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Krasnoyarsk and Yeniseisk – these two cities are united by the mighty Siberian Yenisei River, in addition, they both have a rich history. On this tour you will be able to discover not only the wealth of these cities, but also the beauty and grandeur of the mighty Yenisei.

The tour is conducted on an individual request for groups of 4 to 10 people.

The conduct of this tour depends on the water level in the Yenisei.

Location

Krasnoyarsk

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Tour highlights

The main sights of the region

We are waiting for excursions around Krasnoyarsk and the surrounding area, an educational trip along the Yenisei tract and the "father" of Siberian cities – Yeniseisk

Family trip

There are no age restrictions on the tour – it will be a wonderful adventure for the whole family

Gastronomic delights

We will taste dishes from fish caught in the Yenisei and Angara

Yenisei Mini Cruise

We will sail by boat, watching the stunning panoramas of Siberia

Itinerary

Day 1 - A tour of the city of Krasnoyarsk. The monument "King fish". Krasnoyarsk Hydroelectric power station
Arrival in Krasnoyarsk.
Self-service transfer to the city.
Check-in at the Krasnoyarsk 3* hotel (Uritskogo str. 94) from 14:00. *Early check-in at the hotel is possible for an additional fee.
11:00 Meeting with the guide in the lobby of the Krasnoyarsk hotel.
The program will begin with a sightseeing tour of Krasnoyarsk with a visit to all the main attractions of the city.
Lunch at a restaurant in the city.
Next, tourists will go to the suburbs of Krasnoyarsk.
Driving along a forest road towards a small townDivnogorsk, you will be able to enjoy the majestic river, along the banks of which there are ancient Siberian villages and unique natural monuments. According to the legend of the original inhabitants of the Yenisei land, the main river of Siberia is the Yenisei. One of the deepest rivers not only in Russia, but also in the world, with a length of 4,092 km, which is more than from London to Moscow.
The final destination of the trip can be considered the embankment of Divnogorsk andKrasnoyarsk HPP (external inspection), the second largest in Russia.
On the way to Krasnoyarsk, visit the Tsar-Fish observation deck, which offers a magnificent view of the city and the Yenisei.
Return to Krasnoyarsk.
Dinner on your own.

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Day 2 - The Yenisei Tract
Breakfast at the hotel.
The group travels north along the Yenisei Highway to Lesosibirsk to learn about the history of the Yenisei province.
On the way, you will visit the temple with the myrrh-streaming icon in the village of Kazachinskoye.
Arrival and accommodation at the recreation center "Zaimka Rybnaya".
The unique beauty of these places serves as an ornament for a wonderful outdoor recreation. Mighty and cold The Yenisei, the gentle and warm Angara, merging their waters together, majestically continue their journey to the north. The abundance of valuable fish in these waters determined the name of the Zaimka - "Fish".
Sterlet, taimen, whitefish, grayling, Yenisei perch - these are the types of fish, dishes from which, prepared by skilled chefs of a local restaurant, are offered to all visitors to Zaimka.
A cozy comfortable cottage on the banks of the Yenisei River welcomes guests all year round who want to retire to the peace and quiet of the real taiga.
Lunch and dinner on the basis of unique fish cuisine.
Free time in the afternoon.
You can go to the sauna or go fishing (optionalpayment).

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Day 3 - Yeniseisk
Excursion toYeniseisk.
Guided tour of Holy Cross Cathedral, one of the largest churches in Siberia (67 meters high). The 13 gilded domes of the cathedral are still visible from afar.
Tourists will have to go to the ancient city of Yeniseisk, the former center of the Yenisei province. The history of the annexation of Eastern Siberia to Russia is inextricably linked with its past. The city was founded in 1619 by a detachment of Cossacks as a military fortress (ostrog) on the left bank of the Yenisei, 12 versts from its tributary Kemi. For a century and a half, this city has been the "main gateway" to Eastern Siberia and the "father" of Siberian cities.
In 2019, the monument city of RussiaYeniseisk turned 400 years old. The appearance of the city, preserved since the beginning of the twentieth century, impresses with the elegance of antiquity. There are more than 110 architectural and cultural heritage sites on the territory of Yeniseysk, about 30 of them of Russian significance.
Lunch at the restaurant.
A walking tour of the city will take you through the quiet streets of the Siberian city among the unique examples of wooden and stone architecture, temples and mansions.
Visit the photo gallery, a unique museum of antique objects collected by the enthusiast Peter Drozdov.
Since the fire of 1702 and the subsequent construction of Orthodox stone churches and cathedrals, the Church of the Iversky Convent, the Spassky Cathedral of the Transfiguration Monastery, the Resurrection Church, the Epiphany Cathedral, the Trinity Church, and the Assumption Cathedral have been preserved to this day.
VisitingMonastery lake.
Walking distance to the lake is 200 meters, you can collect holy water on the lake. It is believed that the water of the Monastery Lake has healing properties, the place itself is recognized as holy - in ancient times there was a monastic hermitage here.
Dinner at the cafe.
Check-in at the Merchant Borodkin Guest House Hotel.
Breakfast at the campsite, lunch and dinner at the Yeniseisk restaurant.

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Day 4 - Cruise to Krasnoyarsk
Breakfast at the hotel.
Further program without a guide.
Free time in Yeniseisk.
11:00 Transfer from the hotel to the pier.
11:30 Boarding a passenger ship.
12:00 Departure to Krasnoyarsk.
Accommodation in 2-bed first class cabins (in the cabin there are 2 upholstered sofas, a wardrobe, a washbasin).
NB! Navigation on the Yenisei is carried out on passenger cruise ships of project No. 588, built in 1955. Please note, these are not tourist ships!
There are two restaurants on board, reading and music rooms, and a bar. Showers and toilet cabins are located on the decks.

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Day 5 - Arrival in Krasnoyarsk
A day on board the ship.
20:00 Arrival in Krasnoyarsk
Transfer to the Krasnoyarsk 3* hotel.
Dinner on your own.
Day 6 - End of the program
Breakfast at the hotel.
Rooms are available until 12:00.
Self-service transfer to the railway station or to the airport.

Difficulty

Suitable for everyone

Tour organizer's comments

No special physical training is required

Accommodation

Hotel

3 nights
Camp Site

1 night
Cabin on the boat

1 night

Comfort

Midscale

The tour provides accommodation:

double room with facilities at the Krasnoyarsk Hotel (2 nights);
at the Rybnaya Zaimka campsite (1 night);
at the hotel “Guest house of merchant Borodkin” (1 night);
in 2-bed cabins of the first class (in the cabin there are 2 upholstered sofas, a wardrobe, a washbasin, showers and toilet cabins located on the decks).

The cost of the tour for 1 person, RUB: 75,500 rubles.

Individual tour format:

For a group of 1 person - 184,300 rubles/person;
For a group of 2 people – 105,500 rubles/person;
For a group of 3 people – 87,500 rubles/person;
For a group of 4 people - 75,500 rubles/person.

Additionally paid at the request of:

The surcharge for single occupancy is 14,200 rubles/person.
Early check-in at the Krasnoyarsk 3* hotel from 00:00 - 14:00 without breakfast is charged additionally + 1500 RUB/person. for double occupancy and + 2650 RUB/person for single occupancy.
Extra day at the hotel on the eve of the tour upon arrival from 14:00 without breakfast: + 2950 RUB /person for double occupancy +5300 RUB. for single occupancy.
Breakfast – 1000 RUB/person.

The modern Krasnoyarsk Hotel offers rooms with a refrigerator, a work desk and a bed with orthopedic mattress. Each bathroom comes with a hairdryer and free toiletries.

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Tour conditions

Group

From 4 to 10 tourists

Duration

6 days 5 nights

Group meets at

Krasnoyarsk

Included in price

transportation services;
guide services on days 1-3;
museum tickets;
meals according to the program (4 breakfasts, 3 lunches, 2 dinners);
double accommodation with amenities at the Krasnoyarsk Hotel (2 nights), at the Rybnaya Zaimka campsite (1 night), at the Merchant Borodkin Guest House Hotel (1 night);
ticket for the ship Yeniseisk-Krasnoyarsk (1st class, facilities on deck).

Paid extra

air and railway tickets to Krasnoyarsk and back;
transfers in Krasnoyarsk;
early check-in at the Krasnoyarsk Hotel before 12:00 on day 1;
guided tour on the ship;
meals on the ship;
luggage tray;
insurance;
additional services at the places of accommodation;
bathhouse;
souvenirs;
alcoholic beverages.

It's important to know

1. Medical preparations for individual needs.
2. Documents: passport, insurance policy (medical).
3. Comfortable sports shoes: light running shoes, replacement shoes (light running shoes or sneakers).
4. Sportswear for hot and cool weather: windproof, waterproof jacket, raincoat, warm tracksuit (hoodie, pants), T-shirts with long (from sunburn) and short sleeves, sweatpants, shorts, socks.
5. Headdress: cap, panama hat (! with a visor), a hat.
6. Bathing suit.
7. Personal hygiene products.
8. Useful equipment: a small backpack (20-30L), a flashlight with spare batteries, sunscreen (!required), sunglasses

For photo and video equipment, take care of airtight packaging in case of rain.

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Krasnoyarsk – Yeniseisk. Yenisei Mini Cruise