Top 7 beauties of Altai. Car tour

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The Chulyshman Valley is a place in Altai that fascinates and inspires at the same time. The warm sun warms with gentle rays. The breath of life is felt everywhere.

In just a week you will drive along the most beautiful and famous serpentines of Altai, try to unravel the bizarre drawings of the Blue Lake, visit the local “Mars”, and also see the amazing beauty of waterfalls and how “stone mushrooms” have been growing out of the ground for thousands of years.

Location

Altai Republic, Gorno-Altaisk

from

US$ 441

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Tour highlights

The temple on the island

We will walk a narrow suspension bridge to the rocky island of Patmos, where we will learn the history of the Church of St. John the Theologian

Stunning panoramas of Altai

From a height of 800 m, we will admire the grandiose view of the Chulyshman River valley and the surrounding mountains

Invigorating trekking

We are waiting for a hike up and down the serpentine, as well as walks to lakes and waterfalls

Siberian bathhouse

At the end of our adventures, we will take a steam bath in the hot Altai bathhouse

Spiritual gatherings

We will exchange addresses and emotions with new acquaintances at the farewell bonfire

Itinerary

Day 1 - Arrival in Gorno-Altaysk
Meeting of the group at the airport in Gorno-Altaysk from 9:00 to 10:30.
Transfer to Askat village, Chemal district, RA.
Check in to the cabins at the base, surrounded on all sides by picturesque mountain ranges.
The beautiful Katun River is within walking distance.
Askat village is famous for the presence of craftsmen of various crafts: pottery, leather making, painting, painting and wood carving, etc.
After a short rest, a sightseeing tour of the "Legends of Chemal", during which we will visit the island of Patmos, passing over the suspension bridge over the Katun to the church of John the Theologian; Chemalskaya HPP – the oldest hydroelectric power plant in Altai, the confluence of the Chemal and Katun rivers.
Patmos is a small island with steep rocky slopes on the Katun River, on which the Orthodox Church of St. John the Theologian is located.
At the moment, the temple is an active women's monastery, where services are held, at the same time it is available for everyone to visit.
In the evening, we will take a short tour of the village of Askat: climb Mount Menzhelik, go down to the rock "Marble", walking along the shore of Katun.

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Day 2 - Chuisky tract
Today the day will be dedicated to the Chui Highway, a road that ranks 5th in the list of the most beautiful roads in the world.
Gorgeous landscapes, frequent changes of locations, stops with walks, historical facts and stories of the guide will not let you get bored on the road.
The main locations of the day: Seminsky Pass; Chike-Taman pass; the confluence of Chuya and Katuni; "Yalomanskaya arc"; Katun terraces; archaeological complex "Adyr-Kan"; old Chuisky tract.
The end point of the day is the village of Aktash.

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Day 3 - Mazhoy cascades
Excursion "Mazhoy cascades" to the valley of the Chuya river.
A narrow rocky corridor, where extreme water sports competitions "Chuya-Mazhoy Rally", the extreme kayak race King of Asia are held annually.
After lunch, a walk to the Blue Lake on the Mena River.
Warm underground springs wash away the silt and blue-white clay at the bottom and create bizarre drawings.
Then we will go along the Chui highway through the Kurai and Chui steppes.
In the Kurai steppe, we will stop and enjoy the views of the glaciers of the North Chui Ridge, the largest ridge in Central Asia.
By the end of the day, we will visit the amazing valley with the colored lands of Kyzyl-Chin.
Translated from the Turkic language, it sounds like "Red Gorge", and tourists call this place "Altai Mars". We will climb up the mountainside and be sure to go down one of the canyons, we will feel the powerful natural energy of this place.
40 km off-road.

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Day 4 - The red gate. Ulagan pass. The Pazyryk tract. Katu-Yaryk Pass
After breakfast, we set off along the Ulagan highway, through the Red Gate to the village of Ulagan.
The road runs along the Chibitka River and gradually gains altitude.
Along the way we will see high-altitude lakes.
The landscape around is gradually changing, the trees are getting lower, the temperature is dropping, and the picture looks more like a high-altitude tundra.
We will make a stop at Lake Kedelu and walk to the Ulagan pass on foot.
The height of the pass is 2080 meters above sea level.
There is a gazebo at the top of the pass, and white ribbons hang on the trees, as evidence of the special attitude of local residents to the sacred places of Altai.
From the observation deck of the pass we will see the peaks of the Eastern Altai and the Kurai ridge.
We will visit the Pazyryk tract with ancient burial mounds.
The burials belong to the elite of the Pazyryk society of the VI – III centuries BC.
Then, from the observation deck, from a height of 800 m, we will admire the grandiose view of the Chulyshman River valley and the surrounding mountains.
Hiking down the serpentine to the Chulyshmansky canyon – Katu-Yaryk, 3.5 km.

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Day 5 - Ringing waterfalls
The morning starts with a boat crossing over the Chulyshman river and a walk to the Kurkure waterfall, 25-30 m high.
Then we get in the car and go deep into the Chulyshman valley 30 km.
After lunch, we will take a walk along the Karasu River in the Ak-kurum tract.
There are amazing natural formations here – geological remnants in the form of mushrooms.
30 km off-road.

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Day 6 - Chulyshmansky Canyon
Today we are going along the Chulyshmanskaya canyon and the Bolshoy Ulagan Valley towards the village of Aktash.
On the way, we will visit the Tudan threshold on the Chulyshman River and the Kuluzun waterfall.
Hiking up the serpentine to the Chulyshmansky canyon – Katu-Yaryk, 3.5 km.
Upon arrival in the village of Aktash, there is a sauna and a farewell bonfire.
Exchange of addresses and impressions.
140 km of off-road.

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Day 7 - Departure
Return to Gorno-Altaysk.

Difficulty

Low physical intensity for amateurs and non-experienced travelers

Accommodation

Camp Site

6 nights

Comfort

Basic+

The tour includes accommodation:

Day 1 – Askat village, 3-bed (shower, well-equipped toilet on the street);
Day 2.3 – Aktash village, Irbis campsite, two/three-bed houses (shower, well-equipped toilet on the street);
4.5 day – Chulyshman river valley, Chulyshman Valley campsite, three-bed houses (shower, well-equipped toilet on the street);
Day 6 – Aktash village, Irbis campsite, two/three-bed houses (shower, well-equipped toilet on the street).

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

Triple room	38 800
Double room	43 300
Single room	47 800

The Irbis campsite is located on the territory of the picturesque village of Aktash. The guest houses offer views of the river on one side and the mountains on the other.

There are sleeping places in the rooms. The complex has free internet access, which will allow guests to stay in touch around the clock. Guests can relax on the outdoor equipped terrace.

You can cook lunch on your own, in the common kitchen; an alternative option is the cafe "Caravan" within walking distance from the campsite.

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Tour conditions

Group

up to 10 tourists

Minimum age

6 years old

Duration

7 days 6 nights

Group meets at

Altai Republic, Gorno-Altaisk

Included in price

high-traffic vehicles along the route;
overnight stays in guest houses at camp sites;
accompanying a guide, an excursion program;
sauna (1 time);
crossings over the Chulyshman river;
payment of all recreational fees on excursions.

Paid extra

air and railway tickets to Gorno-Altaisk and back;
meals (meals in a cafe average check 400-450 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;
summer hiking comfortable things (several T-shirts, shorts, trousers, socks, a sun hat - a cap or a bandana);
shoes – comfortable, well-worn boots or sneakers, slates or sandals for relaxation;
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;
insurance against tick-borne encephalitis in case of its presence;
powerbank;
repellents, tick protection products (the highest tick activity in May and early June).

Dates and Prices

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7 – 13 Jul 7 days 6 nights

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16 – 22 Jul 7 days 6 nights

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25 – 31 Jul 7 days 6 nights

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3 – 9 Aug 7 days 6 nights

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12 – 18 Aug 7 days 6 nights

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21 – 27 Aug 7 days 6 nights

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3 – 9 Sep 7 days 6 nights

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13 – 19 Sep 7 days 6 nights

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22 – 28 Sep 7 days 6 nights

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