A trend that has been observed for several years now is the high interest of Russians in active and contemplative recreation in the mountains in summer. Sales of such a product from tour operators are growing. Someone combines mountains and the sea in one trip. Others go exclusively to the mountains and do without the beach. We have compiled a price overview of popular mountain locations in Russia among Russians.
The top list of popularity of Russian mountain locations (if we talk about the volume of tourist traffic) at the start of the summer season in 2024 is predictably headed by Krasnaya Polyana.
Good prices, infrastructure that meets high requirements, a wide range of activities and entertainment for the most discerning taste help the resort to maintain its leadership, and the sea is just around the corner. In general, there are no global changes in the positions of the summer mountain Sochi since last summer – demand remains confident.
ACTIVE TOURISTS HAVE “TASTED” ADYGEA
If we talk about new trends, then the Republic of is entering the summer “arena” hereAdygea and resorts Karachay-Cherkessia.
“Adygea is gaining fans. Summer demand in this area increased by 25% compared to last year. Tourists travel with great pleasure through this original and very beautiful republic. Moreover, we are not talking about day trips, which is typical for the Elbrus region, for example. They are going on full–fledged tours,” ATOR Vice President for Domestic Tourism, General Director of the Dolphin tour operator shared his observations Sergey Romashkin.
Resorts strengthen their summer positions Karachay-Cherkessia – Dombai and Archyz.
“To a greater extent, growth is observed on Arkhyz. The infrastructure at this resort is improving, new tourist routes are emerging. It is important that there are very accessible routes in Arkhyz, they are possible not only for climbers and sports tourists, but also for everyone who just likes to walk. It is worth noting that the demand for Arkhyz is growing both in winter and summer. We can say that the summer season “helps” winter demand and vice versa,” said Sergey Romashkin.
Summer The Elbrus region is also in great demand. Sergey Romashkin recalls that during his recent stay at this resort, he saw dozens of tour buses there. But, as mentioned above, many people come to the Elbrus region only for a day. There is no mass demand for a full-fledged vacation in the Elbrus region.
Among the Russian locations that come to the attention of tourists looking for a beautiful natural holiday, including mountain, are, among others, Altai and Baikal, the Urals and Karelia, and the Krasnoyarsk Territory.
Below we will tell you what vacation options in popular natural locations are offered by tour operators and how much the tours cost.
KRASNAYA POLYANA IN SUMMER. TOURS – FROM 65 THOUSAND RUBLES. FOR TWO WITH A FLIGHT
Choosing to relax in the mountainous Sochi, tourists will not have to make a choice between mountains and the sea. It will be possible to admire the dizzying mountain panoramas and go to the beach at least every day. The Sochi mountain summer is in no way inferior to winter in terms of the number of activities and entertainment. But the cost of accommodation in mountain hotels in summer is lower than in winter.
The hotel range is for every taste – from a hostel to 5 stars and even apartments in addition. Here are some examples of prices for holidays in Krasnaya Polyana in June:
- “Alpine fairy tale” 3*/without meals – from 64.9 thousand rubles for two for 7 nights. Happy flight. Departure on June 18. PEGAS Touristik
- Ski Inn SPA Hotel 4*/without meals – from 111 thousand rubles for two for 7 nights. Happy flight. Departure on June 19th. FUN&SUN
- Green Flow Hotel 4*/breakfasts – from 216.5 thousand rubles for two for 7 nights. Happy flight. Departure on June 17th. Coral Travel
- Sochi Marriott Krasnaya Polyana 5*/breakfast – from 170 thousand rubles for two for 7 nights. Excluding the road. Check-in on June 12th. “Multitour”.
MEZMAI AND ADYGEA IN SUMMER. TOURS – FROM 28 THOUSAND RUBLES. FOR TWO WITHOUT A FLIGHT
Another popular “mountain place” among Russians in the Krasnodar Territory is Mezmai, located 180 km away. from Krasnodar. There are many natural and historical locations in Mezmai. Tourists especially love the Guam Gorge, the Eagle Shelf, the Pyramid rock, waterfalls, caves.
You can go to Mezmai, for example, with the tour operator “Dolphin” as part of an excursion tour of Adygea, or buy only ground service (hotel) from the tour operator. For accommodation in the guest house “Villa Lila” “Dolphin” asks 36.7 thousand rubles for two people for a week. Check-in on June 16.
Mezmai combines perfectly with the Republic of Adygea. Tourists go there for colorful gorges and canyons, waterfalls and rivers. They raft along rivers, walk a lot along mountain trails, and hang gliding is also popular here. This is in addition to exploring the culture, traditions and gastronomy of the small republic. AloneThe Lago-Naki mountain plateau is considered one of the most popular natural locations in Adygea.
The demand for holidays in Adygea is growing and more and more tour operators are starting to add this destination to their assortment. Here are some examples of prices for holidays in Adygea in June:
- ethno-tour “Adygea of the past and present” + geothermal springs” for 7 nights – from 116,000 rubles for two. Excluding the road. The program starts on June 23. “Dolphin”
- recreation center “Two Rivers” (on the banks of the Belaya River) – from 27 thousand rubles for two people for 6 nights. Excluding the road. Check-in on June 17th. National tour operator ALEAN
- The White river Dakhovskaya Wellness complex – from 37.1 thousand rubles for two for 7 nights. Excluding the road. Check-in on June 19th. Multitour.
KABARDINO-BALKARIA IN SUMMER. TOURS – FROM 73 THOUSAND RUBLES. FOR TWO WITH A FLIGHT
“Elbrus” in Kabardino-Balkaria has long ceased to be exclusively a ski resort. There are mountains of opportunities for recreation in summer: cable cars to the foot of the highest mountain in Europe, trekking, horseback riding and many other activities.
On the Elbrus, the possibilities of the Elbrus region, of course, are not limited. There are a lot of amazing gorges there, only one Adyr-Su with a mountain Ullu-Tau deserves a separate trip to the Elbrus region.
A whole scattering of mountain-fascinating “scattered” near the capital of the republic, Nalchik. These are the Aktoprak pass, the Chegem waterfalls, and the mountain kingdom of Upper Balkaria. Plus, Nalchik is also an excellent sanatorium.
The range of tours to Kabardino-Balkaria from tour operators is good, everyone will choose a vacation to their liking. Here are some examples of prices for holidays in the CBD in June:
- hotel Gornaya Skazka 3*/without meals (Elbrus region) – from 72.6 thousand rubles for two for 6 nights. Happy flight. Departure on June 17th. ALEAN
- Smile 3* hotel/breakfast and dinner (Elbrus region)- from 35.1 thousand rubles for two for 5 nights. Excluding the road. Check-in on June 20th. Anex
- Grand Caucasus 4*/breakfast (Nalchik) – from 142.3 thousand rubles for two for 6 nights. Happy flight. Departure on June 17th. PEGAS Touristik
- sightseeing tour for 6 nights “Five Rings of the Caucasus” (Ossetia + Ingushetia + Chechnya + Dagestan + CBD) – from 113.3 thousand rubles for two. Excluding the road. “The dolphin.”
KARACHAY-CHERKESSIA AND NORTH OSSETIA – ALANIA IN SUMMER. TOURS – FROM 53 THOUSAND RUBLES. FOR TWO WITH A FLIGHT
Kabardino-Balkaria is often combined with Karachay-Cherkessia and Ossetia. Mountain lovers there are attracted by gorges, waterfalls, caves and high mountains, of course. Popular resorts are Dombai, Arkhyz, Tsey.
Tours to all these locations are available in the range of tour operators. Here are some examples of prices for holidays in Karachay-Cherkessia and Ossetia in June:
- Panorama /breakfast (Tsey mountain resort in North Ossetia-Alania) – from 105 thousand rubles for two people for 7 nights with a flight. Departure on June 17th. PEGAS Touristik
- “Guest house 1950” (Tsey gorge) – from 109.6 thousand rubles for two for 6 nights. Excluding the road. Check-in on June 25th. Dolphin
- “Snowflake” 3*/breakfast (Dombai) – 53 thousand rubles for two for 6 nights. Happy flight. Departure on June 14th. “Russian Express”
- hotel complex “Sofia peaks” (Arkhyz) – from 71.4 thousand rubles for two for 6 nights. Without a flight. Check-in on June 24th. ALEAN.
DAGESTAN IN SUMMER. TOURS – FROM 67 THOUSAND RUBLES. FOR TWO WITH A FLIGHT
The natural landscape of Dagestan does not leave anyone indifferent: it is the sea, mountains, rivers, canyons, waterfalls. Many tourists, as part of their beach holidays in the Caspian Sea, necessarily go to mountain locations.
In the assortment of tour operators, you can find a wide variety of nature excursions, including a novelty – all-inclusive car tours.
Here are some examples of prices for holidays in Dagestan in June:
- hotel complex “Ocean” 3*/breakfast – from 75 thousand rubles for two for 7 nights with flight. Departure on June 17th. Coral Travel
- tour “Hello Dagestan! Maxi” – from 121 thousand rubles for two people for 7 nights with a flight. Departure on June 15th. FUN&SUN
- Andalusia Hotel – from 67 thousand rubles for two for 7 nights with a flight. Departure on June 19th. “Intourist”.
THE URALS, KARELIA, ALTAI AND BAIKAL IN SUMMER. TOURS – FROM 50 THOUSAND RUBLES. FOR TWO WITH A FLIGHT
Tourists’ requests “we want to see beautiful nature” often lead them to regions such as Altai, Ural, Baikal, Karelia, tour operators say. The summer demand in all these areas is called confident by travel companies.
Here are some examples of prices for holidays in Karelia, Altai, Baikal and the Urals in June:
- manor “Spruce”/breakfast (near the mountain resort “Abzakovo” in Bashkiria) – from 49.4 thousand rubles for two for 6 nights with a flight. Departure on June 28. PEGAS Touristik
- LIST 3* apart-hotel/breakfast (Gorno-Altaysk, Manzherok) – from 147 thousand rubles for two for 7 nights with flight. Departure on June 27. PAC Group
- tour “Escape from Moscow to Karelia for 8 days: Ruskeala, Valaam, Skerries” – from 110 thousand rubles for two for 7 nights with flight. Departure on June 20. FUN&SUN
- Greenwich Hotel 3*/breakfast (Ulan-Ude) – from 110.8 thousand rubles for two for 7 nights with flight. Departure on June 25. ALEAN.
Alexandra Polyanskaya
