9 Day Sochi to Elbrus Over the Caucasus Mountains Guided Motorcycle Tour in Russia

Day 1: Sochi, arrival

Upon arrival, there will be transfer to the hotel (Krasnaya Polyana, slightly in the mountains but near Sochi city) where after short rest, you will have a welcome meeting, kickoff, and dinner. You will receive bikes and meet with other guys / girls. In the evening, you will have Russian sauna / banya in the mountains or you can take a ride to Olympic Park in Sochi.

Day 2: Sochi to Adygea (Lago-Naki), 360 kilometers / 224 miles

After breakfast, you leave towards the Lago-Naki plateau which is located at the height of approximately two kilometers. This is a fantastic place that is most famous for flowering meadows. You will stay in Dachovskaya Slobova village and in the evening, also, you will have a walk to Azischskaya Cave.

Day 3: Adygea (Lago-Naki) to Arkhyz, 300 kilometers / 186 miles

Arkhyz today is a modern mountain resort. It was renovated in 2013 and since that time, it was several times nominated as the best mountain resort in Russia. The area around Arkhyz is saturated with waterfalls, caves, sightseeing spots, ancient drawing temples, and quiet places for meditation. Here is one of the best spots on the Earth for sky observing and nice roads for motorcycle riding.

Day 4: Arkhyz to Dombay, 160 kilometers / 99 miles

One more epic place with energy and beautiful nature all around; plateaus, waterfall, tasty local cuisine, natural parks, and lakes; Dombay is most famous for its unique Teberdinsky natural park.

Day 5: Dombay to Mount Elbrus, 360 kilometers / 224 miles

Mount Elbrus is the highest mountain in Europe, one of the top seven world peaks. Today, it's a renovated all-year-round resort with well-developed infrastructure and good roads. Here, you'll stay for two nights, exploring places around the mountain.

Day 6: Mount Elbrus, 0 kilometer

It is a day off without bikes. With local guides, you have a full-day walking tour around most interesting places. In the evening, you have a barbeque and local wine degustation.

Day 7: Mount Elbrus to Goryachy Klyuch, 580 kilometers / 360 miles

Today, you start your way back to Sochi. From Mount Elbrus, you move to Goryachy Klyuch, another resort famous not for high peaks but for hot springs.

Day 8: Goryachy Klyuch to Sochi, 250 kilometers / 155 miles

It is the last riding day. With the serpentine roads, you return to Sochi. In the evening, you go to the sauna after enjoying draft beer from the local brewery.

Day 9: Sochi, departure

Breakfast and transfer to the hotel.

• A walk to Azischskaya Cave
• A full-day walking tour around most interesting places in Mount Elbrus

This motorcycle tour will take place in Russia including Sochi, Adygea, Arkhyz, Dombay, Mount Elbrus, and Goryachy Klyuch.

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On day one, you can take a ride to Olympic Park in Sochi.

• BMW F700GS, F800GS, or R1200GS rental
• Gas
• Tour guiding
• Bike insurance
• Entry tickets to places of interest
• Transfer to / from the hotel
• 8 nights' accommodation
• Breakfasts

• Airplane tickets to Sochi
• Lunches and dinners
• Medical insurance
• Personal expenses

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• A reservation requires a deposit of 30% of the total price.
• The deposit is non-refundable, if the booking is cancelled.
• The rest of the payment should be paid 30 days before arrival.