The Great Altai. Winter fairy tale. The shortened program

A 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, poetically called the Eyes of Katun.

Indeed, if you look at the lakes and the nearby Katun River from above, 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 Kamyshlinsky waterfall and Zubrov reserve.

Walk through the winter forest to the frozen Kamyshlinsky waterfall.

The bison sanctuary is home to 48 bison (this animal species is on the verge of extinction).

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

Dinner cooked over a fire. A hot and beautiful sauna with a fireplace.

Furako hot tub in the open air (extra charge).

Accommodation: mountain hotel "Territory of Happiness", double (possibly triple and quadruple, as agreed), 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.

By car: 80 km. Walking distance: 5 km.

Breakfast, check out of the rooms.

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

Next, our road will pass through the Seminsky Pass (1,717 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 Uch Enmek Nature Park.

You will get acquainted with one of the most sacred and mystical places in Altai, 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 two rivers Chuya and Katun.

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 "Rechnye Zemlya", double room, shower and toilet in the room or similar.

Meals included: breakfast, dinner.

By 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.

Sightseeing of the magnificent panorama of the North Chuisky range.

Lunch (extra charge).

Return along the Chuisky highway, along the way you will see a panorama of the Katun River and archaeological sites.

Return to the "Territory of happiness".

Farewell dinner in a cafe or by the fireplace.

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

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

Meals included: breakfast, dinner.

By car: 80 km. Walking distance: 5 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-Altaysk airport.

Farewell to the participants departing on morning Aeroflot flights.

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

By car: 90 km.