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Golden Altai Tour
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Explore the majestic region of Altai. We invite you to join us on a fascinating motorcycle trip through the breathtaking Altai mountains in southern Siberia. The Altai region is situated in the heart of Asia, at an equal distance from the Arctic, Pacific, and Indian oceans, and on the border between Russia, Mongolia, and Kazakhstan. Altai is truly another world!
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Unlike anything you've ever experienced. This tour is designed for riders with some off-road experience and a spirit for adventure. We offer BMW G 650 GS and BMW R 1200 HP2 enduro bikes for the ride, accompanied by a GAZ Sadko (a big Russian military track four-wheel drive) for safety and convenience. We'll visit picturesque lakes, stunning vistas, fascinating caves, and steep passes.
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Tour Details
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Location:
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Barnaul, Russia (MOWTO1-1210)
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Terrain:
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Paved and unpaved roads
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Duration:
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10 days
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Riding days:
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8 days
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Route length:
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Approximately 1,170 miles (1,880 km)
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Mileage per day:
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Approximately 112 - 211 miles per day (180 - 340 km)
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Motorcycles:
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BMW G 650 GS [2009] and BMW R 1200 HP2 Enduro
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Accommodations:
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Hotels, resorts, and camping in tents
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Highlights:
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Teletskoye Lake, Chulyshman Canyon, Katu-Yaryk Pass, Tavdinsky Caves, Denisova Cave
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Tour Difficulty
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• Ability to ride in all weather conditions - required
• Off-roading experience - required
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Requirements
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• Motorcycles license for riders
• Helmets are required by law
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Included Services
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• Rental motorcycles and fuel
• Experienced tour guide on motorcycle
• Support vehicle (GAZ Sadko)
• Transfer from the airport
• Accommodations for 9 nights
• Tent and airbed
• All meals (not including alcohol)
• Souvenir - tour completion diploma, special sticker
• Hotline (satellite phones can be obtained from the crew)
• Wire-free communication within the group
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Not Included
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• International flights to/from Barnaul
• Health insurance
• Alcoholic beverages
• Individual activities
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Tour Photos 
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• Check out some pictures of our recent tours!
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Tour Dates
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• Season: June, July, and August
• Scheduled tours:
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- July 3 - July 12, 2011
- August 21 - August 30, 2011
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• Want different tour dates? Contact us with the dates that interest you!
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Tour Pricing
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PER PERSON
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BMW G 650 GS
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- Riding solo - double occupancy
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€3580
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- Riding solo - single occupancy*
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€3630
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- Riding 2 up - double occupancy
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€2180
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BMW R 1200 HP2 Enduro
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- Riding solo - double occupancy
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€3980
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- Riding solo - single occupancy*
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€4130
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* Single room occupancy price includes single accommodation on days 1 and 9 of the tour.
**30% deposit required for reservation. Balance due 4 weeks prior to tour start.
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> Prices quoted in EURO. See current currency conversion rate.
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Itinerary
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Day 1: Arrival in Barnaul - Our journey begins in the city of Barnaul - the capital of Altai Territory.
Day 2: Barnaul to Manzherok village - Following the famous road connecting Russia and Mongolia (Chuyski highway), we'll come to the village of Manzherok, located on the shores of the Katun River.
Day 3: Manzherok village to Artybash village - Next, as we ride along the road to Lake Teletskoe, we'll visit the Tavdinsky caves; a very interesting geological location. We will then cross the lake by boat along with the motorcycles (approximately 75 miles). On the way, we'll stop at Korbu Falls.
Day 4: Artybash village to Ail Azen - Our group will travel another 100 miles along the river Chulyshman, which is the most beautiful gorge in the Altai. We'll camp for the night in these Altaic 'ails' (nomadic camps)
Day 5: Ail Azen to Chibit village - Once you've looked down into the Chulyshman Gorge, you'll realize you've come to the Altai. We first must travel the 3.5 mile steep ascent to the pass. On this day, we'll see the Pazyryk mound - the grave sites of notable peoples who lived in these places in the 5th century. We'll spend the night in Mongolian yurts.
Day 6: Chibit village to Ursul river - More riding today, and more gorgeous scenery. We'll stay in tents along the banks of the pristine Ursul river and enjoy the romance of the campfire and some guitar playing.
Day 7: Ursul river to Solonovka village - Next, we'll visit the world-famous Denisov cave, in which artifacts have been found dating to 300,000 years ago. In the evening, we'll arrive at the village of Solnovka, which is the base for paragliders.
Day 8: Rest day - This is a rest day, during which you can ride along the Peschanaya river - a very beautiful place, but a challenging ride! Alternately, you can go paragliding with an instructor, enjoy a horseback ride, or just relax.
Day 9: Solonovka village to Barnaul - As we ride back to Barnaul, the group will stop in the city-resort Belokuriha and ride a cable car to the mountain chapel for a farewell look at the hospitable Altai.
Day 10: Departure from Barnaul
Note: We reserve the right to make changes.
 Ready to ride? Book here
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