Young people explore the world. Trekking in the Kuban

Krasnodar Territory is not only the breadbasket of Russia, endless fields and rich gardens, but also the magnificent foothills of the Caucasus. You will embark on a journey from the plains of Kuban to the sea with the famous trail "Youth explores the world". 

This route was developed in the 80s of the twentieth century as an educational route from small to large. It was called the "Guerrilla trails of Kuban". The route belongs to hiking. The trail will smoothly guide you through the sights of the Pshada, the Greek rocks and discover the beauty of the Kuban mountains from the observation decks.

Location

Krasnodar
from
$314
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Duration
7 Days
6 Nights
Departures
  • Group departures
    • 26 January – 1 February
    • 2 – 8 February
    • 9 – 15 February
    • 16 – 22 February
or
Accommodation
  • Hotel
    1 night
  • Tent
    5 nights
Comfort
  • Basic
Difficulty
Moderate
Involves moderate physical activity
Group
Up to 12 people
Minimum age
8 years old
Group meet at
Krasnodar
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Weekdays: 8am - 8pm
Weekends: 8am - 7pm (GMT +3)
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Tour highlights

Unity with nature
We will spend the night in tents and cook over a campfire
Magnificent landscapes
Let's get acquainted with the beauty of the Krasnodar Territory
Peaks and waterfalls
We will walk along the Pshada River, climb the mountain of the same name and admire the waterfalls

Itinerary

  • Day 1 - Arrival. Walking tour

    Check-in in Krasnodar

    Check-in at the hotel. 

    Check-out time is 12:00. 

    Getting to know the guide. 

    Getting food, group equipment. 

    14:00 Start of a walking tour of Krasnodar

    The beginning of the program (Zakharova tram stop, hydrotherapy).

    Participants travel independently by public transport.

  • Day 2 - The village of Ubinka. Pshadsky waterfalls
  • Day 3 - Hike to the top of the Papayas
  • Day 4 - Crossing along the crest of the Church ridge
  • Day 5 - Radial hike to the Grafsky Ruins waterfall
  • Day 6 - Climbing Mount Thab
  • Day 7 - Plesetsk waterfalls — Mikhailovsky pass. Departure
Difficulty
Involves moderate physical activity
Tour organizer's comments

The total length of the route is 80 km.
The total climb is 1200 m.

Accommodation

Accommodation
  • Hotel
    1 night
  • Tent
    5 nights
Comfort
  • Basic

The tour includes accommodation in a hotel in Krasnodar (1 night) and in tourist tents.

Hotel 1 night

Accommodation in a hotel in Krasnodar, 1 night.

Tent 5 nights

Tour conditions

Group
up to 12 tourists
Minimum age
8 years old
Duration
7 days 6 nights
Group meets at
Krasnodar

Included in price

  • transfer according to the tour program: Krasnodar — Ubinka village (1 day), Mikhailovsky Pass village — Gelendzhik city (7 day); 
  • accommodation in Krasnodar hotel 2-4-bed rooms (1 night); 
  • meals on the route: breakfast (day 2), provision of food for the hike (day 2-7);
  • sightseeing tour of Krasnodar;
  • group equipment rental;
  • guide services;
  • n/a insurance.

Paid extra

  • air and railway tickets to Krasnodar and back from Gelendzhik;
  • additional excursions;
  • off-road transfers;
  • transfers outside the program;
  • environmental fees;
  • off-route meals;
  • personal equipment rental;
  • hotel reservations.

It's important to know

Personal equipment you need for the tour
  • a warm jacket;
  • ski (fleece) hat; 
  • fleece gloves;
  • mud-proof shoe covers for feet; 
  • waterproof windproof jacket and trousers;
  • running set of clothes (tracksuit);
  • sleeping bag;
  • polyurethane foam mat;
  • trekking shoes;
  • replacement shoes for the ford and camp (sneakers or nylon high boots during the off-season);
  • backpack 80-100 l;
  • seat; trekking poles;
  • a rain cape for yourself and a backpack;
  • Sun protection: Panama hat, cream, glasses;
  • work gloves;
  • mug, spoon, bowl, knife (KLMN);
  • thermos and water flask with a total volume of up to 2 liters.; 
  • headlamp (spare batteries); 
  • the first-aid kit is individual.
Are plane tickets included in the price of the tour?
Is it possible to go on tour with a dog?

Dates and Prices

  • $314
    26 Jan – 1 Feb 7 days 6 nights
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  • $314
    2 – 8 Feb 7 days 6 nights
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  • $314
    9 – 15 Feb 7 days 6 nights
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  • $314
    16 – 22 Feb 7 days 6 nights
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  • $314
    23 Feb – 1 Mar 7 days 6 nights
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