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Traveling along the Chuisky highway— the most scenic highway in the world, will give you a unique experience. Cross the Seminsky and Chike-Taman passes, explore the confluence of the Chuya and Katuni rivers, as well as the mysterious Geyser Lake.

Discover the Aktru Mountain Center, the heart of Altai adventure! You will be dropped off in an all-terrain vehicle, an alpine camp at an altitude of 2200 m, accommodation in warm cedar cottages, and an exciting hiking trip to an altitude of 2870 meters. Enjoy breathtaking views of the peaks of Aktru-Bashi, Kyzyl-Tash and the eternal glaciers of the North Chuisky range and the incredible Blue Pearl Lake of Aktru

Location

Gorno-Altaysk

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Tour highlights

Drive in the mountains

We will take a high-speed transport to a high-altitude mountaineering camp

Eternal glaciers

Not every traveler in Altai will see such landscapes

Multicolored mountains

Let's take amazing alien photos on Altai Mars

Itinerary

Day 1 - Aktru Alpine Camp
8:30 a.m. Meeting of tourists at the airport of Gorno-Altaysk.
Departure for an excursion trip along the Chuisky tract
Seminsky Pass, Chike Taman, confluence of Chuya and Katun rivers.
Lunch at a cafe of Altai national cuisine (not included in the price).
16:00 Transfer to the Aktru alpine camp in an all-terrain vehicle.
19:00 Check-in, explore the surroundings, dinner.
21:00 Sauna.

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Day 2 - Hike to the Blue Lake
9:00 a.m. Breakfast.
10:00 Radial exit along the Blue Lake route (one-way length of 5 km, elevation drop of 670 m, rise to 2870 m above sea level).
We will see: Upi peak, Snezhnaya peak, Bolshoy Aktru glacier, Aktru-Bashi peak, Bolshoy Aktru glacier, Yubileynaya peak, glaciologists' house, Blue Lake.
16:00-17:00 Descent to the mountain center.
Departure with things to the Kurai steppe, check-in at the recreation center in cozy warm houses.
19:00 Dinner at a cafe (not included in the price), campfire gatherings, socializing, exchanging impressions, sharing photos and video content.
22:00 Sauna.

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Day 3 - Altai Mars and Geyser Lake
9:00 a.m. Breakfast.
11:00 Departure for excursions: Geyser Lake, the eye of the Earth, the only one in our hemisphere.
The lake appeared after the earthquake in 2003.
North Chuisky ridge in panorama, viewing platforms, photo sessions.
Excursion to Altai Mars and Mars 2 by off-road vehicle.
16:00 Return to the recreation center.
18:00 Dinner together at the cafe for the final evening (not included in the price).

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Day 4 - The way home
9:00 a.m. Breakfast.
10:00 Departure back with arrival for excursions: Maiden's Tears waterfall, monument to Kolka Snegirev, Ininsky Bridge, Ininsky steles.
14:00 Lunch at a cafe at the foot of the Chike Taman pass (not included in the price).
16:00 Bonus tour to Kamyshlinsky waterfall (additional charge: entrance 300 rubles, motor rafting 700 rubles).
Departure home.
Approximate arrival in Gorno-Altaysk at 19:00.

Difficulty

Involves moderate physical activity

Tour organizer's comments

Dropping off in an all-terrain vehicle means that the group is traveling off-road for three hours in a Gaz or UAZ, shaking very hard, nausea may occur, and the car may get stuck and spend more time on the way.

Glacier trekking is a radial mountain exit, 5 km in one direction (the entire route is 10 km), an altitude climb of 700 m, at least initial mountain training or intermediate physical training is needed.

The tour is suitable for tourists with average and above average physical fitness and a stable emotional background.

It is necessary to take things with you according to the list, choose the right clothes and shoes - we give all the recommendations, if you have any additional questions, write and we will advise you in detail.

In the tour as a whole, and most importantly, when climbing, you need to be part of a team and be guided by an instructor guide.

Accommodation

Camp Site

3 nights

Comfort

Basic

The tour provides accommodation at a recreation center and in an alpine camp.

Accommodation in two or three-storey houses with a beautiful view from the window. The rooms are double and triple, without amenities, shower and toilet on site. Paid shower, 350 rubles. The sauna is included in the price of the tour. There is a cafe on the territory of the base.

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Tour conditions

Group

up to 18 tourists

Minimum age

8 years old

Duration

4 days 3 nights

Group meets at

Gorno-Altaysk

Included in price

transfer from Gorno-Altaysk;
guide support;
the excursion program;
entrance tickets (except those indicated for an additional fee);
transfer to the mining center by class cars: Uaz or Kamaz;
accommodation and three meals a day at the Aktru Mountain Center;
accommodation and breakfast at the recreation center in the village of Aktash;
transfer by Uaz to Mars.

Paid extra

air and railway tickets to Gorno-Altaysk and back;
transfer from Novosibirsk and back for an additional fee of 3,000 rubles/person. by agreement;
meals on the way, breakfast and lunch on day 1, lunch and dinner in the Kurai steppe;
equipment rental at the alpine camp (boots, sticks);
shower cabins in the mountain center;
WiFi in the alpine camp (100 rubles per hour, or 400 rubles. per day);
additional Uaz excursions to Mars 2 and the Moon;
entrance to Kamyshlinsky waterfall 300 rub.;
motor crafting 700 rubles.

It's important to know

a small backpack for carrying small items (water bottles, napkins, etc.);
trekking shoes;
socks, preferably cotton, at least 2-3 pairs;
warm clothes (sweatshirt or sweater, beanie, thermal underwear, etc.);
comfortable outerwear that does not restrict movement, windproof windbreaker, raincoat;
headdress (cap, hat, bandana, etc.);
sunglasses and sun protection products with a high degree of protection (UF 40-50);
light T-shirts, T-shirts, shirts, including those with long sleeves;
personal hygiene products.

Important! Pack your belongings in soft travel bags and take small backpacks (20-30 liters) for essentials in the bus interior and for the radial exit. There is no place for a suitcase in the transport.

Dates and Prices

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1 – 4 May 4 days 3 nights

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12 – 15 Jun 4 days 3 nights

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24 – 27 Jul 4 days 3 nights

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14 – 17 Aug 4 days 3 nights

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Aktru Valley and Chuisky tract