The resort town of Adler is one of the most picturesque places in Greater Sochi. It attracts its guests with magnificent beaches, natural resources and expressive architectural sights. The abundance of all kinds of entertainment and proximity to the grandiose Olympic venues will appeal to even the most demanding people.

Experts of the local region will guide guests along interesting and unforgettable hiking, car and sea routes. Their programs cover visits to almost all the iconic corners of the resort region, as well as the neighboring original republic.

Krasnaya Polyana, or in the footsteps of the Olympics

The local travel agency offers tourists guided tours to meet amazing natural scenery and Olympic venues. A rich program offers an unforgettable ascent to the peaks of the Greater Sochi mountain ranges.

The path runs along the Staropolyansky highway, where the Akhtsu gorge will appear in all its majestic pristine beauty. This is one of the most picturesque natural formations on the territory of the Adlerovsky district.

The grandiose gray rocks, curved in the form of giant vaults, are covered with an emerald carpet of vegetation. At the bottom of the canyon flows the Mzymta River. The tour consists of a visit to the observation deck “Owl's Nest”, which overlooks the famous suspension bridge with attractions – Skypark.

The leitmotif of the trip is the history of the 2014 Olympic Games. It will be interesting to learn about the impact of this large-scale event and how sports facilities are currently used.

Rosa Khutor, Gorki Gorod and Gazprom resorts will become the backdrop of a fascinating story.

Participants will climb the cable car to a height of 960 meters, see modern sports and entertainment complexes and take a walk along the well-groomed embankment near the magnificent architectural ensemble.

Evening Sochi, Riviera Park and Mount Akhun

The evening promenade along the modern luxurious Sochi will bring a lot of pleasant impressions. Travelers will have the opportunity to get acquainted in detail with one of the most famous resorts in Russia.

The symbols of the past winter sports competitions are the Olympic rings and grandiose arenas built on the territory of a 200-hectare park. At the very coast of the Black Sea, the Akhun massif stretched up like a green ridge.

It resembles a volcanic cone in its outline. An observation tower has been erected on its top, where a group of vacationers will definitely go.

The building offers an amazing panoramic view of the city, mountain ranges and the azure sea. It is impossible to ignore the Riviera Park. In it you can see more than 240 different types of trees and shrubs, walk along the plane tree alley, have fun on the rides, and visit the rose garden, dolphinarium, oceanarium.

Famous pop singers regularly perform at the Green Theatre. Trees planted by the first cosmonauts of the USSR: Gagarin, Titov, Leonov and others grow on the plane tree alley, as memorial plaques tell.

Valley of legends and waterfalls

I will remember a trip to visit the indigenous inhabitants of the Black Sea coast of the Caucasus – the Shapsugs. It will be interesting to get acquainted with the cultural values, way of life, customs and traditions of this proud Adyghe tribe living in the Krasnodar Territory. For historical reasons, the Shapsugs were divided into inhabitants of the coastal plain and mountain gorges.

Tourists will go to admire the spectacular cascades of 33 waterfalls, which have different lengths and widths. They are located in a shady canyon surrounded by centuries-old boxwood forest. Tree trunks are covered with moss and lichen, which creates a mysterious and fabulous atmosphere.

The path to the waterfalls lies through the fast-flowing Shakhe River, which is crossed through shallow water on a GAZ-66 truck. Having reached their destination, sightseers will have to climb up the wooden decks with railings.

The streams of crystal-clear springs falling over the stones, rocks with lianas and a riot of greenery – all this will not leave anyone indifferent. The natural attraction is covered with legends, which the guide will tell you in detail. An excellent end to the trip can be a tasting of local drinks: mead, wine and sbitnya.

Akhshtyrskoe gorge: in the footsteps of the ancients

The sightseeing tour to the Akhshtyr Gorge, carried out by a professional guide, is popular. The majestic canyon was formed by the Mzymta River, whose rapid water flows eroded the limestone rock about a hundred million years ago.

Mighty impregnable sheer cliffs are covered with dense emerald greenery. The height of the karst walls reaches more than 200 meters. An amazing creation of nature attracts lovers of active walking.

Many roads are laid through the gorge, which allows tourists to enjoy the incredible beauty of the surrounding landscapes. The trail through a dense boxwood forest with relic trees will lead tourists to a cave where traces of primitive people were found: Neanderthals and Cro-Magnons.

After inspecting the cave, you can cross the rickety suspension bridge over the river and climb to the top of the White Rock. Walking along the very edge of the cliff, the participants of the voyage will enjoy a picturesque panoramic view of the canyon. The group will go down to the Dzykhren reservoir, where they will find a waterfall in the thickets of boxwood.

Road trip to the Olympic Park

Connoisseurs of the sights of Greater Sochi invite vacationers to an exciting journey through the famous Olympic Park and the beautiful seaside Adler Boulevard. The resort capital of Russia gained worldwide fame thanks to the 2014 Winter Olympics.

The guide will tell you about the developed infrastructure of the region and its geographical features. Here the subtropics coexist with the eternal ice of the Caucasus.

The combination of the azure Black Sea and majestic mountain ranges creates a unique microclimate. On the territory of the Imereti lowland there is a modern architectural ensemble, about the history of the construction of which you can hear a lot of interesting information

Tourists will meet with grandiose buildings, stadiums, palaces and sports and entertainment complexes.

Cycling in the mountains of Sochi

A guided bike tour is a great opportunity to get a huge boost of vivacity and energy, as well as enjoy the amazing picturesque places of Greater Sochi.

A rich program includes visiting the natural pearls of the resort region: the picturesque Akhtsu gorge, the Mzymta river valley, the Chvizhepse narzan spring, and the Maiden's Tears waterfall. The route passes along the old asphalted section of the Karsnopolyanskoe highway.

During the journey, you will see fascinating mountain landscapes and enchanting forests. At the Akhtsu observation deck, the guide will offer to leave the bikes and go down to the Dragon's Mouth waterfall. Then the tour participants will go to the ruins of a Christian temple and the ancient fortress of Achipse, which was of great importance for the Silk Road.

If physical fitness allows, then you can go along a dirt road and look into the Akhtyrskaya cave with preserved traces of primitive people staying in it.

Horse rides

It will be a great pleasure to ride horses in the picturesque surroundings of Sochi. Experienced instructors will help you gain basic riding skills, which will allow you to fully enjoy an exciting journey.

Tourists are offered a choice of various routes. They are laid through gorges, plantations, alpine flowering meadows, forests of protected areas. Fascinating stories of the guide about the sights of the region turn the horse ride into an educational excursion.

Particular attention is paid to the safety of riders. Special walking saddles with fur covers, safe stirrups, helmets and hand rests will protect you from unpleasant accidents and discomfort.

Accompanied by an instructor, it will be possible to climb mountain trails on horseback or cross the river ford. During the walk, stops are provided for rest, feeding animals and photo shoots.

Sailing boat trip

Sea tours on a sailing yacht along the coast of Greater Sochi are popular. The captain and shipowner organizes an exciting trip on the high seas for vacationers. The pleasure boat sails under the rustle of the wind and the lapping of the waves to meet the amazing panoramas of the resort region.

While on board, the participants of the voyage will see the Olympic Park with palace complexes, famous structures, buildings, as well as rocky capes and massive mountain ranges with snow-capped peaks.

During the summer season, you can stop for a swim in the crystal clear water. Boat trips provide an opportunity not only to enjoy the picturesque landscapes, but also to communicate with dolphins.

Curious animals swim very close to the vessel, which allows you to observe them closely in their natural habitat. During the trip, the captain will tell fleet stories and interesting details about his sea adventures.

Evening Akhun

In the vicinity, the Akhun ridge rises, stretching parallel to the Black Sea coast for five kilometers. Its slopes are densely covered with deciduous forests, where Red Book plants and wild animals are found.

A talented and omniscient guide invites travelers to climb this natural pearl of the resort region. At the top of the mountain, whose height reaches more than 600 meters, a legendary observation tower has been erected.

It was built in 1936 by order of Joseph Stalin. The building with loopholes and semicircular windows resembles a Gothic knight's castle. The magnificent panorama that opens from the 30-meter tower causes delight.

Mountain peaks, evergreen forests, azure sea bays, coastal strips of Adler and Sochi are ideally visible on the horizon line. It will be interesting to learn about the legends and stories associated with Mount Akhun.

Krasnaya Polyana. History and modernity

Framed by the majestic Caucasus Mountains, there is a cozy all-season resort village of Krasnaya Polyana, where it is recommended to go with a talented storyteller. It was here that most of the sporting events took place during the 2014 Winter Olympics.

Traveling from Adler to Krasnaya Polyana will allow you to immerse yourself in the dynamic rhythm of changing natural landscapes. The winding road runs in a narrow ribbon along mighty canyons, high cliffs and forests.

The fascinating valley of the Mzymta River and the refreshing coolness of the Chvizhipse spring await tourists. In Krasnaya Polyana, it will be possible to follow the trail through hills, forests and alpine meadows to the Maiden's Tears waterfall and mysterious dolmens.

The guide will tell you interestingly about how the picturesque region has developed in recent years. The tour program covers visits to such resort places as Rosa Khutor, Esto Sadok, Gazprom and Gorki Gorod. It is impossible to ignore modern sports and entertainment complexes and the Olympic slopes.

Magic roads to Ritsa

Majestic mountains, amazing canyons, pristine rivers and mossy forests – all this awaits travelers who wish to go to hospitable Abkhazia. This inspirational road trip will take vacationers to the legendary high-mountain lake Ritsa.

A picturesque road passes through a gorge with sheer cliffs, abundantly covered with lush green plants. Along the way, you will meet waterfalls of Men's and Maiden's Tears, covered with romantic legends.

From the suspension bridge you can admire the mountain river with emerald water. Tourists will look into the abyss on the edge of the cliff of the Chabgar cornice.

The culmination of the trip will be a visit to Lake Ritsa. This is one of the popular natural masterpieces of the Caucasus Mountains. The amazing water surface is surrounded by high hills covered with dense forest. At the foot of the mountains on the shore of the lake there is a cafe where you can taste traditional dishes of the Abkhazian cuisine.

New Athos and Gagra

A sightseeing trip to Abkhazia will be remembered, during which the participants of the voyage will appreciate the iconic places of the republic. The trip program includes acquaintance with the sights of famous resorts.

The guide will help you feel the color of an unusually picturesque region. First of all, tourists will be met by the small town of New Athos. It is spread among subtropical groves surrounded by rings of wooded hills. The New Athos monastery deserves special attention.

The monastery complex consists of six temples and the main Panteleimon Cathedral. Members of the expedition can climb the Iverskaya mountain, crowned with an ancient fortress of the 7th century. In the bowels of the mountain is the New Athos cave with underground galleries saturated with stalactites and stalagmites. It will be interesting to see an impressive man-made water cascade and a system of ponds in the city park.

The next point of the trip will be the village of Gagra, stretched out in a narrow strip along the coast of the azure Black Sea. Walking through the picturesque quarters, the guide will show tourists the multi-arched colonnade, the castle of the Prince of Oldenburg and the abbot's fortress.

Numerous vacationers flock to the Seaside Park, famous for its rich flora and fauna. More than 400 species of trees and plants grow on its territory.

Express tour to Krasnaya Polyana (Rosa Khutor)

Guests are offered the opportunity to make an unforgettable trip to Krasnaya Polyana. You will especially like the tour around the territory of the famous Russian ski resort – Rosa Khutor. The route covers the most picturesque places of the region.

Here you can spend a great vacation at any time of the year. This is facilitated by a developed infrastructure with hotels, shops, restaurants, spas and sports facilities. It will be a pleasure to walk along the well-groomed embankments of the Mzymta River.

On two banks, surrounded by mountain ranges and wooded hills, there is an interesting architectural ensemble. The main attraction of the resort is the Town Hall with a clock that adorns the spacious square.

The facades of the buildings are decorated in the style of European architecture of the 19th century. The splendor of bewitching landscapes is recommended to be appreciated from a height of 2320 meters. This is the highest point of the village, to which the cable car is laid.

All Sochi in 8 hours

An omniscient and sociable guide organizes an exciting trip around Greater Sochi. In one day, tourists are given the opportunity to visit many places of the resort pearl of Russia.

On a comfortable car, the guide will transport the participants of the tour from one attraction to another. At the same time, the journey is accompanied by fascinating stories, stories and legends about each natural or man-made masterpiece of the region.

A rich program begins with a review of the Olympic venues, which are unique and grandiose structures. Sports arenas and palace complexes have been built around the spectacular bowl of the Olympic flame and the singing fountain.

The route will continue with a visit to Krasnaya Polyana with high mountain resorts. Impressive landscapes are created by the majestic Caucasus Mountains, emerald forests, swift rivers and cascades of waterfalls. Those who want to get a huge dose of adrenaline will have to cross the longest suspension bridge in the world.

Mount Akhun will be one of the observation stops. Its observation tower offers an amazing view of the entire Greater Sochi, which is especially beautiful in the evening.

Lakes of love or “Troughs”

9 kilometers from the resort village of Dagomys there is a unique natural formation that attracts numerous tourists and local residents. These are the so-called “Troughs” or Lakes of Love. It is recommended to go here with a professional guide.

A picturesque place is a rock bath filled with crystal clear water. They are ideal for swimming, so the participants of the voyage should take their bathing accessories with them. The mountain river, with its course, skillfully carved huge boulders of stone and formed smooth depressions in them, similar to troughs.

Vertical rock layers are divided into separate sections, as a result of which each depression is an independent reservoir. There are many legends about them, which the guide will tell you in detail.

It will be interesting to hear why troughs are called lakes of love. The river basins are surrounded by lush thickets of evergreen boxwood, as well as mighty oaks, chestnuts and beeches. Fresh mountain air and the silence of pristine nature, broken only by the murmur of backwaters, will give every traveler peace of mind.

Arbors and tables with benches are installed throughout this extraordinarily beautiful place.

Three in one: Lake Ritsa, New Athos and Pitsunda

Be inspired by wonderful landscapes, see pilgrimage sites and learn about the traditions of the ancient people – all this is possible during a sightseeing tour of Abkhazia. The organizer of an exciting trip will introduce curious vacationers to the most popular sights of the republic.

One of the main symbols of Abkhazia is the alpine lake Ritsa. The turquoise-colored reservoir is surrounded on all sides by steep slopes covered with dense forests. Here you can walk along the picturesque coast and enjoy the natural beauties.

In the ancient town of New Athos, travelers will see the New Athos Monastery, a man-made waterfall and a park with a swan lake. It is impossible to ignore the Iverskaya mountain, at the foot of which there is a cave with stalactites and stalagmites.

The cozy resort of Pitsunda, located along the Black Sea coast, kindly welcomes its guests. It is famous for its unique microclimate. Here the air is filled with healing coniferous aromas, combined with the sea breeze. It will be nice to walk along the magnificent green five-kilometer boulevard that runs along the long pebbly beach strip. Under the lush crowns of palm trees sheltered benches and gazebos. The embankment is replete with all kinds of entertainment for every taste.

Unusual Abkhazia: car tour

A fascinating trip around Abkhazia will diversify the holiday program in the resort region of Greater Sochi. The republic is famous for its historical sights, which will be introduced by the omniscient author of the tour.

This journey will allow vacationers to appreciate the powerful power of nature over dilapidated buildings. An unforgettable route includes visiting the memorable corners of the “Land of the Soul”. At the mouth of the Ambara River stands a dilapidated basilica from the 10th century.

The facade of the ancient stone temple, braided with green bushes, attracts with its monumentality. A unique monument of architecture is the Beslet Bridge, built in the 11th century. The ancient building consists of a stone single-span arch, overgrown with lianas and moss.

Of interest is the abandoned palace complex of Prince Smetsky and the sanatorium “Georgia”. These masterpieces of architecture, belonging to different historical eras, turned out to be undeservedly forgotten.

The guide will take the sightseers to the Psyrtsha railway station, which has not received either trains or passengers for several decades. The pavilion, decorated with a colonnade and stucco, literally hangs over the emerald surface of the pond.

The most important point of the tour will be a summer cafe on the seashore. Over a cup of coffee, tourists will hear about the past and present life of a partially recognized state.

Apery

The Monkey Nursery is the only scientific center of medical primatology in Russia. Animals take part in various experiments. Based on research, medicines and vaccines are created.

It will be interesting for inquisitive tourists to visit the nursery as part of an organized excursion group. It is planned to walk around the territory of the scientific center with an overview of more than 200 individuals. Here you can learn more about the life of primates, see their habitat, and watch the amusing behavior of smart animals.

Baboons, macaques, monkeys, hamadryas and many other species of monkeys live in the enclosures. Special residents of the nursery are chimpanzees who have been in space. Here you can see the capsule in which the animals conquered outer space.

A trip to the Tea Houses

In the vicinity of the village of Dagomys there is a wonderful place – “Tea Houses”. It is recommended to go here with a connoisseur of local attractions, who will tell you about the culture and traditions of Russian tea drinking.

The participants of the voyage will have a chance to see tea plantations, as well as get acquainted with the technological stages of processing and packaging of tea leaves. Guests are expected to taste tea in a wooden tower, built in the middle of a forest without a single nail.

The facade of the building is decorated with skillful wood carvings. The interiors are full of colorful figurines, figurines and samovars. Masterpieces of folk crafts are demonstrated in the rooms.

These are Khokhloma and Palekh paintings, Vologda lace panels, Dymkovo toys and Gzhel. Pies, honey, jam and nuts are served with a fragrant aromatic drink.

Hiking in the Myussera Nature Reserve

A pedestrian and car trip through the subtropical reserve of Myussera guarantees travelers a lot of unforgettable experiences. An amazingly picturesque corner of Abkhazia occupies the territory of a rocky peninsula covered with oak, pine, chestnut, boxwood groves. The reserve is famous for relic plants, many of which are listed in the Red Book.

A winding road is laid through the entire space of the forest. Sheer limestone terraces abruptly break off directly into the depths of the sea, which creates a bewitching spectacle. Fans of historical buildings will replenish their collection with photographs against the backdrop of a dilapidated temple of the 10th century and an abandoned sanatorium.