Palettes of Altai

In just 5 days you will visit interesting locations located in the mountainous Ulagan and Kosh-Agach districts of the Altai Republic. You will see the most beautiful places, making stops along the Chui tract, enjoy a bird's-eye view of the Chulyshman Valley, get to the edge of a thousand lakes, become conquerors of Mars and walk along the lunar trails. 

You will also go to a unique place – the Tarkhatinsky megalithic complex, created in ancient times in the middle of the Chui steppe and used as an observatory, and then taste dishes of Kazakh national cuisine.

Location

Altai Republic, Gorno-Altaisk
from
$619
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Duration
5 Days
4 Nights
Departures
  • Group departures
    • Dates for next season
    • 17 – 21 September, 2025
    • 3 – 7 October, 2025
or
Accommodation
  • Camp Site
    4 nights
Comfort
  • Basic+
Difficulty
Moderate
Involves moderate physical activity
Group
Up to 14 people
Minimum age
7 years old
Group meet at
Altai Republic, Gorno-Altaisk
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Tour highlights

The unique colors of autumn
We will see bright contrasting rivers, orange leaves of trees, a small snow cover on the tops of mountains and hazy haze
Moon trails
Let's take a walk through the amazing Martian and lunar landscapes of the autumn Altai
Beautiful mountain lake
We will see the beautiful lake Kidelu, in the waters of which the surrounding world is reflected
Delicious Kazakh dishes
A colorful lunch is waiting for us in the national Kazakh yurt

Itinerary

  • Day 1 - Meeting. Chui Highway Tour

    Meeting at the airport of Gorno-Altaisk. 

    Group transfer to the Taezhnik eco-hotel, acquaintance with the guide and other members of the group. 

    A set breakfast in the restaurant of the eco-hotel. 

    Familiarization with safety procedures. 

    Departure to the route along the Chui tract – one of the most beautiful roads in the world, where the landscape changes almost at every turn. 

    The first stop will be the highest Seminsky pass.

    Which will be followed by a short tour. 

    Then transfer to the cafe where lunch will be organized. 

    The next stop is the top of the serpentine Chike-Taman pass.

    Where guests will have a walk to the observation deck overlooking the old Chuisky tract. 

    After the tour, transfer to the Nomad eco–complex. 

    Placement. 

    Dinner at the cafe "Nomad".

    car 346 km.

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  • Day 2 - Excursion to Altai Mars, Moon and Geyser Lake
  • Day 3 - Excursion to the Katu-Yaryk pass
  • Day 4 - Tarkhatinsky megalithic complex. Chibit waterfalls
  • Day 5 - Petroglyphs. The confluence of Chuya and Katuni. Departure
Difficulty
Involves moderate physical activity
Tour organizer's comments

The tour is an excursion, there are excursions in the walking format of 5-8 km on foot.

Accommodation

Accommodation
  • Camp Site
    4 nights
Comfort
  • Basic+

The tour provides accommodation in a tourist complex.

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

Double roomSingle room
61 50074 000
Eco-complex "Nomad" 4 nights

The Nomad tourist complex, located near the village of Chibit on the shore of Chuya, perfectly combines these two qualities: comfortable comfortable houses and the untouched nature of the Mazhoy Gorge. It fully meets the stated word "ECO" — environmentally friendly houses, and all buildings are placed to minimally harm nature.

Accommodation: "Standard comfortable room in the Capricorn building".
In the room: two 1.5-double beds (or a double bed), a full bathroom, towels, free Wi-Fi, TV.

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Tour conditions

Group
up to 14 tourists
Minimum age
7 years old
Duration
5 days 4 nights
Group meets at
Altai Republic, Gorno-Altaisk

Included in price

  • three meals a day in the cafe;
  • transportation according to the tour program in the tour bus. class;
  • payment for accommodation in the tourist complex “Nomad” (triple occupancy is only possible for a general application);
  • excursion to the Katu-Yaryk pass, Mars and the Moon in an all-terrain vehicle;
  • the work of a guide;
  • payment of fees for visiting sightseeing sites;
  • medical and accident insurance.

Paid extra

  • air and railway tickets to Gorno-Altaisk and back;
  • tick insurance;
  • transfer to and from the Taezhnik tourist complex, with the exception of a group transfer from/to Gorno-Altaysk airport.

It's important to know

Are tickets included in the price of the tour?

Air and railway tickets are not included in the price of the tour. You can purchase them yourself or contact us for help.

Dates and Prices

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  • $619
    17 – 21 Sep, 2025 5 days 4 nights
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  • $619
    3 – 7 Oct, 2025 5 days 4 nights
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