From Gagra, Pitsunda and the surrounding area – you will make a pleasant trip on a comfortable minibus to the main attraction of the region: the enchanting Ritsa. In a group of up to 20 people you will visit the waterfalls and the Blue Lake, be impressed by the beauty of the gorges, treat yourself to local honey and wines. And also hear local legends and learn a couple of phrases in Abkhaz!
What awaits you
After gathering travelers, we will head to the Ricin Nature Reserve. For you in the program of the route:
Waterfalls "Maiden's Tears" and "Men's Tears" - here you can make a wish and tie a ribbon for its performance.
The ruins of the Bzyp fortress are the remains of the walls, majestic even in their abandonment.
Yupshar canyon, or "Stone Bag" - standing under steep cliffs, you will understand why it received the second name.
Blue Lake - here you will take photos against the background of surprisingly bright water, meet peacocks, and those who wish will be able to ride a bungee along the Bzyb River nearby.
Apiary and winery – we will treat ourselves to fragrant honey and taste varieties of Abkhaz wines; if you want, you can buy the specialties you like.
Gorge "Farewell to the Motherland!" is another specific location overlooking the green mountains of Abkhazia.
Lake Ritsa is our Abkhaz beauty; you will have an hour and a half to enjoy its scenery, have lunch and take a short boat trip. We can also drive higher and see the picturesque waterfalls "Milk" and "Bird's Beak", and from the observation deck at an altitude of 1250 meters to be impressed by a different angle of the lake.
Along the way, you'll hear about how the Kingdom of Abkhazia was born, about the period of the Georgian War. You will learn about holidays and customs, about family relations. There will be a brief lesson in the Abkhaz language and an introduction to toponymy. And of course, we will share numerous legends about locations and the country!
Organizational details
The tour will be conducted for you by one of the guides of our team
We will take you from the border with the Russian Federation, from Gagra, Pitsunda, Tsandripsh, Bagripsh, Chigripsha, Gagra and Pitsunda districts, Alahadza, Lidzava.
What is included in the price and what is not
Included: entrance ticket to the reserve
Separately paid (optional): arrival at the observation deck of 1250 m and to the waterfalls "Molochny" and "Bird's beak" (300-350 rubles / person), bungee jump (1000 rubles), a walk on catamarans on the lake, lunch with a view of the lake
Meeting point: in Gagra, Pitsunda, Tsandripsha, on the border with the Russian Federation
Max persons: 20
Price: 1400 rub. per person
Movement type: bus
Your guide: Аслан
Our company has been falling in love with its tourists in Abkhazia for more than 14 years. All our guides are accredited in the Union of Guides of Abkhazia, have many years of experience and a sea of charisma! In our fleet there are safe comfortable Mercedes minibuses (up to 20 people) with air conditioning and Wi-Fi. Transfer from / to your hotel or from / to the border with the Russian Federation. And most importantly: we are special! We do not have "dry" memorized texts: our excursions are filled not only with history, but also with humor, lightness, beauty and legends! You love legends, don't you? :)