A journey through the mysterious regions of Russia, filled with history, nature and culture. Ancient monuments of Khakassia, petroglyphs of Oglakhta and sacred mounds hiding secrets of past eras are waiting for you. Inspiring views, intense excursions and gastronomic discoveries will create an unforgettable experience.
Immersion in the power of nature and the achievements of human genius will continue in Ergaki and at the Sayano-Shushenskaya HPP, where you will be surprised by the grandeur of engineering structures. In the atmosphere of Tuvan traditions and nomadic culture, you will discover the spiritual wealth and unique customs of the peoples of the region.
Finally, we will get acquainted with the rich cultural heritage of Tuva, its ancient monuments, temples and museums with Scythian gold. This tour is a harmony of natural wonders, historical monuments and vibrant cultural traditions.
Visit the sacred and mysterious place of Khakassia
Ergaki Trekking
You will see the most popular objects of the natural park
Engineering force
Visit Russia's largest power plant, the Sayano—Shushenskaya HPP
Gastronomic journey
Try traditional dishes from three regions of Siberia
Throat singing
Get to know the tradition of this unique performance
Itinerary
Day 1 -
To the Valley of the Kings to the ancient Messages
Meeting of guests at the airport of the city. Check-in at the hotel* (for guests who have paid for early check-in).
Departure for the excursion program.
Visit to the Museum of Local Lore, the exhibition "Ancient art of Khakassia".
Visit to the Oglakhty Museum.
Excursion to the Salbyk kurgan, which is located in the Valley of the Kings, 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.
Dinner at a cafe in the city.
The total time on this route is approx.9 hours, including the road.
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Day 2 -
The territory of strong people
Breakfast at the hotel. Room release.
Departure for the excursion program.
Excursion to the site of the Sayano-Shushenskaya HPP— the largest power plant in Russia.
Rest on the Yenisei pier. A boat trip along the Yenisei.
Lunch.
Check-in at the Gladenka Hotel. Free time.
Dinner at the hotel restaurant.
The total time on this route is 8 hours, including the road.
Day 3 -
The origins of Russian traditions
Breakfast. Room release.
Excursion to Shushenskoye, an ancient Siberian village, an open—air museum of wooden architecture in Russia.
Lunch in the spirit of Russian rustic cuisine.
Departure from the village of Shushenskoye to the Ergaki mountains.
Transit stop at the famous Tansybey taiga market. Taiga healing collections, herbs, souvenirs.
Check-in at the Ergaki 3* recreation center.
Dinner at the cafe. Gastronomy of taiga cuisine.
On request, guests can use the SPA services* (sauna, sauna, swimming pool) for an additional fee.
The total time on this route is about 7-8 hours, including the road.
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Day 4 -
Natural artifact "Hanging Stone"
Breakfast.
Starting an active program in the Ergaki Mountains: "The Hanging Stone." It is the most famous hanging stone in Russia, a block of stone weighing almost 600 tons, 17 meters long, which is frozen over a precipice in the Ergaki Nature Park. The Hanging Stone is considered a miracle of nature.
Trekking to Hanging Stone is 14 km (round trip). The trail is partially equipped with a railing.
Lunch.
Return to Ergaki base. Dinner at the cafe.
The total time on this route is approx.8 hours, including the road.
Recommendation to the guests: The route is difficult for people with musculoskeletal disorders, older people and those with poor physical fitness. The trail goes up a partially equipped trail, partly through a mountainous kurum and a swampy area.
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Day 5 -
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.
Check-in at the hotel. Supper.
The duration of the tour is 11 hours.
The total mileage of the day is 400 km, a comfortable road.
Recommendations for guests: Comfortable clothes for long trips.
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Day 6 -
A sacred place for monks and Mongol khans
Breakfast at the hotel.
Departure for an active program:
The sacred place of Burgan-Isi (Buddha's Footprint). At that place on the mountain there is a suburgan "Duchen Lhabab", which means "Descent from heaven of Buddha Shakyamuni". It is a place of worship for followers of one of the main branches of Buddhism, Lamaism.
It is believed that there are three footprints in the world today, and one of them is located in Tuva. A Buddha's footprint is an imprint of one or both feet of the first Buddhist to achieve nirvana.
Climbing the sacred staircase to the Footprint of the Buddha.
Durgen canyon with waterfall and panoramic platform. Massive cliffs surrounded by virgin forests and a rushing mountain river flowing through the canyon.
Lunch of grilled local fish, tea and flatbreads.
Visit to the nomad yurt — Shepherd's camp. Acquaintance with the native speakers of the Tuvan culture, the elders of the clan.
Dinner in the 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.
The duration of the tour is 11 hours.
The total mileage of the day is 280 km, partly asphalt, partly field road.
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Day 7 -
Ethnic Tuva in Scythian gold
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 largest Buddhist monastery in Russia, Thubten Shedrub Ling.
Lunch at a cafe.
Departure to Abakan.
Arrival in Abakan.
Check-in at the hotel.
The route duration is 10 hours.
The total mileage of the day is 400 km (a comfortable road).
Day 8 -
Departure
Sending off the group.
Difficulty
Involves moderate physical activity
Tour organizer's comments
The tour has walking tours that require active physical activity.
Accommodation
Accommodation
Hotel
5 nights
Camp Site
2 nights
Comfort
Midscale
The tour includes accommodation in hotels.
The cost of the tour for 1 person, depending on the accommodation, RUB.:
Asia Hotel + Gladenkaya Hotel + Kyzyl Grand and SPA Hotel + Ergaki Hotel:
single room — 227,000 rubles;
double occupancy — 212 000 rub.
Asia Hotel + Gladenkaya Hotel + Buyan-Badyrgi Hotel + Ergaki Hotel:
single occupancy — 144,000 rubles;
double occupancy — 134,000 rubles.
Hotel "Abakan" + hotel "Gladenkaya" + hotel "Buyan-Badyrgi" + hotel "Ergaki":
single room — 141 000 rubles;
double occupancy — 130,000 rubles.
AZIMUT Hotel + Gladenkaya Hotel + Buyan-Badyrgi Hotel + Ergaki Hotel:
single room — 141 000 rubles;
double occupancy — 130,000 rubles.
Persona Hotel + Gladenkaya Hotel + Buyan-Badyrgi Hotel + Ergaki Hotel:
single occupancy — 140,000 rubles;
double occupancy — 129 000 rub.
Gladenka Country Hotel in Sayanogorsk 1 night
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.
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Kyzyl Grand and Spa (Azimut) 5* Hotel in Kyzyl or Buyan Badyrgi 3 Hotel* 2 nights
Kyzyl Grand and Spa (Azimut) 5* Hotel in Kyzyl
Offering a restaurant, a fitness center, a bar and a shared lounge, AZIMUT Kyzyl Hotel is located in Kyzyl. This 5-star hotel offers free Wi-Fi, a 24-hour front desk, room service, and private parking on site.
The hotel rooms are equipped with air conditioning. They include a desk, a kettle, a safety deposit box, a flat—screen TV, and a private bathroom with a shower. Some rooms have a kitchenette with a microwave, refrigerator and a minibar. The AZIMUT Kyzyl Hotel provides bed linen and towels.
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 continental breakfast and a buffet breakfast are served each morning.
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Another option
Buyan Badyrgi 3 Hotel*
The hotel is located on Moskovskaya Street in the small town of Kyzyl. The staff speaks several languages. Cleaning is carried out on time, without delay.
The rich room stock provides you with the following categories: "Luxury", "Standard", "Studio", "Superior Suite", in which you can relax in comfort. The bathroom has all the accessories for personal hygiene.
Guests who follow a certain diet have a special menu. The bar offers a wide range of drinks. Breakfast is served in the room upon request.
You can hold business meetings, negotiations, seminars in the conference room, with all the necessary equipment.
Within walking distance there is a restaurant "Buyan-Badyrgy", a cafe "Pizza Rolls" and a deli "Yuzhny" and "Zvezda" are within walking distance.
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Asia 4* Hotel in Abakan or Azimut or 2 nights
Asia 4* Hotel in Abakan
The Asia Hotel is located in the city of 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 have a seating area where you can relax and unwind. A kettle is also provided. Private bathroom.
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Azimut
The modern hotel, located in the heart of the Khakass capital, will be an ideal starting point for unforgettable trips through the picturesque region. It harmoniously combines coziness and modern comfort: stylish, fully equipped rooms are provided for guests, where every detail is thought out to the smallest detail. A wide range of services and a warm atmosphere will make your stay truly enjoyable and filled with care, whether it's a business trip or a vacation.
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Hotel "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 an a la carte lunch are also served. Guests can enjoy a drink at the lobby bar and order room service.
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Persona Hotel 3*
In the Republic of Khakassia, the Persona Hotel is located in Abakan. A variety of services, as well as high-quality service over the years, have been the key to success, in order to gain a large number of loyal customers, as well as good reviews. Guests can make use of such services as parking, shuttle service or taxi call.
The room stock 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 to ensure 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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Ergaki Recreation Center 2 nights
Traveling economically is easy: the Ergaki Recreation Center Hotel is located in Abakan. This hotel is located near the city center.
You can pass the evening or have a nice time before going to bed in a cozy atmosphere at the bar. The hotel's cafe is a convenient place for a snack. If you travel by car, you can park in the parking lot nearby. The following services are also available: massage room and sauna. The hotel offers the following services for winter sports enthusiasts: skiing, ski school, ski equipment rental and snowboarding. It won't be boring, because the hotel offers leisure activities and a barbecue area. The kids will be happy! There is also a children's playroom.
The recreation center is located in the city of Abakan. This hotel is within walking distance of the city center. At the hotel, the staff at the 24-hour front desk will be happy to help you with advice. No smoking is allowed on site.
What's in the rooms: You will find a TV in the room. The equipment depends on the selected room category.
For sports activities there is Table tennis. For a wonderful rest there is a Sauna; Massage.
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Tour conditions
Group
up to 20 tourists
Minimum age
10 years old
Duration
8 days 7 nights
Group meets at
Russia, Republic of Khakassia, Abakan
Included in price
transport;
guide services;
habitation;
meals (three meals a day according to the program);
entrance fees;
meeting at the airport or railway station (on the first and last days of the tour).
Paid extra
air and railway tickets to Abakan and back;
additional personal transfer;
meals not included in the program: breakfast on the first day of the tour.
early check-in at the hotel;
additional services and entertainment;
personal expenses.
It's important to know
Personal equipment you need for the tour
urban backpack for personal belongings;
comfortable shoes and clothes for outdoor walks;
raincoat;
headdress;
tick repellent;
sunscreen;
bathing accessories;
warm clothes (windbreaker) for hiking in the mountains;
trekking boots or sneakers for hiking in the mountains;
individual first aid kit.
Are plane tickets included in the price of the tour?
Air and railway tickets are not included in the price of the tour. You can purchase them yourself or contact us for help.
Is it necessary to participate in trekking?
The route is difficult for people with musculoskeletal disorders, older people and with poor physical fitness. The trail goes up a partially equipped trail, partly through a mountainous kurum and a swampy area.
You can walk around the neighborhood and wait for the group to return.
Is insurance included in the price of the tour?
Insurance is not included in the tour program. You can purchase additional travel insurance on the website of a Large Country without commission directly from insurance companies.
Are there any possible changes in the program?
It is possible to change the order of excursions, as well as replace them with equivalent ones in case of bad weather conditions or other force majeure circumstances.
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