The flowering of the maralnik. May holidays in Altai

The main event of spring in Altai is, of course, the flowering of the maralnik! On May holidays, all over the Altai Mountains, you can see how the slopes of the mountains are covered with bright colors of purple hues.

Altai awakens after winter: you can feel the power of waterfalls, see turquoise rivers, colored Mars and an impressive Geyser Lake. This tour will allow you to have a wonderful weekend and enjoy this wonderful sight! 

Location

Altai Republic, Gorno-Altaisk
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$585
$512
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Duration
4 Days
3 Nights
Departures
  • Group departures
    • Dates for next season
    • 1 – 4 May, 2025
    • 8 – 11 May, 2025
or
Accommodation
  • Camp Site
    3 nights
Comfort
  • Basic+
Difficulty
Easy
Suitable for everyone
Group
Up to 10 people
Minimum age
1 years old
Group meet at
Altai Republic, Gorno-Altaisk
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Weekdays: 8am - 8pm
Weekends: 8am - 7pm (GMT +3)
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Tour highlights

The colors of the ice-free lake
We will visit a unique Geyser lake of incredible turquoise color
The famous Chuisky tract
Take an unforgettable journey along one of the most beautiful roads in the world
Altai Mars
Admire the real miracle of Altai nature – the Martian landscapes of Kyzyl-Chin
Holiday weekend
In 4 days you will have time to fully enjoy all the beauties of the Altai Mountains and take home a full film of impressions
Spring Altai
Enjoy the flowering season of the maralnik and the reviving pristine nature

Itinerary

  • Day 1 - Arrival in Altai. Excursion along the Chui tract, stops at the maralnik flowering sites
    Meeting in the morning in Gorno-Altaysk or Biysk of the participants of the trip.
     
    Loading into the transport, after which we set off along the famous Chuisky highway through the high mountain passes: the highest is the Seminsky and the most winding is the Chike Taman.
     
    Along the way, we will stop at beautiful places and places of mass flowering of maralnik – Yaloman and Ilgumen.
     
    We will see the confluence of two large rivers Chuya and Katuni.
     
    On the way, meals at the cafe (self-paid).
     
    In the evening, we are accommodated in cabins at a campsite in the area of the mountain village of Aktash.
     
    Length: by car – 440 km, on foot ~ 2 km.
    Meals: dinner.
    2 more photos
  • Day 2 - Geyser Lake and Ulagan Plateau
  • Day 3 - Martian landscapes of Kyzyl-Chin and the Kurai steppe
  • Day 4 - Completion of the program
Difficulty
Suitable for everyone
Tour organizer's comments

It is suitable for people with any degree of training and even for children.

Accommodation

Accommodation
  • Camp Site
    3 nights
Comfort
  • Basic+

The tour provides accommodation in cabins at the campsite and in rooms with amenities in the area of the mountain village of Aktash (please specify detailed information on accommodation when booking).

The cost of the tour is for 1 person. for double occupancy – 52,500 rubles.

Single accommodation is possible for an additional fee (subject to availability at the camp sites). The amount of the surcharge is negotiated separately.
A campsite in the area of the village of Aktash 3 nights

Tour conditions

Group
up to 10 tourists
Minimum age
1 years old
Duration
4 days 3 nights
Group meets at
Altai Republic, Gorno-Altaisk

Included in price

  • the work of an instructor guide;
  • transfers along the entire route by minibus from Gorno-Altaysk and Biysk in both directions;
  • off-road crossings by special expeditionary transport;
  • 2-bed accommodation in cabins and rooms with amenities (3 nights);
  • three meals a day during the active part of the tour (not included in the price: lunches on the 1st and 4th days, dinner on the 4th day);
  • providing a group first aid kit;
  • recreational fees and tickets according to the excursion program;
  • medical insurance for the active part of the tour.

Paid extra

  • air and railway tickets to Gorno-Altaysk or Biysk and back;
  • lunch on the move (2 times), dinner on the 4th day;
  • personal expenses (souvenirs, baths).

It's important to know

Personal equipment you need for the tour
  • trekking boots (sneakers);
  • second shoes for the camp (sneakers, sandals);
  • a small backpack;
  • at least two sets of clothes;
  • hiking jacket;
  • the jacket is warm for the camp;
  • raincoat;
  • passport, medical insurance policy;
  • tourist seat (hob);
  • trekking sticks (if necessary);
  • headdress;
  • sunglasses;
  • headlamp;
  • lighter, matches;
  • mug, spoon, bowl, knife;
  • toilet paper;
  • washing accessories;
  • sunscreen;
  • personal medicines.
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Dates and Prices

  • $512
    1 – 4 May, 2025 4 days 3 nights
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  • $512
    8 – 11 May, 2025 4 days 3 nights
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