HIGHLIGHTS:
* Sightseeing tour of Moscow.
* Travel to an amazing natural area that is just opening up to tourism!
* Support local people establishing a cultural, environmental, and adventure-based
economy.
* Enjoy a night's stay in a traditional Altai ail(a six-sided wooden teepee)!
* Explore manifestations of cultures past by visiting petroglyphs, ancient burial
mounds, and standing stones.
* Journey through the spectacular 2000-foot deep valley of the Chulyshman River!
* Horse-trek through the forest and alpine meadows of the foothills.
* Experience the diversity of the Altai landscape where Mother Nature decided
to show everything she is capable of.
* Native guide/interpreter.
DESCRIPTION:
The name "Altay" (or "Altai") comes from Mongolian "Altan", which
means "golden". The Altay mountains are truly one of the nature's
most marvelous gems, amazing by its diversity and beauty. It's one
of those rare corners on the Earth where Nature decided to show everything
it was capable of. Broad and boundless views of steppes, luxuriant
varieties of taiga thickets, modest charm of deserts, severe splendor
of snowy peaks, laconic beauty of tundra - the diversity of landscapes
here is so rich, it is as if you are turning over pages of a geographical
atlas! We'll get the chance to experience the diversity of the land
by a variety of means, travel on foot and by horse, over land and
by water.
One of the true wonders of the area is that it is just opening up
to tourism and therefore remains quite untainted by the outside world.
A number of villages still retain the ways of the Old Believers, with
strict rules and very much isolated from civilization. Our time in
the Altai region will be a harmonious blend of cultural exploration
and adventure. We will explore both cultures past and present, visit
museums, ancient standing stone, burial mounds and petroglyphs, and
even spend the night in a traditional Altai dwelling, a six sided
tepee called ail. During it all, we'll never be far from our next
adventure whether it be a hike to a nearby lake, an alpine horse trek
or rafting on the Chuya River. This trip is sure to excite both the
historian and adventurer in everyone.
Meets in Moscow, Russia
Monday, July 7th - Sunday, July 20th, 2008
$2949/person includes tour of Moscow, overnight in Moscow, meals
while on trek, local and western guides, park fees, horse trekking,
rafting. Airfare of approximately $1500 to Russia and $400 domestic
additional. Not included visa, tips, and drinks. $500 nonrefundable
deposit due to register. Balance due by cash or check May 8th, 2008.
To Register - Call Now! Contact the PPS office at 585-346-5597! |
