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A week-long tour to the Altai Mountains! The tour has the best selection of sightseeing spots – the most beautiful highway in the world (TOP 5) – the Chuisky tract, the Seminsky and Chike-Taman passes, the confluence of the Chuya and Katuni rivers, 4,000 m high mountains, snow-capped peaks and many other natural beauties of Altai.

Location

Altai Republic, Gorno-Altaysk

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Tour highlights

The Pearl of Altai

We will relax on the shore of Lake Teletskoye, and if desired, we will go on a cruise along the waterfalls

Mini-hike through the Tavdinsky caves

We are waiting for unusual views, legends and humor of local guides

Beautiful waterfalls

We will see the powerful cascades of the Kamyshlinsky waterfall and the Third River waterfall, and, if desired, the incredible Kurkure waterfall

Itinerary

Day 1 - Lower Katun
8:30 a.m. Meeting of tourists at the airport of Gorno-Altaysk.
9:30 a.m. We go on a mini-hike through the Tavda caves.
12:00 Trekking to Kamyshlinsky waterfall on the swinging bridge over the Katun River and along the eco-trail through the forest, those who wish can go back on motorboats (to be paid separately).
14:00 Arrival at the store and check-in at the hotel on the banks of the Katun River.
Rest, walking.
19:00 Dating evening.

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Day 2 - Chuisky tract
8:00 a.m. Breakfast at the hotel, check-out with your belongings.
Excursions along the Chuisky tract: Seminsky pass and Chike Taman, confluence of Chuya and Katuni, Yining Bridge.
Lunch at a cafe of Altai national cuisine (not included in the price).
Geyser Lake is one of the most beautiful lakes in the Altai Mountains, which has a turquoise color and a clay bottom, the pattern of which is constantly changing due to the gushing springs.
The lake has no analogues in our hemisphere, but there is a park of such lakes in North America.
Views of the North Chuisky range and its glacial caps.
17:00 Jeep tour to Altai Mars, red mountains, unusual landscape.
20:00 Arrival at the store and check-in at the recreation center in beautifully designed cabins.
BBQ facilities are shared and a sauna is optional.

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Day 3 - Additional excursions
On this day, you can relax at the recreation center by the river or go on exciting excursions (extra charge).
04:00 Jeep dawn tour to the observation deck of the Aktashsky repeater 3038 m, which offers a stunning view of the North Chuisky ridge (3,000 rubles per person).
09:00 Breakfast.
10:00 Additional excursion to Katu-Yaryk for those who wish: departure for an excursion along the Ulagan highway to the Katu-Yaryk pass with a descent into the Chulyshman valley: Ulagan pass, which offers a wonderful view of the Kurai range, Lake Kidel, Lake Uch-Kel, the legendary Katu-Yaryk pass, a view of the Chulyshman Valley from a height bird's-eye view, 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) (6000 rubles per person).
20:00 Free evening, campfire gatherings, sauna optional.

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Day 4 - Inin stellae
8:00 a.m. Breakfast.
9:00 Departure with things to Lake Teletskoye.
Big day excursion along the Chuisky tract: Maiden's Tears waterfall, monument to Kolka Snegirev, observation deck on the Katun River, Yining steles, markets on the passes, fascinating stories of the guide.
17:00 Manzherok resort, lift to a height of 2020 m, Keeper of Altai Ethnic Park, Altai rite at the Golden Woman, mountain restaurant.
22:00-23:00 Arrival at Lake Teletskoye, accommodation at the recreation center "Istok" with comfort, rest.
Day 5 - A Teletskoye cruise on request or a vacation by the lake
9:00 a.m. Breakfast.
10:00 Boat cruise on Lake. To Teletsky, we will see 5 wonders of Teletsky: the waterfalls of Korbu, Estyuba, Kishte, the Owner of the taiga, Love Island, Kamenny Bay, where a meteorite fell 500 years ago, enjoy fast driving and beautiful views around (the tour is paid for an additional 4,000 rubles per person) or rest at the hotel.
14:00 Free time, you can ride horses, SAP boards, go on a guided tour on marsh walkers or take a walk.
19:00 Final evening, gatherings together, sauna optional.

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Day 6 - Trekking to the cascade waterfall of the Third river. Completion of the program
9:00 a.m. Breakfast.
11:00 Trekking to the cascade waterfall of the Third River, this is the only waterfall of Teletskoye, which can be reached by land, along a picturesque ECO-trail.
13:00 Departure for excursions to the best locations of the tourist area of Teletskoye: lift to the top of Mount Kokuya 1360 m, lunch at a cafe with stunning views (additional charge).
Bus tour to the top of Mount Telan-Tuu and to the Holy Spring (those who wish go on a guided tour on marsh walkers and quad bikes, extra charge).
16:00 Departure home.
For tourists departing from Gorno-Altaysk, an additional overnight stay and transfer to the airport will be offered (by agreement, not included in the price).
Arrival in Gorno-Altaysk at 19:00.

Difficulty

Suitable for everyone

Tour organizer's comments

The difficulty is basic, bus and walking tours, boat cruises, no special training is required.

Accommodation

Hotel

2 nights
Camp Site

1 night

Comfort

Midscale

The tour includes accommodation at the Kedrovy Ostrov Hotel, the Zeleny Kolobok recreation center and the Istok recreation center.

Accommodation for 2-3 people in a room. Single occupancy is not possible. Additional information is possible. place.

Check with the manager for the location of your check-in date.

Rooms with double and single beds and full comfort.

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.