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| Tour Name | Multa lakes (#35), Trekking |
| Location | Russia, Altay |
| Route | Chuyski Trakt, Belukha Peak, Katun River |
| Tour Type | Trekking, class: Medium, effort required: Easy |
| Price per person / per group |
| Tours | Multa lakes |
| Prices | USD 610.00 |
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| Price per person per day | USD 50.83 |
| Price Comments | The price includes:
- full board (except the meal on the way)
- excursions per program with entrance fees
- transfer from Novosibirsk or Barnaul to the starting point of the route and back to Novosibirsk or Barnaul
- guides/interpreters
- special equipment when needed
- insurance
- invitation letter for Russian visa
For extra payment:
- meeting at the airport
- accommodation in hotels in Novosibirsk
- pack horse (one horse can carry up to 50-60 kg of load)
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| Max Group Size | 15 persons |
| Trekking size | 118 meters (mile?) |
| Duration | 12 days |
| Included | Paperwork, Accommodation (Camping), Equipment Rental, Full Board, Breakfast, Excursions, Transfers (Local), Insurance, Guides, Interpreters, Crew |
| Accommodation, | camping and tent |
| Meals | Full board (except the meal on the way)
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| Transport | A/c coach. Arrival from Novosibirsk at 08:30 a.m., from Barnaul at 01:00 p.m. |
| Description | Ust-Koksinsky district with its unique mountain landscapes and bright colors of sub alpine meadows is one of the most wonderful and mysterious areas in the Altai. Leaving behind the vast Uymon Valley, decorated with the chains of picturesque hills, travelers get into the Valley of Multa River. Climbing up the headlong Multa River, they come up to the three majestic Multa lakes. In 1991 the Upper Multa Lake became a part of Katun nature reserve. This tour opens to travelers a world of beautiful lakes and ancient mountains in a remote area of the Altai where the pristine nature still exists.
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| Itinerary | Day 1. Transfer Novosibirsk – Seminsky pass.
Leaving Novosibirsk at 8.30 a.m. Leaving Barnaul at 01:00 p.m. From the town of Biysk the road goes along the famous Chuysky Tract, once a main route of Russia - China trade. Leaving the town of Gorno-Altaisk behind the travelers get into the world of Altai mountains and Altai Culture. Overnight in Seminsky pass, the highest point of Chuysky Tract (1894 meters). Overnight in camping.
Day 2. Early wake up. Travelers leave for Multa-Maralnik at 9.00 a.m. The road goes a little bit along the famous Chuysky tract among the rock cliffs of the Altai mountains, then turns right and runs through the Kanskaya steppe and finishes in the Uymon valley. The change of sceneries and various nature landscapes gives to a traveler a general impression of this part of Asia, which still keeps the memories of Mongolian herds and of seekers of spiritual enlightenment. Arrival in the village Multa-Maralnik to the frontier between civilization and wilderness. The village is situated on a picturesque bank of the mountain river Multa. The valley of Multa river is well known not only for its unique natural environment. The people who live there are the decedents of old-believers and still keep the traditions of their ancestors.
Day 3. Multa-Maralnik – Low Multa lake.
Travelers go up Multa river. There are a lot of mushrooms and berries on the way. They come up to Low Multa lake with extremely clean water and a pebble shore. When the weather is still, the mirror-like surface of the lake reflects clouds drifting in the blue sky and the peaks of surrounding mountains. Situated at the altitude of 1710 meters the Low Multa lake favors the traveler with the clean mountain air, calmness and the touch of nature.
Day 4. Tour to the Upper Multa lake, which hides in the deep rock circus near the glacier at the altitude of 1860 meters. The path goes over the place called “Shumy”. It is a natural isthmus between two lakes that is formed by huge stones; some of them are 20 meters in diameter. Water, running through this dam, produces a loud noise, which makes a sharp contrast with the stillness of two lakes. On the way travelers can see a few small waterfalls on the steep slopes of Katun ridge and the icy and snowy peaks of surrounding mountains.
Day 5. Day for relaxation.
Day 6. Low Multa lake – Kuyguk lake.
Travelers go up Kuyguk river. The base camp is set up among the majestic Siberian pines next to the wonderful Kuyguk waterfall (25 meters). In the middle of a high wall that blocks the valley the impetuous stream makes a way down with a loud roar, hiding itself in a mist of water splashes.
Day 7. Relaxation. Excursion to a mountain lake (2270 meters) for those, who wish.
Day 8. Kuyguk lake – Akchan lake.
Climbing up the mountain pass (2520 meters), travelers pass by a mirror-like lake, several murmuring waterfalls and alpine tundra. An exiting view on Kolban mountain and Akchan lake is unfolded in front of a traveler from the top of the pass. The water in Akchan lake has a wonderful turquoise color. Overnight on a high plateau that like a bird soars over the lake.
Day 9. Akchan lake – Kolban mountain – Kuyguk lake.
Climbing up Kolban mountain that is said to be sacred. Indigenous people of the Altai attribute many interesting and romantic stories and legends to this mountain. On its summit the traveler gets a feeling of a flight over the rocky peaks of Katun ridge and can feel the cold breathing of the outer space. Like the drops of a sky dew many lakes sparkle in the sun at the mountain’s feet. Every lake has its unique shape and color. Coming back to the base camp next to the Kuyguk waterfall.
Day 10. Kuyguk waterfall – Multa Maralnik.
Travelers come back to Multa Maralnik village going down the Multa river. Time for rest. Russian sauna.
Day 11. Multa Maralnik – Seminsky pass
At 3.00 p.m. an excursion around Verhniy Uymon village The village is one of the oldest settlements in the area and was founded by religious group of old-believers more then 300 years ago. According to the legend the old-believers escaping the hard yoke of serfdom were looking for White Water Land, the country of justice. They thought that this fertile land was situated in the Altai, where the white waters of Katun river flow. There are two museums in Verhniy Uymon village: Ethnographical museum named after famous artist Nikolay Rerih and Museum of old-believers’ religious traditions and culture. Arrival in Seminsky pass at 10.00 p.m. Overnight in tents.
Day 12. Transfer Seminsky pass – Novosibirsk
Departure in Barnaul at 4.00 p.m., in Novosibirsl at 9.00 p.m. |
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| Kuyguk lake |
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| Kolban Mountain |
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| The walk of autumn |
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| Middle Multa lake |
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| The water goes through the natural isthmus “Shumy”
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| September morning on the Low Multa lake |
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| When the weather is still, the mirror-like surface of the lake reflects clouds drifting in the blue sky and the peaks of surrounding mountains
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| Natural isthmus “Shumy” |
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| Water, running through this dam, produces a loud noise, which makes a sharp contrast with the stillness of two lakes.
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| Crossing the river on a fallen log |
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| Upper Multa lake |
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| The lake hides in the deep rock circus near the glacier at the altitude of 1860 meters.
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