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Region: Russia, Southern Siberia, the Altai Mountains
Activity: combined tour: trekking, rafting
Season: July - August.
The mountainous part of the Altai region is one of Russia's most picturesque areas. Altai nature stands out by its primordial purity unspoiled by man. The rigorous peaks soaring into the skies with their white caps of eternal snows, the virgin taiga clad in a green attire of lush vegetation, the pellucid rapid rivers, the azure lakes with crystal clear water, the bright, uncommonly large flowers of alpine meadows, the steppes and even semi-deserts-all those are the wondrous and unique, mountainous country of Altai.
Great challenge for those who enjoys combining several activities in one trip.
Too rugged to have been developed, but too beautiful to miss, these high alpine meadows and granite peaks, with names like "Fairytale," "Beauty" and "Dream," call to the adventurer in us all. Leave civilization behind as you journey practically to the center of Asia. Spend several days trekking through some of Russia's most pristine mountain wilderness. Get acquainted with our guides Russian-style around the campfire. After a 3 day's hike enjoy the serenity of the Shavlinskoye Lake with the "Three Beauties" mountain peaks reflected in its clear waters. The Chuya river provides us with big water class III warm-up for the class IV and V.
Itinerary
Day 01. Arrival to Barnaul. Transfer by bus to the village Chibit. Campsite on the bank of river Chuya.
Day 02. We begin our trekking to Plateau Eshtik-Kel. Cross the pass 2380 metres. Continue trek along the liver Shabalga down to the river Shavla. Overnight in tents. (20 km./12.5 mi)
Day 03. Trekking along Shavla river to Shavlinskoye lake. Overnight in tents.
Day 04. Layover day in the base camp on the Shavlinskoye lake.
Day 05. Day hike to the Upper Shavla lake. Return to the base camp.
Day 06. Trekking to the confluence of the rivers Shavla and Shabaga.
Day 07. Trekking down to Chibit.Tented camp on the bank of river Chuya above the rapid Burevestnik.
Day 08. Rafting down Chuya river. Riding the rapids Burevestnik, class 3+. Lunch by the rapids Begemot ('Hippo'). After lunch, riding the rapids Begemot ('Hippo'), class 5.
Day 09. From early morning there are shivery (small rapids) on the river, smoothly flowing into the rapids Slalomniy ('Slalom'), class 4+. Make sure you avoid rocks and reefs, which calls for a keen eye and good physical effort. The rapids length is about 1,5 km. Camp on the right-hand riverbank. Sauna.
Day 10. Shooting the rapids Turbinniy ('Turbine') and Gorizont ('Horizon'), class 5. Both are in narrow canyons. You can feel the rapids' approaching - the water roars. For 25 meters the water fluctuation in Turbinniy is 4 meters. The rapid Gorizont is in 6oo meters after Turbinniy. The end of the Chuya rafting is at the its confluence to Katun. Celebrate our journey’s end with a festive dinner.
Day 11.Transfer to Barnaul. Hotel in Barnaul.
Day 12. Early morning flight from Barnaul to Moscow, arriving at about 10:00 a.m. Connect with homeward-bound flight.
Land cost: $ 770 (min 10 pax).
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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