CANYONS OF CHATKAL

The region of Central Asia due to its climate is unique place for travelling by water both enrigorating white-water rafting in the mountains and gentle sailing on the rivers and lakes in the plains. There is plenty to choose from. As there is an amazing variety and level of difficulty, these rivers offer lots of opportunity for trained sportsmen and amateurs alike. Water trips can be arranged along with other outdoor activities (ponytrekking in the hills or camel trekking in the desert) or excursions to historical monuments. The tours whichare offered to you take place in politically calm region. You will see the local customs of the mountainous peoples, their kindness, cordiality and hospitality. You will be a welcomed guest as is the ancient custom of the people of Central Asia.

Autumn rafting down the mountain rivers of Chatkal (category of difficulty 4-5) combines excitement with the wild nature of Tien-Shan. Chatkal is called the river of five canyons, and in the third canyon, the river flows between 300 meter high precipitous rocks. The canyons then change for narrow valleys with rich vegetation on their slopes. Many creeks and small rivers flowing down the slopes come into the main river. Short walks in the spectacular mountains between the rafting will quickly restore your strength and give a great deal of pleasure.

Day 1	Arrival in Tashkent. SS.
Day 2	Helicopter flight to the site of rafting start. Preparation of equipment for rafting.
Day 3-10	Rafting to Carvak reservoir - 80 km (Chatkal).
Day 11	Rest at the Carvak reservoir.
Day 12	Trip to Tashkent (100 km) City tour. Banquet.
Day 13	Flight from Tashkent.

Golden river
Attractive tour down one of the most interesting rivers of Central Asia. Zeravshan (means "carrying the gold" from turk) starts in the Pamir mountains and flows its waters along the territories of Tadjikistan and Uzbekistan. The river-head is rather complicated for rafting (4-5 category of difficulty). The river is squeezed in narrow canyons. In its middle stream even less experienced tourists can make rafting. Strenuous rafting changes with walks around picturesque river environs. The rafting finishes at the walls of ancient Samarkand, where tourists get to know with world-famous monuments. The lenght of the rafting 200 km.

Day 1	Arrival in Tashkent. Bus drive to Zeravshan river-head (400 km).
Day 2	Acclimatization. Preparation for rafting. Water training.
Day 3-11	White-water rafting.
Day 12	Transfer to Samarkand. Rest. Accommodation in hotel.
Day 13	Samarkand. SS.
Day 14	Bus drive to Tashkent. SS. Farewell party.
Day 15	Depart Tashkent.