The whole Altai. New Year's tour, 9 days

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We are going to the snowy Altai Mountains for the New Year to celebrate the holidays in an unforgettable way!

You will find: frozen waterfalls, blue lakes, ancient sanctuaries, a trip to the Katu-Yaryk pass, acquaintance with rock paintings, visiting places of power and Christmas fortune telling.

Location

Novosibirsk, Barnaul, Gorno-Altaysk

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Tour highlights

Soothing warmth

Let's strengthen our spirits and warm up properly in a hot bath

The beauty of the Altai lakes

We will visit the most beautiful lakes — the "Eyes of Katun", Kidel, Geyser and mysterious mercury lake

Bison Reserve

Let's feed the majestic animals right from the hand with apples

Gorges and cliffs

We are waiting for a lot of fabulously beautiful routes that are impossible not to photograph!

Unforgettable holidays

We will celebrate the holidays in a cozy company in the forest, and on Christmas we will arrange a fortune-telling evening

Itinerary

Day 1 - Getting to know Altai. The Chuisky tract. The Katun River. Patmos Island and Chemalskaya HPP
08.15-09.00 Meeting of the group at the airport of Gorno-Altaysk. We recommend a flight to this city.
We can also meet you:
07:00 In Novosibirsk (Vokzalnaya magistral-1, Marins Park Hotel);
10:30 Near Barnaul, Sea Buckthorn Group (Novoaltaysk, Dorozhnaya street-13).
The Chuisky tract is included in the list of the 10 most beautiful roads in the world, on this day we will get acquainted with only a small historical part of it.
Check-in at the campsite for 2 people per room.
A tour of the picturesque island of Patmos and the Chemalskaya HPP.
You will walk over 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.
Supper.
Dating night.
Accommodation: campsite, double, room amenities (possibly triple and quadruple, by agreement).
Meals included: dinner.
Excursions: 1. Sightseeing tour; 2. Patmos Island and Chemalskaya HPP.
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". Kamyshlinsky waterfall. The rite of fulfillment of desires
Breakfast.
A walk on the ice of Katun to the ice-free blue lakes, which have received the poetic name "Eyes of Katun". Indeed, if you look at the lakes and the river flowing nearby from above, then 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.
Lunch at the cafe (extra charge).
Next, we will walk through the charming cedar forest to the frozen blue waterfall – Kamyshlinsky, the walk takes 2 hours, comfortable shoes are needed.
Return to the base.
Preparing for the new year.
A master class in a cafe.
Mulled wine in the forest.
The rite of fulfillment of desires around the campfire.
New Year's Eve dinner in a cafe (extra charge, 4,500 rubles per person, optional).
New Year's Eve.
Accommodation: campsite, double room, room amenities.
Meals included: breakfast.
Excursions: 1 Blue lakes; 2 Walk to Kamyshlinsky waterfall;
The length of the route by car is 80 km, on foot – 5 km.

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Day 3 - Manzherok Ski Resort
Late breakfast.
The first half of the day is a rest after the celebration.
In the afternoon we will go to the ultra-modern ski resort "Manzherok".
Here you can go skiing, snowboarding, tubing, ice skating.
If skiing does not appeal to you, then you can take a guided gondola lift to the top of Mount Sinyukha, which offers stunning views of the Katun River Valley, mountains and lakes.
There are also many cafes, restaurants and various entertainment options for adults and children on the territory of the resort.
Note: payment for the lift, equipment rental is made at your own expense, additionally, on site, according to the price list of the resort.
An evening of creativity and board games in a warm and sincere company.
Dinner by the hearth.
Excursions: Visit to the ski resort "Manzherok".
Accommodation: campsite, double occupancy (possible triple and quadruple, on request), room facilities.
Meals included: breakfast, dinner.

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Day 4 - The Gorge of spirits. Askat village of craftsmen
Breakfast.
A tour of the gorge of mountain spirits is a cult place of the Altaians, named after such an ancient name that scientists cannot decipher its meaning, it is a place of power.
In the gorge we will visit the stream of health, a cave painting, a cascading waterfall, an observation deck with stunning views of the Katun River valley.
Lunch (extra charge).
At the end of the day, we will take a walk through the village of Askat craftsmen, 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, create our own ethnic group, undergo sound therapy with Tibetan singing bowls.
Accommodation: campsite, double room, shower and toilet in the room.
Meals: breakfast, dinner.
Excursions: 1. Gorge of mountain spirits; 2. Village of Askat masters.
The length of the route by car is 96 km, on foot – 5 km.
Day 5 - The bison reserve. Uch Enmek Nature Park. Throat Singing Concert
Breakfast, packing, room check-in.
Today we are leaving for another region of the Republic Altai – Ulagan. On the way, you will visit the Bison Sanctuary, 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 to apples.
Next, our road will lie through the Seminsky Pass (1717 m), where the Olympic Reserve biathlon base and a large souvenir market are located.
Lunch (extra charge).
Sightseeing tour of the 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 and the famous Bashadar crescent, over the mystery of which scientists are still puzzling.
A throat singing concert.
Transfer along the Chui highway, you will go to the border territories with Mongolia.
Check-in at the campsite "River lands".
Dinner at the cafe.
Accommodation: campsite, double room, shower and toilet in the room.
Meals: breakfast, dinner.
Excursions: 1. Bison reserve; 2. Nature Park "Uch Enmek".
The length of the route by car is 180 km, on foot – 3 km.

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Day 6 - A trip along the Chui highway
Morning coffee and breakfast with a view of the snow-covered Christmas trees.
In the morning we will take a walk to the Shirlak waterfall.
Next, we will find the ancient way that traders traveled to Mongolia and admire the panorama of the Chuya River.
We will take a tour of the Kalbak-Tash rock art complex, where over 5,000 petroglyphs have been preserved, from the Stone Age to the present day.
We will visit the place of power at the confluence of two stormy rivers – Katuni and Chuya.
Supper.
Accommodation: campsite, double room, shower and toilet in the room.
Meals: breakfast, dinner.
Excursions: Confluence of Chuya and Katuni; Petroglyphs of Kalbak-Tash; Shirlak Waterfall.
The length of the route by car is 170 km, on foot – 4 km.

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Day 7 - The red gate. Kidel Lake. Katu-Yaryk Pass. Chulyshman River Valley
Breakfast.
We will take an unusually beautiful route through a narrow gorge between the rocks.
Visit to the Red Gate, mercury Lake.
After crossing the Ulagan Pass, we will see the legendary Pazyryk burial mounds, shrouded in a veil of secrets – the valley of the burial of the Scythian kings. Scientists estimate that some of the mounds are more than 20,000 years old.
Lunch — lunch boxes.
After that, we will visit one of the most beautiful places in the Altai Mountains – the valley of the Chulyshman River. There are amazing views of the mountains from there!
Return trip.
Supper.
Accommodation: campsite, double room, shower and toilet in the room.
Meals: breakfast, dinner.
Excursions: 1. Red Gate; 2. Kidel Lake; 3. Pazyryk mounds; 4. Katu-Yaryk.
The length of the route by car is 200 km, on foot – 3 km.
Day 8 - Geyser lake. A walk on the ice of the frozen Chuya River
Breakfast.
A walk to the geyser lake (hidden). There is blue clay at the bottom of this lake, which gives it such a deep color.
Sightseeing of the panorama of the North Chuya ridge and a walk directly across the green ice of the Chuya River towards the Maashe glacier.
Lunch (extra charge).
Visit to the Chui steppe and the village of Kosh-Agach.
Christmas dinner, fortune telling.
Accommodation: campsite, double room, shower and toilet in the room.
Meals: breakfast, dinner.
Excursions: 1. Geyser Lake; 2. Panorama of the North Chuya ridge; 3. Walk on the ice of the Chuya River.
The length of the route by car is 30 km, on foot – 5 km.
Day 9 - Ilgumen rapids. Return transfer
07:00-08:00 Breakfast.
Check out of the rooms.
08:00-16:30 Return along the Chui highway with stops in beautiful places and a walk to the spectacular Ilgumen rapids.
Lunch on the way (self-paid).
Arrival in Gorno-Altaysk.
Next, a transfer program to choose from, depending on the city of your return flight:
Option 1. If you plan to take morning flights the next day from the city of Gorno-Altaysk.
16:30-16:45 Transfer in Gorno-Altaisk to the Igman hotel.
Farewell to the participants and the end of the tour.
We recommend booking a hotel room in advance (the room rate is not included in the tour price).
Option 2. If you plan to fly/leave the next day on morning flights from Barnaul.
16:45-20:45 Transfer from Gorno-Altaysk to Novoaltaysk (13 Dorozhnaya Street). The Sea Buckthorn roadside complex is located near Barnaul.
Please note, since the transfer bus is a pass-through, check-in to the city of Barnaul itself is not carried out.
You can get from the Sea Buckthorn complex to the city of Barnaul by taxi, the journey time is 40 minutes-1 hour.
We recommend staying at the Airport Hotel or the Barnaul hotel (taxi to the hotel and accommodation at the hotel are paid for independently).
Option 3. If you plan to fly/leave the next day on night or morning flights from Novosibirsk.
16:45-00:30 Transfer from Gorno-Altaisk to Novosibirsk, stop at Vokzalnaya magistral-1 street.
We recommend staying at the Marins Park Hotel (accommodation at the hotel is paid for independently).

Difficulty

Suitable for everyone

Accommodation

Camp Site

4 nights
Hotel

4 nights

Comfort

Basic+

The tour provides accommodation at two camp sites.

The surcharge for single room accommodation is 30,000 rubles.

Below are the possible accommodation options, to find out which campsite you will be staying at on the tour, check with the manager when booking.

Double occupancy, room amenities.

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Tour conditions

Group

up to 18 tourists

Minimum age

7 years old

Duration

9 days 8 nights

Group meets at

Novosibirsk, Barnaul, Gorno-Altaysk

Included in price

transfer from Novosibirsk/ Barnaul/city Gorno-Altaysk – camp site – Gorno-Altaysk/city Barnaul/city Novosibirsk (1240 km);
meals – 8 breakfasts;
meals – 7 dinners (except banquet);
accommodation at camp sites – 8 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 Novosibirsk/ Barnaul/city Gorno-Altaysk and back;
meals (lunches) – the average check is 750-1200 rubles.;
the services of the ski complex are paid according to the prices of GLK Manzherok and GLK Teletsky.
Banquet dinner (New Year's Eve) – from 4,500 rubles. ((dinner is optional, the menu is not ready yet).

It's important to know

Shoes: comfortable boots / valenki / ugg boots / boots for excursions (Without heels!!). The main thing is that the shoes are warm and do not slip. Because there is no asphalt in Altai, we walk along paths and a rocky surface. You can take warm slippers (it is convenient to walk indoors);

Outerwear: a ski suit (if not, then you can replace it with trousers on a sintepon and a non-blown jacket), a warm hat, a scarf or balaclava, ski gloves, or other warm mittens / gloves.

Clothing: warm sweater, thermal underwear (can be replaced with a warm tracksuit), wool socks, regular socks.

A personal first aid kit with the medicines you need. There are pharmacies along the route, but not everywhere and the choice of medicines is very limited.

Personal hygiene items: toothbrush, toothpaste, soap, shampoo, washcloth. flip-flops, a swimsuit (if you want to swim in Blue lakes).

Basic things can be carried in a suitcase. Things can be transported in any bags and suitcases. Do not take extra things with you. Altai hotels do not have a service for delivering things to the room, 90% of hotels are not equipped with elevators, you will carry things from the car to the room yourself.

A small backpack for radial walks. Where there will be everything you need for the day (dry mittens, a jacket, water or a thermos, a camera, etc.).

Sunscreens and glasses. Altai has a very active sun, even in frosty weather. Therefore, we recommend taking sunscreen.

Of the useful, but not mandatory things:

Individual small thermos flask,

A hob or a tourist seat.

A shoe dryer is optional, but it will be more comfortable to travel with them.

About alcohol (for whom it is relevant). You can take alcohol with you. There will be a choice in stores, but not much.

Cash!!! Cards are not accepted at souvenir markets, and there may not be a connection for transfer.