Alpine lakes and waterfalls. Altai Tour

A mountain tour is not just a journey, but a real immersion into the world of amazing discoveries and emotions! You will visit unique places that are difficult to find in other programs, live in natural places and eat delicious dishes made from local products. Experienced guides who will tell you about the culture and traditions of the region, you will be immersed in the local way of life, get to know the artisans and their art.

You will be able to enjoy walks in protected areas, as well as find time to meditate alone with nature. Every morning will start with unique experiences, and evenings will be a time of relaxation and communication with like-minded people.

We have carefully thought through every detail of the route, and our team maintains a high level of service throughout the tour. Logistics, transportation and meals are organized in such a way that you can focus on your impressions.

Location

Altai Republic, Gorno-Altaisk
$1,751
+ tickets to the starting point of the tour
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Duration
8 days
7 nights
Departures
26 Jul - 2 Aug
17 - 24 Aug
Accommodation
  • Camp Site
    7 nights
  • Hotel
    1 night
Comfort
  • Midscale
Difficulty
Moderate
Involves moderate physical activity
Group
From 6 to 14 tourists
Minimum age
14 years old
Group meet at
Altai Republic, Gorno-Altaisk
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Weekdays: 8am - 8pm
Weekends: 8am - 7pm (GMT +3)
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Tour highlights

At an altitude of 2,400 meters
Let's climb the Red Mountain with the purest alpine lakes
Cultural immersion
We will visit the museums in the village of Verh-Uymon, where we will admire paintings and stone products, some can be purchased
Cave of ancient people
Visit the famous Denisova Cave, where mysterious traces of ancient people were found
The Multin Lakes
We will feel a sense of solitude and harmony with nature on the shores of the purest mountain lakes

Itinerary

  • Day 1 - Meeting at the airport and transfer to the Shinok campsite

    Meeting with the group at the Gorno-Altaysk airport.

    Usually all planes arrive before 10:00, so we are waiting for our guests by this time.

    If you arrived in advance and stayed at the hotel, then you will get to the airport on your own (your personal manager will coordinate it).

    Departure from Gorno-Altaysk airport and we are on our way to the accommodation.

    The road ahead is long, but interesting.

    We are passing through the Belokurikha resort, where we will make a stop.

    This place, famous for its healing air and thermal springs, immerses us in an atmosphere of tranquility and tranquility.

    A short tour of the resort will give us the opportunity to enjoy the picturesque scenery, as well as learn about the healing properties of mineral waters.

    After we explore the surroundings, climb the serpentine to a new mountain resort.

    There are incredible views all around, and the fresh air fills your lungs with energy.

    We will make a stop at a cozy restaurant where you can enjoy local cuisine prepared with fresh ingredients.

    Having had a hearty snack and recharged with impressions, we will continue our journey to our destination.

    Every kilometer of the road will bring new discoveries, and the majestic mountains will remind us of the greatness of nature and the harmony that lies ahead.

    Accommodation in wooden houses - the house has two rooms + a bathroom.

    There is a sauna with a vat on the territory, we will definitely visit it on the first day after the trip.

    The price includes: lunch and dinner, 1 hour sauna.

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  • Day 2 - Walk to the cascade of Shinok waterfalls
  • Day 3 - Denisova Cave and the Uimon Valley
  • Day 4 - Bashtalinsky lake
  • Day 5 - The Multin Lakes
  • Day 6 - Krasnaya Gora
  • Day 7 - The village of Verh-Uymon
  • Day 8 - Departure
Difficulty
Involves moderate physical activity
Tour organizer's comments
The tour is active, with long journeys. It is supposed to be quite a lot of hiking in the mountains. Please pay attention to the active nature of the tour.

Accommodation

Accommodation
  • Camp Site
    7 nights
  • Hotel
    1 night
Comfort
  • Midscale

The tour provides accommodation at camp sites along the route and in a hotel in Gorno-Altaysk.

The cost of the tour for 1 person, depending on the accommodation, RUB.:

Double roomSingle roomAdditional place
127 000169 00086 000

Comfortable rooms with all amenities are waiting for you.:

  • For the first two nights you will stay in wooden houses.;
  • In the Uimon Valley, beautiful new houses are waiting for you, equipped with all the necessary amenities and panoramic windows offering breathtaking views of the mountains.;
  • Then the Igman Hotel in Gornoaltaysk, before departure, offers rooms with all amenities and a delicious breakfast (Swedish line).
Recreation center "Shinok" or similar 5 nights

Accommodation in wooden houses - there are two rooms in the house + a bathroom. There is a sauna with a vat on the territory, we will definitely visit it on the first day after the road. 

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Recreation center "Asonov Klyuch" or similar 2 nights
Igman Hotel 1 night

Tour conditions

Group
From 6 to 14 tourists
Minimum age
14 years old
Duration
8 days 7 nights
Group meets at
Altai Republic, Gorno-Altaisk

Included in price

  • transfer according to the program –minibus and UAZ or jeep in the highlands;
  • accommodation in comfortable rooms;
  • meals and picnics on active excursions according to the program;
  • sauna – 1,2,3 day for 1 hour;
  • guided tours according to the program;
  • accident insurance;
  • a tour guide and information support 24/7.

Paid extra

  • air and railway tickets to Gorno-Altaisk and back;
  • meals not specified in the program;
  • additional excursions;
  • entrance tickets to museums;
  • the sauna is over the program.

It's important to know

Personal equipment you need for the tour

The tour requires comfortable sportswear and shoes, a windbreaker, a change of clothes, bathing accessories, sunglasses, personal hygiene products, chargers, documents.

The distances in Altai are long, so you need to take into account your personal condition and take the necessary medicines.

Is the ticket included in the price of the tour?

Dates and Prices

  • $1,751
    26 Jul – 2 Aug 8 days 7 nights
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  • $1,751
    17 – 24 Aug 8 days 7 nights
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Reviews Leave a review

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    Dmitri
    about provider
    10 Dec, 2025
    No complaints at all - the transfers, meals, and guides were all great.