The Multifaceted Altai

In just 5 days you will have excursions to the Altai “Moon” and “Mars”, a photo stop at the most picturesque (and dangerous!) Katu-Yaryk pass, a walk along the Chulyshman valley to the Kur-Kure waterfall, the mysteries of ancient petroglyphs and the "Altai Stonehenge" - a megalithic complex that is almost four thousand years old!

In addition, you will see the famous Pazyryk mounds and Geyser Lake, visit the museum of Kazakh culture, taste Kazakh cuisine. 

You can go on a tour with the whole family, throughout the tour accommodation in rooms with amenities. An authentic eco-complex “Nomad”, located in the valley of Chuya, away from the noisy highway, will meet you with maximum comfort and beauty of the surrounding wildlife.

Location

Manzherok village
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Duration
5 Days
4 Nights
Departures
  • Group departures
    • Dates for next season
    • 4 – 8 June, 2025
    • 18 – 22 June, 2025
    • 2 – 6 July, 2025
    • 16 – 20 July, 2025
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Accommodation
  • Hotel
    4 nights
  • Camp Site
    2 nights
Comfort
  • Midscale
Difficulty
Easy
Suitable for everyone
Group
Up to 14 people
Minimum age
6 years old
Group meet at
Manzherok village
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Weekends: 8am - 7pm (GMT +3)
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Tour highlights

Above the clouds!
We will have stunning views from the observation decks of the serpentine passes of Chike-Taman and Katu-Yaryk
Ancient Scythian burial mounds
Let's look at the mysterious petroglyphs of different eras and feel the atmosphere of antiquity
Authentic lunch in a Kazakh yurt
We will have lunch in Kazakh style with dishes of Kazakh national cuisine

Itinerary

  • Day 1 - Chuisky tract

    Meeting at the airport of Gorno-Altaisk.

    Transfer to the eco-hotel “Taezhnik", breakfast for those who arrived before 10:30. 

    Getting to know the guide and companions. 

    Provided that all participants arrived for breakfast, departure to the route, lunch at a roadside cafe. 

    If someone arrives for lunch, lunch will be organized in the restaurant of the eco-hotel "Taezhnik".

    Departure to the route along one of the most beautiful roads in the world – the Chui tract.

    Transfer to the eco-complex “A nomad.” 

    Along the way, stops at interesting places, the number of stops and objects to visit – depending on the time of departure.

    But on the way back, you can visit the rest of the objects. 

    Accommodation in rooms of the eco-complex “A nomad.” 

    Dinner at the cafe.

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  • Day 2 - Chulyshman Valley
  • Day 3 - Altai Mars. Geyser Lake
  • Day 4 - Sailugem Park. Yustyd Valley
  • Day 5 - Departure
Difficulty
Suitable for everyone

Accommodation

Accommodation
  • Hotel
    4 nights
  • Camp Site
    2 nights
Comfort
  • Midscale

The tour provides accommodation at camp sites.

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

  • 75,500 rubles/person. for double occupancy in a room, if you are traveling alone, it is possible to move in;
  • 72,000 rubles/person. for triple occupancy in a room (by one request);
  • 89,000 rubles/person. single room accommodation (only you in the room).
Eco-complex "Nomad" 4 nights

The Nomad tourist complex, located near the village of Chibit on the shore of Chuya, perfectly combines these two qualities: comfortable comfortable houses and the untouched nature of the Mazhoy Gorge. It fully meets the stated word "ECO" – environmentally friendly houses, and all buildings are placed to minimally harm nature.

Standard comfortable room.

In the room: two 1.5-double beds (or a double bed), a full bathroom, towels, free Wi-Fi, .

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The visit center of Sailugem Park or a similar one in the village of Kosh-Agach 2 nights

Tour conditions

Group
up to 14 tourists
Minimum age
6 years old
Duration
5 days 4 nights
Group meets at
Manzherok village

Included in price

  • group transfer from/to Gorno-Altaisk airport;
  • meals specified in the program (breakfast and lunch for 5 days, dinner on day 1, Kazakh dinner);
  • transportation, according to the tour program in an all-terrain bus;
  • payment for accommodation in the tourist complex “Nomad”, the visit center of Sailugem Park (or similar);
  • excursion to the Katu-Yaryk pass, Mars and the Moon in an all-terrain vehicle;
  • crossing the Chulyshman River;
  • the work of a guide;
  • payment of fees for visiting sightseeing sites;
  • medical and accident insurance.

Paid extra

  • air and railway tickets to Barnaul, Gorno-Altaysk, Novosibirsk and back;
  • delivery to the eco-hotel "Taezhnik" and back, except for a group transfer from/to the airport of Gorno-Altaisk;
  • tick insurance is 400 rubles.

It's important to know

Personal equipment you need for the tour
  1. A travel bag, suitcase or backpack, for transporting personal items from your home and throughout the entire route.
  2. 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.)
  3. Comfortable shoes (sneakers, sneakers. Shoes should not be new and rub) and socks, preferably cotton, 2-3 pairs.
  4. 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)
  5. 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.
  6. A headdress (cap, hat, bandana, etc.) is required!
  7. Sunglasses and sun protection products with a high degree of protection (UF 40-50).
  8. T–shirts or T-shirts - 2-3 pcs. (or something similar) and/or light shirts with long sleeves (so as not to burn in the sun)
  9. Personal hygiene products.
  10. Individual medicines. A general first aid kit is issued for the group, but it contains a standard set of standard ailments.
  11. A camera and/or video camera, with a stock of flash drives and a charging device.
  12. For those who chose a tour with a water excursion, there are clothes for a wetsuit (something like thin underwear or a T–shirt and shorts or breeches) and shoes like sneakers, quick-drying.
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Dates and Prices

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    4 – 8 Jun, 2025 5 days 4 nights
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    18 – 22 Jun, 2025 5 days 4 nights
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    2 – 6 Jul, 2025 5 days 4 nights
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    16 – 20 Jul, 2025 5 days 4 nights
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    30 Jul – 3 Aug, 2025 5 days 4 nights
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