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Krasnoyarsk, RUSSIA
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Trekking tour Towards the Aktru valley
560 € 8 days/7 nights
Regions: Altai mountains
Cities and locations: Barnaul - North-Chuysky Range
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Tour description

The destination of the Southern Altai is a poorly researched and virgin region which largely bears the characteristics of neighboring Mongolia. Bus part of the trip and staying in the mountains - it's a great opportunity to explore almost all natural zones of the Altai, from pine-hardwood forests reaching a narrow strip along the valley of the Katun River, the Mongolian steppe landscapes in the Kurai basin, to mountain taiga and snow and ice deserts in alpine zone.

The starting and ending point of our trip is Barnaul. Hence, we keep a road traveling to the south to Mongolia along the Chuysky tract, ancient trade route, through two passes to the Altai village Kurai (Altai Republic). Then, crossing the Kurai basin (1700m asl), we reach the valley of Aktru (North-Chuysky ridge). We rise to the ancient moraine, cross the glacial valley, reach the Aktru camping (2150m asl). This campground is located near a glacier Aktru surrounded by pine forest. You will stay in this welcoming mountain-glacial valley.

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Tours in groups / Trekking tours

Briefly about tour

Total duration: 8 days/7 nights

Season: June-August

Tour mileage: 1360 km by bus, 44 km trekking

Number of people in a group: 6-15 pax

Age: 14+ (accompanied by adults)

Level of physical training: the tour is suitable for both experienced and non-experienced travelers

  • Day 1.
    Arrival to Barnaul, meeting in the airport or at the railway station.
    Transfer by bus (10 hrs) to the mountains along Chuysky Tract via Seminsky and Chike-Taman Passes till Kurai Steppe.

    Full day program

    Day 2.
    Trekking into the Altai mountains, uphill, along the river Aktru (9 km).
    Overnight in tents close to the camp of rescue team (2150 m above the sea level).

    Full day program

    Day 3.
    Trekking to the Small Aktru glacier (2235 m), in the valley between the peaks Kara-Tash and Kupol.
    Ice thickness is about 92 meters.
    The trip takes 4 hrs.

    Full day program

    Day 4.
    Round trip to Blue lake (2900 m. asl). It takes 8 hours.
    It's dammed up by moraine.
    If the weather is good, Aktru Peak is visible.
    Return to the camp.

    Full day program

    Day 5.
    Ascent to the Uchitel Pass (3100 m asl), 4 hrs.
    At first the route goes across a pass, then along a rock crest, and then across huge snow bank to the peak.
    Beautiful view on the Kurai hollow and adjacent ridges.
    Descent to the campsite.

    Full day program

    Day 6.
    Free day to rest.
    Outdoor games.

    Full day program

    Day 7.
    Leaving the hospitable Aktru gorge.
    Descent back to the camp Perevalka.
    Farewell camp-fire.
    Visit to a banya is possible.

    Full day program

    Day 8.
    Back transfer by bus.
    Arrival to Barnaul at about 7 pm.
    Stop at the healing spring Arzhaan-Suu.
    Near the spring there is a large market with souvenirs, where you can buy maps, books, art objects, items of cedar.

    Full day program

    • meeting in Barnaul airport
    • 1-2 instructors (tour guides, English or German speaking)
    • all transfers according to the program
    • meals according to the program
    • excursions according to the program
    • medical and accident insurance
    • equipment rent
    • meals during transfers
    • transfer hotel – airport
    • transportation of luggage to Aktru camp by GAZ – 66
    • banya
    • accommodation in Barnaul hotels
    • personal expenses
    • alcohol drinks
    • The tour is suitable for both experienced and non-experienced travelers. Daily routes (about 5 - 15 km) in a calm tempo require a normal physical form. From tourists expected: endurance, willingness to neglect the usual comfort and assistance in organizing the camp. We don't recommend the tour to people in need of constant medical supervision.

      The program may change due to weather and other adverse conditions. The decision to change the route will be made by guide.

      Provided equipment: Frame 2-3 person tents, rainfly, camp fire set and camp utensils, first aid kit; sleeping bags (on request), backpacks (on request), sleeping pads (on request). Equipment on request should be noted in application form.

      Equipment for the tour: durable, warm, waterproof boots for hiking, sleeping bag for temperatures of 0˚ C, outfit for trekking (approximate list: fluff coat with hood, vest, waterproof windbreaker with hood, sweater, mittens, knitted wool hat), 90 - 110 liters rucksack, alpine mat. Vitamins are recommended. It is welcomed if the clients have their own equipment, but our equipment will be also available for them.

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