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You will see the maximum number of natural attractions of the Altai Mountains, without denying yourself comfort.

Get acquainted with the secrets and legends of the Karakol Valley and spend the night in the Uch-Enmek Nature Park. You will spend two days in the most beautiful mountain gorge in the valley of the Chulyshman River, which has a unique microclimate, and cross the pearl of Altai — Teletskoye Lake from south to north.

You will also find: waterfalls of the Chulyshman Valley, a rare natural phenomenon — stone mushrooms, a warm mountain lake, mystical ancient mounds and petroglyphs.

Location

Russia, Altai Republic, Maiminsky district, Manzherok village

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Tour highlights

Mystical ancient burial mounds

We will examine the Pazyryk burial mounds, which are the graves of noble nomads and tribal leaders dating back to the 6th-7th centuries BC.

Boat trip on the Golden Lake

An unforgettable boat trip along the famous Teletskoye Lake awaits us

A unique Geyser lake

We will see a lake of rare beauty, clean, ice-free even in winter

Altai Mars

We will see the mountains of Kyzyl-Chin, painted in all possible shades of red and orange

Stone mushrooms

A miracle of Altai nature — stone pillars of a special shape — with a leg and a cap, similar to mushrooms

Comfort outside of civilization

We will have cozy rooms, despite the fact that this is a trip to the Altai Mountains

Itinerary

Day 1 - Arrival at the Taezhnik tourist complex. Transfer to Uch-Enmek Nature Park
Meeting at the airport of Gorno-Altaysk with a group transfer on the day of the start of the tour.
Transfer to the Taezhnik eco-hotel, breakfast for those who arrived at the hotel before 10:45, waiting for those arriving from Barnaul or on flights arriving before 12:00 at Gorno-Altaysk airport.
While waiting, there is a walk to the shore of the Katun River.
Getting to know the group and the guide.
Lunch at the restaurant of the eco-hotel Taezhnik from 13:00 to 13:45.
Departure for the route at 14:00.
It is possible to shift the departure time and the lunch location due to objective circumstances (for example, a flight was delayed and one of the tourists arrived later).
The first point of visit will be the Manzherok resort, where you will take a modern funicular to a viewing platform overlooking the Katun River Valley and mountain ranges.
Continuation of the journey along the Chuisky highway.
Seminsky pass.
Dinner at the cafe.
Accommodation in rooms of the tourist complex "Alexandria".
Bathhouse.
Length: by car — 150 km, on foot — 1 km.

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Day 2 - Lake Aru-Kem. Transfer to the village of Chibit
Breakfast at the cafe.
Transfer to the Aru-Kem cordon.
Walking radial tour to the hidden lake Aru-Kem (about 8 km), after returning to the cordon – lunch, after lunch – return to the Chuisky tract and transfer to the Nomad village (or similar in the area of the village of Aktash), on the way stop at the Chike Taman pass, at the confluence of Chuya and Katuni, at the monument to the drivers of the Chuisky highway.
The Chuisky Tract is a road included in the TOP 10 most beautiful roads in the world, and travelers will appreciate the contrasts - during the trip they will find themselves in different natural and climatic zones.
Accommodation in rooms with amenities of the Nomad eco-complex located in the village of Chibit, or its analogues.
Dinner at the cafe.
Length: by car — 206 km, on foot — 8 km.

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Day 3 - Excursion to Altai Mars and Geyser Lake
Breakfast at the cafe.
Departure for an excursion.
The participants of the trip will visit the world of bright colors and contrasts.
The first object of the visit will be a unique water feature – the so-called “geyser” lake, from the day of which air periodically escapes from the blue clay.
Forming bizarre patterns on the surface of the water.
The place is very famous among travelers.
Continuing along the Chuisky tract towards the border with Mongolia, guests of the region will enjoy magnificent views of the glaciers and eternal snows of the North Chuisky range, stopping at the observation deck, where travelers will not only enjoy the views of the tract and mountains, but also keep a lot of photos for memory.
The next object will be the valley of the Kyzyl-Chin River, called by tourists the "Altai Mars" because the earth and mountain slopes on it are all shades of red, interspersed with yellow and purple.
During the tour, tourists will visit not only the first one.
But also the second "Mars".
Lunch on "Mars" (as a snack), return to the tourist complex, dinner.
Bathhouse.
It is possible to rearrange the excursions in places.
Length: by car — 120 km, on foot — 4 km.

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Day 4 - Transfer to the valley of the Chulyshman River. Katu-Yaryk
Breakfast at the cafe.
Room release.
Departure to the route along the Ulagan highway, which is located along many lakes.
The first stop on the way will be the popular Red Gate, a place where the road is pierced through red rocks.
Next, guests of Altai will visit the Ulagan Pass, the highest automobile pass in the Republic, its height above sea level is 2080 meters, and they will see Lake Kidel.
Lunch at the cafe with. Ulagan, changing the bus to off-road vehicles, continuing the journey, the next object of visit will be the mounds of the Pazyryk culture, where the participants of the route will be told about the excavation of mounds and the burial culture of the ancient inhabitants of the region.
After reaching the Katu-Yaryk pass, the group leaves the car and admires the valley of the Chulyshman River from a bird's-eye view.
After capturing the beautiful views, tourists descend from the pass on foot (3.5 km) for safety reasons.
The Chulyshmanskaya Valley is a place that has recently begun to develop in terms of infrastructure, there are no communications and power lines here.
Light and water are sold thanks to generators in the evening.
Accommodation at the tourist complex, dinner, sauna.
Length: by car — 120 km, on foot — 3 km.

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Day 5 - Walking tour to Kurkure Waterfall and Muldanash Waterfall
Breakfast at the cafe.
After breakfast, tourists will have a walking radial exit to one of the waterfalls of the Chulyshman valley – Kurkure, which means "noisy, rumbling" with a total water drop height of about 30 meters, while the waterfall consists of two cascades.
A huge mass of water falls from the ledge, creating a cloud of dust and noise.
Which can be heard long before the waterfall itself opens in front of the travelers.
After returning to the accommodation facility, lunch at a cafe.
For those who wish, after lunch, an excursion to the Maldanash waterfall.
In the evening, dinner and a sauna.
Length: on foot — 13 km.

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Day 6 - Stone mushrooms
Breakfast at the cafe.
Transfer along the Chulyshman valley to the place of crossing the Chulyshman river on the right bank.
The crossing is carried out by motorboats.
Walking tour to the Akkurum tract (located below the confluence of the Chulchi River on the right bank of the Chulyshman), here on the mountainside there is one of the famous natural attractions — "stone mushrooms" — unusual relief forms formed as a result of leaching of heterogeneous rocks.
The climb to the mushrooms is steep.
It's time for photo shoots.
Return to the motorboats.
Lunch at a cafe.
Return to the tourist complex.
Free time (you can go rafting on the Chulyshman for an additional fee, or just relax).
Dinner at the cafe.
Bathhouse.
Length: car — 20 km, boat — 2 km.
Day 7 - Teletskoye Lake. Korbu. Gorno-Altaysk
Breakfast in the cafe.
Room release.
Transfer to Cape Kyrsai— the southern shore of Lake Teletskoye.
Here, the participants of the route transfer to boats and continue their journey, crossing the waters of Lake Teletskoye from south to north.
On the way, stop at Korbu waterfall (drop height 12.8 m), where a delicious lunch awaits guests, then transfer to Artybash village.
A car will be waiting in Artybash to move to Gorno-Altaysk.
Dinner at the cafe.
Completion of the program.
Attention! We recommend purchasing tickets with departure the next day after the end of the route. Extra nights are not included in the price.
Length: car — 222 km, boat — 70 km.

Difficulty

Involves moderate physical activity

Tour organizer's comments

The route is simple, suitable for family holidays, parents with children over 7 years old can participate in it.

Accommodation

Camp Site

6 nights

Comfort

Basic+

The tour provides accommodation in rooms with a toilet and shower (Alexandria, Nomad), in the Chulyshman valley, the shower is heated by solar panels and therefore hot water is not guaranteed (a sauna will be heated for you here).

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

for double occupancy — 103,500 rubles/person.;
for single occupancy — 130,000 rubles/person.;
for triple occupancy (for one application) — 101,000 rubles /person.;

Location: S.Ongudai. Accommodation in rooms with amenities.

Tour conditions

Group

up to 14 tourists

Minimum age

7 years old

Duration

7 days 6 nights

Group meets at

Russia, Altai Republic, Maiminsky district, Manzherok village

Included in price

three meals a day throughout the route (in a cafe);
transportation, according to the tour program;
the work of instructors;
payment of fees for visiting sightseeing sites (in accordance with the tour program);
boat rental on Lake Teletskoye;
payment for accommodation in rooms;
recreational fees;
entrance tickets to the attractions;
crossings over the Chulyshman River (to the Kurkure waterfall and Stone mushrooms);
baths according to the program;
medical accident insurance (up to 65 years old, from 65 to 75 years old). you take out insurance yourself).

Paid extra

air and railway tickets to Novosibirsk/Barnaul/Gorno-Altaisk and back;
delivery to Taezhnik t/c by the beginning of the tour and back, except for a group transfer as a gift from Gorno-Altaisk airport;
extra nights at the end of the tour.

It's important to know

1. Travel bag, suitcase or backpack, for transporting personal items from your home and throughout the route.

2. A small backpack that will be useful to you during radial exits, for carrying all sorts of small things (bottles of water, napkins, sunscreen, etc.)

3. Comfortable shoes (sneakers, sneakers. Shoes should not be new and rub) and socks, preferably cotton, 2-3 pairs.

4. Warm clothes. You should always be prepared for the fact that it can be cold in the mountains even in July. (Sweatshirt or sweater, beanie, warm socks, insulated trousers or something to wear under trousers)

5. Comfortable outerwear. Trousers that do not restrict movement, in which it will be convenient to walk over rough terrain (as well as take a horse ride, if it is included in your chosen tour), a windbreaker that does not blow through or a light jacket, you can also use an option that protects from rain.

6. A headdress (cap, hat, bandana, etc.) is required!

7. Sunglasses and sun protection products with a high degree of protection (UF 40-50).

8. 2-3 T-shirts or T-shirts (or something similar) and/or light shirts with long sleeves (so as not to burn in the sun)

9. Personal hygiene products.

10. Individual medicines. A general first aid kit is issued for the group, but it contains a standard set of standard ailments.

11. Means of photo-video fixation of the surrounding world of mountains, with a stock of flash drives and a charger.

12. For those who have chosen a tour with a water excursion, take with you clothes for a wetsuit (something like thin underwear or a T-shirt and shorts or breeches) and shoes like sneakers, quick-drying.

We recommend purchasing tickets with the arrival city of Gorno-Altaysk. The arrival time on the day of the start of the tour is until 12:00.

A group transfer from/to Gorno-Altaisk Airport to the Taezhnik Eco-hotel is provided free of charge.

The delivery time is adjusted depending on the time of arrival of the aircraft, the final meeting time is formed on the eve of the start of the tour.

We can pick you up for free from hotels located only between Gorno-Altaisk airport and the eco-hotel Taezhnik, on the way from the airport.

Delivery from Gorno-Altaisk hotels is paid additionally, according to the taxi fare.

An individual transfer from/to the airport is paid additionally, according to the taxi fare.

Delivery to any hotel after the end of the tour is for an additional fee, except for hotels located between the eco-hotel Taezhnik and the airport, according to the group transfer to the airport.

Delivery from / to Barnaul airport / railway station is carried out for an additional fee, according to the carrier's tariff (from 1500 rubles / person from the railway station and from 2000 rubles / person from Barnaul airport).

We can book seats in cars, but in the absence of such, travel is carried out on regular buses.

Tourists pay for travel only and exclusively with drivers, or purchase tickets at the ticket offices of bus stations or on online ticket sales sites.

The transfer from Barnaul to Taiga takes about 4-4.5 hours.

Arrivals to Barnaul before 7:00 a.m. , arrival by train before 8:30 a.m.

Book independently from Novosibirsk.

Delivery from / to Novosibirsk is carried out on regular buses at the carrier's tariff.

Every day there is a Novosibirsk-Chemal bus from Novosibirsk, on which you can buy a ticket to the village of Manzherok and get off at the monument to Shishkov. Tickets can be purchased both at the ticket offices of the Novosibirsk Bus Station and in online ticket sales services (https://e-traffic.ru / etc.).

The transfer from Novosibirsk to Taiga takes about 7 hours.

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Reviews

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Marina

18 Mar, 2025

The "Rainbow Altai" tour was absolutely amazing. The week flew by, filled with excitement and unforgettable experiences. Altai's breathtaking nature completely captivated me – majestic mountains, rushing rivers, endless fields, stunning waterfalls, and picturesque valleys. And the air, it's so fresh and invigorating. I can’t wait to come back again and again...

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Marina

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18 Mar, 2025

The tour was excellently organized, every detail was carefully thought out, and every minute well-planned. Participants were surrounded by care and didn’t have to worry about a thing, just relax and enjoy the beauty of nature. The food and accommodation were top-notch. I especially want to highlight our guide, Sergey. His genuine love for Altai and deep respect for its nature are truly inspiring, and his warm, thoughtful attitude toward people makes the journey even more special. Traveling with him felt effortless and engaging, there was never a need to worry about anything because he took care of everything. My only piece of advice for future travelers: arrive a day early. That way, you can fully immerse yourself in the experience right from the start. I will wholeheartedly recommend your company to others.

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