Holidays in Krasnaya Polyana are popular among skiers, active travelers, lovers of magnificent nature and mountain-sea climate. But there are also some guests who come to Krasnaya Polyana not for skiing. They walk and sit in bars enjoying hot mulled wine. Tourists who prefer quiet types of recreation can go hiking in the vicinity of Krasnaya Polyana.
The main types of recreation in Krasnaya Polyana
- Sightseeing: excursion programs include a visit to the Church of St. Harlampy and the Bee Nursery. Those wishing to see natural attractions will be able to visit the Khmelevskie lakes, the Glubokiy Yar cave, the Bezymyanny and Brothers waterfall, in the Dzykhrinsky gorge.
- Active: Alpine skiers and snowboarders are recommended to visit Krasnaya Polyana in December-April (ski resorts Laura, Alpika-Service, Rosa Khutor, Gornaya Karusel are available for tourists): both beginners and pros can find slopes to their liking. In addition, there are even trails for evening skiing, and conditions for off-trail skiing are created for freeriders. It should be noted that during the ski season, the resort hosts “Snow Shows” every week. As for active entertainment in summer, autumn and spring, guests of the resort at this time can fly on a paraglider, ride a horse, ATVs and jeeps, go rafting, rock climbing, zorbing (you will go down the mountain inside a transparent ball), speleotourism, play paintball. Regardless of the season, you can relax in the entertainment complex "GreenWood" - there is a nightclub, bar, restaurant, billiard room.
- Wellness: for health improvement, climatotherapy (mountain air) and water from mineral springs (Pslukhskie springs; Engelmanova Polyana) are used. You can take an example from many vacationers and live near the springs for several days, pitching tents nearby.
Prices for tours to Krasnaya Polyana
Depending on the goals, you can relax in Krasnaya Polyana all year round. An increase in the cost of vouchers (by 30-70%) is observed in December-February, as well as in May and September. Better priced tours can be purchased in October-November and early April.
At the ski resorts of Krasnaya Polyana there are modest hotels and expensive complexes, inexpensive private hotels and apartments. It is more profitable to rent an apartment if you are traveling with a large company. Budget tourists can stay in hostels. For those who plan to spend all their free time on the slopes, it is better to choose accommodation near the ski lifts.
On a note
If desired, through special mountain tunnels you can get from Krasnaya Polyana to Adler and the surrounding beaches - for this, you should use the services of fixed-route taxis (check the cost before the trip).
If you are a beginner skier looking to get training, there are excellent ski schools at your service.
In memory of the rest in Krasnaya Polyana, you can bring chestnut, blackberry, linden honey (it is advisable to go to one of the apiaries or to a specialized store for it), tea with various herbs, tinctures, liqueurs and balms infused with fruits and herbs, interior items, ceramics.
