Altai is a unique place, wildlife land on the southern border of Western Siberia. Altai is often called “Russian Tibet” thanks to its amazing nature. It’s famous for a mixture of exotic cultures and legends about the miracles. It has everything: snowy peaks, rough rivers, endless plains, clear lakes and landscapes of incredible beauty. People come here to get away from civilization and spend some time alone in nature.
The local way of life has hardly changed for decades: herds of wild horses still graze here; people believe in spirits and mobile phone signals are hardly received. There are villages that are hard to reach by car. It’s a perfect place for those looking to escape from modern digital world and find themselves surrounded by nature.
Meeting at the airport. Transfer to Gorno-Altaysk. Visit to the National Museum of A.V. Anokhin – where you will have an opportunity to learn more about Altai region. Transfer to Chemal village. On the way you will stop to enjoy the panoramic view of the Katun River and visit the village of Manzherok to observe panorama of the Altai Mountains (according to the weather conditions). Lunch. In the small ethnic village of Askat, you will visit the gallery of local goods and souvenirs and attend a workshop on playing local music instruments. Accommodation. Dinner.
Breakfast. Transfer to Aktash. On the way you will stop to contemplate panoramic views of the Seminsky Pass (1717 m), the Chike-Taman Pass (1295 m) and natural terraces of the Katun River. Lunch. Accommodation. Dinner.
Breakfast. During the sightseeing tour you will visit the Geyser Lake, then you will enjoy the panoramic view of Kurayskaya steppe and snow peaks of The Altai Range, the valley of mountains called “Mars” – for their unusual coloring. Lunch. Transfer to Kosh-Agach (with ascent to 2000 meters above the sea level). The view changes to high mountainous deserts and Mongolian landscapes. Transfer to Aktash. Dinner.
Transfer to the Aya village. Visit to the ancient petroglyphs with more than 5 000 paints on the huge stones. Lunch. Visit to the kennel of Siberian husky and reindeers (optionally). Accommodation. Dinner.
Breakfast. Transfer to Gorno-Altaysk to the airport.
*Please, take note that we reserve the right to change the order of visits.
Level 1 (easy)
Cruise
Level 2 (moderate)
