Horse riding tour. The South Chui Ring

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The route follows the trails of the Yuzhno-Chuisky ridge, from the peaks of which there is a magnificent view of the Chuisky squirrels, and rivers and streams run merrily in the valleys. The Yuzhno-Chuisky ridge differs from most of the ridges of the Altai Mountains in that forests grow on it in places, which makes it open to all winds and the sun.

During this route, Altai guests will meet glaciers, which all tour participants can touch, as well as feel the icy breath of eternal snow even on the hottest day.

Location

S. Manzherok

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Tour highlights

An exciting horse riding trip

We will admire the pristine nature of Altai on horseback

Privacy with nature

We will spend the night in tents far from civilization and eat delicious food cooked over a campfire

The famous Chuisky tract

The road to the beginning of the route is one of the ten most beautiful roads in the world

Itinerary

Day 1 - Tourist complex "Taezhnik" – Kurai village – base parking "Tyute"
For those who plan to arrive at Gorno-Altaisk airport, choose flights with arrival no later than 12:00, since it takes 6-7 hours to get to the Tyute parking lot, taking into account stops.

Breakfast at the Taezhnik cafe for those who arrived at the eco-hotel before 11:00, acquaintance with the guide.

If the whole group gathered early, check out along the route to the parking lot, lunch at a roadside cafe.

Transfer along the famous Chui highway to the village of Kurai, then along the Kurai steppe to the Tyute parking lot.

Accommodation in tents.

Briefing, preparation for the campaign.

Bathhouse.

Car 350 km.

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Day 2 - Ur. Tyute – ur. Kyzyl-Yaryk
The trail goes up the slope from the base parking lot.
A wide tractor road turns into a forest path and winds between cedars and larches, gradually gaining altitude.
A sharp rise in altitude begins from the mouth of the Tyute and Kyzylaryk rivers.
The trail goes to the border of the forest and the rocky outcrops of granite. The surrounding power of nature is breathtaking.
The difficult part in the second half of the journey is a steep path among the trees and a sharp climb requires the ability to stay in the saddle and a certain physical training.
Relaxing by the campfire, the clean water of the Kyzyl-Yaryk River, the healing air of the mountains will allow you to have a good rest and gain strength for further travel.
The transition will take from 4 to 5 hours. Horses 10 km.
Day 3 - Kyzyl-Yaryk district – mouth of the Imele river
It is on this day that you will see the unique semi-desert landscapes of the Kosh-Agach district, which distinguish it from other regions of the republic.

The trail gradually gains altitude and goes to the pass in the upper reaches of the Karasu River, from where you can see the Yeldiskel plateau with many small lakes.

Next, you will descend to the Kuskunur River and have a short rest, after which a short ascent and descent into the valley of the Taldura River.

Here you will see traces of the geological activity of the Chui earthquake of 2003 – seismic rupture of the river valley side.

Overnight at the mouth of the Imele River.

The horse crossing takes 6-7 hours. Horses 25 km.
Day 4 - The mouth of the Imele River – the Shaltra plateau – the Kyp River – the Taldura River – the Kyp winter quarters
This day will be rich in impressions, weather permitting.

The trail rises upstream of the beautiful, mischievous Imele River and reaches the Shaltra Plateau.

From this plateau you will see the valley of the Akkol River, in which two lakes Akkul and Karakul are located, and you will also see the peaks of the southern part of the Yuzhno-Chuisky ridge.

After making the transition to the northern slope of the plateau, you will see the peaks of the North Chui ridge and the valley of the Gelo River.

Moving further to the southeast in the upper reaches of the Kyp River, the main peaks of the Yuzhno-Chuisky ridge Iiktu and Olga will appear before your eyes.

The descent to the valley of the Taldura River from the plateau is very steep and is carried out on foot with a horse in the lead.

Overnight on the banks of the Taldura River, near the Kyp winter quarters.

In case of bad weather (rain with wind), it is possible to change the route route to travel along the Taldura River from the place of the previous overnight stay.

The transition is 6-7 hours. Horses are 20 km away.
Day 5 - Winter quarters of the Kyp – moraine of the Taldurinsky glacier
The passage upstream of the Taldura River for about 15 km will not be tedious.
In case of good weather, the peaks of the Yuzhno-Chuisky ridge will be a beacon on your way.
During the journey, a ford across the Taldura River is carried out several times.
The journey takes 3-4 hours. Horses 12 km.

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Day 6 - Radial access to the Taldurinsky glacier
The transition to the glacier in time with a calm measured step will take about 2-3 hours.

The path along the river is not difficult, there are no large kurums, so everyone should go to this radial exit!

In good weather conditions and the absence of large cracks, access to the glacier is possible.

The journey takes 5-6 hours. 10 km on foot.
Day 7 - The transition of the Taldurinsky Glacier Moraine – the valley of the Dzhelo River
Returning down the Taldura River to the mouth of the Gelo River, stunning landscapes, a steep climb and a pass into the valley of the Gelo River will add impressions and many beautiful photos from this route.

The transition is 6-7 hours. Horses 25 km.

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Day 8 - Radial exit along the Gelo River to the glacier
The valley of the Gelo River will be remembered for the presence of beautiful steep cliffs, remnants in the riverbed, many small waterfalls from the slopes of the valley, unforgettable in beauty and dizzying in height waterfall of one of the tributaries of the Gelo and cascading powerful waterfall of the Gelo itself.
In case of low water levels in the Gelo River, it is possible to reach the foot of the glacier, where stone mushrooms can be seen on the left side of the valley.
10 km on foot.

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Day 9 - Crossing the Valley of the Dzhelo River – Kurkurek river – ur. Tur-Oyk
At the beginning of this day, the trail leads us downstream of the Djelo River, then along the Kurkurek River and at the end leads us to the Tur-Oyk tract, which will amaze you with its landscapes.

Along the way, a rather deserted area awaits us, occasionally there are small coniferous forests.

If you're lucky, you can meet Yaks.

This day will be remembered for a long time.

The transition is 7-8 hours. Horses 35 km.

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Day 10 - Radial access to the "Dome of Three Lakes"
In the morning, tourists will have a small horse-drawn crossing, which will not take more than 2 hours and will lead them to the bank of the Kuskunur River, where we set up camp, and go on an excursion to the valley of Three lakes located at an altitude of 2500 meters above sea level.
Radial output is optional.
The first part of the way is covered by horseback, about half, then on foot the ascent uphill along the "sypukha" (small stones).
A beautiful panorama opens from the observation deck to the top of the Dome of Three Lakes and the peaks of the North Chui Ridge.
The radial output will take 5-6 hours. Horses – 10 km, on foot – 10 km.

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Day 11 - Kuskunur River – Tyute district
The final day of the horse riding tour.

Descent down the Tyute River valley to the base camp.

Bathhouse.

A farewell bonfire.

Horse riding takes 5-6 hours. Horses are 20 km away.

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Day 12 - Return to the Taezhnik Tourist Complex
In the morning, we load things onto the bus.

We have to move to the Taiga.

Lunch at a roadside cafe.

Upon arrival at the Taiga, we unload our belongings and group equipment

In the evening, dinner on the Taiga.

Exit

Attention! The time indicated is local, the difference from Moscow is +4!

Departure to Novosibirsk (8-9 hours on the way) and Barnaul (4-5 hours on the way) in the evening of the same day at 22:30 by bus.

You can leave for Barnaul the next morning at 11:00.

Delivery to the airport of Gorno-Altaisk is carried out by group transfer the next day (depends on the schedule of flights).

For those who have a flight or departure from the Taiga scheduled for the next day after the end of the route, you can stay overnight on the territory of the eco-hotel in a tent camp for free or book a room for an additional fee.payment (if available).
Breakfast the day after the end of the route is not included in the tour price.

Difficulty

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

Tour organizer's comments

The route is difficult, for tourists to participate in it, it is desirable to have experience of horseback riding in the Altai Mountains, or a good level of physical fitness.

Accommodation

Tent

11 nights

Comfort

Basic

Overnight stays in tourist tents throughout the route.

Overnight in tents on the route

Tour conditions

Group

up to 12 tourists

Minimum age

14 years old

Maximum weight of the tourist

100 kg

Duration

12 days 11 nights

Group meets at

S. Manzherok

Included in price

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

Paid extra

air and railway tickets to Novosibirsk/Barnaul/Gorno-Altaisk and back;
transfer to the Taezhnik tourist complex and back.

It's important to know

1. A backpack, a suitcase or a large travel bag, that is, something in which it is convenient to carry things to the base, special means are issued on the route for transporting things (archimak (saddlebag) and a dry run).

2. Hiking shoes you need to have boots that can be leather, rubber, or birch, the main thing is that they do not get wet and cover the boot from rubbing against the stirrup strap (putlishche), in extreme cases high boots (boots). But rubber boots are preferable, because they do not get wet from the outside, and if water gets inside, they are quite easy to dry by the fire, while they do not deform if you follow the small drying rules.

3. Running shoes or trekking boots for radial exits. Avoid new, unworn shoes. If you choose trekking boots, keep in mind that not all of them can really be dried in field conditions, and when drying by the campfire they can deform and become practically unusable.

4. Replacement shoes for camping (slates).

5. Comfortable clothing for horse crossings and radial pedestrian crossings –trousers made of dense soft fabric that do not restrict movement, without rough internal seams, made of light quick-drying material, preferably cotton. A shirt or a long sleeve T-shirt. A windbreaker made of thick material. A suit for hunters or fishermen, or something similar, is suitable, the main thing is that it is comfortable and does not rustle.

6. A set of clothes for camping and overnight stays – trousers, shirt, shorts, T-shirt, thermal underwear is ideal for overnight stays, it will also help out if the weather deteriorates.

7. A warm sweater or hoodie (preferably fleece or wool material).

8. A warm jacket (synthetic or down jacket). Keep in mind the fact that the sintepon is much easier to dry. If someone thinks that warm clothes will not be needed in July, I assure you that this is not the case. The weather in the mountains is extremely unpredictable.

9. A warm hat (fleece or wool).

10. A cap or panama hat that covers the face and eyes from direct sunlight, or a bandana.

11. Gloves (even simple cotton ones will do).

12. Socks – 2-3 pairs of cotton or linen, 2 pairs of wool

13. A splash-proof raincoat or suit that can withstand light rain. On the equestrian route, UGC (Combined Arms Protective Kit) is issued to protect against rain - a long rubber raincoat with a spear

14. A bathing suit to enjoy sunbathing or take a dip in a mountain pond.

15. Toiletries and hygiene products. Including hygienic lipstick and sunscreen with a high protection factor (UF 50).

16. Sunglasses that protect the eyes from ultraviolet rays in the mountains.

17. A small flashlight (headlamp).

18. Individual medicines, the instructor takes the main first-aid kit with him, but if you have an individual intolerance to any standard drugs or need for specific or strictly prescription medicines, take your own.

19. A small water flask. You can use a plastic bottle with a capacity of 0.5 liters., but it is very desirable to have a flask that can be attached to a belt or fastened to a saddle with a carabiner, or otherwise secured.

20. A camera or video camera (optional) with hermetically sealed packaging. and do not forget a spare battery for it, or an external energy storage device, because there will be a lot of species that you want to capture, but there is nowhere to recharge!.

21. Tourist seat (hob).

22. Personal tableware (plate, spoon, mug)

23. Towel (when placed in tents or cabins without amenities)

24. For the convenience of packaging, it is recommended to have small bags or garbage bags, and for additional splash protection of things and protection from dirt in archimacs, I recommend having dense plastic bags with a volume of 160-180 liters in the amount of 4 pieces.

The requirement for a set of personal items. Nothing superfluous or sharp (without appropriate packages, which can damage the hermetic packaging).

Advice from the tour organizers: to buy air tickets to the airport of Gorno-Altaysk (the capital of the Altai Republic) from the arrival time to 12:00 because delivery from the airport to the Taiga takes 25 minutes. Delivery from Barnaul (Altai Territory-neighboring region) to Taiga takes 4-5 hours.

The cost of group delivery from Gorno-Altaisk airport to the Taezhnik tourist complex (round trip) As a GIFT when purchasing this tour.

The rest of the delivery is for an additional fee. The order of the delivery option is carried out at any time from the moment of booking the tour, but no later than 7 days before its start. When booking a tour, be sure to tell us which delivery option is preferable for you, the manager will help you arrange a transfer (a place in prefabricated cars, a regular or tourist bus)

Delivery from Novosibirsk in both directions is carried out on regular buses of the Novosibirsk bus station, or on tourist buses, depending on the selected date of the tour, if tourist buses do not run on the day you need - tickets are purchased by tourists on their own on the website https://e-traffic.ru / or on another website that sells tickets, or at the ticket offices of the Novosibirsk bus station. To make it to the beginning of the tour, you need to purchase a ticket for the Novosibirsk - Chemal flight, to the Manzherok village stop (get off before reaching 2.5 km to the village near the monument to Shishkov, or at the Taezhnik t\ k, which you ask the driver in advance) with a departure time from the bus station at 22:15 (from the bus station located near the railway train station - 22:45), departure date on the day preceding the start date of the tour. Tickets can be purchased 10 days before departure day.

The return trip is carried out by bus from Chemal to Novosibirsk, the departure time from Taezhnik is 22:40 - 23:00, the bus must be stopped at Taezhnik (Important! tickets must be purchased from Manzherok village to Barnaul/Novosibirsk, those who purchase tickets from the village of Manzherok receive a call from the bus station staff and specify where to pick them up. No one calls those who purchase tickets from the Chemal bus station, their tickets are automatically canceled if they are not on board).

The arrival time in Novosibirsk is 7:15, when purchasing tickets from Novosibirsk, you need to take this into account. The cost of delivery depends on the cost of flight tickets.

Check with the manager about the availability of the delivery option in prefabricated cars (taxis) on your date.

Delivery from Barnaul:

Delivery from Barnaul is carried out by private carriers (the tour operator helps to arrange delivery): meeting at Barnaul airport from 5:50 to 7:50 a.m. (departure for the last arriving passengers), meeting at Barnaul railway station from 8:00 to 9:00 a.m. (departure for the last arriving passengers). If you arrived in Barnaul in advance or live there, you will coordinate the meeting place with the driver, he will pick you up if he is on his way, if not, he will indicate the meeting place. The car leaves if the delivery group is assembled in full. The driver will have your contact phone numbers, along with information about the place and time of the meeting, the driver will contact you. Cars do NOT go on the route without meeting all tourists, provided that all planes arrive on time (the waiting time can be adjusted by 1 hour). If the plane is late for 1 hour or more, the formed cars are sent on the flight, your contact details are transferred to the driver of another car and the departure time depends on the set of the car.

We kindly ask you to TURN on your phones immediately after boarding the plane so that the drivers can contact you and take with them those phones whose numbers are indicated in the application.

Departure from the Taezhnik t/c is carried out at 22:30 on the day of the end of the route (optional), or at 10:30 - 11:00 the next day. The journey time is 3-4 hours. In the absence of private carriers' cars, departure by regular bus is possible.

The cost of delivery in prefabricated cars starts from 2500.00 one way, depending on the class of car (the cost depends on the carrier, the tour operator does not guarantee a fixed cost, it is paid on the spot to the driver, please specify when booking).

It is possible to arrange individual delivery at any time, in agreement with us, the cost of such a transfer starts from 7000,00 rubles. per car in one direction, such a transfer is ordered in advance.(the cost depends on the carrier, please specify when booking).

The meeting at the airport of Gorno-Altaysk is carried out according to the arrival time of the aircraft. We ask you to inform us about the actual delays in the departure time (by message, NOT by call, to the phone number indicated in the voucher, so that we can meet you in a timely manner. We will inform you about which car will meet you with a message either on the evening before arrival or during your flight. We kindly ask you to TURN on your phones immediately after boarding the plane so that the drivers can contact you and take with them those phones whose numbers are indicated in the application.
A group transfer means that if you and other tourists arrive on flights with a landing gap of less than 1 hour, those who arrived earlier will wait for the next plane and tourists arriving on it to board.

It is possible to arrange individual delivery from / to the airport to Taiga, if you do not want to go by group transfer for 1000 rubles / car (one way) capacity from 1 to 4 people.

All of the above delivery options can be combined!

Attention! ONE DAY BEFORE THE START OF THE ROUTE, TOURISTS ARE SENT THE CAR NUMBER AND PHONE NUMBER OF THE DRIVER WHO MEETS THEM. THEREFORE, PLEASE SPECIFY THE CORRECT PHONE NUMBERS SO THAT IT IS CONVENIENT TO CONTACT THE DRIVER.

FOR THOSE ARRIVING AT THE AIRPORT IN GORNO-ALTAISK, THE DRIVER'S CONTACTS AND DRIVER'S NUMBER ARE SENT IMMEDIATELY BEFORE ARRIVAL.

Dates and Prices

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9 – 20 Aug, 2025 12 days 11 nights

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