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| Tour Name | Trekking to Multa lakes (#91), Trekking |
| Location | Russia, Altay |
| Route | Chuyski Trakt, Katun River |
| Tour Type | Trekking, class: Medium, effort required: Moderate |
| Price per person / per group |
| Tours | Trekking to Multa lakes |
| Prices | USD 510.00 |
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| Price per person per day | USD 42.50 |
| Price Comments | Not included
- airtickets
- consular fees for visa
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| Max Group Size | 15 persons |
| Trekking size | 118 meters (mile?) |
| Duration | 12 |
| Included | Paperwork, Accommodation (Camping), Equipment Rental, Full Board, Excursions, Transfers (Incl Arrival/Departure), Insurance, Guides, Interpreters |
| Accommodation, | Under canvas
To participate in the route we recommend you to take the following personal wear and equipment
- warm jacket
- rain gear
- trekking boots, trainers and slippers
- track-suit and warm hat
- 2 - 3 T-shirts, shorts
- 4 pairs of simple socks and 2 pairs of warm ones
- cap and sun-glasses
- bathing suit
- flashlight, knife, matches, electric batteries
- personal tableware
- personal hygiene utensils
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| Meals | the 2 day - dinner, supper in the cafe;
the 3 day - breakfast in the cafe;
the 10 day - supper in the cafe;
the 11 day - breafast, lunch in the cafe.
In the other days meals will be cook by guide on fire. You may take a part in this. |
| Transport | By bus (mini-bus), on foot |
| 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. |
| Itinerary | 1 Transfer Novosibirsk – Ust-Koksa.
Leaving Novosibirsk at 8.00 p.m. Place of departure – 65, Sovetskaya street.
Leaving Barnaul at 11.50 p.m. Place of departure – “Centralnaya” hotel.
The road goes along the famous Chuysky Tract, once a main route of Russia - China trade. The road goes along Kanskaya steppe and finishes its run in Uymoskaya valley. The change of different landscapes and natural zones provides the traveler with general impression of this unique region of Asia. bus 825 km
2 Ust-Koksa. Arrival in Ust-Koksa. Dinner. Getting the equipment. Instructing. Supper. bus
3 Multa-Maralnik – Low Multa lake.
Early awakening. Breakfast at 09.00 a.m. Transfer to Multa-Maralnik at 11.00 a.m.
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. bus
on foot 41 km
13 km
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. on foot 30 km
5 Travelers go up Kuyguk river. The base camp is set up among the majestic Siberian pines next to the wonderful Kuyguk waterfall (25 meters). On foot 9 km
6 Ascention on top (2909 meters). From the top the spectacular panoramic view on Belukha Mountain and endless snow peaks of Katun ridge unfolds in front of the traveler. It is a good opportunity to make pictures from the bird’s eye view where the presence of eternal outer space is clear and tangible. on foot 6 km
7 Relaxation. Excursion to a mountain lake (2270 meters) for those, who wish. on foot 5 km
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. on foot 18 ??
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. on foot 21 ??
10 Travelers come back to Ust-Koksa village.
Going down the Multa river. Transfer to Ust-Koksa. Banya. Supper on foot
bus 16 ??
41 km
11 Time for rest. After the lunch transfer to 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. There are two museums in Verhniy Uymon village: Ethnographical museum named after famous artist Rerih and Museum of old-believers’ religious traditions and culture. After excursion departure in Barnaul/Novosibirsk at 05.00 p.m. by bus 825 km
12 Arrival in Barnaul at 06.00 a.m. Arrival in Novosibirsk at 11.00 a.m. by bus
Trekking to Multa lakes
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.
Tour price:
Activities Trekking Total trekking length: 118 km
Tour duration: 12 days Trekking duration: 8 days
Group size: 5-15 persons Guides’ assistance: 1-2 guides
Air temperature: day: +12+28 C, night: +5+15 C
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