Winter Altai

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A fairy tale turned into reality, allowing you to spend time in the fresh, frosty air, plunge into the sensations of childhood admiring the snow-capped mountains and trees.

Staying in warm, cozy rooms, you will make fascinating excursions in a comfortable warm minibus. During the tour you will visit such interesting places as the island of Patmos, surrounded by the bright turquoise waters of Katun against the background of dazzling white snow, Blue lakes, the color of which against the background of crystal white snow will fascinate anyone, as well as other interesting places in the Altai Mountains.

Location

Gorno-Altaysk

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Tour highlights

Swan Lake

We will admire the snow-white flock of swans and the picturesque panorama of the lake from the observation deck

Ski resort

We will visit the GLK "Manzherok", climb the cable car, and if desired, ride buns, skiing or snowboarding

Snow ridges of the Chui tract

We will drive along one of the most beautiful roads in the world in winter attire, make stops at mountain passes and the confluence of rivers

Itinerary

Day 1 - A.N. Anokhin Museum
Check-in.
Breakfast in the cafe for those who arrived at Taezhnik before 10:30, for those who arrived later – lunch at 13:00.
Lunch at the cafe of the eco-hotel "Taezhnik".
After lunch, an excursion to the A.N. Anokhin Museum in Gorno-Altaisk, where the exposition of the burial place of Princess Ukok is presented, as well as guests will learn the history of Altai.
On this day, an excursion to Tugaya Mountain, which is located in the city, to the Zaisanov gazebo, is possible.
This tour will take place provided that more than half of the group members agree and if there is free time during daylight hours.

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Day 2 - Kamyshlinsky waterfall and GLK "Manzherok"
Breakfast at the Taezhnik restaurant.
After breakfast, departure for an excursion.
Transfer to Barangol village.
A walking tour to the Kamyshlinsky waterfall, which even under a thick layer of ice manages to shimmer over the rocks and sparkle in the bright winter sun.
First, guests will have to walk over a pedestrian suspension bridge over the frozen Katun, and then guests of Altai will have a walk along the forest path to the waterfall.
After enjoying the beauty of the winter forest and waterfall, the group returns to the bus.
Lunch at the cafe.
After lunch, travelers will visit the territory of the all-season resort "Manzherok", where you will take a gondola lift to the observation deck of Mount Sinyukha, which offers a beautiful panorama of the Katun River valley and adjacent mountain ranges.
At the end of the tour, tourists can stay at the ski complex and try their hand at downhill skiing, snowboarding, riding buns or snowmobiling, or take part in other outdoor activities that will be available at the resort.
Those who do not want to become a participant in the activities can return to the place of accommodation and spend their free time at their discretion.
The services of VK "Manzherok", except for one excursion lift, are not included in the price of the tour.
On the territory of the VK Manzherok, rental of any equipment for winter sports activities is available on the territory of the resort.
Return to the Taiga.
Supper.
Length: by car – 40 km, on foot – 5 km.

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Day 3 - Tour of Chemal – the hot heart of Altai
Breakfast in the Taiga.
Departure for the tour.
You will have a walk to the legendary Blue Lakes – the eyes of Katun, which open to the guests of Altai from the second half of September to the beginning of spring, where we arrange a small picnic.
The lake is located on the left bank of the Katun River, 4 km from the village of Askat.
In winter, Katun does not freeze in this place, as the Blue Lakes are localized and fed by springs.
The purest water allows you to see the bottom of lakes and Katun inhabitants.
Lunch in the form of a picnic on the lake shore.
An exciting excursion to the Chemal district center, known for its unique mild and warm climate, and its surroundings.
Tourists will visit the most interesting sights of the area, such as: Chemalskaya HPP, Dragon's Teeth, "goat trail", Sartakpai gate, temple on Patmos Island.
Return to the eco-hotel "Taezhnik".
Supper.
Length: by car – 287 km.

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Day 4 - Swan Lake and Belokurikha
Breakfast at the hotel.
Today, your path will lead to the neighboring region – the Altai Territory, the foothills area is famous for its sights.
First stop: Lake Svetloye is a protected natural monument of the Altai Territory.
Every year, in late autumn, a snow–white flock of swans arrives at the lake and stays for the winter on the ice-free lake, hence the second name of the lake - Swan Lake.
A 10 m high observation deck has been built for everyone who wants to watch birds, offering a picturesque panorama of the lake.
You can observe the process of feeding swans from rafts fixed on the water surface, which allows you to take a closer look at these beautiful birds.
Transfer to the resort town of Belokurikha.
Belokurikha has a classic Siberian winter, but the climate is milder and frosts are more comfortable.
Stop for lunch at a cafe.
After lunch, those who wish can take the cable car to the Church mountain or walk along the eco-trail.
Meeting at 16:30 at the bus, transfer to the eco-hotel "Taezhnik".
Length: by car – 275 km, up to 3 km on foot.
Day 5 - Chuisky tract: the Seminsky and Chike-Taman passes, the confluence of Chuya and Katuni
Early breakfast at the Taezhnik restaurant.
Departure for the tour.
The Chui Highway Tour is the largest federal highway connecting Russia and Mongolia.
This road was known more than a thousand years ago as the Mungalsky tract – trade caravans from the East to Russia and back went along it.
Tourists will learn more about the history of the unique tract during the tour.
The group is expected to stop at the famous mountain passes of Seminsky and Chike-Taman, stop in the Karakol Valley and walk to the Gopher monument, a panorama overlooking the Katun terraces, as well as at the confluence of two great Altai rivers Chuya and Katun.
This tour is a great opportunity to get a holistic view of Altai.
Snow-white mountain ranges will open up to the group every now and then along the way.
Lunch is provided at a roadside cafe.
Return to the eco-hotel "Taezhnik".
Dinner at the Taezhnik cafe.
Length: by car – 510 km.

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Day 6 - Departure
Breakfast or lunch boxes.
Rooms are available until 11:00.
Transfer to Gorno-Altaisk airport.

Difficulty

Suitable for everyone

Accommodation

Camp Site

5 nights

Comfort

Midscale

The tour provides accommodation at the Taezhnik tourist complex or similar.

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

1-local	2-local	3-local (only for a single application)
94 500	72 500	70 500

The Taezhnik tourist complex is located 2.5 km from the village of Manzherok.

Accommodation in rooms with amenities of the "Standard+" category. The area is 18 sq. m.

Capacity for up to 4 seats: 2 main and 2 additional seats. Children under 4 years old can be accommodated without a separate bed.

Room facilities:
Electronic equipment: TV, mini fridge, hair dryer
Bathroom: bath towels, sink, toilet, water heater, toiletries, shower, slippers.
Beds: double bed or two separate beds.
Furniture: chairs, sofa bed, wardrobe, table, bedside tables.
Other: tea pairs.

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Tour conditions

Group

up to 14 tourists

Minimum age

6 years old

Duration

6 days 5 nights

Group meets at

Gorno-Altaysk

Included in price

accommodation in heated rooms (Standard+);
three meals a day from breakfast on the day of the start of the tour to breakfast on the day of departure;
the work of a guide;
transportation by minibus according to the tour program;
entrance fees and recreational fees;
accident insurance and medical insurance;
delivery from GA airport in a group format is provided free of charge, any other type of delivery is at an additional cost, the fare is set by the carrier.

Paid extra

air and railway tickets to Barnaul, Gorno-Altaysk, Novosibirsk and back;
delivery from any place, or in any other way, except for a group transfer from/to the airport.;
additional services not included in the tour program, including the services of the all-season resort Manzherok, are not included in the tour program.

It's important to know

documents (passport and MHI policy);
underwear (comfortable, preferably cotton) and thermal underwear (warm, multi-layered);
woolen and synthetic WARM socks (several pairs);
warm sweater (woolen, woolen or fleece);
insulated trousers (not restricting movements.), ski trousers are suitable;
insulated jacket or down jacket, you can use a ski jacket (on sintepon, down, etc., not blown. Remember, the temperature can drop to -35 at night and -25 during the day, so the jacket should be warm);
the shoes are warm and loose (not summer mesh sneakers);
hat, scarf and gloves (warm and not draughty, + hood);
clothes for home and sleep. (T-shirts\vests, tights\leggings);
sunglasses and sunscreen (yes, in winter in the Altai Mountains, when the sun is shining, you can get burned);
personal hygiene products;
individual first-aid kit (the guide will have a general first-aid kit, take personal medicines with you if there are indications for taking specific drugs);
video or photo camera (with a case on a sturdy belt and an additional rope).

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2 – 7 Jan, 2025 6 days 5 nights

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