The crossroads of worlds. Sightseeing tour to Altai

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
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Duration
7 Days
6 Nights
Departures
  • Group departures
    • Dates for next season
    • 6 – 12 July, 2025
    • 3 – 9 August, 2025
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Accommodation
  • Hotel
    5 nights
  • Camp Site
    1 night
Comfort
  • Midscale
Difficulty
Easy
Suitable for everyone
Group
Up to 14 people
Minimum age
10 years old
Group meet at
Altai Republic, Gorno-Altaisk
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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
  • Day 3 - Chui meanders. Elangash. Excursion to the Altai village
  • Day 4 - Tarkhatinsky complex. Teply Klyuch Pass. Tarkhatinsky Lake
  • Day 5 - The valley of the Kam-Tyttugem River. The Telengit Museum. Walking tour to the waterfall
  • Day 6 - Lakes of the Uch-Kol. Mount Irbis-Tuu
  • Day 7 - Departure
Difficulty
Suitable for everyone
Tour organizer's comments

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

Accommodation

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 22,500 rubles.

Rasul Hotel or similar 5 nights

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.

Eco-complex "Nomad" 1 night

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

Personal equipment you need for the tour
  • 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.
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Dates and Prices

  • $1,032
    6 – 12 Jul, 2025 7 days 6 nights
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    3 – 9 Aug, 2025 7 days 6 nights
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