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Overview

Mountain Belukha, the highest peak in Siberia, flies up with two summits: Western Belukha (4440 m) and Eastern Belukha (4506 m).  The glacier shield of Belukha, which covers the largest part of the mountain ridge, occupies the territory of 70 sq km and is the source of Katun river. The steep peaks of Belukha, sparkling masses of ice, vertical rocky walls charm the travelers from afar and inspire them with awe and excitement. At the mountain’s feet among the space mysteries of snow and rocks you become aware that the man is not always the measure of all things. According to one Asian legend Mountain Belukha is a future Northern Shambala a mystical country of spiritual wisdom. This area is associated with the famous Russian artist Nikolay Rerikh and attracts hundreds of admirers of his painting every year. In 1995 the government of Altai Republic established the Belukha nature park.

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Tour route

Itinerary

Day 1. Ust-Koksa
Pick up from Gorno-Altaisk at 10:00 (375 km). Leaving Novosibirsk and Barnaul the day before at 20:00 and 23^50 accordingly. Arrival in Ust-Koksa. Accommodation at tents at the tourist center. Lunch. Getting the equipment. Instructing. Dinner.   (LD)
Day 2. Kucherla River
Breakfast. 08:00 Transfer to Tiungur (74 km). Going up the Kucherla river.
The Kucherla river (in Altai Kudzhur-ly means «with saline soils») has a wonderful milky-turquoise  water. The total length of the river is about 50 km. On the way in a rock cave next to the Kyulu river the ancient people created more than 100 rock paintings. Since the ancient times people have settled down under the shadow of Mysterious Belukha Mountain.  More ten paintings are situated on the surrounding rocks not far away from the cave. Trekking distance – 12 km. Overnight at tents. (BLD).
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Day 3. Kucherla lake
Radial excursion to  Kucherla lake, that is  at the altitude of 1780 m. The lake is 5220 m long, 900 m wide and 55 m deep. There is fish, which leave the running circles on the lake surface, sometimes disturbs its blue-green waters. Trekking distance – 18 km. Overnight at tents. (BLD)
Day 4. Kara-Tyurek
Trekking to Kara-Tyurek passage. Setting a tent camp on the top boarder of the forest. Trekking distance – 7 km. Overnight at tents. (BLD)
Day 5. Kara-Tyurek
Ascending the mountain pass of Kara-Tyurek (3060 m). From the top of the pass the spectacular panoramic view on Belukha Mountain and endless snow peaks of Katun ridge unfolds in front of the traveler. It is a good opportunity to make pictures from the bird’s eye view where the presence of eternal outer space is clear and tangible. Overnight at Ak-Kem lake. Trekking distance – 10 km. Overnight at tents. (BLD)
Day 6. Radial excursion to the Ak-Kem glacier
Radial excursion to the foot of Belukha to the realm of scalding ice and icy caves at the feet of the incredibly high vertical wall of the Ak-Kem glacier. Trekking distance – 24 km. Overnight at tents. (BLD)
Day 7. Radial excursion to the Ak-Oyuk River and to the Valley of Seven Lakes
In the river head of Ak-Oyuk there are very beautiful lakes with unique colors. Trekking distance – 14 km. Overnight at tents. (BLD)
Day 8.Ak-Kem
Trekking down the speedy Ak-Kem river with milky-white water. The word Ak-Kem means White Water in Turkish language and corresponds with the reality. The river starts in Ak-Kem glacier and carries in its steams the tiny pieces of white limestones from the slopes of Belukha. Trekking distance – 16 km. Overnight at tents. (BLD)
Day 9. Ust-Koksa
Travelers come back to Tyungur village. Transfer by vehicle to Ust-Koksa (84 km). Trekking distance – 8 km. Transfer to Ust-Koksa (64 km).  Accommodation at tents at the tourist center. Dinner. (BLD)
Day 10. Verhniy Uymon village
Time for rest. After the lunch transfer to Verhniy Uymon village. The village is one of the oldest settlements in the area and was founded by religious group of old-believers more than 300 years ago. There are two museums in Verhniy Uymon village: Ethnographical museum named after famous artist Nikolay Roerih and Museum of old-believers’ religious traditions and culture. After excursion departure for Barnaul (640 km)/ Novosibirsk (825 km) at 17:00 or to Gorno-Altaisk (at 22:00) 375 km.  (BL)
Day 11. Arrival in Gorno-Altaisk, Barnaul, Novosibirsk
06:00 Arrival in Gorno-Altaisk. 07:00 Arrival in Barnaul. 10:00 Arrival in Novosibirsk.
Day 1
Pick up from Gorno-Altaisk at 10:00 (375 km). Leaving Novosibirsk and Ba...
Day 2
Breakfast. 08:00 Transfer to Tiungur (74 km). Going up the Kucherla river.
Day 3
Radial excursion to  Kucherla lake, that is  at the altitude of 1780 m. ...
Day 4
Trekking to Kara-Tyurek passage. Setting a tent camp on the top boarder ...
Day 5
Ascending the mountain pass of Kara-Tyurek (3060 m). From the top of the...
Day 6
Radial excursion to the foot of Belukha to the realm of scalding ice and...
Day 7
In the river head of Ak-Oyuk there are very beautiful lakes with unique ...
Day 8
Trekking down the speedy Ak-Kem river with milky-white water. The word A...
Day 9
Travelers come back to Tyungur village. Transfer by vehicle to Ust-Koksa...
Day 10
Time for rest. After the lunch transfer to Verhniy Uymon village. The vi...
Day 11
06:00 Arrival in Gorno-Altaisk. 07:00 Arrival in Barnaul. 10:00 Ar...
Legend: B – breakfast, L – lunch, D – dinner. The sequence of the tour passage can be changed. Staff of the combined group may vary during the trip.
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Day 1. Start Tour

Meeting at the airport, transfer to the city of Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky (25 km). Accommodation at a hotel, rest. In the evening - excursion to Paratunka resort center, swimming in thermal water poolMeeting at the airport, transfer to the city of Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky (25 km). Accommodation at a hotel, rest. In the evening - excursion to Paratunka resort center, swimming in thermal water poolMeeting at the airport, transfer to the city of Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky (25 km).

Meeting at the airport, transfer to the city of Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky (25 km). Accommodation at a hotel, rest. In the evening - excursion to Paratunka resort center, swimming in thermal water poolMeeting at the airport, transfer to the city of Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky (25 km). Accommodation at a hotel, rest. In the evening - excursion to Paratunka resort center, swimming in thermal water poolMeeting at the airport, transfer to the city of Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky (25 km).

Meeting at the airport, transfer to the city of Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky (25 km). Accommodation at a hotel, rest. In the evening - excursion to Paratunka resort center, swimming in thermal water poolMeeting at the airport, transfer to the city of Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky (25 km). Accommodation at a hotel, rest. In the evening - excursion to Paratunka resort center, swimming in thermal water poolMeeting at the airport, transfer to the city of Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky (25 km)

Dates & Rates

*Price per person, EUR
Dates 19.06.2021 28.06.2021 07.07.2021 16.07.2021 25.07.2021 03.08.2021 12.08.2021 21.08.2021 30.08.2021 08.09.2021
Price EUR per person 460
 
  • All the rates are valid at the date of publication and are subject to reconfirmation at the time of booking.

What is included

  • accommodation at tents at tourist center in Ust-Koksa (Days 2 and 10)
  • meals per programme
  • excursions per program with entrance fees (Day 11)
  • transfer from Novosibirsk/Barnaul to the starting point of the route and back to Novosibirsk/Barnaul
  • English-speaking guides service
  • special equipment (tent, sleeping bag, mat, backpack, equipment for camp-fire)
  • all permits and visa support
  • pack-horses rental (Days 3-6)

Supplements & Discounts

  • air tickets
  • insurance
  • two ways transfers from Novosibirsk (92 EUR) or Barnaul (88 EUR) or Gorno-Altaisk (66 EUR)
  • accommodation in hotels in Novosibirsk or Barnaul or Gorno-Altaisk
  • 10% discount from the tour price & transfer price for children under 14 y.o

Additional info

Trek conditions

There are 10 days of moderate and strenuous hiking by varied landscapes (maximum elevation is 3 060 m). Long passages are quite demanding, though technically they are not hard, a reasonable degree of fitness is required. The trekkers either carry all their personal belongings plus 6-8 kg p/person of communal equipment (tents, cooking pots) and food for 4-5 days or hire horses for the luggage transportation. The weather in mountains changes rather quickly. There may be precipitation. The day temperature is +12+28 C, night: +5+15 C. The guide has the right to change the program due to bad weather and the other unfavorable circumstances.

Meals

In the base camps meals is arranged in the canteen. On the trek the food is cooked on the open fire with a help of a guide. Vegetarian meals is possible (to be requested in advance when booking).

We recommend you to take with you:

— warm jacket
— rain gear
— trekking boots, trainers and slippers
— track-suit and warm hat
— 2-3 T-shirts, shorts
— 4 pairs of simple socks and 2 pairs of warm ones
— cap and sun-glasses
— bathing suit
— flashlight, knife, matches, electric batteries
— personal tableware
— personal hygiene utensils
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