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"The best of the Altai mountains, 10 days"

The Altai Mountains are better than everything else when it comes to the beauty of their landscapes and the diversity of their attractions; this is one of the least known, yet most amazing parts of Russia.
Price: 143520
Feature tour:
 

DAY 1

 

BARNAUL – THE ALTAI MOUNTAINS (CRATER LAKE AYA)

Arriving at the airport of Barnaul or that of Gorno-Altaisk, meeting with the guide and transfer to the Altai Mountains with a lunch stop near the town of Biysk at road canteen ‘M-52’, named after the famous highway M-52, so called Chuysky Trakt, the most spectacular highway in Russia, connecting Russia with Mongolia.

Accommodation at the hotel by the crater lake Aya.

In the afternoon, excursion to an Altaian Ail (a traditional living hut of the Altai people), where you will see the lifestyle of the local people. You can learn how to play a traditional music instruments, and you will see the local crafts (natural gems, felt ware, and clayware).

Returning to the hotel.

Dinner and overnight.

DAY 2

CRATER LAKE AYA

After breakfast, visiting a local apiary and tasting honey as well as honey wine, before we proceed to the next stop, which is maralnik (the farm of the Siberian stags – marals).

Lunch and horseback riding (or, if you prefer, trekking) to the ‘Devil’s Finger’ panoramic hill with the breathtaking view over the mountains and the Katun river! In case of sunny weather, we will plan this tour just before sunset to make the experience even more thrilling!

Return to the hotel. Dinner and overnight.

DAY 3

LAKE AYA – CHUYSKY TRAKT
After breakfast, we will depart by Chuysky Trakt Highway heading south, in the direction of the Mongolian border. According to The Guardian, this is one of ten most picturesque highways in the world! In ancient times, the valley where Chuysky Trakt is now located was the way for Tatar-Mongolian troops led by legendary Genghis Khan. It was also a path for many nations who supposedly migrated here. There are now many things left reminding about this: ancient carvings, mysterious tomb stones, and various structures built long time ago. There are a lot of interesting sites to stop along Chuysky Tract: streaming murmuring rivers, hills, rocks with ancient carvings. Almost along the whole way, there are picturesque rivers and nice views. If time permits, we will visit a bison farm. We will go through the Seminsky Pass and especially beautiful Chike-Taman Pass, where will definitely make a photo stop.
We will have our lunch in the Uch-Enmek National Park, and along the way there we will see the ancient burial mounds.
In the evening, arrival to the Kochevnik (Nomad) eco-hotel.
Dinner and overnight.
Optional sauna (Russian steam house).

DAY 4

CHUYSKY TRAKT (CLOSE TO THE MONGOLIAN BORDER)

After breakfast, we will drive even further along the Chuysky Trakt, to the areas totally untouched by civilization. We will see the picturesque geyser lake that bears a turquoise color and will also see the Chuya Alps’ snow peaks! The Chuya Alps are part of the Altai mountain range, straddling the border of Russia and Kazakhstan close to the region where their borders and those of China and Mongolia meet. They have an average altitude of about 9000 ft with summits ranging from 11,500 to 12,000 ft. There are about ten glaciers found on the northern part of their slopes. They are named after the Chuya River.

Returning to the Kochevnik hotel in the evening.

Dinner and overnight.

DAY 5

CHUYSKY TRAKT - CHEMAL

After the breakfast, we will return to the Lower Katun area and will visit the Chemal region. We will drive all the way back by the Chuysky Trakt with photo stops in the most interesting sites.

In the evening, check-in to the Biryuza hotel or similar.

Dinner and overnight.

DAY 6

ACTIVE PART

Starting from this day, there would be two available options of the active part. Please choose the one that seems to you more appealing.

1st option: Trek to the Karakol Lakes with two overnights in the mountains. In this case, on Day 6 you will be transferred to the lake area by off-highway vehicle and will ascent for 7–8 miles (10-12km). Overnight in tents. Campfire dinner.

2nd option:  Water adventures. Rafting the Katun river through several picturesque cascades along the beautiful river banks! The rafting will take some 3 to 4 hours. Picnic lunch and returning to the hotel. Dinner and overnight.

DAY 7

1st option:

KARAKOL LAKES

Radial trekking to the lakes: 5–6 miles (8-10km). Picnic lunch. Returning to the camping. Dinner and overnight in tents.

2nd option:

LAKE TELETSKOE

Transfer to Lake Teletskoe (160 miles/260km). Picnic-lunch. Afternoon arrival to the camping. Short time for relaxing before the evening walking tour to the Third River or to the Tilan-Tuu Mountain. Dinner and overnight.

DAY 8

KARAKOL LAKES – CHEMAL

Breakfast, descent from the mountain lakes back to civilization. Dinner, sauna and overnight in the hotel.

LAKE TELETSKOE

After breakfast, boat trip of the lake. Because of its origin, Lake Teletskoe is considered to be the "younger brother of Lake Baikal”. Enjoy fish soup for lunch at one of the remote campings. Return to you camping. Fishing on river Biya in the afternoon. Dinner and overnight.

DAY 9

RETURN TO BARNAUL

After breakfast, return to Barnaul with stop at Legenda park of wooden architecture.

Lunch in Biysk city.

Arrival in Barnaul in the evening. Accommodation at Barnaul hotel 3* or similar.

DAY 10

BARNAUL

Breakfast and transfer to the airport for the morning flight to Moscow.

Other options are: taking the night train to Novosibirsk on Day 9 evening with morning arrival on Day 10 / or, depart for Novosibirsk by public bus on Day 10 morning. Journey time: 4 hrs.


 cost per person in Russian Ruble

Based on TWN accommodation

 

2 pax

143520

4 pax

132600

6 pax

112320

8 pax

101400

10 pax

90480


Included:

·        Transport for transfers and excursion as per program (mileage of 1070 Miles / 1720 km)

·        Accommodation in Lake Aya (Hotel Solnechny or similar, 2 nights), in eco-hotel Kochevnik (Nomad) – 2 nights, in Biryuza hotel – 1 night.

·        Accommodation during the active part:

With Option 1: 2 night in tents + 1 night at hotel Biryuza

With Option 2: 1 night at hotel BIRYUZA + 2 nights at Lake Teletskoe, wooden chalet hotel Istok .

·        Accommodation after the active part: in Barnaul at the hotel Barnaul 3* or similar – 1 night.

·        Rental of all the equipment needed for the excursions

·        Experienced local guide

·        Translator for the whole route (Eng, De, Fr) – other languages upon request at higher cost.

·        Recreational and ecologic fees

·        Full board meals, starting from Day 1 lunch till Day 9 lunch.

·        Local insurance

Not included:

· Air tickets/train tickets/bus ticket to Barnaul / Gorno-Altaisk and back

· Alcoholic beverages

· Sauna

You can write your wishes.
Our phones: +79818204680    +7 (812) 920-4-920
Site: itstourspb.com      E-mail: itstour@mail.ru
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