Diving in Altai. Horse riding tour

Do you want to immerse yourself in the way of life and traditions of the indigenous population of the Altai Mountains, join equestrian tourism, but at the same time do not deny yourself the opportunity to relax with the maximum possible comfort for an equestrian tour. Now it's possible. 

Our new tour allows you, while living in wooden houses, to make fascinating horseback excursions with immersion in the nature of Altai and its ancient history. And in the evenings, guests will get acquainted with the life and traditions of the inhabitants of the Altai Mountains, and of course a hot bathhouse and gatherings around the campfire.

There are also interesting options for this tour: Diving in Altai and Nizhny Katun and Diving in Altai: horses, rafting and trekking.

Location

Manzherok village
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$664
$574
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Duration
6 Days
5 Nights
Departures
  • Group departures
    • Dates for next season
    • 26 – 31 May, 2025
    • 2 – 7 June, 2025
    • 9 – 14 June, 2025
    • 16 – 21 June, 2025
or
Accommodation
  • or
    Tent, Camp Site
    5 nights
Comfort
  • Basic
Difficulty
Moderate
Involves moderate physical activity
Group
Up to 12 people
Minimum age
10 years old
Maximum weight of the tourist
100 kg
Group meet at
Manzherok village
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Weekdays: 8am - 8pm
Weekends: 8am - 7pm (GMT +3)
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Tour highlights

An unforgettable horse riding trip
We will get acquainted with Altai horses and exciting horseback riding excursions
Hot bathhouse
Bath treatments will relieve pleasant fatigue after a busy day
Archery Master Class
We are waiting for a master class with elements of a homemade archery competition

Itinerary

  • Day 1 - Check-in. Transfer to the Aru-Kem cordon

    Arrival at the eco-hotel "Taezhnik". 

    It is possible independently by private car, by intercity bus, ordered car or with a collective transfer from Gorno-Altaisk airport – strictly before 12 o'clock! 

    Since after all the events in the Taiga, the group will be transferred to the Aru-kem cordon, where the guests will live for the next 5 days. 

    This fascinating journey with all the planned stops takes at least 7 hours. 

    Upon arrival at the eco-hotel Taezhnik, guests will be met by a guide, introduced to the surroundings and held for breakfast in a cafe until 10:30. 

    If the whole group is assembled, then after completing our preparations, we leave for the Taezhnik – Aru-Kem route and have lunch on the way to a cafe. 

    If not everyone is present, wait and have lunch at the Taezhnik cafe, then check out along the route. 

    The transfer to the Aru-Kem cordon takes place along the famous Chuisky highway with stories about its sights.

    On the way, stops are planned at the Seminsky pass, at the monument to the Gopher, and a visit to the museum in the village of Kulada. 

    There are also technical stops (shop, gas station, toilet). 

    In the evening we arrive at the cordon, where we check in, according to the selected accommodation options. 

    We have dinner in a cafe, a sauna. 

    An evening of dating and relaxation.

    Distance: by car 178 km.

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  • Day 2 - Arukemskaya Cave – Lake Arukem
  • Day 3 - Horse riding tour to the Kara-Tash pass (Black Stone)
  • Day 4 - Horse riding tour to the valley of mounds and rock paintings
  • Day 5 - Horse riding tour to the Bashadar mounds
  • Day 6 - Transfer to the eco-hotel Taezhnik, departure
Difficulty
Involves moderate physical activity
Tour organizer's comments

The route is easy, suitable for everyone who has no contraindications for such a holiday, including families with children from 10 years old.

Accommodation

Accommodation
  • or
    Tent, Camp Site
    5 nights
Comfort
  • Basic

The tour provides accommodation in tents or in wooden houses (2-6 people, single occupancy is not expected).

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

  • in a tent – 57,000 rubles / person, the surcharge for single occupancy is 4,000 rubles.;
  • in houses for 4-5 people, on–site amenities - 64,000 rubles/person, an additional fee for single accommodation in a 2-person house without a stove is 6,000 rubles.
Tent camp or Summer houses 5 nights
Tent camp

Accommodation in tents at the base camp of the cavalry unit.

Accommodation on return from the cavalry unit in tents.

Another option
Summer houses

A warm house with a stove for 4-5 people in the house, if you want to live together (on request) in a summer house without a stove (it can be cold in the mountains), amenities (toilet, sauna) on site.

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Tour conditions

Group
up to 12 tourists
Minimum age
10 years old
Maximum weight of the tourist
100 kg
Duration
6 days 5 nights
Group meets at
Manzherok village

Included in price

  • group transfer from/to Gorno-Altaisk airport with arrival time until 12:00;
  • transportation according to the program;
  • horse rental;
  • rental of necessary equipment;
  • placement according to the selected option;
  • 3 meals a day: breakfast and dinner in a cafe, lunch in the form of a snack in the field;
  • the work of a guide;
  • the work of the grooms;
  • recreational fees, entrance fees;
  • bathhouse 1-5 days;
  • insurance of OSAO Rosgosstrakh, insurance coverage – 250,000 rubles (medical expenses), 50,000 rubles (accident). The insurance policy is issued for the group and is with the instructors along the route.

Paid extra

  • air and railway tickets to Novosibirsk, Barnaul, Gorno-Altaysk and back;
  • transfer to the Taezhnik tourist complex and back, except for a group transfer from Gorno-Altaisk airport;
  • tick insurance, it can be issued additionally, the cost of insurance is 400.00 rubles, the validity period is 1 year, it is issued and paid in advance;
  • accommodation before and after the start of the tour.

It's important to know

Personal equipment you need for the tour

1. A backpack, suitcase or a large travel bag, that is, something in which it is convenient to carry things to the base, special means are issued on the route for transporting things (archimak (saddlebag) and a drive bag).

2. Hiking shoes you need to have boots that can be leather, rubber, or birch, the main thing is that they do not get wet and cover the boot from rubbing against the stirrup strap (putlishche), in extreme cases high boots (boots). But rubber boots are preferable, because they do not get wet from the outside, and if water gets inside, they are quite easy to dry by the fire, while they do not deform if you follow the small drying rules.

3. Running shoes or trekking boots for radial exits. Avoid new, unworn shoes. If you choose trekking boots, keep in mind that not all of them can really be dried in field conditions, and when drying by the campfire they can deform and become practically unusable.

4. Replacement shoes for camping (slates).

5. Comfortable clothing for horse crossings and radial pedestrian crossings – trousers made of dense soft fabric that do not restrict movement, without rough internal seams, made of light quick-drying material, preferably cotton. A shirt or a long sleeve T-shirt. A windbreaker made of thick material. A suit for hunters or fishermen, or something similar, is suitable, the main thing is that it is comfortable and does not rustle.

6. A set of clothes for camping and overnight stays – trousers, shirt, shorts, T-shirt, thermal underwear is ideal for overnight stays, it will also help out if the weather deteriorates.

7. A warm sweater or hoodie (preferably fleece or wool material).

8. A warm jacket (synthetic or down jacket). Keep in mind the fact that the sintepon is much easier to dry. If someone thinks that warm clothes will not be needed in July, I assure you that this is not the case. The weather in the mountains is extremely unpredictable.

9. A warm hat (fleece or wool).

10. A cap or panama hat that covers the face and eyes from direct sunlight, or a bandana.

11. Gloves (even simple cotton ones will do).

12. Socks – 2-3 pairs of cotton or linen, 2 pairs of wool.

13. A splash-proof raincoat or suit that can withstand light rain. On the equestrian route, an UGC (Combined Arms Protective Kit) is issued to protect against rain - a long rubber raincoat with a hood.

14. A bathing suit to enjoy sunbathing or take a dip in a mountain pond.

15. Toilet and hygiene supplies. Including hygienic lipstick and sunscreen with a high protection factor (UF 50). Towels, shampoo, soap are required.

16. Sunglasses that protect the eyes from ultraviolet rays in the mountains.

17. A small flashlight (headlamp).

18. Individual medicines, the instructor takes the main first-aid kit with him, but if you have an individual intolerance to any standard drugs or need for specific or strictly prescription medicines, take your own.

19. A small water flask. You can use a plastic bottle with a capacity of 0.5 liters., but it is very desirable to have a flask that can be attached to a belt or fastened to a saddle with a carabiner, or otherwise secured.

20. A camera or video camera (optional) with hermetically sealed, and do not forget a spare battery for it, or an external energy storage device, since there will be many types that you want to capture, but there is nowhere to recharge!.

21. Tourist seat (hob).

22. Personal tableware (plate, spoon, mug)

23. Towel (when placed in tents or cabins without amenities)

24. For the convenience of packaging, it is recommended to have small bags or garbage bags, and for additional splash protection of things and protection from dirt in archimacs, it is recommended to have dense plastic bags with a volume of 160-180 liters in the amount of 4 pieces.

The requirement for a set of personal items. Nothing superfluous or sharp (without appropriate packages, which can damage the hermetic packaging).

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Dates and Prices

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    26 – 31 May, 2025 6 days 5 nights
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    2 – 7 Jun, 2025 6 days 5 nights
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    9 – 14 Jun, 2025 6 days 5 nights
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    16 – 21 Jun, 2025 6 days 5 nights
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    $574
    23 – 28 Jun, 2025 6 days 5 nights
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