Putorana plateau by snowmobiles

Destination: Putorana Plateau

Geography of the trip

Difficulty

Comfort

9 Days

Highlights

Visit of the inhabited plateau - more then 250 000 km²

Unique snowmobile itineraries

Thousands of icefalls, frozen rivers and lakes

Shamanism culture of Evenks

The most extraordinary massif of Russia

Ice fishing and Russian banya

Possibility to see the northern lights

Tour Overview

If you want not only see the beauties of the Russian winter, but also test yourself in the real polar expedition, we propose to the tour “Putorana plateau by snowmobiles”. It’s a real adventure in one of the most amazing places in Russia – Putorana plateau!

There are no roads and we will ride there by snowmobiles accompanied by the experienced park rangers of the Putorana Biosphere Reserve. After getting over more than 150 km by the frozen rivers and lakes, you will reach an absolutely wild place far away from the civilization. The intense excursion program will be appreciated even by very exacting tourists. You will see the region of icefalls and canyons, cross the overflow ices many kilometers long, ascend the edge of the plateau from where you will get an amazing panoramic view. In the evening, you can have a good rest at the only resort of the plateau with Russian banya (sauna) and taste the local cuisine. The host will show you his unique collection of the cultural and everyday life object of the local people. For the fishing lovers there will possibility to take all necessary equipment for the ice fishing. For those who are looking for the solitude, we suggest the walks in the taiga.

The weather there is very unpredictable and deceptive, that’s why the tour can be called ‘the expedition” and a real challenge. However, all brave hearts will be thanked by the possibility to visit this insufficiently explored plateau, to see the breathtaking landscapes and, of course, to observe the northern lights !

Day 1
Journey to the Putorana plateau
Norilsk — Lama lake
Day 2
Valley of icefalls
Lama lake
Day 3
Bunisyak river and ice fishing
Lama lake
Day 4
Ascent to the Putorana plateau
Lama lake
Day 5
Bucharama river's canyons
Lama lake
Day 6
Deep stream - Amon-Yuryakh
Lama lake
Day 7
Return to the city
Lama lake
Day 8
Acquaintance with Norilsk city
Norilsk
Day 9
End of the programme
Norilsk

08:00
Transfer Alykel airport - Valyok port
You will go to the Valyok port where our snowmobile tour starts. As during next 9 days there will no any shops, please, take care of the shopping in advance.
11:00
Departure to the Bunisyak resort on snomobiles
Check-up of the equipment and safety-awareness briefing. Departure by 2 persons in the special sledge behind the snowmobiles. The itinerary goes by the frozen lakes and rivers. Then you will cross the hummocky neck of land covered by forest-tundra. The snowmobile is driven by the experienced park rangers and the sledge are specially equipped for the extreme cold.
13:00
Lunch (picnic en route)
17:00
Arrival and accommodation at the resort
The resort "Bunisyak" is situated in the remote end of the Lama lake. It's surrounded by the mountains higher then 1000 metres. When it's sunny you can take the binoculars and observe the Putorana snow sheep, inscribed into the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species.
19:00
Dinner
The owner of the resort will show you his unique collection and tell you about the history of the Dolgans, shamans and the Nganasans.
20:00
Russian banya — Not included
Overnight at the resort

09:00
Breakfast at the resort
10:00
Snowmobile excursion to the Hoicy river valley
In a company of the park rangers you will go by snowmobiles along the valley of the Hoicy river. The extension of the itinerary is about 50 km. This river is known for a big number of waterfalls that in winter turn to the icefalls. Firstly, you will drive the canyon and then you will cross a huge overflow about 10-12 km long.
13:00
Lunch (picnic)
14:00
Continuation of the excursion
We will ascent 630 meters above the sea level where you can see the picturesque icefall with the 30 metres height and 50 meters width. It's possible to come close to it fro making the rare photos of one of the most beautiful places of the Putorana plateau. Return to the resort in the evening.
17:00
Time at leisure
You can do the ice fishing, go skiing or take special snow shoes - rackets.
19:00
Dinner
The dinner with the Dolgans and the Nganasans traditional plates.
20:00
Russian banya — Not included
Overnight at the resort

09:00
Breakfast
10:00
Excursion on the Bunisyak river
This day there will be the snowmobile excursion on the Bunisyak river that gave the name to the resort. Firstly, you will go on the Talaya river falling into the Bunisyak river. The approximate extension of the itinerary is about 45 km. Along the river's banks there are ice-covered canyons.
13:00
Lunch (picnic)
14:00
Ice fishing
The water is so pure that you will see the fish in the ice-holes. After the fishing, return to the resort.
19:00
Dinner
After the dinner, there will be an excursion to the unique ethnographic museum. Its collections consists of the objects of the everyday life and culture of the local people.
Overnight at the resort

09:00
Breakfast at the resort
10:00
Lift to the Putorana plateau on snowmobiles
You will lift to the Putorana plateau on snowmobiles along the nameless stream. There is no any trails, so the possibility of this excursion depends on the weather and snow conditions. On the top of the plateau there will be the panoramic view. During years these places are not visited by someone. You have a chance to see the real wild nature 1150 metres above sea level ! If the weather is not good, the itinerary will be changed by another one.
13:00
Lunch (picnic)
15:00
Return to the resort and free time
17:00
Russian banya
19:00
Dinner
Overnight at the resort

09:00
Breakfast
10:00
Start of the snowmobile itinerary
Today there will be an interesting and intense itinerary (about 80 km). Firstly, 10 km on the frozen Lama lake. Then we go by the Bucharama river and ascend it (about 12 km). In the turning point we will on the Geological river, the confluent of the Bucharama river. There will be very breath-taking beautiful canyon and cascade of the icefalls.
13:00
Lunch (picnic)
17:00
Return to the resort and tile at leisure
You can do the ice fishing, go skiing or take special snow shoes - rackets.
18:00
Russian banya
19:00
Dinner
Overnight in the hotel

09:00
Breakfast at the resort
10:00
Excursion to the river Amon-Yuryakh
We will go on snowmobiles along the banks of the river Amon-Yuryakh. the name of the river means on the Ewenki language "Deep stream". On its valley we will visit a lot of ice falls and great aufeis.
13:00
Picnic on open air
16:00
Return to the resort
19:00
Dinner at the resort
Overnight at the resort

09:00
Breakfast at the resort
10:00
Return to Norilsk by snomobiles
The return itinerary will be the same as the first day.
13:00
Lunch (picnic)
15:00
Arrival and accommodation in the hotel
19:00
Dinner in the hotel
Overnight at the hotel

09:00
Breakfast in the hotel
10:00
Walking city tour — Not included
This day is a reserve one and it will be used if the weather won't allow us to start the snowmobiling the 1 day. If the weather is fine, this day you will have an excursion in the Norilsk city. You will get acquaintance with the history of the city and with the history of the Polar land development.
13:00
Lunch in the city's cafe — Not included
14:00
Time at leisure in the city
Norilsk is the northernmost city in the world located above the Arctic Circle (69° north). There the winter lasts more then 9 months a year. Moreover, there is no roads and railways. However, the city is still alive and is considered as a Russian nickel capital.
Overnight in the hotel

09:00
Breakfast in the hotel
11:00
Transfer to the airport
End of the programme.

Detailed description

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Price includes

Accommodation as per itinerary
Excursions and visits as per itinerary
Transfer from airport / railway station on first day
Transfer to airport / railway station on last day
Banya
Letter of invitation
Russian-speaking guide services
Meals according to the program

Price does not include

Personal expenses and tips
Visa fees and travel insurance
Airline tickets
Medical insurance
Optional activities

For more info, please download the detailed description of the trip.

Note

ATTENTION! The itinerary of the tour can be changed according to the weather conditions as well as unforeseen events. For the foreign residents it's needed to get a special entry permit. The documents should be filed 3 months before the departure. For this, we need the following documents: - copy of your Russian visa - notarial translation of the passport (all pages) The accommodation at the resort "Bunisyak" can be organized by 1 or 2 persons / snowmobiles rental.

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