Winter diving in Altai. Horse riding tour

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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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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
Horse training tour.
Breakfast at the house on the cordon.
Familiarization with the safety of equestrian tourism.
Acquaintance with Altai horses and their distribution among tourists.
On this day, you will have a training equestrian trip, where the main attention should be paid to your horse, find a common language with him, look at his character, study his habits.
To work out the techniques and tactics of equestrian tourism.
The group will make a short ascent to the observation deck, which offers a panorama of the Arygem Valley.
A great opportunity for a photo shoot.
After descending a little, the travelers have a snack and return to the parking lot.
Upon returning, there will be a traditional sauna, a creative evening, a festive dinner and entertainment.
horses are 6 km away.

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Day 3 - Horse access to Lake Aru-Kem
Horse riding tour to Lake Aru-Kem.
Breakfast at the house on the cordon.
On this day, you will have a simple horse crossing.
Most of the way runs along a dirt road among mixed forests and fields.
The group goes to the hidden mountain lake Aru-Kem.
Here, travelers tired of the hustle and bustle of the world will find a boundless feeling of silence and serenity.
Along the way, tourists will visit the sacred place and get acquainted with the ceremony of tying ribbons.
Lunch in the form of a snack on the lake shore.
After lunch, it's time for relaxing, enjoying the peace, walking around the lake.
Return to the parking lot, dinner, sauna.
A master class on the national sports game.
horses are 8 km away.

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Day 4 - Horse riding tour to the Sooru tract
Horse riding tour to the Sooru tract.
Breakfast at the house, after which the group sets off.
The horse crossing of this day is not difficult, it again runs mainly along dirt roads with slight deviations.
The main object of the visit will be the Sooru tract – a large valley in which there are more than 500 mounds, ancient sites that are more than 5 thousand years old.
Also in the tract there is one of the largest clusters of stone monuments of the Turkic period, of which there are more than 7 thousand. During the tour, guests will learn the history of the mounds, as well as the history of their study.
Lunch in the form of a snack (tea and sandwiches).
Then we go to the parking lot, where, according to the established tradition, dinner and a hot bath are waiting for travelers.
In the evening there will be a master class on Altai traditional cuisine.
horses 12 km.
Day 5 - Departure
Early breakfast and departure from the territory of the Aru-Kem cordon before 10:00.
Transfer to the eco-hotel Taezhnik, where the tour program ends with lunch at the cafe (after 14:00).
On this day, you can take off from Gorno-Altaisk airport on flights departing after lunch, as well as go to the cities of Barnaul and Novosibirsk.
It is possible to spend the night on the territory of the eco-hotel Taezhnik, subject to availability and pre-booking for an additional fee.
Staying in the Taiga, you can spend time walking up Mount Cherepan, or making an excursion to the Manzherok GLK, where you can take a gondola lift to the observation deck on Mount Malaya Sinyukha, which overlooks the Katuni Valley. There is a cafe on site where you can order a la carte dishes.

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

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)

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

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).

Dates and Prices

$660

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

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