Altai is a wonderland. Horse riding

If, due to the individual characteristics of the group or weather conditions, the transition time is greatly increased, the instructor has the right to reduce one day on the lake. Umen is in favor of dividing the next long transition into 2 short ones.

The route ring can run both in the forward and reverse directions, depending on the group's preparedness and weather conditions.

These adjustments do not affect the route in any way, but only make it safer and more comfortable for you!

Have a good trip!)

To the equestrian route:

• everything you need to equip a horse;
• everything you need for a group is campfire equipment;
• UGC waterproof raincoats;
• archimaki bags;
• tents;
• floor mats;
• dishes;
• the first aid kit for first aid is at the instructor of the group;
• a sleeping bag. Yes, we will also provide a sleeping bag. However, it would be better if you take your own or ask a friend, because a sleeping bag is still a thing for individual use. You will definitely feel more comfortable in your personal sleeping bag.

On the water rafting route:

• everything you need for a group is campfire equipment;
• everything you need to stay on the water;
• wetsuits;
• helmets;
• bags – dry-run for things;
• tents;
• floor mats;
• the first aid kit for first aid is at the instructor of the group;
• a sleeping bag. Yes, we will also provide a sleeping bag. However, it would be better if you take your own or ask a friend, because a sleeping bag is still a thing for individual use. You will definitely feel more comfortable in your personal sleeping bag.

The weather conditions in the areas of the routes are very diverse.

The air temperature in summer ranges from +10 to +35 degrees Celsius during the day and from +5 to +15 degrees Celsius at night. At the end of June and at the end of August, in high-altitude areas, the temperature may drop to 0 degrees at night. Snow or hail may fall on the pass. Frequent and rapid changes in weather conditions are possible.

In connection with this factor, study in detail the recommended list of things and take a warm sleeping bag with you: "The heat of the bones does not ache.".

Within the village, Elekmonar catches Beeline, Megafon and MTS, respectively, take the sim of these operators with you.

There is no connection in the mountains (except for the routes "Karakl Lakes" and "Valley of Seven Lakes" – catches in one place), respectively, warn relatives that you will be able to call only on the day of arrival and on the day of departure. 

By train or plane to Novosibirsk/Barnaul/Gorno-Altaisk and further by bus (Novosibirsk/Barnaul/ Gorno-Altaysk – Chemal) to the settlement of Elekmonar (7 km before reaching the village of Chemal).

Aircraft:

• the cost of Moscow – Barnaul – Moscow is ~ 16,000 rubles.
• the cost of Moscow – Novosibirsk – Moscow is ~ 12,000 rubles.
• the cost of Moscow – Gorno-Altaysk – Moscow is ~ 17,000 rubles.

Travel time ~ 4 hours and 20 minutes.

Train: the cost of Moscow – Barnaul – Moscow is ~ 6,000 rubles.

Travel time is 56 hours.

Bus:

• Novosibirsk – Chemal (~1500 p.), 500 km, travel time ~ 9 hours;
• Barnaul – Chemal (~1200 p.), 350 km, travel time ~ 6 hours.

The ticket price may vary. We recommend purchasing an electronic bus ticket in advance.

It is necessary to be in the village of Elekmonar from 8:00 in the morning to 11:00 in the afternoon (to be discussed in advance with the organizer), because a horse ride is already planned at 12:00.

If unforeseen circumstances occur (flight delay, bus breakdown on the road, late arrival for a scheduled flight) – call the organizer.

Via Gorno-Altaysk (the main and most convenient option):

Step 1. Visit the website www.s7.ru and buy tickets in the direction of Gorno-Altaysk (we will help you choose tickets in advance) 

Step 2. When you arrive in Gorno Altaysk, call the organizer and within 5 minutes you will be met at the entrance to the airport.

Step 3. We arrive at the guest house in an hour. Elekmonar, from where our journey will begin. 

Through Barnaul (option 1) - description of the non-stop route.            

Step 1. By air or railway transport to the city. Barnaul. 

Step 2. From the airport – by minibus to the bus station (railway station on the same square with the bus station)

Step 3. Purchase a ticket for the Barnaul – Chemal bus/ minibus (~ 650 rubles.) 

Step 4. Drive ~ 4.5 hours and find yourself in the village of Maima, which borders the city of Gorno-Altaisk (where the mountainous area begins) 

Step 5. Call the organizer and tell them the name of the locality you are passing through. 

Step 6. After driving for another hour and a half, inform the driver that you need to get off at the first stop of the village of Elekmonar

Step 7. Get off the bus and call the organizer.

Step 8. You will be met within 5 minutes.

Through Barnaul (option 2) there is a road with transfers, but buses run more often. 

Step 1. By air or railway transport to the city. Barnaul. 

Step 2. From the airport - by minibus to the bus station (railway station on the same square with the bus station).

Step 3. Purchase a ticket for the Barnaul – Gorno-Altaysk bus (~ 450 rubles.) 

Step 4. At the Gorno-Altaysk train station, purchase a ticket for a regular bus / take a taxi / take a minibus to the village of Chemal (~ 150 rubles. - all three options in one price) 

Step 5. As soon as you leave the bus station, call the organizer.

Step 6. After an hour, inform the driver that you need to get off at the first stop of the village of Elekmonar.

Step 7. Get off the bus and call the organizer.

Step 8. You will be met within 5 minutes.

Through Novosibirsk (option 1) – description of the non-stop route.

Step 1. By air or railway transport to the city. Novosibirsk. 

Step 2. From the airport/ railway station - by minibus to the bus station 

Step 3. Purchase a ticket for the Novosibirsk – Chemal bus (~ 800 rubles.) 

Step 4. Drive ~ 6 hours and find yourself in the village of Maima, which borders the city of Gorno-Altaisky (where the mountainous area begins) 

Step 5. Call the organizer and tell them the name of the locality you are passing through. 

Step 6. After driving for another hour and a half, inform the driver that you need to get off at the first stop of the village of Elekmonar.

Step 7. Get off the bus and call the organizer. 

Step 8. You will be met within 5 minutes 

Through Novosibirsk (option 2) there is a road with transfers, but buses run more often.

Step 1. By air or railway transport to Novosibirsk. 

Step 2. From the airport/ railway station – by minibus to the bus station 

Step 3. Purchase a bus ticket Novosibirsk– Gorno-Altaysk (~ 600 rubles.) 

Step 4. At the Gorno-Altaysk train station, purchase a ticket for a regular bus / take a taxi / take a minibus to the village of Chemal (~ 150 rubles. - all three options in one price) 

Step 5. As soon as you leave the bus station, call the organizer.

Step 6. After an hour, inform the driver that you need to get off at the first stop of the village of Elekmonar.

Step 7. Get off the bus and call the organizer.

Step 8. You will be met within 5 minutes 

OR:

Step 3. Purchase a bus ticket Novosibirsk - Biysk (~ 350 rubles.) 

Step 4. At the railway station Biysk buy a ticket for a regular bus / take a taxi / take a minibus to the village of Chemal (~ 400 rubles. - all three options in one price) 

Step 4. Drive ~ 3 hours and find yourself in the village of Maima, which borders the city of Gorno-Altaisk (where the mountainous area begins) 

Step 5. Call the organizer and tell them the name of the locality you are passing through. 

Step 6. After driving for another hour and a half, inform the driver that you need to get off at the first stop of the village of Elekmonar.

Step 7. Get off the bus and call the organizer.

Step 8. You will be met within 5 minutes 

OR:

Step 3. Purchase a bus ticket Novosibirsk – Biysk (~ 350 rubles.), travel ~ 5 hours 

Step 4. At the railway station Buy a bus ticket / take a taxi / take a minibus to Gorno-Altaysk (~ 300 rubles. - all three options in one price) 

Step 5. At the Gorno-Altaysk train station, purchase a ticket for a regular bus / take a taxi / take a minibus to the village of Chemal (~ 150 rubles. - all three options in one price) 

Step 6. As soon as you leave the bus station, call the organizer.

Step 7. After an hour, inform the driver that you need to get off at the first stop of the village of Elekmonar.

Step 8. Get off the bus and call the organizer.

Step 9. You will be met within 5 minutes. 

If unforeseen circumstances occur (flight delay, bus breakdown on the road, late arrival for a scheduled flight) – call the organizer.

It is believed that until the end of June there is a danger of a tick bite, therefore, it is advisable for every tourist to get vaccinated in advance. There are vaccination centers in every city. (There is an urgent vaccine - at least 2 weeks before departure and a simple one - 1 injection per month and 1 more strengthening in 2 weeks). Those who did not have time to get vaccinated can purchase the preventive drug recommended by the SES "Yodantipirin" and start taking it according to the instructions three days before coming to us. 

We also note that there are no ticks in the HIGHLANDS, WHERE the MAIN PART OF THE ROUTE PASSES. It is necessary to protect yourself from being bitten only on the first and last day of the hike.  

Horses:

In the conditions of hiking in mountainous terrain, it is quite easy to control a horse. In a column, horses move one after another independently, this is a familiar thing for them, they know the trails well, and the task of the rider is only:

• Keep your distance (not too far and not too close),
• make sure not to pass too close to tree trunks and under low branches,
• do not constantly eat grass by pulling and lifting the horse's head with a rein,
• Don't drive through the bushes,
• do not enter dangerous places (climb rocks, steep slopes, deep places of rivers),
• don't let them jump off the rocks.

All this is quite easy to do, having even the smallest experience of "riding" and thanks to the instruction at the beginning of the hike and under the strict supervision of our instructors.

Also, I want to note that the horses themselves are smart enough not to do big stupid things. You just need to control sometimes so that the horse goes like everyone else.

The main points that should be performed / not performed (for more information on the briefing):

1. There is no need to approach the horse from behind – our horses are calm, but they are HORSES anyway. They can get scared and kick you.
2. A horse is a big and powerful animal, make sure that it does not accidentally step on your foot.
3. Do not let go of the horse when stopping. She must be tied up or asked to hold a friend.
4. A chembur is a rope designed to tie a horse to a stop and adjust it during the transition.
5. If you understand that you are lagging behind – the horse needs to be adjusted, if it does not work, then you can use a drill – this is normal, the horse will not be hurt.
6. The distance between the riders is 2-3 meters, it is advisable not to lag behind and, accordingly, not to catch up, resting on the horse in front, i.e. keep a distance. This will save both the horse's strength (each creature must adhere to a certain pace and load during physical exertion) and time, especially precious during long transitions.
7. During the transition, if possible or by feeling, monitor and monitor whether the girths (harnesses that fix the saddle on the horse) have loosened.
8. Know what your horse's ammunition looks like. Of course, you can't remember everything at once, but at least remember the place where you put the ammunition after you unsaddled it.
9. To know and learn how to properly saddle and unsaddle a horse.
10. Monitor the condition of the horse – legs (lameness), back (bumps, abrasions). If you see something, tell the instructor.
11. A horse is the best friend, companion and brother during a hike. It is necessary to establish contact in it so that you trust each other and have mutual understanding, talk to the horse, praise, stroke ... etc. It is well known that she is very pleased with it!

Yes, the maximum permissible weight of a tourist is 100 kg.

All things are repacked in archimacs, and suitcases and backpacks remain in a special storage room for things until the time of return from the route.