Getting to know Altai. Along the Chuisky tract and the Martian Mountains

On the second day, an introductory tour of the Belokurikha resort is planned, where guests will learn about the history of the resort, its infrastructure and interesting places for self-inspection. 

There will also be an opportunity to collect healing water from the springs. 

This is followed by a trip to the Mountain Belokurikha — a new resort under construction on the site where a rock stood at the beginning of the "two thousandth", today it is one of the most beautiful passes in the Siberian district. 

We will overcome 12 serpentine turns and 62 turning angles. 

For the convenience and safety of drivers and passengers, four "pockets" and three observation decks are equipped with views of the serpentine. 

Upstairs, guests will visit art objects, the Andreevskaya Sloboda Museum and the city Museum.

The duration of the tour is 4.5 hours.

This day will be very eventful and full of impressions. 

After breakfast, you will go on a sightseeing tour of the Altai Mountains. This tour is designed for a whole day and will include many interesting places. You will drive about 380 kilometers. 

First, you will ride motorboats across the Katun River to the other shore, where Kamyshlinsky waterfall is located. 

There is a rabbit farm near the waterfall where you can feed fluffy rabbits. 

A ride on a motorboat will be a great entertainment and will give a lot of positive emotions. 

Then, in the village of Chemal, you will visit the unique island of Patmos. This is a temple located on an island in the middle of the Katun River. 

To get to it, you will have to walk over a suspension bridge. 

Already on the bridge you can see the face of the Mother of God with a child, which is carved right into the rock. This image was revealed to the abbess of the local women's monastery, and it was decided to recreate it in the same place. 

Then you will walk along the coast of Katun along the so-called “goat trail”, which offers magnificent views of the surrounding landscapes. 

An all-day tour.

This day will be dedicated to a small but very interesting excursion to the places of power of Belokurikha. 

You will get acquainted with sacred places that have special energy and power. 

The tour begins with an ascent on a passable vehicle into the mountains, where you can enjoy beautiful views of the foothills. 

Then you will get to the rocks “Four Brothers” — these are rocks in the taiga about 10 meters high, about which there are many interesting legends. 

We will climb the Krugaya Mountain (801m), from where amazing panoramic views open. It is believed that these natural objects have a special energy, and in order to get the maximum benefit from them, it is necessary to have the right attitude and faith in their power. 

The tour will take about 3.5 hours. 

This day can be complemented by horseback riding, walking around the resort.

On this day, after breakfast, we will go on a trip along the Chui tract, which is among the TOP 10 most beautiful roads in the world according to National Geographic magazine.

You will be delighted with the changing landscapes: mountains, rivers, passes, taiga, steppes (it is better not to let go of the camera).

The Chuisky Tract is the oldest route from Siberia to Asia. According to some historians, the Chui Tract runs along the northern branch of the Great Silk Road. 

Nowadays, this 968 km route starts from Novosibirsk and ends at the border with Mongolia. We will drive about 400 km.  

We will pass two mountain passes — Seminsky and Chike-Tamansky. We will stop in these beautiful places, at local markets and in cafes for a snack. 

We will observe from the observation deck, which is considered a sacred place among the Altaians, the confluence of mountain rivers. 

We reach our comfortable hotel, have dinner and relax. 

The distance on this day is about 450 km, but thanks to the amazing scenery and excellent road quality, time will fly by unnoticed.

This day will bring brightness! It is the brightness, because we will go to the colored mountains called Mars. 

We have breakfast and are on our way. 

Continuing our journey along the amazing Chui tract, we will admire the white peaks of the North Chui ridge.  

Then there is another reason for surprise and admiration — the Martian mountains. This is a wonderful place for photographers, for lovers of geology and for lovers of beauty. 

These hills are extraordinarily beautiful, as if they are painted with different colors. 

A unique place in the village of Kyzyl-Chin, which translates from Turkic as "red gorge". 

Each layer was formed during a certain period. The color of the breed depends on the time. As scientists say, the red-brown layers formed more than 300 million years ago. And once there was an ancient sea here. 

The guide will tell you interesting facts and legends. 

We usually end this trip with a picnic and share our impressions around the campfire. 

You will see all the local attractions of the Chui tract and take unforgettable pictures.

The journey is about 170 km on this day.

This day is also no less eventful. 

After breakfast, an excursion to Geyser Lake — a pulsating lake, which is a unique reservoir and has no analogues in Russia. 

The water in the lake does not freeze all year round, but it is not intended for swimming in summer either. There are no descents to the water, and the bottom is covered with clay silt and algae. 

The water temperature in the Geyser Lake does not rise above +10 degrees even in the hottest weather. 

The lake attracts photo lovers, and great shots are obtained. When we admire, we can look at different drawings (they say the lake predicts if you read what it drew correctly). 

Then we will get acquainted with the Red Gate — the rocks rise into the sky for tens of meters, and the road seems to cut through them with a narrow ribbon. 

We take pictures and go through the passes on the way back. 

The distance is about 360 km.

Arrival in Gorno-Altaysk at about 18:00. 

Those who have a flight in the morning the next day, you need to ask the manager to make an additional reservation at the Gorno-Altaisk hotel.