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Majestic cliffs and passes with unusual names are waiting for you, swimming in a mountain lake at an altitude of 1,500 meters and evening conversations around a campfire.

You will climb Turtle Rock and see the famous Hanging Stone, which weighs more than 100 tons and stands on the edge of a precipice, and also visit perhaps the most beautiful view point of Ergaki Nature Park — Bird Pass.

Finish the tour with a day of relaxation, enjoying the silence of the taiga and swimming in the lakes. This is the perfect way to disconnect from the hustle and bustle of the city and enjoy the wild nature!

Location

Abakan city

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Tour highlights

Lake Svetloye and its majestic cliffs

You can not only enjoy the beauty of the surrounding landscapes, but also refresh yourself in the crystal clear waters with views of the Bird and Star rocks.

Dragon's Tooth Viewing Room

You will enjoy a spectacular climb to the Piquant Pass, which offers stunning views of the Dragon's Tooth and the "blue lagoon" — Lake Zolotarny.

Ptitsa — korona Ergaki Pass

The observation deck is considered one of the most beautiful in the park. From a height of 2,050 meters, you can enjoy panoramic views of the Parabola Rock.

Itinerary

Day 1 - Lake Svetloye, the visiting card of Ergaki Park
08:00 Meeting of participants at the railway station of Abakan. Departure of registered transport to Ergaki Nature Park. There will be a stop for breakfast on the way.
11:00 a.m. We move to the camping camp. The distance from the highway to the camp is 6.3 km. Travel time is 3 hours. You can order a "Drop-off service" to avoid carrying your backpack.
14:00 Accommodation at the campsite, lunch.
15:00 Excursion to Lake Svetloye is a visiting card of Ergaki village, where you will see the Bird and Star rocks. You can also swim in a mountain lake at an altitude of 1,500 meters!
19:00 After dinner, a bonfire dating evening.
21:00 Sauna

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Day 2 - Zolotarny Lake. Dragon's Tooth Viewing Room
08:00 Morning exercise, breakfast.
09:00 Excursion to Zolotarny Lake. This is the "blue lagoon" of Ergaki Park. In hot weather, you just want to dive and swim. We will go around the entire lake and climb the Piquant Pass, where there is an observation deck on the Dragon's Tooth and Tsvetnye Lakes!
18:00 Return to the campsite, dinner. The evening program. Bathhouse.
Day 3 - Lake Karovoe, Hanging Stone, Sleeping Sayan
08:00 Morning exercise, breakfast.
09:00 Hanging Stone tour. We will climb the Turtle rock, from where we will try to push a Hanging stone — a block that weighs more than 100 tons. and stands on the edge of a precipice.
From here you will also see the Sleeping Sayan rocks, Molodezhny Peak and Teachers Peak. The bravest will be able to plunge into Lake Karovoe!
18:00 Return to the campsite, dinner. The evening program. Bathhouse.

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Day 4 - Bird Pass, Parabola Rock, Lake of Artists
08:00 Morning exercise, breakfast.
10:00 According to the plan, today we climb, perhaps, the most beautiful view point of the Ergaki Nature Park — Bird Pass (2050 m).
It offers views of the Parabola Rock, Dragon's Tooth, Mountain Spirit Lake and many more beautiful views!
Then we go down to the lake of Artists and climb the Parabola! After that, we return to the Bird Pass.
18:00 Return to the campsite, dinner. The evening program.

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Day 5 - Spare day
This is a backup day in case of bad weather in the mountains.
If any excursion was disrupted due to a torrential downpour, then we will use the spare day to take a walk on the tour.
And if all the days were wonderful in terms of the weather, then today you will simply enjoy the taiga birdsong, relax, swim in the lakes and in the sauna!
In any case, you will want to relax after a physically demanding excursion to the lake. Artists.

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Day 6 - Descent to the highway Transfer to Abakan
08:00 Morning exercise, breakfast.
09:00 Descent to the scheduled transport route. On this day, as well as on the first, you can order a “Cargo drop—off” service - your backpack will be taken away by porters (people who carry cargo in the mountains).
16:00 Arrival in Abakan.

Difficulty

Involves moderate physical activity

Accommodation

Tent

5 nights

Comfort

Basic

The tour includes accommodation in an equipped camping camp.

The cost of the tour for 1 person is 20,000 rubles. for double occupancy.

The cost of the tour for 1 person is 24,000 rubles. for double occupancy on arrival dates: 06.07.25-11.07.25; 27.07.25-01.08.25.

Additional payment for single accommodation: 10,000 rubles.

Discount for those who independently get to Ergaki Park (621 km) — 3000 rubles / person.

Meals:

meals at the campsite — breakfast, dinner;
meals on the tour — snack, lunch box.

Camping tents are large full—height tents on pallets. There are mattresses and sleeping bags inside the tent. The campsite has electricity, a toilet, a sauna — everything you need to relax in the mountains! The sections are divided by a common vestibule for 2 people. The tents are equipped with mattresses, mats and a sleeping bag.

Tour conditions

Group

up to 24 tourists

Minimum age

8 years old

Duration

6 days 5 nights

Group meets at

Abakan city

Included in price

Abakan — Ergaki — Abakan transfer;
camping accommodation (6 days / 5 nights);
meals specified in the program (cook works);
accompanied by an instructor-guide;
registration at the visit center of Ergaki and the Ministry of Emergency Situations;
sauna at the campsite;
radio communication on the route;
insurance.

Paid extra

air and railway tickets to Abakan and back;
meals not specified in the program;
additional services (to be booked and paid in advance upon purchase of the tour):
- personal belongings — 3,500 rubles, payment for 1 backpack weighing up to 15 kg;
- single room in the tent section — 10,000 rubles.;
- extension of the tour for 3 days, departure on Sunday — 10,000 rubles (new locations: Marble waterfall, Vidovaya and climbing on the Bird's shoulder);
- transfer from/to Krasnoyarsk — 5,000 rubles/person, one-way price;
- sleeping bag rental (comfort 0-10°C) — 3,500 rubles/person (to be paid in advance);
- trekking poles for rent — 2,000 rubles/person (available at the campsite).

It's important to know

Rubber boots	1 pair	The main thing is to protect the ankle from twisting the leg, and to be waterproof.	preferably
Raincoat	1-2 pieces	It is better to take a PONCHO (it covers you and a backpack at once), or a good raincoat.	necessarily
Running shoes/trekking boots	1 pair	Use it for excursions on "dry" days.	preferably
Slippers	1 pair	To rest your feet in the camp. It can also be used for a sauna.	preferably
The jacket and trousers are windproof and water-repellent	1 piece	A membrane fabric that repels water and allows the skin to breathe is desirable.	preferably
Thermal underwear	1 set	Sleeping in a sleeping bag is comfortable in thermal underwear.	preferably
The cap. Panama hat/sun buff	1 piece	It can be cool in the evening + head protection from the Sun. A sleeping cap.	necessarily
T-shirt/T-shirt, light trousers, shorts	2 sets	As the sun comes out, it gets hot enough. We dress up for the summer.	preferably
Replaceable underwear, socks	3 pieces	Personal hygiene. Warm socks for sleeping should always be dry.	necessarily
Swimsuit, towel	1 piece	If 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
Expedition backpack with rain cover	60-80 liters .	The main backpack will be required to get from the highway to the base camp – it is 6 km (3 hours journey). The road is good. The backpack can also be closed with a trash bag.	necessarily
Sleeping bag	1 piece	Comfortable temperature from - 4OC. (Can be rented)	necessarily
Head lamp	1 piece	Be sure to insert new batteries. It will come in handy in the evening.	necessarily
Trekking poles	1 pair	They suit some people, but they only get in the way of others. But it is recognized that such sticks reduce the load on the knee joints by 30%.	preferably
Toothbrush, toothpaste, tual.paper	1 piece	Personal hygiene.	necessarily
Water bottle, thermos for tea	1-1.5 liters	For excursions. Water will be available in almost all streams.	necessarily
Sunscreen/spray and lipstick	1 piece	With maximum protection factor!	necessarily
Personal first aid kit + vitamins	1 piece	A first-aid kit for "favorite" diseases. A 2-3 cm wide patch for the prevention of calluses, an elastic bandage.	necessarily
HB Gloves	1-2 pairs	There will be rocks/rocks that you can grab with your hands in places on excursions. Tourists recommend XB gloves.	preferably

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Kristina

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17 Jan, 2025

A special thank you to our driver, Andrey, for providing safe and efficient transportation. Huge thanks as well to our guide, Victoria, for crafting an engaging and secure route, excellent organization, memorable experiences, and her uplifting positivity.
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Ekaterina

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16 Jan, 2025

They responded to the request promptly and finalized the contract quickly. Always available, clear, informative, and transparent.

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Diana

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16 Jan, 2025

Thank you for your dedication, professionalism, the cozy camp, campfire songs, delicious food, warmth, and your passion for making the world a better place. You’ve shown us how to truly unwind in nature and recharge ourselves.

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