The flowering of the maralnik and the Lower Katun

Immerse yourself in a unique journey through Altai: participation in the Maralnik Blossom Festival among fragrant locations, an exciting hike to the Tavda Caves and a visit to the Island of Patmos. 

Enjoy the confluence of mountain rivers and the majestic Sartykpai Gates, immerse yourself in the history of the Chemalskaya hydroelectric power station with bungee rides and swinging bridges, explore the Valley of Mountain Spirits, the Chechkysh waterfall and the island of the Heart of Katun from a bird's-eye view. If desired, enjoy a horse riding tour through Maralnik, as well as discover Kamyshlinsky waterfall and Manzherok. Your unforgettable adventure is already waiting for you!

Location

Altai Republic, Gorno-Altaysk
from
$249
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Duration
3 Days
2 Nights
Departures
  • Group departures
    • 1 – 3 May
or
Accommodation
  • Guest House
    2 nights
Comfort
  • Basic+
  • Midscale
  • Upscale
Difficulty
Easy
Suitable for everyone
Group
From 18 to 45 tourists
Minimum age
7 years old
Group meet at
Altai Republic, Gorno-Altaysk
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Weekends: 8am - 7pm (GMT +3)
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Tour highlights

"Altai sakura"
Pink-purple fragrant maralnik will give you vivid emotions and colorful photos
Horse riding
If desired, enjoy the spring landscapes of Altai during a leisurely horseback ride
A date with the marals
The red deer will appear before you in all its glory
The heart of Katun
You will see the island from a bird's eye view and learn its legend

Itinerary

  • Day 1 - Tavda caves. The Maralnik Blossom Festival.

    9:00 Excursion to the Tavda caves. 

    The Maralnik Blossom Festival.

    ETHNO-exhibition, photo zones, souvenir shops and much more. 

    15:00 Check-in at the hotel. 

    Rest, free time.

    18:00 Dinner together on the barbecue or in the hotel restaurant (not included in the price).

    20:00 Sauna and SPA for those who wish (not included in the price).

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  • Day 2 - A big day out. Valley of Mountain Spirits. Maralnik optional
  • Day 3 - Kamyshlinsky waterfall
Difficulty
Suitable for everyone

Accommodation

Accommodation
  • Guest House
    2 nights
Comfort
  • Basic+
  • Midscale
  • Upscale

The tour provides 2-3-bed accommodation in one of the recreation centers in the tourist area of Nizhny Katun: the Cedar Island Park Hotel, the Altika ECO-hotel. 

The cost of the tour for 1 person, depending on the accommodation, RUB.:

PlacementCost
Cedar Island, Tourist Class double room21 900
Cedar Island, Standard class room, double or triple24 900
Cedar Island, two-, three-, and four-bed Chalet room 31 900
"Altika", rooms of the "Duplex Chalet" class, four-bed29 900
"Altika", double rooms of the "Duplex Chalet" class 39 900

 

"Cedar Island" or "Altika" 2 nights
"Cedar Island"
An atmospheric park hotel on the banks of the Katun River. There is a pantotherapy room, a sauna, a sauna with a swimming pool.
  • Tourist room (with comfort on the floor), DOUBLE bed, suitable for a couple only;
  • Standard room (with comfort in the room), DOUBLE or TWIN beds are suitable for couples and single tourists with check-in, triple occupancy is possible.
  • The room is of the “Chalet” category (with full comfort in the room and private access to the terrace to the Katun River), DOUBLE beds, suitable for couples, triple or quadruple occupancy is possible.
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Another option
"Altika"

Altai hotel of European standard on the banks of the Katun River.

Two-level Chalet room (with increased comfort in the room) for quadruple and double occupancy, two DOUBLE beds, two bedrooms, suitable for couples and for family tourists.

There is an on-site restaurant, buffet breakfast, sauna, spa, massage.

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Tour conditions

Group
From 18 to 45 tourists
Minimum age
7 years old
Duration
3 days 2 nights
Group meets at
Altai Republic, Gorno-Altaysk

Included in price

  • transfer from Gorno-Altaysk and back;
  • accommodation at recreation centers (2-3-4-bed accommodation);
  • breakfast (except the day of arrival);
  • the excursion program.

Paid extra

  • flights to Gorno-Altaysk and back;
  • transfer from Novosibirsk — 3000 rubles/person. by agreement;
  • breakfast on the day of arrival — the average check is 500 rubles.;
  • lunches and dinners — the average check is 800 rubles per day;
  • optional activity (prices are dynamic, subject to change):
    • Tavdinsky caves — 300 rubles.;
    • bungee jumping — from 400 rubles.;
    • Valley of mountain spirits — 250 rubles.;
    • Kamyshlinsky waterfall — 300 rubles.;
    • motor crafting — 700 rubles.;
    • horse riding tour (by appointment).

It's important to know

Personal equipment you need for the tour

Clothing:

  • seasonal clothing;
  • warm clothes (socks, sweater, windbreaker);
  • Pajamas;
  • swimsuit.

Shoes:

  • 2 pairs of comfortable shoes with ribbed soles without heels;
  • slates;
  • closed shoes with rubber soles for alloy.

Accessories:

  • blankets and neck pads on the bus;
  • glasses;
  • a headdress.

Household and hygiene supplies:

  • sunscreen;
  • hygienic lipstick;
  • personal hygiene products;
  • large bath towel;
  • thermos;
  • a set of disposable tableware (for a picnic);
  • external charger;
  • lantern;
  • a small foam mat to sit on when camping.

Important! We put things in soft travel bags (not suitcases). We take small backpacks with us for excursions.

Are plane tickets included in the price of the tour?
Is insurance included in the price of the tour?

Dates and Prices

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    1 – 3 May 3 days 2 nights
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