Rafting along the lower Katun River from the mouth of the Kuyus river to the village of Manzherok

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Rafting on the lower Katun will give you a feeling similar to riding a roller coaster. Sharp ascents and descents, splashes of water and the sound of the river will leave unforgettable memories in your soul.

Location

Novosibirsk, Barnaul

Rafting

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Tour highlights

Unity with nature

We will spend the night in tents and cook over a campfire

A surge of adrenaline

We will sail more than 120 km on rafts and overcome several exciting rapids

Itinerary

Day 1 - Auto transfer Novosibirsk – Barnaul – Biysk – S. Kuyus
We meet in Novosibirsk and Barnaul, take the bus to the starting point of the active part of the tour.
From Biysk, our way lies along the Chui tract, a famous mountain highway with sharp ascents, descents and serpentines.
In the village of Ust-Sema, we turn onto the Chemalsky highway along which we drive to the village of Kuyus.
We stay overnight in a tent campsite.
By car (from Barnaul): 410 km. On the road for 6-7 hours (excluding traffic jams and sanitary stops).
Day 2 - S. Kujus – S. Chemal
In the morning we overcome the thresholds "Teldekpen 1" and "Teldekpen 2", among water workers they are called "Stumps".

They have been assigned 4 difficulty categories — these are canyon-type rapids, with a large number of craters and "mushrooms".

Further on, the river has a relatively calm flow.

After passing the uncomplicated thresholds "Elandinsky" and "Cheburakh", we set up camp on the banks of the Katun River, near the village of Chemal.

By water: 45 km, 5-6 hours.
Day 3 - S. Chemal – S. Cheposh
Today we are passing a calm section of the river, from the side of the raft we will see Patmos — a small stone island, to which a suspension bridge leads.
The wooden Chemal temple, built in 1849, was moved here in 1915.
In 2001, the church was restored and rededicated.
Today, ancient icons are regularly updated in it, there is also a new image of the Mother of God with a baby, which was carved on a stone by nuns.
Next, we pass the simple thresholds "Chemal pipe", "Elekmonarsky" and "Iradash".
Overnight at a campground.
By water 45 km, 5-6 hours.
Day 4 - S. Cheposh – P. Limy
The day begins with passing the threshold of the "Seminsky" 2-3 difficulty categories.
Then we make a stop at Kamyshlinsky waterfall.
Then, immediately after the Munushka stream, we overcome the Muninsky threshold of the 2nd category of difficulty.
Despite the fact that this is a simple threshold, its shaft reaches 2.5 meters in height at high water.
Then we go through several simple shivers and thresholds, after which our rafting ends.
Overnight we stay in a tent campsite, a sauna.
By water: 23 km, 3-4 hours. On foot: 2 km, 1 hour.
Day 5 - Izvestkovy settlement – Gorno-Altaysk – Biysk – Barnaul – Novosibirsk
After lunch, we leave by minibus for Barnaul and Novosibirsk.
A stop at the souvenir market is planned on the way.
By car (to Barnaul): 310 km. 5 hours on the road (excluding traffic jams and sanitary stops).

Difficulty

Involves moderate physical activity

Accommodation

Tent

4 nights

Comfort

Basic

In the active part, tourists are accommodated in 2-3-seater modern tents with an awning. In the 1,3,4 th and the tour, accommodation in tents on the territory of the tent campsite. Tents are set up and removed by the participants themselves (unless additional maintenance is agreed). If you don't know how to set up a tent, ask the instructor to give you a briefing.

Tour conditions

Group

up to 24 tourists

Minimum age

12 years old

Duration

5 days 4 nights

Group meets at

Novosibirsk, Barnaul

Included in price

transport delivery to the tour from Novosibirsk, Barnaul and back, within the route crossings according to the program;
guide-instructor services;
meals from dinner on the day of arrival to lunch on the day of departure;
group equipment: raft, carrot (saved the end), general dry runs, a barrel for groceries, tents, awning, campfire and kitchen equipment, first aid kit;
Personal equipment: life jacket, helmet, paddle, dry run, neoprene overalls, windproof jacket, sleeping bag, sleeping mat (karemat);
medical insurance and accident insurance (insurance for foreign citizens and citizens of the Russian Federation over 64 years old is paid additionally);
sauna, according to the program on the fourth day of the tour;
registration of the group in the Ministry of Emergency Situations;
guided tours according to the program.

Paid extra

air and railway tickets to Novosibirsk, Barnaul, Biysk, Gorno-Altaisk and back;
insurance for foreign citizens (including CIS countries) and citizens of the Russian Federation over 64 years of age;
meals at roadside cafes, during the transfer;
services offered at the base parking lots and not included in the program;
any changes to the program that entail additional costs.

It's important to know

neoprene shoes (boots) for alloy; sneakers with woolen, plain, and preferably neoprene socks; We do not issue neoprene shoes;
a neoprene wetsuit (half-overalls) of 3 mm is issued on the route. If you wish, you can take a neoprene jacket with you (not included in the price, we do not rent it, ask in advance). In case of bad weather, you can take a turtleneck, vest, shirt (not restricting movement) under the neoprene. We issue splash-proof jackets on top of the neoprene;
a set of clothes for moving in the car and relaxing in the camp – trousers, shirt, shorts, T-shirt;
replacement shoes for camping (sneakers, slates);
a warm sweater;
warm jacket (synthetic or down jacket);
warm hat (fleece or wool);
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 waterproof raincoat or suit that can withstand heavy rain;
bathing suit;
toilet and hygiene supplies. Including hygienic lipstick and sunscreen with a high protection factor;
sunglasses that protect your eyes from ultraviolet rays in the mountains;
small flashlight (headlamp);
individual medicines;
a camera or video camera (optional) with hermetically sealed;
tourist seat (hob);
personal tableware (bowl, mug, spoon);
we give out sleeping bags, but it is better to have your own (comfort -5;0), since the sleeping bag is an object of individual use.

It is mandatory to have a passport (birth certificate), a medical insurance policy and money for souvenirs, additional baths, etc.

Recommendations for filling an individual first aid kit:

The group going on a rafting tour of the Altai rivers is provided with a common first aid kit, which is located with the instructor guide. However, each participant of an active tour of Altai must also have a personal first-aid kit, which must contain a supply of individual medicines (which you regularly take), as well as the following medicines:
patch for scratches, cuts and calluses (bactericidal (with "green") 6x10 cm is recommended, as it holds well on the skin and can be cut into pieces of different widths);
roll Band-aid (1 pc.);
a medium-sized bandage (1 pc.);
analgesic (in tablets) (1 pack);
aspirin (1 pack);
citramon (1 pack);
nasal congestion relief drops (1 pc.);
eye drops (Albucide) (1 pc.);
remedy for cold symptoms (for example, Coldrex, etc.) (2-3 packs);
antiseptic ointment or cream (for example, Levomekol, Baneocin, etc.) (1 pc.);
sunburn remedy (for example, Lifeguard, Boro-plus, Panthenol, etc.) (1 pc.);
elastic bandage (1 pc.);
remedy for sore throat (1-2 packs);
fast-acting remedies for indigestion (for example, Loperamide, Imodium, etc.) (1-2 packs);
enzyme preparation (for example, Mezim, etc.) (1-2 packs);
antihistamine drug that does not cause drowsiness (for example, Kestin, Claritin, Zirtek, etc.) (1 pack);
multivitamins (optional).

Please let us know by which transport and at what time you arrive in Novosibirsk, Barnaul or Biysk. Also specify the flight or train number. Time difference between Moscow and Novosibirsk/Barnaul/The time limit is +4 hours. That is, if it is 12:00 in Moscow, the local time is 16:00.

The meeting of tourists is carried out:

at the Novosibirsk railway station from 03:00 to 04:00 local time;
at the airport of Barnaul from 07:00 to 08:00 am local time;
at the railway station of Barnaul from 08:30 to 09:00 am local time;
at the railway station of the city of Biysk approximately from 11:00 to 12:00 local time;
at the Gorno-Altaysk airport approximately from 13:00 to 14:00 local time.

A bus will meet you at the appointed time. Look for it in the car park near the train station or airport. If you can't find the bus, you can contact the driver. It is possible to wait at the meeting points and in the office in Biysk on the day of arrival.

We will send you the exact information: the registration number of the bus, its make and the driver's phone number in an SMS the day before the meeting. Wait for the message at 14:00 – 15:00 local time. In case of force majeure (bus breakdown, driver change), there may be a slight delay in the mailing list.

Backpacks and equipment are transported in the trunk or cabin, depending on the size of the bus. The driver does not make unplanned stops in the city, so please arrive at the designated meeting place on time.

If your flight is late, try to inform the tour operator immediately.

The day of arrival is considered the day of the start of the Altai tour.

After gathering the group, you will arrive in Biysk at the transshipment base (office, warehouse). Here you can apply for documents, including insurance, pay for the tour, as well as get acquainted with the guide and get equipment.

Things that are unnecessary on the route can be left in the luggage room. Be sure to sign your bags and packages! Valuables (computers, phones), documents, tickets and money are not accepted in the luggage room. The company is not responsible for the safety of valuables.

From Biysk, the group travels to the starting point of the active part of the tour, traveling from 4 to 11 hours, depending on the route, with small stops. Please do not delay the group at the stops.

Important information! The distance from Novosibirsk to Biysk is about 350 km. It is 160 km from Barnaul to Biysk.

From Biysk, you will have to get to the starting point of the active part of the tour. For example, from Biysk to Chibit — 450 km, to Tyungur — 570 km, to Bolshoy Yaloman — 350 km.

We recommend calculating the route so that you arrive in Biysk the day before the start of the tour and relax at the hotel. Another option is to choose a night train flight that will tire you less than a daytime one. For example, you can take a train that leaves Novosibirsk at 22:12 and arrives in Biysk at 07:41.

Attention! The tour operator's service begins at the beginning of the active part of the route (Biysk), at the time of meeting with the conductor, and ends at the end of the active part (Biysk).

There are folding seats in transport during transfers, and air conditioning is not provided everywhere.

On the first day of the tour (the day of arrival), tourists pay for breakfast and lunch themselves. Stops will be made at roadside cafes along the way.

During the hike, the guide-guide organizes three meals a day. Hot meals are provided for breakfast and dinner, lunch is provided with a lunch package. Food is cooked over a campfire, a gas burner or a primus stove. If you wish, you can help your guide. The tourists wash the dishes (plates, cups, cutlery) themselves.

The following products are purchased during the campaign: cereals (rice, buckwheat, hercules), pasta, milk powder, sausage, stew, cheese, dried fruits and nuts, chocolate, condensed milk, coffee, tea, bread, crackers, sweets, cookies, vegetables (potatoes, carrots, cabbage), fruits. The choice of products depends on the type of tour, its complexity and duration. On the route, the food is supplemented with fresh fish, berries (depending on the season and the area – raspberries, blueberries, currants, rosehip, shiksha), wild onions.

When hiking, we take water from streams, rivers, or, during winter mountain hikes, we drown it from snow and ice.

Tourists are sure to help the guides to prepare firewood for the kitchen and evening bonfire.

The kitchen fire is served by a guide.

It is forbidden to dry personal and group items during cooking. Clothes can be dried on a campfire built for this purpose. Tourists maintain such a campfire on their own, without using firewood prepared for a kitchen fire.

Special information for vegetarians, vegans and people on a special menu for medical reasons.

If you do not eat meat, fish or milk, they will be put into a common pot before cooking, and you can set aside soup or porridge without them. However, products are purchased based on the needs of the majority of tourists. The list includes meat and fish pates, stewed meat, cheeses, sausages, condensed milk and powdered milk. Vegetable products are also present: cereals, vegetables, nuts, fruits and dried fruits, but their quantity is calculated for each of the participants of the hike in equal volume.

Important! Unfortunately, we cannot purchase special products and add them to the menu. There are usually no more than 1-2 vegetarians in a group of 10 people, and trying to provide them with vegetarian products means organizing individual meals. This will distract the guide's attention, which he needs for a high-quality tour organization. Therefore, if you adhere to a certain food system for personal beliefs or medical reasons, we recommend that you take your usual nutritious foods with you for a snack and as an addition to a hot meal.

The main condition for participating in the tour is the ability to withstand moderate physical activity. The technical skills necessary to pass obstacles, organize overnight stays and others are acquired directly on the route. Special training will be needed only for participants of water trips along the Bashkaus, Chulyshman, Argut rivers.

Children from 12-14 years old can participate in some tours, but on condition that the adults accompanying them are ready to personally bear full responsibility for them.

For participants of hiking trips, there are age restrictions in the opposite direction, no more than 55-60 years old. Exceptions are possible, but all conditions are negotiated in advance with the manager. When setting restrictions, we are guided not so much by age limits, but by the state of physical health of each individual tourist. Therefore, prior approval is necessary in most cases. Please do not try to mislead us about your physical shape, it is important first of all for you personally. "I'll manage somehow" - this approach is categorically unacceptable, especially in the mountains.

There are certain requirements for the weight of the tourist. It is desirable that the weight of the traveler does not exceed 110 kg, but exceptions to the rules are allowed. Be sure to inform us additionally that your weight exceeds the established norm.

Purchasing a tour means that you are ready to become a full participant in it. You have sensibly assessed your physical and psychological health and are confident that you will cope with the passage of the chosen route.

In the presence of chronic diseases of the heart, lungs, musculoskeletal system and nervous system, it is not recommended to go on a camping trip if there is a high probability of their exacerbation or they can cause difficulties on the route. Be sure to consult with your doctor beforehand and listen to his recommendations! If there are any abnormalities in your health, you must notify your instructor earlier. All your problems will be kept secret.

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