Tuva on weekends
Description:
Tuva is a republic in Russia located in the southeast of Siberia. This region is famous for its bright and unique nature, as well as the national culture of the Tuvans. If you decide to go on tour in the Republic of Tuva, you will find many interesting places and impressions.
One of the main attractions of Tuva is the complex center of Asia - Obelisk, which symbolizes the center of Asia, is located on the banks of the Yenisei River in the city of Kyzyl, the Republic of Tuva. It was built three times: in 1964, 1984 and 2014. Today it is a whole sculptural complex.
If you are interested in the national culture of Tuva, be sure to visit the Tuva National Museum of Local Lore. You will have the opportunity to learn about the traditions of the republic, see the ancient life of the Tuvan, see the collection of the famous Scythian gold found in the republic.
In addition, in Tuva you can try national cuisine, visit handmade fairs and enjoy the hospitality of local residents.
Cost: from 10000 rubles (group from 8 people), individual excursion 1-2 people - 38000 rubles, 3-5 people - from 55000 rubles, 6-7 people - 75000 rubles.
In addition:
- Visit to the Hanging Stone of Yergaki - 8000 from the group
- Visit to the Shushenskoye Museum - 6000 per group
Do not miss the opportunity to get acquainted with the beauty and unique culture of the Republic of Tyva. A trip to this region will be an unforgettable experience.
Tour programme:
Day 1. Departure to the Republic of Tuva
Group meeting in Abakan.
Departure to the Tuva Republic. The road runs along the ancient Usinsky road, part of which belongs to the great silk road. The Usinsky tract is one of the most picturesque and fascinating roads of Siberia. Like the Chui tract in the Altai, the road passes through various natural zones: a plain with endless fields, replaced by dark coniferous taiga; mountain passes with impressive beauty of the Sayan serpentine, pass into the endless Tuvan steppes and velvet hills. A transit stop to photograph the Sayan Mountains and Sleeping Sayan.
Stop at the taiga market Tanzybey, here you can buy herbal fees, berries, honey, jam, pine nuts. There are also cafes and toilets.
On arrival in town, lunch.
Sightseeing tour: visit the Center of Asia and the magnificent embankment of the Yenisei. The center of Asia is the geographical center of the Asian continent. The tall spire grows from a globe standing on 3 lions. Another famous sculptural composition “The Royal Hunt”.
Excursion to the Tuvan National Music Center, acquaintance with the performers of traditional Tuvan throat singing - "Khoomei".
Hotel accommodation. Dinner.
Day 2. Scythian gold
Breakfast. (extra charge) Room release.
Departure for the excursion program.
Visit to the stellarium "Aldyn Doshka". Here are archaeological monuments from the museum funds found in Tuva. The stone library features 44 statues from the Bronze Age to the Mongol period. Having visited the stellarium, you can learn about the ancient and medieval history of Tuva, presented in the archaeological collections of the stone and paleometal epoch.
Lunch at the café in town.
Visit to the National Museum of Tuva, the exhibition "Scythian gold" (40 minutes). The National Museum of Tuva is the property of the Republic, with a huge gilded dome and a collection of gold reserves of an ancient mound. More than a thousand unique gold jewelry are in the fund of the museum.
Inspection of the healing spring of Arzhan Kundustug. A well-known mineral source of “living water”.
Return to Abakan.
The tour is held every weekend from May to September as the group fills up. Individual excursions are held on dates convenient for you.
The price includes:
- Transportation
- Guide services
- Entrance tickets
- Residence