Summer holidays in the Altai Mountains

The excursion tour will present a different Altai – from the north to the south. It will be an easy acquaintance with almost the whole Altai. 

The journey will begin with the real pearl of Altai – Lake Teletskoye. You will enjoy a boat ride and get acquainted with its wonders – picturesque coves and beautiful waterfalls. 

Next in the program is an immersion in Altai culture on ethno-excursions, a visit to the temple on Kamenny island, the famous Chuisky tract and the amazing patterns of the Geyser Lake. And in the end, we will climb the cable car, explore the caves and refresh ourselves at the Kamyshlinsky waterfall.

Location

Russia, Altai Republic, Gorno-Altaysk
from
$886
$747
+ tickets to the starting point of the tour
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Duration
7 Days
6 Nights
Departures
  • Group departures
    • Dates for next season
    • 29 June – 5 July, 2025
    • 13 – 19 July, 2025
    • 27 July – 2 August, 2025
    • 10 – 16 August, 2025
or
Accommodation
  • or
    Hotel, Camp Site
    2 nights
Comfort
  • Midscale
Difficulty
Easy
Suitable for everyone
Group
Up to 18 people
Minimum age
6 years old
Group meet at
Russia, Altai Republic, Gorno-Altaysk
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Weekdays: 8am - 8pm
Weekends: 8am - 7pm (GMT +3)
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Tour highlights

The Hidden Lake
Let's be impressed by the amazing turquoise color of the water and the bottom with fancy patterns
Temple on the island of Patmos
We will walk over a long suspension bridge to the stone island, where the current temple is located
One of the most beautiful roads in the world
Let's take a ride along the famous road, surrounded by unforgettable views and included in the TOP 10 roads in the world
The Pearl of Altai
We will visit the sacred lake with crystal clear water and magnificent mountain scenery
Waterfall Shower
Let's be inspired by the noisy stream of falling water, and the bravest can stand under the Kamyshlinsky waterfall

Itinerary

  • Day 1 - Meeting, the way to Teletskoye Lake

    The day of arrival.

    Pick-up at the airport at 11:00. 

    If the guests arrive earlier on the first flights and there is no need to wait for anyone, then we will immediately go on a trip to Altai. 

    So, we meet everyone and go to Teletskoye Lake. 

    The road from Gorno-Altaysk will take about 4 hours with stops. 

    We are already starting to fall in love with the Altai Mountains. 

    Picturesque viewing platforms, springs will not pass.

    We will definitely stop at pancakes - a very tasty treat with whipped cream and local berries. 

    Upon arrival, we check into the hotel. 

    We usually meet with the guests in the evening, get acquainted around the campfire and discuss the future trip. 

    Dinner at the hotel

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  • Day 2 - Teletskoye Lake
  • Day 3 - Ethno-tour
  • Day 4 - Patmos Island. Valley of Spirits
  • Day 5 - Chuisky Tract, Geyser lake
  • Day 6 - Tavdinsky caves and Kamyshlinsky waterfall
  • Day 7 - Departure
Difficulty
Suitable for everyone

Accommodation

Accommodation
  • or
    Hotel, Camp Site
    2 nights
Comfort
  • Midscale

The tour provides accommodation in two hotels: a tourist complex on Lake Teletskoye and in the area of Nizhny Katun. The hotel depends on the date of arrival. The rooms are comfortable, with everything you need.

The cost of the tour depends on the type of accommodation, RUB/person:

The cost of the tourAccommodation in two hotels
double occupancy74 200
single occupancy100 500
extra space58 900

Below are the possible accommodation options, please specify more details when booking.

Artybash hotel complex or similar or Recreation center "Tursib" or similar 2 nights
Artybash hotel complex or similar

The Artybash Hotel is located at the entrance to the village of Artybash, surrounded by century–old pine trees, just 400 meters from the pearl of the Altai Mountains - Lake Teletskoye, one of the main attractions of Altai. 

The windows of the hotel offer a magnificent view of the source of the Biya River and the majestic mountains. On a well-maintained territory (about 1 hectare) there is a hotel building, barbecue gazebos capable of accommodating up to 30 people, picnic areas, a Russian sauna with access to the river. You can park your car in a secure parking lot. 

The distance to the nearest major cities is 154 km to Gorno–Altaisk, 417 km to Barnaul, 617 km to Novosibirsk. 

Studio Room:

Room size: from 27 sq.m. 

Number of seats: 2 main and 1 additional seat. 

In the room: double bed, 1 armchair, TV, hair dryer, tea pairs, tea, sugar, water in the bottle, slippers, bathrobes, bedside tables, mobile hanger, reading lamps, kettle, refrigerator. Additional seats: armchair-bed. Bathroom: toilet, shower cabin. 

Standard Room:

Room size: 15-21 sq. m. 

Number of seats (two accommodation options): 2 main seats and 1 additional seat; 2 main seats. 

In the room: 2 separate beds, TV, hair dryer, bedside tables, mobile hanger, reading lamp, refrigerator (in rooms with extra beds), kettle and tea pairs, hospitality items. Additional seats: armchair-bed. Bathroom: toilet, shower cabin.

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Another option
Recreation center "Tursib" or similar

The Tursib recreation center is located near the village of Katun on the picturesque bank of the river of the same name. The large territory of the campsite will allow you to spend a wonderful weekend or vacation in a wonderful place. There are large children's and sports grounds, an indoor water park with swimming pools, and a fitness center.

Private rooms or rental of a wooden cottage are available for accommodation. They are equipped with necessary furniture and modern amenities. The outdoor terrace in front of the cottage will allow you to organize an outdoor picnic. Different accommodation options are available for booking: from double rooms to family apartments.

The campsite has two restaurants. Here you can taste amazing dishes of European and traditional Russian cuisine. Vacationers can purchase barbecue facilities or bring them with them. In front of the houses there are specially equipped places for cooking barbecue. Refrigerators are installed in the houses to store food.

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Tour conditions

Group
up to 18 tourists
Minimum age
6 years old
Duration
7 days 6 nights
Group meets at
Russia, Altai Republic, Gorno-Altaysk

Included in price

  • meeting at the airport of Gorno-Altaisk;
  • accommodation in comfortable rooms;
  • meals: breakfast from the second day, lunch on the 5th day, dinner on the 1st and 6th day;
  • boat trip on Lake Teletskoye;
  • ethnoexcursion with lunch;
  • excursion program + transfer;
  • a tour guide and information support 24/7.

Paid extra

  • air and railway to Gorno-Altaysk and back;
  • medical insurance;
  • meals not specified in the tour program; 
  • entertainment outside the program;
  • payment for entrance to sightseeing sites: caves, waterfalls, cable car;
  • private transfer to the airport .

It's important to know

Personal equipment you need for the tour

Comfortable clothes and shoes are needed for this route. 

Sun protection products, bathing accessories and sun protection products.

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Dates and Prices

  • $747
    29 Jun – 5 Jul, 2025 7 days 6 nights
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  • $747
    13 – 19 Jul, 2025 7 days 6 nights
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  • $747
    27 Jul – 2 Aug, 2025 7 days 6 nights
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  • $747
    10 – 16 Aug, 2025 7 days 6 nights
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  • $747
    24 – 30 Aug, 2025 7 days 6 nights
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