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Only once a year you can enjoy the blossom of Rhododendron Ledebourii shrub, symbolizing the culmination of Siberian spring. During the short blooming period you will be astonished by the beauty of pink clouds of fragile petals and carpets of spring flowers such as fawn lily, anemone, and lungwort. Celebrate the beginning of new life at must-see sites of the Altai Mountains known for their rhododendron blossom. Perhaps you will be able to witness the unique struggle of spring and winter when sudden polar vortex bring blast of Arctic air with frost and snowfalls.

You spend an unforgettable week on the shore of the deepest lake of Altai, included into UNESCO Heritage list, enjoy the freshness of mountain air and travel on a private motor boat across the whole water area of Lake Teletskoye. We will visit local people and get acquainted with the life of the Siberian villages. Also you enjoy rafting on the Biya River. Finally you visit National Museum of the Altai Republic and see the mummy of Siberian Ice Maiden.

Siberia is a vast territory with unspoiled nature, local minorities and unique experiences. Whether it is summer or winter Siberia offers the best for people to enjoy freedom and be close to nature. This tour consists of three important parts of Siberia, experiencing World’s oldest and deepest lake Baikal, traveling in the world longest Transsiberian railway and visiting so called Golden mountains – Altay! Combined must do Siberian tour.

Short trip to Altai with excursions to general must see places and nomadic life style experiences.

This tour is active and made for people who love hiking. Daily trekking to mountain lakes, alpine meadows, clear rivers, waterfalls and glaciers. All days of the program, except last night, we will live in a remote mountain village near the border with Mongolia overlooking the snow-covered mountains of the North Chuysky Ridge. We will be accommodated in camping with traditional wooden houses with WC and shower outside, decorated in accordance with local traditions. Tour fits active people and suggested from 12 years old.

A tour to the foothills of the highest peak of Altai – Mount Belukha (4509 m), included in UNESCO World Heritage Site, as part of the Golden Mountains of Altai. For local Altai people, Mount Belukha is the main sacred mountain associated with many legends, myths, and traditions. Altai people believe that the spirit Altai-Eesi lives on the top of Mount Belukha and some believers say an entrance to the mystical country of Belovodye is hidden here. Snow-white peaks, stone gorges and glaciers, fast rivers and colorful lakes - all this makes Mount Belukha one of the most beautiful and interesting places for active tourism and trekking in Altai. The path to the destination of our trip and back will run along the elevated watersheds, allowing us to enjoy stunning panoramic views of the surrounding mountains and Mount Belukha every day. During the trip we will carry small backpacks with the necessary stuff for a day (clothing, water, lunch). Most of our personal baggage and equipment will be carried by the horses accompanying the group. Double accommodation in tents will be available (single accommodation in a tent is paid extra). Route is of medium difficulty for travelers in a good physical shape, but requires some training. You must be prepared for cross-country trekking trails up to 8 hours a day and climbing up to 1000 m. All group members participate in camp installation, set up their own tents and help with cooking. Age restrictions: children under 10 years old are not allowed, from 10 to 18 years old - accompanied by parents. Due to adverse weather conditions or physical condition of group members, the travel itinerary may be modified. The decision of modifying the route is made by the guide. You will travel near the border of Russia and Kazakhstan which requires to arrange special border permit. For foreign citizens the documents should be submitted not later than 30 working days before the date of arrival.

The best observing tour to those who are traveling to Altai for the first time. More than 2000 km along the mountainous highways, off-road driving with everyday trekking to the most beautiful sites of Altai. Nomadic culture and trying local cuisine.

This is Altai sightseeing tour - a country of mountains, which lies between China, Kazakhstan and Mongolia. Altai is one of the most eco-friendly regions of the Planet. It is included in the WWF Global 200 List - 200 eco-friendly regions of the Planet that are vitally important for preservation of global biodiversity on Earth. The fourth part of the mountainous country is occupied by Nature Reserves, National Parks, Natural Monuments and other natural eco-territories, that are protected by the Government. There are no industrial facilities. Mountain rivers are crystal clean you can drink water from there. The largest snow leopard population in Russia lives in Altai, you can see wild Siberian orchids in the forests, and Altai glaciers feed the largest rivers of the Planet - the Ob and Irtysh. During this trip, you will visit several UNESCO World Heritage Sites, visit the shore of Lake Teletskoye, which is considered as the younger brother of Lake Baikal. We will climb to the alpine peaks, we will drive along winding roads and raft along the Katun River. During this trip, local residents will host us and we will learn their customs, culture and way of life.

We will travel in the region of the highest mountain in Altai and Siberia – Mount Belukha (4509 m). This is the alpine part of Altai, often called Belovodye. Crystal clear mountain rivers Katun, Koksa, Tyuguryuk; alpine turquoise lakes, where snow is preserved even in summer; carpets of alpine meadows and snow-white mountain peaks. Our trip will take place in the Uimon and Katandinsky valleys, where Russian Old Believers live, who preserve their traditions and customs. You will have a chance to experience mountain river rafting, horse riding, traveling to Maral deer farm, off-road and jeeping, trekking in the mountains and helicopter flight to Mount Belukha (optional). We will be hosted by local residents - the Old Believers, the Altai nomads.