The crossroads of worlds. Sightseeing tour to Altai

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The mysterious world of the southernmost region of the Altai Republic will reveal its secrets to the participants of this tour.

Thousands of rock carvings on the way of ancient nomads, the mysterious Tarkhatinsky complex, in the middle of the steppe, trails of wild animals, magnificent snow-capped peaks, Martian landscapes and blue lakes.

Comfortable enough accommodation in the conditions of the Altai mountains, local hospitality and delicious national food will add to the good impressions of the holiday.

Location

Altai Republic, Gorno-Altaisk

Sightseeing tours

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Tour highlights

A delicious immersion in Kazakh culture

We will have dinner in the national Kazakh yurt, where we will be fed dishes of Kazakh national cuisine

Altai Mars and the Moon

We will see various and amazing shades of rocks, take alien photos

Mysterious petroglyphs

Let's touch the history by looking at ancient drawings, some of them can be up to 11 thousand years old!

The world of wild animals

Herds of argali mountain sheep and ibex run here, which can be seen with the naked eye

The Ancient Observatory

Imagine how thousands of years ago our ancestors counted the stars

Itinerary

Day 1 - Check-in. Transfer to the village of Chibit
Meeting at the airport of Gorno-Altaisk.
Transfer to the eco-hotel "Taezhnik".
Getting to know the guide.
Breakfast for those who arrived at the Taiga before 10:30.
For those who wish, there is an excursion to Mount Cherepan, at the foot of which the hotel is located, for the rest of the free time, you can go to the shore of Katun.
Meeting those tourists who arrived before 13:00.
Lunch at the restaurant of the eco-hotel Taezhnik from 13:00 to 14:00.
If the whole group gathers early, then check out before lunch and have lunch at a cafe on the way.
After lunch, transfer to the Nomad eco-complex, about 6 hours on the way.
Accommodation in an eco-complex.
Dinner at the cafe.
car 350 km.

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Day 2 - Altai Mars. Immersion in Kazakh culture
Breakfast at the cafe e / k Nomad, or similar.
Eviction from the rooms.
Departure along the route the first excursion of this day will be a visit to the Mars fields – the Kyzyl-Chin tract, the tour is partially carried out on all-terrain vehicles.
After the end of the tour of Mars 1 and Mars 2, Mr. Ruppa goes to the district center of the village of Kosh-Agach, lunch at the cafe in the village of Kosh-Agach.
After lunch, an excursion to the Kazakh Museum.
Check-in at the hotel.
In the evening, a Kazakh dinner and a concert of Kazakh music.
car 140 km.

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Day 3 - Chui meanders. Elangash. Excursion to the Altai village
Breakfast in the cafe.
Departure for the tour.
The first object of the visit will be the Chuya meanders near the village of Ortolyk, with a bird's-eye view of the bends and branches of the Chuya River.
Then he moves off-road along the valley of the Elangash River to the Tanba-Tash petroglyphic complex, where about 30 thousand drawings are concentrated, some of them can reach 11 thousand years old.
Once upon a time, a transit road from China passed through this place, so there are many drawings related to the theme of the road.
At the end of the tour, the guests of Altai go to the Altai moon and Mars, the Mars that many other tourists have visited, and here you can compare your impressions with the red planet that you visited earlier.
Lunch in the form of a snack.
The further path runs to the Altai national village, where an excursion, a concert of Altai music and an Altai national dinner will be held for guests of the region.
Return to the hotel.
car 140 km.

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Day 4 - Tarkhatinsky complex. Teply Klyuch Pass. Tarkhatinsky Lake
Breakfast in the cafe.
Departure for the tour.
The first object of the visit on this day will be the Tarkhatinsky megalithic complex.
The Tarkhatinsky megalithic complex, also known as the Altai Stonehenge, is a cultural and historical stone structure, a sacred center, the oldest calendar of the late III – mid II millennium BC.
It is a circle with a diameter of about 60 m, lined with stones of different sizes.
The structure is precisely oriented to the cardinal directions.
Two pairs of megaliths form the so-called Western and Eastern Gates.
Megaliths of the first pair are called a Stone with a gap (it is split) and Bogatyr is the largest of the megaliths.
The other pair is a Stone with a nose (it has a stone protrusion similar to a nose) and a Sphinx.
At this megalith, from a certain angle, you can see the likeness of an animal's muzzle.
Scientists suggest that during the winter and summer equinoxes, fertility rituals once took place here.
The same idea arises when looking at the fifth megalith — a stone in the shape of a huge armchair.
It is called “Kabai-tash” — “Cradle Stone”, “Shaman's Chair” or “Cradle of Sartakpai”, after the legendary hero of Altai.
It is also covered with petroglyphs and one of the drawings on it depicts a woman leading a bull with round, almost closed horns.
In ancient mythology, such a bull symbolized the Sun, the masculine principle, and the woman — the Earth.
From their union, everything in the world appeared.
Such a sacred plot, symbolizing fertility, was clearly not accidentally carved on this megalith.
Perhaps that's why women who can't get pregnant go to Kabai Tash and leave gifts and offerings here.
There is also a version that the stones are arranged in a circle in such a way that they represent a model of the Solar System, which served as the basis for the scientists' version that this complex was also an ancient observatory.
Next, the group goes to the Teply Klyuch pass, with a height of 2900 meters, before the pass the group will make a stop at a thermal spring with radon content.
There is a small lake at the top of the pass.
Lunch in the form of a snack.
From the pass, in good weather, you can see the top of Tabyn-Bogdo-Ola, the Ukok plateau.
Return to the hotel, dinner.
UAZ 100 km.

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Day 5 - The valley of the Kam-Tyttugem River. The Telengit Museum. Walking tour to the waterfall
Breakfast in the cafe.
Departure for an excursion.
Today, travelers will visit the Telengit Museum of the Chui Steppe in the village of Kokorya, where they will learn about the history and culture of this people, the museum is a branch of the National Museum named after him. Anokhina.
At the end of the tour at the museum, the group goes on an excursion to the valley of the Kam-Tyttugem River.
The first stop during the tour will be another Altai Mars, the valley of the Kyzyl-Shin River, hidden from many travelers, in maroon and purple tones.
After enjoying the beauty, the travelers go further to the valley of the Kam-Tyttugem River – a sacred place for indigenous people, and in addition the habitat of the red book snow leopard, the valley is also famous for its archaeological sites.
Depending on the weather conditions and the condition of the group, you can take a hike in the waterfall.
Lunch in the form of a snack on the riverbank.
Return to the hotel, dinner at the cafe.
100 km by car, 8 km on foot.

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Day 6 - Lakes of the Uch-Kol. Mount Irbis-Tuu
Breakfast in the cafe.
Departure to the route.
On this day, travelers will visit a secluded valley, where a chain of lakes Uch-Kol is located.
Lunch in a small cafe.
After lunch, the group sets off to the highest point of the Yuzhno-Chui ridge – Mount Irbis-Tuu, whose height is 3967 meters above sea level.
Return to the hotel.
Dinner at the cafe.
UAZ 140 km.

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Day 7 - Departure
Breakfast in the cafe.
Check out of the rooms.
Transfer to the eco-hotel Taezhnik.
On the way, travelers visit the “Geyser” Lake, the confluence of the Chuya and Katun rivers, the Chike-Taman pass.
Dinner at the restaurant of the eco-hotel Taezhnik.
Lunch at a roadside cafe.
Transfer to Gorno-Altaysk, for those who have independently booked an additional one.a night in the city.
For those who travel to the cities of Novosibirsk and Barnaul, the approximate departure time is 22:30 either by car or by bus (optional or in the absence of cars).
car 450 km.

Difficulty

For any person

Tour organizer's comments

The route is suitable for everyone, it does not require special physical training.

Accommodation

Hotel

5 nights
Camp Site

1 night

Comfort

Midscale

The tour provides accommodation in a hotel in double rooms with amenities.

Single accommodation on request. The surcharge for single accommodation starts from 20,800 rubles.

Rasul Hotel is located in the village of Kosh-Agach in the Altai Republic, 455 km from Gorno-Altaysk and 60 km from the border with Mongolia. The Rasul Hotel has cozy rooms, courteous staff, and comfortable living conditions. Free WI-FI, a cozy kitchen with all the necessary utensils, a mini sauna, an American pool, an ironing board with an iron.

Tour conditions

Group

up to 14 tourists

Minimum age

10 years old

Duration

7 days 6 nights

Group meets at

Altai Republic, Gorno-Altaisk

Included in price

three meals a day, lunches during excursions in the form of snacks;
transportation, according to the tour program;
payment for accommodation in the tourist complex of Kosh-Agach village, in rooms with amenities;
rent of UAZ trucks;
the work of a guide;
payment of fees for visiting sightseeing sites;
medical and accident insurance;
concert of Kazakh and Altai music

Paid extra

air and railway tickets to Gorno-Altaysk/ Barnaul/ Novosibirsk and back;
tick insurance – 400 rubles.;
transfer to the Taezhnik tourist complex and back, except for a group transfer from/to the Gorno-Altaysk airport.

It's important to know

travel bag, suitcase or backpack, for transporting personal items from your home and throughout the route;
a small backpack that will be useful to you during radial exits, for carrying all sorts of small things (bottles of water, napkins, sunscreen, etc.);
comfortable shoes (sneakers, sneakers. Shoes should not be new and rub) and socks, preferably cotton, 2-3 pairs;
warm clothes. You should always be prepared for the fact that it can be cold in the mountains even in July. (Sweatshirt or sweater, beanie, warm socks, insulated trousers or something to wear under trousers);
comfortable outerwear. Trousers that do not restrict movement, in which it will be convenient to walk over rough terrain (as well as take a horse ride, if it is included in your chosen tour), a windbreaker that does not blow through or a light jacket, you can also use an option that protects from rain;
a headdress (cap, hat, bandana, etc.) is required!;
sunglasses and sun protection products with a high degree of protection (UF 40-50);
2-3 T-shirts or T-shirts (or something similar) and/or light shirts with long sleeves (so as not to burn in the sun);
personal hygiene products;
individual medicines. A general first aid kit is issued for the group, but it contains a standard set of standard ailments;
means of photo and video fixation of the surrounding world of mountains, with a stock of flash drives and a charger.

Advice from the tour organizers: to buy air tickets to the airport of Gorno-Altaysk (the capital of the Altai Republic) from the arrival time to 12:00 because delivery from the airport to the Taiga takes 25 minutes.

Delivery from Barnaul (Altai Territory-neighboring region) to Taiga takes 4-5 hours.

The cost of group delivery from Gorno-Altaisk airport to the Taezhnik tourist complex (round trip) as a gift when purchasing this tour.

The delivery time is adjusted depending on the time of arrival of the aircraft, the final meeting time is formed on the eve of the start of the tour.

A group transfer means gathering tourists who arrive at about the same time.

Tourists may have to wait for the arrival of the next plane within 1 hour.

If tourists do not want to wait at the airport, or want to leave the airport outside the specified time, the service is provided in the form of a car call, tourists pay with a driver on their own.

On the eve of the start date of the tour, we will inform all tourists arriving at our airport about the time when they will be picked up from the airport, taking into account the arrival time of the aircraft.

We can pick you up for free from hotels located only between Gorno-Altaisk airport and the eco-hotel Taezhnik, on the way from the airport.

Delivery from Gorno-Altaisk hotels is paid additionally, according to the taxi fare.

An individual transfer from/to the airport is paid additionally, according to the taxi fare.

Delivery to any hotel after the end of the tour is for an additional fee, except for hotels located between the eco-hotel Taezhnik and the airport, according to the group transfer to the airport.

When leaving Gorno-Altaisk airport at the end of the route, our managers directly or through guides inform tourists about the time of departure from the base, the waiting time is + 5 minutes by the specified time. The rest is considered late, and the group transfer does not work.

The order of the delivery option is carried out at any time from the moment of booking the tour, but no later than 7 days before its start.

Delivery from Barnaul: buy tickets with arrival time before 8:00.

We will arrange a transfer for an additional fee.the cost of prefabricated cars (taxi drivers).

Meeting at Barnaul airport (from 5:50 to 7:50 am), meeting at Barnaul railway station from 8:00 to 9:00 am.

If you arrived in Barnaul in advance or live there, you will coordinate the meeting place with the driver, he will pick you up if he is on his way, if not, he will indicate the meeting place.

The car leaves if the delivery group is assembled in full.

The driver will have your contact phone numbers, along with information about the place and time of the meeting, the driver will contact you.

Cars do NOT go on the route without meeting all tourists, provided that all planes arrive on time (the waiting time can be adjusted by 1 hour).

If the plane is late for 1 hour or more, the formed cars are sent on the flight, your contact details are transferred to the driver of another car and the departure time depends on the set of the car.

We kindly ask you to TURN on your phones immediately after boarding the plane so that the drivers can contact you and take with them those phones whose numbers are indicated in the application.

Departure from the Taezhnik t/c is carried out at 22:30 on the day of the end of the route (optional), or at 10:30-11:00 the next day. The journey time is 3-4 hours.

In the absence of cars, departure by regular bus is possible.

The cost of delivery in prefabricated cars: from 1500.00 from Barnaul airport to Taiga in one direction; from 1200.00 rubles from the railway station to Taiga in one direction. The cost is approximate, depends on the carrier's tariff, payment is made on the spot to the driver.

It is possible to arrange an individual transfer at any time, in agreement with us, the cost of such a transfer starts from 7000,00 rubles per car, such a transfer is ordered in advance.

We ask you to inform us about the actual delays in departure time (by message, NOT by phone, to 8-913-990-67-74, so that we can meet you in a timely manner.

Delivery from Novosibirsk in both directions is carried out on regular buses of the Novosibirsk bus station, or on tourist buses, depending on the selected date of the tour, if tourist buses do not run on the day you need, tourists purchase tickets on their own on the website https://e-traffic.ru / or on another website that sells tickets, or at the ticket offices of the Novosibirsk bus station.

To make it to the beginning of the tour, you need to purchase a ticket for the Novosibirsk - Chemal flight, to the Manzherok village stop (get off before reaching 2.5 km to the village near the monument to Shishkov, or at the Taezhnik t\ k, which you ask the driver in advance) with a departure time from the bus station at 22:15 (from the bus station located near the railway train station - 22:45), departure date on the day preceding the start date of the tour.

Tickets can be purchased 10 days before departure day.

The return trip is carried out by bus from Chemal-Novosibirsk, the departure time from Taezhnik is 22:40 - 23:00, the bus must be stopped at Taezhnik.

The arrival time in Novosibirsk is 7:15, when purchasing tickets from Novosibirsk, you need to take this into account.

The cost of delivery depends on the cost of flight tickets.

All of the above delivery options can be combined!

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