Title: Visit Southern Russia: Best of Southern Russia Tourism | Expedia Travel Guide - Expedia.ca [Hotels in Southern Russia](https://expedia.ca/Southern-Russia-Hotels.d6057802.Travel-Guide-Hotels)[Vacation Rentals in Southern Russia](https://expedia.ca/Southern-Russia-Vacation-Rentals.d6057802.Travel-Guide-VacationRentals)[Flights to Southern Russia](https://expedia.ca/Cheap-Flights-To-Southern-Russia.d6057802.Travel-Guide-Flights)[Southern Russia Car Rentals](https://expedia.ca/Car-Rentals-In-Southern-Russia.d6057802.Car-Rental-Guide)[Southern Russia Vacation Packages](https://expedia.ca/Southern-Russia.d6057802.Destination-Travel-Guides) # Southern Russia ## Travel Guide ![Rosa Khutor, located in Russia's Western Caucasus. This was my favorite viewpoint from that day trip into the mountains. I was based in Adler, a district of Sochi, which has great mountain views of it's own (despite not actually being in the mountains itself). What made Adler so great was it's mild winter climate and seaside location but also having those mountain views and being under 1 hour away from into the mountains itself. During winter time less than 1 hour is the difference between two totally different worlds. And more about the location of this photo: Rosa Khutor is located in Krasnaya Polyana, in the Adler region of the city of Sochi. Don't let that fool you, though: Sochi city is, geographically, really huge. There's many different parts of it, including the rural mountains. Additionally, this area is part of Krasnodar Krai, one of Russia's federal subjects. And Rosa Khutor, as an alpine ski resort, is quite new. Constructed from 2003 to 2011, it hosted the alpine skiing events for the 2014 Winter Olympics and Paralympics. I'll definitely be returning here someday and seeing how it looks in different seasons! ](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248635976002719/908d4927-e167-46a4-893a-9ade0007c2b5.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Rosa Khutor, located in Russia's Western Caucasus. This was my favorite viewpoint from that day trip into the mountains. I was based in Adler, a district of Sochi, which has great mountain views of it's own (despite not actually being in the mountains itself). What made Adler so great was it's mild winter climate and seaside location but also having those mountain views and being under 1 hour away from into the mountains itself. During winter time less than 1 hour is the difference between two totally different worlds. And more about the location of this photo: Rosa Khutor is located in Krasnaya Polyana, in the Adler region of the city of Sochi. Don't let that fool you, though: Sochi city is, geographically, really huge. There's many different parts of it, including the rural mountains. Additionally, this area is part of Krasnodar Krai, one of Russia's federal subjects. And Rosa Khutor, as an alpine ski resort, is quite new. Constructed from 2003 to 2011, it hosted the alpine skiing events for the 2014 Winter Olympics and Paralympics. I'll definitely be returning here someday and seeing how it looks in different seasons! ](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248635976002719/908d4927-e167-46a4-893a-9ade0007c2b5.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Sunrise view, Novorossiysk.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/9014/b8b2da14-7d28-4fba-9f17-5da8a9b140d8.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Stunning, nice area for hiking.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6303270/664be177-8c2e-45ba-8fec-d7c5f9d7471e.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Do NOT skip going to Dombay in the Caucasus Mountains. The views and wildflowers will take your breath away #russia #travel #traveltorussia #culture #cultural #explore #explorerussia #vacation #vacationvibes #summervacation #summer #summertrip #tourist #tourism #trynewthings #exploretheworld #seetheworld #travelblogger #blogger #travelphotography #travelforviews #foodblogger #foodie #foodforward #tripofalifetime #caucasion #views #caucasus #mountains #wonderfulplaces](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6288354/522dd079-a8b3-43a2-9654-4b57e6c841c8.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ## Visit Southern Russia Where to stay Things to do ### Where to stay in Southern Russia ![.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6084686/063191f4-cee4-4e06-8d47-9aa20a4e4a9c.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Sochi City Centre 2.5/5(2 area reviews) Sochi City Centre is noteworthy for its seaside views, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Port of Sochi and Sochi Maritime Terminal. [](https://expedia.ca/Sochi-Sochi-City-Centre.dx553248633981705366) ![Default Image](https://images.trvl-media.com/media/content/expus/graphics/deals/TE_Clouds_card_r1.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Tonkiy Mys While there might not be top attractions in Tonkiy Mys, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Aquapark Begemot and Safari Park. [](https://expedia.ca/Tonkiy-Mys.dx3000456712) ![Default Image](https://images.trvl-media.com/media/content/expus/graphics/deals/TE_Clouds_card_r1.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Matsesta While visiting Matsesta, you might make a stop by sights like Stalin's Villa and Novoy Matseste Aquarium. [](https://expedia.ca/Sochi-Matsesta.dx3000419136) ![Default Image](https://images.trvl-media.com/media/content/expus/graphics/deals/TE_Clouds_card_r1.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Ashe While Ashe might not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Dolmens and Lazarevskoye Beach. [](https://expedia.ca/Ashe.dx6293359) ![Default Image](https://images.trvl-media.com/media/content/expus/graphics/deals/TE_Clouds_card_r1.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Soloniki When in Soloniki, you can plan a visit to Samshit Ravine and Aquapark Nautilus, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area. [](https://expedia.ca/Sochi-Soloniki.dx6293353) ![Default Image](https://images.trvl-media.com/media/content/expus/graphics/deals/TE_Clouds_card_r1.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Yakornaya Shchel' If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Yakornaya Shchel' and surrounding area, you can visit Tulip Tree and 33 Waterfalls. 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Stroll along the seaside or experience the area's theater scene. [](https://expedia.ca/Safari-Park-Krasnodar-Krai.d6305754.Vacation-Attraction) #### Sochi Autodrom Catch an event at Sochi Autodrom during your trip to Sirius. Wander the parks and beaches while you're in the area. [](https://expedia.ca/Sochi-Autodrom-Krasnodar-Krai.d6285522.Vacation-Attraction) #### Sokhumi Beach Why not spend a carefree afternoon at Sokhumi Beach during your travels in Sokhumi? Stroll along the lakeside or discover the area's mountain views. [](https://expedia.ca/Sokhumi-Beach-Sokhumi.d6108504.Vacation-Attraction) #### Adler Beach Why not spend a carefree afternoon at Adler Beach during your travels in Adler City Centre? Experience the area's entertainment venues and museums. 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