Rafting and adventures in Altai

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A combined journey that allows you to combine interest in the history, ethnography and culture of Altai with activities. Rafting on the Middle Katun is not only crazy rowing and the thrill of the rapids, but also relaxation and meditation at rest stops, a chance to enjoy active recreation in the wild without unnecessary stress and hardship, a journey to a lost world!

Location

Barnaul

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Tour highlights

Incredible photos of Altai

We are waiting for photo stops against the background of the Chuya Alps, at the confluence of Chuya and Katun, as well as stunning photosets against the background of Altai sunsets and colorful rocks of Altai Mars

Wellness treatments

We will visit the maralnik and get acquainted with effective methods of pantotherapy

New facets of taste in Altai

Let's try Altai "goodies" and "goodies"

Refreshing alloy

We will experience a surge of adrenaline, pass the thresholds of Ilgumensky, Kadrinskaya pipe and Sabbath

Denisova Cave

We will visit a unique archaeological site of world importance

Itinerary

Day 1 - Barnaul – Belokurikha – Solonovka – Iskra
Meeting in Barnaul: airport, railway station, hotels of the city (by agreement).
Departure from the city is 9-00 (local time).
Transfer Barnaul – Belokurikha (240 km).
The resort is known for its healing air and thermal springs.
Meeting in Belokurikha at 13:00 at the Blagodat hotel (by agreement, in case of arrival at Gorno-Altaysk airport, transfer Gorno-Altaysk – Belokurikha (120 km) for an additional fee).
Transfer Belokurikha – Solonovka (40 km), a village founded by Old Believers and Russian immigrants, known as a point of attraction for paragliders and a private cheese factory.
Lunch in the Kerzhak traditions of the "Old Believers' Kitchen".
Transfer Solonovka – Soloneshnoye (65 km).
Excursion to the Soloneshensky Museum of Local Lore (entrance fee is paid separately), where the detailed history of the archaeological site "Denisova Cave", the culture of the Russian (Old Believers) and Altai peoples is presented.
Transfer Soloneshnoye – Topolnoye (25 km).
Accommodation in the maralnik.
Supper.
The Altai maral is a timid, cautious, majestic animal from the deer family.
Antlers – the uncosted horns of a maral – are a complex of substances created by nature itself with a huge biostimulating force.
One of the most effective methods of pantotherapy is antler baths – this is a wellness procedure using an aqueous extract from boiled maral horns.
The use of antler baths, as well as products of antler maral breeding, increases the energy of the body, improves blood flow, promotes tissue regeneration, especially effectively accelerates the recovery of muscle tissue after its damage as a result of physical exertion, and also slows down the aging process of the body.
The positive effect is observed no earlier than 4-6 baths (the cost of taking a bath is paid separately).
Accommodation: maralnik Iskra (facilities on the floor), Lesnaya Skazka (facilities on the floor) in Soloneshensky district.
On foot – 3 km, by car – 365 km.

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Day 2 - Denisova cave, Karakol, Chuisky tract
Breakfast.

Transfer Topolnoye – Denisova cave (35 km).

An excursion to the Denisova Cave is a unique archaeological site of world importance, in which a fossilized phalanx of a finger was found, belonging to a species of people representing a special branch in evolution (Denisovets) and different from Neanderthals and modern humans.

Transfer Denisova cave – Karakol (150 km) through the passKeleisky (1313 m), Yabogansky (1492 m) alongThe Bashelak ridge through the Ust-Kansk basin to the famous Chuisky tract.

Placement.

A walk to the symbolic monument to the gopher.

Photosets of Altai sunsets "The sun in the palms of the mountains".

Supper.

Accommodation: Uch-Enmek tourist complex (facilities on the floor) in Ongudai district.

On foot – 5 km, by car – 185 km.

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Day 3 - Kyzyl-Chin and Geyser Lake
Breakfast.
Transfer Karakol – Chagan-Uzun (250 km).
Excursion along the Chui tract up the riversKatun and Chuya doThe Kurai steppe.
The history of the highway goes back centuries, when this road was a pack trail, a branch of the Great Silk Road, the "Chinese path".
It is included in the TOP 10 most beautiful roads in the world according to National Geographic.
On the way, we overcome one of the largest passes of Chike-Taman (1,460 m), which means "Straight foot" in Altai.
The pass has been known since the X century, today it is a steep winding road with an observation deck at the top.
Excursion toKyzyl-Chin, known among tourists as "Mars".
Along the way – a photo stop on the backgroundThe North Chui ridge.
A walk through the Martian mountains and canyons of the Kyzyl-Chin stream.
The exits of colorful clays to the surface create the feeling of another planet.
Transfer Kyzyl-Chin – Geyser Lake (80 km).
An excursion to Geyser Lake is the only one of its kind – rare in beauty, clean, ice–free even in winter.
It is always an open-to-Space "earth eye" of amazing turquoise color.
On the mirror of the lake, you can notice round or oval-shaped streaks, which in fact are only a reflection of the processes taking place at the bottom of the lake, where "geysers" come to life, throwing a mixture of bluish clay and sand to the surface.
Return to the tourist complex (180 km).
On the way, a visit to the Kalbak-Tash tract, an inspection of petroglyph rock paintings.
About 500 compositions, numbering more than 5 thousand drawings. The time scale of petroglyphs is from the Neolithic to the Turkic era.
The monument is located on the right bank of the Chuya River.
Photo stop in the northern part of the Altai Geopark, Chui-Oozi – the confluence of Chui and Katun.
Supper.
Accommodation: Uch-Enmek tourist complex (facilities on the floor) in Ongudai district.
On foot – 5 km, by car – 500 km.

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Day 4 - Karakol Nature Park "Uch-Enmek"
Breakfast.
Excursion (40 km) to the Karakol Nature Park "Uch-Enmek", which is a natural park that includes natural, historical, cultural, sacred complexes and objects: mounds, rock carvings, megalith complexes.
A tour of the valley allows you to plunge into the Altai culture and its cosmogony.
Transfer to the starting point of the rafting (85 km) – the mouth of the B. Yaloman River.
Accommodation in tents, dinner – field kitchen.
Preparation of vessels for rafting.
Fitting of personal equipment, life jackets, wetsuits and helmets.
Instruction on safety and behavior on the water.
Accommodation: a tent camp on the banks of the Katuni river.
On foot – 3 km, by car – 125 km.

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Day 5 - The beginning of the alloy
Breakfast is a field kitchen.
Rafting, passage of the thresholds "Ilgumensky" (3-4 categories of difficulty), "Kadrinskaya pipe" (3-4 grades).
Lunch is a snack. Passing the threshold of the "Sabbath" (5-4 grades) in turn with insurance.
Transfer from the mouth of the Ursula River to Nizhny Katun (170 km).
Supper.
An evening of neo-nomads in an ethno-style with a folklore program.
With the help of kaichi melodies (unique throat singing) You will immerse yourself in the sacred atmosphere, get to know national epics and ballads better, and learn how to play national musical instruments (komus, topshuur) both ethnic and popular melodies, you will become a listener, and possibly a participant in the improvised Altai orchestra.
Accommodation: yurt camping "Altai Nomad", VK "Manzherok", "Altai-rest", "Solnechnaya" in the area of Nizhny Katun.
On foot – 3 km, by car – 170 km.

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Day 6 - Biysk – Barnaul. Departure
Breakfast.

Transfer Nizhny Katun – Biysk (130 km) – a city built by decree of Peter the Great in the 18th century.

Now Biysk has the status of a Science City and is the main gateway leading to the Altai Mountains.

Transfer Biysk – Barnaul (180 km).

Sightseeing tour of the city with a visit to the museum and restaurant "Mountain Pharmacy".

The Mountain Pharmacy is also a restaurant and a souvenir and gift shop from Altai.

Here you can find not only authentic handmade items made by craftsmen in wood, metal, painting, but also purchases for health and beauty based on Altai herbs, exclusive gift sets, teas, balms, Altai "goodies" and "usefulness".

The program ends at 20:00.

On foot – 3 km, by car – 310 km.

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Difficulty

Involves moderate physical activity

Accommodation

Camp Site

5 nights

Comfort

Basic

The tour includes accommodation:

Maralnik Iskra (facilities on the floor),Lesnaya Skazka (facilities on the floor) in Soloneshensky district.
Uch-Enmek tourist complex (facilities on the floor) in Ongudai district.
A tent camp on the banks of the Katuni river.
Yurt camping "Altai Nomad", VK "Manzherok", "Altai-rest", "Solnechnaya" in the area of Nizhny Katun.

The cost of the tour for 1 person, depending on the date of arrival, RUB.:

June 18, June 25, July 02	54 444
July 09, July 16	58 888
July 23, July 30, August 06, August 13,	64 444
August 20, August 27, September 03	49 999

The surcharge for single occupancy is 12,000 rubles.

No check-in is provided.

Accommodation with separate beds is not guaranteed. Triple accommodation is subject to agreement.

Accommodation along the route.

Tour conditions

Group

up to 18 tourists

Minimum age

14 years old

Duration

6 days 5 nights

Group meets at

Barnaul

Included in price

travel from Barnaul by comfortable bus;
2-3-bed accommodation in tourist complexes and hotels: standard rooms with amenities (shower, WC), in the highlands – facilities on the floor;
meals – breakfast and dinner;
accommodation in a tent during rafting;
lunch during rafting – in the field;
equipment rental (non-woven wetsuit, life jacket, protective helmet, splash-proof jacket, tent, sleeping bag, mat);
guided tours according to the program;
insurance;
guide services.

Paid extra

air and railway tickets to Barnaul and back;
transport Gorno-Altaisk – Belokurikha airport (from 5000 rubles per car);
entrance tickets to museums – 150-400 rubles/person.;
the recreational fee is 100 rubles/person.;
a visit to the bathhouse – from 1000 rubles/hour;
additional meals – lunches;
additional excursions – from 500 rubles/person.;
personal expenses.

It's important to know

waterproof jacket;
windbreaker or raincoat;
two trousers – tight and light;
a thick fleece jacket or a warm wool sweater;
a light sweater or sweater;
shorts;
cotton T-shirts;
headdress;
sunglasses and cream;
thermal underwear;
hiking shoes –hiking boots or sneakers made of dense material;
lightweight shoes – sneakers, sneakers or sandals;
alloy shoes – lightweight sneakers or neoprene slippers;
socks;
swimming trunks or a swimsuit;
slippers for the bath and at home;
personal hygiene products and a first aid kit;
when visiting active monasteries and temples, women are not recommended to enter the territory in trousers or shorts without a headdress;
documents (pension certificates and other documents confirming your benefits).

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