Altay. Journey to the country Belovodie. Hiking and rafting

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Gorny Altay is the cradle of many peoples. Starting here tribes of Scythians, Huns and Turks spread across the endless expanses of Eurasia. Countless archaeological sites have been found here, which, due to their historical and cultural significance, are included in the world treasury of mankind. Ancient mounds, rock carvings and writings, interesting legends, clear mountain lakes, swift mountain rivers and snow-white peaks, as well as the original traditions of the Altai people await travelers on this route. It will allow them to take a closer look at the past, feel the connection of times and see the beauty of the present.

947 €

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Duration

8 days

7 nights

Dates

group dates
- 26 Jun – 3 Jul
- 30 Jun – 7 Jul
- 14 Jul – 21 Jul
- 28 Jul – 4 Aug
- 18 Aug – 25 Aug
- 25 Aug – 1 Sep

Complexity

The load for beginners

Accommodation

Hotel

3 nights
Guest House

4 nights

Comfort

Basic+

Group

Up to 20 people

Group meet at

Russia, Republic of Altai, Gorno-Altaysk

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Main impressions

Denisova Cave

Visit the cave listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

Shinok waterfall

See a spectacular cascade of several waterfalls from 3 to 60 m high

The Altai culture

Visit the national museum in the village Ust-Kan

The Uimon valley

Walk along the slopes of Mount Krasnaya and beautiful lakes

The Multinskie lakes

Admire the unique, in its beauty and grandeur, lakes of Altai

Rafting

Rafting on the Koksa River

Route

Day 1 — Transfer to the base camp in the Denisova Cave area

Departure from Gorno-Altaisk at 11:00 (local time, difference with Moscow +4 hours).
Departure point - Gorno-Altaisk airport.
Food on the road is at your own expense.
Visit the cheese factory "Manor three A", tea drinking with a tasting of 27 types of cheese on the way.
Arrival at the base camp in the Denisova Cave area.
Length: 200 km by car.
Meals included: Dinner at the cafe. Food on the road is at your own expense.
Day 2 — The Denisov and the Museum caves

Excursion to the Denisov caves (600 m above sea level) – the oldest archaeological monument – a kind of "layer cake", containing more than 20 cultural layers of different eras of human development. The cave is listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Visit to the cave «The Museum» – depth is 33 m, length is 850 m, 1A difficulty category. A very picturesque cave available for beginner speleologists is located in the valley of the Karakol River.
It provides an opportunity to get acquainted with the mysterious underground world, to see the sculptural masterpieces formed by stalactites and stalagmites, to feel the grandeur of underground grottoes and mysterious labyrinths.
Return to base camp. Meeting evening.
Length:12 km by car, 2 km on foot, 0.85 km caving.
Meals included: breakfast and dinner in a cafe, picnic.
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Day 3 — The Shinok Waterfall

Transfer to the village of Karakol.
Hike to the third waterfall (there is a simple pass for 1200 m on the way).
Lunch at the third waterfall.
Return to the base camp in the Denisova cave area. Sightseeing of the cascade of waterfalls, the gorge of the Shinok River on the way.
Flowing through a narrow gorge, the Shinok River forms a spectacular cascade of several waterfalls from 3 to 60 m high. The path to the waterfall passes through the territory of the state landscape reserve.
Length:18 km by car, 15 km on foot.
Meals included: breakfast and dinner in a cafe, picnic.
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Day 4 — The Museum of National Altai Culture

Moving to the Ust-Koksa village.
The excursion to the Museum of National Altai Culture in the village is dedicated to the history, traditions, faith and culture of the Altai people.
Arrival to the Ust-Koksa village.
Length: 313 km by car, 1 km on foot.
Meals included: breakfast, lunch and dinner in a cafe.
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Day 5 — The Red Mount

An excursion to the Red Mount (UAZ or GAZ-66 car).
Breathtaking mountain views, alpine meadows, 3 mountain lakes – lower, middle and upper.
The lower and middle lakes are connected by a beautiful waterfall.
Picnic on the lower lake.
Length: 100 km by car, 2–5 km on foot.
Meals included: breakfast and dinner in a cafe, picnic lunch.
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Day 6 — Rafting on the Koksa river

Rafting on the Koksa river. The Koksa River is surrounded by picturesque mountains covered with dense forest.
Rafting starts from the village of Tyuguryuk and ends in the village of Ust-Koksa.
Seething shivers, majestic mountains, the place where Gromotukha river flows into Koksa river – you will see everything during a water trip.
Lunch is organized on the rafting, you can relax on the banks of the river, enjoy the beautiful views, and may swim.
Length: 56 km by car, 40 km rafting.
Meals included: breakfast and dinner in a cafe, picnic lunch (dry ration).
Day 7 — The Multinskie lakes

Climb along the river Multa to the Lower Multinskoye Lake (GAZ 66 or UAZ car).
The lake is located at an altitude of 1710 meters. There is grayling in the lake.
Hiking to the Middle Multinskoye Lake.
Picnic.
Return to Ust-Koksa for dinner.
Length: 106 km by car.
Meals included: breakfast and dinner in a cafe, picnic lunch.
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Day 8 — The Upper Uimon village. Departure

Leaving rooms at 12:00.
An excursion to the Upper Uimon village – one of the oldest villages in the Ust-Koksinsky district. The village was founded by the Old Believers about 300 years ago.
There are two museums in the village: the Local Lore Museum and the Museum of the Old Believers.
Dinner.
Departure to Gorno-Altaisk at 15:00.
Arrival in Gorno-Altaisk at 21:00.
Hotel accommodation (on your own).
Recommended hotels: "Favorite" (v. Mayma), "Igman" (Gorno-Altaisk).
Transfer to the airport on your own.
Length: 375 km by car.
Meals included: breakfast and lunch in a cafe, dinner on the way at your own expense.
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Accommodation

Hotel

3 nights
Guest House

4 nights

Comfort

Basic+

Accomodation in the park-hotel "Lesnaya Skazka" in 2-3-bed rooms with private facilities in the room and at the eco-tourist complex "Altair" in rooms with private facilities on the floor is included in the tour price.

Supplement for double occupancy in a Standard room (Altair) – RUB 2 600.

Supplement for double occupancy in a Junior suite (Altair) – RUB 4 600.

Supplement for single occupancy:

Lesnaya Skazka (Standard) and Altair (Economy) – RUB 9 500.

Lesnaya Skazka (Standard) and Altair (Standard) – RUB 14 700.

Lesnaya Skazka (Standard) and Altair (Junior suite) – RUB 18 700.

The park-hotel "Lesnaya Skazka"

3 nights

The eco-tourist complex "Altair"

4 nights

Important to know

Personal equipment you need for the tour
- passport;
- warm jacket;
- waterproof clothing;
- trekking boots;
- sneakers and slates (light slippers);
- seat made of carimat;
- trekking poles;
- boots (preferably made of foamed polyurethane);
- warm tracksuit and warm hat;
- cotton gloves;
- T-shirts 2-3 pieces;
- shorts;
- woolen socks 2 pairs;
- socks 3-4 pairs;
- a cap;
- sunglasses and cream;
- swimsuit / swimming trunks;
- a flashlight;
- a jackknife;
- matches;
- batteries;
- a personal set of dishes;
- personal hygiene items;
- medicines: corn plasters, bandage, elastic bandage, iodine, anti-inflammatory drugs, smth for colds.
Are plane tickets included in the tour price?

Plane and train tickets are not included in the tour price.
You can order it by yourself or contact us for help.
Do I need to issue a special pass as a foreign citizen?

Foreign citizens need to issue a pass to the Ust-Koksinsky district. It is free of charge. You have to provide with a scan of your passport (a page with a photo), as well as an address, e-mail and a phone number. It is necessary to submit documents for a pass no later than 30 days before the date of entry.
What are the requirements for the preparation and age of the participants?

The route does not require any special skills. It is okey to have an average physical fitness.
We do not recommend people who need constant medical supervision to travel along this route.
Children over the age of 10 can participate in the tour, but only accompanied by adults, from the age of 16 you can travel on your own.
How is the safety on the route organized?
Tourists are accompanied by 1 guide on the route.
The guides have a first aid kit with a set of medicines necessary for the hike. You need to bring specific medicines with you, and we also recommend that you bring with you:
- elastic bandage;
- corn patches;
- bandage;
- iodine;
- balm Rescuer;
- cold remedies;
- painkillers;
- heart and stomach drugs.
How to protect yourself from a tick bite?

It is advisable for tourists going on the route to have a vaccination against tick-borne encephalitis.
To prevent a tick bite, the following rules should be observed:
When going for a walk in the forest or on an excursion, you need to dress in such a way as to reduce the possibility of ticks getting under your clothes. Clothing should fit snugly to the body, it is desirable that there are elastic cuffs on the arms and legs of the trousers. Ticks are easier to find on light clothes.
Remember that most of the ticks are in the grass, so it is better to choose dry open places with sandy soil for rest. It is not recommended to bring freshly picked flowers and branches from the forest.
Every 15 minutes you need to do a superficial examination of clothing, and every 2 hours – a complete examination of the body.
Is insurance included in the tour price?

The cost of the route includes insurance of the Rosgosstrakh branch in the Altai Territory: medical insurance (150,000 rubles) and accident insurance (50,000 rubles) are included in the tour price.
An insurance policy is issued in the amount of 390 rubles. age up to 65 years. If the tourist is over 65 years old – age supplement applied.
You can purchase additional travel insurance with our help. Please contact us for support.
Are there any discounts?

There is a 10% discount for children under 14 years.