10 best recreation centers of Gorny Altai

Due to its remoteness from large cities, Altai bases can offer a relaxing holiday on the shores of clear lakes, among pine forests and at the foot of the mountains. Tourists, who are not many there, float along the rivers, go hiking and ride horses, quad bikes and snowmobiles, and in the evening they light a fire and try the local cuisine. In summer, the Aya, Teletskoe and Katun lakes warm up for swimming, and in winter, guests relax by the indoor pools and saunas.

Nature is an integral part of the Altai Mountains, so we tried to find places ready to offer something else. Almost everyone in the ranking has additional services: bathhouses, summer and winter entertainment, excursions, horseback riding and sorties into the mountains. We also went to the reviews of visitors at different sites. Do not forget the rating and about children: there are recreation centers with playgrounds, sports activities and programs for the whole family.

Altai offers not only to relax in nature, but also to improve their health. Many tourist camps arrange wellness tours with different types of massage, phytosauns, pine baths and much more. Children will abandon their gadgets and swim in mountain lakes, wander along forgotten paths and look for caves in the forest.

Top 10 recreation centers of Gorny Altai

10 The recreation center "Tale of Altai"

The rating is opened by the recreation center "The Tale of Altai", which is hidden from the roads and villages, so nothing breaks the calm atmosphere. The cottages are far apart, visitors do not even notice the other tenants. Most of the houses are rather small, but there are 3 powerful numbers for companies. For the entertainment of children, there is a playground with a sandpit, ropes and ladders, and a small fountain with a shallow pond for the little ones is located nearby. The whole family can spend the evening in the bath or at the indoor pool, open all year round.

The administrators help residents organize excursions and horseback riding, but most entertainment is available in the summer. In winter, you can attend a master class (discussed at the time of booking), go fishing or hunting, led by a huntsman. The base has a lot of positive reviews, and most of the minuses relate only to the cost of living. It is higher than many 4 * hotels, with almost no additional amenities or services. For everything you need to pay extra, the restaurant cost is also higher than that of competitors. There are problems with WiFi, especially in winter.

9 Tourist complex "Vityaz"

Tourist Complex "Vityaz" is one of the few in the Altai Mountains, which offers quality entertainment on the water. It is better to go here in the summer to swim in the natural spring Arzhan-Suu and drop in at a large water park with attractions. From there visit the clear Lake Aya with a sandy beach.Only in the warm season is it possible to organize paintball with friends, play volleyball and football. Arriving in the winter, you can count on complete silence in the territory. It is recommended to rent a car to visit the ski complex with several difficulties. Professional instructors work there. At the administrator, you can rent skis or go downhill on a sled.

On the territory of the base there is a cafe with a summer terrace and a view of the mountain river. Sometimes karaoke nights and banquets are held there. The menu can not boast of variety, but they cook delicious, prices are affordable. At any time of the year there is a Russian bathhouse, offering altai herbal tea for free. In the summer, visitors rent tents and arrange campgrounds in a pine forest. In the minuses, users attributed problems with the organization of rest, sometimes the administration asks to call in later or leave early, as there were overlays in time. Not all houses have a kitchen, some rooms are too small for it.

8 Guest house "Option"

The guest house "Option" has a very convenient location - in a couple of minutes you can get to the main attractions of Gorny Altai. There are few activities on the base, as it is designed for a relaxing holiday. Many tenants return in the evening, bathe, cook on the grill, and in the morning they leave for Extreme Park in Ust-Seme, Tavdinsky Caves, Seminsky Pass, and this is not the whole list. For lovers of a relaxing holiday on the territory there are several gazebos, a sauna, a place for barbecue and a sandbox. Visitors are advised to come in the summer for relaxation and in the winter for an active pastime.

The option encourages guests to stay for a long time by offering a discount for stays of a week. The owner or administrator is ready to help organize a rafting on a mountain river with a professional instructor. If you agree in advance, you can hire a huntsman and hunt for local wildlife. We could put the Option in a higher place, if it were not for one minus, which many bases of this region sin. There is very little information on the Internet, the owner did not take care to put up at least the prices and basic characteristics of the houses. Tourists have to call up and find out everything personally, which is not always convenient for people from other regions to do.

7 The recreation center "Lyubava"

The recreation center "Lyubava" works all year round, but it attracts many tourists in the winter season due to the large amount of entertainment. Just 5 kilometers away is the large ski resort Manzherok, and a little further away are the famous Turquoise Katun slides. On the territory of the billiards and Russian bath. So that the children do not get bored, the playground with slides and ladders of different complexity is open all year. Visitors recommend arriving at the base in their car and leaving it in the free parking lot with video cameras. Arbors and barbecues located by the Katun River are available at any time. In the summer you can swim in it, the beach is clean enough, casual passersby guests will not be disturbed.

The owner of the database warns that the cafe is open only from May to September. At other times, guests can cook in their own kitchen or drive to a restaurant 2 kilometers from the base. In summer, the food does not cause any complaints, the guests left many positive reviews about the staff and the quality of the dishes. The disadvantages of tenants include the lack of excursions or assistance in organizing entertainment, visitors are left to themselves. There are water heaters in the houses, but the water ends quickly, and in winter it is necessary to get out.

6 Chalet "Pacific Coast"

A place worthy of the rating was occupied by the base Quiet Shore, which offers quiet outdoor recreation and some free entertainment. At any time, guests can play badminton, volleyball and table tennis. The recreation center is located on the shore of a sandy beach, next to which is built a large hall with panoramic windows for sports, watching movies and holding events. For a small fee, guests book a Russian bath, sauna, and several types of recreational barrels. Next to the houses there is a small but clean playground with swings, slides and a trampoline for children.

In the reviews, visitors positively note the responsiveness of the staff, the owner of the Pacific Coast deserves special praise. He spends a lot of time at the base and quickly solves all problems. The main purpose of the rest here is relaxation, so noisy visitors are quickly reassured. Each house has its own gazebo with barbecue, and guests live far away from each other and do not break the silence. There are reviews and minuses: many did not like breakfast, but there is no other choice. Not all houses are equipped with modern appliances, not even everyone has a kettle. Sometimes you have to remind you to replace towels and other bath items.

5 Tourist complex "Eagle's Nest"

The eagle's nest allows you to combine active and relaxing outdoor recreation at any time of the year. The winter season is especially famous: guests can enjoy ice fishing, snowboarding, sledding or skiing, a large Spa center (open in summer!), Several saunas, free gazebos and barbecues. Just 20 kilometers away are the famous descents Turquoise Katun, Manzherok and the Goryn complex. In the summer, active residents float along mountain rivers, have a picnic in the pine forest, learn to ride horses, swim in the pond and sunbathe on the beach. There is an outdoor swimming pool, which is free for all guests, including sun beds and equipment for children.

The houses in which guests live deserve special attention: made of natural wood, they combine modern comfort and old Russian style. For families with small children, there is a special offer: if children are less than 5 years old, they are accommodated for free. Residents leave good reviews of their time here, noting, among other things, friendly staff. Of the minuses, guests emit inflated prices in the restaurant and a small selection of dishes for breakfast. Some visitors noted problems with WiFi, which does not always work. In the summer, ants and other insects crawl into the rooms, but these are the specifics of rest in Altai.

4 Tourist complex "Finnish Dacha"

As the name implies, the Finnish cottage is built in the Scandinavian style, in which several pools, sports grounds and the beach fit well. In the summer, guests can visit all the interesting places of Gorny Altai under the guidance of a guide, and in the evening they can relax by the lake, catch fish and cook it on the grill. On warm days, tenants ride along the rivers on rafts or motorboats, and some even on quad bikes. The most courageous can rent a plane or organize a climb in the mountains! In winter, entertainment is no less than in summer: a small Spa center, 5 baths with fonts and phyto barrels, the opportunity to play tennis and billiards, go downhill, rent skates.

On the territory of the recreation center, regular events are held, for example, Maslenitsa, New Year, sports competitions. The site offers promotions and discounts, in terms of price and quality Finnish cottage is one of the best. We could put it in 3rd place, if not for a few drawbacks. Many customers leave negative feedback about the service, and more precisely about the slowness of the staff. Especially often note the restaurant, talking about the poor menu and not very helpful waiters.

3 Recreation center "Deja vu"

Opens the top three Déjà Vu, which offers tourists a huge amount of entertainment in the summer. On the territory there are several baths with a font and a view of the River Uznez. Nearby there are gazebos with free barbecues that are valid at any time of the day. For active tourists built a large sports field, you can rent equipment and organize team games. A distinctive feature is the sandy private beach with convenient approaches, and the water in the summer is warm enough for a comfortable swim. The organizers offer tours of the main routes of Gorny Altai with a professional guide, but it is recommended to make a request before check-in.

On the territory of Déjà Vu there is an outdoor swimming pool next to the houses, protected from inclement weather by a small canopy. In the cold season it does not work. For the entertainment of children, there is a playground with a large number of slides. Not far from the lake there is a cafe with European and local dishes. Residents leave positive feedback about Deja Vu, noting that it is suitable for a relaxing holiday. We put it in 3rd place due to the lack of information on prices and most of the amenities on the site. Winter entertainment is not enough, even excursions are only in summer.

2 Holiday Village "Forest Fairy Tale"

In contrast to the leader of the rating, which is aimed at active recreation, the recreation center "Forest Fairy Tale" was created for relaxation and recovery. It is located in a pine forest, here even the air promotes healing. Guests live in spacious antique-style natural wood houses. There are several small rooms for single travelers or a couple who do not need large spaces. Each terrace has a BBQ, and next to it there is a grocery store and a small cafe. A little distance away, a bathhouse was installed, from which one can see the nearest pond. In summer, the water warms up enough so that you can swim.

Judging by the reviews of visitors, in the warm season there is active entertainment at the recreation center: you can ride horses, rent a motor tray or quad bike, arrange rafting on a mountain river. If you have the opportunity to come to your car, it is recommended to visit the ski slopes and the famous Seminsky Pass. In general, the base left a positive impression, but did not become a leader because of a big minus. There are very few reviews about Forest Fairy Tale, except those left in the official Vkontakte group. She does not have a website, not enough information about services and prices.

1 Eco Hotel "AltikA"

AltikA was able to create modern conditions for recreation in the centuries-old forest, at the foot of the mountains, next to the river. In the summer, there is an outdoor pool and fitness equipment on the shore. At any time of the year, organized tours in jeeps and buses, guided tours are available with a professional guide. Tired of active rest, guests go to the Spa-center with a Finnish sauna, hammam, massages and various restoring programs. Residents recommend visiting the bath complex with panoramic windows and mangalion area. It is designed for a company of up to 6 people and is available at any time. For small children there is a playground with entertainment, slides and climbing walls and a play area, and parents receive a discount on accommodation.

We recommend visiting Altika’s website and checking out their stocks: often the company reduces prices for Spa services and baths.This recreation center is the only one in the rating that actively communicates with clients in all social networks and answers questions and complaints within a couple of hours. She deservedly became the leader of the rating, despite the small drawbacks: not all rooms have air conditioning, and in the summer it gets pretty hot in Altai. The prices in the restaurant are too high, but the tenants have no other options.

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Turquoise Katun

Lake Aya

Manzherok

Kolyvan

Belokurikha

Salt lakes

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