Excursion to Alplagher Actor
Description:
In this excursion, you will not only climb the Teacher Pass and trek to the Blue Lake, but also get acquainted with the nature and culture of the Altai, cross the legendary Chui tract, visit the spectacular Altai Mars - the Kyzyl-Chin tract and the sacred Aru-Kem lake.
Day 1. Journey through the Chui Track. Karakol valley
- Accommodation: Uch Enmek camp, double, shower and toilet on the floor
- Meals included: dinner
Day 2, Karakol Valley. Trekking Lake Aru Kem.
Sacred mountain lake Aru-Kem is another attraction of the Karakol valley. Today we have a day trip to the lake and back. It is interesting that the lake exists as if on its own, independently: no river flows from the lake, its underground springs feed.
- Accommodation: Uch Enmek camp, double, shower and toilet on the floor
- Meals included: breakfast, dinner
Day 3. Journey through the Chui Track. A cast in the Alplagher Actor and acquaintance with the North Chui Ridge.
- Chique-Taman Pass
- Archaeological complex Kalbak-Tash, where there are more than 5000 rock paintings of different eras
- Chui Ooza's famous powerhouse
After lunch we will stop near the famous Geyser Lake, the bottom of which is covered with blue clay. We will admire the panorama of the North Chui Ridge and drive to the farthest part of the village of Kurai, where we will already be waiting for passable cars Zil-131 and Oise. They will make the drop of the group to the parking lot - Transshipment. It is from this place that we will begin our trip to the Actor alplager. We'll set up a camp in Alpluger where we'll spend the next few days. It's campfire night.
- Accommodation: alpine camp for 2-3-4 people
- Meals included: breakfast, dinner
Day 4. Tracking to Teacher Pass (1A). Acclimatization.
After breakfast, you will be instructed and acclimatized to the Teacher Pass, a height of 3100 m. Ascent and descent take about 5 hours. From the top there are stunning views of the Kurai Valley and the valley of the Aktru River. This will be the first test of the strength of the participants. In the evening - a bath and briefing before tomorrow's ascent.
- Accommodation: alpine camp, 2-3-4 people
- Incl. food: breakfast, lunch (dry rations), dinner
Day 5. Trekking to Blue Lake and Actor Glacier
Today we are waiting for a simple trek to the blue lake. From here, the main peak of the North Chui Ridge is clearly visible - Aktru Bashi (4044 m). You can see the famous lake and get a little ice lesson.
- Accommodation: alpine camp, 2-3-4 people
- Incl. food: breakfast, lunch (dry rations), dinner
Day 6, Altai Mars. Chui steppe.
Today we are waiting for a return descent light, a short trip to the Zil-131 and a return to the civilization of the village of Kurai. But this is not the end of the trip, today we will have time to visit another very unusual place! For the red-yellow color of the rocks of this area, the Kyzyl-Chin tract was popularly called Altai Mars. Also, today you will visit the very colorful village of Kosh-Agach and see the peaks of the Yuzhno-Chui ridge.
- Accommodation: camp for 2-3-4 people in the room (shower and toilet in a nearby building)
- Meals included: breakfast, dinner
Day 7. Walk to the threshold of "Baby" or rafting on the Chuya River
Today there will be an opportunity to enjoy the surrounding views and slowly take a walk to the threshold of the “Baby” and the canyon of the Chuya River. In the evening, those who wish can make a raft on r. Chuya (paid separately - 1500 rubles). Chuya is one of the most famous rivers of Altai among water athletes. It is here that the annual alloy competitions are held. Accommodation at the camp. Dinner. Big fire. Also, you can stay on this day at the camp and arrange a day of rest.
- Accommodation: camp for 2-3-4 people in the room (shower and toilet in a nearby building)
- Meals included: breakfast, dinner
Day 8. Souvenir markets. Return transfer.