Teletskoye Lake and Manzherok. Ski tour to Altai

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A driving trip with activities! On the tour you will visit two ski resorts with modern trails, accompanied by a professional instructor and a guide. The program is designed in such a way that both beginners and experienced skiers get the most positive emotions from the tour.

You will also find not only descents from the slopes, but also an interesting cultural program, visits to local attractions, and acquaintance with dishes of national cuisines.

Location

Altai Republic, Gorno-Altaysk

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Tour highlights

A warm welcome

Fragrant mulled wine on the campfire and the incredibly starry sky of Altai are waiting for us

Russian bathhouse

If desired, we will take a steam bath in a hot bathhouse and swim in clean snow

Winter drive

We will ride on modern ski slopes, and optionally on snowmobiles in the taiga

Frozen waterfall

We will walk over the suspension bridge over the Katun River and the fabulous winter forest to the crystal Kamyshlinsky waterfall

Altai Culture

The locals will hold a fire ceremony for us and treat us to a national dinner

Itinerary

Day 1 - Arrival in Gorno-Altaysk. Departure to the Artybash resort
We will meet at Gorno-Altaysk airport from 8:00 to 10:00.
We recommend purchasing tickets for morning flights (Aeroflot and S7).
Guests who travel by other means of transport need to be at the airport at the specified time.
We will meet at the airport, stop at a cafe and go to the Artybash resort – the area of Lake Teletskoye.
This is the northern Altai with a very pleasant microclimate – the average temperature here in winter is -10 degrees.
At the same time, the number of sunny days in winter is greater than in summer.
Winter in the valley of Lake Teletskoye is very comfortable – snowy, mild, almost without frost and cold piercing winds.
The journey takes about 3.5 hours (170km).
Upon arrival, accommodation, rest, dinner (included in the program).
Evening bonfire and a treat with fragrant mulled wine.

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Day 2 - Day of active recreation
After breakfast, we will go to the ski resort.
If you don't have your own equipment, we will help you rent it.
You can ski or snowboard until the evening.
The Artybash ski resort is located at an altitude of 1386 meters above sea level.
It offers stunning views of snow-capped mountain peaks and remote mountain ranges.
You can view them in more detail through binoculars, which are provided on the observation deck.
There is also a cafe “Tochka” on the top of Mount Kokuya, where you can have a cup of coffee or have a burger.
In the evening, you can visit the Russian sauna and swim in the clear snow (not included in the price).

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Day 3 - A day of active recreation. The dwelling of the northern people of Altai
We will also spend this day near Lake Teletskoye.
You can complement your ski vacation by snowmobiling in the taiga (not included in the price).
In the middle of the day, at about 15:00-16:00, we will visit a unique taiga place where the northern peoples of Altai live.
The locals will hold a fire ceremony for us, give us delicious tea cooked over a campfire, and treat us to a national dinner.
We won't want to leave this beautiful place.

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Day 4 - Transfer to the resort on the Manzherok
After breakfast, we will move to the Manzherok resort area.
Along the way, we will make several stops for photos – there are very beautiful natural places there!
We will drive about 230 kilometers.
During the trip, the guide will tell you about the culture, history and everyday life of Altai.
When we arrive at the hotel, we will settle in and relax.
Dinner will be at the cafe.

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Day 5 - Getting to know the resort. Active leisure
After breakfast, we go to get acquainted with the Manzherok resort and its possibilities.
There is also an equipment rental point for those who want to ski or snowboard.
You can have a snack and relax in the cafe.
One of the frequently asked questions about the weather at the Manzherok resort is “Is it cold there in winter?”.
The advantage of this resort is that there is practically no wind, so even severe frosts are easily tolerated.
The average temperature in winter is -10/-15 degrees, but it can drop to -25 degrees.

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Day 6 - Driving. Walk to Kamyshlinsky waterfall
After breakfast, we will go back to the Manzherok resort to go skiing or snowboarding.
In the middle of the day we will walk to the frozen Kamyshlinsky waterfall.
First, we will walk over the suspension bridge to the other bank of the Katun River, from where we can enjoy a beautiful view of the turquoise water making its way through the clear ice.
The photos here are simply amazing!
The second half of the day will be devoted to active recreation.

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Day 7 - Departure
On this day, we say goodbye to the guests.
Early departure from the hotel to the airport.
Approximately 8:00-8:30, travel time is about an hour.
If you have flights at other times, you can get to the place of departure on your own.
Check out of the hotel before 12.00.

Difficulty

Involves moderate physical activity

Accommodation

Hotel

6 nights

Comfort

Midscale

The tour provides accommodation in two comfortable hotels in the resorts of Artybash and Manzherok.

The cost of the tour for 1 person / rub. depending on the date of arrival and accommodation:

Dates	15.02.2024 19.02.2024 04.03.2024	02.01.2024
A place in a double room	76 200	91 700
Single occupancy	94 500	127 400
Extra space	53 340	69 600

It offers a garden, a shared lounge, a restaurant and a bar. Free private parking is available at the hotel. Bike rental is available for those who wish to explore the surrounding area. Free Wi-Fi is available in the rooms. There is also a private bathroom with free toiletries. Some rooms have a view of the river.