Attention!!! Depending on the weather conditions, the physical condition of the participants and other factors, the route of the trip can be changed.
Option 1
Day 1
Until 11:30 - group gathering at the railway station and at the airport of Krasnodar. Transfer by minibus to the village. Hadzhokh (2.5-3 hours), accommodation in a guest house. Canyon of the Belaya River (Hadzhokhskaya Gorge). Belaya River Canyon - Hajokh's visiting card! On the southern outskirts of the village, the noisy Belaya River runs deep in the magnificent canyon. The depth of the canyon is about 20 meters, and the length is 350-400 meters! The banks of the river in some places are completely intertwined, forming amazing stone bridges. So the village got its name - Kamennomostsky (or Hadzhokh). Even on a very bright day, the sun does not penetrate into the remote corners of the gorge. Above the water itself, in the stone walls, you can see the recesses, shelves, niches - all this is the result of centuries of work of a stormy river. During a walk along the gorge, amazing stone arches and small waterfalls will meet on our way. We will take pictures with a sculpture of a bear, an eagle and will gladly feed a funny local resident - Vasya the ostrich! The active part of the route: 1.3 km, elevation 410-420 m, the duration of the tour is 3 hours.
Day 2
Several gorges diverge from the village of Hadzhokh. One of the most popular among tourists is the gorge of the Rufabgo River, decorated with noisy waterfalls. The route is equipped with convenient stairs and bridges, facilitating our path through the gorge. During the tour we will see picturesque waterfalls: “The Heart of Rufabgo”, “Laces”, “Girl's Braids”, whose height is from 5 to 14 meters! We will also go to excellent viewing platforms and visit a large grotto - a parking lot of a primitive man. The grotto is called “Cat's Eye” due to a peculiar through hole in the dome of the cave. The active part of the route: 10.2 km, elevation 410-580 m, the duration of the tour is 6-7 hours.
Day 3
Guam gorge. One of the most popular and fabulously beautiful places in the region, the Guam Gorge, begins from the village of Guamka. It is located on the northern edge of the Lago-Naki plateau and is the real gateway to this mountainous region. The walls of the gorge rise up to 400 (!!!) meters. Yew, boxwood, juniper grows on the rocks, and the emerald mountain river Kurdzhips runs along the bottom of the stone canyon. Once upon a time, a narrow-gauge road was laid in the gorge along which an excursion train runs. But it’s much more interesting to go all the way on foot, so that you can go down to the very bottom of the canyon and take a lot of amazing shots! The active part of the passage along the route: 6.4 km, vertical drop 480-570 m, the duration of the tour is 6-7 hours.
Day 4
Today is one of the most interesting and memorable days! Have you ever dreamed to try climbing? Today we will realize these dreams! We leave for the gorge of the Belaya River and, under the guidance of an experienced instructor, learn to descend as a rappel! Dyulfer - downhill on a rope from a steep cliff with the help of special triggers, such as "eight", "petal", "ladder". The rappelling is carried out on two ropes. The instructor holds one, ensuring your safety, and the second you control yourself by adjusting the speed of descent. The descent is not difficult technically or physically, but requires a certain amount of courage! Then move on to climbing! Our instructor will gladly teach you all the tricks of this matter. But that is not all! We go to the Mezmaysky stream, pull the crossing and cross to the other side of the stream. Then we rise a little upstream, admire the picturesque waterfall. Then we learn to climb up on the jumar. Zhumar is a special device for climbing a rope. After today, bright and positive emotions are guaranteed to everyone! Children and adults are always delighted with the rope course! Duration of the event: 6 hours.
Day 5
Today we will have a very busy day! In the morning we leave for the Azish-Tau ridge, which gave these places the Big Azish cave. This is a unique natural monument! The spacious halls of the cave are decorated with stalactites, stalagmites and pillars of amazing shapes. Some rock formations even have their own names. The most interesting is called the "tree of happiness." Further along our route are spacious Zerbelevye glades, behind which there is a group of 24 dolmens. Touch these amazing structures and move on! Another amazing object on our way is the angel wing grotto. For thousands of years the grotto was weathering and now inside it looks like cheese with large holes))). Very unusual and picturesque! But even that is not all! Ahead we have waterfalls on the Kutanka River, viewing platforms on the Stone Sea, the Lago-Naki plateau and a photo shoot on the Granite Canyon. The active part of the route: 10.1 km, elevation 1320-580 m, the duration of the tour is 6-7 hours.
Day 6
Hiking in the Mishoko Gorge begins from the quarry, at the very bottom of which a spring lake was formed. The lake is called Red for its pink glow, coming from the cliff at sunrise. Having turned off the track, the path rises up the pine forest and leads to a large grotto and a drip spring. Even higher is the observation deck, which offers amazing views into the depths of the gorge, on the foamy rapids of the river and the Azish-Tau ridge! Further, the path leads along noisy waterfalls, river rifts and ancient grottoes located on the terraces of the gorge. In one of these places we will stop for rest and replenish the supply of water from a cold spring. The active part of the passage along the route: 5.7 km, elevation 410-570 m, the duration of the tour is 5-6 hours.
Day 7
Museum "Stone Garden" and Hadzhokh dolmen. In the territory of the Western Caucasus there are more than 3,000 dolmens. Hadzhokh dolmen - one of the few surviving in the local area. It is a monument of archeology IV-III millennium BC. Dolmen is located on the edge of a cozy apple orchard, in the shade of a grove with large trees. The origin and purpose of dolmens for scientists is still a mystery. But there are some interesting hypotheses about the occurrence of dolmens, which you will definitely recognize! Near the dolmen there is a paleontological museum, which presents many beautiful stones and ammonites - shells of ancient mollusks that inhabited the Tethys ocean long ago.
St. Michael's Monastery was built near the village of Hadzhokh. The monastery is located in a very picturesque place - on the slope of Mount Fiziabgo. At the end of the XIX century, it was the largest monastery in the North Caucasus, and at the moment it is the highest mountain Orthodox monastery in Russia. Here is a whole system of caves and secret passages. According to popular belief, these moves previously connected all the temples on the surface. Under the ground, the monks kept their shrines, there was also a library and an icon-painting workshop. Also on the territory of the monastery is a source that has a miracle of healing. The active part of the passage along the route: 3.1 km, the duration of the tour is 4-5 hours.
Transfer by minibus to the city of Krasnodar. 16: 00-16: 30 - arrival at the railway station and the airport of Krasnodar, departure home.
Attention!!! Depending on the weather conditions, the physical condition of the participants and other factors, the route of the trip can be changed.
Option 2
Day 1
Until 11:30 - group gathering at the Krasnodar-1 railway station (near the entrance to the North Wing of the station) and at the airport of Krasnodar. Driving directions to the city of Krasnodar. Transfer by minibus to the village. Hajoh (2.5-3 hours), along the way of the excursion.
Museum "Stone Garden" and Hadzhokh dolmen. In the territory of the Western Caucasus there are more than 3,000 dolmens. Hadzhokh dolmen - one of the few surviving in the local area. It is a monument of archeology IV-III millennium BC. Dolmen is located on the edge of a cozy apple orchard, in the shade of a grove with large trees. The origin and purpose of dolmens for scientists is still a mystery. But there are some interesting hypotheses about the occurrence of dolmens, which you will definitely recognize! Near the dolmen there is a paleontological museum, which presents many beautiful stones and ammonites - shells of ancient mollusks that inhabited the Tethys ocean long ago.
St. Michael's Monastery was built near the village of Hadzhokh. The monastery is located in a very picturesque place - on the slope of Mount Fiziabgo. At the end of the XIX century, it was the largest monastery in the North Caucasus, and at the moment it is the highest mountain Orthodox monastery in Russia. Here is a whole system of caves and secret passages. According to popular belief, these moves previously connected all the temples on the surface. Under the ground, the monks kept their shrines, there was also a library and an icon-painting workshop. Also on the territory of the monastery is a source that has a miracle of healing. The active part of the passage along the route: 3.1 km, the duration of excursions is 4-5 hours. After the excursions, check into the guest house.
Day 2
Canyon of the Belaya River (Hadzhokh Gorge) - a visiting card of Hadzhokh! On the southern outskirts of the village, the noisy Belaya River runs deep in the magnificent canyon. The depth of the canyon is about 20 meters, and the length is 350-400 meters!
The banks of the river in some places are completely intertwined, forming amazing stone bridges. So the village got its name - Kamennomostsky (or Hadzhokh). Even on a very bright day, the sun does not penetrate into the remote corners of the gorge. Above the water itself, in the stone walls, you can see the recesses, shelves, niches - all this is the result of centuries of work of a stormy river. During a walk along the gorge, amazing stone arches and small waterfalls will meet on our way. We will take pictures with a sculpture of a bear, an eagle and will gladly feed a funny local resident - Vasya the ostrich! The active part of the route: 1.3 km, elevation 410-420 m, the duration of the tour is 3 hours.
Day 3
Several gorges diverge from the village of Hadzhokh. One of the most popular among tourists is the gorge of the Rufabgo River, decorated with noisy waterfalls. The route is equipped with convenient stairs and bridges, facilitating our path through the gorge. During the tour we will see picturesque waterfalls: “The Heart of Rufabgo”, “Laces”, “Girl's Braids”, whose height is from 5 to 14 meters! We will also go to excellent viewing platforms and visit a large grotto - a parking lot of a primitive man. The grotto is called “Cat's Eye” due to a peculiar through hole in the dome of the cave. The active part of the route: 10.2 km, elevation 410-580 m, the duration of the tour is 6-7 hours.
Day 4
Horse ride. Horse riding is a great way to actively relax in nature, admire the beauties of Adygea and enjoy communicating with horses! Such walks always give positive emotions to both children and adults. The instructor will teach you how to steer and ride correctly. Our horses are obedient, even an inexperienced rider will find a common language with them. Everyone will choose a horse - and go for a walk along the forest paths! We will make stops along the way and arrange a photo shoot. Duration of the event: 1.5 hours (briefing + walk).
Rafting in Adygea is carried out on the Belaya River - the main river of these places. An experienced instructor will conduct training and safety briefing. Then we put on life jackets, helmets - and more!
Rafting is a wonderful way to get acquainted with wildlife, the opportunity to immerse yourself in the water element, to see the beauty of the mountains from the other side. From the water we will admire beautiful waterfalls and granite rocks. Rafting clothes: swimsuit or shorts + T-shirt. At the rafting they give out a wetsuit, special socks, shoes, a life jacket and a hard hat. A wetsuit is worn on top of a swimsuit or shorts with a T-shirt. The duration of rafting is 2-2.5 hours (briefing + rafting).
Day 5
Today we will have a very busy day! In the morning we leave for the Azish-Tau ridge, which gave these places the Big Azish cave. This is a unique natural monument! The spacious halls of the cave are decorated with stalactites, stalagmites and pillars of amazing shapes. Some rock formations even have their own names. The most interesting is called the "tree of happiness." Further along our route are spacious Zerbelevye glades, behind which there is a group of 24 dolmens. Touch these amazing structures and move on! Another amazing object on our way is the angel wing grotto. For thousands of years the grotto was weathering and now inside it looks like cheese with large holes))). Very unusual and picturesque! But even that is not all! Ahead we have waterfalls on the Kutanka River, viewing platforms on the Stone Sea, the Lago-Naki plateau and a photo shoot on the Granite Canyon. The active part of the route: 10.1 km, elevation 1320-580 m, the duration of the tour is 6-7 hours.
Day 6
Hiking in the Mishoko Gorge begins from the quarry, at the very bottom of which a spring lake was formed. The lake is called Red for its pink glow, coming from the cliff at sunrise. Having turned off the track, the path rises up the pine forest and leads to a large grotto and a drip spring. Even higher is the observation deck, which offers amazing views into the depths of the gorge, on the foamy rapids of the river and the Azish-Tau ridge! Further, the path leads along noisy waterfalls, river rifts and ancient grottoes located on the terraces of the gorge. In one of these places we will stop for rest and replenish the supply of water from a cold spring. The active part of the passage along the route: 5.7 km, elevation 410-570 m, the duration of the tour is 5-6 hours.
Day 7
On the way, we will stop at the Hot Riviera Hot Springs. There are five outdoor pools with thermal water of different temperatures, which has healing and relaxing properties. Water enters the pool from a well with a depth of 1800 meters. This thermal spring is rich in silicon, sodium, which has a beneficial effect on the body. In addition, it is simply nice to swim and relax here. Bathing accessories (swimsuit, towel, slippers, hair clip) should be pre-packaged in a separate bag and taken with you on the bus.
Transfer by minibus to the city of Krasnodar. 16:00 - arrival at the railway station and the airport of Krasnodar, departure home.
Attention!!! Depending on the weather conditions, the physical condition of the participants and other factors, the route of the trip can be changed.