May days in Altai

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Spring in Altai is amazing! Nature comes to life, the first flowers bloom, and the mountains turn purple-pink! The maralnik comes to life on the rocks and, thanks to its flowers, changes the landscape of the mountains.

This tour is a great opportunity to see the most beautiful places of the Altai Mountains in spring in just a week, without depriving yourself of the benefits of civilization, living in comfortable conditions and traveling by car.

Location

Manzherok village

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Tour highlights

The Awakening of Altai

Let's enjoy the amazing landscapes of the Altai mountains in purple-pink color

Altai Mars

Let's take a walk on another planet in the Kyzyl-Chin tract

Sweet mountain honey

Let's go to the apiary, where we will find out how much honey can be obtained from one hive and how to distinguish a real product from a fake one

The Five Wonders of Lake Teletskoye

We will visit five picturesque waterfalls, as well as hear the legends and mysterious stories that envelop Lake Teletskoye

Cheesy treat

We will attend a cheese master class in the village of Berendeevka, where we will not only learn how cheese is prepared, but also taste it

Itinerary

Day 1 - The National Museum named after Anokhina and ethno-village, throat singing concert
Arrival at the start of the tour (according to the selected transfer).
Accommodation in rooms according to the selected category.
Gathering a group.
For those who arrive at the eco—hotel before 10:45 - breakfast in a cafe on the territory of the eco-hotel.
Gathering a group, including those who arrived from Barnaul.
Getting to know the guide .
After lunch, departure to Gorno-Altaysk, you will have an excursion to the National Museum named after A.V. Anokhin.
At the museum. Anokhin has collected a large number of exhibits dedicated to the history, life and culture of the indigenous population. The central exposition is the burial of the famous Altai Princess Ukoka, whom the local population considers the sacred guardian of the Altai people.
At the end of the tour, you will have a felt master class in the ethno-village (ail is the national dwelling of the local population).
The ceremony of acquaintance, tea drinking of Altai herbal tea.
Dinner at the cafe.
Altai throat singing concert.
Length: by car – 66 km.

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Day 2 - Kamyshlinsky waterfall, bison nursery and cheese workshop
Breakfast in the cafe on the territory of the eco-hotel.
On this day, tourists will take a motorboat tour along the Katun River to the Kamyshlinsky waterfall, which is located on the left bank of the Katun River and has a height of more than 15 m.
Guests will have the opportunity to climb to the observation deck, walk around the waterfall and see rabbits.
Lunch at the cafe (not included in the price).
Transfer to Kamlak village.
A visit to the Bison nursery, an experimental farm, the only one outside the Urals.
Return to the hotel.
Cheese master class.
Dinner at the cafe.
Length: by car – 164 km, on foot – 4 km.
Day 3 - There were also legends of the Chui tract
Breakfast in the cafe on the territory of the eco-hotel.
The Chuisky Tract is today the largest federal highway with a length of 962 km, connecting Russia and Mongolia.
This road was known more than a thousand years ago as the Mungalsky tract – trade caravans from the East to Russia and back went along it.
Tourists will learn more about the history of the unique tract during the tour.
During the tour, tourists will get acquainted with the Chui tract, visit the iconic natural, man-made and historical sites of the Chui tract.
Tourists will learn the history of the construction of the road included in the list of the 10 most beautiful roads according to Unesco, see Sarlyk Mountain from the height of the Seminsky pass, enjoy the splendor of the Karakol Valley, visit the monument to the Altai gopher, feel the exciting emotions of climbing the serpentine Chike-Taman pass, see the confluence of the Chuya and Katun rivers, find out how turquoise the water can be in the main river of the Altai Mountains.
Lunch at a roadside cafe (not included in the price).
Guests will also find a meeting with ancient history in the Kalbak-Tash tract.
A day full of impressions ends with accommodation in the eco-complex "Nomad" or similar.
Dinner at a cafe on the territory of the tourist complex.
Length: by car – 340 km, on foot – 4 km.

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Day 4 - Martian Chronicles of the Altai Mountains
Breakfast in the cafe of the tourist complex.
In the morning, travelers will travel to the tract Kyzyl-Chin, called Altai Mars among tourists because of the color of the mountains surrounding the tract and the banks of the river with the same name.
A walk on another planet will remain in the memory of tourist guests for a long time.
On the way to Mars, travelers will meet with the majestic North Chui Ridge and a photo shoot against its background.
Transfer to the village of Chagan-Uzun, transfer to high-terrain vehicles, transfer to Kyzyl-Chin, visit the Field of Mars - 1.
Returning back, the guests of the region will visit a unique place — the Geyser Lake.
Lunch at a roadside cafe (not included in the price).
After lunch, the group moves back to the eco-hotel.
Sanitary stop at the Seminsky pass.
Dinner at the hotel cafe.
Length: by car – 500 km, on foot – 3 km.
Day 5 - Symbols of Altai
Honey is another business card of the Altai mountains.
It is the sweet floral nectar obtained from the pollen of alpine herbs that is especially appreciated by lovers of this delicacy.
The apiary is a place where a real sacrament is performed: thanks to the work of hundreds of thousands of tireless insects, this amazing product is obtained.
If you want to know how many kilometers a bee flies per day, how much honey can be obtained from one hive and how to distinguish a real product from a fake, ask these and other questions to the owners of the Altai apiary.
The next stop on the way is the Tavda caves.
This is an array of a large number of caves (about 30) of karst origin. Most of them are easily accessible.
The entrances to some of them are even equipped with steps and light is provided there. A great opportunity to look into the underground passages without risking your life.
During the visit to the caves, it is necessary to overcome two difficult sections: a narrow passage with a length of 12 m and an ascent along the goat trail.
Lunch at the cafe (not included in the price).
After lunch, an excursion on a modern ski lift to Malaya Sinyukha Mountain, where a bird's-eye view of the Katun River Valley, Manzherok Lake and mountain ranges opens.
On the observation deck, we take a general photo for memory.
Transfer to the village of Manzherok to the local embankment, you can take bottles with you and pour water from the well, visit the monument to the rafter and enjoy the panorama of the "Manzherok threshold", the Malaya Sinyukha mountain (which we visited on top).
Return to the complex. Free time.
Dinner at a cafe on the territory of the eco-hotel.
Length: by car – 150 km, on foot – 4 km.
Day 6 - The Five Wonders of Lake Teletskoye
Breakfast in the hotel cafe.
Early departure to Artybash village. Boarding the boat.
During this tour, you will see with your own eyes the five amazing wonders of Lake Teletskoye.
Five picturesque waterfalls – Kishte (8 m), Korbu (12.8 m), Ayu-Kechpes (80 m), Chodor (8 m) and Estube (8 m).
Lunch during the tour at the cafe at Korbu Waterfall (not included in the price).
This program is for those who want to go beyond the classic excursion to the Korbu Waterfall, for those who want to see and learn as much as possible about Lake Teletskoye and its attractions.
During the tour, our guides will provide you with interesting information about Lake Teletskoye, information about the climate, flora and fauna of the Pryteletsky taiga and, of course, the walk will not be complete without legends and mysterious stories that envelop Lake Teletskoye.
Return to Artybash and then transfer to the eco-hotel.
Dinner at the hotel cafe.
Attention! In the case of late spring (preservation of ice on the lake), the boat tour will be replaced by an excursion to the Chemalsky district.
Length: by car – 400 km, by boat – 40 km.on foot – 1 km.
Day 7 - Departure
Breakfast in the cafe on the territory of the tourist complex.
Check out according to the selected delivery option.
To the airport of Gorno-Altaysk for the flight of the aircraft, the time of group departure is negotiated on the eve of departure, tourists who want to leave outside the group transfer pay for it separately.
For an additional fee: on this day we can arrange for our guests a rafting trip along the lower section of the Katun River lasting from 1 hour to 5 hours on the water.
There is also an opportunity to try your hand at horseback riding during a horse ride.
Lunch is not included in the price.

Difficulty

Suitable for everyone

Accommodation

Camp Site

6 nights

Comfort

Midscale

The tour provides accommodation in comfortable standard + rooms in the Taezhnik eco-hotel and in the tourist complex “Nomad” or similar.

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

Placement	Standard Plus
Double occupancy (if you are traveling alone, then choose with a check-in)	76 000
Single occupancy	98 000
Triple occupancy (by one request)	74 000

The hotel is located at the foot of Mount Cherepan, next to the Chui tract near the village of Manzherok.

Standard plus rooms are well—equipped in new cottages with an area of 16 sq. m.

In the room: double or two single beds + extra. place (sofa bed), full bathroom, towels, free Wi-Fi, TV, mini fridge, kettle, tea pairs.

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Tour conditions

Group

up to 15 tourists

Minimum age

6 years old

Duration

7 days 6 nights

Group meets at

Manzherok village

Included in price

group transfer from/to Gorno-Altaisk airport;
two meals a day: breakfast and dinner;
transportation according to the tour program;
payment for accommodation;
boat rental;
motor boats;
the work of a guide;
payment of fees for visiting sightseeing sites and master classes (in accordance with the tour program);
medical and accident insurance;
a throat singing concert.

Paid extra

air and railway tickets to Barnaul, Gorno-Altaysk, Novosibirsk and back;
delivery to the Taezhnik eco-hotel and back, except for a group transfer from/to Gorno-Altaisk airport;
Meals: lunches;
horse riding;
alloy;
tick insurance (400 rubles).

It's important to know

A travel bag, suitcase or backpack, for transporting personal items from your home and throughout the entire route.
A small backpack that will be useful to you during radial exits, for carrying all sorts of small things (bottles of water, napkins, sunscreen, etc.)
Comfortable shoes (sneakers, sneakers. Shoes should not be new and rub) and socks, preferably cotton, 2-3 pairs.
Warm clothes. You should always be prepared for the fact that it can be cold in the mountains even in July. (Sweatshirt or sweater, beanie, warm socks, insulated trousers or something to wear under trousers)
Comfortable outerwear. Trousers that do not restrict movement, in which it will be convenient to walk over rough terrain (as well as take a horse ride if it is included in your chosen tour), a windbreaker that does not blow through or a light jacket, you can also use an option that protects from rain.
A headdress (cap, hat, bandana, etc.) is required!
Sunglasses and sun protection products with a high degree of protection (UF 40-50).
T–shirts or T-shirts - 2-3 pcs. (or something similar) and/or light shirts with long sleeves (so as not to burn in the sun)
Personal hygiene products.
Individual medicines. A general first aid kit is issued for the group, but it contains a standard set of standard ailments.
A camera and/or video camera, with a stock of flash drives and a charging device.
For those who chose a tour with a water excursion, there are clothes for a wetsuit (something like thin underwear or a T–shirt and shorts or breeches) and shoes like sneakers, quick-drying.
Towel (when placed in tents or cabins without amenities)

Advice from the tour organizers: to buy air tickets to the airport of Gorno-Altaysk (the capital of the Altai Republic) from the arrival time to 12:00, because delivery from the airport to the Taiga takes 25 minutes. Delivery from Barnaul (Altai Territory-neighboring region) to Taiga takes 4-5 hours.

The cost of group delivery from Gorno-Altaisk airport to the Taezhnik tourist complex (round trip) As a GIFT when purchasing this tour.

The rest of the delivery is for an additional fee. The order of the delivery option is carried out at any time from the moment of booking the tour, but no later than 7 days before its start. When booking a tour, be sure to tell us which delivery option is preferable for you, the manager will help you arrange a transfer (a place in prefabricated cars, a regular or tourist bus)

Delivery from Novosibirsk in both directions is carried out on regular buses of the Novosibirsk bus station, or on tourist buses, depending on the selected date of the tour, if tourist buses do not run on the day you need - tickets are purchased by tourists on their own on the website https://e-traffic.ru / , or on another website that sells tickets, or at the ticket offices of the Novosibirsk bus station.

To make it to the beginning of the tour, you need to purchase a ticket for the Novosibirsk - Chemal flight, to the Manzherok village stop (get off before reaching 2.5 km to the village near the monument to Shishkov, or at the Taezhnik railway station, which you ask the driver in advance) with a departure time from the bus station at 22:15 (from the bus station located near the railway train station - 22:45), departure date on the day preceding the start date of the tour.

Tickets can be purchased 10 days before departure day. The return trip is carried out by bus from Chemal-Novosibirsk, the departure time from Taezhnik t/c is 22:40 - 23:00, the bus must be stopped at Taezhnik t/c (Important! tickets must be purchased from Manzherok village to Barnaul/Novosibirsk, those who purchase tickets from the village of Manzherok receive a call from the bus station staff and specify where to pick them up. No one calls those who purchase tickets from the Chemal bus station, their tickets are automatically canceled if they are not on board).

The arrival time in Novosibirsk is 7:15, when purchasing tickets from Novosibirsk, you need to take this into account. The cost of delivery depends on the cost of flight tickets.

Delivery from Barnaul:

Meeting at Barnaul airport (from 5:50 to 7:50 am), meeting at Barnaul railway station from 8:00 to 9:00 am. If you arrived in Barnaul in advance or live there, you will coordinate the meeting place with the driver, he will pick you up if he is on his way, if not, he will indicate the meeting place. The car leaves if the delivery group is assembled in full. The driver will have your contact phone numbers, along with information about the place and time of the meeting, the driver will contact you. Cars do NOT go on the route without meeting all tourists, provided that all planes arrive on time (the waiting time can be adjusted by 1 hour). If the plane is late for 1 hour or more, the formed cars are sent on the flight, your contact details are transferred to the driver of another car and the departure time depends on the set of the car.

We kindly ask you to TURN on your phones immediately after boarding the plane so that the drivers can contact you and take with them those phones whose numbers are indicated in the application.

The cost of delivery in prefabricated cars is set by the carrier, the approximate cost: from 2500.00 one way, depending on the class of the car.

It is possible to arrange an individual transfer at any time, in agreement with us, the cost of such a transfer starts from 8000,00 rubles per car, such a transfer is ordered in advance.

Meeting at the airport of Gorno-Altaisk

it is carried out according to the time of arrival of the aircraft. We ask you to inform us about the actual delays in the departure time by message, NOT by phone, so that we can meet you in a timely manner. We will inform you about which car will meet you with a message either on the evening before arrival or during your flight. We kindly ask you to TURN on your phones immediately after boarding the plane so that the drivers can contact you and take with them those phones whose numbers are indicated in the application.

A group transfer means that if you and other tourists arrive on flights with a landing gap of less than 1 hour, those who arrived earlier will wait for the next plane and tourists arriving on it to board.

It is possible to arrange individual delivery from / to the airport to Taiga, if you do not want to go by group transfer for 1200 rubles. / car (one way) capacity from 1 to 4 people.

All of the above delivery options can be combined!

Attention! 1 day before the start of the route, tourists are sent the car number and the phone number of the driver who meets them. Therefore, please specify the correct phone numbers so that it is convenient to contact the driver.

For those arriving at the airport of Gorno-Altaisk, the driver's contacts and driver's number are sent immediately before arrival in the tour chat (created by the guide on the eve of the tour).

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