The velvet season in the highland valleys

Very cool tour with excellent organization and a cozy vibe. In 5 busy days, we visited some of the most beautiful points of the Altai Mountains: we saw glaciers, lakes high in the mountains, fast and noisy mountain rivers, lazy rivers in endless valleys, dusty steppes, rocky valleys, ancient burial mounds and herds of horses and camels We walked and climbed mountains on narrow ornate triplets kicks

No special training was required to hike in the mountains. It was more like active walks in picturesque places. While walking, you can take pictures, eat berries, have conversations and just enjoy nature

We lived in two places during the tour. The main point is a cozy yurt in the Kuray Steppe The yurt has a small kitchen, sockets, an oven, a dining table, sleeping bags, soft mattresses Separate toilet and sauna We washed ourselves every day in the evening In the morning, there was still warm water - enough to wash your face Overall, the conditions for a yurt in the middle of the steppe Personally, I'm used to city comfort and all the amenities, but no discomfort didn't feel On the contrary, it was nice to come back to the yurt after a whole day of walking You sleep like a dead man

The second place is rented houses at a camp site in the village of Beltir. The conditions are about the same, but each house is usually inhabited by 2 to 4 people. It's cramped but cozy The sauna and toilet are separate. Water is a little stressful, you have to save a little, but there was enough for everything

There is a connection and the Internet, but not everywhere MTS seems to catch Kuray, Tele2 in Beltre

As for food, everything is simple and tasty. Dima, a guide and organizer, prepares breakfasts (cereals, eggs, cookies, coffee, fruit) and dinners (meat with a side dish is required) Lunch was usually eaten with canned goods, cheeses, snacks, tea, etc. This was enough to maintain strength Beltir made pizza. It was a plus vibe

Every day was about the same. We didn't get up very early, had breakfast, packed up and left For some time, we drove, then walked, walked, stopped at rest, came back, had dinner, went to bed During the day we could see a lot, take lots of pictures and just stick to nature. There was enough time for everything, like without haste

However, the main advantage of the tour is the opportunity to see remote natural places Go far enough From Gorno-Altaysk to Kuray about 400-450 km south, to the border with Mongolia. As I understand it, not all tourists are ready to go so far and experience difficulties with the lack of comfort and infrastructure. Therefore, the places are unique, nature is almost untouched, few people go there mostly experienced tourists and go savages along little-known routes And this tour allows you to inexperienced tourists can touch the incredible beauty, which is not so easy get there Therefore, if you want to see real Altai, but don't want to travel in large groups, where you have 5 minutes to go to each destination, take this tour I was extremely pleased with the trip because I managed to see real Altai I will be remembered forever

The announced tour program coincides with the actual route There may be changes due to weather conditions, but everything is to be agreed Sometimes even additional seats were stopped by Also cool

This tour to Altai was a real magic! We managed to fully immerse ourselves in an autumn fairy tale, where nature is painted in gold and red tones, and the crowds of tourists have already left, leaving us alone with breathtaking views. A trip along the Yuzhno-Chuy mountain range brought such solitude and tranquility one can only dream of.

We used to ride off-road vehicles to the most secluded corners and took a light walk every day to the amazing viewing points. We spent the night in cozy cabins in the middle of the wild nature and enjoyed the starry sky that seemed so close to touch.

Every moment was worth a photo, and we took hundreds of amazing shots: at waterfalls, glaciers and peaks. I especially remember the SUP-swim on a mountain lake at the foot of the snow-white peaks — it was a moment of pure happiness and freedom. And the views of the “Siberian Alps” are simply beyond words — breathtaking!

Without backpacks and unnecessary worries, only adventures and unforgettable emotions. Altai won me over and I will definitely come back here again.

But the most valuable thing about this journey is the people I've been lucky enough to share it with. Together we laughed, climbed climbs, enjoyed our privacy and shared moments that would stay in our hearts forever. These kind, sincere and incredibly inspiring people made this adventure truly unforgettable! He hugged everyone, lifted them up, circled them and put them in their place! :)