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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 foot 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 Roerikh and attracts hundreds of admirers of his painting every year. In 1995 the government of Altai Republic established the Belukha nature park. To visit at the foot of Belukha in itself is wonderful, and to go it through the Oroktoy path is a double gift. The main advantage of this path is that it passes along the high altitude, repeatedly opening Belukha from unusual and bewitching angles. Below are beautiful valleys, clouds are floating past. In addition, this route provides access to Tekelyu waterfall - the highest waterfall in Altai, absolutely luxurious. There are rocks, slopes, lakes, valleys, passes, rivers. In a word, on this route there is everything that can be. The route includes the maximum possible number of beautiful places in 10 days. You don’t have to get bored at all. In any weather. After such a route, the feeling that you were not in civilization for not 10 days, but eternity. All 10 days of the active route you are accompanied by pack horses that carry food, tents and other equipment.

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Itinerary

Day 1. Gorno-Altaisk – Ust-Koksa
Departure from Gorno-Altaisk at 9.00-11.00 a.m. Transfer to Ust-Koksa (375 km). The road passes through the well-known Chuya Highway among rocky ridges of the Altai Mountains, followed by Kanskaya steppe in Uymonskaya valley. Arriving at Ust-Koksa village to the tourist complex. Accommodation at tents. Lunch. Getting equipment. Safety-awareness briefing. Dinner.(LD)
Day 2. Tyungur – Kucherla River
After transfer to Tyungur we change to GAZ-66 spetial off-road car to move at Elan place (around 12 km). The Kucherla River (from Altai “Kudzhurly”, which means «with saline soils»), formed by the confluence of two mountain streams, Myushtu- Ayry and Koni-Ayry, has an amazing milky- turquoise water. The total length of the river is about 50 km. It cuts a lot of ridges and moraines, beats against the gorges, forming an almost continuous chain of challenging rapids. On the way — visiting a rocky cave near the Kuylyu river, in which niche you can see more than 100 cave paintings. Accommodation at tents. Distance: 74 km (vehicle), 12 km (on foot) (BLD)
Day 3. Kucherla lake
The lake is 5220 m long, at 1790 m above sea level elevation, 900 m wide and 55 m deep. The Kucherla Valley has more than 40 tectonic, corrie and moraine lakes. The Kucherla Lake is the largest of them. It is closed by mountain ridges from east and west with loosened rocks up to 3,000 m high, narrow valley of the Kucherla from south and moraine deposits that create a dam from north. The lake is filled with ice, greenishblue water. Trekking distance – 18 km. Overnight at tents. (BLD).
Day 4. Kara-Tyurek pass
Moving under Kara-Tyurek pass. The camp is at the timber line. Trekking distance – 7 km. Overnight at tents. (BLD)
Day 5. Climbing up Kara-Tyurek pass
Difficulty category — 1A, 3060 m, the nature of obstacles — talus, with a spectacular panoramic view of Belukha Mountain and endless peaks of Katun ridge. It provides a good opportunity for photo and video shooting. Overnight at the base camp at Ak-Kem lake (approx. 2010 m above sea level elevation). Trekking distance – 10 km. Overnight at tents. (BLD)
Day 6. Radial hike to Ak-Kemsky glacier and the lake of Mountain Spirits
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 – 24 km. Overnight at tents. (BLD)
Day 7. Radial hike to Ak-Oyuk river gorge
The Ak-Oyuk riverhead has the most beautiful lakes, each of which has its own unique color: turquoise, green, milky-blue and blue-black. Descending to the base camp after the hike. Lunch. After lunch — excursion to Yarlu valley (optional), where the entire city is built of stones.Trekking distance – 14 km. Overnight at tents. (BLD)
Day 8. Moving to Tekelyu waterfall
On this day, remove the camp and go to the river Tekelyu. After lunch, radial excursion to one of the most beautiful waterfalls of Altai — Tekelyu. Height is more than 40 m. Trekking distance – 12 km. Overnight at tents. (BLD)
Day 9. Gul’daira
Going to the mountain lake Guldaira (2150 m). Overnight on the waterside. Trekking distance – 8 km. Overnight at tents. (BLD)
Day 10. Tukhman
A large transition from Lake Gul’dairy to the nearest good camp with water. The route traverses the slopes of the ranges, partially entering the territory of the Saylyugemsky national park of federal significance. Trekking distance – 15 km. Overnight at tents. (BLD)
Day 11. Return to Ust-Koksa
On this day, for the last time on the route, you will be able to admire Belukha from a good sight, then the path will abruptly descend down along the Orokta stream. Big car GAZ-66 will be waiting for you near the Ak-Kem River to move through the Kuzuyak pass to the village of Thyungur. Transfer to Ust-Koksa village. Distance: 18 km (on foot) + 84 km (vehicle). Overnight at tents. (BLD)
Day 12. Departure to Gorno-Altaisk
Breakfast.Equipment returns. Rest. Horse ridding and rafting are availible for extra payment. Lunch. 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 oldbelievers more then 300 years ago. There are two museums in Verhniy Uymon village: Ethnographical museum named after famous artist Rerih and Museum of Old-Believers’ religious traditions and culture. After the excursions, departure to Gorno-Altaisk (375 km) at 17:00 or 21.00. (BL)
Day 13. Arrival in Gorno-Altaisk
Estimated arrival time in Gorno-Altaisk — 00:10 or 3:00.
Day 1
Departure from Gorno-Altaisk at 9.00-11.00 a.m. Transfer to Ust-Koksa (3...
Day 2
After transfer to Tyungur we change to GAZ-66 spetial off-road car to mo...
Day 3
The lake is 5220 m long, at 1790 m above sea level elevation, 900 m wide...
Day 4
Moving under Kara-Tyurek pass. The camp is at the timber line. Trekking ...
Day 5
Difficulty category — 1A, 3060 m, the nature of obstacles — ...
Day 6
Ascending the mountain pass of Kara-Tyurek (3060 m). From the top of the...
Day 7
The Ak-Oyuk riverhead has the most beautiful lakes, each of which has it...
Day 8
On this day, remove the camp and go to the river Tekelyu. After lunch, r...
Day 9
Going to the mountain lake Guldaira (2150 m). Overnight on the waterside...
Day 10
A large transition from Lake Gul’dairy to the nearest good camp with wat...
Day 11
On this day, for the last time on the route, you will be able to admire ...
Day 12
Breakfast.Equipment returns. Rest. Horse ridding and rafting are availib...
Day 13
Estimated arrival time in Gorno-Altaisk — 00:10 or 3:00.
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 07.07.2021, 25.07.2021, 12.08.2021
Price per person, EUR 490
 
  • All the costs are valid at the date of publication and are subject to reconfirmation at the time of booking.

What is included

  • 3-course meal (except meals on the road)
  • service according to the program
  • services of guides
  • camping equipment: tents, sleeping bags, mats, backpacks, fire equipment, first- aid kit
  • health insurance and accident insurance for the tour
  • Ust-Koksa - Tyungur - Ust-Koksa transfer
  • horses for transportation of food and public equipment
  • excursion to Verkhniy Uymon village on the 12-th day
  • entrance tickets to Old Believers’ Museum and the Roerich family’s Museum (Local History Museum named after N.K.Roerich)
  • recreational fees
  • Transfer by GAZ-66 from “Three birches” camp to Tyungur

Supplements & Discounts

  • air tickets
  • 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
  • meals on the road
  • bath-house at Kucherla lake, Ak-Kem lake

Additional info

Every participant of the tour should have:

— Down jacket or a warm jacket
— Waterproof clothing (raincoat, jacket, pants)
— Trekking shoes
— Sneakers and shale (light slippers)
— Personal sitting mat
— Warm sport suit and a warm hat
— Cotton gloves
— T-Shirts (2 — 3 pieces)
— Shorts
— Woolen socks (2 pairs)
— Thin socks (3-4 pairs)
— Sun cap
— Sunglasses and sunblocking cream
— Swimsuit / trunks
— Flashlight
— Jackknife
— Matches
— Batteries for your devices
— Personal set of dishes
— Personal hygiene items
— Medicine: plasters, bandages, elastic bandages, iodine, painkillers etc.


Carrying personal belongings:

Horses are for transportation of food and public equipment only. You still need to carry backpack with your own belongings (8-12 kg). You can order horse if you want to go without backpack (for additional payment). Additional horse can bring belongings of two persons.

Entry permission:

For entry in the Ust-Koksinsky district, foreign citizens must provide some relevant documents to cross the border zone, 60 days prior the proposed date of entry! Foreign citizens should submit the following documents to travel agency: — copy of passport — address — phone number — information on the work site (name, address, phone number)  
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