Rafting on the Biya River

Rafting on the Biya River will introduce you to the mountain river Altai is the second largest after Katun. Like many mountain rivers, Biya is not a wide river, but it is deep enough. Due to the height difference, especially in its upper reaches, there are many rifts, rapids and whirlpools. Interesting but not difficult thresholds will be waiting for you: Pyzhinsky, Kabyrovsky and Yurtok.

This rafting is perfect for a family holiday, it will allow you to get closer to nature and have a good rest from the hustle and bustle of the city!

Location

Altai Territory, Biysk
from
$451
$383
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Duration
5 Days
4 Nights
Departures
  • Group departures
    • Dates for next season
    • 2 – 6 June, 2025
    • 11 – 15 June, 2025
    • 20 – 24 June, 2025
    • 1 – 5 July, 2025
or
Accommodation
  • Tent
    4 nights
Comfort
  • Basic
Difficulty
Easy
Suitable for everyone
Group
Up to 12 people
Minimum age
5 years old
Group meet at
Altai Territory, Biysk
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Weekends: 8am - 7pm (GMT +3)
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Tour highlights

Rapids of the Biya River
An unforgettable rafting trip along one of the most beautiful rivers of Altai awaits you
Unity with nature
Crystal clear mountain air, warm evenings by the campfire and a sauna – all this is already waiting for you!
A day of fishing
You can swim in the purest mountain river and fish

Itinerary

  • Day 1 - Arrival. Transfer to Teletskoye Lake

    The meeting of the rafting participants in Biysk at 8:00 and at the airport of Gorno-Altaysk at 10:00.

    Loading into transport, moving to Lake Teletskoye (moving about 270 km from Biysk), on the way we have lunch at roadside cafes.

    We reach the vicinity of the village of Artybash, set up a tent camp on the territory of the camping, ship assembly and dinner.

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  • Day 2 - Teletskoye Lake Tour
  • Day 3 - Rafting on the Biya River. From Lake Teletskoye to the mouth of the Sarykoksha River
  • Day 4 - Day of rest
  • Day 5 - The final day of the water hike
Difficulty
Suitable for everyone
Tour organizer's comments

It is suitable for people with any degree of training and even for children.

Accommodation

Accommodation
  • Tent
    4 nights
Comfort
  • Basic

The tour provides accommodation in tents along the way.

Tent camp 4 nights

Tour conditions

Group
up to 12 tourists
Minimum age
5 years old
Duration
5 days 4 nights
Group meets at
Altai Territory, Biysk

Included in price

  • transfer from Biysk or Gorno-Altaisk to the village. Artybash and back after the end of the tour;
  • group equipment: life jacket, helmet, paddle, raft, carrot (saved the end), dry runs;
  • general, food barrel, tents, awning, campfire and kitchen equipment, first aid kit; guide-instructor services;
  • three meals a day during the active part of the tour from dinner on the first day to lunch on the last day (except lunch on the second day during the tour of Lake Teletskoye);
  • boat tour of Lake Teletskoye; 
  • camping sauna; parking fees;
  • registration of the group in the Ministry of Emergency Situations;
  • medical insurance and accident insurance (insurance for foreign citizens and citizens of the Russian Federation over 64 years old is paid additionally).

Paid extra

  • air and railway tickets to Biysk or 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;
  • personal equipment (mat and sleeping bag) and clothes.

It's important to know

Personal equipment you need for the tour
  • Alloy shoes (neoprene boots or neoprene socks + lace-up shoes (old 
  • sneakers, sneakers, etc.)
  • Second shoes for the camp (sneakers, sandals)
  • Rubber shoes (if necessary)
  • A small backpack
  • At least two sets of clothes
  • Hiking jacket
  • The jacket is warm for the camp
  • Raincoat
  • Clothes for the alloy (Pants, T-shirt, which will be wet after the alloy)
  • Sleeping bag
  • Passport, medical insurance policy,
  • Polyurethane foam mat
  • The sub-task (hob). The cultural name is the tourist seat
  • Headdress
  • Sunglasses
  • Headlamp
  • Lighter, matches
  • Mug, spoon, bowl, knife
  • Toilet paper
  • Washing accessories
  • Sunscreen
  • Personal medicines
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Dates and Prices

  • $383
    2 – 6 Jun, 2025 5 days 4 nights
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  • $383
    11 – 15 Jun, 2025 5 days 4 nights
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  • $383
    20 – 24 Jun, 2025 5 days 4 nights
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  • $383
    1 – 5 Jul, 2025 5 days 4 nights
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  • $383
    8 – 12 Jul, 2025 5 days 4 nights
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