An active and inquisitive child is much more interested in the mountains than at a seaside resort. We are talking about the best recreation centers for families with children in Altai in 2021. What should be considered during the trip? Tourist advice.
Travel tips for families with children
Holidays with children in Gorny Altai are very different from family vacations in the resorts of the Black and Azov seas. The main advantages of a trip to this region of Russia are amazingly beautiful nature, quiet deserted places, fresh air and the purest mountain rivers. Parents with children enjoy fishing, picking berries and mushrooms, going on excursions, hiking and horseback riding.
Altai has long distances, poorly developed infrastructure, almost no usual entertainment and attractions. In some remote camp sites, there is no Internet or cellular communication.
Mountain rivers and lakes are pretty cool. For a beach holiday, plan a vacation from mid-July to late August. In winter, you can come at any convenient time.
Read the reviews and ask the owners in advance what kind of heating, if there are hot water interruptions, where the nearest shops and medical centers are located. For a trip in the warm season, stock up on repellents.
Alatyr
The tourist base, where it is pleasant to relax with children, is located in the village of Ust-Muny in the Altai Republic. Guests are accommodated in a large comfortable house, which stands in a pine forest, on the banks of the clear Katun River. New housing smells good of wood. On the street there is a shared kitchen with a refrigerator, gas stove, microwave oven and a set of dishes. There are places for tents on the territory.
Time for Happiness
A cozy recreation center accepts tourists in the village of Aya, 50 meters from the Katun River. This is one of the most beautiful places in Altai Mountains, which is also ideal for families with children. In addition to the neat bungalows, the camp site has a steam bath, a streetball court and two small swimming pools. Aya is a remote village and you will have to take a taxi to visit nearby attractions!
Viking
Many routes in Altai pass through Chemal, so tourists are happy to stop here. The recreation center with its own beach on the bank of the river is a warm wooden house with rooms of different levels of comfort. There are also warm yurts. Guests love the wonderful view of the Katun, clean air, beautiful gazebos and cafes where you can buy groceries or order ready-made meals.
Raspberry Island
The recreation center is located in one of the most picturesque corners of Altai - the Chergushka tract, on the banks of the Sema mountain river. There is a luxurious apple orchard next to the pretty wooden houses. There is where to sunbathe, take a walk and fry kebabs! If desired, delicious and hearty breakfasts are prepared for guests. Tourists with children are offered interesting horseback riding tours, excursions to a pottery workshop, a cave and a maral nursery.
Forest fairy tale
An excellent recreation center with cottages and bungalows accepts parents with children in Barangol, in the Altai Mountains. The village is located at 492 km of the Chuysky tract, on the banks of the Katun River. From here it is easy to walk to the famous Kamyshlinsky waterfall and the archaeological site - Barangol necropolis. Each room has a terrace with mountain views. Guests also have access to a shared kitchen.
Mead
A rare find for families with children in Altai in 2021 is a budget hostel with a swimming pool. Small wooden chalets stand at the foot of Mount Itkaya, in the village of Anos. For younger guests, there is a playground with a swing at the camp site. The boiler in the summer kitchen is open around the clock, so you will not be left without hot water!
Lived once
A wonderful camp site for a family vacation in Altai is located on the outskirts of the village of Anos, 52 km from the Gorno-Altaysk airport. Tourists love the city's amenities, well-functioning heaters, a well-tended garden, a playground and a good sauna.
