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The Altai mountains in southern Siberia form the major mountain range in the western Siberia biogeographic region and provide the source of its greatest rivers - the Ob and the Irtysh. Three separate areas are inscribed: Altaisky Zapovednik and a buffer zone around Lake Teletskoye; Katunsky Zapovednik and a buffer zone around Mount Belukha; and the Ukok Quiet Zone on the Ukok plateau. The total area covers 1,611,457 ha. The region represents the most complete sequence of altitudinal vegetation zones in central Siberia, from steppe, forest-steppe, mixed forest, subalpine vegetation to alpine vegetation. The site is also an important habitat for endangered animal species such as the snow leopard.

Travel to Russia : Altai - 11-days Whitewater Rafting on the Upper Katun River

Rafting down the Katun?, you?ll be following one of the most famous rivers in all of Russia since the Katun? was the first river explored by foreign whitewater enthusiasts. The river runs 688 km from its source on the Mt. Belukha (4506m) glaciers and runs through mountains, taiga, and meadows of high grass and flowers. The Katun? run is a high water one similar to the Grand Canyon.

Travel to Russia : Altai - Whitewater Rafting on Chuya and Katun River

This route runs through the wide valley and offers spectacular views of every type of terrain the region has to offer. You will see the North Chuya Range covered with ice and snow, wide hollows between the mountains, gulches and canyons, and the dense taiga forest. You will take part in a exciting 11-days rafting trip in the beautiful mountain range of Altai located in Southern Siberia!

Travel to Russia : Altai - Altai - 9-days Whitewater Rafting on Katun

Rafting down the Katun? you?ll be following one of the most famous rivers in all of Russia since the Katun? was the first river explored by foreign whitewater enthusiasts. The river runs 688 km from its source on the Mt. Belukha (4506m) glaciers and cuts through mountains, taiga, and meadows of high grass and flowers. The Katun? run is a high water journey similar to the Grand Canyon of the Colorado. We will travel 6-8 km/h even without rapids.

Travel to Russia : Altai - Siberian Elk Wapiti Hunting

An exciting two-weeks hunting tour to the amazing mountains of the Altai Range in Southern Siberia. One trophy included and a chance for other trophies is offered. Learn Siberian hunting traditions with very experienced local guides and get acquainted with the way of living in Altai. ?Unforgettable? is understated for this adventure! Assure yourself!


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