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Spring in Altai is a wonderful time. Nature wakes up, the maralnik blooms, the air is filled with freshness and a sense of euphoria, and it is a crime to stay at home during the May holidays. We invite you to an unforgettable adventure through the Altai expanses. In 5 days by jeep you will visit the most cherished and picturesque areas of the Altai Mountains – Ulagan, Kosh-Agachinsky Teletskoye Lake. Every turn of the Chuisky highway will lead you into a fairy-tale world from childhood.

Location

Gorno-Altaysk

Sightseeing tours

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Tour highlights

Gallery of rock paintings

We will go to the gallery of rock paintings in the open air – the Kalbak-Tash tract

Altai Mars

Fantastic landscapes excite with their cosmic colors

A unique Geyser lake

Let's look at the only Geyser lake in Altai, which tirelessly paints surreal pictures

The Pearl of Altai

A boat tour of the entire Teletskoye Lake awaits us

Stone mushrooms

Let's go out to the stone giants of Altai

Itinerary

Day 1 - Gorno-Altaysk – village of Aktash
Already today you will see slopes covered with maralnik, spacious valleys, cedar forests.

The Chuisky tract will open up fantastic landscapes for you.

On the way, we will have time to stop, admire, and photograph the blooming maralnik.

We will drive about 250 km, look at the Altai mountains from the Seminsky (1717 m) and Chike Taman (1460 m) passes.

We'll go to the gallery of rock paintings in the open air — the Kalbak-Tash tract.

In the afternoon, you will discover the non-melting whites of the North Chuya Range and the Kurkure range.

Overnight in a cozy hotel in the village of Aktash.

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Day 2 - Aktash village – Chaganburgazy Visit Center
Transfer to the border area (with Mongolia) Sailugemsky National Park.

On the way, we stop at Altai Mars (Kyzyl-Chin tract).

Fantastic landscapes excite with their cosmic colors.

In the park, you will have a great chance to photograph the Red Book Argali (Snow Sheep).

Overnight at Sailyugemsky Park cordon, in warm Villages (Altai national dwelling).
Day 3 - Chaganburgazy – Bayanchagan – Sarzhematy – village of Kosh-Agach
We will spend the day in the protected and protected areas of Sailugemsky Park.

Departure to the Sarzhematy and Kalanegir tracts (or Bayan Chagan), where we can see the parking lots of local residents and their nomadic way of life.

We return to the Chuisky tract.

Overnight at a hotel in the village of Kosh-Agach.

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Day 4 - Kosh-Agach village – Aktash village – Ulagan pass – Katu-Yaryk pass – Chulyshman River valley
Return to Aktau.

On this day, we will see the only Geyser Lake in Altai, which tirelessly paints surreal pictures.

We drive to the famous Altai — a steep canyon dotted with flowers, the terribly beautiful Katu-Yaryk pass, Chulyshman runs headlong through the valley.

Here time freezes, I want to absorb this power of the mountains into my soul.

Overnight in a warm campsite (these are small houses with a stove).

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Day 5 - The valley of the Chulyshman River – Lake. Teletskoye – S. Artybash – Gorno-Altaysk
Moving along the canyon of Chulyshman.

Sightseeing of the valley and waterfalls (Kurkure), the mouth of the Chulcha river.

Exit to the giants — Stone mushrooms (7 m high).

Transfer to Cape Kirsay.

Boat tour around Lake Teletskoye (78 km), Korbu waterfall, to Artybash village.

From where we are already moving to Gorno-Altaysk.

Difficulty

Suitable for everyone

Accommodation

Guest House

4 nights

Comfort

Midscale

The tour provides accommodation in warm houses and villages at camp sites along the way.

Placement:

at the hotel in the village of Aktash (1 night: 1st day);
on the cordon of Sailugem Park, in warm villages (1 night: 2nd day);
at the Kosh-Agach village hotel (1 night: 3rd day);
in the valley of the Chulushman river, in a warm camping (small houses with a stove) (1 night: 4th day).

Accommodation without amenities (toilet on the street, you can wash in the sauna for an additional fee.payment).

The settlement depends on the composition of the group, during the high season, the settlement takes place on a gender basis. Couples, families, etc. are taken into account whenever possible.

Individual preferences and accommodation options with partial amenities are possible when booking an individual tour. Please specify additional details when booking the tour.

Tour conditions

Group

From 2 to 12 tourists

Minimum age

7 years old

Duration

5 days 4 nights

Group meets at

Gorno-Altaysk

Included in price

all transfers according to the program;
accommodation in warm houses and villages;
three meals a day;
guide and driver services;
recreational fees;
accident insurance and medical insurance.

Paid extra

ava- and railway tickets to Gorno-Altaysk and back;
accommodation before and after the tour;
meals in the cafe;
additional excursions not included in the program;
alcohol and souvenirs;
bathhouse.

It's important to know

We provide all the necessary travel equipment, so you only need to take your personal belongings with you.

Sample list:

a sintepon jacket or a down jacket, even better if it is a windproof ski suit;
a cap;
pullover (warm fleece jacket);
track suit;
raincoat;
3-4 pairs of socks (a pair of woolen or insulated);
shoes (these can be sneakers with thick hard soles or trekking boots and lighter camp shoes);
T-shirt (2-4 pcs.);
personal hygiene items;
photo camera;
video camera;
lantern;
hoba (a small karimat on an elastic band, in the vernacular a podpopnik).

It will be more convenient if you pack all this in a backpack, but if you have a suitcase, then it's not scary.

Dates and Prices

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29 Apr – 3 May, 2026 5 days 4 nights

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6 – 10 May, 2026 5 days 4 nights

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