Altai bouquet. Weekend tour from Barnaul

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The long–awaited weekend is a great opportunity to combine the pleasure of interesting excursions with relaxation of body and soul in nature.

Breathe in the purest mountain air and enjoy the magnificent landscapes of blooming meadows against the background of the most striking sights of Altai.

Location

Altai Territory, Barnaul

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Tour highlights

Cosmic landscapes

We will visit the famous colored mountains of Altai and take alien photos

Legends of Altai

We are waiting for evening gatherings around the campfire with legends and myths from our guide

Along the mountain serpentines

We will make 4 kilometers of spectacular ascent along the serpentine of the Chike-Taman pass

Itinerary

Day 1 - The legendary Chuisky tract
We will meet in Barnaul on the square. Advice.
We get acquainted with the guide and set off on our short but very vivid journey.
The day will be very busy, we will be on the road almost all day and arrive at the place of rest in the late afternoon.
Our first stop, not counting the sanitary ones, will be at the entrance to the Altai Republic.
Here we will see our beautiful Katun and find out what the composition symbolizes, set on the border of two Altai regions.
Having refreshed ourselves at lunch in the village of Karlushka, we go further along the Chui tract towards Mongolia (lunch is not included in the price).
The closer the Altai Mountains are, the more picturesque the surrounding views will be.
Before climbing to the Seminsky pass, we will slow down the speed to a complete stop.
Huge glades of blooming lights will delight us with their magical beauty.
And over the next 10 km, as we climb to the saddle, we will observe the change of the mixed deciduous pine forest with cedar.
At the top of the pass, we will be greeted by souvenir shops and stalls with a traditional assortment — honey, pine nuts, handicrafts and numerous souvenirs.
Leaving the purchase of gifts on the way back, we will take a short walk among the century-old cedars.
Be prepared: the mountain zone of the Seminsky pass is characterized by sharp temperature fluctuations and has a more severe climate than in the valleys.
Putting unnecessary thoughts out of our heads, let's breathe in the fresh and clean mountain air filled with the healing aromas of cedar and juniper.
After descending from the pass, we will get to the geographical center of the Altai Mountains.
We will stay overnight in Ongudai village, located in the valley of the Ursul River among the spurs of the Terektinsky ridge, at an altitude of 860 m above sea level.
After dinner (dinner is not included in the price), we will have evening gatherings around the campfire with legends and myths from our guide.
Mileage ~450 km. Travel time is ~ 8 hours.

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Day 2 - Rainbow Mars
Today will be the brightest and most exciting day.
After breakfast, we will go to the kingdom of the Altai highlands (breakfast is not included in the price).
The first thing that will be on the program of the day is the unforgettable serpentine of the Chike-Taman pass.
4 kilometers of the most spectacular ascent will take us to a height of 1,460 meters.
There is an observation deck at the top of the pass, which offers a magnificent panorama of the Terektinsky ridge.
The next stop will be at the sacred place — Chui-oozi.
This is the meeting place of two large rivers of Altai, Chuya and Katuni.
Here we have to see the face of the hero on the rock, guarding peace and quiet on this earth.
Next, we will visit the most mysterious lake in Altai — "Geyser Lake".
A small bright blue lake can create bizarre drawings on the bottom, thanks to underground springs.
Driving further along the Chui tract, we find ourselves in a completely different Altai — the world of high-altitude steppes.
The mountains suddenly part, the vegetation will change to semi—desert, and suddenly they open up in front of us - the towering four thousandth glaciers of the magnificent North Chui ridge.
After enjoying this greatness, we go to an even more amazing place — Altai Mars.
These are colored mountains rich in various polymetallic ores, minerals of all shades here!
Red, yellow, purple, white.
Cosmic landscapes that simply take your breath away.
In the evening we return to Ongudai village.
Mileage ~ 480 km. Travel time is ~ 8 hours. Tickets for sightseeing sites are paid separately.

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Day 3 - The way back
After breakfast, we set off on our way back.
We will make several sanitary stops.
There will be a half-hour stop at the Seminsky pass to purchase gifts and souvenirs.
We will arrive in Barnaul in the evening.
Mileage ~ 450 km. Travel time is ~ 8 hours.

Difficulty

Suitable for everyone

Accommodation

Hotel

2 nights

Comfort

Basic+

The tour provides accommodation in a hotel, accommodation for 2, 3, 4 people (shower, well-equipped toilet on the street / floor).

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

Three-four-bed	15 800
Double room	18 300
Single room	20 800

The mini-hotel complex "In the Mountains" is located on the picturesque shore of the Ursul mountain river, in the very center of the Altai Republic, 10 km from the district center of S. Ongudai. 647 km of the Chui highway.

3, 4-bed (shower, well-equipped toilet on the street / floor).

Accommodation is possible at the Silk Road Hotel, the Amber Garden, the hotel In the Mountains or similar.

More comfortable accommodation is possible for an additional fee.

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Tour conditions

Group

up to 18 tourists

Minimum age

6 years old

Duration

3 days 2 nights

Group meets at

Altai Territory, Barnaul

Included in price

high-traffic vehicles along the route;
accommodation in economy class cabins/hotels;
accompanying a guide;
rent a UAZ.

Paid extra

air and railway tickets to Barnaul/ Gorno-Altaisk and back;
meals (meals in a cafe average check 350-400 rubles);
payment for passage to the Geyser Lake, 100-150 rubles.;
payment in the Kyzyl-Chin tract, 400-500 rubles.;
tick bite insurance (May – June period).

It's important to know

a warm set of clothes: a windproof jacket, a sweater, warm trousers or a fleece suit, a hat, several pairs of warm socks;
raincoat/waterproof suit with hood;
summer hiking comfortable things (several T-shirts, shorts, trousers, socks, a sun hat - a cap or a bandana);
shoes – comfortable, well-worn boots or sneakers, slates or sandals for relaxation;
a small backpack for things on excursions, walks (to put a jacket, a water bottle, a first aid kit, etc.);
personal hygiene items, a small towel;
individual first aid kit, individual medicines, in the presence of chronic diseases;
0.5 l bottle under water;
sunscreen, sunglasses (high solar activity);
swimsuit;
a camera or video camera with hermetically sealed;
cash for souvenirs, other personal expenses;
documents, passport, MHI policy;
insurance against tick-borne encephalitis in case of its presence;
powerbank;
repellents, tick protection products (the highest tick activity in May and early June).

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