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Region: Russia, Southern Siberia, the Altai Mountains
Activity: rafting, trekking
Type of tour: special
Difficulty class: V+
Season: July - August.
“The best whitewater for the whole length, so different and tempting, a true pearl of Altai”
Rafting down Bashkaus River is generally regarding as one of the most difficult whitewater challenge in the Altai region. During high water season the river Bashkaus may certainly become ’advanced’ or even “extreme”. This route is for those who has tried oneself in whitewater rafting and is ready for a river trip difficult enough to get the maximum dose of adrenalin. You must have previous high water class IV rafting experience.
Those who wants to content ourselves with rafting can join the group at the basecamp.
On the journey you will not only enjoy the first-class whitewater, but heavily forested canyons with abundant wildlife, wild flowers, and fascinating folklore.
Some Class V rapids, during the trip the trip, must be portaged. Along with the thrill of whitewater rapids, there is sufficient time for rafters to hike and explore abandoned gold mines, cabins, and Indian grounds; there are also great fishing possibilities.
Itinerary
Day 01. Arrival to Barnaul. Transfer to the village Kosh-Agach.
Day 02. Transfer by a truck to the pass. From this point we begin the trekking part of our trip. On trekking we have to carry our stuff ourselves.
Day 03. Trekking along Malaya Kokuri river to the river Bashkaus .
Day 04. Traverse Bashkaus. Trekking along the right-hand riverbank to the basecamp. All river gear and food is transported by a vehicle to the basecamp from the Ust’-Ulagan village.
Day 05. Spare day.
Day 06. Rafting down Bashkaus river. Crossing canyon “Pryamoy” (Straight), class 3.
Day 07. Descend to the “Stupenka” rapid, class 3-4.
Day 08. Crossing the “Ildugemskiy” rapid, class 3-4+.
Day 09. Crossing the canyon “Zmeyka” (Snake), class 4+.
Day 10. A layover day. Sauna.
Day 11. Crossing the “Saratanskiy” canyon, class 4+.
Day 12. Rafting and crossing rapids class 4+. Overnight in the village Ust’-Ulagan.
Day 13. Transfer to Barnaul. Hotel.
Day 14. Flight to Moscow. Connect with homeward-bound flight.
Land cost: on require
Payment: Deposit $100, final payment 30 days prior to departure.
Rates quoted are per person, based on sharing double accommodations.
What’s Included
- expert leadership
- one-night accommodation in Barnaul
- all arrangements in the field, including camp meals, cook staffs, group gear, and river rafting equipment
- meals on route
- sightseeing as noted in the itinerary
- ground transportation
Not included:
- travel to and from Barnaul
- visa fees
- meals in Barnaul
- alcoholic beverages
- personal expenses.
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