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Just imagine this magnificent magical feeling: waking up in a warm wooden house, going out on the veranda at dawn, surrounded by huge mountains! These views are dizzying, excite consciousness and change reality.

You will be able to drive along one of the most beautiful roads in the country – the Chuisky Highway, stopping in the most picturesque places, admire the incredible beauty of the turquoise Geyser Lake, stroll along Altai Mars, cool off at the beautiful Kurkure waterfall, and take incredible bird's-eye views of the Chulyshman Valley.

Location

Altai Republic, Gorno-Altaisk

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Tour highlights

A film of impressions

You will return home with a collection of pictures from absolutely incredible locations in Altai

A trip to Mars

Visit places that resemble the canyons of the Wild West and the Martian deserts at the same time!

The colors of a fabulous lake

You will see a unique Geyser lake, in the center of which springs are beating, forming a bizarre pattern on the bottom

Itinerary

Day 1 - Arrival in Gorno-Altaysk. Chui Highway Tour
8:30 a.m. Meeting of tourists at the airport of Gorno-Altaysk.
9:00 Travel along the Chuisky highway.
Seminsky, Chike-Taman passes, Sand pillars, Confluence of Chuya and Katun.
Lunch at a cafe of Altai national cuisine (not included in the price).
15:00 Geyser lake and view of the Kurkure glacier.
16:00 Arrival at the store and check-in at the atmospheric recreation center with mountain views, dinner on the barbecue, sauna optional (not included in the price).

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Day 2 - Tour of the Ulagan highway. Descent to the Chulyshman Valley
7:30 a.m. Breakfast
08:00 Departure for a guided tour of the Ulagan highway:
Ulagan pass, which offers a wonderful view of the Kurai range, Kidel Lake, Uch-Kel Lake, the legendary Katu-Yaryk pass, a bird's-eye view of the Chulyshman Valley, a photo shoot at the cliff.
Descent to the Chulyshman valley, walk to one of the most beautiful waterfalls in Altai – Kurkure (with a ferry across the Chulyshman)
Departure to the location of the Stone mushrooms – Altai wonder of the world, crossing the Chulyshman and trekking to the mushrooms (4 km round trip).
Dinner at a cafe on the way back.
22:00 Return to the recreation center.

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Day 3 - Altai Mars and the Kurai Steppe
9:00 a.m. Breakfast.
10:00 Departure for excursions: Geyser Lake, Altai Mars, Kurai steppe, fascinating views of glaciers.
Off-road vehicle tour to Mars 1, walking on Mars, photo shoot.
For an additional fee, a trip to the observation deck Mars 2, rainbow mountain, top view (800 rubles).
17:00 Return to the recreation center.
Optional car tour to the Ular waterfalls, we will see two waterfalls at once, which are called brothers, they are different in shape and volume, and which one is more beautiful is up to you! (additional payment).
19:00 BBQ, the final evening.

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Day 4 - Completion of the program
9:00 a.m. Breakfast.
10:00 Departure with things.
Monument to Kolka Snegirev, Maiden's Tears waterfall.
Lunch at a cafe (not included in the price).
Seminsky pass, Kamyshlinsky waterfall, motor rafting across the Katun River – for those who wish for an additional fee.
Estimated time of arrival in Gorno-Altaysk is at 18:00.
For tourists from other regions, it is possible to arrange an additional overnight stay at a recreation center in the Maiminsky district and transfer to the airport in Gorno-Altaysk (by agreement, paid additionally).

Difficulty

Suitable for everyone

Tour organizer's comments

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

Accommodation

Camp Site

3 nights

Comfort

Midscale

The tour provides accommodation at the recreation center "Zeleny Kolobok" or similar.

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

Number	in cabins with partial comfort (WC and washbasin in the room), shower on site.	in cabins with complete comfort
Cost	37 900	39 900

Single occupancy is not possible. Additional information is possible. place.

The Green Kolobok campsite is located in the village of Aktash. This is an eco-campsite built of the safest possible eco-friendly materials, mainly made of wood.

Some rooms have a balcony and/or dining area. Bed linen is provided.

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Tour conditions

Group

up to 17 tourists

Minimum age

7 years old

Duration

4 days 3 nights

Group meets at

Altai Republic, Gorno-Altaisk

Included in price

transfer by bus 8-47 seats from Gorno-Altaysk;
accommodation at the recreation center;
the excursion program;
entrance fees;
breakfast (except the day of arrival);
Stone Mushroom Jeep Tour;
transfer by Uaz to Mars.

Paid extra

air and railway tickets to Barnaul, Novosibirsk or Gorno-Altaysk and back;
transfer from Novosibirsk for an additional fee of 3,000 rubles/person. by agreement;
breakfast on the day of arrival – the average check is 500 rubles.;
lunches and dinners – the average check is 800 rubles..;
BBQ, baths (we discount depending on the number of people who wish);
ferry (300 rubles/person for two crossings);
tick insurance – 400 rubles.;
additional excursions: by UAZ to Mars 2 and the Moon – 1000 rubles /person.;
jeep tour to Chui meanders 2000 RUB/person.

It's important to know

A small backpack for carrying small items (water bottles, napkins, etc.).
Trekking shoes.
Socks, preferably cotton, at least 2-3 pairs.
Warm clothes (sweatshirt or sweater, beanie, thermal underwear, etc.).
Comfortable outerwear that does not restrict movement, windproof windbreaker, raincoat.
Headdress (cap, hat, bandana, etc.).
Sunglasses and sun protection products with a high degree of protection (UF 40-50).
Lightweight T-shirts, T-shirts, shirts, including long sleeves.
Personal hygiene products.

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