Life of the nenets reindeer herders
- Visit of the Nenets nomad camp
- Overnight in a traditional Nenets tipi with a local family
- Possibility to watch northern lights
- Acquaintance with the Nenets culture
- Tasting of the Nenets cuisine
- Snowmobiling through the snowy tundra
When you reach the Nenets Autonomous Okrug, you find yourself in the lost world of the endless tundra. At all times this territory was inhabited by the aboriginal people – the Nenets. Over the years the Nenets people created an original culture that is adapted for the peculiarities of the life in the Arctic region.
During this tour you will visit the chum (reindeer skin tent) and even will stay there for a night, get acquaintance with the traditions, legends and myths of the Nenets. You will snowmobile to the Nenets nomad camp where you will feed the reindeers. Moreover, you will visit the ethnographic museum and the capital of the Nenets Autonomous Okrug – Naryan-Mar city.
This tour is a good possibility to escape the noisy city, to have a refreshing rest and following the example of the indigenous people to live in harmony with yourself!
This trip takes place completely beyond the Arctic Circle, so there is a very good chance that our evenings will be animated by a magical spectacle of the Northern Lights!
- Day 1Arrival to the Nenets Autonomous OkrugNaryan-Mar
- Day 2Day in the reindeer herders lifeNaryan-Mar — The reindeer herders camp
- Day 3Return to Naryan-MarThe reindeer herders camp — Naryan-Mar
- Day 4Souvenirs and end of the programmeNaryan-Mar
- 12:40Meeting in the airport and transfer to the hotel* The indicated time is approximate and can be easily changed according to your flight.
- 13:00LunchThe lunch will be served in the unique restaurant-museum where you will taste the dishes of the local cuisine.
- 14:00Check into the hotel and rest
- 15:00Ethnographic programm in the village of KrasnoyeYou will get acquaintance with the Nenets culture: Nenets' traditions and customs, the creation of national Nenets clothes, shoes and utensils from reindeer skins.
- 19:00Dinner — Not includedFeel like a real Nenets eating the local dishes in a traditional dwelling of the Northern people.
- Overnight in the hotel
transfer (7km)
- 08:00Early breakfast
- 09:00Departure to the reindeer herders campBriefing, equipment and starting of the snowmobiling. On route, we will make stops for taking photos.
- 11:00Arrival and acquaintance with the nomadsYou will immerse yourself into the life of the nomad Nenets. Feed the animals and do reindeer sledding. visit the chum - tepee-like tents covered in reindeer skin. There, the hostess will lead you to the peculiarities of the nomad life in Arctic and the ancient traditions that are alive till today.
- 13:00LunchYou will taste the traditional dishes of the Nenets nomads.
- 14:00Day in the nenets chumAfter the lunch, you will get acquaintance with the work of the Nenets women - keeping the chum, handycrafting and preparing firewood. Take a walk to the lake to do ice cutting that you can prepare dinner in the evening.
- 19:00Dinner
- Overnight in the chum
2 h snowmobiles (10km)
- 09:00Breakfast
- 11:00Discovery of the Nenets cultureToday, the hostess of the chum present you the national clothes of nenets herders for winter and summer. Don't miss the chance to put on and take a photo.
- 13:00Lunch in the chum
- 14:00Transfer to Naryan-Mar and ice fishingOn the way to Naryan-Mar we have a stop on the lake and go fishing. If the fortune smiles on you, you can catch pike or even burbot.
- 17:00Arrival in Narian-Mar.
- 19:00Dinner — Not included
- Overnight in the hotel
transfer (20km)
- 09:00Breakfast in the hotel
- 10:00Transfer to airport. End of the programCheсk-out. Visit of souvenir shops and transfer to the airport.
transfer (30km)
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- Russian-spaking guide
- Accommodation as per itinerary
- Excursions and visits as per itinerary
- Bathing in springs
- Airplane/ train tickets
- Letter of invitation
- Snowmobile and equipment rental
- Meals according to the program
- English-speaking guide services
- Personal expenses and tips
- Visa fees and travel insurance
- Optional activities
- Airline tickets
- Meals as per itinerary
The indicated price is for the group of 5 persons. For the smaller group, the price per person will be recalculated.
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