Rafting on the Katun
An adventure in the Altai Mountains of Siberia! Begin with the sites of Moscow: the Red Square, Kremlin, and St. Basil’s Cathedral. Travel to rural Siberia for a homestay and cultural exchange. 8 days of rafting the high volume, big waves of the Katun River as it winds through the Altai Mountains
Quick Facts
Tour Season: Summer
Trip Length: 16 Days
Trip Price: From $3100.
Activity Level: Moderate
Arrival City: Moscow, Russia
Meeting Place: Moscow, Russia
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- Explore Moscow’s famous sites: Red Square, Kremlin, St. Basil’s Cathedral, and more..
- Hotel within walking distance of the Red Square
- Travel to Barnaul – the capital of Siberia’s Altai Region
- Homestay with a local Siberian family – a unique look into the culture of rural Russia
- Drive to the put-in of the Katun River, camping along the way and visiting villages
- Put-in on the big volume Katun River (often considered the “Colorado River” of Russia)
- 8 full days of rafting – many Class 3 and 4 rapids, rolling wave trains, and side hikes
- Camping each night on big, sandy beaches surrounded by beech and pine forests. Russian folksongs in the evening around the campfire.
- One lay-over day where we can hike to ancient petroglyphs and enjoy a traditional Russian river sauna Russian guides accompany our trip and teach us about their culture
- Return to Barnaul for a festive farewell dinner before transferring back to Moscow and home.
Departure Dates:
2011 Dates:
July 26
July 26
Trip Length:
16 Days
Trip Price:
From $3100.
Deposit:
$600.
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