Independent trips on a personal car in the mountains
Even without visiting various excursions, in Sochi, you can relax perfectly. Source travel to the attractions is the most convenient way interest to organize, if you have a personal vehicle on vacation (for example, if you arrived at the resort on your car, or with friends, or rented a car in place). Then all directions are open to you - it is possible to inspect not only the city, but also its surroundings, as well as to go to the mountains themselves and see all the beauty of the world.If you are traveling by car, you can drive on the main attractions, where tourists usually travel on excursions with guides. For example, you can get to the Red Polyana, the observation deck on Mount Akhun, numerous waterfalls, mountain rivers and lakes, etc. The main advantage of such trips will be saving funds regarding the purchase of excursions, as well as independent planning of its time. So convenient to travel if you come with children. To do not tire them, you can make the necessary stops or reduce travel time, dividing the sights of the sights several times.
Going to an independent trip to the mountains, do not forget that you can not get to most places on the car, where you go. You will have to go through a part of the way to walk, so you will definitely dress on the weather and take comfortable shoes. Keep in mind that the caves are usually much cooler than in the open area, so do not forget to grab a warm sweater or windbreaker. In addition, in some mountain lakes, rivers and waterfalls it will be possible to swim, therefore, it is worth taking a swimsuit and a towel.
The main danger in the way is the road itself. In places it is narrow, very winding and laid around the edge of the abyss, so you need to go extremely carefully. If you do not feel confidently at the wheel, then you should not risk and go to an independent trip. In this case, it is better to take a tour with the tourist group.
But in the city itself there is something to do without going beyond its limits.
Park "Riviera"
The most favorite tourist destination is the Rest Park "Riviera", which is adjacent to the eponymous beach. The park is located in the heart of the city. This is a place where holidays and entertainment tourists with any preferences will find. Active vacationers can ride the attractions, for a relaxing pastime you can find benches under the shadow of trees. Local artists settled here, who in an hour will write your portrait or make a funny cartoon.
Prices for attractions, games and visiting rooms (including exhibitions) are quite affordable - from 80 to 250 rubles. Games and attractions are designed for children from 2 years, some have limitations depending on growth.
In 2012, Dolphinariums have been working in Riviera Park, where interesting show programs feature marine animals. Here visitors for a fee can take pictures with dolphins or even swim with them in the pool. The cost of the show is 500 rubles., Children under 3 years old entrance is free. On the territory of Dolphinarium also open a penguinarian.
An oceanarium is located in the park, where many varieties of fish from all over the world live in huge aquariums. Sochi oceanarium is the second size in Russia. The price of the entrance ticket is 350 rubles, for children - 200 rubles., Up to 4 years old - free. Children will be very interesting and informative to visit him. Show programs are held with the participation of scuba divers and "mermaids".
In Riviera Park, concerts of popular artists are also held - in the Green Theater.
Beach "Lighthouse"
This beach is the most crowded and equipped. In addition to the beach itself, here you can enjoy water and air entertainment, such as riding on a scooter, on a banana or cheese, flying on a parachute over the sea, etc. Here you will find the services of a massage therapist, hairdresser, a tattooker, etc. On the embankment there are a lot of souvenir shops, cafes, karaoke, and most importantly, it is here that the summer concert hall "Festival" is located. In this hall throughout the season there are various concerts of famous singers, groups, humorists, including the Festival of KVN. Having bought a ticket for a concert of your favorite artist, you will be able to spend an unforgettable evening.Dolphinarium "Watering"
Dolphinarium is in Adler. You can get there on your own on the minibus. The queue for tickets is usually rather big, but not to overpay travel agencies that offer tickets there are much more expensive, you can stand and stand. We arrived in advance before the program, so it did not hurry bought entrance tickets, standing in the queue no more than half an hour. During the start of the show, they did not have time to bother. They went around all local souvenir shops, walked and bought something with them. The very idea lasts about an hour and costs 500-600 rubles. Depending on the place. Children under three are skipped for free. Not only dolphins are involved in the show, but also white whales, sea seals and lions, walrus. Watch the program is easy and fun. Like all - and adults, and children. Those who travel with the child, especially I advise you to visit Dolphinarium.
Arboretum
The arboretum is a huge territory in 48 hectares, where 2000 species of different plants are collected. The entrance is paid there - 250 rubles from an adult and 120 for a child over 7 years old (up to 14 years). With children under 7 years old, the entry fees is not taken. On the territory of the arboretum you can walk endlessly long. Plants are made of special care, the park is equipped with a cable car, the observation platform. Here, a ponds with cascades were created, a rosary was landed, etc. I highly recommend to come here with children, take a walk and breathe fresh air. An independent visit to the arboretum will cost you much cheaper than through travel agents, especially since it is not difficult to get to it. The park is open daily in the summer and winter. In the summer, visiting hours from 8.00 am to 21.00 pm.
In Sochi, there are still many other places that can be visited independently. For example, you can go to the seaport in the city center and even buy a ticket for a walk on the boat.
You can also visit the cafe where the career of the popular singer Leps began, or go to one of the local museums. In general, everyone is able to find entertainment here.