Russia Siberia Yamal Peninsula Tour

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Following the footsteps of Russia's indigenous reindeer-herding Nenets, enter the Yamal Peninsula, a stretch of peatland that extends from northern Siberia into the Kara Sea, far above the Arctic Circle. This off-beaten track tour offers four days living with Nenets, the tribe of nomadic reindeer herders for centuries. Tour starts in St. Petersburg and ends i...
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Overview

Trip type
Private Guided
Lodging level
Standard - 3 star
Physical level
Very Easy
Trip pace
Full schedule

Highlights

    • The most exciting off-the-beaten-track tour of Russia;
    • Following the footsteps of Russia's indigenous reindeer-herding Nenets, enter the Yamal Peninsula, a stretch of peatland that extends from northern Siberia into the Kara Sea, far above the Arctic Circle. This off-beaten track tour offers four days living with Nenets, the tribe of nomadic reindeer herders for centuries.
    • Visit St. Petersburg, one of Europe’s finest and most dazzling cities.
    • Moscow, The Russian capital

What's this trip about?

    Following the footsteps of Russia's indigenous reindeer-herding Nenets, enter the Yamal Peninsula, a stretch of peatland that extends from northern Siberia into the Kara Sea, far above the Arctic Circle. This off-beaten track tour offers four days living with Nenets, the tribe of nomadic reindeer herders for centuries. Tour starts in St. Petersburg and ends in Moscow.

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Details

Itinerary focusOff the Beaten Path
Group sizeIntimate group - max of 10 people
Age rangeNo age restrictions
Flights and transportAll internal transport included (including local flights)
Start CitySt. Petersburg
End CityMoscow

Travel Themes

  • Cultural
  • Nature & Wildlife
  • Culinary & Wine
  • Family Friendly
  • Hiking & Walking
  • Local Immersion & Homestays
  • National Parks
  • Trekking & Expeditions
  • Transformative

Destinations

Activities

  • Cooking
  • Culture
  • Dog Sledding
  • History
  • Homestays & Cultural Immersion
  • Trekking

Max Group Size

  • Max Group Size: 10

Trip includes

    • Private vehicle transfers (air-conditioning) as programmed;
    • Private English speaking tour guide during sightseeing as listed;
    • Accommodation with daily breakfast in the program;
    • Meals as indicated at local restaurants (B=breakfast, L=Lunch, D=Dinner);
    • Flights in itinerary
    • All entrance fees for sightseeing in the program;
    • Daily bottle of mineral water;
    • All activities mentioned;
    • The cost for planning, handling and operating the tour as programmed

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Itinerary

Travel Map

Day 1: St. Petersburg
Zdrastvutye! Welcome to Russia. Meet your tour guide at Clearwater International Airport then transfer to hotel. Take a good rest after long flight. If you are still energetic, you may take a self-guided walk in this one of Europe’s finest and most dazzling cities. St. P...
Day 2: St. Petersburg - Jadricha
Today we will travel to Velikiy Ustyug. In the morning after breakfast, you will be transferred to St. Petersburg Ladogskii. Board on the overnight train to Jadricha (approximately 22hours, total 1188km). You will arrive in Jadricha at 8:00AM the next day. Overnight on board

Day 3: Jadricha - Veliky Ustyug
Upon arrival in Jadricha, you will be greeted by your tour guide then transfer to Velikiy Ustyug (approximately 1 hour driving). This small town is officially declared the home of Ded Moroz, the Russian Santa Claus. We’ll take a walking tour around the township, then the evening is free to spend as you please. Overnight in Velikiy Ustyug

Day 4: Veliky Ustyug - Labytnangi
Spend the morning enjoying some free time, perhaps visiting Father Frost’s Residence, before the drive to Kotlas (70 kilometres), where we’ll board our next overnight train (approximately 25 hours). Overnight onboard

Day 5: Labytnangi - Salekhard
Arrive in Labytnangi, where you’ll transfer to Salekhard via private car and ferry. Founded in 1595 by Russian Cossacks, Salekhard was once used as a place of exile, with prisoners in Soviet camps forced to mine metal ores, construct a new railway, or polish diamonds. Your evening here is free, in preparation for the journey ahead. Overnight in Salekhard

Day 6: Salekhard - Yar Sale
After breakfast, you will take a long driving journey from Salekhard to Yar Sale Yamalo-Nenets Autonomous Okrug (approximately 6-8 hours). Upon arrival, you will be transferred to hotel, feel free to explore Yar Sale Village on your own. Overnight in Yar Sale Village

Day 7: Yar Sale
In the morning, take a sledge from Yar Sale Village to Nenets Camp. You will have a chance to live with nomadic reindeer herders, move the camp with them and take a close look at the nomadic lifestyle. You’ll have the opportunity here to get up close to the beautiful rei...
Day 8: Yar Sale
Living / moving camp with Nenets Overnight in Camp

Day 9: Yar Sale
Living / moving camp with Nenets Overnight in Camp

Day 10: Yar Sale
Living / moving camp with Nenets Overnight in Camp

Day 11: Yar Sale - Salekhard
In the morning, take a sledge back to Yar Sale Village then transfer to Salekhard by Trekol vehicles. Overnight in Salekhard

Day 12: Salekhard
After breakfast in the morning, you will have a guided walking tour of Salekhard, the only city in the world located on the Polar Circle. After lunch, visit the Gornoknyazevsk village, then head of to the Shemanovsky Ethnographic Museum to learn about the history of the region. Overnight in Salekhard

Day 13: Salekhard - Labytnangi
Travel by private vehicle and ferry to Labytnangi (approximately two hours) before our long journey to Moscow. You’ll be riding the rails for around 45 hours. Overnight onboard

Day 14: Labytnangi - Moscow
Sit back and enjoy the view as Russia’s winter landscape rushes by. This is good opportunity to share travel stories with your fellow passengers, or test your language skills with a conversation with some of the locals. Overnight onboard

Day 15: Moscow
Arrive into Moscow very early at 4:45am. Head to the hotel, you will have a room to freshen up before heading out to explore dazzling Moscow at your leisure. The Russian capital has survived centuries of revolution and has seen the country through some of its most turbul...
Day 16: Moscow
This is the last day of your Siberia Yamal Peninsula Tour. You will be escorted to Moscow international airport, from where you will take your flight onward. The whole team of Bravo Asia Tours welcomes your next trip to Asia with us again.

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Dates & Availability

Price From $3,799
Price per day$237
Single supplement (single occupancy)$1,090
Last Updated: 9/10/2018

  • Price listed is based on group of 10 people and in low season with basic accommodation.
  • We can customize this tour according to your needs. Price will be quoted basing on your travel date, group size, accommodation and activities included.

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The total tour cost includes the tour price (regular or promotional) and the compulsory local payment. The promotional price is subject to change. Check directly with the operator for the latest price offer. The tour operator requires you to pay only the tour price to purchase your travel. The compulsory local payment will be paid when you join the trip. All prices are based on double, twin or triple share occupancy. Solo passengers will be accommodated in a double, twin or triple room according to availability with a passenger(s) of the same gender. Single supplement only needs to be paid if the passenger does not want to share and requests their own room. Discounts can only be applied at the time of booking and cannot be added at a later date, regardless of any changes made to the original booking.

Prices may vary due to local taxes and trip seasonality. Click "Request Info" to inquire directly with the tour operator for the final trip price.

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Logistics

What's excluded

    • International air tickets in/out Asia;
    • Insurance (Highly recommend to get your own insurance before your departure)
    • Visa handling
    • Personal expenses, such as laundry, drinks etc
    • Tips to guide and driver
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Cancellation policy
  • 46 days or more: Total issued flight cost plus 10% of all other elements relating to the booking (or the deposit amount whichever is the greater)
  • 45 - 31 days: Total issued flight cost plus 20% of all other elements relating to the booking (or the deposit amount whichever is the greater)
  • 30 - 15days: Total issued flight cost plus 30% of all other elements relating to the booking (or the deposit amount whichever is the greater)
  • 14 - 7 days: Total issued flight cost plus 50% of all other elements relating to the booking (or the deposit amount whichever is the greater)
  • 6 - 3 days: Total issued flight cost plus 70% of all other elements relating to the booking (or the deposit amount whichever is the greater)
  • 2 - 0 days: Total issued flight cost plus 85% of all other elements relating to the booking (or the deposit amount whichever is the greater)
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