New Year's pearl of Altai

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A real adventure! We will go to the snowy Altai Mountains to celebrate an unforgettable New Year. What is worth only 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..

You will also find frozen waterfalls, blue lakes, an easy hike along the majestic sleeping dragon ridge, visits to places of power, sacred complexes and Lake Teletskoye.

Location

Gorno-Altaysk, Barnaul, Novosibirsk

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Tour highlights

The charm of Lake Teletskoye

Let's admire the amazing views of the lake and take beautiful photos

Katun's Eyes

Let's walk along the ice of Katun to the ice-free blue lakes, which have received the poetic name "Eyes of Katun"

New Year's Program

We will celebrate the holiday in a cozy company at a campsite in the mountains

Ski resort

We will visit a ski resort where we can go skiing, snowmobiling, tubing

Itinerary

Day 1 - Getting to know Altai. The Chuisky tract. Kamyshlinsky waterfall
08:00-09:00 Meeting of the group at the airport of Gorno-Altaysk. We recommend a flight to this city.
We can also meet you.:
06:00 In Novosibirsk (Vokzalnaya Magistral-1, Marins Park Hotel);
09:30 Near Barnaul, Sea Buckthorn Group (Novoaltaysk, Dorozhnaya St., 13).
The transfer will take place along the Chuisky tract highway (included in the list of the 10 most beautiful roads in the world), today we will get acquainted with only a small historical part of it.
Check into comfortable rooms, have a short rest after the flight.
Next, we will have an excursion through the charming cedar forest to the frozen blue waterfall – Kamyshlinsky.
There are hundreds of fluffy rabbits in the forest (near the waterfall) that are not afraid of humans.
Supper.
An evening of dating.
Accommodation: campsite, double room, room facilities (possibly triple and quadruple, by agreement).
Meals included: dinner.
Excursions: Walk to Kamyshlinsky waterfall.
By car: from Gorno-Altaysk — 90 km, from Barnaul — 320 km, from Novosibirsk — 540 km.
Day 2 - Blue lakes "Eyes of Katun". Patmos Island and the observation deck over the Katun River
Breakfast.
A walk on the ice of Katun to the ice-free blue lakes, poetically called the "Eyes of Katun". Indeed, if you look at the lakes and the river flowing nearby from above, 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 a cafe (extra charge).
In the afternoon, you will have a walk to O. Patmos.
Guided tour of the picturesque island of Patmos and the Chemalskaya hydroelectric power station.
You will walk along the suspension bridge to the chapel located on the island, right in the middle of the mountain river.
Next, you will walk along the goat trail to the oldest hydroelectric power station in Russia in the 30s, the trail runs along the edge of the mountain with a magnificent view of Katun.
Preparing for the New Year.
The New Year's Eve party will be held in a cozy restaurant hall with a presenter, festive decoration and a chic banquet table with a wide variety of dishes (the cost of a banquet dinner is 8000-10000 rubles, a detailed menu will be sent by the manager).
Accommodation: campsite, double room, room facilities.
Meals included: breakfast.
Excursions: Blue Lakes – the eyes of Katun. Kamyshlinsky waterfall.
The length of the route by car is 80 km, on foot – 5 km.
Day 3 - The Gorge of spirits. Askat village of craftsmen
Late breakfast.
The tour through 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, and an observation deck with stunning views of the Katun River Valley.
Lunch (extra charge).
At the end of the day, we will take a walk through the artisan village of Askat, which is known for its artisans and unusual inhabitants.
There we will get acquainted with various types of creativity, learn how to play ethnic instruments and even create our own ethnic group.
Dinner 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 Ascat craftsmen.
The length of the route by car is 96 km, on foot – 8 km.
Day 4 - Visit to the GLK "Manzherok". Ethnographic tour in the village
Breakfast.
Check out of the rooms.
Next, a trip to the GLK "Manzherok", where you can go skiing, snowboarding, tubing.
The net time at the resort is about 2.5-3 hours + 1.0-0.5 hours for lunch at a restaurant or cafe.
If you don't like skiing, then you can take an excursion climb up the mountain in a gondola lift closed from the wind. Also, the complex has a large number of cafes, restaurants and all kinds of entertainment for the guests of the resort.
Lunch at a cafe (extra charge).
13:30-16:30 After lunch, we will drive to Gorno-Altaysk.
There we will make a stop near the picturesque Altai village, where you will get acquainted with the peculiarities of the culture of the Altai people and taste local dishes.
16:30-20:30 Transfer along the bends of the Biya River to Lake Teletskoye (160 km).
20:30-22:00: Dinner.
Check-in at the Manul Kel estate or similar.
Accommodation: campsite, double room, shower and toilet in the room.
Meals: breakfast, dinner.
Excursions: 1. Rest at the Manzherok Ski Resort (ski pass and equipment rental are paid additionally), ethnographic excursion.
By car: 80 km. Walking distance : 5 km

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Day 5 - Teletskoye Lake. Tilan Tuu Observation Deck
Breakfast.
Walk to the Tilan Tuu observation deck, which offers a great view of Lake Teletskoye.
Visit to the sacred silver spring.
Lunch at a cafe (extra charge).
Walk to the waterfalls of the third river.
Sauna (Russian wood-burning), 4 hours for all group members.
Supper.
Accommodation: campsite, double room, room facilities.
Meals: breakfast, dinner.
Excursions: Tilan-Tuu, Silver spring, waterfalls of the third river.
By car: 180 km. Walking distance: 2 km.

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Day 6 - Teletskiy Ski resort. Snowmobiling on the ice of Lake Teletskoye on request
Breakfast.
Today we will set off on an unusual route to the highest mountain of the northern coast – Kokuya. It is there that the new ski complex "Teletsky" is located.
You can go skiing, snowboarding, and try tubing slopes. The trails are suitable for both beginners and experienced skiers.
In the afternoon, those who wish can ride snowmobiles on the ice of Lake Teletskoye (additional charge).
Return to the base.
Farewell dinner and companionship in a warm company.
Accommodation: campsite, double room, room facilities.
Meals: breakfast, dinner.
Excursions: 1. Ski resort; 2. Snowmobile trip on the lake ice (extra charge).
Route length: by car – 20 km, on foot – 3 km.

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Day 7 - Souvenir markets. Return transfer
09:00-10:00 Breakfast, packing, check-out.
10:00-14:00: Transfer to Gorno-Altaysk.
14:00-15:00 Lunch at a cafe in Gorno-Altaysk (extra charge).
Next, there are several program options:
1 Option. If you are staying overnight in Gorno-Altaysk.
15:00-15:10 Transfer to the Igman Hotel, where we recommend that you stay (pay for the accommodation yourself).
Completion of the tour.
As an additional program, you can visit the Tilan Tuu observation deck, which offers excellent views of the city.
If you are working, we also highly recommend visiting the National Museum. Anokhina.
Option 2. If you are traveling to Barnaul.
15:10-19:30 Transfer from Gorno-Altaysk to the Sea Buckthorn Hotel Complex (Novoaltaysk, Dorozhnaya str., 13).
Completion of the tour.
Please note that the transfer is a pass-through and does not enter the city of Barnaul itself!
The end point of the route is a 1-hour drive to Barnaul airport, from the Sea Buckthorn Hotel complex you can order a taxi to the airport or to Barnaul railway station.
Option 3. If you are traveling to Novosibirsk.
15:10-23:30 Transfer to Novosibirsk.
The tour ends at the address – Novosibirsk, Lenin street-84, opposite the railway station.
We recommend that you stay at the Marins Park Hotel or the Park Inn Radisson Hotel for the night, as our trip is underway.

Difficulty

Suitable for everyone

Accommodation

Camp Site

6 nights

Comfort

Midscale

Accommodation will take place at 2 cozy campsites along the route — in Maiminsky/In the Chemalsky district and on Lake Teletskoye. In double rooms with amenities (triple and quadruple rooms are available on request).

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

91,500 rubles. for 1 person, with double occupancy "standard" (shower and toilet in the room). The surcharge for single occupancy is 32,000 rubles.

Please specify the name of the campsites closer to the start of the tour. The possible placement options are shown below.

Accommodation in double rooms with amenities (possible triple and quadruple rooms on request). Please specify the exact location when booking.

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Tour conditions

Group

From 12 to 18 tourists

Minimum age

5 years old

Duration

7 days 6 nights

Group meets at

Gorno-Altaysk, Barnaul, Novosibirsk

Included in price

transfer to Novosibirsk/ Barnaul/city Gorno-Altaysk – camp site – Gorno-Altaysk/city Barnaul/city Novosibirsk;
meals – 6 breakfasts in the cafe;
meals – 5 dinners in a cafe;
accommodation at camp sites – 6 nights;
sauna – 1 time (4 hours per group);
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 750-1000 rubles.;
ski complex services (ski or snowboard rental for the whole day – check on the ski resorts' websites; the cost of the lift – check on the ski resorts' websites;
snowmobile trip on the ice of Lake Teletskoye – 10,000 rubles.;
New Year's banquet - 8000 -12000 rubles/adult. Participation in the banquet is mandatory when buying a tour, as the banquet is booked for the entire group.

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. The 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.

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19 Nov, 2025

I really enjoyed communicating with Anastasia and her colleagues. They responded quickly and clearly to all my questions and gave helpful advice. A great team. well done!!! I’ll definitely send some photos later; there are so many that I just couldn’t choose. THANK YOU for a wonderful trip.