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Day 1. The Romantics' Trail, the Alpaca Farm and Spa
09:00–10:00 — Breakfast at the RICHI restaurant.
A varied and balanced menu will help you build up energy for an active day.
10:00–10:30 — Ride the Milkiy Put (Milky Way) cable car.
(2,240 m, 11 minutes)
With every metre of the ascent, breathtaking panoramas of the Caucasus Mountains open up — be sure to take a photo at the top station.
10:30–12:00 — The alpaca farm at the top station.
Here you can not only meet these gentle animals, but also feed them by hand, enjoy some positive energy and take in the mountain scenery.
12:00–15:00 — The Romantics' Trail.
(4.2 km descent, ~3 hours)
The route starts right at the top station and leads through pine forest and alpine meadows to the village of Romantik. Signposts and information boards are installed along the way — it's impossible to get lost.
15:00–16:30 — Lunch at a café in the village of Romantik.
After an active descent, it's the perfect time to refuel with local dishes and discuss your impressions of the walk.
16:30–19:30 — The hotel's spa complex: pool, sauna, hammam.
The perfect way to recover and relax after a busy day in the mountains.
19:30 — Dinner at the hotel restaurant.
End the day with a cosy dinner overlooking the evening mountains.
Day 2. Quad Bikes to the Waterfalls and a Starry Night
08:30–09:30 — Breakfast at RICHI.
Before an active day, be sure to have a hearty breakfast and take a small snack and water with you.
09:30–13:30 — Quad bike trip to the Sofia Waterfalls.
(~3.5—4 hours, transfer from the hotel)
You'll experience thrilling mountain trails, river crossings, and stops at waterfalls and viewing points. An experienced instructor accompanies the group throughout the route, so the trip is safe even for beginners.
13:30–15:00 — Lunch in the village of Romantik.
After the adrenaline of quad biking, it's the perfect time to refuel at one of the cosy cafés.
15:00–19:00 — Rest at the hotel, spa centre.
A spa visit will help relieve tension and fully recover before the evening excursion.
19:30 — Dinner at the hotel.
A quiet dinner before the night adventure.
20:00–23:00 — Night excursion to the RAS Observatory.
(Nizhny Arkhyz)
You'll see one of the largest optical telescopes in the world — the BTA with its 6-metre mirror — and, in clear weather, you can observe stars, planets and galaxies.
Day 3. A Horse Ride and Sunset at Phiya
09:00–10:00 — Breakfast at RICHI.
A hearty breakfast is the key to feeling good before the horse ride.
10:00–13:00 — Horse ride to the White Waterfall.
The route follows picturesque mountain trails through pine forests and alpine meadows. Calm horses and an experienced instructor make this ride accessible even for those who have never sat in a saddle.
13:00–15:00 — Lunch and rest in the village or at the hotel.
After the ride, you can have lunch at a café and rest before the evening outing.
15:00–19:00 — Free time, getting ready for the evening.
Take warm clothing and a windbreaker with you — it gets chilly in the mountains in the evening.
19:30—... — Sunset at the Phiya viewing point.
This is one of the best panoramic spots in Arkhyz, offering views of mountain ranges and valleys in the rays of the setting sun.
How to get to Phiya
By off-road vehicle
You can rent a car and drive about 13 km from the village of Romantik (after that, a dirt road begins).
On foot along Route No. 67
The path starts at the confluence of the Dukka and Rechepsta rivers and leads over the Phiya Pass (2,162 m). The route is intended for experienced hikers.
Transfer from the AZIMUT Park Hotel
The most convenient option — the administrators will help you arrange a trip to the sunset.
