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The tour is for those who want to plunge into the world of hiking, but do not want to break away from civilization! This is not just a journey, it is an opportunity to discover new horizons and recharge the energy of nature.

Car and walking tours to popular places in the Altai Mountains. You will try your hand at overcoming easy mountain trails without a heavy backpack on your back, and in the evenings you will tell your friends in big cities what you have seen and experienced over the past day.

Location

Gorno-Altaysk / Manzherok village

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Tour highlights

Above the clouds!

We will enjoy stunning views from the viewing platforms of the Chike-Taman and Katu-Yaryk serpentine passes.

Local cuisine

Let's try national dishes in a cafe on the famous Chuisky tract.

Trekking without backpacks

Enjoy the mountain scenery light and feel like real explorers

Itinerary

Day 1 - Chuisky tract
Meeting at the airport of Gorno-Altaysk.
Transfer to the eco-hotel "Taezhnik", breakfast for those who arrived before 10:30.
Getting to know the guide and companions.
Provided that all participants have arrived for breakfast, departure to the route, lunch at a roadside cafe.
If someone arrives for lunch, lunch will be organized in the restaurant of the eco-hotel "Taezhnik".
Departure to the route along one of the most beautiful roads in the world – the Chuisky highway.
Transfer to the eco-complex "Nomad".
There are stops at interesting places along the way, the number of stops and places to visit, depending on the time of departure.
But on the way back, you can visit the rest of the sites.
Accommodation in the selected accommodation option on the territory of the eco-complex "Nomad".
Dinner at the cafe.

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Day 2 - Chulyshman Valley
Breakfast at the cafe.
Instruction on hiking techniques.
Departure to the route.
In the village of Aktash, the road from the Chuisky tract turns onto Ulagansky, along which the group reaches the Katu-Yaryk pass.
Walking descent to the Chulyshman valley along the Katu-Yaryk pass.
The descent from the pass and the safety ascent are carried out on foot.
After descending from the pass, a ferry across the Chulyshman, a walking tour to the Kurkure waterfall.
The path to the waterfall is not difficult, it runs along a fairly flat surface.
The waterfall impresses the guests of Altai at any time of the year.
After the end of the tour, tourists will have lunch at the cafe of the Katu-Yaryk shopping center.
Return to the Nomad eco-complex.
By car: 200 km. Walking distance: 15 km.

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Day 3 - Geyser Lake. Kuikhtanar lakes. The Kurai Steppe
Breakfast at the cafe.
Eviction from rooms/camp breakup.
Departure to the route.
The first object of the visit will be the "Geyser" lake, so named by tourists because of its slight external resemblance to geysers.
The air escaping from under the muddy bottom of a small lake raises blue clay to the surface, which forms bizarre patterns on the water.
After the tourists take beautiful photos of the lake, the group departs to the starting point of the trekking to the Kuikhtanar Lakes.
Trekking to the lakes (for an additional fee and subject to availability of horses, a horse riding tour to the lakes is possible).
Lunch in the form of a snack on the lakes.
Transfer to the Kurai steppe, accommodation in the tourist complex "Kurai dawns" or similar according to the chosen accommodation option.
Dinner at the cafe.
By car: 75 km. Walking distance: 15 km.

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Day 4 - Trekking to the tongue of the Bolshoy Aktru glacier
Early morning in a cafe is the perfect start to the day for real travelers.
Having gathered for an excursion, in off-road vehicles, we set off on an exciting journey through the Kurai steppe to the Aktru alpine camp.
From the windows of the car there is a stunning view of the snow-capped peaks of the North Chuisky range, which will not leave any of us indifferent.
Along the way, enjoying the beauty of nature, we will overcome a relatively flat dirt road and get a boost of energy from climbing to the alpine camp.
Arriving at the place, we will get out of the cars and go to the Bolshoy Aktru glacier.
Lunch will be provided as a snack to help us regain our strength and continue our journey.
Depending on the physical fitness of the group members, weather conditions and other technical factors, we can go trekking to the Blue Lake.
This path will be quite difficult and will require good physical fitness and the ability to overcome rough terrain.
Upon returning to the SUV, which will take us back to the tourist complex, tired and happy we set off on our way back.
All this will be an unforgettable experience and will be remembered for a long time.
Dinner at the cafe.
Bathhouse.
By car: 40 km. Walking distance: 15 km.

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Day 5 - Altai Mars. Chuisky tract. Completion of the tour
In the morning, guests can enjoy a delicious breakfast in the cafe, where they can enjoy local dishes and drinks before departure.
After breakfast, the rooms are evicted and the campground is closed.
The group sets off along a route that includes stops at the most interesting places.
The first stop of the day will be Altai Mars, where, after taking memorable photos and having lunch at the "Martian" cafe, the group sets off on their way.
Along the way, travelers will be able to see the monument to Kolka Snegirev and the builders of the Chuya tract, as well as visit the confluence of the Chuya and Katun rivers, the most impressive river rapids and the Katunsky bomas.
During the trip, the group will stop at a cafe for lunch, where they can taste local dishes.
In the evening, travelers will have a farewell dinner at the restaurant of the eco-hotel "Taezhnik", where they can enjoy a cozy atmosphere.
For those who travel to Novosibirsk or Barnaul, check-out is provided at 22:30 (for an additional fee) or individual check-out at a convenient time.
For those who stay for an extra night in a hotel other than the eco-hotel "Taezhnik", a group delivery service will be organized to the hotels located along the Chuisky tract.
Thus, travelers will spend this day enjoying the beauties of the Chuisky tract and natural and historical monuments, as well as taste local cuisine and enjoy the cozy atmosphere of the eco-friendly hotel.
The program will end after dinner.
Accommodation in stationary tents or yurts on the territory of the Taezhnik eco-hotel is free of charge (1 night after the tour).
By car: 440 km. Walking distance: 10 km.

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Difficulty

Suitable for everyone

Tour organizer's comments

Experience is not required to participate in the route, you need to be in good physical shape. Hiking route without heavy backpacks.

Accommodation

Hotel

2 nights
Camp Site

2 nights

Comfort

Midscale

The tour provides accommodation at camp sites.

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

accommodation in tents (tents, sleeping bags, mats are provided) – 64,000 rubles / person, surcharge for a single room – 3,000 rubles.;
accommodation in a summer house without amenities – 66,000.00 rubles/person, surcharge for single occupancy – 6,500 rubles.;
accommodation in rooms with amenities – 75,000 rubles/ person, surcharge for single occupancy – 14,000 rubles.

The Nomad tourist complex, located near the village of Chibit on the banks of the Chuya River, perfectly combines these two qualities: comfortable comfortable houses and the untouched nature of the Mazhoy Gorge. It fully meets the stated word "ECO" – environmentally friendly houses, and all buildings are placed to minimally harm nature.

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Tour conditions

Group

up to 12 tourists

Minimum age

12 years old

Duration

5 days 4 nights

Group meets at

Gorno-Altaysk / Manzherok village

Included in price

group transfer from Gorno-Altaysk airport and back to the airport (provided that you stay overnight at the Taezhnik Hotel);
accommodation according to the selected category on the territory of the Nomad eco-complex (2 nights) and the Kuraisky Dawns tour complex;
rent of tents, sleeping bags, mats, and sleeping bag inserts for those who choose to stay in tents;
the work of a professional guide;
intra-route transportation;
three meals a day in a cafe or in the form of snacks, according to the tour program;
shower on the territory of the Nomad eco-complex, for those who choose to stay in tents and cabins without amenities;
Sauna, 1 time on the territory of the tour complex "Kuraisky dawns";
all entrance fees and recreational fees;
medical and accident insurance for persons under 65 years of age.

Paid extra

air and railway tickets to Barnaul, Gorno-Altaysk, Novosibirsk and back;
transfer from any place except Gorno-Altaysk airport;
insurance for persons over 65 years of age;
Kuikhtanar Lakes horse rental;
improvement of the accommodation category selected at the time of booking.

It's important to know

A travel bag, suitcase or backpack, for transporting personal items from your home and throughout the entire route.
A small backpack that will be useful to you during radial exits, for carrying all sorts of small things (bottles of water, napkins, sunscreen, etc.)
Comfortable shoes (sneakers, sneakers. Shoes should not be new and rub) and socks, preferably cotton, 2-3 pairs.
Warm clothes. You should always be prepared for the fact that it can be cold in the mountains even in July. (Sweatshirt or sweater, beanie, warm socks, insulated trousers or something to wear under trousers)
Comfortable outerwear. Trousers that do not restrict movement, in which it will be convenient to walk over rough terrain (as well as take a horse ride if it is included in your chosen tour), a windbreaker that does not blow through or a light jacket, you can also use an option that protects from rain.
A headdress (cap, hat, bandana, etc.) is required!
Sunglasses and sun protection products with a high degree of protection (UF 40-50).
T–shirts or T-shirts - 2-3 pcs. (or something similar) and/or light shirts with long sleeves (so as not to burn in the sun)
Personal hygiene products.
Individual medicines. A general first aid kit is issued for the group, but it contains a standard set of standard ailments.
A camera and/or video camera, with a stock of flash drives and a charging device.
For those who chose a tour with a water excursion, there are clothes for a wetsuit (something like thin underwear or a T–shirt and shorts or breeches) and shoes like sneakers, quick-drying.

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