Start and end of the program
The program begins and ends in Barnaul. Meeting of tourists:
At 07:00 - at the exit from the arrival hall of Barnaul airport (3 of 4 flights Moscow - Barnaul arrive before 07:00 am Aeroflot SU 1430 06:00, Ural Airlines U6 651 06:15 and Sibir S7 217 at 06:55, a later flight Aeroflot SU 1432 comes at 08:55. Meeting with a board where a tourist's name or tour operator's logo is printed.
At 08:00 at the main entrance to the railway / train station (under the clock).
If you arrive later than 08:00, it is necessary to pre-notify the manager. Visitors arriving before the tour starting will be met by the guide at 08:30 in the hotel lobby where you are staying.
After the arrival a breakfast will be served in a coffee shop in the city center, after that a brief Barnaul city tour and departure to the Lake Teletskoye to the place of the first overnight. Unnecessary traveling luggage can be deposited in the office of the company.
Transport
For the journey we use a comfortable minibus accompanied by a qualified English speaking guide. Tour route passes both asphalt and partly gravel roads.
Time
The difference with Moscow +4 hours.
Meals
1-6 days - breakfast, lunch, dinner
Day 7 - Breakfast, lunch
Day 8 - Breakfast
In hotels and tourist centers meals are served in cafes and restaurants. During crossings in roadside cafes. At Kochevnik camp the guide will cook for tourists.
Tour features
The total distance by bus - 1850 km. We travel from 120 to 400 km, from 3 to 7 hours daily. The route is not extreme, but we should cross some passes, make several radial hiking and 1 snowmobile trip to the taiga. The program may change due to weather adverse conditions. The decision to change the route is taken by guides.
Restrictions
Children under 14 are not allowed to take part in the tour, up to 18 years they should be accomponied by their parents. Please tell us before the trip about your chronic diseases or contraindications to participate in the trip with moderate physical activity.
The tour is not recommended to patients with chronic lung diseases, of cardiovascular, nervous system, musculoskeletal system, if the presence of these diseases can prevent the passage of the route and / or worsen the state of health. If you have health problems consult your doctor before the trip!
Accommodation
Artybash hotel (2 nights), a room with WC, shower
Salut hotel (2 nights), a room with WC, shower
Rasul hotel (2 nights), shared facilities (on the floor)
Barnaul hotel (1 night), a room with WC, shower
Provided equipment
First aid kit
Snowmobiles / ATVs, depending on the amount of snow for trips to the taiga
Safety
We provide the insurance, which includes medical expenses and evacuation costs, as well as accident insurance. Our drivers, guides and instructors are well-qualified. We also provide the first aid kit (pain relievers, cough, allergy, repellents, bandages, wound treatment agents, cardiovascular, gastrointestinal medicines).
Necessary personal equipment
Bag for personal items.
Clothing should be suitable for practicing outdoor activities, that is, do not disturb the movement, but protect from adverse environmental factors, meet the special safety requirements of the adventure tourism.
Warm and comfortable travel clothing: woolen hat, jacket or ski suit, thermal underwear, sweater, tracksuit for hotels and camp sites, t-shirts, wool socks, cotton socks 3 - 4 pairs, change of underwear.
Footwear: 2-3 pairs of shoes (insulated winter boots, sneakers for camp sites, slippers for the bath).
Personal items: photo and video equipment, sunglasses, flashlight with spare batteries, sunscreen, personal hygiene
Personal first aid kit
Documents: Passport
Weather
The temperature during the day from 0 to -20 degrees Celsius, at night -5-30. The snow is always possible.
Additional information
1. In order to avoid unpleasant moments associated with the route delay, please arrive to the airport or hotel in time. Delay may result the loss of service, uncoordinated and unmotivated leaving the route is not compensated.
2. Safety rules will be conducted during the transfer to Artybash village on the day 1, tourists sign in by obtaining the information. More detailed instructions and rules will be issued by the instructor before going on every route part. Each participant is obliged to observe safety guide's commands.
3. Any problems and reclamations should be solved on the spot with the tour operator's representatives.
We wish you a good journey!