Altai holidays

A three-day trip to the winter fairy tale of the Altai Mountains! 

Mountain cozy hotels with views of the mountains and Katun, with a restaurant, spa salons, sauna, photo zones.

You will see everything that Altai opens up to us only in winter – the beautiful lake Svetloye, where white swans winter, and the Blue lakes “Eyes of Katun”, as well as relax at the ski resort “Manzherok".

Location

Gorno-Altaysk/city Barnaul/ Novosibirsk/ Kemerovo
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$351
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Duration
3 Days
2 Nights
Departures
  • Group departures
    • Dates for next season
    • 3 – 5 January, 2025
or
Accommodation
  • or
    Hotel, Guest House
    2 nights
Comfort
  • Basic+
  • Upscale
Difficulty
Easy
Suitable for everyone
Group
Up to 16 people
Minimum age
7 years old
Group meet at
Gorno-Altaysk/city Barnaul/ Novosibirsk/ Kemerovo
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Weekends: 8am - 7pm (GMT +3)
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Tour highlights

Ski resort
You will have the opportunity to ski or snowboard, as well as climb to the observation deck and take memorable pictures
White Swans
We will visit the lake where snow-white birds spend the winter and we will even be able to feed them
Katun's blue eyes
Let's admire the amazing phenomenon — lakes formed in the riverbed of the Katun river only in winter

Itinerary

  • Day 1 - Arrival, "The Eyes of Katun"

    9:30 a.m. Breakfast at the Kedrovy Ostrov Hotel (extra charge).

    11:00 Visit to a unique place – the blue lakes “Eyes of Katun”, which are never seen in the warm season, the lakes open only in autumn when the water level in Katun falls. 

    There is a sauna on the shore of the lakes, where you can warm up after swimming (a visit to the bathhouse is paid additionally).

    15:00 Check-in at the hotels, free time.

    19:00 Dinner, SPA or sauna optional (SPA and sauna are booked in advance, extra charge).

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  • Day 2 - Swan Lake
  • Day 3 - Manzherok Ski Resort
Difficulty
Suitable for everyone
Tour organizer's comments

The difficulty is basic, a lot of hiking, no special training is required.

Accommodation

Accommodation
  • or
    Hotel, Guest House
    2 nights
Comfort
  • Basic+
  • Upscale

The tour includes hotel accommodation.

The cost of the tour for 1 person / rub.:

HotelsCost
eco-hotel “Altika", standard class room 35 900
Cedar Island, Eco-chalet class room35 900
Cedar Island, three-storey premium cottage, VIP rooms44 900

Single occupancy and additional. place on request.

Eco-hotel "Altika" 4* or Cedar Island Tourist Village or 2 nights
Eco-hotel "Altika" 4*

Altai hotel of European standard on the banks of the Katun River. 

Rooms of the "Standard" and "Standard plus" class are 2-3 bed accommodation. 

In the room: double bed or two single beds, extra. seats, towels, kettle, bathroom, TV, mini fridge, panoramic window, view of Katun and the pine forest. 

On-site restaurant, buffet breakfasts, sauna, spa, massage.

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Another option
Cedar Island Tourist Village

An atmospheric park hotel on the banks of the Katun River. On the territory there is a pantotherapy room, a sauna, a sauna with a swimming pool. Breakfast on the Swedish line is included for all room categories in the on-site restaurant.

Rooms of the ECO-Chalet class.

Accommodation in an elegant 2-room chalet or in a detached VIP ECO-house made of solid cedar beams overlooking Katun.

In each room: double bed, sofa bed, TV, Wi-Fi, sitting area, kitchenette, tea set, wardrobe, terrace, WC.

The cost of a voucher with accommodation in an ECO-chalet room is 35900 rubles per person. 

There are 4 Double rooms for 2 people (maybe extra location)

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Three-storey premium cottage

VIP class rooms A three-storey premium cottage with 6 rooms. The total capacity is 12-16 people. There are 3 rooms on the second and third floors. In the rooms: a DABL bed, a wardrobe, a frigobar, a sofa. 

In 4 rooms, 1 extra bed on a pull-out sofa is possible. On each floor there are spacious halls with sofas and TV. Four rooms have balconies with armchairs and coffee tables.

On the ground floor: kitchen area, hall with Russian oven, stereo system, large dining table, wardrobe, WC, relaxation area, TV, gym, shower room, sauna, access to a private barbecue area with a magnificent view of the Katun River. 

Tour conditions

Group
up to 16 tourists
Minimum age
7 years old
Duration
3 days 2 nights
Group meets at
Gorno-Altaysk/city Barnaul/ Novosibirsk/ Kemerovo

Included in price

  • transfer from Novosibirsk, Barnaul, Kemerovo and Gorno-Altaisk;
  • Hotel accommodation;
  • breakfast at the hotel (from 2 days);
  • the entire excursion program (except for additional excursions);
  • the guide is an escort.

Paid extra

  • air and railway tickets to Novosibirsk, Barnaul or Gorno-Altaysk and back;
  • breakfast on the 1st day;
  • lunches and dinners – the average check is 1,000 rubles.;
  • lift Cuffs from 1200 rubles.;
  • excursion to Patmos island 2,000 rubles/person.;
  • entrance to Swan Lake is 100 rubles.;
  • sauna on the Blue Lakes 600 rubles.;
  • sauna, spa services;
  • personal expenses.

It's important to know

Personal equipment you need for the tour

Seasonal clothing, ski suit, flat shoes.

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Dates and Prices

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    $351
    3 – 5 Jan, 2025 3 days 2 nights
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