Three beautiful, rare beauty lakes are located at an altitude of 2830 meters above sea level among rocks and snowballs at the foot …
In the Imereti gorge there are more than 40 lakes. Many of them are located in the “rest zone” of the Caucasian State Biosphere Re …
We are going to Arkhyz, another beautiful place in Karachay-Cherkessia, but not as popular as Dombay. Just like in Dombai, we are …
An individual excursion to Arkhyz takes place in several options: 1. Individual excursion to Arkhyz: Gum-Bashi Pass, Karachayevsk, …
Arkhyz is a small village in Zelenchuk district of Karachay-Cherkessia with a population of about 500 people. Not far from this vi …
Archyz - "old dwelling", open-air museum Ancient settlement, Christian temples of the X century, the face of Christ on the rock di …
To get to the Sofia gorge to the famous Sofia waterfalls, you need to drive from the village of Arkhyz about 12 km off-road to the …
This route is the second most popular after the Sofia Lakes. The path to it is much easier and suitable for unprepared tourists. …
Lake Seven-tone is one of the most beautiful places in Arkhyz. The lake shimmers with all the colors of the rainbow. The color of …
We invite you to individual excursions on snowshoes in the valley of Malaya Dukka, Phia ... This one-day program is the perfect …
This tour is designed for the whole day. From Arkhyz we leave by transport, inspect all sights, temples, climb the Face of Christ …
Excursions are designed for the whole day. Depending on your physical shape, we will be able to visit from one to all eight lak …
Excursions are designed for the whole day You can visit such lakes as: Seven-coloredDeerA series of lakes near Ayulu Pass,look u …
Excursions are designed for the whole day. You will see stunning panoramas from the locations shown to you, visit the bottomless …
The tour is designed for the whole day. This tour is one of the easiest, and designed for untrained people, you can walk through …
All excursions are designed for one day. You may visit: Sofia FallsBig Sofia LakeLakes of the Eagle Beam tractThe lake of the Ro …
Ancient Alan settlement Our acquaintance with Arkhyz will begin with a visit to the ancient Alan settlement. Did you know that th …
Excursions are designed for the whole day These excursions begin from the village of Arkhyz without the use of automobile transpo …
The tour is designed for the whole day. This tour begins in the village of Arkhyz without the use of road transport. Along t …
Excursions are designed for the whole day. These excursions begin from the village of Arkhyz, without the involvement of vehicles …
Accepting applications for the next 2026 Greetings, I offer the services of an instructor-conductor for mountain tourism (trekkin …
Any tour of the Caucasus is first of all an interesting trip to places riddled with historical collisions and natural an …
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Day trips and excursions to Dombay, Teberda, Arkhyz. School excursions. Learning to ski in Dombai.
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A family tandem, my husband is an experienced driver, I am a professional tour guide with a state certificate of a guide …
Hike from #Arkhyz 1450 along the Sofia Ridge from Arkhyz, from June to October ... We will be camping on one of the most beauti …
The nearest dates: 20.06.2024-25.06.2024\28.06.2024-03.07. 2024 Embark on exciting off-road trips and experience a sense of fr …
I suggest you to celebrate the New Year in the picturesque mountain village of the Karachay-Cherkes Republic of Arkhyz. The diffic …
Arkhyz is a small mountain village in Zelenchuk district of Karachay-Cherkessia, an ideal starting point for active recreation and quiet walks. With a population of about 500 people, it preserves the authentic atmosphere of the Caucasus and serves as a base for one-day and multi-day routes to lakes, gorges and peaks.
The history of the area is visible in the stone remains of ancient Alan settlements and Christian temples of the X century: here you can see the rock face of Christ and touch the monuments of the early Middle Ages. Hiking along historical trails reveals the cultural heritage of the region and helps to understand how people lived in these mountains.
Natural routes are striking in diversity: Sofia waterfalls and high-altitude Sophia lakes, located at an altitude of about 2830 meters, cara lakes at the foot of snow-capped peaks, seven-color lake with changing shades of water and numerous lakes of the valleys of Big and Small Dukka. The Morgue Syrta and Abishir-Akhub ranges, the national park and the valleys of the Psysh and White rivers offer trekking, snowshoeing, bird watching and photomarkets among the alpine meadows.
Travel formats range from easy family walks to serious routes with overnight stays in tents; hiking and off-road trips are available, as well as combined programs with transitions and ascents to observation points. We offer guided tours in Russian, individual and group options, where an experienced local guide adapts the route to your physical fitness and expectations.
Most of the programs start from the village of Arkhyz, from where both asphalt and off-road sections lead to the Sofia Gorge and other key points - for example, about 12 km along the mountain road have to be overcome to the Sofia waterfalls. Tour with a trekking instructor is suitable for those who want to improve their skills of safe movement in the mountains, and easier routes are suitable for beginners and families.
Local guides not only show panoramas and lakes, but also share legends, natural observations and practical tips, making each walk lively and memorable. Book the program – from a day walk to the waterfalls to a multi-day hike along the Sofia Ridge – and go to meet the discoveries together: excursions with a Russian-speaking guide will make the trip easy and rich.
