The Big Altai. Winter fairy tale

Delicious breakfast with a view of the frozen river and the Christmas trees in the frost. 

A walk on the ice of Katun to the blue lakes, which received the poetic name of the Eyes of Katun. 

Indeed, if you look from above at the lakes and the Katun River flowing nearby, then 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. 

Next, you will find a program to choose from, depending on your preferences:

Option 1: Manzherok Ski Resort.

Here you can try out skiing, snowboarding or tubing on modern trails of various difficulty levels (the approximate opening time of the winter season at the resort is December 05-10, before this period only option 2 can be considered).

All services of the ski complex are paid additionally, according to the rates of the ski complex.

Option 2: Walk to the Kamyshlinsky waterfall and the bison reserve.

A walk through the winter forest to the frozen Kamyshlinsky waterfall. 

The bison sanctuary, where 48 bison live (this animal species is on the verge of extinction).

You will be able to see these majestic animals and treat them to apples. 

Dinner cooked over a fire. A hot and beautiful sauna with a fireplace + a hot furako font in the open air.

Accommodation: mountain hotel "Territory of Happiness", double (possibly triple and quadruple, by agreement), room facilities or similar.

Meals included: breakfast, dinner.

Excursions and activities: Blue lakes – the eyes of Katun, an event to choose from – a ski resort or a walk to Kamyshlinsky waterfall + bison reserve.

Car: 80 km. Walking distance: 5 km.

Breakfast, check out of the rooms. 

Today we are leaving for another district of the Altai Republic. 

Next, our road will lie through the Seminsky Pass (1717 m), where the Olympic Reserve biathlon base and a large souvenir market are located. 

A walk along the forest path. 

Lunch (extra charge). 

Sightseeing tour of the Uch Enmek Nature Park.

You will get acquainted with one of the most sacred and mystical places in Altai, you will see the most ancient archaeological sites, the mystery of which scientists are still puzzling over. 

Next, you will go to the border territories with Mongolia, there will be wonderful, fascinating landscapes outside the window. 

Visit the place of power at the confluence of the two rivers Chuya and Katuni. 

Check-in at the picturesque hotel with panoramic windows "River lands". 

Dinner at the cafe. 

For an additional fee, it is possible to rent very beautiful panoramic private baths in the winter forest.

Excursions: Seminsky Pass; Uch Enmek Nature Park; Chike-Taman Pass; Ilgumen rapids; Tsaplinsky Bridge; Confluence of two rivers Chuya and Katuni. 

Accommodation: hotel "River lands", double room, shower and toilet in the room or similar.

Meals included: breakfast, dinner.

Car: 350 km. Walking distance: 5 km.

Breakfast. 

Check out of the rooms. 

A walk to the geyser lake (hidden), at the bottom of this lake lies blue clay, which gives it such a deep color. 

A tour of the magnificent panorama of the North Chui ridge.

Lunch (extra charge). 

A trip to the border with Mongolia. 

You will see how the landscapes outside the window will change, herds of camels will graze near the road, snow will almost disappear, the mountains will acquire a different relief and color. 

It is in this remote and inaccessible area that the Red Book snow leopards, argali sheep and Manul cat live.

Return along the Chui highway to the hotel. 

Dinner in the winter forest, tasting of tinctures. 

For an additional fee, it is possible to rent very beautiful panoramic private baths. 

Excursions: Geyser Lake; Panorama of the North Chui ridge; Sights of the Chui tract.

Accommodation: hotel "River lands", double room, shower and toilet in the room or similar.

Meals included: breakfast, dinner.

Car: 80 km. Walking distance: 5 km.

Breakfast with a view of the snow-covered forest and mountains. 

Check out of the rooms. 

In the morning we will go to the unusual rocky object Red Gate. 

We will drive along a narrow and picturesque gorge, the road will gain altitude. 

From the window you will see mountains, the purest snow, transparent lakes under the ice. 

Stop at Kidel Lake.

The ascent to the Ulagan pass, a significant place of power for the Altai people. 

From the height of the pass, fantastic views of hundreds of kilometers around open up, thoughts are cleansed here, and the heart is filled with love for life and the surrounding space. 

Stop for lunch at a cafe (extra charge). 

Return along the Chui highway with a stop at the Shirlak waterfall and Ilgumen rapids. 

Settling into the "Territory of happiness". 

A farewell dinner. 

Excursions: Red Gate; Kidel Lake; Ulagan pass; Shirlak Waterfall; Sights of the Chui tract.

Accommodation: the Territory of Happiness hotel, double room, shower and toilet in the room or similar.

Meals included: breakfast, dinner.

Car: 350 km. Walking distance: 3 km.

08:00-08:45 Breakfast. 

Check out of the rooms. 

As an additional option, you can extend your stay at the Territory of Happiness hotel for additional nights (the cost of accommodation is 5,500 rubles). 

08:45-10:45 Transfer to Gorno-Altaisk airport.

Farewell to the participants departing on the morning flights of Aeroflot.

10:50-11:30 Transfer from Gorno-Altaisk airport to Gorno-Altaisk (bus station).

Car: 90 km.