5 days
Fixed dates
14 people
from 6 years
Basic
Guest house or camp site, Hotel
Russian
Excursion tours
7 main attractions of Altai - from the legendary Katun River to the majestic Lake Teletskoye. You will drive along the Chuysky tract, one of the most beautiful roads in the world, and take the best photos from the observation deck of the Chike-Taman pass and at the stormy Ilgumen rapids. And all this - against the backdrop of gradually awakening nature, blooming snowdrops and singing streams.
This tour is designed specifically to get to know the region: you will visit the most iconic locations.
The grandiose Chuysky tract, the fantastically beautiful Katun, mountain passes, stormy rapids, Golden Lake - in one trip you will visit the natural attractions for which the Altai Mountains became famous and for which thousands of tourists flock here every year. And all this - in an amazing and calm season, when there are not many guests in Altai, and nature wakes up from its winter sleep. You will feel how the mountain breeze brings the aromas of spring, see how the ice on Lake Teletskoye glistens under the warm rays of the sun, and the powerful Katun is gaining more and more space for its stormy waters (however, even in the winter months it is not completely covered with ice). While visiting the eco-village, you will see graceful deer up close - one of the symbols of Altai. The tour is organized as a road trip: you will travel in comfortable transport, observing the changing landscapes, and make stops at viewpoints, places of power, and at the tops of passes. In addition to the beautiful nature, you will get acquainted with the local culture: the guide will tell you about the legends and myths that surround literally every corner of the region, and we will also visit the Tubalars - one of the small indigenous peoples of Altai.
* you can choose the star rating of the hotel that suits you. Please note: the cost of the tour depends on this
Park hotel among a coniferous forest, on a secluded area between the mountain and Katun. Here you will relax in a calm and quiet environment. The spacious rooms are located in a cedar chalet, they have plenty of light and a pleasant aroma of wood. The hotel has an unusual park of wooden sculptures that will appeal to both adults and children.
A resort complex with a huge territory, lots of entertainment and a decent level of comfort. Particularly suitable for family holidays - there is a wonderful children's club, playgrounds and other activities. Adults will be able to enjoy luxurious restaurants and bars, karaoke and billiards, as well as a spa and bath complex.
A luxurious complex surrounded by cedar forest and mountain slopes, right on the banks of the Katun. There are two accommodation options - in cozy chalets made of Altai cedar or in classic spacious rooms. The hotel complex has a spa, steam rooms, a large indoor pool, and an authentic restaurant with an exquisite menu.
Panoramic views of the mountain slopes and lake surface and well-thought-out infrastructure: the resort has restaurants and bars, a children's cafe, a spa, a leisure center for children with a climbing wall and a rope park. The hotel rooms are decorated using natural materials, which allows you to feel unity with nature every moment of your holiday.
We will meet you at the airport of Gorno-Altaisk. First of all, you need to have a delicious breakfast! Therefore, we are going to the eco-village “Kaimskoye”. This is a cozy, secluded corner surrounded by mountains and valleys, where deer are bred - majestic deer with powerful branched antlers, one of the main symbols of Altai. You can also find other animals here, such as horses or yak. You will have breakfast with homemade Russian cuisine and move on: ahead of us is a meeting with the beautiful Katunya, the main Altai river. Even in winter it is not completely frozen by ice, but in March its awakening is already obvious: here and there, stormy water breaks through the ice covered with cracks. We will definitely make stops at observation points so that you can enjoy the view and take beautiful shots. By 15:00 - check-in at the hotel, free time. Relax after your flight, because there are several busy and adventurous days ahead!
The second day prepares for you even more meetings with the Katun - a river that originates at the highest peak of Altai, snow-capped Belukha, and crosses the entire region, being fed by the waters of other mountain rivers. Along its course there are many natural attractions; near one of them we will stop for a walk and photographs. This is the “Dragon’s Teeth” - a chain of sharp rocks protruding from the surface. The next destination is the popular resort village of Chemal, where we will visit the Chemal hydroelectric power station, located at the confluence of Chemal and Katun, and also walk along the wooden suspension bridge to the island of Patmos, where the Orthodox church is located. In the evening - return to the hotel.
We set off along the Chuysky tract, which invariably ranks first in the ratings of the most beautiful roads in Russia and even the planet! Moving along the highway towards the border with Mongolia, you will be able to contemplate a gradually changing landscape: the mountains are becoming higher and higher, growing from low hills to mountain ranges reaching into the sky, on which the snow does not melt even in the summer heat. We will climb two passes - Seminsky and Chike-Taman, and make stops at observation platforms to admire the panoramic views of the gradually awakening Altai nature. And one of the most vivid impressions of the day will be a visit to the stormy Ilgumensky rapids. This small section of the river is one of the most difficult rapids on the Katun to pass; it is assigned category 4 of difficulty. By 20-21 o'clock, full of emotions from the grandiose landscapes of the Chuysky tract, we will return to the hotel.
Teletskoye Lake is a real pearl of Altai, “The Younger Brother of Baikal”. Its other name is “Altyn-Kol”, which translates as “Golden Lake”. This is a freshwater body of water more than 78 km long, the banks of which are mostly wild, preserving the diversity of Altai flora and fauna. In winter, most of the lake (the northern part, which we will visit) is covered with ice, but in March both the ice and snow on the shore begin to melt under the gradually warming spring sun. It’s not the change of seasons yet, but winter is already receding, and the atmosphere on Teletskoye is completely special. You will see it up close, walking along the shore, and from above, taking a cable car to the top of Mount Kokkuya. Then an ethnographic adventure awaits you: we will visit an Altai village, where one of the local indigenous peoples, the Tubalars, lives, and get to know their culture, beliefs and way of life. Return to the hotel by 20-21 o'clock.
After breakfast at the hotel, transfer to the airport. See you again!
The program is designed for children from 6 years old. Special prices apply for children aged 6-12 years old when accommodated in an additional bed.
Breakfast in hotels. We will stop for lunch at good local cafes; food in them is paid for independently.
This program is designed for a group of 2 to 14 people.
Great idea! Many of our guests want to take advantage of Altai health programs or stay in SPA hotels after completing the active excursion part of the tour. If you would like to extend your stay, just let us know - we will help you with your selection and booking.
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