Russia Siberia Yamal Peninsula Tour
16 days
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Private Guided
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
Destinations
Activities
Max Group Size
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
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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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.
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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
- Other not mentioned
Accommodation
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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