The real Altai. Combined tour

The ring route is always the best thing in the region. Our tour contains popular attractions of the Altai Mountains, as well as those that are inaccessible to ordinary tourists. 

It can be very hot in Altai in summer. The coolness of the Sofia glacier, the spray of the Kurkure and Korbu waterfalls, rafting on the Chulyshman River, a boat trip on Lake Teletskoye will make the trip comfortable even in the most unbearable heat. 

Location

Russia, Altai Republic, Gorno-Altaysk
from
$957
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Duration
7 Days
6 Nights
Departures
  • Group departures
    • Dates for next season
    • 12 – 18 June, 2025
    • 22 – 28 June, 2025
    • 3 – 9 July, 2025
    • 28 July – 3 August, 2025
or
Accommodation
  • Camp Site
    4 nights
  • Tent
    2 nights
Comfort
  • Basic
Difficulty
Moderate
Involves moderate physical activity
Group
Up to 12 people
Minimum age
10 years old
Group meet at
Russia, Altai Republic, Gorno-Altaysk
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Weekdays: 8am - 8pm
Weekends: 8am - 7pm (GMT +3)
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Tour highlights

Kosh-Agach
Welcomes us with a cosmic landscape with the absence of trees and the beginning of a gravel road to Jazator with a length of 160 km
Stone mushrooms
They were created by nature itself. This phenomenon is quite rare: the nearest similar mushrooms “grow” only in the Crimea
Altai Mars
We will see the mountains of Kyzyl-Chin, painted in all possible shades of red and orange
Chuisky tract
It is included in the top 10 most beautiful roads in the world according to National Geographic
Rafting
Accompanied by experienced water guides, we conquer the Chulyshman mountain river
Sofia Glacier
The contrasts of a cold glacier and blooming glades are plenty for photographers!

Itinerary

  • Day 1 - Gorno-Altaysk Airport – Ongudai village

    We meet all flights with group members at Gorno-Altaysk airport before 11 a.m. 

    We have breakfast in a cafe and go on a trip along the Chui tract, which is included in the top 10 most beautiful roads in the world according to National Geographic. 

    200 km to Ongudai on a good paved road. We are staying overnight in log cabins (camping facilities). 

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  • Day 2 - Ongudai — Sofia Glacier
  • Day 3 - Sofia glacier (trekking in the mountains)
  • Day 4 - Sofia glacier — Ulagan — Kek-Kel
  • Day 5 - Chulyshman Valley, Kurkure Waterfall
  • Day 6 - Stone mushrooms — R. Chulyshman
  • Day 7 - Cape Kyrsai — Teletskoye Lake — Artybash — Gorno-Altaysk
Difficulty
Involves moderate physical activity

Accommodation

Accommodation
  • Camp Site
    4 nights
  • Tent
    2 nights
Comfort
  • Basic

The tour includes camping accommodation in log cabins (camping facilities) and 2 overnight stays in tents near the Sofia Glacier.

Camp site 4 nights
Tent 2 nights

Tour conditions

Group
up to 12 tourists
Minimum age
10 years old
Duration
7 days 6 nights
Group meets at
Russia, Altai Republic, Gorno-Altaysk

Included in price

  • camping accommodation;
  • 2 nights at the Sofia glacier in tents;
  • meals (except breakfast on the day of arrival and dinner on the day of departure);
  • services of a guide, a driver;
  • autotransport Sable;
  • a sauna in those days when we live in campsites.

Paid extra

  • air and railway tickets to Gorno-Altaysk and back;
  • insurance.

It's important to know

Personal equipment you need for the tour

A reminder to the tourist. We provide all the necessary equipment for traveling: a tent, a mattress, a sleeping bag, kitchen appliances.

You only need to take your personal belongings with you.

Clothes and shoes:

  • A warm jacket (the weather in the mountains is unpredictable, so be sure to take it);
  • Pullover (jacket);
  • Warm trousers;
  • Track suit;
  • 3-6 pairs of socks (according to your preferences);
  • Shoes for traveling on land (sandals, sneakers or sneakers) and at home (flip-flops);
  • Trekking boots (you can use boots);
  • T-shirts (3-5 pieces);
  • Shorts;
  • Sun hat (baseball cap/panama hat);
  • Bathing suit;
  • Durable raincoat.

And also:

  • Personal hygiene items;
  • Camera, video camera;
  • Flashlight (we recommend a headlamp, it frees your hands);
  • Karematic (small seat mat);
  • Sunglasses, sunscreen;
  • Personal first aid kit;
  • Trekking poles are optional.
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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  • $957
    12 – 18 Jun, 2025 7 days 6 nights
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  • $957
    22 – 28 Jun, 2025 7 days 6 nights
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  • $957
    3 – 9 Jul, 2025 7 days 6 nights
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  • $957
    28 Jul – 3 Aug, 2025 7 days 6 nights
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  • $957
    12 – 18 Aug, 2025 7 days 6 nights
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Reviews

    DG
    Dolgopolov Gennady Nikolaevich
    14 Aug, 2021
    about provider
    Everything is organized very well. I will pay attention to the coordinated actions of the tour organizers in different parts of the journey. I would like to note the good work of the guide-instructor. He easily and naturally rallied our motley team. Together with the praise, please accept a small wish. At the very beginning of the tour (as in the theater), give the participants a route map. Let it be a simple copy of the map, and a route is drawn on it with a marker. The distances for one trip are huge and it is a little difficult to realize the scale of what is happening. Or the second option. At the end of the route, all participants together with the guide will discuss, evaluate the route and draw it for themselves for pleasant memories.
    14 Aug, 2021
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    Alexandra
    10 Aug, 2021
    about provider
    It's all good. Wish: it would be nice to have a first aid kit in the car or at the instructor's.
    10 Aug, 2021
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    Ekaterina
    30 Jul, 2020
    about provider
    To be honest, I did not expect that this was possible in this area in Russia: managers always quickly answer calls and emails, solve any questions. I am delighted with the organization and the high level of service! Thank you for the perfect organization and the perfect tour!
    30 Jul, 2020