Discover The Wild Beauty Of The Siberian Part Of Russia By Trekking (AL-04)

IncludedServices included in the package price.

• Hotel in Moscow
• Accommodation in tents
• Breakfasts in Moscow
• Full board meals in Altai
• Guided tours & entrance fees
• Tour staff & support
• Group equipment and gear
• Airport transfers
• Visas: checking service
• Consular fees: Russia

Not includedServices not included in the package price.

• Personal equipment
• Personal travel insurance
• Optional excursions

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Moscow

ItineraryAccommodation

Hotel Ibis Centre Bakhrushina 3*,
MoscowPart of the Ibis collection, the Moscow Centre Bakhrushina Hotel is an excellent choice if you’re looking for a value hotel with facilities you can trust. Situated within the meander of the Moskva River, it’s centrally located a half hour stroll from Red Square or the Kremlin and within easy reach of the Paveletskaya metro station.

Day 1

Transfer from the airport to the hotel

Arrival in Moscow. Our driver will meet you in the arrival sector with a Go Russia sign board. Transfer to the hotel.

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Moscow

Day 2

Moscow City Centre Walking Tour

Transfer from the hotel to the airport

During the tour we will walk around major cultural and historical points in Moscow. We will visit the Red Square and take a stroll along the nearby pedestrian zone. In the afternoon you will be transferred to the airport for your overnight flight to Barnaul

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Domestic flight: Moscow - Barnaul

Day 2

Flight to Barnaul: Moscow - Barnaul

Overnight flight to Barnaul.

Barnaul / Altai

ItineraryAccommodation

Basecamp Vysotnik,
TiungurBase camp Vysotnik is situated on a picturesque bank of the Katun River in a forest area with birches, cedars and larch trees, near the village of Tiungur, 750 km by car from Barnaul. There is a three-storied wooden guest house, two-storied wooden tourist shelter, café, banya (Russian sauna), parking zone, camping place, storage room, volleyball and badminton grounds, outdoor facilities: wash-stands and lavatories. Tents while trekking in Altai,
Altai While in Altai your accommodation will be in tents. We normally use Red-Fox, Talberg or Husky tents. The tents are mosquito proof, they offer a large entrance, comfortable tent height, ridge ventilation and are very quick and easy to pitch and take down. If you are a single traveller, you will get your own tent and will not have to share with others.

Basecamp Ak-Kem,
Altai MountainsBasecamp Ak-Kem is situated in Altai Mountains on the bank of the Ak-Kem River in a forest area at the height of 1.950 m. There are wooden tourist shelters, administrative building with a canteen, banya, camping place with 4-persons big tents, volleyball ground. This is the basic camp for Belukha ascents.

Day 3

Coach: Barnaul - Altai

Arrival at the base camp “Vysotnik” (750 km, transfer duration 12-13 hours). “Welcome” dinner

Overnight in tents

Transfer by bus (750 km, 12 - 13 hours) to the base camp “Vysotnik”. We travel by coach from the airport to the base camp “Vysotnik”, situated in a picturesque place. There are no highways on most of the territory of the Altai, therefore we have to use ordinary roads through the mountains. The coach trip takes approx. 12-13 hours. On arrival, a “welcome” dinner will help you to relax after this long journey. Overnight in tents.

Day 4

Base camp - Kuzuyak pass (1,513 m)

Daily route of approx. 5-6 hours, 600 m altitude change

Overnight in tents

In the morning we start trekking from our base camp (850 m). The path goes through Kucherla, the last populated area on our way to the mountains. Then we will follow a path through the forest where we can see plenty of mushrooms, berries, and various kinds of trees and grasses. Today we explore the Kuzuyak pass (1,513 m). The pass isn't high but the going is quite challenging - this is the first test for our stamina. Camping on the banks of Ak-Kem, a mountain river whose cool waters will help you to relax. Daily route of approx. 6-8 hours, 19 km, ascent 656 m, descent 524 m. Overnight in tents.

Day 5

Continue ascending along the Oroktoi brook to the Tukhman brook (2,000 m)

Daily route of approx. 6-7 hours, 14km

Overnight in tents

We continue ascending along the Oroktoi brook to the Tukhman brook (2,000 m). We will observe how the panorama and the vegetation changes from the taiga - deep Siberian forest - to high alpine meadows. Overnight at a picturesque place with a great view of Belukha, the highest mountain in Siberia, and surrounding peaks. Daily route of approx. 6-7 hours, 11 km, ascent 1,224 m. Overnight in tents.

Day 6

Continue trekking up to our camp site on the shore of lake Kulduairy

Daily route of approx. 5-6 hours hiking, altitude change 100m

Overnight in tents

This day could be called a walk under the clouds. We will follow a trail until the final moderate descent to our camp site on the shore of lake Kulduairy. We may even catch sight of a hare or a deer along the way. Daily route of approx. 7-8 hours, 15 km, ascent 334 m, descent 438 m. Overnight in tents.

Day 7

Tekeliu river - optional hike to see the highest waterfall of Altai - the Tekeliu waterfall

Daily route of approx. 5-6 hours, altitude change 500m

Overnight in tents

We have a short distance to walk today - just a moderate ascent and we find ourselves at a plateau with a panoramic view of the Katunskii range with its strangely shaped cliffs. After a short but steep descent, we reach our campsite on the banks of the Tekeliu river. In the afternoon we have an optional hike upstream along the river to see the highest waterfall of Altai - the Tekeliu waterfall. Daily route of approx. 3-4 hours, 10 km, ascent 233 m, descent 544 m. Overnight in tents.

Day 8

River Tekeliu - Sarybel pass ascend (2,300 m) - base camp (2,000 m)

Daily route of approx. 6-7 hours, altitude change 600m

Overnight in tents

We cross the river Tekeliu and start ascending the Sarybel pass (2,300 m). Tekeliu in the Altaic language means "a place where mountain goats live" and we may indeed see some goats here if we are lucky. You will never forget the special moment of discovering the beauty of lake Ak-kem for the first time. Walking across the Ak-kem river, we will cross a shaky bridge, and in a half an hour we'll reach our base camp (2,000 m). There is a canteen, a Russian banya and a traditional Altai building - Ail (a type of wooden yurt) there. This camp offers you breath-taking views over the huge snowy majestic Mount Belukha. Daily route of approx. 7-8 hours, 15 km, ascent 532 m, descent 553 m. Overnight in tents.

Day 9

A day hike to the mysterious ravine Yarlu. Return to the base camp

Overnight in tents

A day hike to the Ak - Ojouk valley which is famous for its beautiful seven lakes or a day hike to the mysterious ravine Yarlu. The unreal colours of the ravine will remain etched in your memory forever. There is a strong belief that the area around lake Ak-Kem has a powerful energy. Here you may meet very different people - from hermits to people believing in UFOs. There is a stone town here being built by people who have come to this place from all over the world to meditate near the sacred mountain Belukha. Return to the base camp. Daily route of approx. 5-7 hours, 7 km, ascent 227 m, descent 227 m. Overnight in tents.

Day 10

The Karatiurek pass ascend (3,060 m). Camping in a virgin cedar glade (2,000 m)

Daily route of approx. 6-8 hours, altitude change 1,000 m

Overnight in tents

Today we ascend the Karatiurek pass (3,060 m). There may be some snow on the pass. After a while we’ll start our descent. The temperature will rise and the vegetation become rich again. Another bewitching ravine appears on the way - the Kucherlinskoe ravine. Camping in a virgin cedar glade (2,000 m). Daily route of approx. 6-8 hours, 11 km, ascent 1,000 m, descent 750 m. Overnight in tents.

Day 11

Camping on the shore of one of the most beautiful lakes in Altai – lake Kucherla

Daily route of approx. 4-6 hours, altitude change 300m

Overnight in tents

We continue descending through the mountain taiga forest. Camping on the shore of one of the most beautiful lakes in Altai - lake Kucherla. Daily route of approx. 4-6 hours, 8 km, descent 523 m. Overnight in tents.

Day 12

Trekking through the Kucherla ravine

Daily route of approx. 5-6 hours, altitude change 300m

Overnight in tents

Trekking through the Kucherla ravine. Daily route of approx. 7-8 hours, 14 km, descent 451 m. Overnight in tents.

Day 13

Gradual descent down the Kucherla river. Trekking to our base camp “Vysotnik”. Farewell dinner

Gradual descent down the Kucherla river. On our way we’ll make a stop to see an ancient grotto and petroglyphs (prehistoric drawings) on a rock, which are several thousand years old. We cross a seemingly endless field and finally reach our base camp “Vysotnik”. Our last opportunity to experience a Russian banya (sauna, optional) during the tour. Farewell dinner. Daily route of approx. 4-6 hours, 19 km, descent 350 m. Overnight in tents.

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Altai / Barnaul

Day 14

Coach: Altai - Barnaul

Transfer from camp Vysotnik to Barnaul.

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Barnaul / Moscow

Day 15

Transfer from the hotel to the airport

Flight to Moscow: Barnaul - Moscow

Transfer from the local airport to the international airport

Our driver will meet you in the hotel lobby. Transfer to the airport for your flight back home.

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Note on pricing:

1. All prices are per person, in British Pounds. All included services are listed in the tour dossier and the section “Included” in the tour description.
2. Price “Including flight” is subject to airfare availability and will be reconfirmed upon your booking. We advise not to delay with booking your tour as airfares may go up.
3. Price “Excluding flight” does not cover airfare, you are free to book your own flights.
4. Single supplement goes towards single room (cabin for cruises) accommodation.
5. “Train upgrade” supplement means an upgrade for a compartment for 2 people and refers to overnight trains only. Advisable to book if you prefer more privacy and comfort during your overnight train journeys. Read more about train upgrade.