Kayaking the Altay Mountains
Siberia was off the list for most kayakers due to the cold war but the rivers there were the most sought after since long. Easily accessible with our Expedition vehicle we will explore the drainages of the Altay mountains located in the border area of Russia, Mongolia, China and Kazakhstan. Great Siberian forests, plenty of Whitewater and Russian hospitality.
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Details |
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Price Includes |
(KY-426) |
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Accommodation Moscow (twin share) |
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Return flight Moscow/Barnaul/Moscow |
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All domestic transport as listed in itinerary |
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All National Park permits & entrance fees |
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Satellite Phone |
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15kg luggage allowance + kayak |
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Comprehensive medical kit |
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All Food/tents ex Barnaul/Moscow |
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Innercity Transport/Sightseeing Guide for Moscow |
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Price Excludes |
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Personal expenses such as drinks, postage, laundry and souvenirs.
Meals during stay in the City
Kayaks, paddles and other equipment (can be arranged on 20$/day)
International flights and departure taxes
Visa and passport fees
Travel insurance
Emergency evacuation
Tips and gratuities
Costs arising from unforeseen events outside the control of Shiva Outdoors(e.g. Landslides |
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Suitability / Level |
Class IV-V (Intermediate / Advanced) |
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Minimum Age |
16 |
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Itinerary
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Day 1: Arrive Moscow, transfer to Hotel, equipment check and briefing. Stay at Hotel. Sightseeing around the Kreml and Red Square.
Day 2: Early morning flight to Barnaul , drive to Gorno Altai. Camp.
Day 3: Drive to Chuya River (IV). A short run to get used to our equipment and Whitewater.Camp.
Day 4: A long drive will get us to the Chulyshman Gorge (IV-V). Camp.
Day 6: The Gorge consists of plenty grade IV Whitewater with long scouting grade V rapids and some small portages. Camp.
Day 7: More grade IV-V rapids during early afternoon we will meet our truck at a bridge. Restock our equipment. Camp.
Day 8: A longer section of grade III's before the river drops again into some mayor medium volume grade V sections. Camp.
Day 9: More rapids to come grade III-IV. Our truck will be waiting for us and we surely will be looking forward to stretch our legs by then.
Day 10: A late start in the morning before we had back up the road for the famous Bashkaush River (IV-V). Camp.
Day 11: The Bashkaush river starts with easy grade III through a grand canyon. High walls will isolate us from the surroundings. Camp.
Day 12: Today we will enter the gorge of the Bashkaush. The river drops and plenty of grades IV and V are ahead. Plenty of challenging Whitewater in an isolated gorge and region. Camp.
Day 13: The Bashkaush seems relentless and plenty of challenging kayaking is ahead. Camp.
Day 14: Our last day on the river will still have plenty of challenging rapids and a mayor portage. The truck will wait for us with all the goodies stored.
Day 15: Relax; clean the equipment, repack and reorganize. Drive to Ala Tau to stock up with Chocolate and other sweets. Camp.
Day 16: Drive to Barnaul . Transfer to Airport. Arrive in Moscow , Transfer to Hotel.
Day 17: Depending on your international flight schedule, sightseeing or relaxing. Transfer to Airport. |
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Accommodation
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Three Star accomodation close to Sherymetyevo Airport. |
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Holidays
Extras |
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We have provided a little
section of extra travel needs that you may need
and to make life easier for our customers. We aim
to provide all the extras you would need; flights,
hotels, insurance, car hire and airport parking.
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