
Discover the soul of Altai through its festivals, history, customs, and cuisine, while experiencing the fairy-tale Siberian winter. Join the Maslenitsa “Pancake Week” festivities, including tasting the famous pancakes, riding dog sleds, watching the ancient tradition of burning the Maslenitsa scarecrow, and enjoying the traditional dances. Visit hidden places that can only be experienced in winter, including “Swan Lake”, and the unique frost-free lakes, the “Blue Eyes of Katun”.
Tour itinerary:
Accommodation:
City |
Hotels |
Novosibirsk |
Hotel Domina |
Lower Katun |
Eagle’s Nest tourist complex |
Belokhurikha |
Forest Fairy Tale tourist complex |
Solonovka village |
Kerzhatsky Chambers Estate |
Barnaul |
Altai Hotel or Barnaul Hotel |
- Transfers on a comfortable bus;
- One-way flight in economy class from Novosibirsk to Gorno-Altaisk (taxes included; luggage allowance of 10+5kg (US$1.50-2.50 per extra kg);
- Accommodation based on 2-3 people sharing a room in tourist complexes and hotels – standard rooms with private shower and toilet;
- Meals (full board – breakfast, lunch, and dinner as per itinerary);
- Sightseeing tour programme with local, English-speaking guide;
- Entrance tickets to sights as per itinerary;
- Insurance;
- Bottled mineral water (1.5 litres per person per day;
- Visa invitation letter for Russia (if required).
- Extra meals and drinks;
- Extra excursions (from 500 Rub/person) and optional activities such as banya visits (from 500 Rub/hour);
- Personal expenses;
- Tips are not included, but would be appreciated;
- Hotel charges for additional services;
- International flight tickets before and after the tour.