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 Altai after the winter shackles: delicate greenery, primroses, flowering shrubs

Mountain honey

Let's go to the apiary, where we'll 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 surround the lake.

Altai Mars

Let's take a walk on another planet in the Kyzyl-Chin tract to experience the atmosphere of an extraterrestrial landscape.

Cheese treat

We will attend a cheese master class, where we will learn how to prepare cheese, and, of course, taste it.

A blooming phenomenon

The main purpose of the trip will be pink and purple bushes, which bloom spontaneously and unpredictably in different places.

Itinerary

Day 1 - The National Museum named after Anokhina and Ethnoail, throat singing concert
Arrival at the starting point 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 Anokhin National Museum.
In the museum named after Anokhin has collected a large number of exhibits dedicated to the history, way of life and culture of the indigenous population. The central exhibition is the burial of the famous Altai princess Ukoka, who is considered by the local population to be the sacred guardian of the Altai people.
At the end of the tour, you will have a felt workshop in the ethno-village (the village is the national dwelling of the local population). You can create a souvenir with your own hands.
Dinner at the cafe.
Altai throat singing concert (if there are more than 8 people in the group of tourists).
Length: by car — 66 km.

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Day 2 - Kamyshlinsky waterfall, bison nursery and cheese workshop
Breakfast at 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 a 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 at the cafe on the territory of the eco-hotel.
The Chuisky Tract is today the largest 962 km long federal highway connecting Russia and Mongolia.
This road was known more than a thousand years ago as the Mungalsky tract — trade caravans traveled along it from the East to Russia and back.
Tourists will learn more about the history of the unique tract during the tour.
During the tour, tourists will get acquainted with the Chuisky tract, visit the iconic natural, man-made and historical sites of the Chuisky 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, will see Mount Sarlyk from the height of the Seminsky Pass, enjoy the splendor of the Karakol Valley, and visit the monument to the Altai gopher.
They will feel the exciting emotions of climbing the serpentine Chike-Taman pass, see the confluence of the Chuya and Katun rivers, and find out how turquoise the water in the main river of Gorny Altai can be.
Lunch at a roadside cafe (not included in the price).
Guests will also find an encounter with ancient history in the Kalbak-Tash tract.
The day ends with an impressive stay at the Nomad eco-complex or similar.
Dinner at a cafe on the territory of the tourist complex.
Length: 340 km by car, 4 km on foot.

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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 Kyzyl-Chin tract, 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 tourists for a long time.
On the way to Mars, travelers will meet with the majestic Severo-Chuisky ridge and take a photo session against its background.
Transfer to the village of Chagan-Uzun, transfer to off-road vehicles, transfer to Kyzyl-Chin, visit the Field of Mars-1.
Returning back, the guests of the region will visit a unique place — 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 grasses that is especially appreciated by lovers of this delicacy.
The apiary is the place where the real sacrament is performed: thanks to the work of hundreds of thousands of tireless insects, this amazing product is obtained.
If you want to find out 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 one, 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 a 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 a goat trail.
Lunch at a cafe (not included in the price).
After lunch, take a modern ski lift to Malaya Sinyukha Mountain, where you can enjoy a bird's-eye view of the Katun River Valley, Lake Manzherok and mountain ranges.
On the observation deck, we take a shared photo as a keepsake.
Transfer to the village of Manzherok on the local embankment, you can take bottles with you and pour water from the well. We visit the monument to Rafter and enjoy the panorama of the Manzherok threshold, Malaya Sinyukha Mountain (which we have visited).
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 at 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 the Korbu Waterfall (not included in the price).
This program is for those who want to go beyond the classic guided tour 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 surround Lake Teletskoye.
Return to Artybash and then transfer to the eco hotel.
Dinner at the hotel cafe.
Attention! In 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 at 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, the time of the group departure is agreed 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.
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 Nomad tourist complex 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)	105 800
Single occupancy	139 000
Triple occupancy (one request)	102 000

The Taezhnik tourist and wellness complex is located on the Chuisky tract of the Altai Republic, near the Katun River and just 3 km from the village of Manzherok. A great location in the middle of a coniferous forest will create ideal conditions for a relaxing break from the hustle and bustle of megacities.

For the guests' stay, there are cozy houses made in the modern style of the Eco interior using natural materials. The equipment includes comfortable furniture, appliances and a private bathroom. Free Wi-Fi is available on site.

The tourist and wellness complex has a restaurant with a homely atmosphere and delicious dishes that every vacationer can enjoy.

You can relax and unwind in the sauna complex. There is also a small rabbit farm, which will conquer not only kids, but also adults. There is parking for motorists, and a playground for younger guests. In your free time, you can take a walk around the surrounding area and enjoy the amazing scenery. The train station is 86.8 km away, and the airport is 16.6 km away.

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Tour conditions

Group

From 4 to 15 tourists

Minimum age

6 years old

Duration

7 days 6 nights

Group meets at

Manzherok village

Included in price

group transfer from Gorno-Altaysk airport to Taezhnik Hotel;
two meals a day: breakfast and dinner in cozy cafes;
Mercedes minibus transfer;
accommodation in rooms with amenities according to the chosen accommodation;
Teletskoye Lake boat rental;
motorboats to the waterfall;
car pickup to Mars (UAZ trucks);
cheese master class;
felt workshop;
The guide's job;
entrance tickets to sightseeing sites;
medical and accident insurance;
throat singing concert (will be held if the group consists of 8 people or more).

Paid extra

transfer to the Taezhnik eco-hotel and back, except for a group transfer from/to the airport of Gorno-Altaysk;
Meals: lunches;
excursions not included in the program;
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) with the arrival time until 12:00, as the delivery from the airport to the Taiga takes 25 minutes. Delivery from Barnaul (Altai Krai, a neighboring region) to Taiga takes 4-5 hours.

The cost of group delivery from Gorno-Altaysk airport to the Taezhnik tourist complex (round trip) As a GIFT upon purchase of 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 the start of the tour. 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 a collection car, a regular bus or a 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 chosen date of the tour, if tourist buses do not run on the day you need, tourists purchase tickets independently 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 shopping center, which you can ask the driver about in advance) with the departure time from the bus station at 22:15 (from the bus station located at the railway station 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 to 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 are called by bus station staff and asked 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 a.m., this should be taken into account when purchasing tickets from Novosibirsk. The cost of delivery depends on the cost of flight tickets.

Delivery from Barnaul:

Meeting at Barnaul airport (from 5:50 a.m. to 7:50 a.m.), meeting at Barnaul railway station from 8:00 a.m. to 9:00 a.m. 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 team is assembled in full. The driver will have your contact phone numbers, along with information about the place and time of the meeting, and the driver will contact you. Cars do NOT set off 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 delayed by 1 hour or more, the cars that have been formed are sent on the flight, your contact information is sent to the driver of another car, and the departure time depends on the set of cars.

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

The cost of delivery in combined vehicles is set by the carrier, the approximate cost is:

The cost of transfer from the airport is 2100 RUB/person in one direction

The cost of a transfer from the railway station is 1600 rubles / person in one direction

The cost of an individual car starts from 8,000.00 depending on the number of people, if more than four cars cost the number of seats * the price of the starting place.

Meeting at the airport of Gorno-Altaysk

it is carried out according to the arrival time of the aircraft. We ask you to inform us about the actual delays in departure time by text message, NOT by phone, so that we can meet you on time. 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 that you TURN on your phones immediately after boarding the plane so that the drivers can contact you and take with you the 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 travel by group transfer for 1200 rubles / car (one way) capacity from 1 to 4 people.

All of the above shipping 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 provide the correct phone numbers so that it is convenient to contact the driver.

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

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1 – 7 May, 2027 7 days 6 nights

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It was my first time in Altai, and despite the program changes, I really enjoyed everything. I’ve been traveling with “Big Country” to different regions for several years now, and everything is always very well organized. There were no issues, and if anything did come up, it was resolved quickly. I highly recommend this tour operator.
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