Fall in love with Altai

Day

Itinerary

Day 1

Arrival in Novosibirsk/Barnaul/Gorno-Altaisk/Biysk (depends on the available flight).

Distance to Belokurikha from the cities:

• Novosibirsk - 360 km
• Barnaul - 170 km
• Gorno-Altaisk - 70 km
• Biysk - 62 km

Meet with driver. Transfer to Belokurikha resort - from 35 EUR/pax (supplement).

Check-in at the hotel, free time. Meet with guide after some rest. Guide will advise you the best restaurants, SPA complexes, cafes, swimming pools, ect.

Day 2

Breakfast. Meet with guide.

Acquaintance with the Belokurikha resort! During the excursion, you will learn about the origin of the resort, its legends, infrastructure (including interesting places for own visits). We will show you the springs where you can get healing water (take bottles with you). Then we head to the "Belokurikha Mountain" - the brand new resort complex. We will take the serpentine road to reach it. It'll take about 15 minutes to cross the city and  reach the beginning of the amazing route. 20 years ago there was a wild  mountain area, but now there lies one of the most beautiful mountain passes in Siberia. We will pass 12 serpentine road turns at 62 degrees turning angels. For the convenience and safety of drivers and passengers, the route has 4 road stops and 3 observation decks along the route to enjoy the incredible views of the mountains. At the top of the route you will visit art objects, the "Andreevskaya sloboda" museum. There is also a restaurant with an excellent menu.

Day 3

Breakfast.

After breakfast, we will go for an excursion of resort surroundings - "The places of Power". On a special transport we will drive to the mountains, visit the "Four brothers" cliffs, "The Wishing Gate", Turtle cliff, climb the Kruglaya (Round) mountain (801 m), which has splendid panoramic views. This excursion will enrich you with lots of interesting facts and powerful energy. You'll be fascinated by the beauty and power of these places.

After the excursion, you will have free time to walk around the resort on special paths of cure.

The guests can visit SPA-complexes (phyto barrel, bathhouse) or ride the horses. We'll help you to choose to most suitable option for you.

Day 4

Breakfast

This is a very eventful day! After breakfast, we take the full-day sightseeing tour of the Altai Mountains - «The many faces and wonders of Altai». We will drive for 380 km and return to the resort around 9 pm. First, we will visit the Tavdinsky caves, which will surprise you with their winding passageways and bird's-eye views. We'll climb to the caves by special stairs. For those who prefer to stay - there is a great option to walk to the Katun river through the pine forest. To get more pleasant emotions we cross the Katun river on motor crafts to the Kamyshlinsky waterfall on the other bank. You may see  rabbits jumping along the area of the waterfall. The ride on moto crafts along the river is a real adventure! In the village of Chemal, you will get acquainted with the unique island of Patmos (a temple on the Katun river island). We will get by the hanging bridge there. Then we will walk along the path by the Katun river to the Chemalskaya hydro power station. We will have lunch in a cafe with excellent food. During the day, we will also visit the pride of Altai - the maralnik (Siberian sakuras). Upon arrival to the hotel you will be offered late dinner at hotel restaurant.

Additional fee for excursions: entrance to the Tavdinsky cave - 2 EUR/pax, motor crafts - 11 EUR/pax, entrance to the maralnik - 2 EUR/pax.

Day 5

Breakfast.

On this day after lunch, we will visit the Shaman (voodoo) at the ethnic park "Legend" and see the chief tambourine of Altai and the welfare symbol - "Zolotaya baba" (Golden woman), visit the only Russian pantheon of Slavic Gods. You will learn very interesting facts about the history, culture and customs of Altai. You will definitely love it!

Dinner at the hotel.

Day 6

Breakfast.

Transfer to the airport. Departure to Moscow.

Upon arrival in Moscow, customers can be offered

transfer to the hotel or to another airport - 45 EUR car, no guide (supplement);

hotel booking - 3-4-5* (price  - on request).