Gorny Altai is an unusual, fabulous place. It is not easy to get here, the nature of these reserved places is often harsh at first glance, but infinitely beautiful for those who can see the essence. A favorite place for all those who like to travel with backpacks on their backs, the birthplace of waterfalls and mighty forests, beautiful mountains and icy springs. Once you've been here, you won't be able to resist coming here every year. However, hiking is a recreational option that is not suitable for everyone. If you are a fan of a comfortable stay, but the nature of the Altai Mountains beckons you, then welcome to Aya Park Hotel.
Surrounding resort
Believe me, they are worth it to start looking for a ticket today and get ready to go. The harsh but infinitely beautiful Siberian nature will win your heart at first sight. Where is the park-hotel "Aya" located? Altai is still not completely explored by tourists, but these places are well known to most backpackers. "Aya" means"moon". A beautiful legend is associated with the name of the lake that the moon descended into the valley long ago to save the human race from adversity (a monster or a cannibal in various sources). As she descended, she created a dent where a lake appeared.
In fact, scientists say that the lake appeared due to the drilling of rocks by energetic waterfalls. Dozens if not hundreds of lakes formed in these mountains in this way. Why exactly is this so popular? It is here that the water is quite warm, about 20 degrees. That is, this is one of the few places in Altai where you can swim without experiencing discomfort. The lake is relatively small, but deep, the maximum depth is 21 meters. The area of the lake is 9 hectares, the diameter is about 300-400 meters. The reservoir is fed by underground springs. The natural park "Aya" has become an excellent example of recreation in the conditions of Siberia. Hundreds of tourists come here to have a good time, relax and improve their he alth.
Short description
This is actually the best vacation option for all members of your family. "Aya" (park hotel) is an amazing place where staying in a wild and secluded corner, in the bosom of untouched nature, and at the same time enjoying the developed infrastructure are organically combined. This is not just a hotel, but a luxurious park that covers an area of 13 hectares. It works and welcomes guests all year round. "Aya" (park-hotel) offers the possibility of hiking and skiing. In winter, it is not at all boring here. Forchildren build a huge ice town, fill up their own skating rink and many slides.
Infrastructure
The huge territory is adapted for recreation at any time of the year. "Aya" (park hotel) consists of several buildings and several two-story cottages, which means that you will not have problems choosing a room that suits you. You will find the restaurant "Lunar Lake" and a bar, a disco and a billiard room. A business center with an equipped conference room is always open for business guests. Here, your guests will be provided with a projector and screen, microphones for 120 people, so you can easily hold a meeting, negotiations or a seminar. The fitness club is another famous facility that should not be overlooked if you are going to have a rest in the park hotel "Aya".
Gorny Altai is a place where in the morning the invigorating air will give you energy and the desire to move forward. It is here that you can fulfill your old dream and start playing sports. And there are plenty of options for everyone. In addition to the gym, there is a solarium and massage rooms, a phyto barrel and an aroma barrel, hydromassage, showers, pearl and hydromassage baths, baths and sports equipment rental.
How to get there
There are a lot of tourist bases in this area, but the park-hotel "Aya" stands out among them. Gorny Altai is a very special place, as if the air itself is healing and magical, and the surrounding landscapes will amaze you time after time and never become familiar. At the same time, getting to it is not difficult. The hotel complex is located on the shores of Lake Aya, 260 km from the city of Barnaul. Approximately 17 km separate this park from the village of Maima. Tourists are transported from the nearest cities by comfortable buses. All year round people come here from Novosibirsk and Gorno-Altaisk, from Barnaul. It is worth taking care of the ticket in advance, as everything can be busy during the holiday season and on the eve of the New Year holidays. You can also find the park-hotel "Aya" on the regional map. Contacts: Gorny Altai, Altaisky district, Katun village, Nagornaya street, house 1. Phone: 8 (903) 919-54-44.
Residential Complex
Depending on the purpose of travel (family vacation, business trip), you can choose the most suitable place to stay. Park-hotel "Aya" (Altai) consists of a separate building "Yugoslavsky", a four-story building "Aya" and seven two-story comfortable cottages. The total capacity of the complex is 684 people. On such a vast territory, there is something for everyone to do, so there is no impression that there are too many people around you. On the contrary, silence and peace reign everywhere, as if you are alone in the whole world. Rooms must be vacated by 10:00 and check-in is from 12:00, so if you arrive earlier, you will have to wait a bit.
Rooms
First of all, tourists are concerned about living conditions, because the impressions of the rest depend on it. You will not regret if your choice falls on the park-hotel "Aya". The hotel complex has everything you needto make your holiday perfect. The building "Yugoslavsky" includes standard and deluxe rooms. Standard type room is designed for two main and one extra bed. This is a small room with a double bed and two single beds, a bathroom. The room has all the necessary furniture and appliances.
Suite at the hotel "Yugoslavsky" is designed for two main and one extra bed. This is a two-room suite, comfortable and cozy. It has one double bed and TV, telephone, mini-bar and upholstered furniture, chest of drawers and wardrobe. Shower room with bathtub or shower - at the choice of the guest. The cost of living starts from 2200 and ends with 2800 rubles. per room per night.
Rest in the "Aya" building
Comfortable and very cozy, it is most loved by those who often visit the park-hotel "Aya". Guest reviews say that the service here is no worse than in the best resorts in Turkey, and the unique Siberian nature and fresh air give vigor and provide excellent well-being.
The standard room in this hotel is a double room with two beds. There is an extra bed, a balcony and a shower room. The room has a TV and air conditioning. In absentia it is difficult to describe how beautiful the park-hotel "Aya" is. Photos show us the unique nature and comfortable hotel complex. The Standard Superior Room includes one double bed. For real aesthetes and connoisseurs of beauty, there are deluxe rooms. itdouble two-room suite with huge stained-glass windows from which a beautiful view opens. The room has one double bed and a TV, in addition to the standard decoration there is a mini-bar. These rooms are the most frequent choice among tourists.
The culmination is two-level two-room suites overlooking the lake or mountains. On the ground floor there is a beautiful living room with upholstered furniture and TV, mini-bar. There is also a bedroom and a bathroom with a bathtub. On the second floor - the second bedroom, with air conditioning, wardrobe and chest of drawers. Rest in this building costs from 2300 to 3000 rubles per day.
Comfortable two-storey cottages
If you are traveling with a large group, then it makes sense to rent one of these cottages. They are located separately from the hotel buildings and look like a kind of village. Here you can choose among standard rooms. Each cottage includes 12 rooms with a separate entrance on each floor. The cost of living in them (including breakfast) is from 2200 to 2800 per day, depending on the season.
Tourist entertainment
You will not be bored if you decide to visit the recreation center "Aya". Park Hotel (description, photo reviews, we will provide you in our article) brings to your attention a new unique water complex. This is a huge outdoor pool with an area of 3600 m2. The pool has a children's area where the little guests can enjoy themselves in a completely safe way, giving parents the opportunity to relax in peace. sunbathersin the sun, a relaxation area with sun loungers around the entire perimeter of the pool is provided. Guest reviews indicate that not only children, but also adults get a surge of positive emotions on water attractions.
But this is not the end of the list of entertainment that awaits you here. Already from the lobby bar, where you can relax while waiting for your check-in, you will feel the warmth and care that the staff of this hotel shows you. You will definitely be offered a few drinks to choose from or advised to leave your bags and take a walk around the territory. And children will surely immediately want to try out a magical street children's town. Huge and unparalleled in the whole of Altai, it is equipped with a cable car and a rope park.
Food for tourists
We have already indicated that the cost of the tour includes a buffet breakfast. The rest of the time there is a customized menu, tourists are offered dishes of Russian and Altai, European cuisine. Even the most demanding tourist will find dishes to their liking here. Individual orders and a children's menu are available. Children under four years of age stay free of charge, but are not provided with meals. You can choose where you want to go. The Moon Lake and Aisky restaurants, a bar, a club, a summer cafe and a cafe of Uzbek cuisine are waiting for you. Judging by the reviews of tourists, the food here is very tasty and of high quality.
Winter Mountain Altai
Of course, in the hot summer, the influx of tourists is somewhat larger, but with the onsetcold weather does not empty the park-hotel "Aya". Photos in winter show us fabulous landscapes of Siberian nature, bound by a cold. It is even difficult to say when it is more beautiful here - in winter or summer. With the onset of cold weather, it becomes especially quiet here. Crystalline, frosty air, snow-white trees - all this creates excellent conditions for walking. Every year, skating rinks and slides are poured here, as well as sports equipment rentals. Skates and skis, snowboards - all in order to spend time with he alth benefits. And if you are tired and cold, then welcome to the restaurant or bar for a cup of hot tea. In winter, a bathhouse with birch whisks is extremely popular here.
Judging by the reviews, rest here allows you to restore strength and he alth and just relax much better than in foreign resorts. This is facilitated by clean air and magnificent nature, as well as developed infrastructure. Therefore, if your vacation is approaching, then get ready for Altai.
