Tour conducted school habit from St. Petersburg "Potok Stranstvy" In conjunction with our company "Ecosystems." Under the guidance of an instructor, you pass the course and improve the spirit and the body in a deserted and beautiful places with special biopolem - "Places in the Force".
Tour will be interesting to nature lovers interested in the history and ethnography of Central Asia. For those who want to see our unique edge, cross the landscape and all climatic zones of Central Asia and Siberia to North Branch Golden Great Silk Road, go one trip in the desert, steppe, taiga, mountains, road crossings with alternating light walk on foot, boats, horses, visit the sea-Lake Zaisan, wild river in Central Asia - the Black Irtysh, Markakol beautiful lake, up the road at the Austrian Burhat Pass, where good weather seen in the holy Belukha, and the place where the snow leopard, and visit the Hot Keys Valley King graves with sakskoy nobility III emporium
You will visit three protected areas: Kuludzhunsky reserve, and reserve Markakolsky Caton-Karagaysky National Park - the most interesting and largest national park in Kazakhstan and Altai-Sayan region. .

Necessary physical training: unlimited.
Duration: 11 days, 10 nights. Tour can be reduced to 7 days (6 nights).
The length of the tour: 1200 km.
The optimum size of the group: 6 - 10 people.
The timing of the tour: June - September, Preferred: the second half of August - September, when the heat and passes can combine a trip to the sport fishing.
Recommended equipment: clothing for hot and cool weather (from -5 to +30 ° C), raincoat and impermeable to suit the rainy weather, high rubber boots for fishing and for trekking boots, sunglasses and cream from sunburn, repellents, backpack, fishing gear, sleeping bag, photo and video equipment.

Note: desirable vaccinated against encephalitis.
If you decide to commit this journey - please see specific information and the cost of the tour.

DAY 1. Arrive in Ust-Kamenogorsk. Paperwork (visas). Moving to shore 3 - go Sibinskogo Lake (85 km from the city, 2 hours). Overnight in the lake.

DAY 2. Visits to local attractions - remnants of a temple and ancient astrological Ablayskit Akbaur complex. In 50 kilometres south-west of the city of Ust-Kamenogorsk, at the southern mountains Koktau branches are 5 excellent sound and transparent lakes surrounded by granite rocks under the general heading Sibinskie. Near the western lakes are remnants of the foundation of the church - Ablayskit monastery, built in 1654 in Khan Ablaem and destroyed during a military battle Congar. Temple has been a rich library of Tibetan scrolls. In science monastery became famous in 1720 with It is safe to say that no other monument of the province did not use such a widely known in academic circles. In 25 kilometres south of the city of Ust-Kamenogorsk, at the foot of Mount Kurzhumbay is Akbaur ancient sacred place. This, presumably, ancient astronomical laboratory with preserved granite slabs bearing the brunt astrosetki information showing a constellation Big Dipper and the playground with markings caused by sun hours. Near the granite massif is in the grotto that has remained on the surface of its characters and, presumably describing the time landing a spacecraft in that place - Stounhedzh Altai. So far, local people come here and bring gifts to the gods - pieces of meat and fat, putting them in a small stove going into granite. A few hundred meters from this place are petroglyphs depicting local beasts: museums, Siberian ibex - tekov, argali. Next, the road runs along the mountain ridge spurs Kalbinskogo through Chechek passes, and Targyn Umysh (160 km, 3 hours). Slick roads are on the path of nomadic tribes soldiers, the places of residence of ancient Kazakh warlike tribes argyn and daylight. Overnight in Kuludzhunskom Reserve in tents on the sandy shore among the sand dunes and wild beaches small Kyzylkum desert. Fishing is possible to spinning at pike and perch.

DAY 3. Crossing by ferry across Buhtarminskoe Reservoir (1 hour). We go deep into depression Zaysanskoy to enjoy the miracle of nature - a unique Quiin-Kerishem. The road goes along the northern shore of Lake ancient Asia - Zaysana of desert and semidesert area. We come to the tract Quiin-Kerish. Water and wind created here bright and prichudlivy landscape, which resembles the Martian landscape, or the ruins of an ancient city - the fortress. "Towers," "fortress walls, domes, heat, reigning here, and the complete absence of water create a fantastic picture of a special psychological mysterious circumstances. According to some Psychics, in ancient times there were sacred place where the sacrifice of many lives. Esoterics believe that there are gates in parallel worlds. No gift Kazakh - Ki-Kerish translates as "wide" gate. Transfer to a unique natural object - Barhot Cape and Cape Baklany (District Shekelmes mountains). The narrow width 100 - 200 m, sand bars stretching deep into the lake at 3-3,5 kilometers. Here you can see flocks of pelicans and cormorants, a rest on sandy beaches. Overnight on the shore of Lake Zaisan in tents.

DAY 4. Early recovery. The road goes along the northern shore of Lake Zaisan. Lake Zaisan - huge freshwater reservoir rich in fish. The length of 100 km, a width of 30 km, the area of more than 1800 square kilometres. km with a depth of up to 8 m. Visit to the ground with the exotic desert landscapes, fishing in protected lands, which still big pike, where zhiruet zander, and on sandy beaches in the sun bounced calling NPCs fish perch. Prizaysanskaya Depression - a unique natural object with an amazing plant and animal life: the hot desert mirages, shifting sands, and Haloxylon "rolling field; auls with Kazakh-old lifestyle and old Mazar - dumping elders Kazakh childbirth ... Behind the broad expanses of Lake Zaisan great change in the winding shore of Black Irtysh River. Strong over in the mainstream river and the water is calm in numerous staritsah. Steep right bank and left with pology spacious sandy beaches. In the warm season (until August 15) is most striking is the abundance of mosquitoes, midges and gorgeous. It may be necessary repellents. Go north to the spurs of the southern Altai. We again on the asphalted road that will lead us towards a high Altai mountains. Here is the habitat of rare and endangered Altaic mountain sheep - argali, who entered in the International Red Book. This is the only habitat habitat argali in Kazakhstan, which is in mountainous prairie landscapes. Soon we will have a long time again forget about good roads. -- Begins odinnadtsatikilometrovy recovery in Marble Pass (elevation mn.u.m. 1399), which offers a magnificent panorama of endless desert sands Accum - "White Sands" on the territory of China. Descent to the green valley Akzhaylyau - White Pastbische, MyNewRepository spring and the first half of the summer is a huge field solid colors. We drive in the forest part of our tour. The rise of the pass Tikkabak and descending to the lake Markakol - purpose of today's journey. Here is Markakolsky State Nature Reserve. Placement and the rest in a village house. Bath. Dinner.

DAY 5. Lake Markakol, Urunhayka village. Markakol highland lake - one of the biggest lakes in Altai: its length is 38 km, a width of up to 19 kilometres. The area of 455 square reservoir. km. The lake is located in the basin between juniper ridges Kurchumskim blocked in the north and the south. In Markakol falls more than 100 rivers and streams, as follows from the lake, only one river - Kalzhir. Markakol lake located at an altitude of 1447 m above sea level. In the north of the lake offering magnificent views of the ridge with snow-white mountains Sarymsakty Berkutaul (3373 metres penalty. "Homes Eagle") and Aksubas (3308 metres penalty. "Head of White Water"). The lake is known for exceptionally clean water and an abundance of uskucha - a kind of local Siberian Lenca (trout), and grayling. These fish species are endemic and nowhere except Lake Markakol not occur. Getting to the lake and surrounding area. Visit Altaic apiary, Altaic tea with honey. In favorable time of year for lovers - uskucha fishing on the lake Markakol. Patients may commit a short riding for an extra fee. Night - Russian sauna with a birch broom. Dinner. Places to stay in the house.

DAY 6. Rest day. Pedestrian walks on trails along the lake in boats and fishing in the lake. Getting to the village. Dinner. Accommodations.

DAY 7. Early in the morning, leave the car at the Austrian "on the old road", which was built in 1915-1916 he was the Austrian (Czech), which is in captivity after World War II. Go north to the ridge Tarbagatay. First, the road is on the riverbed vysohshemu mountain river. Then tortuous recovery on the steep slope of the valley to Alataussky Pass (1967 m). At times, passengers have to go from machine to calmer drivers can be overcome obstacles frequently encountered on the way. Sharp descend into a valley of the river Kara-Kaby. Kabinsky famous bridge over the stormy mountain river. Iron Construction of the bridge severely deformed water, ice and rocks during spring floods. Coverage also severely damaged the bridge, and the machine is difficult to proezzhaet ziyayuschimi holes between the logs, which can be seen through the white water Kara-Kaby. The road is on the picturesque gorges upstream river. On several occasions had to move from shore to shore on small bridges. The rise of the pass Burhat (2141 m), which are preceded by snow leopards and mountain goats - Teka. In good weather from the pass can be seen shining beauty biceps Mount Belukha (4506 m) - the highest peak of the sacred and Altai in Siberia. Visibility over 100 km. Sharp tortuous descent immediately at 1000 m down. With a bird's eye view of the beautiful valley of the river Buhtarmy. After half an hour we are again on an asphalted road. Soon we stop to rest in the ancient village of Altaic Uryl house in the village. Russian banya. Dinner.

DAY 8. The purpose of our ways - health center, high Rahmanovskie Keys resort, located on radon sources in the valley of the surroundings on the shores of a large lake Rahmanovskogo. Pine forests, healing air, the scent napoenny boreal and alpine meadows, picturesque rivers and lakes. Towards Rahmanovskim key is in good weather offering a view of the highest peak in Siberia and Altai - biceps sacred Mount Belukha (4506 m). Bathing in radon hot springs, excursions in the area Rahmanovskogo lake. Short recovery of the pass, which was called to the charming panorama of pine ridge with biceps sparkling ice Mount Belukha. Return to Uryl. Accommodations. Additional program: It can carry foot and horse riding to Kokkolskomu waterfall Kokkol abandoned mine - an open-air museum, and the highest peak of Siberia and Altai - the sacred Mount Belukha (4506 m). Kokkol waterfall - a fantastic, magical beauty creation of nature, the biggest of waterfalls Kazakhstan (and all) of Altai. The height of approximately 60 m. A waterfall forms a small mountain river Big Kokkol. Escape old tungsten mine Kokkol - erected mining. It was founded in 1938 to Kokkol Pass (3000 m above eur. Sea). These include: mine Kokkol (Upper Camp), Nizhny camp, the road between the towns and bridge over a White Berel. In 1938 started manually ore mining and the construction of housing and a working village. At the pass, which was ore mining (Upper Camp or Kokkol Rudnick), were constructed barracks, office, club, a warehouse of explosives (BB), Smithy, coal washing plant, which is well preserved, thanks nivalnomu aridnomu highland climate and inaccessibility. Mount Belukha - highest peak and Altai in Siberia. Its height is 4506 m. Slopes her biceps peaks covered with eternal snows and glaciers over an area of about 70 square kilometres. km. Beluga is an interesting object for mountain tourism and mountaineering. At the same time, so many legends - sacred mountain. Beluga is a symbol of Altai.

DAY 9. Moving down the river. Buhtarme at maralovodcheskuyu farm - maralnik. Park-maralnik located on the beautiful terrain with alpine meadows and pine islands, cedar and larch forests, reaching in places, a significant size. A lot of wild berries: currants-ok and honeysuckle. Business center with pantorezkoy where cutting horns - a breeding reserves, and pantovarkoy where these breeding process, and ekzotichen very picturesque. Maralovodcheskoe economy is a model of a unique type of economy - maralovodstva, which began in Altai in the 18 st century with the first-Old Christians, arrived here from Russia. This kind of production is very rare. Maralovodstvo known except Altai, in New Zealand and Canada. The main product maralovodstva are breeding - young horn containing valuable Pantocrinum substance. Pantocrinum - biostimulyator powerful, beneficial influence on the organism, grants vigor and youth. In spring and early summer, you can see the sharp, handling and drying pant that is not without exotics. Especially cutting pant when deer driven into the machine, cut manually young horn, then weakened from the wounds pantovaya blood ... Patients may take additional charge for a bathroom broth pant. -- Widely known in the field and those in Southeast Asia method of healing and rejuvenating. According to legends in the field-treated warrior Genghis Khan. Overnight in the book. Uryl.

DAY 10. Ethnographic tour. An introduction to the farm and household items maralovodcheskoy Kazakhs-maral and nomads. Hiking and riding, photo and videography. Overnight in the village. Uryl.

DAY 11. Drive to the city of Ust-Kamenogorsk. On the way we will visit Tsarskuyu valley with known graves Berelskimi sakskoy notables. Berelskie burial - a unique archaeological monument in III. BC having no analogues in Kazakhstan. (Analog abroad in Gorny Altai - Pazyrykskie mounds). They are excellent safety due to the fact that are in permafrost. In an area with. Berel in 1998, the National Research Centre of France, the Kazakh Academy of Sciences (Institute of Archaeology them. Margulan) made sensational discoveries worldwide significance. Here, at an altitude of 1200 m above sea level in the river valley. Buchtarma found to the burial mound known people: men and women, dating back to IIIV century BC Found a great number of objects and ornaments, wooden plaques with drawings, vydelannaya felt and wool fabric, the remains of harness horses, burial room with a lot of different subjects. Many items originally were covered with gold leaf or gold plates. At horses were found in a gilded ornaments of long horns. Finds, including organic material preserved in excellent condition thanks location mound in the permafrost zone. In the hands of scientists has proved invaluable information that would better know the culture, history and crafts nomads. In addition, genetic analysis of tissues would restore the image of humans and animals distant era. Finds made during excavations have global significance. Accommodations at the hotel Ust-Kamenogorsk. Additional program: If you wish, you can increase the length of travel and part of the way to overcome the rafts, Buhtarme down by the river. Additional program: For fans of ethnography can be arranged trip to the village of Old Korobiha. The settlement of Old Believers - "kerzhakov" - Altaic Korobiha mining village - one of the oldest in East Kazakhstan Russian villages. There is a small Old Church. Possible concerts of local folklore groups. An introduction to the traditions and customs of colorful locals - old. This is a very interesting part of the program for those interested in ethnography of Central Asia.

DAY 12. Flight from Ust-Kamenogorsk. Description tourism facilities: City of Ust-Kamenogorsk. The city of Ust-Kamenogorsk (about 350 thousand inhabitants) - the centre of the East Kazakhstan region, the largest industrial and transport hub Rudnogo Altai. The city came in in 1720 as a fortress Ust-stone, the merger Ulby and Irtysh rivers. After three or four decades, when the role of Ust-Kamenogorsk as fortresses lost its importance has increased its role as a transit and trade center. It became known as "Gates Rudnogo Altai", as he went through all of the expedition to study and mastery Rudnogo and South Altai. Hence the same trade routes went to Mongolia and China. Later, through the Wallingford steel shipments pass, mainly ore concentrate, sent guzhom or steamer on the Irtysh at the smelter in Barnaul and Central Russia. By the beginning of the XX century. Wallingford became the center of gold mining industry in Kazakhstan part of Altai. Intensively developed and indigenous placer deposits. In the entire history of official records removed about 700 tons of gold. Including nugget weighing 27.57 kg. Modern Ust-Kamenogorsk - one of the major centres in non-ferrous metallurgy. His lead-zinc factory produces a significant portion of lead and zinc from the world. At the combine smelted gold, silver, cadmium, gallium, tellurium. The main source of energy factory - Ust-Kamenogorsk, and Buhtarminskaya GES. Not far from the city built titanium-magnesium factory. In addition to the non-ferrous metallurgy in the city have metal and engineering companies, car assembly factory, develops food, light industry. Quiin tract-Kerish like a mirage in the desert, there are "tower", "dome" and "locks" "ancient" Asian cities, folded layers of multi-colored sand and clay rocks Palaeogene - so oddly blurred they erosion. Greenish-gray and greenish-brown shade alternating with light gray, pale yellow and white, bent downwards again replaced greenish-gray and red-brown color to the red-and-red brick. This is a mountain Quiin-Kerish that in Kazakh means "wide" gate. It rises above the desert plains yellowish with rare snow-white spots-sors lakes filled with salt water instead. Ekzotichen and colourful landscape, but his main value - a mountain, to be more precise, small layer of clay and sand with the brush of leaves and the dispute last tropical flora of the province. There are remnants of ancient vertebrate fossils. Geological stronghold Quiin cut-Kerish - also valuable paleontologichesky unique natural monument. It contains layers of imprints of leaves and plant dispute. Cut thermophilic preserved remnants of the tropical and subtropical forms: palms, magnolias, araucaria, trees, etc. In addition, meet representatives of broadleaf deciduous species platan, alder, elm, oak-kashtano, emerged in the late Cretaceous era, and has razvivshihsya Cainozoe. In the overlying layers of mountains Quiin-Kerish, eotsenovogo age segments, except contains flora and bone remains of vertebrates such as turtles and lynx, as well as small mammals. In general reference section of the Quiin-Kerisha includes five floristic horizons and four from the bone remains of the ancient vertebrate fauna Eocene and Oligocene: diverse rhinos, svinoobraznyh, ruminant, crocodiles, turtles, salamanders and other residents of subtropical forests. For these residues richness and diversity of continental deposits Palaeogene (on the border Eocene and Oligocene), it has no equal monuments in Asia and Europe. Lake Highland Lake Markakol Markakol - a beautiful lake in East Kazakhstan (and the entire Altai). Adjacent to the land protected as beautiful as the lake. Pride Markakolskogo reserve not only the lake but taiga forests, mountain rivers transparent, light switches. Diverse and rich flora and fauna of the corner of our Republic. Lake Markakol extends the length of 38 km and a maximum width is 19 km. The area of 455 sq km reservoir Markakolya coastline stretching almost one hundred kilometers. The lake is relatively deep: its average depth of 14 metres, while the highest - 30 meters. Few in the world such huge natural storage purest freshwater! The lake is located at an altitude of 1447 m above sea level in the basin between juniper ridges Kurchumskim blocked in the north and the south. In Markakol flows some 100 rivers and streams. A corollary of the lake, only one river - Kalzhir. One of the sights of the lake is that it makes a rare fish - species. Species - variety Siberian Lenca (Brachymystax lenok savinovi Mitrofanov) is found only in Markakole. All markakolskie fish after the lake isolation occurring in the interglacial period, formed a separate subspecies have become endemic. That Lenca as markakolsky species, it is not anywhere in the world. It is very different from river and lake grayling (Thaymallus arcticus brevicephalus). The lake and its environs zapovedany since 1976. Markakol far from the lake, just 40 km, has a beautiful river with the fearsome name of Kara-Kaba. Among the steep mountains shrubs bushes and trees, tall black rocks brings its rapid river water. In deep discontent over the rocks is grayling river, species and the larger predators - taimen (Hucho taimen). Berelskie dumping Berelskie burial - a unique archaeological monument in III. BC having no analogues in Kazakhstan. In total there are about 30 burial mounds. In an area with. Berel in 1998, the National Research Centre of France and Italy, Kazakhstan Academy of Sciences (Institute of Archaeology them. A. H. Margulan) made sensational discoveries worldwide significance. Here, at an altitude of 1200 m above sea level in the river valley. Buchtarma found to the burial mound notables Sak people - men and women, dating back to III century BC Found a great number of objects and ornaments, wooden plaques with drawings, vydelannaya felt and wool fabric, the remains of thirteen horses with horse, Prince burial room with a lot of different subjects. Many items originally were covered with gold leaf or gold plates. At horses were found in a gilded ornaments of long horns. Finds, including organic material, clothes, utensils kept in excellent condition due to the fact that ancient nomads, probably taking into account natural and climatic conditions terrain, constructing such structures, which occurred in the artificial permafrost. This was called the "phenomenon of frozen graves." In the hands of scientists has proved invaluable information that would better know the culture, history and crafts nomads. In addition, genetic analysis of tissues would restore the image of humans and animals distant era. Finds made during excavations have global significance.

If you decide to commit this journey - please see specific information and the cost of the tour.