Dragon's Tooth, Parabola Rock, Lake of Artists and Lake Svetloye are all the key attractions of the Ergaki Nature Park. 

You will reach these places and take vivid photos on the edge of the Dragon's Tooth!

Also, if you wish, you can use the “no backpacks” option and walk this scenic route light.

Location

Republic of Khakassia, Abakan
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Duration
6 Days
5 Nights
Departures
  • Group departures
    • Dates for next season
    • 15 – 20 June, 2025
    • 22 – 27 June, 2025
    • 29 June – 4 July, 2025
    • 6 – 11 July, 2025
or
Accommodation
  • Tent
    7 nights
Comfort
  • Basic
Difficulty
Moderate
Involves moderate physical activity
Group
Up to 14 people
Minimum age
18 years old
Group meet at
Republic of Khakassia, Abakan
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Weekends: 8am - 7pm (GMT +3)
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Tour highlights

Dragon's Tooth
The most epic photos in Ergaks are here!
Lake of Artists
A night on the lake of Artists is the dream of many who have seen photos of a Parabola
The parabola
The amazing geometry of the rock attracts thousands of tourists
Digital Detox
There will be no mobile connection here. The absence of mosquitoes and ticks makes this place unique!
Lake Svetloye
The business card of the Ergaki Nature Park. The Starry and Bird rocks rise here

Itinerary

  • Day 1 - Transfer to the camping camp. Excursion to the lake. Light

    08:00 Meeting of participants at the railway station of Abakan. 

    Departure of a registered transport to the Ergaki Nature Park. 

    There will be a stop along the way to have breakfast.

    11:00 We move to the camping camp. 

    The distance from the highway to the camp is 6.3 km. The journey time is 3 hours. You can order the service of "Dropping off personal belongings" so as not to carry your backpack.

    14:00 Accommodation at the campsite, lunch.

    15:00 Excursion to Lake Svetloye is the business card of the Ergaki village, where you will see the Bird and Star rocks. And also swim in a mountain lake at an altitude of 1,500 meters!

    19:00 After dinner, an evening of acquaintances over a campfire.

    21:00 Bathhouse.

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  • Day 2 - The transition to Lake. Artists, sk. Parabola
  • Day 3 - Climbing the Dragon's Tooth
  • Day 4 - Day of rest
  • Day 5 - Bird Pass
  • Day 6 - Transfer to Abakan. Completion of the tour
Difficulty
Involves moderate physical activity
Tour organizer's comments

You will travel at a comfortable pace, usually in good weather (using a spare day) 14-16 km. Therefore, you will be able to cope if you do not have any chronic, physical diseases.

Accommodation

Accommodation
  • Tent
    7 nights
Comfort
  • Basic

The tour includes accommodation in a tent.

The cost of the tour for 1 person in rubles: 35,000 rubles. for double occupancy.

Supplement for single accommodation: 10,000 rubles.

Meals:

Meals at the campsite - breakfast, dinner.

Meals at the parking lot on the lake. Artists - all participants of the campaign participate in the preparation.

Tent camp 2 nights

An equipped camping camp is a parking lot on the Medvezhye River agreed with the management of the Ergaki Park. A 30-minute walk from the lake. Light. Accommodation in 4-bed full-length camping tents. 2 sections for 2 people (single occupancy in the section is possible for an additional fee).

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Tent camp 5 nights

Tour conditions

Group
up to 14 tourists
Minimum age
18 years old
Duration
6 days 5 nights
Group meets at
Republic of Khakassia, Abakan

Included in price

  • meals on the route;
  • accommodation at Alptrek Camping Camp (2 nights);
  • accommodation in a stationary camp on the lake. Artists (3 nights);
  • accompanied by an instructor-guide;
  • transfer Abakan-Ergaki-Abakan;
  • accompanied by a certified instructor-guide;
  • registration at the Ergaki and the Ministry of Emergency Situations visit center;
  • sauna at the campsite (2 times);
  • insurance.

Paid extra

  • air and railway tickets to Abakan and back;
  • meals not specified in the program;
  • drop-off of personal belongings to the campsite on the first day 3,500 rubles, payment for 1 backpack weighing up to 15 kg.;
  • single accommodation in the tent section 10,000 rubles.;
  • transfer from/to Krasnoyarsk 5,000 rubles/person, one-way price;
  • rent of a sleeping bag and a rug 3,500 rubles.;
  • trekking poles for rent 3,500 rubles. for all days.

It's important to know

Personal equipment you need for the tour

 

Raincoat1-2 piecesIt's better to take a PONCHO

 

necessarily

Sneakers/trekking boots1 pair 

 

preferably

Rubber boots1 pairWe strongly recommend that you take it. In rainy weather in Ergaki, not a single trekking shoe will stand up and will be wet.

 

preferably

Slippers1 pairFor the room, for the bathpreferably
The jacket and trousers are windproof and water repellent1 pieceA membrane fabric that repels water and allows the skin to breathe is desirable. 

 

preferably

Panama hat/cap/buff from the sun1 pieceHead protection from the Sunnecessarily
T-shirt/T-shirt, light trousers, shorts2 piecesIt's summer after all!preferably
Swimsuit, towel1 pieceIf desired, you can swim in glacial lakes, sunbathe in the Sun (a mountain tan lasts much longer than a sea tan!). And also go to the sauna.

 

preferably

Trekking poles1 pairThey suit someone, but they only interfere with someone. But it is recognized that such sticks reduce the load on the knee joints by 30%.preferably
Water bottle, thermos for tea1-1.5 litersFor excursions. Water can be collected in almost all streamsnecessarily
Sunscreen/spray and lipstick1 pieceWith maximum protection factor!necessarily
Personal first aid kit + vitamins1 pieceFirst aid kit for "favorite" diseases. A 2-3 cm wide patch for the prevention of calluses, an elastic bandagenecessarily
Sleeping bag1 PCA sleeping bag is required for the tour. But you can rent it.necessarily
Carpet1 PCFor the tour, you need a rug on which you will sleep. You can rent it.necessarily
Headlamp1 PCEvery tourist should have their own light source so that their hands are freenecessarily
A cape on a backpack1It is better to have a poncho raincoat. This is the best solution for a mountain hikenecessarily
Cellophane bags1 roll.Garbage bags for 30-60L are ideal to pack things in a backpacknecessarily
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Dates and Prices

  • $353
    15 – 20 Jun, 2025 6 days 5 nights
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  • $353
    22 – 27 Jun, 2025 6 days 5 nights
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  • $353
    29 Jun – 4 Jul, 2025 6 days 5 nights
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  • $353
    6 – 11 Jul, 2025 6 days 5 nights
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  • $353
    13 – 18 Jul, 2025 6 days 5 nights
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Reviews

  • LD
    Lisa De
    26 Jul, 2024
    about tour
    I was buying a tour for my son and a family friend. The tour was eventful and interesting, the places were magical and everything, in general, the experience was successful. The route is cool!
    26 Jul, 2024
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    Elena
    2 Nov, 2024
    about provider
    The organization is top-notch! The team at Big Country stayed in touch constantly and provided quick responses to all our questions.
    2 Nov, 2024