An Active New Year in Adygea

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You will go hiking in the gorge from the spring lake through a pine forest uphill, trek to a rock strikingly similar to a hammer, touch prehistoric stone masses, explore a cave with a karst hole in the "ceiling", and after relaxing in hot water fonts you will remember the delight of your research.

In winter, the small Caucasian republic has a special charm. It's a different world, filled with crystal clear waters of rivers and lakes, the freshest mountain air, and the finest aromas of coniferous trees.

Location

Krasnodar

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Tour highlights

Thermal springs

Take a dip in the hot springs, the temperature of which reaches 30 degrees

A miracle of nature

You will be amazed to see clusters of stalactites of striking and grotesque shapes in the galleries of the cave.

Multifaceted Adygea

Marvel at the beauty of deep canyons covered with pure snow and mysterious caves.

Amazing waterfalls

You will see diamond icicles and ice shells sparkling in the sun in the Rufabgo gorge.

The preserved megalith

You will feel the unsolved mystery and immeasurable antiquity from its mossy facets.

Favorite trekking

You will walk among the mountains, which, like Atlanteans, prop up the sky with their stone shoulders

Itinerary

Day 1 - The Museum of Stones and dolmen. St. Michael's Monastery
11:30 Group gathering at Krasnodar-1 railway station near the entrance to the North Wing.
12:15 Gathering of the group at Krasnodar airport. Transfer by minibus to Hajoh at about 3 hours.
The Museum of Stones. The unusual location is located near the village of Kamennomostsky (the second name of Khadjokha). Here we will see the fossilized remains of ammonites, the teeth of mammoths that became extinct many millions of years ago, as well as the skulls of animals that lived here in different eras.
Adygea is a land of dolmens, therefore, acquaintance with these prehistoric masses is mandatory. The legendary Khadjokh Dolmen is located not far from the stone museum.
You will see the walls of St. Michael's Monastery. The hermitage was built near the village of Khadzhokh. The Orthodox monastery is considered the only shrine in Russia, located closest to heaven, high in the mountains.
The vaults of the hermitage still contain unique artifacts, ancient folios, as well as an icon-making workshop. The monastery is located on Mount Fiziabgo, so the bonus of these places is also the unique views around!
The trip will end in the village of Khadzhokh. You will eat in a cozy hotel and have a hearty dinner.
The active part is 3.1 km on foot, the trekking duration is 4-5 hours.

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Day 2 - Trekking in the canyon of the Belaya River (Khadzhokhskaya gorge). Rock Hammer
Trekking in the gorge created by the assertive and rebellious Belaya River. This place of amazing beauty is called the Khadjokh gorge.
The 400-meter-long canyon is about 20 meters wide, and it's very narrow! For this reason, the Belaya River looks like boiling milk, constantly bursting out of a stone vessel.
In some areas, the shores converge in an embrace, forming stone bridges. Actually, this explains the second name of the village — Kamennomostsky.
Active part of the tour: 5.7 km on foot, altitude difference 410-420 m, duration 2.5-3 hours.
It is necessary to actively relax in Adygea in winter, so today we will also do trekking to the Molotok rock! On the nearest mountain, nature has created a rock that is very similar in shape to that huge stone hammer.
The active part is 5.5 km on foot, the altitude difference is 425-590 m, the duration is 2-3 hours.

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Day 3 - Rufabgo Waterfalls. Cat's Eye Cave
What could be better than celebrating the New Year in Adygea? Today you will see this in full, as the group is expected to trek to the Rufabgo Canyon, as well as the waterfalls located in the gorge. The place is quite mysterious and picturesque!
If you are with children, keep in mind that even the steep paths of the gorge can be walked safely, as they are equipped with reliable railings and steps. There are also safe bridges here.
We will look at the amazing waterfalls of Maiden Spit, the Heart of Rufabgo and others. The height of the streams reaches 14 meters.
In winter, waterfalls turn into bizarrely iridescent ice sculptures. And some streams transform into huge diamond icicles, which look very impressive against the backdrop of a harsh gorge.
Visit the alluring Cat's Eye Cave, so named because of the original hole adorning its dome.
The active part is 13.8 km on foot, the altitude difference is 410-580 m, the duration is 6-7 hours.

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Day 4 - The Lago Naki Plateau. The Azish cave. Sledding
A rich program awaits you. We will go to the Lago Naki plateau, located at an altitude of 2 km above sea level. It is a picturesque mountainous country with a magnificent panorama.
On the way to the plateau, we will stop to explore the famous three thousand meters and visit souvenir shops.
Nature here, I must say, has surpassed itself: the air, filled with winter freshness, seems to be palpable, and the majestic mountains condescendingly gaze at the newcomers, peeking through the mother-of-pearl clouds.
You can go tubing and sledding!
The Great Azish Cave, a natural wonder on the Azish-Tau ridge, will also receive our attention.
The active part is 4.5 km on foot, the trekking duration is 6-7 hours.

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Day 5 - Mishoko Gorge Trekking
Trekking in the Mishoko River gorge awaits us. First, visit the Red Spring Lake formed at the bottom of a huge quarry. The unusual shade of the reservoir appeared due to sunlight actively reflecting off the rocks.
Trekking will take you uphill through a dense pine forest. The gorge is very beautiful, the Azish-Tau ridge is visible from the observation platforms, as well as the canyon itself and its surroundings.
There are many ancient caves and terraces near Mishoko. Tourists often arrange delicious halts here — the New Year's winter air is conducive to a great appetite!
The active part is 9.3 km on foot, the elevation difference is 410-570 m, the duration of the tour is 5-6 hours.

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Day 6 - Water Riviera Thermal Springs
Today we are waiting for a New Year's trip to the thermal springs "Vodnaya Riviera". The location consists of five fonts located in the open air. The mineral water filling the stone bowls comes here from an artesian basin with a depth of 1,800 m.
The thermal spring is very useful for the body — it is filled with silicon, sulfates, sodium, as well as many other valuable minerals.
Winter bathing in the Water Riviera is especially good because the temperature is below zero outside, and the hot water does not allow you to freeze.
The active part is 2.1 km.
Transfer by bus to Krasnodar.
14:00-15:00 Arrival at the railway station and Krasnodar airport, departure home.

Difficulty

Involves moderate physical activity

Tour organizer's comments

Trekking is relatively easy, accessible even to untrained tourists. The route runs at an altitude of 410-1320 m. The length is 37.7 km.

Accommodation

Guest House

5 nights

Comfort

Midscale

The tour provides accommodation in the village. Kamennomostskiy in the guest house "Lyubava". Double and triple rooms. Each room has facilities (shower, toilet).

The cost of the tour for 1 person is 90,400 rubles.

The surcharge for a single room in a hotel room is 31,500 rubles for the entire rest period.

Guest House Lyubava is located in the village of Kamennomostskoye. Each room has amenities (shower, toilet), TV.

It offers a well-maintained territory with a garden and a terrace for evening gatherings. There is a 24-hour reception and reception desk.

Guests can use the shared kitchen. Free private parking is available on site. There is free Wi-Fi.

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Tour conditions

Group

From 6 to 16 tourists

Minimum age

6 years old

Duration

6 days 5 nights

Group meets at

Krasnodar

Included in price

road crossings along the route; accommodation in the village Kamennomostskiy in the guest house "Lyubava";
nutrition:
- ready-made breakfasts (day 2-6) and served according to a set menu (the menu is not individual);
- lunch (day 2-5) – dry ration in the afternoon in the mountains (sausage, cheese, tea, biscuits, chocolate, sweets);
- dinners (day 1-5).
entrance tickets to the Rock Garden Museum, Khadjokh gorge, Bolshaya Azish cave, thermal springs;
group first aid kit;
the services of an instructor-guide.

Paid extra

air and railway tickets to Krasnodar and back;
Meals: lunch during the move on day 1. The cost of meals in a cafe starts from 600 rubles.;
the surcharge for a single room in a hotel room is 31,500 rubles for the entire rest period.;
rental of sleds and cheesecakes;
insurance (optional).

It's important to know

jacket and fleece;
hat, gloves;
running trousers and T-shirt;
underwear, tights, socks;
warm, waterproof walking shoes. The route runs on asphalt, along a trampled snow trail, through fresh snow;
trekking poles. The sticks significantly reduce the load on the knees. Physically strong and healthy tourists are recommended to have sticks with them. Tourists who have problems with knees, joints and excess weight must have trekking poles.;
tourist seat (hoba);
swimsuit, towel, flip-flops;
child's passport/birth certificate;
camera/video camera;
toothbrush, toothpaste, shampoo, razor and comb;
sunglasses are required. On clear days, glasses protect the eyes from the sun's rays, which can burn the outer layers of the eye. The snow reflects up to 80% of the sun's rays. When sunlight reflects off snow, it becomes very bright and is accompanied by an intense glare that makes it difficult to look at.;
thread, needle;
backpack for walking (20-25 liters). The backpack contains the tourist's personal belongings (thermos, water bottle), as well as public food for lunch, which is provided by the instructor (the weight of the products is 400-600 grams);
toilet paper (useful during daytime walks);
a thermos flask is required (volume 0.75-1 l). Every tourist takes tea for a walk in a thermos;
mug, spoon;
shoe dryers. On walks, we walk along snowy paths, by the evening the shoes become wet, they need to be dried.;
sunscreen, lipstick;
individual first aid kit.

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Evgenia Pronina

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16 Jun, 2026

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The organization was top-notch.👍
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Tanya

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10 Jun, 2026

This was my second trip with "Big Country", and once again everything was organized very well. I’d especially like to thank Mikhail, who answered all of my questions clearly, thoroughly, and promptly. His support made the entire planning process smooth and stress-free.
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Alexei

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13 Mar, 2026

The tour organization was excellent!