Health holiday in Altai in September. Holidays in autumn in the Altai Mountains. The best tours for “pioneers”
Practical information for those planning a trip to Altai in 2019: how to get there, what are the prices for accommodation and food, a list of the best recreation centers, as well as tips and reviews from tourists for 2018.
Our trip. We traveled by car in the Altai Mountains for a month and a half. The team visited all the most interesting places from Manzherok to the border with Mongolia. We share our experience with you in.
How to get to Altai
By train. There are trains to Biysk, Novosibirsk and Barnaul. Tickets from Moscow to Biysk cost from 12,300 rubles (compartment), they are sold out quickly, and the train runs only on even dates. Tickets to Novosibirsk from the capital are cheaper (from 5,500 rubles in a reserved seat), and there are many more trains.
By car. This is the best option, because traveling around the Altai Mountains with your own car is much more interesting, enjoyable and cheaper. My team and I traveled to Altai from Perm for three days and the same amount of time back. The road is normal, the main problem on the highway is the repair work, they are very delayed.
Quality of roads in Altai. The Chuysky tract is ideal asphalt, and everything to the side of it is broken roads, dirt roads or off-road terrain of varying degrees of difficulty. In principle, you can go to Altai in any car, you will still be able to see a lot. But an SUV is better - there are places where you simply cannot go in a low car without all-wheel drive. If you don’t have an SUV, you can take a tour or drop off to the desired point from local companies - they are easy to find.
I traveled to the Altai Mountains in my UAZ "Patriot" and thanks to it I got to the most remote places. The only thing I didn’t go to was the Ukok plateau - for this you need a well-prepared SUV and other crews for backup.
Driving along the Chuysky tract in Altai.
The valley of the Yustyd River is the easternmost point of our road expedition to the Altai Mountains. Where to relax in Altai
Most popular. According to the reviews of most tourists, it is best to relax in Altai in the villages of Aya and Chemal, as well as in the north of Lake Teletskoye. It’s the easiest place to get there; it has the most developed infrastructure and a large selection of bases. But I think that these places have too many tourists and too little interesting things to do. The real Altai is not there, it is further along the Chuysky tract, beyond the Seminsky pass.
Real Altai. If you are a lover of adventure, secluded places and majestic mountain landscapes, go beyond these tourist spots. I especially liked these places: Uch-Enmek park, Ilgumen rapids, petroglyphs, Ulagan lakes, Katu-Yaryk pass, Chulyshman river valley, Kurai and Chuy steppes, Mars. All these places have infrastructure: camp sites, cafes, gas stations. Can be reached by any car.
The wildest lands. And the best places in Altai are those that are difficult and far away to get to. My favorites: Dzhumalinsky springs, Yustyd river valley, Achik pass. There is also the most inaccessible place - the Ukok plateau, I haven’t had the opportunity to get there yet, but I really want to.
So, where is the best place to relax in Altai? If you don’t have the time or desire to travel far into the republic, and you just want to relax in nature, barbecue, go fishing, then choose the villages of Chemal, Aya, Manzherok - in general, Nizhnyaya Katun. If this is not enough for you, you want to see real mountains, Altai steppes, and get acquainted with the local culture, then I recommend driving the entire Chuisky tract to the very border with Mongolia.
I stand and admire the view of the valley of the Chulyshman River. 
Lake Igistu-kol in the Ulagansky district. How to look for housing
Gorny Altai is a rather wild place; there are not as many hotels and recreation centers here as in the south of Russia or Karelia. But fewer tourists come here, so there is usually enough housing for everyone.
But: attention! At the height of the summer season, especially on weekends, many people come to Altai to relax. Therefore, you need to book accommodation in advance. During a month and a half of traveling, even in the most remote corners, I saw many cases of tourists arriving at the base, but there were no places. Book your accommodation in advance online or come and check in in the morning, before other tourists.
There is a variety of housing: from the budget segment to VIP. Almost every recreation center has a sauna, kitchen, barbecue and internet. In summer, camping is very popular among vacationers in the Altai Mountains - this is the most budget option. Families with children usually choose comfortable cottages near Katun.
Reviews of holidays in Altai often write about the shortcomings of some tourist centers: dirt, poor-quality or monotonous food, damaged plumbing and shabby furniture. We tried not to pay attention to this; after a week of living in a tent in the taiga, any economy room with a bed and shower was like a royal mansion for us. The service at recreation centers is often lame - for your money they can be rude to you.
Housing prices in Gorny Altai for two:
| Housing | price, rub. | Example |
| Place for a tent | 150-300 | |
| Guest house room | from 800 | Кедровый берег!} |
| Ail or house | from 1200 | |
| Room in a 3 star resort complex | from 1800 | Отель Манжерок!} |
| Junior Suite with great reviews | from 3500 | |
| 4 star hotel with swimming pool | from 4500 | Лесотель!} |
| Chalet near Lake Teletskoye | from 7000 |
Ail at the Tau-Dastarkhan recreation center. How to relax in Altai
What to do on vacation in Gorny Altai:
- excursions,
- mountain trips or multi-day hikes,
- alloys,
- horseback riding,
- relaxation on the banks of rivers or lakes (you can swim, but the water invigorates),
- fishing,
- picking berries.
Our holiday in Altai. We rode a lot by car, drove the entire Chuysky tract and more. We lived for a long time in tents on the banks of the Katun, in a campsite in Aktash and on the Ulagan lakes. They also lived in traditional villages, hotels and recreation centers. We met and communicated with locals, studied the culture of the Altai people, and took a lot of photos and videos. We often went on small hikes in the forest, picked berries, and swam in the Katun. Most of all we liked the area south of Aktash: steppes and snow-capped mountains. And we went to the famous Mars three times.
Reviews from tourists about holidays in Altai. People really like nature and the grandeur of the mountains, but many are disappointed by the cold waters of rivers and lakes, and heated swimming pools are not yet common. Summer is short and it gets dark early. There are mosquitoes and midges, but not too many.
Martian landscapes of the Altai Mountains. Prices for holidays in Altai in 2019
Many recreation centers in Gorny Altai offer a leisure program for their vacationers, have cafes and restaurants, and organize entertainment and excursions. You can safely surrender into their hands and not worry about anything, but such a vacation will be expensive.
Nutrition the number of cafes depends on the level of the establishment; there are plenty of cafes and canteens along the highway and in large villages. Our average bill is 200-300 rubles per person. Complex meals at recreation centers in Altai cost 700-1000 rubles.
Excursions There are different ones, the prices are high and depend on the intensity of the program and the distance of the trip. Excursions to the Chemal hydroelectric power station, lakes Manzherok and Mount Sinyukha, Tavdinsky caves, visits to the botanical garden, the flowering nursery "Biolit" and the maral garden (rhododendron) - from 500 to 1000 rubles. Full-day excursions with a visit to the mound, the Kalbak-Tash tract, Lake Teletskoye and the Korbu waterfall cost about 2,000 rubles. All places are cheaper and more interesting to visit on your own in your own car.
We came to see the steles in Uch-Enmek park. Our expenses in Altai
We spent a month and a half in Altai: July-August. We drove our car from Perm in the company of friends, there were five of us. We bought most of the food in advance and often prepared it ourselves. We lived in tents, hotels, and recreation centers.
Here are our expenses in terms of two people (except for gasoline - this is the total amount):
| Gasoline for the trip there and back | 23 000 |
| Gasoline in Altai | 10 000 |
| Auto repair | 1 000 |
| Accommodation on the way | 5 600 |
| Housing in Altai | 19 500 |
| Products | 21 500 |
| Cafe | 10 700 |
| Coffee stock | 3 400 |
| Internet and communications | 1 700 |
| Attractions | 1 300 |
| Life | 5 000 |
| Tick vaccinations | 3 500 |
| Medicines | 2 900 |
| Total for two | 109,100 rubles |
Additional expenses: tourist equipment - 48,000 rubles. I had to buy a lot, but these things were not enough for one trip.
If you don’t count gasoline and housing along the way, repairs, vaccinations, a first aid kit and coffee beans (which we personally can’t live without), you’ll get 70,000 rubles for two or 35,000 rubles per person. These are pure expenses for the holiday itself in the Altai Mountains. Very little! After all, we spent a month and a half there and visited everywhere.
We arrived at the Achik pass, from here you can see all the main ridges of the Altai Mountains. The best recreation centers in Gorny Altai
Recreation center "AltaiRai"
Lovers of active recreation and unity with nature can stay in the summer at the AltaiRai recreation center in the village of Elekmonar. Three meals a day in the dining room, there is a bar and a cafe. Bathhouse, free parking, private beach, water park, bicycle rental, horse riding, travel agency. Accommodation in a standard double room - from 3,500 rubles per day.
Park Hotel "Manzherok"
The year-round recreation center is located in a pine forest on the banks of the Katun River. Nearby there is a village, a ski slope and a cable car. Large buildings made of wood and stone, beautiful and well-kept grounds, barbecue area, outdoor swimming pool, sauna and terrace. It is very convenient to relax with children. Accommodation from 1500 to 3600 rubles per day, meals in the dining room are paid, breakfast is included in the price. Among the shortcomings: the rooms do not have daily change of towels and linen, and there is not always internet.
Recreation center "Zaimka Kamza"
The recreation center "Zaimka Kamza" in the village of Tyuguryuk is located in an equally picturesque place. The area is very large and beautiful, there is street lighting and wooden flooring, neat wooden houses are made in the same style. There is an outdoor swimming pool and a children's playground, gazebos, and deer are kept on the territory. Accommodation costs from 2000 rubles for a double room. Disadvantages: paid parking.
Eco-hotel "Lesotel"
According to tourists' reviews, "Lesotel" in Souzga is an excellent place to relax in Altai. The hotel is located on the banks of the Katun River in a picturesque location, not far from Gorno-Altaisk. The area is well-groomed, with wooden country houses. The restaurant offers Russian and European cuisine, a sauna, a spa center, a swimming pool, a cafe, Wi-Fi, and a variety of entertainment. Good for families with children. Cost from 3000 to 9000 rubles per day for a double room.
Yurt camping Gold Camel
An interesting option for relaxing in Altai in the summer is to stay in a yurt camp, which is located in the village of Kosh-Agach. Authentic heated yurts and houses are very picturesque. You can ride camels, rent a bicycle or book a jeep tour. There is a sauna, restaurant and shared kitchen. Accommodation from 3,000 rubles per day - the yurt is designed for five.
Gorny Altai is not a place for “mattress people”: people come here to play sports, walk a lot and enjoy nature. Those who are used to spending their holidays on the beach in the starfish pose are unlikely to like this kind of vacation.
To save money, do not go for elite tourist complexes - they are very expensive. Choose recreation centers, inexpensive hotels, live in a tent. Prices in cafes and canteens are not high, but cooking yourself will be cheaper. Buy groceries in advance in a big city.
When going on vacation to the Altai Mountains in the summer of 2019, be sure to take repellent with you (pharmacies are not available everywhere).
Come relax in your own car. You need to travel around Altai, and not sit in one place!
brief information
Gorny Altai is a country of contrasts. There are many unique and completely different natural and climatic complexes here. On vacation in the Altai Mountains, you can see huge tracts of coniferous taiga on the slopes, sometimes ending with sheer cliffs to the water, alpine meadows with the legendary edelweiss, snow-capped mountain peaks, cold rivers, seething with rapids and waterfalls high in the upper reaches and peacefully calm in the lower reaches. , expanses of dry rocky steppes and mountain-steppe landscapes of intermountain basins. It is noteworthy that it is here in the Altai Republic that the highest peak of Siberia is located - Mount Belukha (4506 m) and the first deepest cave in Russia - Ecological (345 m), as well as the third deepest lake in Russia, Lake Teletskoye. The Altai Republic begins its history in 1922. The area of the Altai Mountains is 92.6 thousand square meters. km. It is part of the Siberian Federal District.
Location
The Altai Republic is located within the mountainous country of Altai. It borders with the Altai Territory in the north and northwest, with Kazakhstan, China and Mongolia in the south and southwest, with Tuva and Khakassia in the east.
Time
Moscow time +3 hours.
Population
The population is 202,947 people. The capital of the Altai Republic is Gorno-Altaisk - 53,538 people.
Nature
It is in the Altai Mountains that you realize what the Siberian taiga is. The abundance of heat and moisture in the Republic allows the cultivation of many heat-loving crops, including grapes. The Biya River flows through the region - the second largest river in Altai after the Katun, which originates from Lake Teletskoye and, merging with the Katun beyond Biysk, forms the Ob River. On the territory of the republic is located one of the largest and oldest nature reserves in Russia, the Altai State Nature Reserve.
Main healing factors
Tours to Altai have a beneficial effect on the health of vacationers. Thanks to the natural conditions, amazing landscapes, mountain air filled with the aromas of pine and deciduous forests, many lakes, rivers, waterfalls, a unique microclimate has been established here: there is a large amount of resinous essential substances, nitrogen and negative ions in the air, and together they have a calming effect on the nervous and cardiovascular system, improve metabolism and strengthen the body's defenses. Altai sanatoriums are very popular among Russians.
Main indications for treatment
Altai sanatoriums are characterized by a general health-improving treatment profile. Sights The Altai Republic is rich in archaeological, historical, and ethnographic monuments: numerous stone sculptures, mounds, sites of ancient settlements, rock paintings. Of interest is the “Karakol Gallery” - rock paintings, the presence of mounds and stone steles. 50 km from Gorno-Altaisk and 32 km from the Chemal resort area are the Kamyshlinsky waterfall and the Tavdinsky caves. In the past, the Tavdinsky caves served as habitation for humans. The Tavdinskaya karst arch is unique. Since 1996, the Tavdinskaya karst arch has the status of a natural monument of republican significance.
Additional Information
The Altai Republic is a region in which a special economic tourist and recreational zone will be created, approved by the Government of the Russian Federation in January 2007. 3* and 4* hotels will be built for 8.5 thousand people, equipped with SPA centers and gyms. It is also planned to build a large ski resort. Federal investments will amount to 5 billion rubles, private investments - up to 7 billion rubles.
Resorts in the region
Tours to Altai are very popular among Russians. A large number of Altai tourist centers and Altai sanatoriums are located in the lower reaches of the Katun River, on Lake Aya, on the Seminsky Pass, on Lake Teletskoye. Altai is rightfully considered the Mecca of water tourism in Russia. The Maiminsky district has a large number of recreation centers and tourist centers.
Climate
The weather in the Altai Mountains is sometimes very capricious and fickle, which is not surprising, since this is the place where the clouds live. Here you can often watch a fascinating spectacle: right before your eyes, a cloud is born and grows, crawling out from behind a neighboring mountain. The climate is sharply continental. The average temperature in January is from -12 degrees, in July from +10 to +19 degrees. Precipitation ranges from 100 mm to 1000 mm per year.
Many tourists consider September the best time to vacation in Altai: the crowds of vacationers have noticeably thinned out, prices are declining, and summer tourist routes are still open. As for beauty - “there is a short but wonderful time in the original autumn...” - this is definitely about Altai in September!
Weather in Altai in September
Studying the climate of the region based on observations of the last seven years is encouraging:
- daytime temperature in the first half of the month is from 12 °C to 18 °C, in the second half - from 8 °C to 12 °C;
- in September there are on average 15 sunny days and only 2 stormy days;
- the amount of precipitation is low - about 4% of the annual norm;
- humidity - 48%, the minimum among the months of the year.
Possible night frosts are upsetting - it can be cold to spend the night in tents. The capricious beauty of autumn can unexpectedly fall asleep with snow - the weather in the Altai Mountains in September is unpredictable, and high in the mountains snow is not uncommon even in summer.
Despite the likely surprises of nature, experienced tourists in their reviews call Altai in September fabulous and write:
- “The beauty is indescribable - the Katun is wonderfully turquoise, the trees are green-yellow-red, the air is absolutely clean and transparent...”
- “It’s very beautiful in the Altai Mountains in autumn! The forest is saturated with bright shades of yellow, red, green. Just a fairy tale! It's worth a trip! "
In fact, you can stock up on warm clothes and organize a vacation with radial exits from the camp site. In the Altai Mountains in September there are many tourist centers where you will be greeted as welcome guests, prepared for a bathhouse and fed with delicious Altai food. A worthy example is the mountain base that hosts participants of the “Horse Seven” tour from Equesto. In September 2017, tours to Altai are scheduled for the period from 3 to 9 and from 10 to 16.
The comfort of small mountain bases is, of course, relative. However, surveys of tourists show that the majority do not strive for it. The main thing in Altai is the amazingly diverse nature with wild steppes and mountains, untouched glacial lakes and wild rivers, the rich history and culture of the region.
Tourist opportunities of Velvet Altai
Tour operators organize a wide variety of tours to Altai in September. Bike tours and organized rafting, hiking and bus tours are available. For artists and photographers, Altai in early autumn is an excellent natural workshop.
The only things better than mountains are mountains
The routes in the high mountain areas are the first to close in the fall - it becomes cold, snow falls and the paths are already slippery. However, until mid-September you can climb even the shrine of the Altai Mountains - Belukha - the highest peak in Siberia.
Climbing the largest peak of the Katunsky Ridge requires good physical fitness and endurance. Children under 16 years of age are not allowed to climb; those aged 16-18 years old receive permission only with their parents. Hikes are usually planned for 12 days, in the first half of the month. The tour operator "Altai-tour" invites travelers and climbers to make a hike from September 3 to 14, the program includes an assault on the summit, a visit to the Akkem lakes, the Tomsk Paleolithic site and much more. Every day you will have to walk 17-22 km.
An extreme hike is rewarded with stunning impressions. Quotes from recent tourist reviews:
- “Every step is like a takeoff, every breath is like a sip of happiness. This is happiness. Penetrating, natural, volcanic."
- “Only 30 minutes at the top, it’s so little for eternity and so much for the moment of the most beautiful revelation in your life!”
Vladimir Vysotsky was right - “better than mountains can only be mountains that you have never been to before...”
For those who have planned an active holiday in Altai in September 2017 without extreme stress, we can recommend a trekking tour to the foot of the mountain with the Altai Guide team from September 2 to 13. Hiking trips with the transportation of equipment on pack horses are organized by the Active Tour team.
Hikes to Belukha are carried out from the village of Tyungur, Ust-Koksky district, where the road ends. The path to Tungur from Gorno-Altaisk is about 450 km. Tour operators also provide delivery from Barnaul (600 km) and Biysk (540 km via the Chuysky tract). The difficulties of the journey are forgotten in the power of wild nature - it was not for nothing that Nicholas Roerich found inspiration in these mysterious places.
In September, hiking and horseback riding routes to the high-mountain Karakol and Shavlinsky lakes, to the Ukok plateau are still open, and it is possible to climb Iiktu Peak, the highest point of the South Chuya Range.
Wild beauty of Altai
For real travelers who can neglect comfort, Gorny Altai reveals the magical beauty of its hidden corners. The 23-day horseback riding trip, starting on September 2, is offered by the operator Amadou. Desperate tourists will find the area of Bolshaya and Malaya Sumulta in the northeast of Altai: ancient taiga and animal trails, deserted ridges with steep cliffs and excellent fishing.
From the Vysotnik tourist center near Tungur, a horse riding tour “Autumn Fishing on Argut” is organized from September 3 to 14. Travelers on horseback will admire the beauty of the mighty Altai and rejoice at the notable catch of taimen and grayling.
The travel agency "Uch-Sumer" offers the organization of licensed hunting in the mountain taiga taiga with accommodation in tents and houses.
From September 9, 2017, the operator “Altai Guide” invites you on a jeep expedition along the route Aktru - Chulyshman. Tourists will see the steep Katu-Yaryk pass, the amusing creation of nature, the Stone Mushrooms, and the lush Uchar waterfall. The Chulyshman Valley in bright autumn colors, according to travelers, is “a most beautiful place that you want to return to.”
Despite the stunning beauty of the wild places of Altai, the main flow of tourists remains in the Chemal region, preferring entertainment and a comfortable vacation. Every year there are more and more motor tourists on the roads of Altai - without deviating from the Chuysky tract, you can see a huge number of attractions, historical places and natural wonders.
The best tours for “pioneers”
Many tourists discover the Altai Mountains for the first time. The best option for them is short tours with a large coverage, and here the superiority of sightseeing bus tours is undeniable. In such tours, guests are also attracted by a holiday in Altai in September without overnight stays in tents and camp food.
Equesto employees are specialists in ethno-tours; the team offers a wonderful week-long program “Great Altai from A to Z”. Acquaintance with natural treasures and historical monuments, culture and life of the indigenous people does not leave guests indifferent. New is an extended tour, with an additional two-day trip to Lake Teletskoye. The most interesting excursions are actively held throughout September.
Everyone loves gifts, even small ones. From Equesto to participants of an extended tour in September - jars with the best honey in Russia, a week-long tour - famous infusions of Altai herbs and honey, and also discounts - seasonal, for children and for early booking.
There are many tour operators in the Altai Mountains, whose employees are developing new routes, and the tourism infrastructure is developing. The efforts are not in vain: the number of tourists increases every year. In 2016, the republic received about 2 million guests - 9 tourists for each resident.
Whatever the weather in Altai in September 2017, a golden autumn holiday in an amazing region will become a pleasant memory. Mountain Altai returns to people the ability to enjoy pristine nature, to greet the dawn with delight and admire the night stars, to appreciate every moment of life.
September in Altai still pleases tourists with clear but fairly cool weather, but there is more rain. There is still quite a lot of sunshine and light, but the nights are getting cooler. Therefore, when going on a trip to Altai in September, you should always take into account the climate and weather conditions of the holiday area.
The sharply continental climate of the mountainous country gives a rather different picture of the weather in its individual parts in September. It is still quite warm in the foothills; average daytime temperatures can range from +16°C to +18°C. But nighttime average temperatures can already drop to +5°C, +6°C. Therefore, you need to be prepared for cool and even cold nights and take warm clothes with you.
In autumn, Altai is characterized by significant daily temperature changes; within one day they can reach up to 10 degrees. And although the day pleases with quite comfortable summer temperatures, at night guests may find it quite cold. Except for the period of clear and sunny “Indian summer,” much more precipitation falls in the mountains, cloudiness increases and there are frequent fogs.
The weather in the foothills, and the area, Manzherok and on the “Turquoise Katun” in September will delight guests with quite summer temperatures and clear days. Many tourist centers are switching to year-round reception of tourists, and choosing a vacation spot will not be difficult. A wonderful advantage of a holiday in September is that the noisy tourist season has already ended and you can relax in peace and solitude.
In autumn, the colors in Altai become brighter and richer, the multi-colored slopes of the mountains are reflected in the emerald-turquoise waters of the Katun. In September, the water clears up from the limestone suspension and acquires an unusual turquoise color. Golden autumn in the Altai mountains is a fabulous time in its beauty.
In the highlands in September it becomes colder, here the average September temperatures do not exceed +4оС, +5оС, at passes of more than three thousand meters it already drops to 0оС, water bodies can already freeze and the first snow falls. In early autumn, precipitation and cloudiness increase in the mountains. Water vapor rises from heated rivers, and fog is often observed in the mountains.
Mountain areas are more susceptible to sudden weather changes than foothills; in every river valley and every tract, in the nival zone and high-mountain steppes, the weather and unique microclimate are formed under the influence of many factors. Therefore, when going on an independent hike, you need to carefully prepare your personal equipment.
If tourists choose the mountains of Western Altai for recreation, they should take into account that there is more rain here. In the eastern part of Altai the climate is drier. Personal equipment, shoes and travel clothing must comply with this rule. In heavy rain, even good professional tents can begin to leak. For such a case, you need to provide an additional polyethylene, vinyl chloride or tarpaulin awning and do not forget to dig around your overnight tent with special grooves to drain rainwater.
Shoes for such an autumn hike should be waterproof and warm enough. Mountain boots of various modifications or rubber insulated shoes do the job well. Be sure to provide 2-3 pairs of spare shoes along the route. Also, it is necessary to think in advance about the possibilities of protecting backpacks, clothes and shoes from getting wet when the group moves through wet thickets after rain and crosses numerous rivers and streams in the taiga. Suits made of water-repellent durable fabrics and durable raincoats are good for such purposes. Backpacks can be covered with a plastic cape; inside it is necessary to have dry film inserts for food, cameras and personal items.
There is never enough warm clothing in the mountains in September; you need to take with you a sweater, an insulated jacket, wool socks, a durable raincoat, and, if the tourist wishes, a windbreaker. During the daytime, you may need a cap with a visor from direct sunlight, which is still quite hot; at night, it is better to include a warm knitted hat in your camping wardrobe.
If you are going on vacation in September at a comfortable tourist base, at an eco-resort or in a sanatorium, it will be enough to have an idea of a somewhat cool September, compared to the hot summer months. It will be enough to provide a few necessary warm clothes in your wardrobe.
The excursion program for September is still completely summer; you will be able to get acquainted with the surrounding area and visit all the attractions of interest to guests. If you take into account all the features of weather conditions in early autumn and prepare well for a tourist trip, you can spend an unforgettable, educational and very exciting time in Altai in September.