Multiactive from Arkhyz to Dombay

Arkhyz is a true paradise for nature and adventure lovers, one of the most picturesque corners of the Western Caucasus. 

On our route, you will be able to explore the lakes of the Sofia range, as well as see the majestic Sofia Glacier, from where fascinating waterfalls descend from a height of 120 meters.

Here you will be greeted by dense pine forests, crystal clear rivers and lakes, as well as inaccessible mountain peaks hidden from the eyes of tourists accustomed to popular routes. Dombay is a protected area that is open only to those who are looking for real adventures and want to touch the wild, untouched Caucasus.

Location

G. Mineralnye Vody
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$1,018
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Duration
10 Days
9 Nights
Departures
  • Group departures
    • 13 – 22 July
    • 10 – 19 August
    • 14 – 23 September
or
Accommodation
  • Hotel
    9 nights
Comfort
  • Premium
Difficulty
Challenging
Does not require specific skills, but one must be in good health
Group
From 6 to 15 tourists
Minimum age
10 years old
Group meet at
G. Mineralnye Vody
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Weekdays: 8am - 8pm
Weekends: 8am - 7pm (GMT +3)
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Tour highlights

Thermal springs
Relax and unwind after a long trip in the pools with warm water
Astrophysical Observatory of the Russian Academy of Sciences
Let's see how scientists observe the movement of the heavenly bodies
The amazing nature of the Caucasus
We will walk through the picturesque canyons and climb to the high-altitude waterfalls and lakes
Active leisure
Let's go on exciting adventures and explore the mountain trails
Flying on a cable car
We will take a cable car to the top of Moussa Achitara, which offers a view of the entire Caucasian ridge, Mount Elbrus and Kazbek

Itinerary

  • Day 1 - Arrival. Thermal springs

    Your adventure begins in Mineralnye Vody.

    If you want to arrive in advance or stay late after the end of the tour, we recommend spending time in Pyatigorsk. More detailed information can be specified at the time of booking.

    Arrival at the airport or at the Mineralnye Vody railway station before 13:00.

    At 13:15 group gathering, group transfer without a guide to one of the most beautiful resorts in the Caucasus — Arkhyz.

    On the way, you will stop at the Pearl of the Caucasus thermal complex, which will give you a feeling of complete relaxation.

    Eight pools with different temperatures — from +25 to +41 degrees — with hydro massage will allow you to relieve fatigue and immerse yourself in an atmosphere of tranquility and comfort.

    There will be changing rooms, showers, a hammam, a sauna and a cafe at your disposal, as well as a shop where you can buy everything you need for bathing: towels, swimsuits, slippers.

    Immerse yourself in the warm, healing water and feel all the stress and tension disappear.

    An entrance ticket starting from 550 rubles is paid additionally.

    After completing this relaxing stop, you will continue your journey to Arkhyz, where you will find comfortable accommodation in the hotel of your choice.

    The evening is provided for an independent dinner and free time to calmly tune in to the upcoming days full of adventures.

    This is the beginning of your journey, promising harmony with nature and relaxation for body and soul!

    The price includes: group transfer to Mineralnye Vody – Arkhyz airport, waiting at the thermal springs, overnight at the hotel.

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  • Day 2 - Dukka Lakes are the pearls of Karachay-Cherkessia
  • Day 3 - Sofia Gorge. Ak-Aira Waterfall
  • Day 4 - An unforgettable trip to Mount Pastukhova and the starry sky of Arkhyz
  • Day 5 - Nizhne-Arkhyzskoye settlement
  • Day 6 - Trekking in the heart of the mountains — Alibek gorge or Ptysh valley
  • Day 7 - Trekking in Alibek Gorge is an amazing journey to the heart of the Caucasus
  • Day 8 - Trekking to the Baduk Lakes — nature in all its glory
  • Day 9 - Moussa Achitara Mountain and Devil's Mill Canyon
  • Day 10 - Departure
Difficulty
Does not require specific skills, but one must be in good health
Tour organizer's comments

The tour is suitable for active tourists under 65 years of age with good physical fitness, who have no contraindications to active activities in the mountains.

Accommodation

Accommodation
  • Hotel
    9 nights
Comfort
  • Premium

The tour includes accommodation in hotels in Dombay and Arkhyz.

The price is valid until 31.03.2025:

Accommodation in Arkhyz/Accommodation in Dombay2-bed accommodation1-local accommodationAdditional placement (from age 12)

Vertical SKI&SPA Resort 4*

Standard room / "Gold Star", standard room

 

87 000

85,000 (until 03/31/2025)

 

120 000

 

 

81 000

Ozon Arkhyz / Hotel Taurukh

Luxury hotel / Deluxe rooms

Superior number

 

109 000

 

167 000

 

 

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"Vertical SKI and SPA Resort" 4* 4 nights

Featuring free WiFi throughout the property, Vertical Hotel is located in Arkhyz Village. It offers rooms with mountain views and ski storage.

Each room has a wardrobe, and some also have a kitchenette with a microwave. The rooms at the Vertical Hotel are equipped with a TV and a hairdryer.

The Barit Restaurant serves European and Caucasian cuisine. The hotel has a spa complex with a phyto-barrel and a hot tub.

Ski equipment rental is available at the property, as the surrounding area is ideal for skiing. There is also a children's playground.

Dombay is 42 km from the Vertical Hotel.

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«Ozon Arkhyz» or «Gold Star» 3* or 5 nights

Tour conditions

Group
From 6 to 15 tourists
Minimum age
10 years old
Duration
10 days 9 nights
Group meets at
G. Mineralnye Vody

Included in price

  • group transfers "airport or railway station Mineralnye Vody — Arkhyz — airport or railway station Mineralnye Vody";
  • transportation and tour services along the route;
  • mountain guide services;
  • accommodation in hotels of your choice in Arkhyz (4 nights with breakfast);
  • accommodation in a hotel of your choice in Dombay village (5 nights with breakfast);
  • for the guests of the Vertical SKI&SPA Resort, visit the hotel's spa center during opening hours;
  • Ozon Arkhyz Hotel's guests can enjoy access to the hotel's spa area during opening hours (heated pool, hammam, sauna);
  • meals according to the tour program (breakfast at the hotel, dry rations according to the tour program);
  • entrance tickets to sightseeing sites.

Paid extra

  • air and railway tickets to Mineralnye Vody and back;
  • invitation for foreign citizens — 1,500 rubles/person.;
  • accommodation in Pyatigorsk (Mashuk, Intourist, Beshtau hotels) — from 4,500 rubles /day, please specify when booking;
  • cable car in Dombay — from 2,300 rubles.;
  • meals not included in the tour program;
  • additional services in hotels (sauna, sauna, billiards, etc.);
  • additional excursions;
  • alcoholic beverages;
  • personal travel equipment rental;
  • accident insurance;
  • rafting, horseback riding.

It's important to know

Personal equipment you need for the tour
  • windproof jacket;
  • trekking trousers;
  • trekking boots;
  • thermal underwear;
  • sweatshirt (fleece);
  • gloves and a hat for cable car climbing;
  • backpack (volume up to 30 liters); 
  • rain cover (raincoat) for body and backpack;
  • sunglasses and cream (SPF50);
  • individual first aid kit;
  • polyurethane foam "seat";
  • thermos;
  • trekking poles.

To visit the thermal complex:

  • swimsuit;
  • rubber slippers;
  • towel.

Every tourist must have an identity document with them — a passport, and a birth certificate for children.

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Dates and Prices

  • from
    $1,018
    13 – 22 Jul 10 days 9 nights
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  • from
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    10 – 19 Aug 10 days 9 nights
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    14 – 23 Sep 10 days 9 nights
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Reviews

  • A
    Alexandr
    about provider
    3 Mar, 2025
    Everything was flawlessly organized, with no issues at all.