Winter diving in Altai. Horse riding tour

On this tour, you will immerse yourself in the life of the indigenous population of the Altai Mountains and join equestrian tourism.

You will make fascinating horse riding excursions, admiring the nature of Altai and learning its ancient history. And in the evenings you will get acquainted with the traditions of the inhabitants of the Altai Mountains, and of course a hot bathhouse and gatherings around the campfire.

Location

Gorno-Altaysk / Manzherok village
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$653
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Duration
5 Days
4 Nights
Departures
  • Group departures
    • 30 December, 2024 – 3 January, 2025
or
Accommodation
  • Camp Site
    4 nights
Comfort
  • Basic+
Difficulty
Moderate
Involves moderate physical activity
Group
Up to 8 people
Minimum age
10 years old
Group meet at
Gorno-Altaysk / Manzherok village
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Weekdays: 8am - 8pm
Weekends: 8am - 7pm (GMT +3)
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Tour highlights

Communication with horses
We will work out the techniques and tactics of equestrian tourism, study the habits and find a common language with our horse
The hidden mountain lake Aru-Kem
Let's feel the silence and serenity on the shore of the lake and get acquainted with the sacred ceremony of tying ribbons
National master classes
Every evening we will immerse ourselves in the Altai national culture and way of life
A hot bath
We will take a steam bath in a real Siberian bathhouse every day

Itinerary

  • Day 1 - Meeting. Transfer to the Aru-Kem cordon along the famous Chui highway

    Arrival at the eco-hotel "Taezhnik". 

    For those who plan to arrive at Gorno-Altaisk airport, choose flights with arrival no later than 12:00, since the transfer to the Aru-Kem cordon, taking into account stops, takes 4 or more hours. 

    Breakfast at the Taezhnik cafe and acquaintance with the guide. 

    Departure along the route to the Aru-Kem cordon, lunch at a roadside cafe.

    A trip along the famous Chui Highway to the Uch-Enmek Nature Park.

    On the way, stop at the Seminsky pass, at the monument to the Gopher. 

    Stop in the Karakol valley.

    Arrival at the cordon. 

    Accommodation in the parking lot. 

    Dinner, sauna, dating evening.

    A master class on the national board game.

    Distance: by car 178 km.

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  • Day 2 - Arygem Valley
  • Day 3 - Horse access to Lake Aru-Kem
  • Day 4 - Horse riding tour to the Sooru tract
  • Day 5 - Departure
Difficulty
Involves moderate physical activity
Tour organizer's comments

The equestrian part of the route is easy, does not require special training. Suitable for family holidays, children from 10 years old are allowed on the route. 

Accommodation

Accommodation
  • Camp Site
    4 nights
Comfort
  • Basic+

Accommodation at the base parking lot of the equestrian unit in rooms with facilities on the floor (2-3 bed rooms)

Cordon 4 nights

Accommodation in warm wooden houses with a stove.

Tour conditions

Group
up to 8 tourists
Minimum age
10 years old
Duration
5 days 4 nights
Group meets at
Gorno-Altaysk / Manzherok village

Included in price

  • transportation according to the program;
  • horse rental;
  • rental of necessary equipment;
  • accommodation in warm houses;
  • 3 meals a day: breakfast and dinner, lunch in the form of a snack in the field;
  • the work of a guide;
  • The cook's job;
  • the work of the grooms;
  • recreational fees;
  • bathhouse every day;
  • insurance of OSAO Rosgosstrakh, insurance coverage – 250,000 rubles (medical expenses), 50,000 rubles (accident). The insurance policy is issued for the group and is with the instructors along the route.

Paid extra

  • air and railway tickets to Gorno-Altaysk, Barnaul, Novosibirsk and back;
  • delivery to the pick-up point, except for group transfer from Gorno-Altaisk and back;
  • personal expenses.

It's important to know

Personal equipment you need for the tour
  • 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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Dates and Prices

  • $653
    30 Dec, 2024 – 3 Jan, 2025 5 days 4 nights
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