10 best recreation centers in Gorny Altai

Due to their remoteness from major cities, the bases of Altai can offer a relaxing holiday on the shores of clean lakes, among pine forests and at the foot of the mountains. Tourists, of whom there are still not so many, raft down the rivers, go hiking and ride horses, ATVs and snowmobiles, and in the evening they light a fire and try the local cuisine. In summer, lakes Aya, Teletskoye and Katun 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 that are ready to offer something else. Almost everyone in the rating has additional services: baths, summer and winter entertainment, excursions, horseback riding and trips to the mountains. We also went through the reviews of visitors at different sites.The rating also does not forget about children: there are recreation centers with playgrounds, sports events and programs for the whole family.

Altai offers not only to relax in nature, but also to improve your health. Many camp sites arrange wellness tours with different types of massage, phytosaunas, 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 in Gorny Altai

10 Recreation center "Tale of Altai"

The Tale of Altai recreation center opens the rating, which is hidden from roads and villages, so nothing disturbs the calm atmosphere. Cottages are far from each other, visitors do not even notice other residents. Most of the houses are quite small, but there are 3 heroic rooms for companies. For the entertainment of children, there is a playground with a sandbox, ropes and ladders on the territory, and nearby there is a small fountain with a shallow pond for the little ones. The whole family can spend an evening in the sauna or by the indoor pool, open all year round.

Receptionists help residents organize excursions and horseback riding, but most activities are available during the summer. In winter, you can attend a master class (negotiated when 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, while there are practically no additional amenities or services.You have to pay extra for everything, in the restaurant the cost is also higher than that of competitors. There are problems with WiFi, especially in winter.

9 Tourist complex "Vityaz"

The tourist complex "Vityaz" is one of the few in the Altai Mountains that offers high-quality entertainment on the water. It is better to go here in the summer to swim in the Arzhan-Suu natural spring and visit a large water park with attractions. From there visit the clean 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 winter, you can count on complete silence on the territory. It is recommended to rent a car to visit the ski complex with slopes of several difficulties. There are professional instructors. You can rent skis from the administrator or go sledging down the hill.

On the territory of the base there is a cafe with a summer terrace and a view of the mountain river. Sometimes there are karaoke nights and banquets. The menu does not boast variety, but the food is tasty, the prices are affordable. There is a Russian bath at any time of the year, tea from Altai herbs is offered free of charge. In summer, visitors rent tents and camp in the pine forest. As a minus, users attributed problems with the organization of recreation, sometimes the administration asks to check in later or leave early, as there were time delays. Not all houses have a kitchen, some rooms are too small for it.

8 Guest house "Variant"

The Variant Guest House has a very convenient location - a couple of minutes' drive from the main attractions of Gorny Altai. There are few activities on the territory of the base, as it is designed for a relaxing holiday. Many residents return in the evening, swim, cook on the grill, and in the morning leave for the Extreme Park in Ust-Sem, Tavdinsky caves, Seminsky pass, and this is not the whole list. For lovers of a relaxing holiday, there are several pavilions, a sauna, a place for barbecue and a sandbox on the territory. Visitors are advised to come in summer for relaxation and in winter for active pastime.

The option encourages guests to stay longer by offering discounted rates for stays of more than a week. The owner or administrator is ready to help organize rafting on a mountain river with a professional instructor. If you agree in advance, you can hire a huntsman and hunt for local animals. We could have put Variant in a higher place, if not for one drawback that many bases in this region suffer from. There is very little information on the Internet, the owner did not bother to set at least the prices and the main characteristics of the houses. Tourists have to call up and find out everything personally, which is not always convenient for people from other regions.

7 Recreation center "Lyubava"

The recreation center "Lyubava" is open all year round, but many tourists are attracted in the winter season due to the large number of entertainment.Just 5 kilometers away is the large ski resort Manzherok, and a little further away - the famous Turquoise Katun hills. There is billiards and a Russian bath on the territory. So that the children do not get bored, a playground with slides and ladders of varying difficulty is open all year round. Visitors are advised to come to the base in their car and leave it in a free parking lot with video cameras. Pavilions and barbecues located near the Katun River are available at any time. In summer you can swim in it, the beach is quite clean, random passers-by will not disturb guests.

The owner of the base warns that the cafe is open only from May to September. At other times, guests can cook in their own kitchen or go to a restaurant 2 kilometers from the base. In summer, the food is not satisfactory, the guests left a lot of positive feedback about the staff and the quality of the dishes. The disadvantages of the residents include the lack of excursions or assistance in organizing entertainment, visitors are left to their own devices. There are water heaters in the houses, but the water runs out quickly, in winter you have to get out.

6 Tourist base "Quiet coast"

A worthy place in the ranking was taken by the Quiet Coast base, which offers a relaxing 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 there is a large hall with panoramic windows for sports, watching movies and holding events. For a small fee, guests can order a Russian bath, sauna and several types of wellness 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 recreation here is relaxation, so noisy visitors are quickly calmed down. Each house has its own gazebo with barbecue, and guests live far from each other and do not break the silence. There are also cons in the reviews: many did not like the breakfasts, but there was no other choice. Not all houses are equipped with modern appliances, not everyone even has a kettle. Sometimes you have to be reminded to change 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: ice fishing, snowboarding, sledding or skiing, a large Spa center (open in summer too!), several saunas, free gazebos and barbecues are available to guests. Just 20 kilometers away are the famous slopes Turquoise Katun, Manzherok and the Gorynya complex. In the summer, active residents go rafting down the mountain rivers, have a picnic among the pine forest, learn to ride horses, swim in the pond and sunbathe on the beach. There is an outdoor pool, which is free for all guests, including sunbeds and equipment for children.

The houses in which the guests live deserve special attention: made of natural wood, they combine modern comfort and old Russian style.For families with young children, there is a special offer: if the children are under 5 years old, they are accommodated free of charge. Residents leave good reviews about their time here, noting, among other things, the friendly staff. Of the minuses, guests highlight the 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 summer, ants and other insects crawl into the rooms, but this is the specifics of rest in Altai.

4 Tourist complex "Finskaya Dacha"

As the name suggests, the Finnish Dacha is built in the Scandinavian style, which fits well with several pools, sports fields and the beach. In summer, guests can visit all the interesting places of the Altai Mountains under the guidance of a guide, and in the evening, relax by the lake, catch fish and cook it on the grill. On warm days, residents ride along the rivers on rafts or motor boats, and some even on ATVs. The most daring can rent a plane or organize a mountain climb! In winter, there is no less entertainment 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.

Events are regularly held on the territory of the recreation center, for example, Maslenitsa, New Year, sports competitions. The site presents promotions and discounts, in terms of price and quality, the Finnish cottage is one of the best. We could put it in 3rd place, if not for a few minuses. Many customers leave negative reviews about the service, or rather about the slowness of the staff.The restaurant is especially often noted, talking about a meager menu and not very responsive waiters.

3 Recreation center "Dejavu"

Opens the top three Deja 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 Uznezya River. Nearby there are gazebos with free barbecues, which operate at any time of the day. A large sports ground has been built for active tourists, you can rent equipment and organize team games. A distinctive feature is a sandy private beach with convenient entry, and the water warms up quite strongly in summer for comfortable swimming. The organizers offer excursions along the main routes of the Altai Mountains with a professional guide, but it is recommended to make a request before arrival.

On the territory of Deja Vu, an outdoor pool is installed next to the houses, protected from inclement weather by a small canopy. It does not work during the cold season. For the entertainment of children, a children's town with a large number of slides is presented. 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 about prices and most of the amenities on the site. Winter entertainment is not enough, even excursions are only available in summer.

2 Recreation center "Forest Fairy Tale"

In contrast to the leader of the rating, which is aimed at active recreation, the Lesnaya Skazka recreation center was created for relaxation and recovery. It is located in a pine forest, here even the air contributes to healing. Guests live in spacious houses made of natural wood, made in antique style. There are some small rooms for single travelers or couples who don't need large spaces. Each terrace has a barbecue, and there is a grocery store and a small cafe nearby. A little further away is a bathhouse, from which you can see the nearest pond. In summer, the water warms up enough to swim.

Judging by the reviews of visitors, in the warm season there are also active entertainments at the recreation center: you can ride horses, rent a motor tray or an ATV, arrange rafting on a mountain river. If you have the opportunity to come by 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 due to a big minus. There are very few reviews about the Forest Tale, except for those left in the official Vkontakte group. She does not have her own website, there is not enough information about services and prices.

1 Eco-hotel "Altika"

Altika was able to create modern conditions for recreation among the centuries-old forest, at the foot of the mountains, next to the river. In summer, there is an outdoor pool and exercise equipment on the beach. Jeep and bus tours are organized at any time of the year, excursion programs with a professional guide are available.Tired of outdoor activities, guests go to the Spa-center with a Finnish sauna, hammam, massages and various rejuvenation programs. Residents recommend visiting the bath complex with panoramic windows and a barbecue area. It is designed for a company of up to 6 people and is available at any time. For young 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 promotions: the company often reduces prices for spa and sauna services. This recreation center is the only one in the ranking that actively communicates with customers on all social networks and responds to questions and complaints within a couple of hours. She deservedly became the leader of the rating, despite some minor drawbacks: not all rooms have air conditioners, and in summer it gets quite hot in Altai. The prices in the restaurant are too high, but the residents have no other options.

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