Reviews

If you are looking for a bike tour in Barnaul, you have come to the right place. I have ridden with several organizers and can tell you that bike tours are the best. On a bike tour, you pedal, enjoy the scenery, and eat and sleep as you go. No one forces you to do anything you don't want. You don't have to worry about cooking your own dinner after you finish the tour, like with some other organizers. Here, you can relax! The routes are beautiful, and the support along the way is excellent.

I went on 13 cycling tours with AltayRussia in summers of 2020-2023. Those were multiple tours in the Mountains of Altay (Altay Republic), Dagestan, Abkhazia, South-Eastern Kazakhstan, Uzbekistan, Western Mongolia. AltayRussia team offers absolutely exclusive MTB and road cycling travel experiences at great price. Bike rentals are available for Altay and Mongolia. You have to bring your own bike for other regions/countries.

Mongolia Bike Tour. Last year, I had a dream of visiting this country by bicycle. Mongolia is a country with a thousand destinations and millions of roads, pristine nature, friendly people, changing weather, endless grades, challenging passes, and thrilling descents. When you arrive, you forget all your worries and disappear from the internet and mobile networks. You can also forget the Russian language and simply enjoy the changing landscapes: snow-capped mountains, vast steppes, cool lakes, and swift mountain rivers. There are only lonely tents, herds of sheep, cattle, horses, camels, and yaks, as well as golden eagles soaring above you. This is a bike tour for those with strong minds and iron wills. The 678 kilometers and 10 kilometers of climbing already say a lot. If you're seeking adventure, you will definitely find it here. Thanks to RA and Ivan for providing a complete immersion, it was an unforgettable experience. I'm not saying goodbye; I'm saying «see you later.» Dreams do come true!

Our acquaintance began with a phrase to a mutual friend: «Well, why are you giving me my phone?» And less than a year later, we met on a joint trip to Mongolia, and then the trips with RA began. What can I say about the Head of the Republic of Armenia, Ivan? First of all, Vanya is a great friend. He will never leave you in a remote forest, save a sip of water for the dying in the Kolyvan wilds, teach you how to use switches correctly when you almost first got on a bike to descend from Chike Taman, cook any dish after crossing the Akkemsky breakthrough, take you on the Karagemsky breakthrough on your first bike ride, after which all other bike rides will appear it's absolutely not difficult for you (except for hot Kolyvan)))), it will surprise you with the beautiful landscapes of the Altai Mountains, when you were 100% sure that you had already seen the most interesting things. Add to everything the concentration, organization, the ability to solve any conflict situation, a lot of optimism and an inexhaustible supply of funny real travel stories. But most importantly, Ivan spares no effort and time to introduce the younger generation to sports and a healthy lifestyle. I highly recommend trips with RA, especially for those who are going on a bike tour for the first time. After such support and care, encouragement at a time when your strength already seems to be running out, you will never give up cycling! Yes, it is especially pleasant that, with my easy submission, the route of the Karagem breakthrough has now been expanded by hiking to 3 mountains — Sisters, Xenia and Brother.

Maybe my review will seem a little sentimental, especially considering the words of the guide, but if anyone ever asks me if I've ever been to a fairytale, I would say YES!!! And this fairytale was created for me by the RA team! Together with them, I immersed myself in an atmosphere of warmth, comfort, fabulous snow, and very cheerful, positive people. Of course, everyone is different, but all of them are interesting and exciting, because without realizing it, we all enter a fairytale and forget about our problems and worries. In fairytales, as we know, good always triumphs over evil! I always feel very happy when I have the opportunity to book a trip with you, and then comes the wait for the holiday. The journey there and back is always enjoyable and positive, because along the way to the fluffy slopes of Sheregesh, we play games and get to know each other better. Oh, those slopes... How many positive emotions we get from our time in the mountains! Even after a long day of skiing, we can't stop smiling when we return to the hotel. Everything is just beginning and we have an exciting evening planned by Ivan and Svetlana. We'll play mafia games, charades, and tell funny stories around the campfire. After our trip with RA, we have only pleasant memories and new friends. Russian Altai is a special place that I love very much. I wish it prosperity and lots of new ideas. Thank you for inviting us to come here.

I can't even count how many times I have used the company's services. It is always an adventure! Professional guides know all the routes and trails in the Altai Mountains, Mongolia, and other countries that they take clients to. They always try to vary their routes, and I am especially impressed by their friendliness and responsiveness. If you go on a tour with them, you will make real friends! This summer, some friends are coming to visit me and asked for an adventure — I suggested we go with Russian Altai. Thank you, Ivan and Svetlana!