Chuya – Katun. Alloy | Big Country Travel

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The rivers of the Altai Republic are an ideal place for active tours on the water.

Rafting on the Chuya and Katun rivers will leave an unforgettable impression of outdoor activities in a mountainous country. Rivers as different in nature as Chuya and Katun will forever leave an indelible impression!

The alloy category is defined as the fourth of 6 possible.

Location

Manzherok village

Rafting

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Tour highlights

Overcoming the thresholds

We have to overcome such thresholds as Burevesnik, Ilgumen, Turbina, Horizon and others!

Secrets of ancient civilizations

A walking tour to the rock paintings will diversify our water trip.

The famous Chuisky highway

On the way to the beginning of the rafting, we will learn about the history of Gorny Altai and the traditions of its indigenous population.

Rafting on two rivers

We will walk along the rough part of the Chuya River and along the deep Katun River.

Scenic parking lots

Those who like to soak up the sun will enjoy parking on picturesque sandy beaches surrounded by huge pine trees.

Itinerary

Day 1 - Check-in. Transfer to the Booki River
You need to arrive in the Altai Republic before 11:00 on the day of the start of the tour.
Group transfer from Gorno-Altaysk airport - as a gift!
The Taezhnik tourist complex is the Booki River.
Breakfast.
Getting to know the guides.
A journey along the oldest route of Siberia – the Chuisky tract.
Along the way, tourists will learn about the history of Gorny Altai and the traditions of its indigenous population.
Lunch at a cafe.
Accommodation in tents.
Dinner at the campfire.
Briefing, preparation for the campaign.
Length: by car — 300 km.
Day 2 - Booki River — Turbina Threshold
The beginning of the water part of the route.
Instruction on safety on the water, rules for the use of water equipment.
On the water part of rafting on the Chuya River, escorting vehicles are with the group to transport the main cargo, so all rapids are passed by unloaded boats.
On this day, tourists become real "conquerors of White Water".
The first small crossing, during which tourists remember the technique of controlling the raft.
On the same day, tourists will have to overcome the first water obstacle, the Burevestnik threshold (IV k.s.) and the Yerbalyksky threshold.
The threshold of the fifth category is the "Behemoth" difficulty: narrow drains, deep "barrels", high flow velocity, 800 meters long, two steps.
Preview the threshold, provide insurance.
Lunch.
There is a hitch in the "Classic" (III class) and "Slalom" (IV class) rapids, which follow each other and for five kilometers do not allow you to relax for a second, representing a huge number of stones and barrels.
Overnight on the banks of the Chuya river.
Length: raft — 30 km.
Day 3 - Threshold Turbine — threshold Horizon — Katun River
The culmination of the day will be the thresholds "Turbinny" (V k.s.) and "Horizon" (V k.s.).
The Turbinny threshold is located at the narrowing point of the river, and represents a waterfall section of the river.
The Horizon threshold is a cascade of drains with a very strong bulk on the rock.
At the end of the rafting, the group goes to the mouth of the Chuya River, which flows into one of the most beautiful and largest rivers in Altai, the Katun.
Then rafting along the calm section of the Katun River to the "Lagoon".
Length: raft — 41 km.
Day 4 - Laguna Sabbath
Exit to the route.
The first serious obstacle on the way is the threshold of Ilgumen (IV cat. difficulties) with a length of 500 m and shafts up to 4 m high, followed by the Kadrin pipe threshold (III cat. difficulty) — 6 km of large waves, "barrels" and a huge whirlpool "Grebe".
This day ends above the threshold of the Sabbath at the General parking lot.
Dinner is prepared by the guides over a campfire.
Length: raft — 38 km.
Day 5 - Shabash — the mouth of the Kayancha River
Breakfast is prepared by the guides at the campfire.
After breakfast, exit to the route.
On this day, you will have to overcome 2 steps of the Sabbath threshold (difficulty category IV, 700 m long) — one of the most dangerous on the Middle Katun River and 3 steps of the Kayancha threshold (cat II. difficulties) with his shivers and "barrels".
The rafting of this day ends at the mouth of the Kayancha River.
Walking tour to the ancient petroglyphs.
Dinner is prepared by the guides over a campfire.
Bathhouse.
Length: raft — 25 km.
Day 6 - Kayancha — Kuyus River rafting. Transfer to Taezhnik railway station. Exit
Breakfast is prepared by the guides at the campfire.
On this day, the main obstacle during rafting will be the Ayulinsky threshold (II cat. difficulties).
At the end of the rafting trip in the area of the village of Kuyus, tourists transfer to cars and move to the Taezhnik shopping center, where dinner and a sauna are waiting for them.
Check-out is for those who travel to Novosibirsk and Barnaul.
For those who have chosen Gorno-Altaysk Airport, it is possible to stay in tents on the territory of Taezhnik shopping center, or in rooms for an additional fee (if available, you need to book in advance).
Length: raft — 60 km, car — 100 km.

Difficulty

Only for experienced and physically fit tourists. Requires specific skills and equipment

Tour organizer's comments

The route is difficult, in order to participate in it, tourists must have experience of water hiking;
Children under 16 are not allowed on the route;

Accommodation

Tent

5 nights

Comfort

Basic

The tour includes overnight stays in tourist tents.

The surcharge for a single tent is 4000 rubles.

Tour conditions

Group

up to 12 tourists

Minimum age

16 years old

Maximum weight of the tourist

140 kg

Duration

6 days 5 nights

Group meets at

Manzherok village

Included in price

transportation, according to the tour program;
tourist parking (payment for a place for tents in equipped camping sites);
sauna, according to the tour program;
the work of instructors;
recreational fees;
accident insurance and medical insurance;
three meals a day according to the program;
equipment rental.

Paid extra

air and railway tickets to Barnaul / Gorno-Altaysk / Novosibirsk and back;
delivery to the Taezhnik tourist complex and back;
accommodation before and after the tour;
meals not included in the tour program.

It's important to know

A backpack, suitcase, or large travel bag, that is, something in which it is convenient to carry things to the base, special means (dry bag) are provided on the route for transporting things.
Sneakers, running shoes (one size larger for hydro socks) or special shoes for rafting.
Thermal underwear or cotton T-shirt under a wetsuit.
Replacement shoes for camping (slates).
A set of clothes for camping – trousers, shirt, shorts, T-shirt, thermal underwear is ideal for overnight stays, it will also help out if the weather gets bad.
A warm sweater.
A warm jacket.
A warm hat.
A cap or a panama hat.
Gloves (even simple cotton ones will do).
Socks – 2-3 pairs of cotton or linen, 2 pairs of wool.
A bathing suit.
Toilet and hygiene supplies. Including hygienic lipstick and sunscreen with a high protection factor.
A small flashlight (head mounted).
An individual first-aid kit if you have an individual intolerance to any standard medications or a need for specific or strictly prescription medications. The instructor takes the main first-aid kit with him.
Camera or video camera (optional) with hermetically sealed packaging, as well as a spare battery for it or an external energy storage device, since there will be a lot of views that you want to capture, but there is nowhere to recharge.
Tourist seat (hoba).
Personal tableware (plate, spoon, mug).
Towel (when placed in tents or cabins without amenities).

It is recommended to have your own sleeping bag designed for temperatures up to -5 degrees. In case of absence, a sleeping bag is issued.

The requirement for a set of personal items: nothing superfluous or sharp (without appropriate packaging that could damage the film packaging); the camera and movie camera must have special sealed boxes or sealed packaging.

For the convenience of packaging and additional splash protection, we recommend having plastic bags.

Dates and Prices

$922

5 – 10 Jul 6 days 5 nights

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$922

5 – 10 Aug 6 days 5 nights

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Larisa

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5 Feb, 2026

It was my first time in Altai, and despite the program changes, I really enjoyed everything. I’ve been traveling with “Big Country” to different regions for several years now, and everything is always very well organized. There were no issues, and if anything did come up, it was resolved quickly. I highly recommend this tour operator.
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26 Sep, 2025

The hosts are a fantastic team. Everyone is friendly and always willing to help.
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Sergei

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25 Sep, 2025

Everything was quick and clear. I'm happy with everything!

Chuya – Katun. Alloy