Christmas magic of Altai

We are going to the snowy Altai Mountains to spend unforgettable days before Christmas! You will find: a Christmas tree decorated right in the forest, a warm wooden house, fragrant mulled wine, the crackle of a campfire, hundreds of shooting stars, a sauna and swimming in an ice hole. 

And also: frozen waterfalls, blue lakes, an easy hike through majestic mountain ranges, visiting places of power and sacred complexes.

Location

Gorno-Altaysk, Barnaul, Novosibirsk
from
$551
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Duration
5 Days
4 Nights
Departures
  • Group departures
    • Dates for next season
    • 3 – 7 January, 2025
or
Accommodation
  • Camp Site
    4 nights
Comfort
  • Basic+
Difficulty
Easy
Suitable for everyone
Group
Up to 18 people
Minimum age
5 years old
Group meet at
Gorno-Altaysk, Barnaul, Novosibirsk
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Weekdays: 8am - 8pm
Weekends: 8am - 7pm (GMT +3)
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Tour highlights

Ski resort
If we want, we will go to the GLK "Manzherok", where you can go skiing, snowboarding, tubing
Katun's Eyes
We will walk along the ice of Katun to the ice-free blue lakes, which have received the poetic name "Eyes of Katun"
Mountain Spirits Gorge
Let's take an easy hike along the iconic route to the village of masters
The rite of fulfillment of desires
We will spend a cozy evening around the campfire in a warm company
Swan Lake
Let's admire the beauty of the extraordinary birds soaring across the ice-free water surface

Itinerary

  • Day 1 - Getting to know Altai. The Chuisky tract. Katun River

    09:00-10:00 Meeting of the group at the airport of Gorno-Altaysk. We recommend a flight to this city.

    We can also meet you:

    • 07:00 In Novosibirsk (Lenin street-84, shopping center "Orange");
    • 10:30 Near Barnaul, Sea Buckthorn Group (Novoaltaysk, Dorozhnaya street-13).

    The highway (Chuisky tract) is listed in the list of the 10 most beautiful roads in the world, on this day we will get acquainted with only a small historical part of it. 

    Today you will admire the enchanting views of the snow-capped peaks and the bends of the Katun River (it does not freeze in winter). 

    Check-in at the campsite for 2 people per room. 

    Lunch can be purchased at an additional cost in the cafe. 

    Rest in the room. 

    Walk to Patmos Island, where you will see the chapel on the island, in the middle of the Katun River. 

    A picturesque suspension bridge leads to the chapel. 

    Dinner, mulled wine and a dating evening.

    • Accommodation: campsite, double, room comfort (possible triple and quadruple, by agreement).
    • Meals included: dinner.
    • Excursions: 1. Acquaintance with Altai; Patmos Island and Chemalskaya HPP;
    • By car: from Gorno-Altaysk — 90 km, from Barnaul — 320 km, from Novosibirsk — 540 km.
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  • Day 2 - Blue lakes "Eyes of Katun". The bison reserve. Tavda caves
  • Day 3 - The Gorge of spirits. The valley of Sartakpaya. Askat village of craftsmen
  • Day 4 - Visit to the GLK "Manzherok". Kamyshlinsky waterfall
  • Day 5 - Lake of wild swans. Return transfer
Difficulty
Suitable for everyone

Accommodation

Accommodation
  • Camp Site
    4 nights
Comfort
  • Basic+

The tour provides accommodation at a cozy campsite in the Chemalsky district.

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

  • 54,700 rubles, for double occupancy "Standard" (shower and toilet in the room). The surcharge for single accommodation is 17,000 rubles.;
  • 53,700 rubles, for triple occupancy in a family room (shower and toilet in the room), 1 shared bed, 1 single;
  • 49,900 rubles, for quadruple occupancy in a family room, 1 Double bed, 2 single beds (shower and toilet in the room).

Below is a possible placement option. Please specify the name of the campsite when booking.

Campsite "Territory of Happiness" or similar 4 nights

The tour provides accommodation in a cozy campsite, double occupancy, room amenities.

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Tour conditions

Group
up to 18 tourists
Minimum age
5 years old
Duration
5 days 4 nights
Group meets at
Gorno-Altaysk, Barnaul, Novosibirsk

Included in price

  • transfer from the meeting city and back (Gorno-Altaysk, Barnaul, Novosibirsk);
  • meals – 4 breakfasts in the cafe;
  • meals – 4 dinners in a cafe;
  • accommodation at the campsite – 4 nights;
  • guided tours according to the tour program + entrance tickets, except for excursions and services marked "extra charge";
  • the work of guides and organizers.

Paid extra

  • air and railway tickets to Gorno-Altaysk, Barnaul, Novosibirsk and back.
  • meals (lunches) – the average check is 650-1500 rubles.;
  • services of the ski complex "Manzherok" according to the price list of the resort;
  • a trip on the snowmobile "Sokol" - 6000 rubles. for double boarding.

It's important to know

Personal equipment you need for the tour
  • Shoes: comfortable boots /valenki / ugg boots/boots for excursions. Warm slippers, closed (to walk around the room in them). The banquet hall allows you to wear shoes to a special event (but this is not an obligatory item of clothing);
  • Outerwear: a ski suit (if not, then you can replace it with trousers on a sintepon and an unsold jacket), a warm hat, a scarf and a balaclava (perfect for horseback riding), ski gloves, or other warm mittens / gloves;
  • Clothing: a sintepon vest, a warm sweater, thermal underwear (can be replaced with a warm tracksuit), wool socks, just socks;
  • Personal hygiene items, a towel, an individual first aid kit.
  • A gift for any randomly selected participant of the event. The gift is chosen at your discretion.
  • For those who plan to visit the ski resort – downhill skis, or snowboard, boots, glasses, gloves (if available). Also, you can rent all this at the ski campsite.
  • Regarding alcohol (for whom it is relevant) – there will be only champagne at the banquet dinner. You can take alcohol with you.
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Dates and Prices

  • $551
    3 – 7 Jan, 2025 5 days 4 nights
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