Active Vacation in Abkhazia 2026: Tours, Jeeping & Rafting

Abkhazia is not just about the warm sea and lazy beach holidays. For those who do not like sitting still, there are amazing opportunities for active leisure. If you are visiting the Caucasus for the first time, we advise you to read about first impressions and possible concerns to prepare mentally.

Top Tours for a Rich Vacation

Start with the classics that take your breath away:

• Lake Riza

  A daily route with a tasting of honey, tea, and chacha. You will see the 'Maiden's Tears' waterfalls, Blue Lake, and Yupshar Canyon. Cost: 2300 RUB for adults.

• New Athos

  Visit the Simon the Zealot Monastery and the famous cave. Price: 1500 RUB (cave optionally for +1000 RUB).

• Ghost Town Tkvarchal

  A new route this season to abandoned mines and the Giant and Irina waterfalls for 3600 RUB.

Jeeping and Extreme Routes

Want to get where regular buses can't go? Choose a UAZ jeep tour:

• 5 in 1 Tour: Riza + Geg Waterfall + Aukhadara springs. An ideal option for 3400 RUB.
• Lake Mzy: An 11 km hiking route at an altitude of 2055 meters for hardy travelers.

Water Adventures and Ethno-programs

Rafting on the Bzyb River (18 km) costs 2500 RUB and gives an adrenaline rush. In the evening, be sure to attend the Abkhaz feast 'Hypsta' (2800 RUB) with a toastmaster, national dances, and live music.

If you are traveling with your family, be sure to read the guide on holidays with children in Abkhazia 2026 for useful tips.

Where to Stay and Recover

After an active day, it is important to return to comfort. Guest House Valentina in Tsandripsh offers ideal conditions. We organize transfers from Adler station (4000 RUB for 4 people) and from the border (500 RUB for 4 people).

Our cafe offers complex meals — as many as 7 menu options to choose from! From rice porridge for breakfast to Wiener schnitzel for dinner. And if you order dishes from the cafe menu for an amount over 1500 RUB, our corkage fee for your own alcohol is completely canceled.

You can sign up for any excursion right at the reception desk or by phone at +7 960 485 20 70. Ready for an adventure? Book a room at Valentina Guest House and have an unforgettable vacation!