As of the beginning of 2019, original tours to Altai are rightfully considered popular. A mysterious land with various natural attractions attracts connoisseurs of extraordinary landscapes, those who love active recreation and will appreciate the Altai natural and climatic complex.

You can go on a tour to Altai both in winter and in summer. It is extremely beautiful here, with many interesting sights concentrated, for example, the highest Siberian point called Belukha, whose altitude exceeds 4 thousand km. Also, the Altai Mountains can boast of the deepest Russian cave (more than 300 m). In Russia, these places occupy a leading position in the number of natural and archaeological monuments. Tours in the Altai Mountains can introduce you to burial mounds and ground burial grounds of various sizes, ancient cave sites and ancient settlements.

Also, during a tour to Altai, thanks to excursions, you can visit Lake Teletskoye. The reservoir is famous for its crystal clear water. It is considered a holy place for various Asian peoples and is included in the UNESCO list. Today, the coastal area of ​​the lake has retained its original appearance due to the fact that for more than 60 years it has been considered a protected area and is protected by the state. A huge amount of entertainment is offered to visitors here. Adventure and ecotourism with active recreation, during which there is a complete fusion of man with the natural environment, is especially popular. While relaxing in Altai near the lake, you can go trophy fishing, rafting, ride a cruise ship, and ride horses.

Extraordinary tours to Altai with a vibrant entertainment program

It is worth noting that tours in the Altai mountains are suitable not only for extreme sports enthusiasts. You can come here with children and friends - there is enough entertainment and sightseeing tours for everyone. You can plan a trip for the summer of 2019, choose a horseback riding tour as a holiday in Altai, for example, for 9 or 12 days, a trip that includes catamaran and rafting, ATV rides, hiking, trekking, etc.

Gorny Altai is ideal for a vacation. These places are considered a world heritage; they have a unique ethnoculture, beautiful flora and diverse fauna. The climate here is sharply continental: summers are hot and short, winters are characterized by prolonged frosts. The maximum number of tourists is observed from June to September. In winter, mountaineering is popular among visitors.

An exciting journey with a lot of positive emotions is not always a tour abroad. And in Russia you can have a luxurious holiday, especially since the prices here are quite reasonable. Our website presents offers ranging from classic budget options to exclusive ones. You can choose a package with accommodation in a comfortable hotel complex or, for example, in log houses, where all amenities are located outside. It all depends on your preferences and financial capabilities. We will select an individual tour for you!

Altai is an amazing mountainous country located in the south of Siberia. High mountains with snow-white peaks, the majestic tranquility of the larch taiga, turquoise lakes and fast rivers... An amazing variety of landscapes! Shining snow-white peaks, alpine meadows, dense taiga and steppes - the mountains have it all. Altai is also rich in cultural and historical monuments. The Old Believers founded a unique culture in the local villages, and Roerich’s legacy attracts many of his admirers to the mountains. The best time to travel around Siberia is July and August. It is during this time that most of the active tours offered by our company occur. But you can go earlier - at the end of June. This will give you the opportunity to see the alpine meadows in bloom. Tours to Altai in winter 2019 are already on the website!

Getting to Altai is easy. Our company offers active tours to Altai with a flight from Moscow, which is inexpensive and lasts only 4 hours, as well as tours with flights from other Russian cities. From St. Petersburg and some other Russian cities you can fly to Altai by direct flights (Novosibirsk), but if this is not possible, you can take a train to Novosibirsk or Barnaul. Every year, at the airports of Novosibirsk, Barnaul, Gorno-Altaisk, new flights from Russian cities with which there were no air connections previously appear on the schedule.

There are many types of summer active recreation in the Altai Mountains. There are tours that involve both one type of activity (rafting, horseback riding tour, jeep tour), and combined ones, for example, horseback and water tours in Altai.

Types of recreation in Altai

Altai is a Mecca for lovers of active recreation. Such a variety of active recreation types cannot be found in any other region of Russia! It is this diversity and transport accessibility that is the key to the popularity of the region.

Rafting is most popular on the Katun, Chuya, Bashkaus, and Chulyshman rivers. If you do not have experience in rafting on mountain rivers, it is better to start with rafting on the Katun. Altai rivers have rapids of 4-5 difficulty categories. The release of adrenaline into the blood is guaranteed!

Horseback riding tours to Altai are another popular type of outdoor activity. There are many popular equestrian routes: to the foot of Mount Belukha, to the Shavlinsky lakes, to the Multinsky lakes and many others. Traveling on horseback, you will see the whole variety of natural landscapes of Altai: from the steppes to the tundra zone, which you will get to while climbing the passes.

Trekking (hiking) in Altai is the most inexpensive type of travel in Altai. You can choose a beautiful trekking to Mount Belukha or an easy trekking to the Multinsky Lakes. On many trekking trips, our company offers to rent horses for transporting personal belongings. There are also classic mountain hikes with a backpack.

Excursion tours to Altai are the most expensive and comfortable type of vacation. You will be able to travel, staying in hotels, recreation centers and comfortable yurt camps. The tour will not be physically difficult and will be full of excursions.

Holidays in Altai in the summer of 2019 include not only group and individual tours, but also corporate programs. foxtravel has experience in organizing corporate tours. As a rule, this includes rafting, team building, visiting caves and historical monuments. The optimal duration of a corporate tour to Altai from Moscow is 4-5 days

Interesting are jeep tours that allow you to visit the hard-to-reach Ukok plateau or drive off-road to the mysterious Tyva. On the way you can see ancient mounds and places where shamans performed their rituals.

Prices for holidays in Altai

Many clients who are not familiar with the specifics of active recreation, when first introduced to tours in Russia, have the feeling that they are expensive. However, this is not quite true. You need to understand that the cost of active tours includes three meals a day and all services along the route, in contrast to excursion programs abroad, where the client spends significant amounts of money on the spot. To save money, we advise you to buy tickets in January-March for the summer. They will cost much less.

Prices for tours to Altai from foxtravel are not the lowest. This is due to the fact that the company pays great attention to the quality of recreation and works officially, concluding contracts and paying taxes. We work only with partners that have been proven over the years.

Welcome to Altai!

Altai – one of the few stunningly beautiful corners of our planet. Located in the central part of Asia, this mountainous region is located in four countries at once - China, Kazakhstan, Mongolia and Russia. Until the early 90s, the Altai Territory was on the territory of the Russian Federation, which included the Gorno-Altai Autonomous Region. Since 1991, the autonomy gained independence from the Altai Territory and was renamed Altai Republic. However, travelers are not very interested in the peculiarities of the administrative division - they value the virginity of the nature of the Greater Altai with its mountain peaks, clear lakes and rivers. No less interesting are the inhabitants of Altai, whose unique culture makes this region truly unique.

Holidays in the Altai Mountains 2019

It is not surprising that Altai is a Turkic word that literally means “golden mountains,” because the mountains are the main attraction of this region. The most famous and beloved by tourists are the Katunsky and Chuysky ranges, namely the Aktru mountains (height 4 km 75 m) and Maashey (height 4 km 173 m). Mount Belukha, whose height is just over 4.5 km, is no less popular. This is the highest mountain in Siberia, the view of which is impossible not to admire. In addition, according to the Old Believers of the Uimon Valley, this is where the legendary country of Belovodye is located - a place where happiness and justice reign.

About the history of the Altai region

History of the Altai region

The territory of Altai was inhabited by primitive people several thousand years ago. It is these regions that are considered the cradle of nomadic culture and the Turkic language. The history of Altai is extremely rich - these lands remember the raids of the Huns, Dzungars and the armies of Genghis Khan, the rise and fall of many Turkic Khaganates, and in the Middle Ages Altai was part of the Great Silk Road.
Many historical events left an indelible mark on Altai culture in the form of rock paintings, ancient stone sculptures and many mounds (for example, the Pazyryk mounds dating back to the 6th-3rd centuries BC). The unique mounds in the Ukok highlands, where permafrost reigns, are world famous. Thanks to the permafrost conditions, in these mounds not only the mummified bodies of ancestors, but also a large number of ancient artifacts - wooden, felt, and leather products, as well as samples of clothing - were remarkably preserved. Since a quiet zone has been declared on the Ukok plateau, several dozen sensational mounds remain unexplored, hiding priceless pieces of history in their depths.

Ethnography of Altai

The history of the settlement of Altai by Russians begins in 1633, with the arrival of a detachment of Cossacks commanded by Pyotr Sobansky, the son of a boyar, on the shores of Lake Altyn-Kel. It was here that the battle between the Cossacks and Mandrak’s detachment took place. After the victory over the local princeling, Sobansky erected a small fortress, which has not survived to this day. By the way, it was the Cossacks who renamed Altyn-Kel into Lake Teletskoye (Tele is a tribe that then lived on the shore of the lake). Nowadays, the village of Yailyu, which is located on the site of the long-destroyed Sobansky fort, is one of the famous tourist centers of Altai. Yailyu is famous for boat excursions along Lake Teletskoye, to the waterfall on the Korbu River flowing into it, as well as to the island of Kaim, located at the mouth of the Chulyshman River.
The indigenous inhabitants of Altai belong to the Mongoloid race and are descendants of such Turkic tribes as the Uyghurs, Kipchaks and Yenisei Kyrgyz. We should also not forget about the Mongolian tribes who lived in this territory for a long time. Today, these areas are home to a large number of different tribes, which are divided into northern and southern Altaians. Thus, the northern Altaians are the tribes of Chelkans, Tubulars, Kumandins and Shors who live in Kuzbass. The southern tribes include the Telenigits, Teleuts and Altai-Kizhi. Each tribe is divided into several clans (seoks), each of which is headed by a zaisan (elected head).
The people of Altai have their own religious ideas, which are impossible not to notice for a traveler. Thus, in many places you can see pyramids made of piles of stones (oboo), into which sticks with ribbons (kyira or dyalama) are stuck. It is common among steppe peoples to mark the location of sacred places in this way.

Tours to Altai

But those travelers who want to enjoy the real Altai, and not the conveniences of tourist packages and standard excursions, go beyond the Katun. It is here, among the pristine and majestic Altai nature, that you can get an unforgettable experience. The Eight Travels Club invites you to go to tours to Altai to get to know your home country better and enjoy its truly unforgettable beauties.

Excursion tours to Altai 2019

	Name	Description	Number of days	Tour dates
		Manzherok – Chemal – Katun River – Tavda Caves – Gorno-Altaisk – Teletskoye Lake + Stone mushrooms of the Chulyshman Valley*	6	28.05, 11.06, 25.06, 09.07, 23.07, 06.08, 20.08, 03.09, 10.09.19
		Lake Manzherok - Tavdinsky caves - maralnik in the village. Karym - Chemal shrines - Lake Teletskoye - Chuisky tract (to the “Geyser Lake”)*	6	26.05, 09.06, 23.06, 07.07, 21.07, 04.08, 18.08.19
		Barnaul - Belokurikha - Lake Teletskoye - Gorno-Altaisk - Chemal - Manzherok - Srostki	8	15.06, 29.06, 13.07, 27.07, 10.08, 24.08, 07.09.19
		Teletskoye Lake – Chulyshman River Valley (Uchar Waterfall, Stone Mushrooms) – Chuisky Tract (Kalbak-Tash, Karakol Valley) – Chemal – Lower Katun	8	09.06, 14.07, 04.08, 18.08.19
			8	25.05, 08.06, 22.06, 06.07, 20.07, 03.08, 17.08.19
		Karakol Valley - Katun River – Uimon Valley – Multinskie Lakes* - Chemal Shrines – Lower Katun	8
			8	25.05, 08.06, 22.06.19 + on request
		Karakol valley - Chuisky tract - Kalbak-Tash - Kuektanar - Mars valley - Altai Stonehenge - Dzhumalinsky springs - Ukok plateau (Altai princess) - Pazyryk mounds - river valley. Chulyshman - Stone mushrooms - Uchar waterfall - Korbu waterfall - Lake Teletskoye	9
			9	07.07, 28.07, 11.08.19 + on request
		Manzherok - Chuisky tract - Karakol valley - Katun river - Uimon valley - Multinsky lakes * - Chemal shrines - rafting on the Katun river * - Lake Teletskoye - Stone mushrooms of the Chulyshman valley *	10	24.05, 07.06, 21.06, 05.07, 19.07, 02.08, 16.08, 30.08, 06.09.19

A healing, rejuvenating tour combines relaxation and healing with the help of antler baths or, at your choice, cedar phytobarrels, mountain air combined with pine, the sound of the river will improve your mood and calm your nervous system.

Manzherok village - Tavda caves - visit to the Chemal shrines - Lake Teletskoye - V.M. Shukshin Museum-Reserve

A unique combined tour that combines healing and rejuvenation of the body with a rich excursion program.

Tour dates (8 days/7 nights): 25.05, 08.06, 22.06.19 + on request

Tour to Altai 8 days/7 nights along the route:

Lake Manzherok - Tavdinsky caves - maralnik in the village. Karym - Chemal shrines - Lake Teletskoye - village. Srostki - the birthplace of V.M. Shukshin - Chuisky tract (to the “Geyser Lake”)*

Tour dates: 25.05, 08.06, 22.06, 06.07, 20.07, 03.08, 17.08.19

This trip is a real collection of the best sights of the Altai Mountains! Behind 9 days you will see all the most amazing and popular things in Altai:

Karakol Valley - Chuisky tract - Kalbak-Tash - Kuektanar - Mars Valley - Altai Stonehenge - Aktru (Blue Lake, Teacher pass) - Pazyryk mounds - river valley. Chulyshman - Stone mushrooms - Uchar waterfall - Korbu waterfall - Lake Teletskoye

Arrival dates: 07.07, 28.07, 11.08.19 + on request

Lake Manzherok, Tavdinsky caves, maral in the village. Karym, Chemal shrines, Lake Teletskoe, Chuisky tract (to the “Geyser Lake”)*

Dater tour (6 days/5 nights): 26.05, 09.06, 23.06, 07.07, 21.07, 04.08, 18.08.19

We present a new excursion tour - “Altai Classics”. A large number of excursions + sufficient time for relaxation. In 6 days you will visit the most popular attractions of the Altai Mountains: the village of Manzherok, Tavdinsky Caves. You will also visit the Chemal shrines, Lake Teletskoye, and the Chech-Kysh tract. The tour includes an optional excursion along the Chuysky tract to the “Geyser Lake” and rafting along the river. Katun.

Mountain Altai beckons and fascinates. This is a picturesque region with unique nature, which is called the “place of power.” It is in Altai, according to legend, that Shambhala is located. Excursion tours to Altai will allow you to see the beauty of this region with your own eyes!

Tours to Altai are popular among lovers of active recreation. In the BigTransTour company (Moscow) you can purchase a tour lasting 4, 5, 8, 9 and 10 days and take a look at the pristine nature of Altai.

Travel to Altai: give yourself an unforgettable vacation

Tour (Altai) is relevant at any time of the year. In summer in Altai you can enjoy hiking to mountain lakes. During the spring tour - an extraordinary spectacle of the flowering maral. When going on a tour to Altai in the fall, travelers can look at the bright turquoise waters of the Katun. The winter tour will give a lot of fun to ski lovers.

Do you want to purchase a tour right now? Order and pay for tours (Altai) on our website. We offer sightseeing tours by rail and air transport. Clients who have purchased a tour from us are provided with rooms in comfortable hotels. Lots of entertainment, delicious food and exciting excursions with experienced tour guides await you.

By purchasing a tour to Altai from Moscow, you will see:

• Chuisky and Katunsky ridges;
• mountains Aktru and Maashey;
• the highest mountain in Siberia - Belukha;
• Uimon Valley, where the legendary Shambhala is located.

Our managers will select a tour in accordance with the client’s wishes. They will provide only the most accurate and up-to-date information regarding excursion tours to Altai.

Go to the magical Altai with the BigTransTour company! We invite you on an unforgettable journey through the most interesting places in Altai!

Altai is an amazing mountainous country located in the south of Siberia. High mountains with snow-white peaks, the majestic tranquility of the larch taiga, turquoise lakes and fast rivers... An amazing variety of landscapes! Altai is also rich in cultural and historical monuments. The Old Believers founded a unique culture in the local villages, and Roerich’s legacy attracts many of his admirers to the mountains. The best time to visit Altai is July and August. It is during this time that most of the tours to Altai offered by our company occur. But you can go earlier - at the end of June. This will give you the opportunity to see the alpine meadows in bloom.

Getting to Altai is easy. Our company offers tours to Altai with a flight from Moscow, which, by the way, is not expensive and lasts only 4 hours, as well as tours with flights from other Russian cities. From St. Petersburg and some other Russian cities you can fly to Altai by direct flights (Novosibirsk), but if this is not possible, you can take a train to Novosibirsk or Barnaul. Every year, at the airports of Novosibirsk, Barnaul, Gorno-Altaisk, new flights from Russian cities with which there were no air connections previously appear on the schedule.

There are many types of active recreation in Altai. There are tours that involve both one type of activity (rafting, horseback riding tour, jeep tour), and combined ones, for example, horseback and water tours in Altai.

Altai is a Mecca for lovers of water tourism. Rafting in Altai is most popular on the rivers Katun, Chuya, Bashkaus, and Chulyshman. If you do not have experience in rafting on mountain rivers, it is better to start with rafting on the Katun. Altai rivers have rapids of 4-5 difficulty categories. The release of adrenaline into the blood is guaranteed!

Horseback riding tours to Altai are another popular type of recreation. There are many popular equestrian routes in Altai: to the foot of Mount Belukha, to the Shavlinsky lakes, to the Multinsky lakes and many others. Traveling on horseback, you will see the whole variety of natural landscapes of Altai: from the steppes to the tundra zone, which you will get to while climbing the passes.

Trekking in Altai is the most inexpensive type of travel in Altai. You can choose a beautiful trekking to Mount Belukha or an easy trekking to the Multinsky Lakes. On many trekking trips, our company offers to rent horses for transporting personal belongings. There are also classic mountain hikes with a backpack.

Sightseeing tours in Altai are the most expensive and comfortable type of vacation. You will be able to travel, staying in hotels, recreation centers and comfortable yurt camps. The tour will not be physically difficult and will be full of excursions.

Adventure Guide has experience in organizing corporate tours in Altai. As a rule, this includes rafting, team building, visiting caves and historical monuments. The optimal duration of a corporate tour to Altai from Moscow is 4-5 days.

Interesting are jeep tours in Altai, which allow you to visit the hard-to-reach Ukok plateau or drive off-road to the mysterious Tyva. On the way you can see ancient mounds and places where shamans performed their rituals.

Such a variety of outdoor activities as in Altai cannot be found in any other region of Russia!

Welcome to Altai!