October in the Altai Republic offers a unique travel experience with fewer tourists, stunning landscapes of snow-dusted mountains and colorful foliage, and lower prices on accommodations. Guide Sergei Bloshkin recommends this time for those seeking tranquility and unhurried exploration.

Navigation on Lake Teletskoye continues in October, allowing for boat trips and excursions, while the Lower Katun area offers attractions like the Tavda Caves, Kamyshlin Waterfall, and the Manzherok cable car. Further towards Aktash, visitors can see the confluence of the Katun and Chuya rivers, rock paintings, and the North Chuysky Range, with the Geyser Lake, Mars landscapes, and Chulyshman Valley remaining accessible.

Travelers should be aware that river rafting and tent camping are not recommended due to the cold, and hiking trails to Shavlinsky Lakes or Belukha are closed.

Experienced tourists can still visit Ak-Tru, with warm houses available near the alpine camp, allowing for walks to Maly and Bolshoi Ak-Tru and the Blue Lake. The Multinsky Lakes are also accessible by car. The Chulchinsky waterfall and stone mushrooms are other options with fewer crowds.

For picturesque photos, Sergei recommends driving along the Chuysky Trakt, especially in the Aktash area, and exploring the Chuyskaya and Kurayskaya steppes with views of the snow-covered North Chuysky Range. Routes should be planned to account for the early darkness, and while some establishments operate seasonally, cafes along the Chuysky Trakt remain open year-round.

Accommodation costs are 30–50% lower than summer rates, with rooms at good bases potentially costing 6–7 thousand rubles instead of 12–15 thousand. While attraction and excursion costs remain the same, guide services might be slightly cheaper. Booking in advance is less critical in October, but it’s essential to ensure heating in accommodations, especially in remote areas.