Middle Katuni rafting

This relatively short route will be full of various impressions for you. The rafting takes place in the middle course of the main water artery of the Altai Mountains - the Katun River, which originates from glaciers sliding from the southern slopes of the highest mountain of Siberia - Belukha (4506 m). Almost all the main obstacles are concentrated on this section of the river, such rapids as Ilgumen, Kadrinskaya Pipe, Shabash, Teldekpen and others. Powerful rapids, ever-changing panorama of the picturesque valley of the Katun River, the acuity of sensations, and more - that is what awaits you during this extreme journey.

Tour programme:
Day 1: Meeting in Gorno-Altaisk, airport (arrival hall).
(Possible meeting in Barnaul (from 800 rubles)
Accommodation at the tourist base "Estate Kit" in houses, preparation for the tour, obtaining equipment, rest, an evening of acquaintances.

Additional excursions, baths are possible.

Day 2: Tour start. Moving (tourbase "Whale" - mouth of the river B. Yaloman (auto 200 km, travel time ~ 5 hours)

Transfer along the famous Chuisky road, which was laid on the site of the old caravan road to the border with Mongolia. The road passes through picturesque places: mountain passes, boms, wide steppes and valleys, ancient burials, mounds and burial grounds.

Camping. Ship assembly. First night at the campfire.

Day 3: Instruction on water tourism techniques. And on your way!!!

Many Shivers with large ramparts, barrels, colorful mountains, a thin thread of the Chui tract, that is what awaits you this day. But the main obstacles will be: the Ilgumen threshold (IV category) with large ramparts. Kadrin pipe, consisting of alternating individual rapids and a Shiver.

Overnight in a picturesque place surrounded by huge pines.

Day 4: Continuation of alloying.

Ahead of the Sabbath threshold (IV category), the name of the threshold in itself says a lot. The adrenaline in your veins will be guaranteed. Good opportunity for photo and video recording of the passage.

Overnight in the Petroglyph parking lot. For an additional fee, you can order a bath from a local resident.

5 Day: Final rafting day.

The river is increasingly slowing down, a good time to admire the beauty of Altai, to photograph and shoot on camera. But do not relax, Katun likes to present surprises. There are still many obstacles ahead: Kayancha thresholds 1, Kayancha 2, Ayala, and of course Teldekpen-I, Teldekpen-II, canyon-type rapids, where the riverbed is narrowed by rocky outlets up to 20-30 meters.

Moving to the tourist base "Estate Kit" 90 km. Delivery of equipment. End of tour.

Transfer to Barnaul (from 800 rubles) is possible