Day 1. Novosibirsk - Ust-Koks Departure from Novosibirsk at 20:00. Departure spot - 65, Sovetskaya str. (local time, time difference with Moscow +3 hours).

Day 2. Ust-Koksa We will take famous Chuya Highway in the middle of the rocky landscapes of Altai Mountains, then we will cross Kanskaya plains to reach Uymonskaya valley. Arrival in Ust-Koksa village. Lunch. Receiving of equipment. Instructions. Dinner. Participants' meeting.

Day 3. Trekking along the Kucherla river Early start. At 8:00 departure for Tiungur village. Trekking along the Kucherla river. The Kucherla river (from the Altai Kudzhur-Ly meaning "with salt springs") is formed by the junction of two mountain springs Miushtu-Airy and Koni-Airy. It has a wonderful milky colour of water with turquoise touch. The river is 50 km long; it cuts many mountain ranges and glacial clays on its way and fights with gorges creating an almost continuous chain of elaborated rapids. On our way we will explore a rock shelter at the Kuilu river, on the walls of which one can see more than 100 of rock carvings.

Day 4. Trekking to Kucherla lake There are more than 40 lakes of tectonic, tarn and moraine nature in the valley of the Kucherla. The largest one is Kucherla lake limited in the East and West by the mountains ranges that throw their loose rocks in it from 3000 m above. Its south limit is marked by a narrow valley of the Kucherla, and the north one - by moraine deposits forming a dam. An ice blue-green water fills the lake.

Day 5. Trekking under the mountain pass Kara-Tiurek. All the day long we will walk through the forest to the mountain pass Kara-Tiurek. At the upper border of the forest the group organizes a tent camp.

Day 6. Ascent to the mountain pass Kara-Tiurek (difficulty level 1A, 3060 m, type of obstacles - scree). From the Kara-Tiurek one can enjoy a spectacular panoramic view of Belukha mountain and endless peaks of the Katun mountains. It is a nice spot for photo and video shot. Overnight stop at the main camp of Ak-Kem lake (2010 m over the sea level).

Day 7. Load free trekking to the base of Belukha mountain Load free trekking to the base of Belukha mountain. Visit to the chapel. The route passes by Ak-Kem lake, several beautiful suspended bridges, it overcomes stone obstacles forming old moraine and leads to the upper reaches of the Ak-Kem river that comes out of the kingdom of ice and frost. Lunch at Ak-Kem glacier. A perfect opportunity for photo and video shot.

Day 8. Free of load trekking to Ak-Oyuk ravine, to seven lakes Free of load trekking to Ak-Oyuk ravine, to seven lakes. Or excursion to Yarlu ravine (up to you), where stone town is situated. If the weather is fine and the participants' physical conditions are good, both routs can be realized the same day.

Day 9. Descent along the Ak-Kem river Descent along the Ak-Kem river. In Turco Ak-Kem means "white water" because the water in the river is of milky white tone. The river starts at Ak-Kem glacier and carries in its waters small pieces of stone lime from Belukha slopes.

Day 10. Ascent to Kuzuyak mountain pass Ascent of Kuzuyak mountain pass (altutude 1513 m), where you can find several shaman-trees full of ribbons called djalma. Descent to Tungur village. Transfer Tungur - Ust-Koksa. Firewell dinner.

Day 11. Ust-Koks Rest time. Handing out the equipment. For those who are interested, riding tours in the surroundings are organized (extra charge) o 2 hours hikking tour (extra charge). After lunch there is a visit planned to Verkhniy Uymon village. It is one of the most ancient settlements of Ust-Koksa region. 300 years ago the old believers founded the village. There are two museums in the village: Regional Museum of Nicholas Roerich and Old Believers Museum. After the guided tour, at 17:00 departure for Novosibirsk.

Day 12. Arrival in Novosibirsk Arrival in Novosibirsk. Approximate time of arrival in Barnaul - 6:00, in Novosibirsk - 11:00. Meals during the transfer are not included.

 Clothes and equipment:
- rain protector
- trekking poles

Basic clothes set:
- down waistcoat
- wind protecting jacket (nylon, gore-tex)
- wind protecting trousers (nylon, gore-tex)
- polartec jacket
- trekking trousers
- shorts
- T-shirts/long sleeves shirts - 2 units
- cotton socks - 3-4 pieces, wool socks - 2 pieces
- trekking boots
- sun cap with peak
- hat (wool, polartec)
- thin gloves

Extra equipment (not the last one!):
- sun glasses
- head light (Petzl, Black Diamond)
- thermos
- sun screen
- lip balm
- towel, soap, tooth brush and paste
- individual medication (if necessary)