Winter jeep tour of Altai

Today we will drive along the entire Uymon Valley, which separates the Katunsky and Terektinsky ridges. 

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

Stop at the monument to Sukhov. 

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. 

In the evening, participation in a master class on making a charm doll "Uymonochka".

Overnight in Ust-Koksa village.

Length: by car – 160 km.

Meals included: breakfast.

After breakfast, we go by jeep 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 surrounding area. 

In the evening, return to the hotel and rest.

Overnight in S.Ust-Koksa.

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

Meals included: breakfast, lunch.

After breakfast, check out the rooms, 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 indigenous inhabitants of Altai, as well as the basics of their material and spiritual culture. 

On the way, we will make a 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 petroglyphs "Kalbak- tash".

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

Next, the Geyser Lake is the "earthly 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 Kyzyl Chin valley (Altai Mars), where unreal Martian landscapes are waiting for us, painted with an amazing palette of colors. 

The local rock contains mercury in large quantities and this gives a reddish hue to the surrounding rocks. 

Overnight in the village of Aktash.

The excursion to Altai Mars 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 yourself. At this time of the year, bison are very peaceful, they approach the grid and take bread and carrots from their hands.

Food can be purchased on site. 

Length: by car – 340 km.

Meals included: breakfast.

In the morning we will drive to the island of Patmos, which is comfortably located in the middle of the Katun River and is connected to the mainland by a suspension pedestrian bridge. 

There is a convent and the Church of St. John the Theologian on the island. 

Then we will visit the amazing "Blue Lakes" - the eyes of Katun. 

This is a completely unique phenomenon of nature and it can only be observed from October to April. 

For lunch, we will stop at the all-season resort of Manzherok, and after that we will make an excursion climb to Mount Sinyukha.

Length: by car – 105 km, on foot 2 km.

Meals included: breakfast.

Breakfast.

Transfer to the airport in the morning.

Flight home.

Length: by car – 2 km.