Sayan Chalet: Comfort in the middle of the wild taiga

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Take a ride through the Khakass steppes to the mountains, where an eco-chalet with a swimming pool and sauna awaits you. Then there will be a man—made attraction: you will become an engineer at the hydroelectric power station museum and see the 242-meter Sayano-Shushenskaya dam, and after that you will dissect the Yenisei on a boat under the freshest trout on a secluded pier.

On the third day, a chairlift over the crowns of Siberian cedars to the panorama of the mountains and a long meditation on a boat on the man—made Sayan Sea among wild rocks. The finale is a living time machine: the village of Shushenskoye with pubs, shops and a peasant lunch.

Location

Russia, Republic of Khakassia, Abakan

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Tour highlights

The power of the Sayano-Shushenskaya HPP

Feel the giant's breath on the observation deck, which overlooks one of the most majestic dams in the world and the turquoise Yenisei.

Getting to know Siberian cuisine

Immerse yourself in gastronomy over a lunch of dishes where every taste tells the story of this harsh region.

Fascinating views

Go for a walk at the foot of the largest marble massif in Russia and enjoy the views from the observation decks

Two trips along the Yenisei

Take a boat ride: first with a tasting of fresh trout at the foot of the hydroelectric power station, then go on a long voyage across the giant Sayan Sea

Itinerary

Day 1 - Vacation at the country eco-hotel "Gladenkaya"
Meeting at the airport of Abakan.
Breakfast in a cozy city cafe.
Scenic transfer: transfer to a country hotel (100 km, about 1.5 hours on the way). The road runs past the endless Khakass steppes, gradually turning into the majestic Sayan Mountains.
Accommodation in the rural eco-hotel "Gladenkaya" 4*. This is a unique premium wooden chalet located in the secluded Babik Valley surrounded by centuries-old taiga.
Lunch at the hotel.
Free time for adaptation. Guests have free access to the hotel's luxurious aqua zone (large indoor pool, Finnish hammam and sauna).
Notes: The road is about 100 km in one direction, asphalt, partly gravel at the entrance to the hotel.
The standard check-in time at the Gladenka Hotel is from 15:00.
Recommendations for the guests:
the form of clothing is comfortable;
bathing accessories (the hotel has an aqua zone);
tick repellents.
Day 2 - Sayan Industrial Power
Breakfast. Departure from the hotel in a comfortable car.
Interactive Museum of Hydropower: A modern interactive center in the village of Cheryomushki. Here, customers will be able to feel like engineers: launch digital mockups of turbines, measure current strength and find out how the Yenisei River was tamed.
Sayano-Shushenskaya HPP observation deck: Visit to the most powerful hydroelectric power station in Russia. Guests will enjoy a magnificent view of the 242-meter-high monumental concrete dam embedded in the rocks of the Sayan Canyon.;
Yenisei Pier: A boat trip along the Yenisei River. After a boat trip, lunch at a secluded pier with a tasting of local cuisine (including the freshest local trout).
A gastronomic lunch on the pier is included in the price.
Marble Extreme Park: An easy walk at the foot of the largest marble massif in Russia. It is a giant cream-colored sheer cliff with observation decks and safe wooden trails.
Return to the Gladenkaya Hotel, free time to relax.
Notes: The tour duration is approx. 6 o'clock. The road is asphalt, comfortable.
Recommendations for the guests:
windbreaker;
headdress;
raincoat;
the form of clothing is comfortable for walking;
tick repellents.
The price includes lunch on the pier with tasting of taiga delicacies and fresh Yenisei trout.

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Day 3 - Picturesque Sayan Sea
Breakfast at the hotel restaurant. Departure for the program.
Cheremukhovy Log cable car: Ascent on a modern chairlift over the tops of Siberian cedars. At the top, guests will find a panoramic observation deck with views of the mountain ranges.
Sayan Reservoir: A long contemplative boat tour of the giant man-made sea beyond the crest of the hydroelectric power station. The boat will pass along the steep wild mountains and untouched shores of the Sayano-Shushensky Nature Reserve. Lunch is included.
Return to the hotel, dinner — independent.
Notes: The tour duration is approx. It's 9 o'clock. The road to the Sayan Sea is mountainous and graded.
Recommendations for the guests:
windbreaker;
headdress;
raincoat;
the form of clothing is sporty, comfortable for walking;
tick repellents;
sun protection cream.
Day 4 - Siberian antiquity and the end of the tour
Breakfast at the hotel, room release. Departure to the program with your belongings.
Museum-Reserve "Shushenskoye": Time travel (80 km from the hotel). This is a real Siberian village of the turn of the XIX–XX centuries in the open air. The guests will visit ancient farmsteads, the volost prison, look into pubs and shops, completely immersed in peasant life.
Gastronomy: A traditional Siberian lunch in the village. Included in the price of the tour.
Arrival in the city of Abakan.
17:00 Transfer to the airport/train station (departure of guests) or check-in at the selected city hotel.
Notes: The tour duration is approx. 8 o'clock. The road is about 80 km in one direction, asphalt, comfortable.
Recommendations for the guests:
windbreaker;
headdress;
raincoat;
the form of clothing is comfortable for walking;
cash for souvenirs.

Difficulty

Involves moderate physical activity

Accommodation

Hotel

3 nights

Comfort

Upscale
Premium

The tour includes hotel accommodation.

The cost of single accommodation without dinners: 57,000 rubles per person.

The cost of double occupancy without dinners: 49,000 rubles per person.

The Gladenkaya Country Hotel is surrounded by mountains. It features an indoor pool, a spa and wellness centre, a sauna, a hammam and a hot tub. Ski trails 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.