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QUADRATOUR
PICTURESQUE ARKHYZ

Journeys

Difficulty

MEDIUM

Group size

MIN 5 PERSONS

Duration

4 DAYS

Distance

210 KM

MAY – OCTOBER

ATV's

BRP Outlander L500

EXTREME VACATION IN ARKHYZ

Arkhyz means hospitality and open-heartedness that may be unprecedented worldwide. Nature, climate and location of this place distinguish it from other regions of the Caucasus. Go to the quadratour to reach places which human foot never treaded!

QUADRATOUR IN ARKHYZ

The mountain region of the Karachay-Cherkess Republic is situated between the spurs of the Greater Caucasus Range and encompasses a great diversity of natural wonders. To make your vacation in Arkhyz unforgettable, hire a quadracycle and see its miracles with your own eyes.

Quadratour in Arkhyz starts from visiting Sofia and White Waterfalls 35 km ride to the most visited landmark of the region, to contemplate the powerful mass of water falling from the Sofia mountain slope.

The quadratour also includes visiting Leso-Kyafar ancient settlement, a ghost town hidden in the mountains. Archeologists argue about its origin and the locals tell their legends. You can enjoy the setting and recharge yourself in this mysterious town lost in the depth of the Kyafar gorge.

Recreation in mountain regions of Arkhyz is famous for its abundance of water resources; therefore, our tour will include a trip to the Kislye springs in the Sanchar gorge, and a ride along rivers of the Bolshaya Laba and the Sancharo. Fords, brooks, water crossings are not a problem but a thrilling part of the quad ride.

Throughout the entire tour across Arkhyz, you will be treated to the national Caucasian cuisine, see a lot of attractions, hike and stay in comfortable guesthouses.

PROGRAM

18:00 finish
Nizhnyaya Ermolovka

15:00 start
Taulu glade

Day 1

11:00 meeting the guests
15:00 departure to waterfalls

Meeting the guests 11:00 in Mineralnye Vody airport (flight Aeroflot SU 1304 arrival at 10:10);
Transfer to v. Arkhyz to the guesthouse (180 km from airport);
Lunch in a cafe before start, handout of protective equipment and vehicles;
Test ride along the route to the waterfalls (35 km);
Upon return to the base at 19:00, hot dinner and acquaintance with the team.

Day 2

10:00 start to the Pkhia Pass
18:00 finish at the base

After breakfast, the team will embark on a long journey via the Pkhia Pass to the Sanchar gorge;
The route will run along the picturesque road, along the Bolshaya Laba and the Sancharo rivers;
An outdoor lunch and a walk to the waterfall flowing into the Sanchar river;
Upon return from the 85km route, we will be offered a dinner consisting of the Caucasian menu.

Day 3

10:00 start in Nizhnyaya Ermolovka
18:00 finish in Nizhnyaya Ermolovka

After breakfast we depart to the nearby Leso-Kyafar gorge for questing ruins of the medieval Alan city, called the city of the Sun;
The start will be 30 km away from our overnight base where we will go separately from the quads. Next we will straddle our "iron horses" and ride to the dolmens and the place of esoteric pilgrimage – Leso-Kyafar ancient settlement;
Lunch, rest after the tour and riding back to our overnight residence;
Upon arrival to the guesthouse, at 20:00, the team will be offered the farewell dinner and exchange of impressions about the 90 km route to the place of force and energy.

Day 4
08:30 departure to airport

In the morning the group will have an early breakfast and depart at 08:30 from v. Arkhyz to Mineralnye Vody airport (Aeroflot SU 1313 flight at 13:25)

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TOUR PRICE

per person

single accommodation

79 000 ₽

+ 15 000 ₽

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Transfer from/to Mineralnye Vody airport (flights: Aeroflot SU 1304 and 1313) Hire of a two-seat quadracycle BRP Can-Am Outlander L 500, 570;
Vehicle fueling for the whole route;
Protective equipment (Dragonfly windproof overall, helmet, helmet liner, gloves, Jersey shirt);
Accommodation depends on the season, in guesthouses or DECATHLON tent camp (tent for 2 persons, inflatable mattress and pillow, sleeping bag (down to -5°C) with individual insert, canteen – pop-tent, camping tables and chairs, tableware / appliances for cooking and serving food, hammocks, summer shower, toilet, camping sauna, football and volleyball, fishing rods and a pneumatic gun);
Catering on the route (all days):
breakfast menu – muesli with ayran / kefir or roasted eggs with vegetables, cheese, pita, tea, sweets,
lunch on the route – canned food (sturgeon fish soup / canned beef or pork / liver pate / canned fish), cheese, lard, pita, vegetables, green stuff, tea, sweets,
dinner on day 1 – lamb khashlama with vegetables / pork or chicken shashlyk, cheese, lard, pita, vegetables, green stuff, tea, sweets,
dinner on day 2 – lamb or beef pilaf / pork or chicken shashlyk, cheese, lard, pita, vegetables, green stuff, tea, sweets,
dinner on day 3 – lamb/beef shulum, shashlyk, cheese, lard, pita, vegetables, green stuff, tea, sweets, Group registration with the regional Emercom and satellite communication for EMERGENCY.

Air/railway transfer to Mineralnye Vody;
Accommodation in the city of arrival before start and (or) after finish of the tour;
Additional beverages and food (on top of those specified in the program);
Stationary saunas, services of tourist bases and other places of stay not included in the program;
Telephone conversation via satellite channel and other additional costs and services not included in the program;
Price of photo- and videoshooting.

Passport, obligatory medical insurance policy;
For children below 14 – birth certificate;
Comfortable/whole body covering clothes Base layer clothing (shirt and long pants);
Warm outer clothes (depending on the season);
Track pants, sweater and sock cap;
Rubber boots or sports low-ankle boots;
4-5 pairs of socks;
Sunglasses;
Personal first aid kit (the guide carries an emergency first aid kit);
Mosquito repellents (in the summer).

Quadracycles are NOT INSURED (because insurance companies refuse to do it) and in case of damage or malfunction due to the fault of the tour participant, the latter shall compensate for the cost of damaged/ lost property or pay for its repair (against service center invoice). This condition is based on the fact that insurance companies refuse to insure off-road vehicles due to the excessive risk related to their ownership and operation. Upon receipt of the vehicle and protective equipment, the tour participant undertakes to examine it and read the Safety Manual. All disputes shall be settled before starting the route;
The Instructor Guide is entitled to: stop the group's progress, change the route for an alternative one, return to primary and secondary bases, or to the nearest settlements in case of a sudden change in the weather, natural disaster or other emergency which makes further progress along the route dangerous. Actions of the Instructor Guide are not debatable and no claim against them shall be satisfied;
Information concerning weather conditions, safety precautions on the route etc. is available in the participant's leaflet and shall be read and understood;
In case the group quorum is not achieved.

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