River Rafting and Kayaking in Russia and Siberia

We know, we know! You think, "Who would want to go to that cold, cold, icy place?" But actually, Siberia is a geographically diverse area that has beautiful mountains, windswept plains, a famous forest called the Taiga, and villages populated by warm, curious people.

Now we invite you to join us in August of 2009 for a two-week journey to the Altai Mountain region of Siberia and whitewater-raft what is known as the "princess" of all Siberian rivers, the Katun River. To absorb the Siberian experience all that is needed is an appetite for Russian campfires, folk songs, traditional toasts, rugged mountains, Russian Catamarans, huge river waves, undisturbed sandy beaches, and finally a behind the scenes look at the Russian people and their rejuvenation of a neglected infrastructure.

Cost: 16-day trip, late August to early September 2009, $3,400 (excluding airfare).