyana: the Gazprom Mining and Tourism center, the Gornaya Karusel sports and tourism complex and the popular Rosa Khutor mountain resort.

Location

Krasnodar Territory, Sochi city district, Adler district

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Tour highlights

Variety of trails

Here you can ride both through dense coniferous forests and in the high alpine zone, almost under the very skies

Relaxing in comfort

We are waiting for well-equipped slopes for skiing, snowboarding, modern chairlift roads

Flexible program

Those who want to take a break from busy days can visit an amusement park, an arboretum or go to friendly Abkhazia

Itinerary

Day 1 - Meeting. Olympic Park
13:00-13:30 Gathering of the group in Adler at the railway station and at the airport.
Transfer to the hotel, settlement.
On the day of arrival, we will take a walk to the Olympic Park.
It was here that the 2014 Olympic Games were held!
The way to the park goes along the sea embankment, along the alley with souvenirs.
Adler has a very long embankment — about 7 kilometers!
There are special paths made of soft asphalt for cyclists.
Anyone can rent bicycles and ride along the embankment, enter the Olympic Park or drive to the border with Abkhazia, which is only five kilometers away.

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Day 2 - Gazprom Mining and Tourism Center (Laura)
08:30 Transfer by minibus from Adler to the village. Krasnaya Polyana (40-50 minutes).
Gazprom ski resort is located on the Psekhako ridge, the highest point is Fir Glade, 1660 m.
Tourists often call this resort "Laura", after the name of the nearby river.
Gondola lifts take tourists up to the mountains.
And on the Psekhako plateau itself, there are 4 and 6-seater chairlifts, as well as several ski lifts on the training tracks.
Gazprom has 15 tracks of different difficulty levels, with a total length of about 20 km.
Gazprom is a great place for great downhill skiing, family vacations, and for beginners who are just taking their first steps on skis.
On a light slope, you will be happy to ski for the first time and make your first falls here!
And experienced skiers will be happy to ride along the blue and red trails.
In the afternoon, we'll all go out for lunch at one of the local cafes and share our impressions.
Those who still have the strength will continue skiing after lunch, and beginners at this time usually peacefully relax and sunbathe on the mountain.
One of the advantages of Gazprom resort is the opportunity to get a half—day ski pass.
16:00 Transfer by minibus from the village. Krasnaya Polyana in Adler (travel time — 40 minutes).

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Day 3 - Sports and tourist complex "Gornaya Karusel"
A new day — a new ski resort!
Today we are going to the northern slope of Mount Aibga.
It is here that the complex "Gornaya Karusel", which is also called "Gorki Gorod", is located.
This resort will delight its tourists with a wide variety of trails: from comfortable "green" to vertical "black" trails, the total length of the trails is 30 km!
The top of the resort is proudly called the Black Pyramid, 2,300 m.
In sunny weather, the Black Pyramid gives tourists magnificent views: from a bird's-eye view you will see the Main Caucasian Ridge and the distant Black Sea.
We'll all get back together for lunch at one of the local cafes.
On the territory of Gorki Gorod there is a curious cafe "Sugrob".
Trying to live up to its name, this cafe was happily buried in a snowdrift, under the shadow of slender fir trees.
The roof of the cafe is crowned with a white cap of Caucasian snow!
In the evening, at the foot of Mount Aibga, we will take a souvenir photo with an Olympic Bear, a Hare and a Leopard.
And we go to rest at the hotel.

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Day 4 - Rosa Khutor Mountain Resort
On this day, a real ski paradise awaits us — the Rosa Khutor resort!
80% of all trails of Krasnaya Polyana are located here.
77 kilometers of trails made of dazzling white snow, dozens of lifts, snow tunnels, colorful cafes, a snow-covered lake!
This is exactly what a real mecca for skiers and snowboarders looks like.
Even the names of the trails are unusual here: Protected forest, Triton, Labyrinth, Wolf Rock, Lake, Boomerang, Wild Boar.
You have never seen such a variety of descents!
Today, be sure to climb to the highest point of Rosa Khutor — 2,320 m — and take unique pictures of this vibrant resort!

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Day 5 - Skiing and snowboarding or a day off
Continuing your vacation at Krasnaya Polyana resort: skiing and snowboarding!
For those who want to take a day off, we recommend:
Sochi Park amusement Park in Adler. Bright, fabulous characters and incredible carousels are waiting for you!
Arboretum Park in Sochi. The green treasury of the Russian subtropics, there are more than 2,000 exotic plants here.
The aquarium in Sochi. 30 aquariums, a total volume of 5 million liters of water! Sunken ships, corals, colorful fish. And a stunning tunnel where sharks swim right over your head!
The Riviera Amusement Park in Sochi.
Excursions to Abkhazia. Abkhazia is just 7 km away.

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Day 6 - Skiing, snowboarding
Exploring new trails.

Recreation at the Krasnaya Polyana ski resort: skiing, snowboarding.

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Day 7 - A walk by the sea and a souvenir market. Departure
There will be half a day of free time today: you can take a walk near the sea, ride bicycles along the embankment and take a walk through the souvenir market.
12:00 Check-out from the hotel.
Self-service transfer.

Difficulty

Involves moderate physical activity

Tour organizer's comments

The route runs at an altitude of 550-2300 m.

Accommodation

Hotel

6 nights

Comfort

Midscale

The tour provides accommodation in the Adler hotel: 2, 3-bed rooms with amenities.

The surcharge for single occupancy in a hotel room is 13,500 rubles./ the entire rest period.

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

"Olympus"

The hotel is located in the Nizhneimeretinskaya Bay of Adler. The beach is 0.04 km away.

The rooms are presented in European style with new furniture and Euro renovation. Each has a private bathroom, split system, cable TV, refrigerator.

Guests will be able to organize their own meals in the nearest catering establishments - restaurants, bars or cafes.

There are interesting sights nearby, such as the Olympic Park, the Wall of Fame, singing fountains, the Dinosaur Museum, the Sochi Auto Museum, the Climbing Wall, the Natural Ornithological Park, Imereti Beach.

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Another option

"Astra"

The Astra Hotel is located in Adler and offers its guests high-quality service, as well as a range of services that make their stay a little more comfortable. On a hot day, every guest can swim in the pool.

The room stock is represented by several categories, which include double and triple rooms, studios and suites. Despite the high or standard class, all of them are equipped with high-quality furniture and necessary appliances so that you can live for a long time.

The hotel's restaurant serves delicious dishes from different cuisines of the world. Chefs work hard to ensure that their customers do not stay hungry and are energized in the morning.

Sirius University, Olympic Park, Rhythmic Gymnastics Academy, Sochi Park amusement park are within walking distance. There is also a public transport stop nearby, which allows you to get to the center of Adler and visit the main attractions there. The distance to the airport is 4.3 km, to the railway station — 1.1 km.

Tour conditions

Group

From 6 to 14 tourists

Minimum age

1 years old

Duration

7 days 6 nights

Group meets at

Krasnodar Territory, Sochi city district, Adler district

Included in price

transfer from Adler airport and railway station to the hotel on the 1st day at the specified time (for more information, see "Important to know");
transfer on day 2-6 from Adler to Krasnaya Polyana resort and back;
accommodation in Adler at the Astra Hotel, the Olympus Hotel or a hotel of a similar class: 2, 3-bed rooms with amenities;
downhill skiing instruction;
The group is accompanied by a guide.

Paid extra

air and railway tickets to Adler and back;
the daily subscription for cable car rides is 3,900 —5,300 rubles/day, depending on the resort (Gorki gorod / Gazprom / Rosa Khutor). Discounts are available for children, pensioners and families with children;
if necessary, ski equipment rental: in Adler — 800-900 rubles/day, in the village. Krasnaya Polyana — 1,200-2,000 rubles/day;
to consolidate and improve skating skills, we recommend using the services of professional instructors — from 2,000-2,500 rubles/hour;
meals: you can have breakfast and dinner in the dining room next to our hotel: breakfasts from 250 rubles, dinners — 300-500 rubles), the cost of lunches in a cafe at a ski resort is 500-800 rubles.;
the surcharge for single occupancy in a hotel room is 13,500 rubles./ the entire rest period;
ski insurance;
transfer on the 7th day from the hotel to the airport.

It's important to know

skis, boots, poles / snowboard;
ski helmet;
sunscreen mask for skiing;
hat, scarf, gloves (2-3 pairs);
hooded jacket;
fleece. We recommend taking 2 fleeces: one for skiing (it gets a hiking smell quickly enough), the second clean and fresh fleece for walking in the hotel;
T-shirt;
thermal underwear;
ski pants;
sweatpants for the hotel;
sleepwear;
lingerie;
socks;
flip-flops (for walking in a hotel);
swimsuit;
for girls on request: a dress for a photo shoot on the background of mountains;
passport / birth certificate of the child. It is mandatory to have the original documents (not a copy);
camera / video camera and charger;
toiletries (toothbrush, toothpaste, soap, shampoo, razor);
hairbrush;
sunglasses;
thermos flask (volume 0.75-1 l);
toilet paper (useful during the day, on the route);
mug, spoon, knife;
wet wipes;
thread, needle;
backpack (volume 20-25 liters);
podpopnik;
shoe dryers;
Walkie-talkies;
sunscreen, hygienic lipstick;
individual first aid kit. Required: elastic bandage, patch.

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$573

15 – 21 Feb, 2026 7 days 6 nights

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Ski tour to Krasnaya Polyana