Survival in the Siberian taiga
- Real isolation from civilization
- Total safety with 24/7 Emergency response
- 6 days surrounded by rich and diverse wildlife
- Teaching the bushcraft skills
If you are looking for something really special, if you are tired of the noisy city, you need some new emotions or you just want to taste yourself, we propose you the unique tour «Survival in the Siberian taiga».
For the most audacious we propose to set off for searching an adventure at the heavy heart of the Siberian taiga, 150 km away from Irkutsk city, to the place that is accessible only by aerodynamic boat. You will find yourself in the place estranged from the civilization, where everything obeys the natural laws and there are more chances to meet a wild animal then a man. Together with the group of brave men and our experienced guide-ranger you will learn the wilderness survival skills in the Siberian taiga – without Internet, mobile, electricity.
During the tour you will be provided by the minimal set of tools: hatchet, knife, campfire equipment, fish tackle, knapsack and waterproof cape. The dwelling and food are to be arranged by your-selves: for the overnights you will be provided only by the sleeping bags. With the group you will build the improvised shelter. We take the minimal set of the food that we will use only in case of emergency. For the rest you will procure the food by yourself. There is a good reason for organizing this tour qt the end of August when the taiga is rich in natural gifts: mushrooms, berries, fish and nuts. You will learn to fish and to distinguish edible mushrooms, berries and plants. You will taste all the gifts of nature.
We can guarantee to you that you will never be the same after this adventure. Cut off all civilization, you will really understand the significance of the hour. Of what you are doing right here and right now. No matter what the Siberian taiga seems – unfriendly and strange, you will discover another nature: the nature that helps everybody who has ventured on such asperities and could listen to her low whisper.
The security of the tour is provided by our experienced guide. He has emergency phone and first-aid kit. All the participants of the tour are ensured.
ATTENTION Before the tour, you need to put in perspective your physical and mental health. The premature evacuation as "non-covered service" should be paid by the participant. The satphone can be used only in the emergency case and not for the private conversations.
- Day 1Arrival to Irkutsk and preparation for the tourIrkutsk
- Day 2To the starting point by speed boatIrkutsk — Kitoy-Kin river
- Day 3First day of the survivalKitoy-Kin river
- Day 4Fishing on the Kitoy riverKitoy-Kin river
- Day 5The gifts of natureKitoy-Kin river
- Day 6Survival in the taigaKitoy-Kin river
- Day 7The last day in the taigaKitoy-Kin river
- Day 8Return to IrkutskKitoy-Kin river — Irkutsk
- Day 9End of the programmeIrkutsk
- 11:40Meeting in the airport of IrkutskTransfert to the hotel. Check-in and rest after the flight. *If you you arrive earlier, we can book for you an individual transfer and early check-in (not included).
- 13:00Lunch in the hotel — Not included
- 14:00Meeting with your guide at the hotel's receptionAcquaintance with the guide and the group. Briefing and verification of the equipment. We are going to the shop to buy the product minimum for the firsts days of your journey far from the civilisation. According to the equipment list, you take all you need for the tour. The rest can be left in our office BaikalNature.
- 19:00Dinner — Not included
- Overnight at the hotel
- 08:00Breakfast
- 09:00Transfer to the Razdolye villageWe take our minibus and go to the Razdolye village in 95 km form Irkutsk.
- 11:00Transfer to the starting point by boatIn the village we change the transport for the aerodynamic boat (3-4 persons by a boat). Navigation along the Kitoy river. The Kitoy river is a left confluent of the Angara river. It's a 316 kilometre-long river that is accessible only by aerodynamic boats because of the great number of difficult rapids.
- 13:00Lunch (picnic)
- 15:00Landing on the bankYour guide will give you the instructions for the camp installation. Start of your survival programme at the crossing of rivers Kitoy and Kitoy-Kin. Use the time for preparing for the first overnight in the wild taiga!
- 19:00DinnerThe first dinner near the fireplace of our camp.
- Overnight in the camp
- 09:00Breakfast
- 10:00Organizing householdYou will learn how difficult the upcoming survival tests are going to be - not only will you have to provide shelter for yourself but also to find food in a wilderness environment. You will be responsible for planning your own household as well as sharing responsibilities within the team and managing your free time.
- 13:00Lunch
- 19:00Dinner
- Overnight in the camp
- 09:00Breakfast
- 10:00FishingThe fishing on the Kitoy river is specially good in autumn when fishes go up from the Angara river. There are dace, grayling, burbot, lenok, pike, perch, taimen and gudgeon. According to our experience, the fishing of those who try to survive is very successful as their lunch depends on the their take.
- 13:00Lunch
- 19:00Dinner
- Overnight in the camp
- 09:00Breakfast
- 10:00Gathering of the berries and mushroomsToday you have possibility to taste all the gifts of the Siberian fall gifts: berries, mushrooms and nuts. Among the most widespread berries: red bilberries, great bilberry, currants, bilberries. If you find rose hips, just gather a little for preparing a hot tea on fire - this berry is considered as a real source of vitamins. The taiga berries are known for their fragrance. Follow attentively guide's instructions, some berries and plants are poisonous!
- 13:00Lunch
- 19:00Dinner
- Overnight in the camp
- 09:00Breakfast
- 10:00Working in the campOn the fourth day the everyday life of the camp will be established enough. For withstanding the severities far away from the civilization, you need to work as a team and don't neglect the rules of safety. Don't for get that your behaviour and activity will affect not only your life, but the life of the team!
- 13:00Lunch
- 19:00Dinner
- Overnight in the camp
- 09:00Breakfast
- 10:00FishingOne part of the group go for fishing, the second one gather mushrooms and berries.
- 13:00Lunch
- 19:00DinnerIt's our farewell dinner near the fireplace. It's a perfect moment of sharing your impressions of this unusual voyage!
- Overnight in the camp
- 09:00Breakfast
- 10:00Departure by speed boat to Razdolye villageBefore we start the navigation we need to set out our camp. For leaving the forest in a state of nature, we take away all the garbage.
- 12:00Lunch (picnic)
- 14:00Transfer to IrkutskWe change the transport and go by minibus to Irkutsk city. It will be a real return to the civilization!
- 16:00Arrival and accommodation in the hotelGood rest in the city centre with all comforts. At your disposal: Interner, TV and, of course, hot bath!
- 19:00DinnerFarewell dinner in the restaurant of the hotel.
- Overnight in the hotel
2 h transfer (95km)
- 09:00Breakfast in the hotel
- 10:00Transfer to the airportEnd of the programme.
| > 6 months | > 8 months | > 10 months |
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| Amount of discount (deposit payment) | ||
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August, 21 2022 - Start August, 29 2022 End | Available: 4+ Status | 973 $ Basic price per person |
- Transport as per itinerary
- Reserves and national parks entrance permissions
- Letter of invitation
- Accident insurance
- Transfer from airport / railway station on first day
- Transfer to airport / railway station on last day
- Sleeping bag rental
- English-speaking guide services
- Meals according to the program
- Visa
- Personal expenses and tips
- Airline tickets
- Visa fees and travel insurance
Single supplement in Irkutsk hotel - 4 200 roubles. The price of the tour includes Accident insurance for persons under 75 years.
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