Winter jeep tour of Altai

Today we will drive along the entire Uimon valley, which separates the Katunsky and Terektinsky ranges.

In good weather, we will have the opportunity to see a beautiful Beluga Whale (4506 m) from the observation deck.

On the way back, an excursion to the village of Verkhny Uymon, one of the oldest villages in the Ust–Koksinsky district, founded by Old Believers more than 300 years ago.

There are three museums in the village: the N.K. Roerich Museum of Local Lore, the Museum of Old Believers and the Museum of Gems.

Overnight in Ust-Koksa village

Length: by car – 160 km.

Meals included: breakfast.

After breakfast, we drive jeeps to the village of Multa-Maralnik, transfer to snowmobiles with sleds and continue our journey to the Lower Multa Lake.

The lake is located at an altitude of 1710 meters and is a Natural Monument.

Hiking in the surroundings.

In the evening, return to the hotel and rest.

Overnight in S.Ust-Koksa.

Length: car – 60 km, snowmobile – 26 km, on foot – 5 km.

Meals included: breakfast, lunch, picnic.

After breakfast, room release, transfer to Aktau.

We will take a look at the Karakol Nature Park "Uch Enmek".

During the tour, we will get acquainted with various types of traditional housing of the Altai natives, as well as the basics of their material and spiritual culture.

On the way, we will stop at the confluence of the Chuya and Katun rivers (only in winter these rivers can be seen in this color!).

Nearby we will see the Kalbak-Tash petroglyphs.

This unique archaeological site of the Altai Republic was a sacred place for the peoples living here at different times.

Now the complex has about 5 thousand rock carvings from different eras.

Overnight in the village of Aktash.

Length: by car – 400 km.

Meals: breakfast.

In the morning we visit the Red Gate.

Driving along the narrow ribbon of road across the Chibitka River, it is impossible not to stop at the picturesque place – huge red cliffs rise 50 meters into the sky, thanks to volcanic rocks that contain an admixture of mercury minerals.

Next, the Geyser Lake is the "earth's eye" of a unique turquoise color.

From time to time, the "geysers" come to life, throwing a mixture of bluish clay and sand to the surface, forming numerous circles at the bottom of the lake.

Then a trip to the valley of Kyzyl Chin (Altai Mars), where unreal Martian landscapes are waiting for us, painted with an amazing palette of colors.

The local rock contains a large amount of mercury, which gives a reddish hue to the surrounding rocks.

Overnight in the village of Aktash.

The Altai Mars tour is conducted under favorable weather conditions.

Length: by car – 250 km, on foot – 4 km.

Meals included: breakfast.

After breakfast, room release, transfer to Chemal village.

On the way, we will stop at the bison nursery, which is located in the village of Cherga.

In winter, you can see a bison a step away from you.

At this time of the year, the bison are very peaceful, they come up to the grid and take bread and carrots from their hands.

Food can be purchased on site.

Then we will drive to the village of Chemal for lunch.

Visit to the island of Patmos.

Transfer to Manzherok.

Sightseeing ascent to Sinyukha mountain.

Rest.

Length: by car – 400 km.

Meals included: breakfast.

Breakfast.

Transfer to the airport in the morning.

Flight home.

Length: auto – 2 km.