Top 5 beauties of Altai. Car tour

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An easy sightseeing car tour, during which we will visit the legendary beauties of Altai, see all the variety of landscapes from the foothills to the highlands.

The tour offers views of glaciers and canyons, waterfalls and mountain passes, river valleys and lake mirrors, mountain serpentines and steppe expanses that take your breath away!

Location

Altai Republic, Gorno-Altaisk

Sightseeing tours

from

US$ 372

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

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Tour highlights

Scenic cable car

We will enjoy the view of the surrounding mountains, the Katuni Valley and Lake Manzherok from modern comfortable cabins

The indomitable Katun River

Admire the stormy rapids of the mountain river and the stunning panorama from the observation deck

Legends of the Chui tract

We will learn about the rich ancient history of one of the most beautiful roads in the world from our guides

Itinerary

Day 1 - Arrival in Gorno-Altaysk. Cuffs. Askat Village of Craftsmen
Meeting of participants at the airport of Gorno-Altaisk from 9:00 to 10:40.
And immediately we go on our first excursion – the all-season resort of Manzherok.
We climb the Malaya Sinyukha Mountain, 1030 m high, by a picturesque cable car.
Modern comfortable cabins will give you the opportunity to relax and just enjoy the view of the surrounding mountains, the Katuni Valley and Lake Manzherok.
Next, transfer to the village of Askat in the Chemalsky district, check into houses at the base, surrounded on all sides by picturesque mountain ranges.
A stream with clear water runs near the base.
The Katun River is within walking distance.
Askat has been attracting tourists from all over Russia and abroad for several years with its talented residents, its picturesque location and special climate.
The inhabitants of Askat, having absorbed the pristine beauty of this unique region, manifest it in the works of a variety of directions.
There are galleries, workshops for various crafts and exhibition halls of painting on the territory of the village, which also have the opportunity to take training workshops.
In addition, there are also natural attractions that we will get to know during an evening walk.
First, we will climb the town of Menezhelik, where from the observation deck in front of us there are unforgettable views of the Katuni valley and the surrounding mountains.
Next, we will go down to the Marble rock on the shore of Katun, take a walk to the silver spring.
We will look into the herbal shop of the Basargin sisters or visit the Algiz workshop.

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Day 2 - Chemalsky tract. Valley of Mountain Spirits
Excursion along the Chemalsky highway to the Oroktoysky bridge.
In the area of the Orokto Bridge, Katun has a small width and the greatest depth, according to some measurements more than 70 m.
The Teldekpen rapids are located under the bridge – one of the most beautiful and longest rapids on Katun.
On the way, we will make a stop in the valley of mountain Spirits and at the Yelandinsky threshold.
We will go up to the observation deck in the Chechkysh tract, where a stunning landscape opens onto the valley of the Katun River.

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Day 3 - The legendary Chuisky tract
Car tour “Legendary Chuisky tract” along the main highway of the Altai Mountains.
Magnificent panoramas open directly from the highway.
It is rich in sights, legends and has a rich ancient history, which our guides will tell you about.
All the way to the border with Mongolia, you will be surprised by incredible landscapes and you will see different Altai: snow will already be lying on the passes, in the other – the foliage on the trees will still turn yellow.
You will meet frozen waterfalls, mighty centuries-old cedars and stormy turquoise rivers.
The end point of the day is the village of Aktash.

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Day 4 - The blue lake. Altai Mars
Excursion to the Blue Lake ("Altai Geyser"), there are warm underground springs at the bottom of the lake, which, eroding the blue-white clay, create bizarre drawings on the lake.
Moving further along the Chui tract through the Kurai and Chui steppes.
Unforgettable views of the glaciers of the North Chui range (Aktru, Kurkurek) open directly from the road.
We visit the amazing valley with the colored lands of Kyzyl-Chin, which is called "Altai Mars" because of the unusual red rocks.

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Day 5 - Departure
Return back to Gorno-Altaysk.
The estimated time of arrival is 16:00-16:30.

Difficulty

Low physical intensity for amateurs and non-experienced travelers

Accommodation

Camp Site

4 nights

Comfort

Basic+

The tour includes accommodation:

Day 1,2: triple guest houses, shower, well-equipped toilet in a separate bathroom on site;
3.4 day: triple comfortable guest houses, shower, comfortable toilet in the house.

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

Triple room	32 700
Double room	35 200
Single room	37 700

Below is a possible accommodation option, please specify more details when booking.

We offer our guests 2, 3 and 4, 5-bed accommodation in cozy and warm wooden houses with panoramic windows and large terraces. The house is 24 km.m. All houses have central heating. Mobile Internet, within walking distance of the cafe "Home cooking", cafe "Aura". Also on the basis of "ArmanTrevelAltai" there is a small kitchen for cooking, equipped with everything necessary (refrigerator, electric stove, microwave, slow cooker, set of dishes).

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Tour conditions

Group

up to 10 tourists

Minimum age

6 years old

Duration

5 days 4 nights

Group meets at

Altai Republic, Gorno-Altaisk

Included in price

excursion and transport services according to the tour program;
habitation;
set breakfast 2-5 days;
Geyser lake – passage through the territory of the campsite;
entrance ticket to the Chechkysh gorge;
excursion ticket for the GLK Manzherok chairlift;
entrance ticket to the Kyzyl-Chin tract.

Paid extra

air and railway tickets to Gorno-Altaisk and back;
meals: lunches, dinners (meals in a cafe average check 500 rubles);
tick bite insurance (May – June period).

It's important to know

a warm set of clothes: a windproof jacket, a sweater, warm trousers or a fleece suit, a hat, several pairs of warm socks;
raincoat/waterproof suit with hood;
shoes – comfortable, well-worn shoes;
a small backpack for things on excursions, walks (to put a jacket, a water bottle, a first aid kit, etc.);
personal hygiene items, a small towel;
individual first aid kit, individual medicines, in the presence of chronic diseases;
0.5 l bottle under water;
sunscreen, sunglasses (high solar activity);
swimsuit;
a camera or video camera with hermetically sealed;
cash for souvenirs, other personal expenses;
documents, passport, MHI policy.

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14 – 18 Jul 5 days 4 nights
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23 – 27 Jul 5 days 4 nights

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