Golden Fall of Altai
Photo tour to Altai 2021
Start: September 22, 2021, Gorno-Altaysk, Russia
End: September 28, 2021, Gorno-Altaysk, Russia
End: September 28, 2021, Gorno-Altaysk, Russia
Guide: Dmitry Arkhipov
Price: 2250€
Early bird price (before April 1, 2021): 2150€
Single occupancy: 500€
Price: 2250€
Early bird price (before April 1, 2021): 2150€
Single occupancy: 500€
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In autumn, the Altai Mountains are incredibly beautiful. There are not many places on our planet that can be compared with this or even come close. In Mongolian Altai means "Golden", and in autumn it is clear why it was called this way.
Mountains, lakes, forests, look like they descended from the paintings of the best artists. The palette of colors is fascinating. There is no summer heat by this time, and in the afternoon the sun is still warm.
At this time we have our photo tour that allows us to capture the best landscapes of Russia.
Mountains, lakes, forests, look like they descended from the paintings of the best artists. The palette of colors is fascinating. There is no summer heat by this time, and in the afternoon the sun is still warm.
At this time we have our photo tour that allows us to capture the best landscapes of Russia.
Day 1. (September 22)
Meeting, moving to Aktash.
We meet at 10:00 at the airport of Gorno-Altaysk, where you can get a convenient direct flight from Moscow. From the airport, we are going along the famous Chuya track up the Katun and Chuya rivers. The way takes a whole day, but it will pass through the most picturesque river valleys surrounded by mountains covered with bright yellow birches and larch trees. We will make stops in the most beautiful and interesting places of the Chuya track. On this day we will spend the night in a picturesque place at the hotel in the village of Aktash.
Meeting, moving to Aktash.
We meet at 10:00 at the airport of Gorno-Altaysk, where you can get a convenient direct flight from Moscow. From the airport, we are going along the famous Chuya track up the Katun and Chuya rivers. The way takes a whole day, but it will pass through the most picturesque river valleys surrounded by mountains covered with bright yellow birches and larch trees. We will make stops in the most beautiful and interesting places of the Chuya track. On this day we will spend the night in a picturesque place at the hotel in the village of Aktash.
Day 2. (September 23)
Kurai steppe, North Chuya and Kurai ridge.
Early in the morning, we are leaving for the shooting on the panoramic platform, which offers stunning views of the Chuya highway and mountain peaks.
The Kurai steppe is located in the valley between the snow-capped peaks of the North Chuya ridge and golden slopes of the Kurai mountains.
Here you can find many beautiful places to take landscape photos of. On this day we are visiting several interesting viewpoints.
Kurai steppe, North Chuya and Kurai ridge.
Early in the morning, we are leaving for the shooting on the panoramic platform, which offers stunning views of the Chuya highway and mountain peaks.
The Kurai steppe is located in the valley between the snow-capped peaks of the North Chuya ridge and golden slopes of the Kurai mountains.
Here you can find many beautiful places to take landscape photos of. On this day we are visiting several interesting viewpoints.
Day 3 (September 24)
Katu-Yaryk Pass.
We are going to make sunrise photos on the Kidelyu lake, and then we'll head to iconic locations for photographers. One of the most beautiful passes of Altai is Katu-Yaryk. Here, far below in the valley, cold waters of Chulyshman move to Teletskoye lake, and high in the sky, the mountain eagles are circling. From the surrounding ridges, thin streams of waterfalls flow down, and the impassable and deserted mountain forests hide unknown animals.
For the night we are going down to the valley of Chulyshman, where we will stay on the river bank at the campsite, and try the soup from the famous grayling.
Katu-Yaryk Pass.
We are going to make sunrise photos on the Kidelyu lake, and then we'll head to iconic locations for photographers. One of the most beautiful passes of Altai is Katu-Yaryk. Here, far below in the valley, cold waters of Chulyshman move to Teletskoye lake, and high in the sky, the mountain eagles are circling. From the surrounding ridges, thin streams of waterfalls flow down, and the impassable and deserted mountain forests hide unknown animals.
For the night we are going down to the valley of Chulyshman, where we will stay on the river bank at the campsite, and try the soup from the famous grayling.
Day 4 (September 25)
The Katu-Yaryk pass - the Chuya steppe.
After the morning shooting at the Katu-Yaryk pass and breakfast, we will go to the Kuray steppe. But first, we will return to the Chuya track, passing the taiga town of Ulagan located on the Bashkaus river and the ancient burial mounds of the Altai kings.
The Katu-Yaryk pass - the Chuya steppe.
After the morning shooting at the Katu-Yaryk pass and breakfast, we will go to the Kuray steppe. But first, we will return to the Chuya track, passing the taiga town of Ulagan located on the Bashkaus river and the ancient burial mounds of the Altai kings.
Day 5 (September 26)
The Chuya steppe.
We will spend this day in the Chuya steppe. We will shoot Martian landscapes and river valleys with relict poplars that survived the Ice Age.
The Chuya steppe.
We will spend this day in the Chuya steppe. We will shoot Martian landscapes and river valleys with relict poplars that survived the Ice Age.
Day 6 (September 27)
Chibit, the Kurai steppe.
We will stop in the village of Kurai, and will photograph beautiful landscapes, at sunrise we will go to Lake Dzhangyskol, which we will shoot against the background of the snow-capped peaks of the North Chuya ridge. In the golden hour we will visit a picturesque unnamed lake, where there usually are no tourists.
Chibit, the Kurai steppe.
We will stop in the village of Kurai, and will photograph beautiful landscapes, at sunrise we will go to Lake Dzhangyskol, which we will shoot against the background of the snow-capped peaks of the North Chuya ridge. In the golden hour we will visit a picturesque unnamed lake, where there usually are no tourists.
Day 7 (September 28)
Chibit, the Kurai steppe.
Today after the morning shooting, we'll say goodbye to each other. After this we go to the airport of Gorno-Altaisk, where our tour will end, and fly to Moscow.
Chibit, the Kurai steppe.
Today after the morning shooting, we'll say goodbye to each other. After this we go to the airport of Gorno-Altaisk, where our tour will end, and fly to Moscow.
INCLUDED IN THE PRICE:
- Accommodations
- Excursions
- Transportation
- Photography Guide Services, Advice and Assistance
- Accommodations
- Excursions
- Transportation
- Photography Guide Services, Advice and Assistance
NOT INCLUDED IN THE PRICE:
- Meals
- Alcoholic beverages
- Medical insurance
- Accommodations before and after the tour
- Tickets to / from Gorno-Altaysk
- Meals
- Alcoholic beverages
- Medical insurance
- Accommodations before and after the tour
- Tickets to / from Gorno-Altaysk
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