Altai Mars and the flowering of the maralnik

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A weekend tour to the Altai Mountains full of vivid impressions.

Just imagine this magnificent magical feeling: take a ride along one of the most beautiful trails on the planet with a view of the mountains, drowning in purple maralnik flowers, and wake up in the morning in a warm wooden house, go out on the veranda at dawn – there are huge arrays of mountains all around!

Location

Gorno-Altaysk

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Tour highlights

Blooming purple mountains

Let's take cool photos at the height of the maralnik bloom, when the Altai mountains acquire an incredible pink-lilac color

Altai Mars

The unusual landscapes of red color seem to take us into an alien reality

Kamyshlinsky waterfall

We will do a little invigorating trekking and walk through a beautiful suspension bridge to the famous waterfall

Itinerary

Day 1 - Arrival. Excursion to the Tavda caves
9:00 Excursion to the Tavda caves (additional entrance fee).
The Maralnik Blossom Festival.
ETHNO-exhibition, photo zones, souvenir shops and much more.
15:00 Check-in at the hotel.
Rest is free time.
18:00 Dinner together on the barbecue or in the hotel restaurant (extra charge).
20:00 Sauna and SPA for those who wish.
Day 2 - Chuisky tract and Altai Mars
7:00 a.m. Breakfast with yourself, check out with your belongings.
8:30 a.m. Chike-taman Pass.
10:30 The confluence of Chuya and Katun.
13:00 Geyser lake and view of the Kurkure glacier, lunch at a cafe.
14:30 We travel further: the Kurai steppe, the North Chuisky ridge and a view of the glaciers.
16:00 Jeep tour on off-road vehicles in the Kyzyl-Chin tract, walks on Altai Mars, photo shoot.
19:00 Arrival at the store and check-in at the recreation center, in houses with an unusual design with comfort or partial comfort (at your choice).
BBQ, an evening by the campfire, a sauna for those who wish.

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Day 3 - Purple Mountains and the Return
8:00 a.m. Breakfast.
10:00 Departure with things, stops along the way, photo shoots on the passes and souvenir markets.
Arrival (approximate): in Gorno-Altaysk at 17:00.
For tourists departing from Gorno-Altaysk airport, an additional overnight stay at the recreation center in the Maiminsky district and a transfer to the airport (additional charge) will be arranged.

Difficulty

Suitable for everyone

Tour organizer's comments

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

Accommodation

Camp Site

2 nights

Comfort

Midscale

The tour includes accommodation at the Kedrovy Ostrov Hotel and the Golden Mean recreation center.

Accommodation for 2-3 people in a room. Single room on request.

Cedar Island is an eco-friendly hotel in Altai. A residential area in the mountains among the forest. There is everything to stay away from the hustle and bustle of the city all year round. Nature, solitude, relaxation for the soul: fresh air, Altai mountains, forest, Katun River, real wooden houses made of cedar.

Tour conditions

Group

From 18 to 45 tourists

Minimum age

7 years old

Duration

3 days 2 nights

Group meets at

Gorno-Altaysk

Included in price

transfer according to the program;
accommodation at recreation centers;
Meals: breakfast (except the day of arrival);
the excursion program;
jeep tour for an excursion to Mars.

Paid extra

air and railway tickets to Gorno-Altaysk and back;
transfer from Novosibirsk and back – 3,000 rubles/person.;
breakfast on the day of arrival – the average check is 400 rubles.;
lunches and dinners – the average check is 700 rubles.;
entrance fees (Tavdinsky Caves, Kamyshlinsky waterfall, Geyser Lake) – 750 rub.;
motor rafting on the Katun River – 700 rubles/person.;
bathhouse;
tick insurance – 400 rubles/person.

It's important to know

documents: passport, medical policy, tick insurance (if available);
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.

Dates and Prices

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1 – 3 May 3 days 2 nights

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