The Bashkaus and the Chulyshman are among the most difficult but beautiful Altai rivers. We chose not really difficult reaches for this trip about III-IV g.d. But everyone will get adrenaline rushes. These rivers differ dramatically from each other. Crystal water of the Bashkaus, high canyons, broad valley of the Chulyshman with numerous waterfalls – you can see all of this during this trip. There are many places of interest - The Red Gate pass, Ulagansky lakes, The Pazyryk burial etc.
Fishing (grayling). Car is provided.
TOUR DESCRIPITION:
| DURATION | PROGRAM |
|---|---|
| The 1st day | Meeting at the airport or at the railroad station. A bus tour – Aktash, distance 600 km, trip takes about 10 hours. The road goes through the famous Chuysky Highway, one can admire a glorious landscapes of the Altai mountains, the most beautiful valleys of the Bia and Chuya. The route goes through two picturesque Seminsky and Chike-Taman passes. Several breaks for lunch and in Srostki village, homeland of V. Shukshin, are provided. Camping on the bank of the Chuya River. Overnight at tourist camps is optional. |
| The 2nd day | Transportation to the river. Sightseeing Stops on the way: The Red Gate pass, Ulagansky lakes. Camping. |
| The 3d day | Preparing for rafting. Safety education. Passing of Zmeyka and Otkryty canyons. |
| The 4th day | Passing of difficult obstacle – Saratansky canyon. Trip to the Chulyshman valley. Tourists are going to overcome Katu-Yaryk pass, here a magnificent view of the Chulyshman valley rewards the traveler. |
| The 5th day | Excursion to the Kurkure waterfall (30m). Start of rafting trip on the Chulyshman River. |
| The 6th day | Passing Tudanskiy and Itykayskiy riffle. Rapid needs reconnaissance and guarding. |
| The 7th day | Trekking to Chulchinski waterfall (cascade 160 meteres). This magnificent spectacle will leave you unforgettable impression. |
| The 8th day | Transportation to the Teletskoe Lake. Some rest. Banya. |
| The 9th day | Transportation by motor boat to the northern part of the Teletskoe Lake (70 km). Transportation back to Barnaul. |
Season
July – September
Tour Price
39000 (not less than 8 people)
Prepayment 20% not later than 30 days before beginning of the tour. The full amount is due on the first day of the tour at the latest
In case of refusal from the tour within 7 days before its beginning, the deposit won’t be returned
The length of the tour
Auto – 800+420 km
Rafting – 100 km
Weather conditions
The temperature +10- +30 precipitations are possible
Tour Price includes
- Transport: all transfers according to the program
- A 3-course meal
- The lease of specific rafting outfit (raft, helmets, life jackets, paddles, water resistant bags for personal
- staff, tents)
- Professional guides, cookers
- Medical insurance
Tour Price doesn’t include
- Meal during the trip to the beginning of rafting and return journey in Barnaul.
- Alcohol drinks
- Accommodation in hotel and tourists complexes
- Personal expenses
Personal equipment
Each participant should have sports bag, shoes and wetsuit for the rafting, windproof suit, jogging suit, raincoat, a couple of T-shirts, thermal underwear, sweater, jogging shoes, three - four pairs of socks, caps, sunglasses, swimsuit, shorts or tights, personal hygiene items, cameras, torch, specific medications, etc.
Notes
- It is an expeditionary journey, participants stay at a different campsite each night.
- Professional Cooking is provided. Only fresh vegetables are used.
- Raft, equipment, camping (fire pits, tents, tables) are provided by guides.
- Reconnaissance of rapids, providing of insurance and safety, rescue operation are performed by guides
- One can lease necessary additional equipment – wetsuit, shoes for rafting.
- Satellite-link communication and radio set are provided
- During the trip carrying of load and equipment down the river bank is available, depending on weather conditions and skills of group
- The schedule of the tour can be changed in accordance with group requests
- Transportation by helicopter is optional
