The pearl of Altai for Christmas

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We invite you to the snowy Altai Mountains to celebrate Christmas in an unforgettable way! What is worth only a Christmas tree decorated right in the forest, a warm wooden house, fragrant mulled wine, the crackle of a campfire, hundreds of shooting stars, a sauna and swimming in an ice hole..

You will also find frozen waterfalls, blue lakes, an easy hike along the majestic sleeping dragon ridge, visits to places of power, sacred complexes and Lake Teletskoye.

Location

Gorno-Altaysk, Barnaul, Novosibirsk

Sightseeing tours

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Weekends: 8am - 7pm (GMT +3)

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Tour highlights

Ski resort

We will visit a ski resort where we can go skiing, snowmobiling, tubing

Katun's Eyes

We will walk along the ice of Katun to the ice-free blue lakes, which have received the poetic name "Eyes of Katun"

The charm of Lake Teletskoye

Let's admire the amazing views of the lake and take beautiful photos

Christmas program

We will celebrate the holiday in a cozy company with fortune telling and a festive dinner

Itinerary

Day 1 - Getting to know Altai. The Chuisky tract. The Katun River. Patmos Island
09:00-09:30 Meeting of the group at the airport of Gorno-Altaysk. We recommend a flight to this city.
We can also meet you.:
06:00 In Novosibirsk (Vokzalnaya Magistral-1, Marins Park Hotel);
09:30 Near Barnaul, Sea Buckthorn Group.(Novoaltaysk, Dorozhnaya St., 13).
The transfer will take place along the Chuisky Tract highway (included in the list of the 10 most beautiful roads in the world), today we will get acquainted with only a small historical part of it.
Check into comfortable rooms, have a short rest after the flight.
In the afternoon, you will have a walk to O. Patmos and Chemalskaya HPP.
Guided tour of the picturesque island of Patmos and the Chemalskaya hydroelectric power station.
You will walk along the suspension bridge to the chapel located on the island, right in the middle of the mountain river.
Next, you will walk along the goat trail to the oldest hydroelectric power station in Russia in the 30s, the trail runs along the edge of the mountain with a magnificent view of Katun.
Supper.
An evening of dating by the fireplace.
Accommodation: campsite, double room, room facilities (possibly triple and quadruple, as agreed).
Meals included: dinner.
Excursions to the island of Patmos and the Chemalskaya hydroelectric power station.
By car: from Gorno-Altaysk — 90 km, from Barnaul — 320 km, from Novosibirsk — 520 km.

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Day 2 - Blue lakes "Eyes of Katun". Bison Reserve
Breakfast.
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, we will go to the Bison Reserve, where 48 bison live (this animal species is on the verge of extinction).
You will be able to see these majestic animals and treat them with apples.
Lunch at a cafe (extra charge).
After lunch, we will have an excursion through the charming pine forest to the frozen blue waterfall – Kamyshlinsky.
Dinner by the hearth, hot mulled wine.
Accommodation: campsite, double room, room facilities.
Meals included: breakfast, dinner.
Excursions: 1. Blue Lakes – the eyes of Katun; Zubrov reserve.
The length of the route by car is 80 km, on foot – 5 km.

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Day 3 - The Gorge of spirits. Askat village of craftsmen
Late breakfast.
Guided tour of the gorge of mountain spirits – a place of strength for the Altai people.
In the gorge we will visit the stream of health, a frozen waterfall, and an observation deck with stunning views of the Katun River Valley.
Lunch (extra charge).
Next, we will take a walk through the artisan village of Askat, which is known for its artisans and unusual inhabitants.
There we will get acquainted with various types of creativity, learn how to play ethnic instruments and even create our own ethnic group.
For those who want to make this trip even more intense, it is possible to organize a trip on Sokol snowmobiles (6000 rubles for a double seat).
At the end of the day, we will visit the Great Tavda Cave, where ancient people lived in the Neolithic era.
Dinner and evening socializing at the base.
Accommodation: campsite, double room, shower and toilet in the room.
Meals: breakfast, dinner.
Excursions: 1. Gorge of mountain spirits; 2. Village of Ascat craftsmen; 3. Tavdinsky caves
The length of the route by car is 96 km, on foot – 8 km.
Day 4 - Visit to the GLK "Manzherok"
Breakfast.
Lunch at a cafe (extra charge).
Next, we will go to the Manzherok ski resort, where you can go skiing, snowboarding, tubing, and ice skating.
If you don't like skiing, then you can take an excursion climb up the mountain in a gondola lift closed from the wind.
Also, the complex has a large number of cafes, restaurants and all kinds of entertainment for the guests of the resort.
Return trip.
Dinner by the warm hearth.
Accommodation: campsite, double room, shower and toilet in the room.
Meals: breakfast, dinner.
Excursions: rest at the GLK "Manzherok" (resort services are paid additionally).
Route length: by car – 80 km, on foot – 5 km.
Day 5 - Teletskoye Lake
Breakfast.
Walk to the Tilan Tuu observation deck, which offers a great view of Lake Teletskoye.
Visit to the sacred silver spring.
Lunch at a cafe (extra charge).
Sauna (Russian wood-burning), 4 hours for all group members.
Supper.
Accommodation: campsite, double room, room facilities.
Meals: breakfast, dinner.
Excursions: Tilan Tuu observation deck, Silver Spring.
Route length: 180 km by car, 2 km on foot.

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Day 6 - Teletskiy Ski resort. Snowmobiling on the ice of Lake Teletskoye
Breakfast at the cafe.
Today we will set off on an unusual route to the highest mountain of the northern coast – Kokuya.
It is there that the new ski complex "Teletsky" is located.
You can go skiing, snowboarding, try tubing slopes.
The trails are suitable for both beginners and experienced skiers.
Ski passes and equipment rental are paid additionally.
In the afternoon, those who wish can ride snowmobiles on the ice of Lake Teletskoye (additional charge).
Return to the base.
Farewell dinner.
Accommodation: campsite, double room, room facilities.
Meals: breakfast, dinner.
Excursions: 1. Ski resort;
Route length: by car – 20 km, on foot – 3 km.

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Day 7 - Waterfalls of the Third river. Souvenir markets. Return transfer
08:00-09:30 Breakfast, packing, check-out.
09:30-11:00 Walk to the waterfalls of the third river through the forest.
11:00-14:30 Transfer to Gorno-Altaysk.
14:30-15:30 Lunch at a cafe (extra charge).
Next, there are several program options:
1 Option. If you are staying overnight in Gorno-Altaysk.
15:30-15:40 Transfer to the Igman Hotel, where we recommend that you stay (pay for the accommodation yourself).
Completion of the tour.
Option 2. If you are traveling to Barnaul.
15:40-19:40 Transfer Gorno-Altaysk to the Sea Buckthorn Hotel Complex (Novoaltaysk, Dorozhnaya str. -13).
Completion of the tour.
Please note that the transfer is a pass-through and does not enter the city of Barnaul itself!
The end point of the route is a 1-hour drive to Barnaul airport, from the Sea Buckthorn Hotel complex you can order a taxi to the airport or to Barnaul railway station.
Option 3. If you are traveling to Novosibirsk.
15:40-23:30 Transfer to Novosibirsk.
The tour ends at the address – Novosibirsk, Lenin street-84, opposite the railway station.
We recommend that you stay at the Marins Park Hotel or the Park Inn Radisson Hotel for the night.

Difficulty

Suitable for everyone

Accommodation

Camp Site

6 nights

Comfort

Midscale

Accommodation will take place at 2 cozy campsites along the route - in Maiminsky/In the Chemalsky district and on Lake Teletskoye.

Please specify the exact name of the campsite for your arrival date closer to the date of the tour. The possible placement options are shown below.

The surcharge for single occupancy is 27,000 rubles.

Accommodation in double rooms with amenities.

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Tour conditions

Group

From 12 to 18 tourists

Minimum age

5 years old

Duration

7 days 6 nights

Group meets at

Gorno-Altaysk, Barnaul, Novosibirsk

Included in price

transfer to Novosibirsk/ Barnaul/city Gorno-Altaysk – camp site – Gorno-Altaysk/city Barnaul/city Novosibirsk;
meals – 6 breakfasts in a cafe;
meals – 6 dinners in a cafe;
accommodation at camp sites – 6 nights;
bathhouse – 1 time;
guided tours according to the tour program + entrance tickets, except for excursions and services marked "extra charge";
the work of guides and organizers.

Paid extra

air and railway tickets to Gorno-Altaysk, Barnaul, Novosibirsk and back;
meals (lunches) – the average check is 900-1500 rubles.;
dog sledding – 3000 rubles.;
Ski complex services according to the price list of the resort;
snowmobile trip on the ice of Lake Teletskoye – 5,500 rubles. for a double seat
a trip on a snowmobile costs 6000 rubles. for 1 person with a double seat.

It's important to know

Shoes: comfortable boots /valenki / ugg boots/boots for excursions. Warm slippers, closed (to walk around the room in them). The banquet hall allows you to wear shoes to a special event (but this is not an obligatory item of clothing);
Outerwear: ski suit (if not, then you can replace it with trousers on a synthetic pad and an unsold jacket), warm hat, scarf and balaclava (perfect for horseback riding), ski gloves, or other warm mittens / gloves;
Clothing: a sintepon vest, a warm sweater, thermal underwear (can be replaced with a warm tracksuit), wool socks, just socks;
Formal wear: formal wear, or a themed costume are welcome! The banquet hall allows you to put on a dress and shoes.
Personal hygiene items, a towel, an individual first aid kit.
A gift for any randomly selected participant of the event. The gift is chosen at your discretion.
For those who plan to visit the ski resort – downhill skis, or snowboard, boots, glasses, gloves (if available). Also, you can rent all this at the ski campsite.
Regarding alcohol (for whom it is relevant) – there will be only champagne at the banquet dinner. You can take alcohol with you.

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Tatiana and Alina

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19 Nov, 2025

I really enjoyed communicating with Anastasia and her colleagues. They responded quickly and clearly to all my questions and gave helpful advice. A great team. well done!!! I’ll definitely send some photos later; there are so many that I just couldn’t choose. THANK YOU for a wonderful trip.