Altai - is a large mountainous country, situated in the centre of Asia.
Altai in the translation from the Turkic languages means "Golden
Mountains". And those who have at least once seen the radiance of the
Altai Mountains at sunset will not but agree with this translation. The
Altai nature is remarkable for its purity and virginity. It is one of the
places (which are not at all numerous!!!), where the nature's richness has
been preserved. Thanks to its unique nature, high mountains, clear lakes
and rapid rivers Altai can offer to everyone that type of rest he or she
has been dreaming of. The most popular trips are equestrian ones and
rafting tours. Of course, in each trip there is always an element of
adventurism, exotics and extremes. But it is the most attractive in them
as well, isn't it?
Equestrian tours. Horse riding is very popular in many regions of the
Altai Republic, especially in mountainous ones. One reason for that is
that in Altai there are a lot of beautiful places, where one can get only
on a horse. Actually, it is a very convenient way of traveling: a horse
carries your luggage, so you are free to enjoy the beauty of the
surrounding mountains, rivers and lakes, which are numerous along the
tours "Zolotoi Klooch" and "A Pearl Necklace of the Lakes".
Rafting. Altai may rightfully be called one of the centers of aquatic
tourism in Russia. The Altai rivers have become the most popular rivers
for rafting. Annually more than 10 thousand people take part in rafting
along the Middle and Down Katun. The Katun's river basin offers a complex
of obstacles and rapids of all categories - from the first to the top
sixth. The Katun doesn't yield to any other river in Russia in beauty and
power. Nowadays thanks to the modern means of rafting, professional
equipment and trained guides it has become very safe to raft.
Mixed tours. Those who do not want to choose between an equestrian
tour and aquatic one can easily combine both. It is especially for such
people that we have started combined tours, for example a tour "The
Karakoli - the Katun". First you ride on a horse through taiga passing
wonderful lakes, waterfalls and mountains. Then you change your horse to a
boat and rush along an impetuous mountainous river into a raging rapids.
In a short period of time you find yourself both - on the ground and in
water. Altai is friendly and generous. Whatever trip you choose you will
really enjoy blue mountains, clear streamlets and lakes, and health-giving
air of the mountainous country Altai. And we shall do our best to make
your rest comfortable and pleasant. Don't worry about food, equipment,
insurance, etc. We shall provide you with all the necessary things. You
are to take only your personal belongings and good spirits.
Go ahead! We
shall meet in Altai!