«Altai felt very diverse on this route: Teletskoye Lake, mountain passes, Kurai Steppe and Mars Valley all looked completely different. The drives were long, but the stops were well planned and the guide did not overload us with dates and legends.»
Altai: Chuya Highway, Teletskoye Lake and Mars Valley
A full Altai road journey with Teletskoye Lake, Chuya Highway passes, Kurai Steppe and the colored slopes of Kyzyl-Chin.
8 days
июнь — сентябрь
from 1 980 $ / person
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About this tour
A complete road journey across the Altai Mountains, from the taiga shores of Teletskoye Lake to the Kurai Steppe and the colored slopes of Kyzyl-Chin. The pace is balanced, with reliable lodges and short walks to viewpoints rather than exhausting hikes.
Itinerary
Day 1. Arrival in Gorno-Altaysk and transfer to Teletskoye Lake.
Day 2. Boat trip on Teletskoye Lake, Korbu and Kishte waterfalls.
Day 3. Chemal road, Patmos Island and transfer toward Onguday.
Day 4. Seminsky and Chike-Taman passes, Chua and Katun confluence.
Day 5. Geyser Lake, North Chuya Range and evening in Aktash.
Day 6. Kurai Steppe and Kyzyl-Chin, known as Altai Mars.
Day 7. Return drive with scenic viewpoint stops.
Day 8. Transfer to Gorno-Altaysk airport.
Day 2. Boat trip on Teletskoye Lake, Korbu and Kishte waterfalls.
Day 3. Chemal road, Patmos Island and transfer toward Onguday.
Day 4. Seminsky and Chike-Taman passes, Chua and Katun confluence.
Day 5. Geyser Lake, North Chuya Range and evening in Aktash.
Day 6. Kurai Steppe and Kyzyl-Chin, known as Altai Mars.
Day 7. Return drive with scenic viewpoint stops.
Day 8. Transfer to Gorno-Altaysk airport.
Included
- 7 nights in lodges and small hotels.
- Breakfasts, 4 picnic lunches and drinking water on the road.
- Minibus or 4WD vehicle along the route.
- Guide-driver, program entrance tickets and Teletskoye Lake boat trip.
Not included
- Flight to Gorno-Altaysk.
- Dinners and cafés outside the program.
- Horse riding, rafting, souvenirs and personal expenses.
Safety & logistics
Weather can change quickly on the Chuya Highway. Access to Kyzyl-Chin is confirmed by the guide according to dirt-road conditions.
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