Karakol Lakes and the power of Altai

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Exploring the lands of Altai, you will be able to feel its spiritual power and unique atmosphere. You will be fully immersed in historical facts, myths and legends. You will walk through the labyrinths of the Tavda caves, see the Kamyshlinsky waterfall, visit Manzherok and engage in energy practices in places of power.

Location

Altai Republic, Gorno-Altaysk

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Tour highlights

Mini tour of the Tavda caves

We are waiting for unusual views, legends and humor of local guides.

Beautiful waterfalls

We will see the powerful cascades of Kamyshlinsky waterfall

Black pearls of Altai

Karakol Lakes, famous for their amazing colors and clear waters, are often called black pearls.

Itinerary

Day 1 - Caves and Kamyshlinsky waterfall
7:00 a.m. Splices, early breakfast (extra charge).
A walk on Mount Picket, monument to V. Shukshin, the first view of the Altai mountains.
9:00 a.m. Meeting of tourists from distant regions at the airport of Gorno-Altaysk.
Excursion to the Tavda caves.
12:00 Kamyshlinsky waterfall, walking tour through Katun.
15:00 Check-in at the hotel.
Rest is free time.
18:00 Dinner together at the hotel restaurant (not included in the price).
19:00 Energy practices.
21:00 Sauna and SPA for those who wish (not included in the price).
Day 2 - Karakol Lakes
6:00 Breakfast with yourself, departure for an excursion to the Karakol Lakes (additional charge).
Translated from the local language, "Karakol lakes" translates as "black lakes".
The way to the Karakol Lakes is interesting in itself.
There is no road, in the usual sense, to the lakes, delivery is carried out by high-traffic vehicles (GAZ 66).
The one-way trip to Lake Karakol takes about 4 hours (40 km).
Upon arrival, tourists will have lunch prepared by our chef over a campfire.
After that, an excursion to the Karakol lakes (4 km).
Due to the significant elevation difference, the system covers a wide range of natural and climatic zones.
The lower lakes are surrounded by massifs of mountain cedar taiga, above the forest level the trees give way to alpine meadows with a wide variety of flowers, edelweiss grow here, and the surroundings of the small upper lakes are characterized by flora and fauna of the high-altitude tundra.
If the weather is warm and sunny, you can swim in Lake 2 Karakol, whose water is bright turquoise due to its high silver content.
Route duration: from 7:00 to 21:00 (approximate time, possible delays).
Day 3 - Cuffs
9:00 a.m. Breakfast.
Free time.
12:00 Departure with things, lunch at a cafe on the way.
13:00 Guided tour to Manzherok, chairlift to the top of Malaya Sinyukha Mountain, Zolotaya Baba, observation decks (tickets are not included in the price).
16:00 Departure home.

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Difficulty

Suitable for everyone

Tour organizer's comments

The difficulty is basic, bus and walking tours, no special training is required.

Accommodation

Hotel

2 nights

Comfort

Midscale

The tour includes accommodation at the Cedar Island Hotel.

Accommodation for 2-3 people in a room. Single room on request. Additional information is possible. place.

Check with the manager for the location of your check-in date.

Discount for children aged 7-12:

when placing an adult + child – 3%;
For accommodation: adult + 2 children – 5%;
for each child with 2 adults and a child – 10% per child.

Atmospheric park hotel on the banks of the Katun River. There is a pantotherapy room, a sauna, a sauna with a swimming pool.

Standard class rooms the room has one double bed or two single beds, it is possible to put an extra. place, wardrobe, set of towels, bathroom, TV, mountain view, Katun

Breakfast is included.

Tour conditions

Group

From 8 to 40 tourists

Minimum age

7 years old

Duration

3 days 2 nights

Group meets at

Altai Republic, Gorno-Altaysk

Included in price

transportation by land: buses with 17-19 seats;
accommodation at the Kedrovy Ostrov Hotel in Ust-Sema (2-bed accommodation, additional charges are possible). places);
breakfasts, except the day of arrival;
excursion program (without entrance tickets);
guided tour support;
The tour is a bonus (to be announced additionally on the bus);
photos and videos on the guide's phone.

Paid extra

air and railway tickets to Gorno-Altaysk/ Novosibirsk and back;
transfer from Novosibirsk and back – 3,000 rubles/person.;
breakfast on the day of arrival – the average check is 400 rubles.;
lunches and dinners – the average check is 800 rubles.;
entrance fees:
- Tavdinsky peshers – 300 rubles.;
- Valley of Mountain Spirits – 150 rubles.;
- Kamyshlinsky waterfall – 300 rubles.;
motor crafting – 700 rubles.
lift on Manzherok – 1,200 rubles.;
horse riding tour – 1,800 rubles.;
excursion to the Karakol Lakes (lunch included) – 5,000 rubles.

It's important to know

We take blankets and neck pads on the bus, seasonal clothes, warm clothes: socks, sweater, windbreaker, 2 pairs of comfortable shoes with ribbed soles without heels, pajamas, flip-flops, swimsuit, sunscreen 70+, glasses, hat, lipstick, personal hygiene products, a large a bath towel, a thermos, a set of disposable tableware (for a picnic), an external charger, a flashlight, a small foam mat to sit on a rest stop. We put our things in soft travel bags (not suitcases), take small backpacks for excursions, and closed shoes with rubber soles for rafting.

Dates and Prices

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11 – 13 Jul 3 days 2 nights

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