Altai wonder of the world. Stone mushrooms

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Wake up in a warm wooden house, go out on the veranda at dawn, and there are huge mountains all around! This journey will give you magical feelings and unforgettable emotions. These views turn your head, excite your consciousness, and change reality.

You will see the Chuisky tract, Geyser Lake, the Kurai Steppe, Altai Mars, the Red Gate, Lake Uch-Kel, the huge Katu-Yaryk pass, a bird's–eye view of the Chulyshman Valley, descend into the Chulyshman Valley, refresh yourself at the beautiful Kurkure waterfall and explore the Altai wonder of the world - Stone mushrooms growing from the ground.

Location

Altai Republic, Gorno-Altaisk

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Tour highlights

Altai Mars

Let's take cool photos against the background of the alien landscapes of the Kyzyl-Chin tract

A bizarre mystery of nature

We will see one of the wonders of Russia, stone kurums constantly growing out of the ground, resembling mushrooms in shape

A cozy corner in the mountains

We will live in an atmospheric recreation center with a view of the mountains, if desired, cook dinner on the grill and steam in the sauna

Itinerary

Day 1 - Arrival in Gorno-Altaysk. Chui Highway Tour
9:00 Meeting of tourists at the airport of Gorno-Altaisk.
The Seminsky, Chike-taman passes, the confluence of Chuya and Katuni.
Lunch at the cafe of the Altai national cuisine (not included in the price).
15:00 Geyser Lake and view of the Kurkure glacier.
16:00 Check-in at the store and check-in at the atmospheric recreation center with mountain views, dinner on the grill (not included in the price), sauna on request.

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Day 2 - Altai Mars
4:00 Dawn meeting at an altitude of 3038 m, jeep tour to the Aktau repeater (additional 3,000 rubles per person).
8:00 a.m. Breakfast.
9:00 Departure for excursions: the Kurai steppe, fascinating views of the glaciers of the North Chui range.
An all-terrain vehicle tour to Altai Mars and a hiking trip to Mars-2, a photo shoot among the most beautiful red mountains and an unusual landscape.
16:00 Return to the BBQ recreation center (optional), final evening.

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Day 3 - Tour of the Ulagan highway. Descent to the Chulyshman Valley
9:00 a.m. Breakfast.
10:00 Departure for an excursion along the Ulagan tract: Ulagan Pass, which offers a wonderful view of the Kurai ridge, 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 into the Chulyshman valley, walk to one of the most beautiful waterfalls in Altai – Kurkure (with a ferry across Chulyshman).
18:00 Accommodation at the recreation center "Stone mushrooms" on the shore of Chulyshman.
Rest, dinner, sauna (not included in the price).

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Day 4 - Stone mushrooms. Additional excursions
8:00 a.m. Breakfast.
9:00 Exit to the wonder of the world, to the Stone mushrooms.
12:00 Departure back through the Katu-Yaryk pass, lunch on the way (not included in the price).
16:00 You can go on additional excursions:
Chuisky meanders (drop to the observation deck overlooking the Chuya River and the North Chuisky glacier in the panorama (2500 rubles per person).
Ular waterfalls – jeep tour to two beautiful waterfalls (2000 rubles per person).
20:00 Return to the BBQ base (optional), evening by the campfire.

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Day 5 - Departure
9:00 a.m. Breakfast.
10:00 Departure with things.
Monument to Kolka Snegirev, Maiden's Tears waterfall, Yining Bridge, Yining steles.
Lunch at the cafe (not included in the price).
Seminsky pass, Kamyshlinsky waterfall, return.
For tourists from other regions, an additional overnight stay will be organized at the recreation center in the Maiminsky district and a transfer to the airport (by agreement, paid additionally).

Difficulty

Involves moderate physical activity

Tour organizer's comments

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

Accommodation

Camp Site

4 nights

Comfort

Basic+

The tour provides accommodation at the recreation center “Zeleny Kolobok”, “Stone mushrooms”, “Barrel".

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

in a 2-bed room with on–site facilities - 38,900 rubles;
in a 3-bed room with in–room amenities - 39,900 rubles;
in a 2-bed room with full comfort – 41,900 rubles.

Single accommodation is possible with an additional payment, the additional payment is calculated net individually. Perhaps an additional one. 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. Accommodation in cabins with full or partial comfort is possible.

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

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Tour conditions

Group

up to 16 tourists

Minimum age

7 years old

Duration

5 days 4 nights

Group meets at

Altai Republic, Gorno-Altaisk

Included in price

bus transfer;
accommodation at recreation centers;
the excursion program;
entrance tickets;
breakfast (except the day of arrival);
insurance.

Paid extra

air and railway tickets to Barnaul, Novosibirsk or Gorno-Altaysk and back;
nutrition:
- breakfast on the day of arrival: the average check is 400 rubles.;
- lunches and dinners: the average check is 500 rubles.;
tick insurance 300 rubles.;
additional excursions:
- Chuisky meanders (drop to the observation deck overlooking the Chuya River and the North Chuisky glacier in the panorama) – 2,500 rubles per person;
- Ular waterfalls (tour to two beautiful waterfalls) – 2,000 rubles per person;
- sunrise meeting at an altitude of 3038 m, jeep tour to the Aktau repeater – 3,000 rubles per person;
personal expenses.

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.

Pack your things in soft travel bags and take small backpacks (20L) for essentials in the bus cabin and on excursions. There is no place for a suitcase in the trunk of the bus.

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2 – 6 Jul, 2025 5 days 4 nights

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