Altai is a land unique in its beauty, full of charm and mysteries, located at the intersection of the borders of four states, these are Russia, Kazakhstan, China and Mongolia. In Turkish, Altai means «golden mountains». Turquoise lakes and rivers, vast plains and mountain tops, one of the most beautiful roads in the world and even the valley similar to Mars are waiting for you here. The opportunities for traveling around Altai are indeed boundless. You can not only ascend the peaks, raft along the river, but also meet a shaman, live in a yurt or to get married in a solitary temple in Patmos Island.
DAY 1
- Arrive in Moscow, flight to Gorno-Altaysk
- Arrival at the airport of Gorno-Altaysk at 9-00 local time Breakfast, transfer to the hotel, check in
- Rest, lunch
- Excursion along the Chemal highway, visiting the Orthodox chapel on the island of Patmos, the confluence of the Chemal and Katun rivers, crossing the goat path over Katun, the oldest hydroelectric power station in Altai
- Return to the hotel, rest
DAY 2
- Breakfast in the hotel
- Moving along the Chuysky tract with overcoming the lane. Seminsky, Chike-Taman, the confluence of the Chui and Katun rivers, cave paintings of the tract Kalbak-Tash, waterfall Shirlak
- Check in at a tourist base located in a beautiful location on the banks of the river
- Return to the hotel, rest
DAY 3
- Breakfast in the hotel
- Moving along the Chuysky tract with a visit to the unique Geyser lake, a panorama of the North Chuysky ridge with snowy peaks up to 4000 m above sea level, a visit to the unique valley of the Kyzyl-Chin river with colored mountains resembling Martian landscapes.
- Return to the hotel, rest
DAY 4
- Breakfast in the hotel, check out
- Returning along the Chuysky tract with visit of the most beautiful section of the river Katun in the area of Great Ilgumen, visiting the confluence of the Katun and Ursula rivers (Putin’s base is not far visible)
- Return to Gorno-Altaysk
- Check in at the hotel, rest
DAY 5
- Breakfast in the hotel, check out
- Transfer to the airport
- Departure to Moscow
- Departure from Russia