New Year's magic of Altai

Breakfast.

A walk on the ice of Katun to the ice-free blue lakes, which received the poetic name "Eyes of Katun".

Indeed, if you look at the lakes and the river flowing nearby from above, then the lakes are very similar to the eyes.

The bravest can swim in the clear blue water (t +9 degrees), there is a sauna nearby.

Lunch at the cafe (extra charge).

Preparing for the New Year.

A wish fulfillment ceremony and a ritual around a large bonfire.

Further, those who plan to spend the New Year with an organized program – make a move to the banquet hall (the cost of the banquet is 8000-12500 rubles per 1 person, depending on the type of banquet hall).

The rest of the participants remain at the base, where a banquet table will be set (the cost of a banquet dinner is 4000 rubles per 1 person), gifts will be exchanged and mulled wine will be organized in the winter forest by a hot campfire.

• Accommodation: campsite, double room, room amenities.
• Meals included: breakfast, mulled wine.
• Excursions: 1) Blue lakes are the eyes of Katun; 2) The rite of fulfillment of desires by the campfire.
• The length of the route by car is 80 km, on foot – 5 km.

Late breakfast.

A tour of the gorge of mountain spirits is a cult place of the Altaians, named after such an ancient name that scientists cannot decipher its meaning, it is a place of power.

In the gorge we will visit the stream of health, a frozen waterfall, an observation deck with stunning views of the Katun River valley.

Lunch (extra charge).

Next, we will take a walk through the village of Askat craftsmen, which is known for its artisans and unusual residents. 

Dinner, board games and evening socializing at the base.

• Accommodation: campsite, double room, shower and toilet in the room.
• Meals: breakfast, dinner.
• Excursions: 1. Gorge of mountain spirits; 2. Village of Askat masters.
• The length of the route by car is 96 km, on foot – 8 km.

08.00-09.00 Breakfast. 

09.00-10.10 Transfer.

10:10-14:30 Today we will visit the ultramodern ski complex "Manzherok", where everyone can find something to their liking.

You can go skiing, snowboarding or buns, take an excursion lift on a gondola lift, which offers a charming panorama of the mountains, ride a snowmobile, drink author's tea or mulled wine in a bar or restaurant with a great view, participate in animation activities that the mountain resort will prepare. 

You can have lunch in one of the restaurants or bars of the complex, or visit the Swedish line at the 3* or 5* hotel.

All events and services on the territory of the complex are paid for by the participants themselves. 

The group will meet at 14:30 in the parking lot near the bus. 

14:30-15:10 Transfer. 

15:10-17:10 Excursion through the charming cedar forest to the frozen blue waterfall – Kamyshlinsky. 

17:10-18:10 Transfer to the "Territory of happiness". 

18:10-19:30 Rest in the room. 

19:30-22:00: Farewell dinner.

• Accommodation: campsite, double room, shower and toilet in the room.
• Meals: breakfast, dinner.
• Excursions: 1. Kamyshlinsky waterfall; Rest on the GLK "Manzherok" (extra charge).
• The length of the route: by car – 80 km, on foot – 5 km.

07:00-08:00 Breakfast, packing, check out of the rooms.

08:00-11:30 Transfer to the Lebediny Nature Reserve.

A place where wild whooper swans and ducks stay for the winter. 

11:30-12:30 Walk along Lake Svetloye, where through the frosty haze you can admire graceful birds and feed them with oats.

This concludes our tour.

The farewell of the participants to each other.

Next, you have 3 program Options, depending on the conditions of departure/departure and the cities of return departure/departure.

Option 1. For those who plan to take off from Gorno-Altaysk on flights at 16:10.

And also, for those who plan to stay overnight in Gorno-Altaysk or continue their independent vacation in the Altai Republic.

12:30-14:30 Transfer to the airport of Gorno-Altaisk, transfer to the Igman hotel (we recommend booking accommodation there, in case of overnight stay in Gorno-Altaisk). 

Farewell of the participants. 

Option 2. For those who plan to fly or leave Barnaul.

12:30-13:30 Transfer to Biysk. 

13:30-14:30 Lunch at the cafe (self-paid). 

14:30-16:30 (17:00) Transfer to Novoaltaysk, Dorozhnaya str.-13, Sea Buckthorn Group. 

This location is a large roadside complex with a cafe, toilets, a recreation area, a shop, here you can call a taxi that will take you to the desired point in Barnaul. 

Please note! It is located near the city of Barnaul, but this is not Barnaul, the transfer is pass-through, without check-in to the city itself, the approximate travel time by taxi from the Sea Buckthorn Group to the airport of Barnaul is about 1 hour, the taxi is paid independently. 

Option 3. For those who plan to fly or leave Novosibirsk.

12:00-13:00 Transfer to Biysk. 

13:00-14:00 Lunch at the cafe (self-paid). 

14:00-21:30 Transfer to Novosibirsk, Lenin-84. 

Farewell.

We recommend staying at the Marins Park Hotel, you will be taken directly to the parking lot of this hotel.