- Date:
- Duration:
- 7 days (6 nights)
- Complexity:
- to everyone
98 000 RUB ($1,186)
Monday-Friday: 08.00–18.00 Saturday-Sunday: Days off
Local time: 13:16We are openWe are closed
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 Multinskiye 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.
A hiking trip to Altai is the perfect choice for those who love walking in nature and want to admire the beauty of its untouched flora and fauna. However, to feel your best and fully enjoy the region's stunning landscapes, it's advisable to get physically prepared before the hike. Light jogging or visiting a fitness club before the trip will be beneficial.
The Ust-Koksinsky district can rightly be called the most mystical, beautiful, and unique district of Altai. Traveling through the vast Uimon Valley, you will reach the valley of the Multa River. As you ascend along the river, you will pass three uniquely beautiful and majestic lakes: Nizhneye (Lower), Sredneye (Middle), and Verkhnemultinskoye (Upper Multa). The area around Upper Multa Lake is part of the Katun Nature Reserve.
The tour includes pack horses for transporting group gear. It is also possible to rent additional horses to carry personal belongings.
Active part length: by car – 1 832 km / 1 362 km + on foot – 112 km.
TOUR HIGHLIGHTS
easy trekking to Multinskiye Lakes
the most mystical, beautiful and unique region of Altai
tour with the use of pack horses for transportation of public equipment
unique in its beauty and greatness three lakes: Lower, Middle and Upper Multinskiye Lakes
opportunity to plunge into the purity and coolness of the Lower Multinskoye Lake
climbing to Kuiguk Pass (2520 m, 1A) and unnamed peak (2909 m) to take photos and admire the marvelous panorama of the whole Katun Range, with its main peak – the beautiful Mount Belukha
the power and refreshing splashes of the Kuiguk waterfall
climbing to the sacred peak Kolban (3145 m) to touch the sacred mysteries of the inhabitants of these places
visit to the village of Verkhny Uimon, where N.K. Roerich lived for some time during the Central Asian expedition in 1926
acquaintance with the life, culture and faith of the Old Believers who came to the Uimon valley in the XVIIth century in search of the country of eternal happiness and justice – Belovodya
enchanting smell of alpine meadows and mountain herbs
evenings near the bonfire under the vast night sky, watching the stars and thinking about the Eternal
nights surrounded by mighty relic cedars, with magical dreams and an atmosphere of tranquility
TOUR ITINERARY
Arrival in Novosibirsk/Barnaul by flight from Moscow.
Transfer to Ust-Koksa:
– from Novosibirsk at 20:00 (825 km).
Point of departure: Sovetskaya street, 65;
– from Barnaul at 23:50 (640 km).
Point of departure: restaurant and hotel complex «Oblepikha», Altai region, Novoaltaysk district, Novoaltaysk, Dorozhnaya street, 13.
Meals ordered and paid on spot.
* Local time, difference with Moscow + 4 hours.
Good mobile signal
Arrival in Gorno-Altaisk by flight from Moscow.
Transfer to Ust-Koksa:
– from airport of Gorno-Altaisk (375 km) at 11:00 (if the group has participants flying to Gorno-Altaisk).
Arrival in Ust-Koksa by bus from Novosibirsk / Barnaul at 10:00.
Lunch at the cafe.
Arrival in Ust-Koksa by bus from Gorno-Altaisk at 17:00.
The road goes along the famous Chuisky tract among the rocky ranges of the Altai Mountains, further along the Kansk steppe to the Uimonskaya valley.
Arrival in Ust-Koksa village, getting equipment. Safety-awareness briefing.
Dinner, acquaintance party.
Overnight in tents.
Accommodation in tents
Good mobile signal
No electricity
No shower
09:00 Transfer to Multa-Maralnik village. Ascent along the Multa river to the Lower Multinskoe lake.
Start of the trekking route. On the way there are a lot of mushrooms and berries.
Exit to the lake located at the height of 1710 meters. The mirror-like surface of the lake, 2370 m long and up to 900 m wide, in quiet weather reflects the clouds floating in the blue sky and the tops of the nearest mountains. There are grayling in the lake.
Breakfast in a cafe, lunch and dinner – cooked on fire.
Overnight in tents.
41 km by car, 13 km on foot + pack horses.
Accommodation in tents
No electricity
Bad mobile signal
No shower
Upper Multinskoye Lake is located at the height of 1860 m in a deep rocky cirque at the lower boundary of the karov glacier (irregularly shaped).
The trail passes through «Shums» – an isthmus between the Lower and Middle lakes, formed by huge boulders up to 20 meters across. Water bursts through this dam, forming a contrast with the quiet surface of the two lakes. Small waterfalls can be seen on the slopes of the Katun Ridge, and the nearby peaks are covered with ice and snow caps.
Three meals a day – cooked on fire.
Overnight in tents.
26 km on foot.
Accommodation in tents
No electricity
Bad mobile signal
No shower
Radial exit to the observation point of Mount Mikhailovka (2690 m). From the top you can see the Passing Lakes and Cold Belki.
Russian banya is possible (at the group's request, extra charge).
Three meals a day – cooked on fire.
Overnight in tents.
9 km on foot.
Accommodation in tents
No electricity
Bad mobile signal
No shower
Setting up camp among majestic cedars, near one of the most beautiful waterfalls of Altai – Kuiguk (25 m).
For those who wish, hiking to the high-mountain lake (2270 m).
Three meals a day – cooked on fire.
Overnight in tents.
9 km on foot + pack horses.
Accommodation in tents
No electricity
Bad mobile signal
No shower
Lake Kuiguk – Kuiguk Pass (difficulty category 1A, height 2520 m).
The road passes by a mirror lake, a cascade of small waterfalls and a variety of grasses of high-mountain tundra. From the pass you can see Kolban mountain and Akchan lake with amazing turquoise color of water. Overnight stay on the high-mountain plateau.
Three meals a day – cooked on fire.
Overnight in tents.
6 km on foot.
Accommodation in tents
No electricity
Bad mobile signal
No shower
Altai people believe that Mount Kolban (3022 m) is sacred and they associate many interesting and romantic legends with it. A magnificent panoramic view opens from the top.
Three meals a day – cooked on fire.
Overnight in tents.
12 km on foot.
Accommodation in tents
No electricity
Bad mobile signal
No shower
Descent down the Multa river, transfer to Ust-Koksa. Rest.
Three meals a day – cooked on fire.
Overnight in tents.
16 km on foot, 41 km by car.
Accommodation in tents
No electricity
Bad mobile signal
No shower
Rest. Handing in the equipment. Free time.
Upon request it's possible to organize horse-riding or two-hour rafting (extra charge).
Excursion to Verkhny Uymon village – one of the oldest villages of Ust-Koksinsky district. The village was founded by Old Believers about 300 years ago.
Here are two museums. N.K. Roerich History Museum and Museum of Old Believers.
Lunch.
15:00 Departure to Gorno-Altaisk (375 km). Arrival in Gorno-Altaisk at 21:00.
Accommodation in the hotel (on your own).
Gorno-Altaisk airport is closed at night, it opens at 05:00 (local time, difference with Moscow + 4 hours).
Transfer to the airport on your own.
Transfer to Novosibirsk/Barnaul is scheduled for the next day.
Accommodation in a tent (no extra charge) or in a hotel (extra pay).
Meals: breakfast and lunch in a cafe, dinner on your own.
Good mobile signal
Free time, optional excursions (extra charge).
18:00 Departure to Barnaul/Novosibirsk (640 km/ 825 km).
Local time, difference with Moscow +4 hours.
Meals independent.
Good mobile signal
Approximate time of arrival in Barnaul – 04:00, in Novosibirsk – 08:00 (local time, difference with Moscow + 4 hours).
Meals independent.
the end of the tour.
Good mobile signal
What is included in the price
English speaking guide service- visa support (invitation letter for Russian visa)
- three meals a day on the active part of the route (except the meal during the transfer)
- transport service
- program service
- rent of group and individual tourist equipment (tent, sleeping bag, mat, backpack, campfire equipment, tent, group first aid kit)
- border permit
- pack-horses rental (3rd and 5th days)
- medical insurance on the active part of the route
- entrance tickets
- accommodation on the territory of the tourist camp (2nd and 9th day)
- rent of horses for transportation of cargo (public equipment) (6th day)
- transportation of public equipment to the Lower Multinskoye Lake by GAZ-66 (3rd day)
- recreational fees
- storage of personal belongings at the tourist camp in Ust-Koksa village for the time of the active part of the route
- firewood on the Lower Multinskoye Lake
- shower at the tourist camp
What is not included
tickets to/from Altai- transfers from Barnaul, Novosibirsk or Gorno-Altaisk
- meals not included in the program (1st day, 10th day – dinner, 11th/12th day)
- bathhouse (banya) at the tourist camp (approximately 1 500 RUB/hour (2, 9 day), (possible bathhouse at the lower Multinskoye lake (3, 4 and 5 days of the route), 2 000 RUB/hour)
- laundry – 400 rubles/1 time
- rent of additional horses for transportation of personal belongings
- additional reservations (it is possible to deliver a backpack to the lower lake (3rd day) – 500 RUB or a tourist with a backpack – 3 000 RUB; on the 4th day it is possible to take a motor boat to the middle lake and on the way back – from the middle lake. Approximately 400 RUB per person for one trip. One trip reduces the way for about 3 kilometers)
- services not included in the tour program
- additional services at the tour complex: horseback riding, rafting, etc.
- porter services
- alcohol drinks
- tips
Price clarification
Tour price – 58 900 rubles per person
With packhorse support (partially)
Transfers are paid extra
Discount for children till 11 years old (included) – 10% on the tour price
Supplement for transfer for adults:
Novosibirsk – Ust-Koksa – Novosibirsk – 14 000 rubles per person
Barnaul – Ust-Koksa – Barnaul – 13 600 rubles per person
Gorno-Altaisk – Ust-Koksa – Gorno-Altaisk – 8 000 rubles per person
Supplement for transfer for children up to 11 years old:
Novosibirsk – Ust-Koksa – Novosibirsk – 12 600 rubles per person
Barnaul – Ust-Koksa – Barnaul – 12 240 rubles per person
Gorno-Altaisk – Ust-Koksa – Gorno-Altaisk – 7 200 rubles per person
How to get there
There are several ways to get from Moscow to the starting point of the tour:
the most convenient way is by airplane to Gorno-Altaisk (about 4,5 hours from Moscow, Aeroflot, Pobeda, S7 and other airlines).
You can also get there:
– by flight to Barnaul (4 hours from Moscow, Aeroflot, S7 Airlines and others);
– by train to Barnaul (2,5 days from Moscow);
– by flight to Novosibirsk (3,5 hours from Moscow, Aeroflot, S7 Airlines and others);
– by train to Novosibirsk (2 days from Moscow)/
Flight tickets to Novosibirsk are often cheaper than to Barnaul, but transfer from Novosibirsk takes longer.
Flights from Moscow to Barnaul or Gorno-Altaisk usually depart in the evening and land the next morning. Flights from Barnaul depart to Moscow in the morning and land in Moscow the same morning. There are day flights from Moscow to Novosibirsk, which are convenient to arrive at the time of the tour start. There are evening and morning flights from Novosibirsk to Moscow.
the most convenient way is by airplane to Gorno-Altaisk (about 4,5 hours from Moscow, Aeroflot, Pobeda, S7 and other airlines).
You can also get there:
– by flight to Barnaul (4 hours from Moscow, Aeroflot, S7 Airlines and others);
– by train to Barnaul (2,5 days from Moscow);
– by flight to Novosibirsk (3,5 hours from Moscow, Aeroflot, S7 Airlines and others);
– by train to Novosibirsk (2 days from Moscow)/
Flight tickets to Novosibirsk are often cheaper than to Barnaul, but transfer from Novosibirsk takes longer.
Flights from Moscow to Barnaul or Gorno-Altaisk usually depart in the evening and land the next morning. Flights from Barnaul depart to Moscow in the morning and land in Moscow the same morning. There are day flights from Moscow to Novosibirsk, which are convenient to arrive at the time of the tour start. There are evening and morning flights from Novosibirsk to Moscow.
Meals
Tour price includes three meals a day (except meals on the road).
On the way from Novosibirsk to the beginning of the active part of the route and back – independently at the road cafes.
Upon arrival to Ust-Koksa village – three meals a day in a summer cafe.
On the route meals are prepared by the guide: breakfast and dinner – cooked on fire, lunch – lunch box.
Meals on tour: full board, food is prepared on a fire, primus or gas burner. Meals are light in weight and increased in calories.
Tourists are only involved in cooking by wish, but participate in collecting firewood.
The menu includes canned meat, fish, green peas, corn, beans, oil, cereals, pasta, cheese, sausage, lard, vegetables, fruit, dried cream, raisins, apricots, nuts, chocolate, tea, coffee, cocoa, condensed milk, candy, cookies, bread, breadcrumbs, galettes.
On the way from Novosibirsk to the beginning of the active part of the route and back – independently at the road cafes.
Upon arrival to Ust-Koksa village – three meals a day in a summer cafe.
On the route meals are prepared by the guide: breakfast and dinner – cooked on fire, lunch – lunch box.
Meals on tour: full board, food is prepared on a fire, primus or gas burner. Meals are light in weight and increased in calories.
Tourists are only involved in cooking by wish, but participate in collecting firewood.
The menu includes canned meat, fish, green peas, corn, beans, oil, cereals, pasta, cheese, sausage, lard, vegetables, fruit, dried cream, raisins, apricots, nuts, chocolate, tea, coffee, cocoa, condensed milk, candy, cookies, bread, breadcrumbs, galettes.
Essential equipment list
Must-have
Recommended
Provided by the organizer
F.A.Q.
Answers to popular questions
Flight tickets are not included in the tour price. You can book them individually, or we can help you with it.
The group is accompanied by 1–2 guides.
The route is a trekking along mountain trails, which does not require the use of special skills, it requires average physical fitness.
We do not recommend people who need constant medical supervision to travel on this route. Children are allowed on the route from 10 years old, only if accompanied by an adult.
We do not recommend people who need constant medical supervision to travel on this route. Children are allowed on the route from 10 years old, only if accompanied by an adult.
