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
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$921
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Duration
5 Days
4 Nights
Departures
  • Group departures
    • 3 – 7 September
    • 10 – 14 September
    • 17 – 21 September
    • 24 – 28 September
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Accommodation
  • Camp Site
    4 nights
Comfort
  • Basic+
Difficulty
Moderate
Involves moderate physical activity
Group
From 6 to 14 tourists
Minimum age
7 years old
Group meet at
Altai Republic, Gorno-Altaisk
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Weekends: 8am - 7pm (GMT +3)
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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-Altaysk.

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

    Set breakfast in the eco-hotel restaurant.

    Familiarization with safety procedures.

    Departure to the route along the Chuisky highway, 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 given a short tour.

    Then transfer to the cafe where lunch will be organized.

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

    Where guests will walk to the observation deck with a view of the old Chuisky tract.

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

    Placement.

    Dinner at the Nomad cafe.

    by 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.:

Triple room (for one request)Double roomSingle room
69 50072 00085 500
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
From 6 to 14 tourists
Minimum age
7 years old
Duration
5 days 4 nights
Group meets at
Altai Republic, Gorno-Altaisk

Included in price

  • breakfasts and lunches, 5 days, dinner on the first day;
  • transportation according to the tour program in the tour bus. class;
  • payment for accommodation in a tourist complex “Nomad” (triple occupancy is only possible for a general application);
  • Katu-Yaryk Pass, Mars and Moon tour by off-road vehicle;
  • The guide's job;
  • payment of fees for visiting sightseeing sites;
  • medical and accident insurance.

Paid extra

  • air and railway tickets to Gorno-Altaysk and back;
  • dinners 2-5 days of the route;
  • tick insurance;
  • transfer to the Taezhnik tourist complex and back, except for a group transfer from/to the airport of Gorno-Altaysk.

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

  • $921
    3 – 7 Sep 5 days 4 nights
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  • $921
    10 – 14 Sep 5 days 4 nights
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  • $921
    17 – 21 Sep 5 days 4 nights
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  • $921
    24 – 28 Sep 5 days 4 nights
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  • $921
    1 – 5 Oct 5 days 4 nights
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Reviews

  • IS
    Ivan Suslenok
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    25 Jun, 2025
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    The provider truly deserves the highest praise. Achieving such seamless coordination in every aspect—from logistics to team dynamics—is no small feat. Even thoughtful touches like being able to buy a company-branded T-shirt add to the experience. Thank you for all your hard work and for the unforgettable memories. We’ll definitely be back for the next tour—with you and your wife.
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    Svetlana Chikina
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    17 Jun, 2025
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    This was my first time on a tour like this — it felt just like home. Not only was everything essential for the trip well-organized (meals, transportation, excursions), but every effort was made to ensure our comfort and convenience. We had an evening of introductions, cozy tea gatherings, and on the last day, we even received gifts and certificates. Special thanks to our guide, Ekaterina — she felt like a caring mother throughout the trip: if you stumbled on a mountain trail, she’d offer her hand; if you hurt your finger, she'd have a bandage ready; if it started to rain, she'd hand you a raincoat; and if you were craving something sweet, she’d bring you coffee with candy. Many thanks also to our driver, Alexandr.
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    Yulia
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    12 May, 2025
    Everything was top-notch! Thank you! We'll definitely recommend it to all our friends and family!