Several easy passed with beautiful views are crossed. Also we have a go at caving. One of the caves served as a shelter to ancient man. The trip is finished off with easy rafting (no previous experience is required) down the Princess, Katun river.
Tour Itinerary:
Day 1: Flight to Barnaul. Bus transfer to the Areda tourist base. Included: (B)
Day 2: Day outing to ancient burial mounds and graffiti. Return to base. Included: (B)
Day 3: Transfer by 4WD vehicle to the Chetkyr valley. Horse riding lesson. Camp. Included: (B), (L), (D)
Day 4: Ride over Bagatash pass to the Muikhta valley. Camp. Included: (B), (L), (D)
Day 5: Ride over the Akkaya and Ayryksky passes to the Ayryk valley. Camp. Included: (B), (L), (D)
Day 6: Rest. An optional visit to Karakokshinsky cave. Camp. Included: (B), (L), (D)
Day 7: Ride over the Subbota pass to the Uul valley. Camp. Included: (B), (L), (D)
Day 8: Ride to Karakolsly lakes. Camp. Russian bath at the local tourist base. Included: (B)
Day 9: Ride over the Tura pass to the Chetkyr valley. Camp. Included: (B), (L), (D)
Day 10: Bus transfer to Elanda village. Preparing and rafting to Chemal village. Camp. Included: (B), (L), (D)
Day 11: Bus transfer to Elanda village. Rafting to Chemal village. Camp. Included: (B), (L), (D)
Day 12 – Day 13: Rafting to Manjerok village. Accommodation at the Talda tourist base: double rooms with private facilities. Included: (B)
Day 14: Day outing by bus to beautiful Ayskoe and Manjerok lakes. Bathing. Included: (B)
Day 15: Bus transfer to Barnaul and flight to Moscow. Included: (B)
Notes:
Airfare is not included in the tour price.
Notes:
- 1 day expedition truck, 6 days riding, 3 days rafting;
- Altitude: maximum 2100m, average 1200m;
- 4 passes crossed: 2100m, 2100, 1960, 2050m;
- Day distances: from 16 to 29km;
- Supporting staff: English speaking guides (or guide & interpreter), cook;
- Accommodation: 5 nights hotel, 8 nights camping.
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