The following list is indicative and aims to be as complete as possible

Head

• Cap or hat for sun protection
  
• Bandana, scarf, or shemagh to protect the neck
  
• Sunglasses with level 3 or 4 protection (glacier type)
  

• 1 or 2 thermal underwear tops (short or long sleeves)
  
• Cotton T-shirts (short and long sleeves) or equivalent (light shirts, technical quick-dry T-shirts)
  
• 1 lightweight fleece or equivalent
  
• 1 warm fleece or equivalent
  
• Waterproof, breathable windproof jacket with hood, such as Gore-Tex or MTD+
  
• Rain poncho
  

• 1 or 2 long shorts
  
• 1 comfortable trekking pants (ideally with removable legs)
  
• 1 spare pair of pants (trekking pants or jeans or equivalent)
  
• 1 swimsuit
  

• 1 pair of waterproof, comfortable trekking shoes with high ankle, non-slip soles
  
• 1 pair of sneakers or light shoes for easy walks and evenings
  
• 1 pair of water sandals for snorkeling or swimming (especially for those who don’t want to use fins)
  
• Thick socks for trekking
  

For your comfort

• Headlamp with spare batteries
  
• Multi-purpose pocket knife
  
• Toiletry kit: biodegradable soap and shampoo, toothbrush, biodegradable toothpaste, razor, no-rinse hand wash gel, etc.
  
• Microfiber towel: designed for travel, dries very quickly
  
• Bath towel or sarong
  
• Waterproof pouches such as Zip Lock: to protect important documents like passport, money, or electronic devices such as cameras and phones from getting wet
  
• Plastic bags or garbage bags: for keeping your belongings dry or for dirty clothes
  
• Camera and/or camcorder with spare batteries or rechargeable batteries (don’t forget the battery charger)
  
• Earplugs
  

All your luggage should be divided into 2 bags

• A soft travel bag with a side zipper for easier access to its contents, such as a duffel bag of around 80 L and a maximum of 15 kg. The luggage will be transported by vehicle
  
• A backpack of about 35 liters to carry your daily essentials
  

Altaï Travel works towards more responsible tourism and follows a travel organization approach that respects fair and sustainable principles

Harmonizing practices ensures

• A fair distribution of economic benefits
  
• Improved working conditions for local teams and raising their awareness of environmental protection
  
• Informing travelers about respecting local populations and the environment and collecting their feedback upon return
  

• Avoid leaving waste behind: dispose of it in bins or take it with you
  
• Use drinking water sparingly (prefer showers over baths and report leaks) and avoid wasting it (prefer biodegradable soaps for washing, etc.)
  
• Avoid damaging cultural sites: do not touch statues, do not move stones or objects, etc.
  
• Prefer exchanges over gifts (gifts that are too valuable compared to the local standard of living can destabilize the local economy)
  
• When walking, especially in fragile ecosystems, observe wildlife from a distance, stay on trails, limit trampling, and do not take “souvenirs”: refrain from picking rare flowers or collecting fossils
  
• In some hotels, individual air conditioning is available. It is strongly recommended to turn it off whenever you are not in the room to avoid energy overconsumption and greenhouse gas emissions