Tungur: the paths of shamans. Altai Tour

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This hiking tour, accompanied by an experienced guide, offers to enjoy the beauty of Altai, immerse yourself in the world of mysterious legends, majestic mountains and the purest rivers. You will learn about ancient shamanic rituals, visit places of power and enjoy stunning views of mountain peaks and valleys.

We will take you by horse trail to the best observation deck on Mount Belukha, take you to the terrace where the souls of ancient Turkic warriors rest and introduce you to the character of the wayward queen Katun.

Location

Manzherok village

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Tour highlights

Horse riding

Horses will bring special joy and pleasure from moving along scenic trails.

The magical world of Altai shamans

You will learn about ancient shamanic rituals, visit places of power and see traces of ancient peoples.

On the waves of Katun

An unforgettable motor boat ride along the beautiful Katun River awaits you.

Rock paintings

Explore the ancient and mysterious petroglyphs of the Kuylyu Grotto.

Itinerary

Day 1 - The Taezhnik tourist complex. Transfer to Tungur
Check-in at the Taezhnik eco-hotel.
Getting to know the guide.
Breakfast in the restaurant of the eco-hotel "Taezhnik" for those who arrive before 10:30.
Attention! The distance from the eco-Hotel Taezhnik to the village of Tyungur is 420 km, the journey is long, so we recommend purchasing tickets for morning flights or arriving the day before.
After gathering the whole group, departure to the route.
Lunch at a roadside cafe.
Accommodation in summer houses or tents on the territory of the tour complex "Bayary", Tyungur village.
Dinner at the cafe.
There is a shower on the premises.
Evening gatherings around the campfire.
By car 420 km.
Day 2 - Equestrian exit to the observation deck on Mount Kyzyl
Breakfast at the cafe.
Excursion to the Museum of Altai culture in Tyungur village.
Safety briefing for equestrian tourism, preparation for horseback riding.
Lunch at a cafe, after lunch – horseback riding to the observation deck on Mount Kyzyl.
Upon reaching the observation deck, the group dismounts and rests, enjoying the beauty of the surrounding world and absorbing the energy of the mountains.
Horseback riding is not difficult without the need to overcome local obstacles, ideal for those who have never sat on a horse.
After enjoying the views, we get on the horses and go back to the tourist complex.
Dinner at the cafe, shower on site.
Koni 75 km.
Day 3 - Radial exit to the Kuilu grotto
Breakfast at the cafe.
Exit to the route.
The road leading to the Kuylu grotto is not difficult, with a slight climb, without fords, kurumnik and other obstacles.
The Kucherla River accompanies the group along the way, so there will be no shortage of drinking water.
Lunch in the form of a snack with hot tea near the Kuyulu grotto.
Petroglyphs can be seen on the walls of the grotto.
After lunch, return to the tour complex.
Bathhouse.
Dinner at the cafe.
Koni 30 km.
Day 4 - Mount Bayda Horseback Ride
Breakfast at the cafe.
Today we will have a horse ride to Mount Bayda, from where, in clear weather, you can see the top of Siberia's highest mountain, Uch–Sumer, which is better known as Belukha.
The path to the observation deck takes place with a constant climb, and looking back, you can see how more and more impressive views open up in front of you.
Upon reaching the observation deck, the travelers dismount and while the guide prepares lunch in the form of a snack, they admire the surrounding landscape and take memorable photos.
After lunch, we begin a leisurely descent from the mountain and get to the Bayara tour complex.
Dinner at the cafe.
There is a shower on the premises.
Evening gatherings around the campfire.
Koni 15 km.
Day 5 - Walking tour to the confluence of the Katun and Kucherla rivers. Motor boat trip
Breakfast in the cafe.
After breakfast, take a leisurely walk to the mouth of the Kucherla River, where you can take beautiful photos and feel the power and energy of the rivers.
Those who wish can go fishing (no gear is provided, the catch is not guaranteed).
Return to the tour complex.
Lunch at a cafe.
After lunch, a motor boat tour along the Katun River to the Turgunda tract, where you can see the statues of stone warriors and the confluence of the Akkem River, which carries its waters from the northern slope of Mount Belukha.
Return to the tour complex.
Supper.
There is a shower on the premises.
A farewell evening by the campfire.
Boat 40 km, walk 10 km.
Day 6 - Transfer to the eco-hotel Taezhnik. Completion of the program
Breakfast in the cafe.
Eviction from the tourist complex.
Transfer to the village of Verh.A lot of money.
Visit to the Nicholas Roerich Museum at the Atamanov Estate.
After the tour to the museum, transfer to Ust-Koksa.
Lunch at a cafe.
After lunch, transfer to the eco-hotel Taezhnik.
Dinner at the restaurant.
The end of the program.
This evening, those who wish can leave for the cities of Barnaul and Novosibirsk, the departure time is approximately at 22:30 (not included in the price).
You can spend the night in tents on the territory of the eco-hotel for free, while other accommodation options are available for an additional fee.

Difficulty

Involves moderate physical activity

Tour organizer's comments

It combines various types of recreation – car tours, hiking, horseback riding and water tourism. Physical activity is low, so you can go on a tour with children from 10 years old.

Accommodation

Camp Site

5 nights

Comfort

Basic

The tour provides accommodation in summer houses or tents on the territory of the Bayary tour complex.

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

tents – 67,000 rubles / person, an additional fee for a single 7000 rubles.
cabins – 73,500 rubles /person (double, at the moment single is not expected, as there are few houses).

Tour conditions

Group

up to 12 tourists

Minimum age

10 years old

Maximum weight of the tourist

100 kg

Duration

6 days 5 nights

Group meets at

Manzherok village

Included in price

meeting at the airport of Gorno-Altaysk in a group format;
transportation services according to the program;
the work of a professional guide;
three meals a day, starting with breakfast on the day of arrival and dinner on the final day;
placement according to the selected category;
sauna 1 time, according to the program, shower on site;
entrance fees and recreational fees;
medical and accident insurance.

Paid extra

air and railway tickets to Novosibirsk/Barnaul/Gorno-Altaisk and back;
transfer to the Taezhnik tourist complex and back, except for a group transfer from Gorno-Altaisk airport;
tick insurance, the cost of insurance is 400 rubles, the validity period is 1 year.;
accommodation before and after the start of the tour.

It's important to know

1. A backpack (up to 40 liters), a suitcase or a large travel bag, that is, something in which it is convenient to carry things to the base, special means are issued on the route for transporting things – an archimak (saddlebag) and a drive bag.
2. Hiking shoes, preferably boots, which can be leather, rubber, or birch, the main thing is that they do not get wet and cover the boot from rubbing against the stirrup strap (putlishche) or high boots.
3. Running shoes or trekking boots for radial exits. Avoid new shoes that are not worn out.
4. Replacement shoes for camping (slates).
5. Comfortable clothing for horse crossings and radial pedestrian crossings – sweatpants that do not restrict movement, made of lightweight quick-drying material, without rough internal seams, a shirt or a long-sleeve T-shirt. A windbreaker made of thick material. A suit for hunters or fishermen, or something similar, is suitable, the main thing is that it is comfortable and does not rustle.
6. A set of clothes for recreation in the camp – trousers, shirt, shorts, T-shirt.
7. A warm sweater.
8. A warm jacket (synthetic or down jacket).
9. A warm hat (fleece or wool).
10. Cap or panama hat.
11. Gloves (even simple cotton ones will do).
12. Socks – 2-3 pairs of cotton or linen, 2 pairs of wool.
13. A waterproof raincoat or suit that can withstand heavy rain. On the equestrian route, an UGC (Combined Arms Protective Kit) is issued to protect against rain – a long rubber raincoat with a hood.
14. Bathing suit.
15. Toiletries and hygiene products. Including hygienic lipstick and sunscreen with a high protection factor.
16. Sunglasses that protect the eyes from ultraviolet rays in the mountains.
17. A small flashlight (headlamp).
18. Individual medicines.
19. A small water flask. You can use a plastic bottle with a capacity of 0.5 liters.
20. A camera or video camera (optional) with hermetically sealed packaging.
21. Tourist seat (hob).
22. Personal tableware (plate, spoon, mug).

For the convenience of packaging, it is recommended to have small bags or garbage bags, and for additional splash protection of things and protection from dirt in archimacs, we recommend having dense plastic bags with a volume of 160-180 liters in the amount of 4 pieces.

Towel.

Attention! The distance from the eco-Hotel Taezhnik to the village of Tyungur is 420 km, the journey is long, so we recommend purchasing tickets for morning flights or arriving the day before.

A group transfer from/to the airport of Gorno-Altaysk to the eco-hotel "Taezhnik" is provided free of charge.

The delivery time is adjusted depending on the arrival time of the planes, and the final meeting time is set on the eve of the start of the tour.

We can pick you up for free from hotels located only between the airport of Gorno-Altaysk and the eco-hotel Taezhnik, on the way from the airport.

Delivery from hotels in Gorno-Altaysk is charged additionally, at the taxi rate.

An individual transfer from/to the airport is charged additionally, according to the taxi fare.

Delivery to any hotel after the end of the tour is for an additional fee, except for hotels located between the eco–hotel Taezhnik and the airport, according to the group transfer to the airport.

Delivery from /to Barnaul airport / railway station is carried out for an additional fee, at the carrier's rate (from 1,500 rubles / person from the railway station and from 2,000 rubles / person from Barnaul airport).

We can book seats in cars, but if there are none, travel is carried out on regular buses.

Tourists pay for travel only and exclusively with drivers, or purchase tickets at the ticket offices of bus stations or on online ticket sales sites.

The journey from Barnaul to Taiga takes about 4-4.5 hours.

Delivery from/to Novosibirsk is carried out on regular buses at the carrier's rate.

Every day there is a Novosibirsk-Chemal bus from Novosibirsk, on which you can buy a ticket to the village of Manzherok and get off at the monument to Shishkov.

Tickets can be purchased both at the ticket offices of the Novosibirsk Bus Station and in online ticket sales services (https://e-traffic.ru / etc.)

The journey from Novosibirsk to Taiga takes about 7 hours.

All of the above shipping options can be combined!

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Reviews

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Dmitry

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6 May, 2025

The start of the trip was slightly marred by a last-minute change to the tour itinerary, literally the day before departure. It wasn’t a major issue, especially since this was our first visit to Altai. Still, I would have preferred to receive exactly what was outlined in the original agreement.

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Vyacheslav

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28 Apr, 2025

I had contact with only a few people during the organization process: the Big Country guides and the managers. I have no complaints about the local guides — they were young, cheerful, and did a fantastic job. However, on the part of Big Country, there were significant delays in responding to questions (sometimes 1–2 days). Fortunately, this didn’t have a major impact on the trip itself, but next time it could become an issue... please work on improving your response time.

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Dmitry Kolesnikov

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11 Apr, 2025

Everything was excellent, I’ll definitely recommend it to my friends and family!

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