"Golden Ring of Abkhazia" from Gagra to Ritsa and to New Athos

From 1 300₽ per person

Category:

Adventures and fun activities

Subcategory:

Excursion

Description

Type: Single-day activity
Duration: 10 hours
* We recommend you to visit the brightest tour of the most gorgeous country near the Russian Federation - Abkhazia! At the request of the group, we go around the Ritsa to Stalin's dacha through the Milk Waterfall and the observation deck (except for the winter period), and after New Athos, those who do not visit the caves can go to Sukhum, the capital of Abkhazia. In one day you will be able to see the most historical and beautiful places, enjoy the unique beauty of mountains and reservoirs. You can visit one of the most famous important Orthodox sites in Europe from the 19th century. Our buses are moving from the border towards Gagra, the first stop is at the old Colonnade, there is a gathering of tourists who land from Gagra and here the guide tells about it, here you can also take a walk and take beautiful photos, then the group moves to an important place-Lake Ritsa (during the beach season, you can choose to visit Pitsunda additionally) which is high in the mountains, but the whole way to it is so fascinating that you will even get high under the sound of mountain rivers, you will see an abundance of vegetation and beautiful snow-capped peaks of the mountains. On the way to the lake, our group will cross the majestic Yupshar Canyon - the famous stone bag, Maiden's Tears waterfalls, Men's Tears and Milk Waterfalls. Special attention should be paid to the Blue Lake-bright blue crystal clear water with peacocks and swans, which gives this lake a special mystery. At the request of the group, we go around the Ritsa to Stalin's dacha through the Milk Waterfall and the observation deck (except for the winter period), and after New Athos, those who do not visit the caves can go to Sukhum, the capital of Abkhazia. Then you will head to the caves of New Athos, a complex of 9 ancient caves deep in the mountain, where you will take a ride on a special train into the depths of the mountain (it is cool there, blankets are provided), but you still need to dress warmly, because the temperature inside the caves is about 10 degrees, and the stay time is up to 2 hours. We will also visit the oldest temples in Abkhazia.
Available languages

Russian

Group type

Group

Age restrictions

Kids are allowed

Training level

Not required

Transfer

Transfer included

Details

Included

Transport

Swimming in Athos or Pitsunda (during the beach season)

The services of a professional guide with experience from 10-27 years

Transfer from Gagra (Colonnade or exit to the highway along the route from the border to the Colonnade)

Tasting (honey, wine, chacha, cheese, smoked meat)

Cheese factory (if we have time)

Excluded

The state environmental fee for Lake Ritsa at the checkpoint is mandatory and is paid in addition to the ticket price: - adults from 12 years old 700 rubles, - children from 8-11 years old inclusive 200 rubles, - children under 7 years old inclusive free of charge

Stalin's cottage (300 rubles/person)

Visit to Sukhum (700 rubles/person, subject to group recruitment)

Entrance to the Novo-Athos cave: 700 rubles/adult, children under 8 years old – free of charge. Up to 1-40 minutes. inside, a separate tour is conducted, the descent is by underground subway, it is always better to check with us about the schedule, sometimes they do non-working days. From October 16 to October 31: Daily, except weekends Monday, October 16, Monday, October 23 Monday, October 30 Tuesday, October 31 From November 1 to December 31: Wednesday, Thursday, Saturday, Sunday Days off: Monday, Tuesday, Friday.

Church of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary in Lykhny (VIII — X centuries) 300 rubles/person.. (visited only in winter when there is no detour around the Ritsa)

Molochny Waterfall and Bird's Beak observation deck (300 rubles/person), except in winter

Lunch in a cafe from (500 rubles/person)

Bungee across the Bzyb River (1000 rubles/person)

Novoafon Monastery - open every day except Mondays

Recommend to bring

Documents

Have a drink

Personal

A charged phone

Starting point

* Old Colonnade 7:15 a.m.- 8 a.m., depends on the border

Finish point

* The old Colonnade or you can exit on the way to it

How to get

* Organizational details: - We are driving a comfortable Mercedes-Benz Sprinter with 19 seats - Our manager will contact you closer to the tour date. The day before, our dispatcher will once again inform you of the details of the meeting place and send a text message to WhatsApp with the number of the bus that will pick you up and the time of boarding. - Buses are coming from the border and there may be delays in the arrival of transport — this should be taken into account. - We are in touch throughout the tour. - The tour route, the display facilities and the price for additional services may vary depending on weather conditions, public holidays and the approved prices of the administration at the facilities themselves.

Cancellation policy

* Free cancellation in 12 hours

Юлия
Юлия
Organizer
Профессиональные ежедневные групповые и индивидуальные экскурсии по Сочи, Адлеру, Красной Поляне и в Абхазию.

Download app

Our app will always tell you where to stay, what to see, where to eat and what to do.

Open this world - open QVEDO!

qr code donwnload apps

Service Provider? Join Us!

Go to Supplier's Account and add a description of the services and activities provided.
Attract new customers and increase your profits with QVEDO!

Become a Service Provider

© 2025 QVEDO — All rights reserved