The fast-moving waters of Waterfall Estyuba, which cascade through a narrow rocky gorge, bypassing the debris of trees and stones. Wooden flooring is laid along the waterfall, along which you can climb up the watercourse for almost a hundred metres. Even such a small acquaintance with Altay nature and the way of life of the locals will be enough to arouse interest in the further study of the Altay Mountains.
Boat trips on Lake Teletskoe
Waterfall Estyuba
The Five Waterfalls of Lake Teletskoe
Lake Teletskoe can captivate with its beauty at first sight. But all the fun is hidden away from the beaten paths and is available only to those who are ready to go towards the unexplored corners of this protected region. An excursion to the five waterfalls of Lake Teletskoe – Kishte, Korbu, Ayu-Kechpes, Choodor and Estyuba – will give you several hours of a pleasant boat trip, during which you can get acquainted with amazing waterfalls that carry water from the most remote corners of the Altay Mountains. Your trip will be filled not only with fascinating pictures of nature, but also with interesting guide stories about the animal and plant world of the taiga and about the legends and secrets of Lake Teletskoe.
Smirnov's Settlement
Embark on a journey to the remote cordon of Lake Teletskoe to see an apple garden planted by one person. This is one of the warmest places on the lake. Here people live in harmony with nature. During the ripening period, bears come to the garden to taste the delicious apples. Smirnov's Settlement is a story about how one person, using his enthusiasm and striving for a dream, grew an orchard in the taiga.
Cordon Bele
Take a fascinating excursion to the village of wardens of the reserve and the weather station – Cordon Bele, where you will discover the spectacular landscapes of the southern shore of Lake Teletskoe! Here the snow-capped peaks of Altyn-Tuu Mountain tower above the horizon on the opposite bank and are reflected in the mirror-like watery surface. The clear air allows you to see the mountain landscapes in all their beauty, and you can admire this fascinating panorama for hours on end. During an excursion to Cordon Bele, you will take a walk through the orchard where you'll find 80 varieties of apple trees and stop at the monument of the ancient Turkic era – the stone warrior Kezer-Tash, whose history goes back over 1,500 years.
Golden Ring of Lake Teletskoe
A boat trip on the Golden Ring of Lake Teletskoe will fill your holiday in the Altay Mountains with new impressions and vivid emotions. The tour takes a whole day and includes a trip on a boat along the entire lake – past steep rock cliffs and secluded coves to the southern sandy shores. Visit the most impressive waterfalls that adorn the taiga near Lake Teletskoe, like a necklace of precious stones. On this journey you will be accompanied by an experienced guide who will tell you about the amazing nature of the region and the mysterious legends of the lake.
