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The autumn-winter routes through Khakassia and Tuva are no less colorful than in summer. In autumn, the unique landscapes replace the mountainous terrain with the steppe, nature is full of unusual colors of autumn and the intoxicating smell of the taiga.

The abundance of local crops allows you to surprise guests with fruits, vegetables and local farm products. There is a great abundance of local gastronomy in Khakassia and Tuva. Famous attractions are open all year round and also welcome their guests.

Location

Russia, Republic of Khakassia, Abakan

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Tour highlights

Mysterious mounds of Khakassia

Let's go to the Valley of the Kings, where we will feel the energy and learn the secrets of the sacred Salbyk kurgan

Music of Tyva

Let's get acquainted with the performers of traditional Tuvan throat singing – "khoomey"

Immersion in the Buddhist religion

We will visit Buddhist temples, buy amulets, and purify our thoughts with the help of prayer drums

Itinerary

Day 1 - Ethno day in Khakassia
Meeting of guests at the airport of the city.
Check-in at the hotel from 8 a.m.
Breakfast.
10:00 Departure for the excursion program.
Visit to the Republican Museum of the Hall of stone sculptures.
Bargain shopping, a large boutique of local unique souvenirs.
Excursion to Salbyk Kurgan.
The mound is located in the Valley of the Kings, and it was this valley that was chosen by the ancient people to erect dozens of noble mounds on one territory.
One of the most sacred and mysterious places in Khakassia.
Return to Abakan.
Dinner at a cafe in the city.
The duration of the tour is 6 hours.
Recommendations for guests: warm windproof jackets, waterproof insulated shoes, raincoats, hats and gloves.

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Day 2 - Siberian Yenisei
Breakfast at the hotel.
Departure for the excursion program.
Tour to the observation deck of the Sayano-Shushenskaya HPP, Russia's largest power plant;
Cheremukhovy Log cable car.
Lunch at the restaurant.
The gastronomy of Siberian cuisine in dishes from the region's products.
Check-in at the Gladenka Hotel.
Walking, relaxing.
Departure to Abakan.
Upon arrival, dinner at a cafe.
The duration of the tour is 8 hours. The road is about 120 km in one direction, a comfortable road.
Recommendations for guests: warm windproof jackets, waterproof insulated shoes, raincoats, hats and gloves.

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Day 3 - To the "stone gods"
Breakfast at the hotel.
Departure for the excursion program.
Visit to the museum "Ulug Hurtuyakh Tas".
In Khakassia, it is a sacred place for locals and a place of pilgrimage for visitors.
Everyone believes in the magical power of healing and the amulets of this deity.
The museum demonstrates the traditions and way of life of the Khakass people.
Shopping.
A souvenir shop with a good assortment of charms.
Lunch.
Return to Abakan.
Dinner at the cafe.
The duration of the tour is 8 hours.
Recommendations for guests: warm windproof jackets, waterproof insulated shoes, raincoats, hats and gloves.

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Day 4 - Immersion in nomadic culture
Breakfast at the hotel.
Room release.
Departure for the program in Tuva.
The Republic of Tuva is a storehouse of true folk traditions preserved in the modern world.
Not only natural and archaeological sites are concentrated here, but also many cultural sites, museums, monuments, shamanic clinics and nomadic yurts.
Upon arrival in Kyzyl, lunch at a cafe.
Excursion to the Tuvan National Music Center, acquaintance with performers of traditional Tuvan throat singing - "khoomey".
Sightseeing tour of the city with a visit to such facilities as the Center of Asia Square on the beautiful Yenisei embankment.
The embankment is decorated in the national style with compositions created by the famous sculptor Dashi Namdakov.
Arata Square, where the symbol of the city, the Buddhist Prayer Drum, is located, today this prayer drum is the largest in Russia.
Buddhist temple.
Unique souvenirs with Buddhist symbols, mantras and amulets.
Check-in at the hotel.
Supper.
The total time on this route is approx. - 11 hours including the road.
Recommendations for guests: warm windproof jackets, waterproof insulated shoes, raincoats, hats and gloves.

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Day 5 - Shepherd traditions and a Buddhist monastery
Breakfast at the hotel.
Excursion to the largest Buddhist monastery in Russia – Thubten Shedrub Ling.
Unique souvenirs with Buddhist symbols, mantras and amulets.
Visit to the nomad yurt – Shepherd's camp.
Acquaintance with the native speakers of the Tuvan culture, the elders of the clan.
The gastronomy of the region is based on Tuvan traditions, national dishes (lamb cooked according to traditional recipes, local stewed vegetables, Tuvan beef or lamb buuzes, young cheese, borzaki biscuits with Tuvan tea with milk and salt).
Return to the hotel.
Supper.
The total time on this route is approx. - 7 o 'clock .
Recommendations for guests: warm windproof jackets, waterproof insulated shoes, raincoats, hats and gloves.
Day 6 - "Scythian gold". Source Arjaan Kungustuk
Breakfast at the hotel.
Room release.
Departure for the excursion program.
Visit to the National Museum of Tuva, the exhibition "Scythian gold".
The National Museum of Tuva is an asset of the Republic, with a huge gilded dome and a collection of gold reserves from an ancient burial mound.
More than a thousand unique gold ornaments are in the museum's collection.
Visit to the Arzhaan "Kungustuk" spring (Beavers).
It is believed that each streamlet flowing through the gutters has the power to heal from various diseases.
There are 21 sources of key waters here.
Return to Abakan.
Check-in at the hotel.
Dinner at the cafe.
Gastronomic dishes of the region.
The total time on this route is approx. - 11 hours including the road.
Recommendations for guests: warm windproof jackets, waterproof insulated shoes, raincoats, hats and gloves.
Day 7 - Departure
Breakfast.
Departure of the group, transfer to the airport.

Difficulty

Suitable for everyone

Accommodation

Hotel

6 nights

Comfort

Premium

The tour provides accommodation in a hotel in Abakan 4* (according to availability, Abakan 4*, Asia 4*) 4 nights, the Kyzyl Grand Hotel and Spa 5* (Kyzyl) 2 nights.

The cost of the tour for 1 person, depending on the type of accommodation:

Placement	Cost
Single room	85 000
Double room	70 000

Important: it is not possible to stay in a room with 2 separate beds in a hotel in Tyva. Guests who are not satisfied with this accommodation may consider upgrading the room category from standard to superior with an additional one. the place is a separate sofa. The surcharge will be from 5,000 rubles per room.

KYZYL Grand Hotel and SPA is a five-star hotel located in the center of the capital Tyva, on the banks of the mighty Yenisei River.

Kyzyl Airport is 7 km away.

The hotel includes 107 rooms of various categories.

All rooms are equipped with air conditioning, a work desk, a tea station, a safe, a TV, and a bathroom with a shower and toiletries.

Important: there is no possibility of staying in a room with 2 separate beds, only a double bed, access to the spa and pool is strictly from 18 years old.

A buffet breakfast is served for guests at the Yenisei Restaurant.

The rest of the time, the restaurant operates in a la carte format, offering guests hits of European and local Tuvan cuisine.

Guests can visit the ZAFFIRO SPA center with a 25-meter swimming pool, sauna and hammam, beauty salon, as well as use the services of a business center.

The hotel has a restaurant, a spa complex, a 24-hour lobby and a uniquely designed lounge area.

It offers Wi-Fi, room service, outdoor on-site parking and indoor parking.