Rafting on the Biya River

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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

Rafting

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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
Today we are going to have an interesting tour of Lake Teletskoye, the pearl of the Altai Mountains.
During the tour, tourists will enjoy the most picturesque views of the shores of the mountain taiga lake, a visit to the Chedor and Korbu waterfalls.

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Day 3 - Rafting on the Biya River. From Lake Teletskoye to the mouth of the Sarykoksha River
Today is the first day of the rafting, we have breakfast, go through a safety briefing and move out for the rafting.
On this day, we pass the main rapids section of the Biya River from Lake Teletskoye to the mouth of the Sarykoksha River.
We overcome the not difficult and beautiful thresholds of Biya – Yurtok, Kabyrovsky, Pyzhinsky, Cheeks.
Overnight at the confluence of the Biya and Sarykoksha rivers.
Evening fishing.
In the rivers there are such fish as taimen, grayling, pike, perch, chebak, etc.
By water 26 km, 4-5 hours.

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Day 4 - Day of rest
A relaxing holiday by the river.
Fishing and a hiking bath.
Enjoying nature!

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Day 5 - The final day of the water hike
Today is the final day of the water hike.
We go out on the water approximately at 10:00.
We are waiting for a short rafting trip from the mouth of the Sarakoksha River to the village of Verkh-Biysk.
Upon arrival, the dismantling of ships.
Transfer to Gorno-Altaysk and Biysk.
On the way we make a stop at the souvenir market.

Difficulty

Suitable for everyone

Tour organizer's comments

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

Accommodation

Tent

4 nights

Comfort

Basic

The tour provides accommodation in tents along the way.

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

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

Dates and Prices

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2 – 6 Jun, 2025 5 days 4 nights

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