- Olympic excursions in the south of Russia
- Krasnaya Polyana - history and myths
- Journey to the underworld
- Excursions from Gelendzhik
When you hear the phrase, what are the excursions in the south of Russia, you immediately understand that the person who asked the question cannot assess the scale of the problem. The concept of "South of Russia" includes a huge region, which includes the Krasnodar and Stavropol Territories, the southern regions of the country, the Black Sea coast of the Caucasus.
Any of these regions can offer tourists hundreds of destinations for recreation and excursions. This also needs to include the regions of the republic, which are part of the North Caucasian Federal District and are also part of the south of Russia. The same Alania or Ingushetia are ready to offer options for excursion routes to ancient monuments and natural attractions.
Olympic excursions in the south of Russia
It is clear that such tours appeared only in 2012, after the Tsar-Father of Sochi hosted the Winter Olympics. Many sports complexes, architectural masterpieces appeared in the city, with which every vacationer would like to get to know better. After the world sports forum, sightseeing tours of the city began to be held, previously they were not so popular.
Thanks to the healing climate, thermal springs, exotic nature, this resort is popular among tourists. Most of the guides prefer to take guests to the bosom of nature, the hit of many years - "33 waterfalls", lasts during daylight hours, includes visits to the following unique natural objects and interesting places:
- famous waterfalls with ladders and observation platforms equipped for tourists;
- mountain bee apiary with tasting of sweet beekeeping products;
- Adyghe village, offering to get acquainted with the traditions of winemaking and cheesemaking.
During the excursion, listeners will learn many ancient legends associated with waterfalls, stories about the development of the Black Sea coast, ancient crafts and culture.
Top 10 sights of Sochi
Krasnaya Polyana - history and myths
The town of Krasnaya Polyana has become widely known in recent years as a luxurious ski resort, where top officials of the Russian Federation, wealthy businessmen from Russia and other countries rest. In the summer, excursion routes have been developed, which introduce both the Rosa Khutor or Gorki Gorod resorts and the village itself.
The duration of this route is from 5 to 7 hours, the cost is 3000 rubles per company, the excursion is combined by car with pedestrian crossings, viewing of natural beauties and monuments. During the trip, guests will be able to see the picturesque valley of the local river Mzymta, find out who lived in these territories in antiquity. Beautiful landscapes await tourists at the Maiden's Tears waterfall, to which the road, built in 1899, leads, and on observation platforms.
The second part of the trip will pass through the territory of the Sochi National Park. The participants of the excursion have the opportunity to see a handsome bison, mountain sheep, the main representative of the local fauna, and his “colleagues”.
Hiking trails in the Krasnaya Polyana area
Hiking trails in the Rosa Khutor area
Journey to the underworld
Excursions with this name suggest going to the heart of the Khosta region, where unique natural formations - the Vorontsov Caves - are located. But the caves are the end point of the route, which will last about 8 hours and will cost 1,500 rubles per person. Pleasant surprises await on the way, for example, tasting home-made wines and honey from a mountain apiary.
The next interesting object is a tea plantation and a plant for the production of a delicious tonic drink, you can get acquainted with the secrets of growing and brewing tea. To get to the caves, you need to walk about a kilometer along a forest path.
And the most amazing sight is, of course, the caves, which nature has tried to decorate with stalactites and stalagmites, turning into a mysterious kingdom. If tourists have enough strength, on the way back they will have a walk through the Caucasian Biosphere Reserve, a meeting with the Devil's Gate canyon and swimming in the Khosta River.
Caves in the South of Russia
Excursions from Gelendzhik
One of the most popular resorts on the Black Sea is located on the shore of the Gelejik Bay. In addition to spending time on the beach, Gelendzhik offers several options for excursions, but all of them are associated not with urban architecture or history, but with natural monuments located in the vicinity.
Outside the city, you can find many beautiful landscapes, cozy corners of nature, you can go by bus. It is even cooler to use jeeps, which easily overcome all road obstacles, the duration of the excursion is from 4 hours, the cost is from 1500 rubles per person. During the route, guests will be able to see the famous Pshad waterfalls, the Dolmen village, a chapel consecrated in honor of Sergius of Radonezh. Among the extreme pleasures is riding and swimming in a mountain river.
