A Horseback & Hiking Tour to the Heart of Altai

A journey where you’ll discover Kazakhstan’s Altai and stand at the foot of the legendary Mount Belukha.

BELUKHA

The highest point of the Altai Mountains (4,509 m), crowning the Katun Range. Marking the Kazakhstan–Russia border, Belukha massif is neighboring China and Mongolia borders as well. The mountain's name is inspired by an abundant snow cap that covers the mountain from the summit down to its base.

WHAT WE’LL SEE

Горное Озеро Язовое, Алтайский Лес (Mountain lake Yazevoe)

LAKE YAZEVOYE

Вид на гору Белуха с Озера Равновесия (View of Belukha Mountain from Lake Ravnovesiya)

LAKE RAVNOVESIYA (THE LAKE OF BALANCE)

Люди стоят возле Шаманского Лабиринта, вид с дрона (Shamanic Labyrinth)

SHAMAN’S LABYRINTH

Водопад Кок-Коль, Самый большой водопад Алтая (

KOKKOL WATERFALL

Вид на Белуху с Молельного Камня (Prayer Stone)

ROERICH STONE

Берельский Ледник (Berel glacier)

BEREL GLACIER

Верхний Лагерь Шахтеров (Upper Miners Camp)

UPPER MINERS’ CAMP

Человек стоит на пике ВЕРА (Man on Peak

PEAK VERA

THE GREATEST ADVENTURE OF THIS SUMMER

If you’re into off-the-beaten-path travel, multi-day expeditions, and places of spiritual power that recharge you – come with us!

BY CAR – 900 km (~560 miles)

Our route: Ust-Kamenogorsk — Katon-Karagay — Lake Yazevoye; same way back!

ON HORSEBACK — 78 km (~49 miles)

A one-day horseback ride from Lake Yazevoye to the lower base camp near Belukha, and after a few days in camp — back to Lake Yazevoye.

TREKKING/HIKING — 2 to 20 km (~1.2 to 13 miles)

Four days of short hikes to nearby highlights with return to camp: Lake Ravnovesiya (the Balance Lake), the Shaman’s Labyrinth, Peak Vera, Roerich Stone, Berel Glacier, Upper Miners’ Camp, and Kokkol Waterfall.

WHEN?

BELUKHA

Countless myths and legends surround this legendary, one-of-a-kind peak!

Belukha is included in UNESCO’s World Natural Heritage list.

At the beginning of the 20th century, the famous philosopher, artist, and writer Nicholas Konstantinovich Roerich visited these places.
Mount Belukha draws climbers, artists, photographers, and spiritual seekers.

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We came back from Altai in body, but our minds will take us there over and over for a long time after... A certain piece of each of us is still in there forever... Thank you to the organizing team for making this fairytale real! I’ll definitely be back.
Thank you to the organizing team for making this fairytale real! I’ll definitely be back.
Altai feels primal, majestic, and truly grand to me. We went in August 2020. A wild and breathtaking land where, for the first time, my mind turned completely quiet. I wish everyone could visit at least once and dive into its energy. Altai gave me so many emotions: laughter, awe, surprise, peace, happiness, tears, aching muscles😅, fear, compassion, acceptance – and so many more. Thanks to our guides for showing us Altai as it really is, with no filters. And special thanks to our wonderful chef.😘
A trip that changed my life — it pushed me out of my comfort zone, helped me overcome myself, beat my fears, and find faith, respect, and love for myself. It felt like clearing my karma, rethinking everything, and crying happy tears when I reached the goal...
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