Options available for any Tour Package
- Transfer – not only to /from the airport, but also delivering you, your family/friends, thermos, sandwiches, camera, etc. to the most beautiful places in the Altai.
- Accommodations at the SkiBike Sport Club hotel in village of Manzherok along the Katun River.
- Breakfast included in accommodation rate (or you may make your own in the Kitchenette.)
- Guided tours of local sites including the villages of Mazherok, Ust-Muni, Chemal; the merger of the Chui and Katun rivers; the Turquoise Katun (special economic zone); Taldinskiye Caves, Kamishlinsky Waterfall, Manzherok lake and much more.
- One and two-day rafting trips on the Katun (suitable for beginners).
- Russian banya with herbal tea and birch tree branches (‘whisks’) in order to relax and rejuvenate yourself (minimum 2 hours).
- Bicycle riding in Manzherok and the surrounding area.
- Souvenirs of cedar, pine and birch trees made by YOU in our woodworking shop under the guidance of a specialists.
Sample Tours:
Plunge into the happiness of serenity and peace of mind on this 7-day tour through the Altai.
DAY 1
Arrival. Once you get settled into your accommodations, a tour of the Manzherok area is provided. We will acquaint you with Manzherok and the Manzherok Alpine Skiing Complex. You have the option of taking the ski lift up to top if you wish (additional cost). The Getting Acquainted with Manzherok tour can be done on bicycles as well.
DAY 2
Excursions:
- Chemal village
- Patmos Island
- John the Evangelist’s temple
- Chemal Hydroelectric Station
- Visits to several of the prettiest small villages of the Altai (Ust-Muni, Barangol, Ust-Sema, Elekmonar)
DAY 3
River rafting on the Katun (Seminskiy and Mazherokskiy (??что такой КОРОТЫШ??) This route combines both a 2-hour and 4-hour rafting trip which includes 5 rapids and the Kamishlinksiy Waterfall. The trip takes 5 ½ hours (35 km / 22 miles). The day is topped off with a Russian banya with herbal tea and birch tree whisks.
DAY 4
Relaxation:
- Trip to the artificial lake in the Turquoise Katun (special economic zone).
- Visit the Taldinskiy Caves. The cliff along the outside of the caves extends for 5 km (3.1 miles) along the Katun. The cave is between 40-200 meters above the river.
- Enjoy the natural healing springs of Arzhan-Suu.
- Visit the largest souvenir market in the area.
DAY 5
Visit to Local Sacred Site:
Trip to the spot where the great Katun merges with the wayward Chui. As soon as we leave Manzherok along the Chuiskiy Tract, you will be enthralled with the scenery. We will cross the Seminskiy Pass (1717 m / 5 633 ft) and the Chike-Taman Pass (1460 m / 4 790 ft) where you will feel as free and light as a bird. The merger of the two rivers is easily seen due to the difference in water color – the Chui is brown and the Katun is emerald green. As you stroll the shoreline of the Katun, you will understand why this place is considered sacred by the native Altai people.
The trip lasts all day.
DAY 6
Relaxation:
Trip to the Manzherok lake – a natural historic site.
The lake is warm and swimming, tanning, boating and catamarans are the usual activities. You can also just admire the water lilies or the waterchestnuts which are listed in the Russian ‘Red Book’ as a nearly extinct plant.
DAY 7
Time to Say ‘Goodbye’ – Departure
Before leaving, you can head to the local Market for souvenirs or opt to make them yourself. Popular souvenirs include wooden figures, herbs, balsams (to add to tea), honey and other natural healing products. Finally, the last photo shoot, an exchange of addresses, hugs and numerous promises to come back for another magical trip to the Altai.
Tour Price: The cost of the 7-day ‘Voice of Your Heart’ tour is 11 000 rubles per person.
If the voice of your heart is asking to visit the Altai and this program is of interest to you, invite your family and friends and head our way. We are always happy to provide additional information about tours, housing and the Altai.
You can only appreciate the Altai by experiencing it – one must see, breath and travel the Altai. This trip is designed to let our visitors experience the secrets of the Altai mountains while coming closer to his/her own soul. The itinerary for the 10-day tour ‘The Kingdom of Water and Power’:
DAY 1
Arrival. Once you get settled into your accommodations, a tour of the Manzherok area is provided. We will acquaint you with Manzherok and the Manzherok Alpine Skiing Complex. You have the option of taking the ski lift up to top if you wish (additional cost). The Getting Acquainted with Manzherok tour can be done on bicycles as well.
DAY 2
Excursions:
- Chemal village
- Patmos Island
- John the Evangelist’s temple
- Chemal Hydroelectric Station
Visits to several of the prettiest small villages of the Altai (Ust-Muni, Barangol, Ust-Sema, Elekmonar)
DAY 3
River rafting on the Katun (Seminskiy and Mazherokskiy (Seminskiy and Mazherokskiy rapids). This route combines both a 2-hour and 4-hour rafting trip which includes 5 rapids and the Kamishlinksiy Waterfall. The trip takes 5 ½ hours (35 km / 22 miles). The day is topped off with a Russian banya with herbal tea and birch tree whisks.
DAY 4
Super Day Trip – Hike to the Karakolskiy Lakes.
The Karakolskiy Lakes is a series of seven lakes located in the upper reaches of Karakol river which is a tributary of the Elekmonar river in the piedmont of the western slope of the ridge Iolgo. The altitude of the lowest lake is 1820 meters (5 970 feet) and the highest lake is 2097 meters (6 880 feet). This is one of the most extraordinary places in the Altai.
DAY 5
Relaxation:
Trip to the Manzherok lake – a natural historic site.
The lake is warm and swimming, tanning, boating and catamarans are the usual activities. You can also just admire the water lilies or the waterchestnuts which are listed in the Russian ‘Red Book’ as a nearly extinct plant.
DAY 6
Visit to Local Sacred Site:
Trip to the spot where the great Katun merges with the wayward Chui. As soon as we leave Manzherok along the Chuiskiy Tract, you will be enthralled with the scenery. We will cross the Seminskiy Pass (1717 m / 5 633 ft) and the Chike-Taman Pass (1460 m / 4 790 ft) where you will feel as free and light as a bird. The merger of the two rivers is easily seen due to the difference in water color – the Chui is brown and the Katun is emerald green. As you stroll the shoreline of the Katun, you will understand why this place is considered sacred by the native Altai people.
DAY 7
Relaxation:
Trip to the artificial lake in the Turquoise Katun (special economic zone).
Visit the Taldinskiy Caves. The cliff along the outside of the caves extends for 5 km (3.1 miles) along the Katun. The cave is between 40-200 meters above the river.
Enjoy the natural healing springs of Arzhan-Suu.
Visit the largest souvenir market in the area.
DAY 8
Pearl of the Altai: A visit to Teletskoye Lake. The native population call the lake Altin-Kyol or Golden Lake. It is the largest and probably the most beautiful lake in the Altai. Located in southwestern Siberia in the Turochakskiy and Ulaganskiy regions of the Altai Republic, it holds the largest volume of clean freshwater after Lake Baikal. The rocky shores are home to dozens of waterfalls. The lake plays a key role in all life on our planet and is recognized by UNESCO as a World Heritage Site.
DAY 9
Relaxation:
Take a walking tour of the old Manzherok settlement and enjoy a picnic on the shores of the might Katun river.
DAY 10
Time to Say ‘Goodbye’ – Departure
Before leaving, you can head to the local Market for souvenirs or opt to make them yourself. Popular souvenirs include wooden figures, herbs, balsams (to add to tea), honey and other natural healing products. Finally, the last photo shoot, an exchange of addresses, hugs and numerous promises to come back for another magical trip to the Altai.
Tour Price: The cost of this 10-day tour is 17 000 rubles per person.
If this program is of interest to you, and you have a strong desire to visit the Altai, then call and invite your family and friends and head our way. We are always happy to provide additional information about tours, housing and the Altai.
Isn’t it a pity that no one has invented a machine that can stop the inexorable passing of time. How often do we hear that in the cities, one has no time to stop and develop himself/herself spiritually. We found an exit from this vicious circle when we moved to the Altai Mountains. Now, we can say with 100% certainty that we found the way to stop time – it is the Altai Mountains itself.
During this 10-day tour “Full Immersion in the Altai”, you have the chance to experience the halting of time and to use this ‘time’ to seek yourself.
DAY 1
Arrival. Once you get settled into your accommodations, a tour of the Manzherok area is provided. We will acquaint you with Manzherok and the Manzherok Alpine Skiing Complex. You have the option of taking the ski lift up to top if you wish (additional cost). The Getting Acquainted with Manzherok tour can be done on bicycles as well.
DAY 2
Excursions:
- Chemal village
- Patmos Island
- John the Evangelist’s temple
- Chemal Hydroelectric Station
Visits to several of the prettiest small villages of the Altai (Ust-Muni, Barangol, Ust-Sema, Elekmonar)
DAY 3
River rafting on the Katun (Seminskiy and Mazherokskiy (Seminskiy and Mazherokskiy rapids). This route combines both a 2-hour and 4-hour rafting trip which includes 5 rapids and the Kamishlinksiy Waterfall. The trip takes 5 ½ hours (35 km / 22 miles). The day is topped off with a Russian banya with herbal tea and birch tree whisks.
DAY 4
Relaxation:
Trip to the artificial lake in the Turquoise Katun (special economic zone).
Visit the Taldinskiy Caves. The cliff along the outside of the caves extends for 5 km (3.1 miles) along the Katun. The cave is between 40-200 meters above the river.
Enjoy the natural healing springs of Arzhan-Suu.
Visit the largest souvenir market in the area.
DAY 5-8
Super Trip to the Chulushman River Valley:
As soon as we leave Manzherok along the Chuiskiy Tract, you will be enthralled with the scenery. We will cross the Seminskiy Pass (1717 m / 5 633 ft) and the Chike-Taman Pass (1460 m / 4 790 ft) where you will feel as free and light as a bird. The merger of the two rivers is easily seen due to the difference in water color – the Chui is brown and the Katun is emerald green. As you stroll the shoreline of the Katun, you will understand why this place is considered sacred by the native Altai people. The sites you will experience include:
- Beliyi Bom (The White Cliff);
- The Shirlak waterfall;
- Red Gates – a very old passage through the cliff wall;
- The Cheybekkol, Taldukol, Sorulukol, Uzunkol, Chagakol, Balyktukol lakes;
- The Katu-Yaryk (altitude 800 m. / 2 625 feet) pass;
- The stone mushroom formation – Akkurum;
- The Uchar waterfall which is the main Chulchinsky waterfall and the largest cascading waterfall in the Altai and Siberia with a total drop of more than 160 meters. A grand view!
The trip takes 4 days /3 nights including camping in tents.
DAY 9
Relaxation:
Trip to the Manzherok lake – a natural historic site.
The lake is warm and swimming, tanning, boating and catamarans are the usual activities. You can also just admire the water lilies or the waterchestnuts, which are listed in the Russian ‘Red Book’ as a nearly extinct plant.
DAY 10
Time to Say ‘Goodbye’ – Departure:
Before leaving, you can head to the local Market for souvenirs or opt to make them yourself. Popular souvenirs include wooden figures, herbs, balsams (to add to tea), honey and other natural healing products. Finally, the last photo shoot, an exchange of addresses, hugs and numerous promises to come back for another magical trip to the Altai.
Tour Price: The cost of this 10-day tour is 24 000 rubles per person.
If this program is of interest to you, and you have a strong desire to visit the Altai, then call and invite your family and friends and head our way. We are always happy to provide additional information about tours, housing and the Altai.
DAY 1
Arrival: Check in to your accommodations and time to wonder around the village of Manzherok.
DAY 2
Bicycle tour of Manzherok. Visit to the Manzherok Alpine Skiing Complex and a trip up the ski lift.
DAY 3
Excursions:
- Chemal village
- Patmos Island
- John the Evangelist’s temple
- Chemal Hydroelectric Station
Visits to several of the prettiest small villages of the Altai (Ust-Muni, Barangol, Ust-Sema, Elekmonar).
DAY 4
River rafting on the Katun (Seminskiy and Mazherokskiy rapids). This route combines both a 2-hour and 4-hour rafting trip which includes 5 rapids and the Kamishlinksiy Waterfall. The trip takes 5 ½ hours (35 km / 22 miles). The day is topped off with a Russian banya with herbal tea and birch tree whisks.
DAY 5-8
Super Trip to the Chulushman River Valley:
As soon as we leave Manzherok along the Chuiskiy Tract, you will be enthralled with the scenery. We will cross the Seminskiy Pass (1717 m / 5 633 ft) and the Chike-Taman Pass (1460 m / 4 790 ft) where you will feel as free and light as a bird. The merger of the two rivers is easily seen due to the difference in water color – the Chui is brown and the Katun is emerald green. As you stroll the shoreline of the Katun, you will understand why this place is considered sacred by the native Altai people. The sites you will experience include:
- Beliyi Bom (The White Cliff);
- The Shirlak waterfall;
- Red Gates – a very old passage through the cliff wall;
- The Cheybekkol, Taldukol, Sorulukol, Uzunkol, Chagakol, Balyktukol lakes;
- The Katu-Yaryk (altitude 800 m. / 2 625 feet) pass;
- The stone mushroom formation – Akkurum;
- The Uchar waterfall which is the main Chulchinsky waterfall and the largest cascading waterfall in the Altai and Siberia with a total drop of more than 160 meters. A grand view!
The trip takes 4 days / 3 nights including camping in tents.
DAY 9
Relaxation:
Trip to the Manzherok lake – a natural historic site.
The lake is warm and swimming, tanning, boating and catamarans are the usual activities. You can also just admire the water lilies or the waterchestnuts, which are listed in the Russian ‘Red Book’ as a nearly extinct plant.
DAY 10
Pleasant chores:
A chance to buy souvenirs and natural healing products from the Altai for your family and friends.
Meet the mascots of the Altai. You will see the beautiful and graceful marals at the Maral Farm in the Karym village.
Taste hot, fresh bread and pastries at the bakery along the banks of the Katun.
DAY 11
Pearl of the Altai: A visit to Teletskoye Lake. The native population call the lake Altin-Kyol or Golden Lake. It is the largest and probably the most beautiful lake in the Altai. Located in southwestern Siberia in the Turochakskiy and Ulaganskiy regions of the Altai Republic, it holds the largest volume of clean freshwater after Lake Baikal. The rocky shores are home to dozens of waterfalls. The lake plays a key role in all life on our planet and is recognized by UNESCO as a World Heritage Site.
DAY 12
Relaxation:
Trip to the artificial lake in the Turquoise Katun (special economic zone).
Visit the Taldinskiy Caves. The cliff along the outside of the caves extends for 5 km (3.1 miles) along the Katun. The cave is between 40-200 meters above the river.
Enjoy the natural healing springs of Arzhan-Suu.
Visit the largest souvenir market in the area.
DAY 13
Relaxation: Take a walking tour of the old Manzherok settlement and enjoy a picnic on the shores of the might Katun river.
DAY 14
Time to Say ‘Goodbye’ – Departure:
Before leaving, you can head to the local Market for souvenirs or opt to make them yourself. Popular souvenirs include wooden figures, herbs, balsams (to add to tea), honey and other natural healing products. Finally, the last photo shoot, an exchange of addresses, hugs and numerous promises to come back for another magical trip to the Altai.
Tour Price: The cost of this 14-day tour is 31 000 rubles per person.
If this program is of interest to you, and you have a strong desire to visit the Altai, then call and invite your family and friends and head our way. We are always happy to provide additional information about tours, housing and the Altai.
