To the Shavlin Lakes

The equestrian tourist route begins in the Sargoldik tract (8 km from the village of Bely Bom, Ongudai district, the Altai Republic). The route consists of an active horse part and a day on the shore of Shavlinsky Lake. The route is designed for both tourists with experience in horseback riding, and for beginners of horseback tourists.
The route runs in the high-mountain part of the Central Altai along the northern slopes of the North Chui Ridge. The average height of the travel area is 2500 meters above sea level.

The landscapes of the area have a pronounced alpine appearance - pico-shaped, covered with eternal snow and glaciers peaks, steep, steep slopes, deep gorges with
stormy rivers.

Requirements: the route passes through the mountainous taiga area, the elevation difference from 600 to 2500 meters above the sea level The routes pass through sparsely populated and uninhabited territories, completely deprived of the benefits of civilization. The tourist should be ready to travel and not be afraid of hiking conditions and weather adversity.
The route does not require special training. Preliminary consultation with a doctor is recommended, since the trip takes place in the highlands. Tourists should be vaccinated against tick-borne encephalitis.
Riding experience is desirable, but not a prerequisite. Some endurance and sociability are required, it is important to listen to the opinion of experienced guides in non-standard situations. Assistance in daily bivac work is welcome (collection of firewood, bonfire, installation of tents). Each participant is obliged to observe safety and follow the instructions of the instructor.
Children with parents are allowed from 12 years old, independently from 18 years old.

Equipment: to participate in the tour, you must have the following: boots (rubber, leather), preferably with a high shin, Warm jacket, wind - waterproof suit, warm clothes, gloves, headdress, flashlight, rain protection, personal hygiene items, sunglasses, swimsuit, specific medicines (see the full list in the "Memo to the tourist").
We recommend having your own bedroom.

The company provides: accommodation in 2-3 local frame tents, archemaki (special bags for transporting cargo on horses), awning, campfire and kitchen accessories, group first aid kit, sleeping bag, mat, dishes, rain capes.

Meals: During the route, food is prepared at the stake by accompanying staff.
! Don’t forget to read the “Tourist Memo”!

The price includes: food and accommodation in the base camp, transport services under the program, a meeting at the airport at the railway station on the day of arrival on the route, food, rental of equipment, accompanying personnel, rental of horses, bath, insurance.

Possible additional costs: registration of foreign citizens in the migration service, meals at the stop pavilions during the car part; alcoholic beverages; any services offered by third parties; accommodation in a hotel in Barnaul; transfer to the airport on the day of departure.