A trip to the Erzhey tourist camp will allow you to visit the mountain taiga and learn about the customs of the Old Believers. Here, you will find cozy houses equipped with only the necessary items, the opportunity to relax in a traditional Siberian sauna, enjoy traditional Russian cuisine in the dining room, and go on river and horseback rides.
Day 2
Departure to Azas Lake
The road to Todzha is a taiga road with breathtaking views of the snow-covered peaks of the Obruchev Range. The taiga extends all the way to the tundra, with dozens of small rivers that feed larger ones and peat bogs.
Day 3
Azas Lake
The lake is located in the western part of the Toji basin, at an altitude of 944 m above sea level, in the middle of mountain-taiga mossy and grassy-mossy larch forests consisting of birch, spruce, and cedar. There are seven islands in the lake, with an area of approximately 5 km². The largest island is Haara, which is approximately 1.5 km long. The lake is of glacial origin. Accommodation at the Aldyn Ivi campground (houses and stylized yurts).Boat trips on the lake. Hiking tour «Trail of the Reindeer People» in the Azas Nature Reserve. Sauna.
* You are entering the «Azas» Nature Reserve. Please note: a special permit is mandatory. Processing time for applications: 1 – 5 days.
Day 4
Nogaan‑Khol Lake
The name translates from Tuvan as «green lake». A mineral dissolved in the water forms a thin layer on the lakebed,giving it this unique colour. Medicinal muds are found on the eastern side of the lake.
Eastern Tuva — a journey into the heart of the wild taiga to glacial lakes. The itinerary leads to the remote Todzha region—a land of mountain ridges, pristine rivers, and endless taiga. Along the way, you'll witness breathtaking views of the snow-capped peaks of the Akademik Obruchev Ridge, raised bogs, and the headwaters of great Siberian rivers. At the "Erzhey" tourist base , you'll experience the lifestyle of the Old Believers, relax in cozy wooden cabins, sample traditional Russian cuisine, enjoy a Siberian banya, and set out on horseback and river excursions. A particular highlight is the "Green Lake" with its unusual water color and therapeutic muds on its eastern shore.
