New Year's magic of Altai

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We invite you to a real adventure! We will go to the snowy Altai Mountains to celebrate the most unforgettable New Year. You will find: a Christmas tree decorated right in the forest, a warm wooden house, fragrant mulled wine, the crackle of a campfire, hundreds of shooting stars, a sauna and swimming in an ice hole.

And also: frozen waterfalls, blue lakes, an easy hike through majestic mountain ranges, visiting places of power and sacred complexes.

Location

Gorno-Altaysk, Barnaul, Novosibirsk

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Tour highlights

Katun's Eyes

We will walk along the ice of Katun to the ice-free blue lakes, which have received the poetic name "Eyes of Katun"

Mountain Spirits Gorge

Let's take an easy hike through the cult place of the Altaians, where the Dragon's Heart is located

Ski resort

If desired, we will go to the Manzherok GLK, where we can go skiing, snowboarding, tubing

The Swan Nature Reserve

Let's admire the beauty of these extraordinary birds

New Year's Program

We will celebrate the holiday in a cozy company in the forest or with a gloss in the banquet hall

Itinerary

Day 1 - Getting to know Altai. The Chuisky tract. Katun River. Patmos Island and Chemalskaya HPP
09.00-10.00 Meeting of the group at the airport of Gorno-Altaisk. We recommend a flight to this city.
Also, we can meet you:
07:00 Meeting of the group in Novosibirsk, (Lenin street-84, shopping center "Orange");
10:30 Meeting of the group near the city of Barnaul, Sea Buckthorn Group (Novoaltaysk, Dorozhnaya street-13).
The Chuisky tract is included in the list of the 10 most beautiful roads in the world, on this day we will get acquainted with only a small historical part of it. Today you will see 2 cardinal changes of landscapes and climate, admire the enchanting views of snow-capped peaks and bends of the Katun River (it does not freeze in winter).
Check-in at the campsite for 2 people per room.
Walk to Patmos Island, where you will see the chapel on the island, in the middle of the Katun River. A picturesque suspension bridge leads to the chapel.
Dinner, mulled wine and a dating evening.
Accommodation: campsite, double room, room amenities.
Meals included: dinner.
Excursions: 1. Acquaintance with Altai; 2. Patmos Island and Chemalskaya HPP.
By car: from Gorno-Altaysk — 90 km, from Barnaul — 320 km, from Novosibirsk — 540 km.

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Day 2 - Blue lakes "Eyes of Katun". The rite of fulfillment of desires. Celebrating the New Year
Breakfast.
A walk on the ice of Katun to the ice-free blue lakes, which have 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).
As an additional event, for an additional fee, a trip on the brutal snowmobile "Sokol" to the mountains, the cost is 6000 rubles per person.
Preparing for the New Year.
A wish fulfillment ceremony and a ritual around a large bonfire.
A festive dinner (paid additionally - 4,500 rubles per person, a detailed menu will be sent to you by the manager), an exchange of gifts, a New Year's Eve meeting under the chimes, mulled wine 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.

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Day 3 - The Gorge of spirits. Askat village of craftsmen
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.
Day 4 - Visit to the ski complex "Manzherok". The frozen Kamyshlinsky waterfall
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.
Next, the program to choose from:
Option 1. A walk through the snow-covered forest to the Kamyshlinsky waterfall.
14.30-15.10 Transfer.
15.10-17.20 Excursion through the charming cedar forest to the frozen blue waterfall – Kamyshlinsky.
17.10-18.00 Transfer to the "Territory of happiness".
18.00-19.30 Author's herbal tea with honey and a master class near a wood-burning stove.
19.30-22.00 Farewell dinner.
Option 2. Continuation of independent recreation at the Manzherok ski resort.
14.30-16.50 Independent rest at the ski resort.
At 16:50 boarding the bus in the parking lot.
16.50-18.00 Transfer to the "Territory of happiness".
18.00-19.30: Author's herbal tea with honey and a master class near a wood-burning stove.
19.30-22.00 Farewell dinner.
Accommodation: campsite, double room, shower and toilet in the room.
Meals: breakfast, dinner.
Excursions: 1. Kamyshlinsky waterfall; Recreation at the Manzherok GLK (extra charge).
The length of the route: by car – 80 km, on foot – 5 km.

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Day 5 - Lake of wild swans. Souvenir markets. Return transfer
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 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.

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Difficulty

Suitable for everyone

Accommodation

Camp Site

4 nights

Comfort

Midscale

The tour provides accommodation in a cozy campsite in the Chemalsky district, double rooms with amenities.

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

54,700 rubles for 1 person, with double Standard accommodation (shower and toilet in the room). The surcharge for single occupancy is 15,000 rubles.
53,700 rubles per 1 person, for triple occupancy in a family room (shower and toilet in the room), 1 shared bed, 1 single bed.
49,900 rubles per 1 person, for quadruple occupancy in a family room, 1 Double bed, 2 single beds (shower and toilet in the room).

The name of the campsite will be known closer to the start date of the tour, please specify when booking.

The tour provides accommodation in a cozy campsite in the Chemalsky district, double occupancy, room amenities. The name of the campsite will be known closer to the start date of the tour, please specify when booking.

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Tour conditions

Group

up to 18 tourists

Minimum age

5 years old

Duration

5 days 4 nights

Group meets at

Gorno-Altaysk, Barnaul, Novosibirsk

Included in price

transfer from the meeting city and back (Gorno-Altaysk, Barnaul, Novosibirsk);
Meals – 4 breakfasts;
Meals – 3 dinners;
Accommodation at the campsite – 4 nights;
Guided tours according to the tour program + entrance tickets, except for excursions and services marked "extra charge";
The work of guides and organizers.

Paid extra

air and railway tickets to Gorno-Altaysk, Barnaul, Novosibirsk and back.
meals (lunches) – the average check is 850-1000 rubles.;
services of the ski complex "Manzherok" according to the tariff of the resort;
New Year's Eve dinner – 4,500 rubles (dinner is optional, the menu is not ready yet).

It's important to know

Shoes: comfortable boots / valenki / ugg boots / boots for excursions (Without heels!!). The main thing is that the shoes are warm and do not slip. Because there is no asphalt in Altai, we walk along paths and a rocky surface. You can take warm slippers (it is convenient to walk indoors);

Outerwear: a ski suit (if not, then you can replace it with trousers on a sintepon and a non-blown jacket), a warm hat, a scarf or balaclava, ski gloves, or other warm mittens / gloves.

Clothing: warm sweater, thermal underwear (can be replaced with a warm tracksuit), wool socks, regular socks.

A personal first aid kit with the medicines you need. There are pharmacies along the route, but not everywhere and the choice of medicines is very limited.

Personal hygiene items: toothbrush, toothpaste, soap, shampoo, washcloth. flip-flops, a swimsuit (if you want to swim in Blue lakes).

Basic things can be carried in a suitcase. Things can be transported in any bags and suitcases. Do not take extra things with you. Altai hotels do not have a service for delivering things to the room, 90% of hotels are not equipped with elevators, you will carry things from the car to the room yourself.

A small backpack for radial walks. Where there will be everything you need for the day (dry mittens, a jacket, water or a thermos, a camera, etc.).

Sunscreens and glasses. Altai has a very active sun, even in frosty weather. Therefore, we recommend taking sunscreen.

Of the useful, but not mandatory things:

Individual small thermos flask,

A hob or a tourist seat.

A shoe dryer is optional, but it will be more comfortable to travel with them.

About alcohol (for whom it is relevant). You can take alcohol with you. There will be a choice in stores, but not much.

Cash!!! Cards are not accepted at souvenir markets, and there may not be a connection for transfer.