Horse Riding Through the Siberian Forests to the Mountain Lakes (AL-05) |
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This trip is for real adventure lovers who would like to experience the challenge of riding through the wild heart of Russia, miles away from civilization! We will start our tour in Moscow, the political, cultural and commercial centre of Russia, before setting off for Altai. Altai, the heart of Siberia, is one of the most spectacular treasures of nature and a perfect place to spend an active holiday this summer!
You will ride hardy, reliable Altai breed horses through unpopulated and rarely visited areas, through dense forests, alpine meadows covered in brightly coloured flowers, narrow mountain passes and dry Mongolian steppes. Our route crosses the area of lake Ak-Kem and Mt Belukha, the highest mountain in Siberia, - both on the UNESCO World Heritage List. Enjoy the wild beauty, and the romantic, peaceful atmosphere of the mysterious Altai mountains, and learn about the local culture of these genuine descendants of Genghis Khan. This route doesn’t require any advanced horse-riding skills; however you need to be in good physical shape and the frequent changes of altitude can be a challenge.
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You will ride hardy, reliable Altai breed horses through unpopulated and rarely visited areas, through dense forests, alpine meadows covered in brightly coloured flowers, narrow mountain passes and dry Mongolian steppes. Our route crosses the area of lake Ak-Kem and Mt Belukha, the highest mountain in Siberia, - both on the UNESCO World Heritage List. Enjoy the wild beauty, and the romantic, peaceful atmosphere of the mysterious Altai mountains, and learn about the local culture of these genuine descendants of Genghis Khan. This route doesn’t require any advanced horse-riding skills; however you need to be in good physical shape and the frequent changes of altitude can be a challenge.
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ITINERARY (view detailed description of the tour)
Day 1 - Moscow
Airport arrival transfer to the hotel
Day 2 - Moscow
Moscow City Centre Walking Tour
Airport departure transfer from the hotel
Flight to Barnaul
Day 3 - Barnaul - Altai
Transfer to Altai by bus
Day 4 - Altai
Start riding to our destination of the trip - Belukha Mountain
Tackling the Kuzuyak pass (1,513 m)
Daily route of approx. 5-6 hours, 19km
Day 5 - Altai
Continue ascending along the Oroktoi brook to the Tukhman brook (2,000 m)
Daily route of approx. 6-7 hours, 14 km
Day 6 - Altai
Tukhman - Tomul pass - Mujnoh range - Soen Chadyr river - river Sarah mouth
Daily route of approx. 5-6 hours, 15 km
Day 7 - Altai
A short active day
Koir – Balturdak pass – Green valley
Daily route of approx. 2-3 hours, 18 km
Day 8 - Altai
Tekeliu river – Suluarjry – Suluarjry river – Tekeliu pass
Daily route of approx. 8-9 hours, 35 km
Day 9 - Altai
River Tekeliu - Jarlu Boch pass - Yarlu valley - base camp
Daily route of approx. 4-5 hours, 10 km
Day 10 - Altai
A day hike to the mysterious Ak – Ojouk valley. Return to the base camp
Daily route of approx. 5-7 hours, altitude change 400 m
Day 11 - Altai
The Karatiurek pass ascend (3,060 m). Camping in a virgin cedar glade (2,000 m)
Daily route of approx. 6-8 hours, 23 km, altitude change 1,000 m
Day 12 - Altai
Gradual descent down the Izekeriu and Kucherla river. Riding down to our base camp “Vysotnik”
Daily route of approx. 7-8 hours, 21 km
Day 13 - Altai
Riding down to our base camp “Vysotnik”. Stop to see ancient petroglifs
Daily route of approx. 5-6 hours, 25 km
Day 14 - Altai - Barnaul
Transfer to Barnaul by bus
Day 15 - Barnaul - Moscow
Airport departure transfer from the hotel
Flight to Moscow
Transfer from the local airport to the international airport
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