Comfortable trekking tour of Arkhyz
From 50 000₽ per person
Description
Type: Multi-day activity
* • 7 days among picturesque mountains, blue lakes and powerful waterfalls.
• No tents! Accommodation in a house with all amenities.
• Everything is already 100% planned! You don't have to think about anything.
Arkhyz is a unique place that you want to return to again and again. A land of hundreds of lakes, interesting locations and breathtaking panoramas. These places conquer with their beauty once and for all.
Especially for those who value their comfort and want to look into the hidden corners of the Caucasus, we have created an author's tour with accommodation in a guest house with all amenities and day trekking trips to the most beautiful places of Arkhyz.
You will find Caucasian hospitality, a rich and comfortable program, picturesque places and panoramas, experienced guides and a lot of impressions.
What awaits us:
• The most picturesque locations of Arkhyz
• Mountain jipping
• Accommodation in a guest house with all amenities
• Delicious dishes of Caucasian cuisine
• Comfortable transfer service
• Friendly atmosphere
Accommodation in the guest house "Clover":
We will live in a large house with 4 bedrooms. The total area of the guest house is 180 sq.m., the house is designed for 12 people. Four comfortable large, bright bedrooms, each with its own bathroom. On the first floor there are 2 bedrooms, each with double beds, on the second floor there are also 2 bedrooms with 2 beds, in the kitchen‑dining room there is a sofa bed for 2 people. The house has a gas stove, microwave, all necessary utensils, washing machine, iron and ironing board.
The main advantage of the Clover is its comfort and warm, homely atmosphere. It is very important to us that our guests are pleasantly comfortable and that the mood remains wonderful.
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Transfer
day 01
Welcome to the Caucasus
Type of accommodation:Hotel
Before 12:00, meet at the airport of Mineralnye Vody or Stavropol. Transfer to Arkhyz village.
15:00 The first stop is the Face of Christ, a unique natural monument that resembles the face of the Savior. We also try the most delicious khichins in the Caucasus at the Silk Road cafe.
16:00 Next, if possible and desired, we will ascend to the special astrophysical observatory of the Russian Academy of Sciences, which offers a fantastic view. By the way, the observatory houses one of the largest optical telescopes in the world.
18:00 At the end of the day, we check into the cozy guest house "Clover" with comfortable rooms.
19:00 We have dinner in a cafe, get to know each other better and discuss plans for tomorrow.
day 02
Dukka Lakes
Type of accommodation:Hotel
8:00 - 9:00 Breakfast at the guest house. Departure to the route + briefing
9:00 a.m. Charging and going out on the trail. A scenic route along the Malaya Dukka River awaits us. The ascent is smooth, there will be a steep section in front of the first lake
Dukka lakes are called lakes in the upper reaches of the Malaya Dukka River on the Arkasara ridge. Sometimes they are also called Arkasarsky, although officially only one of them has such a name.
The name "Dukkinskie" traditionally refers to the trinity - Rybka, Arkasarskoye and the Tale of the Caucasus. We will visit the first two. They are located at an altitude of approximately 2400m.
We'll have a picnic on the lakes and have a snack. If desired, you can swim (carefully, the water is cold).
15:00 Then return to our car and transfer to the guest house.
19:00 In the evening, dinner at a cafe, we will try the national dishes of Caucasian cuisine.
• Difficulty: 3 out of 5
• Length: 20 km
• Climb: 400 m
day 03
White Waterfall + Taulu glade
Type of accommodation:Hotel
9:00 Breakfast at the guest house
10:00 Departure to the Taulu glade. There we transfer to jeeps and go to the White Waterfall along the Psysh River. Along the way, we will make stops at observation decks with beautiful views of the mountain ranges.
Then there is a short climb, surrounded by century-old pines and fir trees. There is very little to go, so the climb does not take away any strength and passes easily.
The waterfall itself will appear soon. As if squeezed between rocky ledges, it collapses in a torrent downwards, simultaneously twisting and caressing scattered boulders.
12:00 p.m. We'll have a snack at the waterfall, go down to the jeeps and head back to the Taulu clearing.
We have free time in the clearing. Here, for an additional fee, you can ride horses, rent ATVs and go cutting through forest roads, or take a walk around the neighborhood.
16:00 Transfer back to the guest house.
19:00 In the evening, dinner at a cafe, we will try the national dishes of Caucasian cuisine.
day 04
Lake of Love
Type of accommodation:Hotel
8:00-9:00 Breakfast at the guest house. Departure to the route + briefing
9:00 a.m. Charging and going out on the trail. We have to climb the Arkhyz saddle pass, then a wide path leads us through a dense fir forest.
Over time, the forest will come to an end, and we will have a beautiful view of the village. Colorful, subalpine meadows begin here, and the route itself is surrounded by majestic mountains. Soon the path will come to an end and an amazing lake will open up, so similar to the heart.
The amazing Lake of Love in Arkhyz is located on the Morg-Syrty plateau at an altitude of 2500 meters above sea level and is part of the Teberdinsky Nature Reserve.
15:00 Then return to our car and transfer to the guest house.
19:00 In the evening, dinner at a cafe, we will try the national dishes of Caucasian cuisine.
• Difficulty: 4 out of 5
• Length: 24 km
• Climb: 1000 m
day 05
Phia Pass + cable car
Type of accommodation:Hotel
9:00 a.m. Breakfast at the guest house.
10:00 Departure to Phia Pass. This is a unique and rare place, untouched by civilization, where you forget about the passage of time.
The location is located at an altitude of 2,160 m. It originates from the Rechepsta Valley. The pass connects 2 mountain ranges: Abishira-Akhuba and Arkasara. Their height is more than 3 km. The location of the object determined its name, which translates as "a failed, settled place."
13:00 Then we will go to the village of Romantik. There are cable cars to the Southern and Northern slopes. There are beautiful viewing platforms at the top: there are views of the tops of the four-thousand-meter peaks, glaciers, and forested slopes. In summer, there are two lifts — Sputnik and Milky Way.
17:00 Transfer back to the guest house.
19:00 In the evening, dinner at a cafe, we will try the national dishes of Caucasian cuisine.
day 06
Sofia Lakes
Type of accommodation:Hotel
7:00-8:00 Breakfast at the guest house. Departure to the route + briefing.
9:00 a.m. Charging and going out on the trail. We have a difficult but very scenic route ahead of us. We will climb the Irkiz pass, 2880m high, offering an incredible panorama of the Sofia Lakes.
The Sofia Lakes are located in the Kel-Bashi mountain massif, very close to Mount Sofia, which is reflected in their name. They are located at an altitude of 2,830 meters above sea level.
Due to the unusual color of the crystal clear water, reservoirs are often called the "blue eyes" of Arkhyz. This shade is obtained largely due to the color of the bottom. Under the beautiful name "Sofia Lakes", three lakes have united - Bolshoe, Severnoye and Nizhnyoe.
15:00 We will go down to the lakes, relax, have a snack, and then go down another route. On the way we will meet another lake Aimatli-Dzhagaly.
19:00 In the evening, a farewell dinner with kebabs, summarizing the RESULTS of our tour and sharing our impressions.
• Difficulty: 4 out of 5
• Length: 10 km
• Climb: 1000 m
day 07
See you soon
Type of accommodation:Not included
9:00 a.m. Breakfast at the guest house. Packing and eviction.
11:00 — Check-out. On the way, we will make a stop at the market near the Face of Christ. Here you can buy souvenirs with yourself.
We return to Stavropol/Minvody, let's take pictures and hug goodbye! And we will be waiting for you in the Caucasus in winter, because we are preparing new exciting trips for you!
If you check out the next day, we will help you find accommodation and arrange a transfer.
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* Meeting at the airport of Mineralnye Vody or StavropolFinish point
* Mineralnye Vody or Stavropol city
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