- Discovery of the high-mountain lake Veronica
- Visit of the Karakokshinskaya cave
- Discovery of a wonderful panorama
- Driving the snowmobile
- Activities for everyone
Seven Karakolski lakes are located between 1820 and 2097 meters of altitude, characterize by each a unique color and link together by several canals and streams.You can't stay in the Altai without going to that spot. This Unesco world heritage site, will provide you the opportunity to discover the picturesque landscape from the Gorno-Altay region.With the help of our professional guides, this adventure throw the Eastern Altai will be unforgettable. After a snowmobile ride, enjoy good meals and a warm Russian wood-burning stove.It is preferable to have a drive experience, but that's not obligatory.Be ready to live an experience subject to changeable mountain weather which can be our allied or enemy. Don't be afraid and dare the adventure!
- Day 1Descent to the Karakolski LakesGorno-Altaysk — Karakolski Lakes
- Day 2Karakokshinskaya caveKarakolski Lakes
- Day 3Discovery of Lake VeronicaKarakolski Lakes — Lake Veronica
- Day 4Return to BarnaulKarakolski Lakes — Gorno-Altaysk
- 09:00Arrival to Gorno-Altaysk in the morningTransfer to the office. Meeting with the group. Administrative formalities and equipment. Meeting with you guide. * If you arrive in Barnaul, we will meet you there but there is an itinerary of 250 km.
- 10:00Transfer to the village Ulala
- 13:00Lunch — Not includedLunch on route. Payment on site.
- 14:00Start of the routeStart of the itinerary in the direction of Karakolski Lakes.
- 17:00Arrival to the resortAccommodation in the cedar house (rooms for 4-6 persons). The resort is situated near the biggest lake of the Karakolski Lakes.
- 19:00Dinner
- Overnight in the resort
snowmobiles (35km)
transfer (55km)
- 09:00Breakfast
- 11:00Start of the routeExcursion to the Karakokshinskaya cave, one of the highest in Altai. Its name comes from River Kara-Koksha. To reach the cave dare to climb up the "Bagatach" pass ("stony frog" in Altaic language) to the altitude of 2113 meters from where you will discover an exceptional view of the mountains. Don't miss the "Mountain spirits's castle". In reality, it's a pile of rocks comparable to a medieval castle giving rise to Altaic legends.
- 13:00Lunch (picnic)
- 14:00Continuation of the itineraryOn this day you still have two mountain passes to go throw: the Ak-kaya and the Ayryk. If the weather is good, you will take a thousand of pictures! Return to the resort.
- 19:00Dinner
- Overnight in the resort
snowmobiles (70km)
- 09:00Breakfast
- 10:00Radial ride to Veronica LakeLake Veronica is a small alpine lake, shaped like the wrong figure "eight" when viewed from above. A small river flows out of Lake Veronica and flows into the Ugul River that belongs to the Biya river. The lake is surrounded on three sides low mountains.
- 14:00Lunch
- 15:00Return to Karakolskie Lakes
- 19:00Dinner
- Overnight in the resort
snowmobiles (95km)
- 09:00Breakfast
- 10:00Return to the village Ulala
- 13:00Lunch (picnic)
- 15:00Transfer to Barnaul* Transfer to Gorno-Altaysk early in the morning. It's necessary to book an extra night in the hotel (not included). End of the programme.
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- Russian-speaking guide services
- Accommodation as per itinerary
- Transport as per itinerary
- Excursions and visits as per itinerary
- Reserves and national parks entrance permissions
- Transfer from airport / railway station on first day
- Transfer to airport / railway station on last day
- Snowmobile and equipment rental
- Meals according to the program
- English-speaking guide
- Personal expenses and tips
- Visa fees and travel insurance
- Optional activities
Guaranteed departure from 4 participants. Accommodation at the camp site "Karakol lakes" in a wooden house (outdoor WC, bania). The price is indicated for two persons per snowmobile. Single supplement for snowmobiling is 30 900 RUB. The snowmobile driving is allowed for tourists above 18 years old. According to the weather conditions the itinerary can be changed on the similar one (in km). If you want to extend your journey in Eastern Altai or book an extra night, please, let us know of your preferences.
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