Trekking in Sochi. Holidays in the subtropics

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In this active tour, we will show you the most interesting places of Greater Sochi that you didn't even know about! Nature has given the Krasnodar Territory many picturesque gorges. This region is characterized by short, easy routes with small elevation differences.

A trip to Sochi in the golden autumn and for the May holidays will give us photos of tropical forests, emerald rivers, canyons and the most beautiful waterfalls! We will take a sky-high cable car ride to the Krasnaya Polyana resort and see with our own eyes the place where the 2014 Olympic Games were held. Our tour will also be decorated with a night trip to the largest light and music fountain in the south of Russia – the stunning Firebird cascade!

Location

Russia, Krasnodar Territory, Sochi, Adler residential area

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Tour highlights

Olympic Park

This is the heart of Adler, it was here that the Sochi 2014 Winter Olympic Games were held

Light and music fountain

The business card of the Olympic Park! A huge Olympic torch is lit, at the foot of which a dance of fire and light begins

Yew-boxwood grove

Relict, pre-glacial forests, ferns and lianas have been preserved here in their original form. The age of these plants is from 400 to 2000 years!

White Rocks Canyon

Wooden ladders will take us to the very bottom of the canyon, where the Bolshaya Khosta River runs

Orekhovsky waterfall

This waterfall is one of the highest waterfalls in the Sochi National Park – the height is 27 meters

Krasnaya Polyana

A dream resort that has grown before our eyes in just a few years

Zmeykovskie waterfalls

Gorgeous views, green forest and falling streams of water

Arboretum "Southern Cultures"

There are hundreds of exotic plants brought here from China, Japan and even from Africa

Eagle Rocks

From above, there are indescribable panoramic views that simply take your breath away

Itinerary

Day 1 - Arrival. Adler embankment, Olympic Park, light and music fountain
At 14:30, the group gathers at the Adler hotel, where the group will stay.
The Yandex taxi service operates in Adler, and a taxi ride from the airport or railway station takes 20-30 minutes.
Transfer to the hotel, settlement.
We will start our week-long active tour in Sochi with a walk along the Adler city embankment and visit the Olympic Park.
The Olympic Park is the heart of Adler, and it was here that the Sochi 2014 Winter Olympics took place.
We will see the famous Fisht Stadium, the Puck Ice Arena, and the Ice Cube curling center.
Tourists stroll along the colorful park paths, take photos against the background of flags and bright Olympic rings.
When night falls smoothly over the city, the magnificent illumination of the buildings in the Olympic Park turns on, the bright lights shimmer against the dark sky.
When it gets completely dark, the light and music fountain turns on – the hallmark of the park!
A huge Olympic torch is lit, at the foot of which a dance of fire and light begins.
Under famous musical compositions, water jets rise up, playfully intertwine, spin in the air and soar skyward.
Active part: 9.3 km, duration 5-6 hours.

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Day 2 - Trekking to yew-boxwood grove in Khosta
All our hiking trips to Sochi start from the city of Adler.
Let's get on the transport and go to the mountains!
There is a unique yew and boxwood grove on the eastern slope of Mount Akhun.
Relict forests, pre-glacial forests, ferns and lianas have been preserved here in their original form.
The age of these plants is from 400 to 2000 years!
In the grove, for the first time, we will see an amazing, shaggy boxwood.
A hiking trip to Sochi passes through a stone rift maze, past the ruins of an ancient fortress and leads to a mountain river.
Here, the picturesque Devil's Gate Canyon was formed from snow-white rock, along which the emerald Khosta River runs.
Active part: 6.8 km, altitude difference 70-180 m, duration: 5 hours.

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Day 3 - Trekking in the canyon of White Rocks (Navalishenskoe gorge)
Fabulous boxwood, wild vines, tall trees entwined with ivy – all this is Navalishen gorge.
Wooden ladders will take us to the very bottom of the canyon, where the Bolshaya Khosta River runs.
Thousands of years ago, the earth's crust broke here, and now we can observe the incredible curves of the gorge!
The dark emerald river creates a vivid contrast with the snow-white rock.
Hiking in Sochi along this route goes along the river, past rubble, natural baths and small waterfalls.
Our waterfowl tourists, take your swimsuits!
Active part: 6.1 km, altitude difference 260-120-260 m, duration 6 hours.

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Day 4 - Trekking to Orekhovsky waterfall, Azek Ecopark, Azek waterfall
Sochi National Park is not only a great place for mountain hiking in Sochi, but also a real treasure trove of waterfalls in the Caucasus!
Today we will see the Orekhovsky waterfall, which is located on the Bezumenka River.
This waterfall boasts that it is one of the tallest waterfalls in the National Park – 27 meters high.
The waterfall is reached by a long and deep staircase of many steps, but it's worth it!
The Azhek Ecopark is located nearby.
The hike to the Ice rink in Sochi is one of the longest in the program of our tour.
A comfortable path leads along the Sochi River through a real tropical forest.
The shaggy boxwood, an evergreen inhabitant of the local forests, adds a special fabulousness to these places.
During the May holidays, stunning purple rhododendrons bloom in this gorge.
The path descends to the river, runs over rocks, jumps through trees and soon leads to a waterfall.
This magnificent painting is decorated with the emerald Azek waterfall.
Active part: 12.6 km, elevation difference 140-270 m, duration: 6-6.5 hours.

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Day 5 - Krasnaya Polyana, Rosa Khutor cable car
Krasnaya Polyana is a dream resort that has grown before our eyes in just a few years.
Hiking in Sochi and Krasnaya Polyana in autumn and May is incredibly popular!
In winter, it is a paradise for skiers, and in summer Krasnaya Polyana will give its tourists extraordinary, panoramic views.
We quickly climb up by cable car to the observation decks of the largest and most beloved ski complex Rosa Khutor.
Around us are the mountain ranges of Aibga, Psekhako and the Main Caucasian Ridge.
And in the distance – the Black Sea!
Active part: 4.5 km, ascent by cable car in Krasnaya Polyana resort to an altitude of 2500 m, duration 6-7 hours.

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Day 6 - Trekking to the Zmeykovskie waterfalls
The Zmeikovsky waterfalls are located on the Dikarka River.
The entire route passes through a beech forest, where relict plants grow – laurel, boxwood, Colchian ivy.
Hiking in Sochi and the Caucasus provides an opportunity to get acquainted with the amazing plants of the subtropics.
Today we will see five Snake waterfalls from three to ten meters high!
There are waterfalls in the form of whirlpools, double waterfalls.
The active part of the route: 3.6 km, elevation difference 140-230 m, route duration 1.5-2 hours.
Further trekking in Sochi takes us to the Agura Gorge.
After all, it was in these places that Prometheus was chained to the rock, who brought fire to people.
Climbing the Eagle Cliffs, we will see a bronze statue of this titan.
We descend from a sky-high altitude and enter the shady gorge of the Agura River.
We are gradually getting used to the magnificent landscapes of Sochi: as expected, there is a magnificent forest and steep cliffs around.
The emerald river Agura gives birth to waterfalls and decorates its gorge with inviting natural fonts.
Of course, we will not be able to resist and we will swim here.
And photographers will be happy to shoot "silk water" at the beautiful Agura waterfalls!
Active part: 9.7 km, altitude difference 35-380 m, duration 4-5 hours.

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Day 7 - Arboretum Park "Southern cultures". Departure
Southern Cultures Park is one of Sochi residents' favorite vacation spots.
The arboretum has hundreds of exotic plants brought here from China, Japan and even from Africa.
Himalayan cedars, magnolias, palm trees, tulip trees and a grove of evergreen bamboo grow here.
Decorative ponds with elegant bridges and islets perfectly complement the landscape design of Sochi Park.
The active part of trekking in May and autumn: 13.5 km, the duration of the hike is 5-6 hours.
14:00-15:00 The end of the tour at the Adler hotel, where our group lives.
At a convenient time for you, you will need to get to the railway station or airport on your own.
The Yandex taxi service operates in Adler.

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Difficulty

Involves moderate physical activity

Tour organizer's comments

The route is trekking. Trekking is walking through mountainous (rugged) terrain. This type of outdoor activity involves daily climbing and dropping heights (ascents and descents).

The route passes through forest trails, dirt roads, large and small stones. The routes will have an altitude difference of 100 to 340 m per day.

Climbing up 345 m is about like climbing 115 floors.

The route runs at an altitude of 50-380 m, ascent by cable car to an altitude of 2200 m.

Route length: 66.1 km.

Accommodation

Hotel

6 nights

Comfort

Basic+

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

The cost of the tour for 1 person is 56,400 rubles.

The surcharge for 1-bed accommodation in a hotel room is 13,000 rubles / the entire rest period.

The possible accommodation options are listed below. Replacement is possible.

The Barin House Hotel

Barin House Hotel is conveniently located in the center of Adler, 400 meters from Adler Central Beach, 2.7 km from Olympic Beach and 1.1 km from Southern Cultures Park.

It offers air-conditioned rooms and free Wi-Fi. There is a garden and a terrace on site. Guests can book family rooms.

All rooms have a wardrobe, a flat-screen TV and a private bathroom. Towels and bed linen are provided. There is also a refrigerator.

Plaza Home Shopping Center is 2.4 km from Barin House Hotel, while Ice Cube Curling Center is 3 km away. Distance to Sochi International Airport (Adler) It is 8 km away.

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Another option

The hotel "Localita"

Mini-Hotel Localita is located in Adler, 1.3 km from Olympic Beach and 2.7 km from Central Beach.

It offers a terrace, barbecue facilities and free private parking. Those who wish can book family rooms.

The reception is open 24 hours a day. Guests can use the shared kitchen. Free Wi-Fi is available throughout the property.

Each room has a desk. There is a private bathroom with a shower and slippers, a flat—screen TV and air conditioning.

Some rooms have a seating area. Bed linen and towels are provided.

The Iceberg Winter Sports Palace and the Ice Cube Curling Center are 2.1 km away. Adler-Sochi International Airport is 8 km from Mini-Hotel Lokalita.

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Tour conditions

Group

From 6 to 18 tourists

Minimum age

6 years old

Duration

7 days 6 nights

Group meets at

Russia, Krasnodar Territory, Sochi, Adler residential area

Included in price

road crossings along the route according to the tour program;
hotel accommodation in Adler in the hotel 2-, 3-bed rooms with amenities;
2 meals a day:
- ready-made breakfasts (day 2-7) are served according to a set menu (the menu is not individual):
- lunch (day 2-4, 6) in the form of dry rations in the mountains (sausage, cheese, tea, cookies, chocolate, sweets);
tickets for the cable car in the Rosa Khutor ski complex;
entrance tickets to Tiso-boxwood grove, "White Rocks" canyon, Azek Ecopark, Zmeikovsky waterfalls, Agursky waterfalls, arboretum "Southern Cultures";
instructor services.

Paid extra

air and railway tickets to Adler and back;
lunch on the 1st, 5th and 7th day, dinners. Near our hotel there is a cafe, a dining room where you can have dinner;
transfer airport or railway — hotel — airport or railway;
additional payment for 1-bed accommodation in a hotel room;
insurance (optional).

It's important to know

cap / panama hat;
jacket. The air temperature in the early morning and late evening is +8...+12C;
fleece. We recommend taking 2 fleeces: one for walking on the route (it gets a hiking smell quickly enough), the second clean and fresh fleece for walking in the hotel;
T-shirt;
lightweight long sleeve shirt. The shirt will protect your arms and neck from burning;
Buff. Protects the neck from burning, can be used as a headdress;
running trousers;
lingerie;
socks;
sneakers with thick soles;
flip-flops (for walking in a hotel);
swimsuit;
for girls on request: a dress for a photo shoot on the background of mountains;
Waterproof clothing or raincoat;
Trekking poles. 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 overweight must have trekking poles;
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);
mug, spoon, knife. At lunch in the mountains, if possible, the instructor makes tea, tourists take mugs with them. It is necessary to have a non-breaking mug (plastic or iron);
thermos 0.5-0.75 l;
hairbrush;
sunglasses. For people with hypersensitivity of the eyes to sunlight, we recommend having glasses with an ultraviolet (UV) filter;
plastic bottle 0.5-0.75 l (for drinking water on the route);
toilet paper (useful during the day, on the route).

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Reviews

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Yuri

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25 Mar, 2025

The tour was very well organized. The transfers from the airport and railway station to the campsite, as well as from the campsite to the hiking trails, were smooth and convenient. The campsite itself was comfortable, with rooms equipped with showers and TVs. What impressed me the most, however, was the drying room on our floor! The weather in this region changes rapidly, and almost every day, our group got caught in the rain. Drying clothes and shoes while hiking can be a real challenge, back in Altai, after getting soaked in rain and snow, I was never able to fully dry my clothes, as it rained every night, and they only dried once I got home. Here, that problem was completely solved. A special thank you to our guide, Roman, an experienced mountain tour expert, a fascinating and cheerful companion, and undoubtedly a true mountain romantic. He went above and beyond to bring our diverse group together, chatting with everyone during the day and organizing engaging activities in the evenings. He shared captivating stories about his native Krasnoyarsk region, the Sayan Mountains, local customs, and legends, as well as personal anecdotes. Roman carefully selected routes based on the weather and terrain, always prioritizing the safety and well-being of the group. Roma, thank you so much!