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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$241
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Duration
3 Days
2 Nights
Departures
  • Group departures
    • Dates for next season
    • 3 – 5 January, 2025
or
Accommodation
  • Hotel
    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
  • Hotel
    2 nights
Comfort
  • Basic+
  • Upscale

The tour includes hotel accommodation.

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

HotelsCost
Cedar Island Park Hotel “tourist class room”21 900
Cedar Island Park Hotel Standard room24 900
eco-hotel “Altika", standard class room 31 900

Single occupancy and additional. place on request.

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

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.
Standard rooms, the room has one double bed or two single beds, it is possible to put an extra bed. place, wardrobe, set of towels, kettle, bathroom, TV, balcony, mountain view, Katun.
Rooms of the Tourist class, the room has a double bed, a set of towels. There are three rooms with a kettle, a TV, and a bathroom.
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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

  • from
    $241
    3 – 5 Jan, 2025 3 days 2 nights
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