Greater Siberia. Cruise from Norilsk to Irkutsk

Discover the versatility of Siberia: from industrial cities to nature reserves. The greatness of lakes, rivers, and mountain peaks. The diversity of historical heritage, cultures and nationalities. Immerse yourself in the northern world on a two-week cruise from Norilsk to Irkutsk.

Location

the city of Norilsk
from
$2,271
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Duration
18 Days
17 Nights
Departures
  • Group departures
    • Dates for next season
    • 28 July – 14 August, 2025
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Accommodation
  • Hotel
    7 nights
  • Cabin on the boat
    4 nights
  • Camp Site
    6 nights
Comfort
  • Basic+
  • Midscale
  • Upscale
  • Premium
Difficulty
Easy
Suitable for everyone
Group
Up to 20 people
Minimum age
7 years old
Group meet at
the city of Norilsk
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Weekdays: 8am - 8pm
Weekends: 8am - 7pm (GMT +3)
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Tour highlights

Dudinka
We will visit one of the coldest cities in the world
Irkutsk
We will visit the city of Irkutsk with an excursion and get acquainted with its history
The largest river in Russia
Let's see how the Yenisei spreads over 20 km
Circum-Baikal Railway
We will take a train along the shore of Lake Baikal
Krasnoyarsk
We will go on a sightseeing tour to Krasnoyarsk and visit the Krasnoyarsk Pillars National Park
Yeniseisk
We will visit the ancient Siberian city with a sightseeing tour

Itinerary

  • Day 1 - Sightseeing tour of Norilsk

    Arrival in Norilsk, Alykel airport (no later than 08:00).

    Meeting, group transfer to Norilsk.

    Departure to Talnakh, accommodation at the Talnakh hotel.

    Lunch.

    Sightseeing tour of Norilsk.

    The city got its name from the area where it is located: the Norilsk River (Norilka) flows nearby, and the city itself is located near the Norilsk Mountains.

    Return to the hotel.

    Supper.

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  • Day 2 - Excursion to the waterfall "Red stones"
  • Day 3 - The Taimyr Museum of Local Lore. Boarding the ship
  • Day 4 - Crossing the Arctic Circle. A day on the ship
  • Day 5 - Passage of the village of Verkhneimbatsk
  • Day 6 - The passage of the Osinovsky system. Stops in Vorogovo and Yartsevo villages 
  • Day 7 - Arrival in Yeniseisk. The Museum of Local Lore. Sightseeing tour of the museum city
  • Day 8 - Yeniseisk. Monastic Lake
  • Day 9 - The plane Museum. Arrow. Departure to Krasnoyarsk
  • Day 10 - Sightseeing tour of Krasnoyarsk. Memorial complex of V.P. Astafiev
  • Day 11 - Krasnoyarsk Pillars National Park
  • Day 12 - Flight to Irkutsk. City sightseeing tour
  • Day 13 - the village of Big Cats
  • Day 14 - The Museum of Baikal Studies. Scallop Mountain. Departure to Listvyanka
  • Day 15 - The Museum of wooden architecture "Taltsy". The Baikal Museum. Chersky Mountain
  • Day 16 - Circum-Baikal Railway
  • Day 17 - Tunka Valley
  • Day 18 - Departure
Difficulty
Suitable for everyone

Accommodation

Accommodation
  • Hotel
    7 nights
  • Cabin on the boat
    4 nights
  • Camp Site
    6 nights
Comfort
  • Basic+
  • Midscale
  • Upscale
  • Premium

The tour provides accommodation in hotels and tourist bases along the way, as well as on a cruise ship:

  • in Norilsk at the Talnakh hotel in 2-bed rooms – 2 nights;
  • on the cruise ship "V. Chkalov" in 2-bed cabins of the first class – 4 nights;
  • in Yeniseisk in the Yeniseiskaya hotel in 2-3-bed rooms (facilities on the floor) – 2 nights;
  • in Krasnoyarsk, in the Krasnoyarsk hotel in 2-3-bed rooms – 3 nights;
  • in Irkutsk, in a hotel in 2-bed rooms – 1 night;
  • in the village of Bolshye Koty at the recreation center – 1 night;
  • in the village. Listvyanka – 2 nights;
  • in the village of Arshan – 2 nights.

Please specify the details when booking the tour.

Surcharge for single occupancy:

  • at the Talnakh Hotel (2 nights) – 5,200 rubles;
  • Krasnoyarsk (3 nights) – 4,000 rubles;
  • Irkutsk (1 night) – 2,400 rubles;
  • Listvyanka village (2 nights) – 3,800 rubles;
  • Arshan village (2 nights) – 3,400 rubles..;
  • the village of Big Cats (1 night) 2,500 rubles..;

Surcharge for a room with amenities in Yeniseisk (2 nights)4,000 rubles/person. The hotel in Yeniseisk is small, it does not have single rooms, so single accommodation is possible if there is a possibility of buying a second place in a double room + 4000 rubles.

Additional payment for accommodation in cabins with amenities:

  • Suite (all amenities, shower room, also TV, hall, two–room) - on request
  • Junior Suite (one room with one large bed and all amenities) – on request.
Talnakh Hotel 2 nights

It is located in Norilsk. It offers modern rooms with a flat-screen TV, free Wi-Fi internet access, and a stylish international restaurant.

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The motor ship "V. Chkalov" 4 nights
Accommodation on Lake Baikal along the route 6 nights
Krasnoyarsk Hotel   3 nights
The Yeniseiskaya Hotel 2 nights

Tour conditions

Group
up to 20 tourists
Minimum age
7 years old
Duration
18 days 17 nights
Group meets at
the city of Norilsk

Included in price

  • transfers according to the program;
  • Krasnoyarsk – Irkutsk air flight;
  • 2-3-bed accommodation in hotels and camp sites;
  • 1-2-bed accommodation in a class I cabin on the ship "V. Chkalov";
  • 3 meals a day;
  • the excursion program;
  • entrance tickets to museums;
  • accompanied by a tour guide;
  • a ticket for the Arshan-Irkutsk regular bus.

Paid extra

  • air and railway tickets to Norilsk and from Irkutsk;
  • accommodation before and after the tour;
  • meals not included in the tour program;
  • additional payment to non–citizens of the Russian Federation for entry into the territory of the Arctic - 4,000 rubles/person;
  • accident insurance (issued independently);
  • translation services.

It's important to know

Personal equipment you need for the tour
  1. Medical preparations for individual needs.
  2. Documents: passport, insurance policy (medical).
  3. Comfortable sports shoes: light sneakers and, if possible, canyoning shoes, replacement shoes (light sneakers or sneakers).
  4. Sportswear for hot and cool weather:
    • The jacket is windproof, waterproof;
    • raincoat;
    • warm tracksuit (sweatshirt, pants);
    • T-shirts with long (from sunburn) and short sleeves;
    • sports trousers;
    • shorts;
    • socks.
  5. Headdress: cap, panama hat (! with a visor).
  6. A bathing suit.
  7. Personal hygiene products.
  8. Useful equipment:
    • small backpack (20-30 l);
    • flashlight with spare batteries;
    • sunscreen (required!);
    • sunglasses.
  9. For photo and video equipment, take care of an airtight package in case of rain;
  10. We recommend not to take large suitcases on the tour, because some hotels do not have an elevator (in the Talnakh Hotel, the Yeniseiskaya hotel).
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Dates and Prices

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  • $2,271
    28 Jul – 14 Aug, 2025 18 days 17 nights
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