Altai Summer weekend

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On this tour, you will see the beautiful Katun from a bird's-eye view, going on a small trekking trip to Mount Cherepan, and then conquer its stormy waters during rafting.

You will ride Altai horses and, of course, feel the full range of emotions from riding off-road, going on a hiking trip to the chain of Karakol lakes.

Location

Altai Republic, Maiminsky district, Manzherok village

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Tour highlights

Rafting with a visit to the waterfall

Rafting on the rapids of Muninsky, Manzheroksky and visit Kamyshlinsky waterfall

Horseback riding

Take a walk on Altai horses and enjoy the picturesque views of the Altai Mountains

Karakol Lakes

Take the UAZ off-road to one of the most popular places in Gorny Altai

Itinerary

Day 1 - Cherapan Mountain Walking Tour
Guests can get to their accommodation on their own.
If you arrive at the airport of Gorno-Altaysk and plan to stay in the territory of the Taezhnik eco-hotel, we can arrange individual delivery for you for an additional fee, and everyone arriving at the airport can use the services of Yandex taxi, taxi Maxim.
For guests staying in the territory of the Taezhnik eco-hotel, a walking tour to Mount Cherapan, at the foot of which the hotel is located, will be organized after 15:00.
Lunch at a cafe.
You can have dinner according to the restaurant's menu or barbecue on the mangalas located on site.
Day 2 - Horseback riding and rafting
For those staying at the Taezhnik eco-hotel, breakfast is served from 8:30 to 9:00.
The starting point of the program is the Taezhnik eco—hotel, and guests from nearby hotels (Lyubava, Manzherok shopping center, Manzherok Park Hotel) will be organized at the hotel by 9 a.m.
The rest need to get there by themselves by this time. You can use the services of Yandex.Taxi, or we can order a taxi for you from the hotel. You can park your car in the parking lot of the Taezhnik eco-hotel.
After breakfast we go for a horse ride.
Safety briefing. The distribution of horses. Horse riding lasting 1 hour.
Return to the territory of the eco-hotel. Getting to know the water guides. Selection of equipment.
Transfer to the starting point of the rafting at the new Seminsky bridge, where all the band members will arrive. Safety briefing on the water tour.
Lunch in the form of a snack on the river bank.
Exit to the route.
Passage of the Muninsky rapids (2 cat. difficulties), Manzheroksky (2 cat. difficulties), during the rafting tourists will visit Kamyshlinsky waterfall.
The rafting will end in front of the Taezhnik eco-hotel.
You can have dinner according to the restaurant's menu.
Guests staying on the territory of the Taezhnik receive lunch boxes for Sunday.
Day 3 - Rafting/trekking to Karakol Lakes
The main starting point of the program is the Taezhnik eco—hotel, check-out time is 07:30, by which time guests who have chosen accommodation in other hotels must arrive at the main starting point on their own.
Transfer to the village of Elekmonar, where the group transfers to UAZ trucks and goes off—road to one of the most popular places in Gorny Altai - a chain of seven Karakol lakes.
Cars will take you to the third lake, from where you will have to take a walking tour along the chain of lakes to Lake 5-7, depending on the weather conditions and the physical condition of the group.
The Karakol Lakes are a unique natural pearl of Gorny Altai, which is a chain of seven mountain reservoirs.
The lakes are located in the Chemalsky district on the western slope of the Ilozhd ridge, at the foot of the Bagatash Pass. They are located at an altitude of 1,630 to 1,840 meters above sea level and are interconnected by streams.
Lunch in the form of a snack on the lake shore.
Off-road return to the mouth of the Kuyum River, where a bus will be waiting to take you back to where you picked up in the morning.
The end of the program.

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Difficulty

Involves moderate physical activity

Accommodation

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Camp Site, Tent

2 nights

Comfort

Basic
Basic+

This program can be purchased with or without accommodation in the Taezhnik eco-hotel.

The cost of the tour is for 1 person with accommodation in the Taezhnik eco-hotel based on breakfast (2 nights, 2 breakfasts, 1 lunch in a cafe and 2 snacks):

in stationary tents (there are 2 cots in the tent, overnight in sleeping bags, which we will provide), on—site amenities - 33,500 rubles/person, single occupancy — 36,000 rubles.;
in summer houses (3-4 beds, bed linen, towel, table in the house), on—site amenities - 37,000 rubles/person, single occupancy — 40,000 rubles.;
in a standard room (subject to availability and on request) — 43,500 rubles/person. for double occupancy, single occupancy — 48,000 rubles.

More information about the placement:

In the summer houses. In the house: 3-4 beds, bed linen, towel, table. On-site amenities.
In Standard rooms, on a small hill, 12 m2. In the room: transformer bed (twin/double), bed linen, towels, refrigerator, bathroom with shower, table, kettle, tea pairings.
The Standard Plus rooms have 16 m2. In the room: transformer bed (twin/double), bed linen, towels, refrigerator, bathroom with shower, table, kettle, tea pairings, TV.

This program or its components can be purchased individually on any day of the week, for any number of participants, the cost is calculated individually!

The cost of the tour for 1 person without accommodation and breakfast is 29,000 rubles.

Tourist wellness complex "Taezhnik"

The Taezhnik tourist and wellness complex is located on the Chuisky tract of the Altai Republic, near the Katun River and just 3 km from the village of Manzherok. A great location in the middle of a coniferous forest will create ideal conditions for a relaxing break from the hustle and bustle of megacities.

For the guests' stay, there are cozy houses made in the modern style of the Eco interior using natural materials. The equipment includes comfortable furniture, appliances and a private bathroom. Free Wi-Fi is available on site.

The tourist and wellness complex has a restaurant with a homely atmosphere and delicious dishes that every vacationer can enjoy.

You can relax and unwind in the sauna complex. There is also a small rabbit farm, which will conquer not only kids, but also adults. There is parking for motorists, and a playground for younger guests. In your free time, you can take a walk around the surrounding area and enjoy the amazing scenery. The train station is 86.8 km away, and the airport is 16.6 km away.

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Another option

Tent

Tour conditions

Group

From 2 to 11 tourists

Minimum age

8 years old

Maximum weight of the tourist

100 kg

Duration

3 days 2 nights

Group meets at

Altai Republic, Maiminsky district, Manzherok village

Included in price

the work of an accompanying guide;
transportation services under the program;
horse rental;
the work of water tourism guides;
equipment rental (wetsuit, diving shoes or diving socks, life jacket, helmet, splash-proof jacket);
rent UAZ trucks (4-seater).

When choosing a tour with accommodation:

accommodation according to the selected category (2 nights);
Breakfast: on day 2 — in the hotel restaurant, on day 3 — lunch boxes;
lunch on day 1;
lunch on the 2nd and 3rd day as a snack.

Paid extra

transfer to the Taezhnik eco-hotel and back;
dinners;
medical insurance and tick bite insurance;
improvement of the accommodation option relative to the booked one (to be paid on the spot);
sauna (can be ordered);
accommodation from Sunday to Monday (after the tour).

When choosing a non-residential tour:

breakfasts;
habitation.

It's important to know

a bag or backpack that will hold your belongings;
comfortable clothes, according to the weather conditions;
bathing suit or T-shirt + shorts, under a wetsuit;
comfortable shoes, preferably thick-soled sneakers, worn;
headdress for the weather;
things for sleeping.

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12 – 14 Jun 3 days 2 nights

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19 – 21 Jun 3 days 2 nights

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26 – 28 Jun 3 days 2 nights

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3 – 5 Jul 3 days 2 nights

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24 – 26 Jul 3 days 2 nights

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31 Jul – 2 Aug 3 days 2 nights

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14 – 16 Aug 3 days 2 nights

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21 – 23 Aug 3 days 2 nights

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28 – 30 Aug 3 days 2 nights

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4 – 6 Sep 3 days 2 nights

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Larisa

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5 Feb, 2026

It was my first time in Altai, and despite the program changes, I really enjoyed everything. I’ve been traveling with “Big Country” to different regions for several years now, and everything is always very well organized. There were no issues, and if anything did come up, it was resolved quickly. I highly recommend this tour operator.
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26 Sep, 2025

The hosts are a fantastic team. Everyone is friendly and always willing to help.
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25 Sep, 2025

Everything was quick and clear. I'm happy with everything!