Arkhyz: Sofia waterfall, famous glacier, birthplace of Christianity

At any time of the year, Arkhyz can surprise even sophisticated travelers. Ancient temples against the backdrop of majestic peaks and glaciers, transparent mountain lakes and waterfalls, aromas of mountain herbs and traditional dishes - all this you will see during our tour.

Incredible landscapes and eventful past
We invite you to the place where in ancient times the Great Silk Road passed and the first Christian churches appeared, preserved to this day on the territory of modern Russia. Arkhyz is open to visitors all year round: a ski resort with recreation complexes welcomes guests in winter and summer.

We will go to the most picturesque places on SUVs, ideal for mountain trails. After following along the Kuban River through the Taulu glade and the village of Arkhyz, we will go straight to the Sofia glacier. You will see snow peaks and giant lumps, the melting of which feeds one of the highest cascades of the North Caucasus - Sofia waterfalls. We will go to them, and on the way we will talk about the legends associated with them.

Ancient Orthodox shrines
After lunch in the traditional style, we will go to the Alansky settlement, where you will see the Christian temple of the IX-X centuries and the face of Christ on the rock at the Temple of the Savior Not Made by Hands.

After our tour, we can offer you accommodation options in Arkhyz for the night, from a tent to 5 * hotels. If you decide to spend the night here, we suggest you go on a tour of the starry sky of Arkhyz with an employee of the astrophysical observatory.

*Excursion will take place from 4x-8 people. For booking individual excursions, please write in personal messages:

• All movements along the route on comfortable SUVs
• Accompanying a professional guide - driver on the whole route
• entrance ticket to the territory of the Alan settlement