Expedition to Altai Mars. Spring

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Discover the magic of blooming Altai in three days!

As part of the rich program, you will be able to enjoy the natural beauty, see unforgettable landscapes that will leave lasting impressions, take a fascinating journey through picturesque valleys and mountain trails, where every turn opens up new panoramas, and you will also be able to see sparkling mountain rivers, majestic peaks and mysterious forests full of wildlife.

Location

Altai Republic, Gorno-Altaisk

Sightseeing tours

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Weekends: 8am - 7pm (GMT +3)

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Tour highlights

Picturesque expanses

Appreciate the beauty of the awakening and blooming landscapes of Altai

Martian colorful mountains

Take memorable pictures against the backdrop of impressive colored mountains

The famous Chuisky highway

Get to know the most beautiful road in Russia and its rich history

Itinerary

Day 1 - Chuisky tract
Gathering of the group - someone is staying at the Belokurikha resort, and someone has arrived in Gorno-Altaysk and will be waiting for us at the airport.
Your personal manager will coordinate where and who will pick you up.
We usually assemble the group from Belokurikha and Gorno-Altaysk airport (arrival then must be before 11:00).
Next, you will find an interesting path along the most beautiful road in Russia - the Chuisky tract.
This is an ancient trade road.
It was the exchange of goods between Russia and Mongolia that became the main element of the Chui trade route in the early 19th century.
As the trade importance of the Chuiskaya trail grew, by the end of the 19th century it was improved to a wheeled track.
At the beginning of the 20th century, it took cars from 15 to 20 days to get to Kosh-Agach and back, and you and I will drive almost to the border in one day.
Mountain passes - Seminsky and Chike-Tamansky, confluence of rivers, stop at beautiful places.
We'll have a snack at a cafe on the way.
Upon arrival, check-in at the hotel and rest.
Dinner at the cafe next to the hotel - local cuisine.
Included: dinner at a cafe near the hotel - local cuisine. Additionally: lunch.

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Day 2 - Martian Mountains and Geyser Lake
This day will be a real highlight in your journey!
We will go to the amazing colored mountains known as "Mars".
After breakfast, we will have an exciting journey along the magnificent Chuisky highway, where we will admire the squirrels of the North Chuisky range.
This sight is truly mesmerizing!
The next stop will be the Martian Mountains, an ideal place for photographers, geologists and lovers of natural beauty.
These amazing hills, as if painted with bright colors, are located in the village of Kyzyl-Chin, which means "red gorge" in Turkic.
Each layer of these mountains was formed over millions of years, acquiring characteristic shades depending on time.
Scientists claim that the red-brown layers formed more than 300 million years ago, when a warm salty sea once stretched here!
After glaciation, fresh lakes appeared in this place, and the soil in the valley near the Kyzyl-Chin gorge consists of clay from an ancient lake.
It is to this era that the green shades belong, because the rocks consist of clay with an admixture of sandstone and limestone.
Your guide will share with you interesting facts and legends that make this place even more attractive.
Lunch in a traditional village is included in the price and will give you the opportunity to taste local dishes, as well as an interesting ethnic tour.
On the way back, we will find Geyser Lake, a unique natural object that attracts photographers and esoteric lovers with its unique atmosphere.
We will drive about 170 kilometers on this day, but every moment will give you unforgettable emotions and vivid impressions!
Additionally: dinner.

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Day 3 - Transfer to Gorno-Altaysk
This day will be no less intense and exciting!
We will travel along the picturesque Chuisky highway, where we will make stops in unique places that we have not yet visited.
Each new place seems to open up new horizons for us, and you will feel as if you are going on this journey for the first time.
Arrival in Gorno-Altaysk is expected at approximately 18:00.
Many of our guests prefer evening flights, and we make it in time for the flight.
If your flight is scheduled for the next morning, please inform the manager so that he can arrange an additional reservation at a hotel in Gorno-Altaysk.
A taxi can be ordered directly at the reception.
We will make sure that your day ends comfortably and pleasantly!
The distance is approximately 360 km.
Let's stop at a cafe to eat.
Extras: lunch, dinner.
You will be taken to a hotel in Gorno-Altaysk and to the Belokurikha resort. Many guests buy tickets for evening flights and we make it in time for departure. Those who have a flight in the morning the next day should ask the manager to make an additional reservation at the Gorno-Altaysk hotel. Have breakfast in the morning and drive to the airport at a convenient time. A taxi can be ordered at the reception.

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Difficulty

Suitable for everyone

Accommodation

Hotel

2 nights

Comfort

Midscale

The tour includes accommodation at the hotel. The accommodation is not linked to a specific hotel, as alternative accommodation options are offered, taking into account technical and weather conditions.

Please check the name of the hotel with our managers when booking.

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

a place in a double room – 36,000 rubles.;
single occupancy – 45,000 rubles.;
extra seat – 28,000 rubles.

The tourist complex offers guests a variety of accommodation in a picturesque area: a cozy hotel, cottages with several rooms and comfortable cedar houses. The cedar houses are located in the wooded part of the campsite, surrounded by nature, away from the hustle and bustle of the city.

The hotel offers three types of rooms, each equipped with a bathroom and Wi‑Fi. Among the accommodation options, a traditional Altai house with a conical roof stands out — a quadruple room with four single beds, a wardrobe, a TV, as well as lounge furniture, a table and chairs. The room has all the amenities, including a toilet, sink and shower.

The complex's infrastructure is designed for a comfortable stay: it offers free parking with video surveillance, stable Wi‑Fi throughout, a shared kitchen for self-cooking, barbecue areas and cozy gazebos for outdoor recreation.

The wellness and spa complex deserves special attention. Here, guests are greeted by the magical scent of cedar and a cozy relaxation room. The relaxation program includes a visit to the hammam, sauna and herbal tub, and you can complete the procedures with a dip in the pool and a cup of fragrant herbal tea.

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Tour conditions

Group

up to 18 tourists

Minimum age

6 years old

Duration

3 days 2 nights

Group meets at

Altai Republic, Gorno-Altaisk

Included in price

meals included in the program: breakfast, dinner (1 day), ethnobed (2 day);
accommodation in rooms with all amenities;
a tour guide and information support 24/7;
transfer according to the program.

Paid extra

air and railway tickets to Gorno-Altaysk / Barnaul / Novosibirsk / Biysk and back;
meals outside the program;
accommodation outside the program.

It's important to know

a small backpack for the most necessary things on the tour;
comfortable shoes;
headdress, glasses;
sports-style clothing;
bathing accessories, slates (Rasula has a small spa complex, a swimming pool);
personal hygiene and medical supplies;
chargers, batteries for phone, camera;
take care of the availability of mobile communications (common operators are MTS, Beeline, Megafon, but keep in mind that there is no connection in places when traveling);
documents: passport, medical policy, birth certificate (for children), notarized consent from legal representatives (if the child is traveling without legal representatives).

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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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28 – 30 Aug 3 days 2 nights

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30 Apr – 2 May, 2027 3 days 2 nights

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7 – 9 May, 2027 3 days 2 nights

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21 – 23 May, 2027 3 days 2 nights

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Dmitri

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10 Dec, 2025

No complaints at all - the transfers, meals, and guides were all great.