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An exciting trip to Siberia, in which you will see the grandiose Sayano-Shushenskaya hydroelectric power station and mountain cliffs, visit farms with natural products, ecological trails and cozy restaurants with local cuisine.

And you will also visit the hospitable Russian village of Shushenskoye and the famous open–air museums of the Republic of Khakassia - Oglakhty, Salbyksky Kurgan and Chests, where many pilgrims go every year. Why? You will find out in our tour!

Location

Russia, Republic of Khakassia, Abakan

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Tour highlights

The Hanging Stone

We will see the most famous stone in Russia

River walk along the Yenisei

We will take part in a water excursion by boat

Taiga market

We will buy medicinal herbs and herbs, essential oils, nuts

965 steps

We will walk along the trail and see the Shaman Stone slab

Siberian Museums

We will visit the most famous museums of the Republic, places of power and worship

Gastronomic dinner

There will be an opportunity to taste dishes from local lamb, venison, farm cheeses made from goat's milk, sweets from talgan

Itinerary

Day 1 - The observation deck of the Sayano-Shushenskaya hydroelectric power station. "Marble Mountains"
Meeting of the guests.
Breakfast in a cafe in the city.
10:00 Departure for the excursion program.
The observation deck of the Sayano-Shushenskaya hydroelectric power station (without visiting the crest of the station).
A walk along the Yenisei embankment.
Lunch.
Panoramic platform "Marble Mountains".
Check-in at the Gladenka Hotel.
The Gladenkaya Country Hotel is a Siberian pearl surrounded by the Sayan Mountains.
Free time.
Dinner (for the guests who paid for the dinner).
The duration of the tour is 6-7 hours.
The one-way road is about 120 km. (asphalt, comfortable).
Recommendations for guests: windbreaker, headdress, comfortable clothing for walking, tick repellents.

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Day 2 - The village of Shushenskoye. Boat trip along the Yenisei
Breakfast at the hotel.
Departure for the program in the village of Shushenskoye.
This is an ancient Siberian village, a unique open-air museum of wooden architecture. Numerous architectural monuments are represented on the territory of the Russian village: peasant estates, the building of the volost government with a prison, a village shop, a tavern, a blacksmith shop.
The living and living conditions of Siberians at the turn of the 19th and 20th centuries have been recreated in peasant houses and farmsteads.
Lunch.
Boat trip along the Yenisei.
Return to the hotel.
Dinner (for the guests who paid for the dinner).
The duration of the tour is 7 hours.
The road is about 70 km in one direction, asphalt, comfortable.
Recommendations for guests: windbreaker, raincoat, sun protection, tick repellents, comfortable clothing for walking.

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Day 3 - Oglakhty Nature Reserve
Breakfast at the hotel.
Room release.
Departure for the excursion program.
Excursion to the site of the Oglakhty Nature Reserve.
An open-air museum with panoramic platforms, ancient drawings, a modern Visitor center, and a 964-step stairway to heaven.
Lunch.
Return to Abakan.
Check-in at the hotel.
Dinner (for the guests who paid for the dinner).
The duration of the tour is 9-10 hours.
The one-way road is about 151 km in one direction, part of a field road on the territory of the reserve.
Recommendations for guests: headdress, sunscreen, comfortable shoes, raincoat, urban backpack for personal belongings.

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Day 4 - Salbyksky kurgan
Breakfast at the hotel.
Departure for the excursion program.
Visit to the National Museum of Khakassia – the hall of stone sculptures.
Lunch in the city.
Departure for the excursion "Salbyk Kurgan".
The most famous burial mound in Siberia is located in the Valley of the Kings, there are also over fifty burial mounds of the nobility in one territory.
Return to Abakan.
Free time, rest.
Dinner (for the guests who paid for the dinner).
The duration of the tour is 6 hours.
The day is comfortable when traveling, the distance is about 75 km. one way.
Recommendations for guests: headdress, comfortable shoes, tick repellents (aerosol), raincoat, urban backpack for personal belongings.

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Day 5 - The Temple of the Ancestral Time
Breakfast at the hotel.
Departure for an excursion to the mountain range "Trunks" called "Temple of the time of the ancestors".
A place of power with powerful energy.
The most popular excursion in Khakassia!
Thousands of tourists, pilgrims, clairvoyants come here every year, and shamanic rituals are held here.
Lunch.
Visiting the lake, swimming.
Return to Abakan.
Dinner (for the guests who paid for the dinner).
The duration of the tour is 10-11 hours.
The road is approx. 200 km in one direction. The road is partly asphalt, partly gravel.
Recommendations for guests: headdress, sunscreen, comfortable shoes, tick repellents (aerosol), a raincoat is mandatory; urban backpack for personal belongings.

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Day 6 - The hanging stone. Tansybey Taiga Market
Breakfast at the hotel.
Departure for an active program: the natural object of the show, which has become a local landmark – the "Hanging Stone".
A block of stone weighing almost 600 tons, 17 meters long, which froze over the abyss.
In addition to the Hanging Stone, you can see picturesque landscapes, ancient 500-year-old cedars, Ice Age lakes and several ridges of the mountain range, which have acquired bizarre shapes.
Lunch.
Trekking to Hanging Stone is 14 km away.
The trail is partially equipped with railings, and there are places to relax.
The road is extremely picturesque: a mountain serpentine is framed by rocky cliffs, alpine meadows with rare taiga vegetation.
Stop "Taiga healers" at the famous taiga market of Tansybey.
Profitable purchases.
Taiga medicinal preparations and herbs, essential oils, nuts - all these folk remedies are collected by local healers and sold at this transit stop.
Return to Abakan.
Dinner (for the guests who paid for the dinner).
When booking a tour for the dates: 16.06-22.06, the Hanging Stone tour may be canceled due to bad weather conditions.
The duration of the tour is 12 hours.
The road is about 208 km in one direction, mountain passes, asphalt.
important! The route is accessible for people with good physical fitness. The duration of the route is about 7 km in one direction, overcoming kurumnik, long ascents and descents. We do not recommend it to people with disorders of the musculoskeletal system and poor physical fitness.
Recommendations for guests: trekking shoes, sportswear, headdress, urban backpack for personal belongings, individual first-aid kit, raincoat required, a change of clothes in case of rain.

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Day 7 - Transfer to the airport
Breakfast.
Sending off the group.
We adjust the departure time of the transfer to the departure time of the tourist.

Difficulty

Involves moderate physical activity

Tour organizer's comments

The tour program includes trekking to the Hanging Stone and climbing the sightseeing trail.

We do not recommend that people with musculoskeletal disorders and poor physical fitness participate in these activities.

Instead, you can walk around the neighborhood and wait for the rest of the group.

Accommodation

Hotel

6 nights

Comfort

Upscale
Premium

The tour includes accommodation at the Gladenkaya Hotel (Sayanogorsk), as well as in hotels in Abakan (Abakan 4* / Person 3* according to availability).

The cost of a single room without dinners:

Country hotel "Gladenkaya" 4*+ hotel "Asia" 4* — 124 000 rubles per person.
Country hotel "Gladenkaya" 4*+ hotel "Abakan" 4* — 119 000 rubles per person
Gladenka Country Hotel 4*+ Persona Hotel 3* — 110 000 rubles per person.

The cost of a double room without dinners:

Country hotel "Gladenkaya" 4*+ hotel "Asia" 4* — 116 000 rubles per person.
Country hotel "Gladenkaya" 4*+ hotel "Abakan" 4* — 107 000 rubles per person.
Gladenka Country Hotel 4*+ Persona Hotel 3* — 103 000 rubles per person.

Smooth 4*

The Gladenkaya Country Hotel is surrounded by mountains. It offers an indoor pool, a spa and wellness centre, a sauna, a hammam and a hot tub. The ski slopes are just 9 km away.

All rooms feature free Wi-Fi, a balcony, a flat-screen TV, parquet floors and a minibar. The private bathroom comes with a hairdryer, bathrobes and free toiletries. Free Wi-Fi is available in the rooms.

Breakfast is served every morning in the shared lounge, which is included in the room rate. The on-site restaurant serves traditional Russian and European dishes.

An array of activities can be enjoyed on site or in the surroundings, including skiing, cycling and hiking. Free private parking is available on site. The city of Sayanogorsk is 28 km away.

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Another option

Borus 3*

The Borus Hotel is located in the village of Cheryomushki, surrounded by the mountain peaks of the Republic of Khakassia.

The room fund consists of single and double rooms of various categories. Among the amenities: private bathroom, work desk, electric kettle, split system, TV, wireless Internet.

Some rooms have a kitchenette with a fridge and a microwave. Guests can arrange their meals at the on-site restaurant.

Next to the hotel there is the Cheryomushki sports complex — 570 m, the Cheryomukhovy Log ski complex — 690 m. The distance to Sayanogorsk railway station is 34 km, and Abakan International Airport is 122 km away.

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Abakan 4*

This hotel is located in the center of Abakan, a 15-minute walk from the central train station. It offers free Wi-Fi, a business center and a 24-hour front desk.

Each room here will provide you with a flat-screen TV, a refrigerator and a private bathroom with a hairdryer, toiletries, slippers and bathrobes.

The Mama Roma's restaurant serves Italian cuisine. A buffet breakfast and a la carte lunch are also available. Guests can enjoy a drink at the lobby bar and order room service. In addition, the hotel has a conference room with a capacity of up to 50 people.

Victory Park is a 10–minute walk away, and Orlyonok Children's Park is a 5-minute walk away. The Drama Theatre is a short walk away, and the city park is a 20–minute walk away.

Abakan Train Station is a 3–minute drive away, and Abakan International Airport is a 10-minute drive away.

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Person 3*

The Persona Hotel is located in the Republic of Khakassia in Abakan. A variety of services, as well as high-quality service for many years, have been the key to success, in order to gain a large number of loyal customers, as well as good reviews. Guests can use such services as parking, shuttle service or taxi call.

The room fund consists of categories that are divided depending on the capacity of people, comfort and, accordingly, cost. In any case, each of them is clean, comfortable and equipped in a way that feels homely. All this is so that even with a long stay, every guest is satisfied.

The restaurant serves delicious dishes prepared by qualified chefs who work hard to keep you full throughout the day.

There are several theaters, attractions, churches, shops and souvenir shops nearby. You can get to many famous places by calling a taxi or taking a bus.

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Asia 4*

Asia Hotel is located in Abakan. It offers free Wi-Fi and a restaurant. The hotel has a bar and free private parking is available.

All rooms are equipped with a flat-screen TV with satellite channels. Some rooms have a seating area where you can relax and unwind. There is also a kettle. The private bathroom is equipped with bathrobes and slippers.

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Tour conditions

Group

up to 20 tourists

Minimum age

10 years old

Duration

7 days 6 nights

Group meets at

Russia, Republic of Khakassia, Abakan

Included in price

transport;
meeting at the airport / railway station;
guide services;
half board meals;
habitation;
entrance tickets to museums.

Paid extra

air or railway tickets to Abakan and back;
meals not included in the tour program;
dinners — 10,000 rubles per person for all days of stay, including a gastronomic dinner;
transfer of the guest to dates that do not correspond to the start and end dates of the tour;
additional excursions on request;
personal expenses.

It's important to know

windbreaker;
raincoat in case of bad weather;
waterproof lightweight jacket;
headdress from the sun;
sunscreens;
the form of clothing is comfortable for walking;
sportswear;
trekking shoes (replacement shoes);
comfortable shoes;
cash to buy souvenirs;
insect repellents (mite, mosquito);
a small backpack;
individual first aid kit.

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