Manaraga is the queen of the Ural Mountains. By helicopter to the Circumpolar Urals

Plunge into the mysterious world of the Circumpolar Urals! Travel is for those who dream of visiting very inaccessible and beautiful places of the Ural range, but are very limited in time and do not have much experience in organizing complex and categorical hiking trips. 

The territory on which the main mountain ranges of the Urals are located is an absolutely wild area, characterized by a complete absence of civilization, only a world of harsh beauty, mountains, and natural landscapes. The perfect vacation for body and soul in the midst of pure nature and sky.

Location

The city of Nyagan
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$1,814
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Duration
8 Days
7 Nights
Departures
  • Group departures
    • 2 – 9 August
or
Accommodation
  • or
    Camp Site, Tent
    6 nights
  • Tent
    1 night
Comfort
  • Basic
  • Basic+
Difficulty
Extreme
Only for experienced and physically fit hikers. Requires specific skills and equipment
Group
From 11 to 17 tourists
Minimum age
12 years old
Group meet at
The city of Nyagan
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Weekends: 8am - 7pm (GMT +3)
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Tour highlights

Ural peaks
Enjoy the pristine nature, the views of the most beautiful mountain ranges of Manaragi, Narodnaya, Bell Tower, Saber and Horseshoe
Extreme alloy
We will learn how to manage a package, acquire navigation skills and go through the thresholds of 2-4 difficulty categories
Gastronomic delights
We will taste ethnic food from the chef, enjoy the restaurant's food service in the field conditions.

Itinerary

  • Day 1 - Manaraga Shelter. Arrival

    Morning. Arrival at the helipad in Nyagan (Khanty-Mansi Autonomous Okrug). 

    Waiting for dispatchers and crew team reports on loading. 

    Briefing, informing about the rules of conduct on board for a safe flight. 

    Loading equipment and groceries into the helicopter. 

    Boarding. 

    Takeoff. Flight across the Ural Ridge to the Republic of Komi Republic to the territory of the Yugyd Va National Park. 

    The flight duration is about 2 hours.

    Day. Arrival and boarding in the valley of the Kosyu River at the foot of Mount Manaraga at the site of the Manaraga Hostel shelter. 

    It is mandatory for each member of the group to obtain an official permit to visit the territory of the Yugyd Va National Park for the duration of their stay in the mountains. 

    After the group has fully disembarked, the helicopter leaves the disembarkation and unloading point.

    Upon arrival, the group members are accommodated at the location of the mountain shelter-hostel.

    The guide informs the tour participants about the terrain, climate, and travel options depending on the season and weather conditions. 

    Travelers, by prior arrangement, are accommodated in the guest house of the shelter, or in self-contained tents (depending on the season) on the territory of the tourist camp. 

    There is a gazebo, a fire pit, and a toilet on the territory adjacent to the guest house of the shelter. A few meters from the house there is the Kosyu River and the Morenniy stream, where a mobile sauna is being installed collectively.

    The chef is busy setting up a field kitchen, installing mobile dining tables, or using the internal dining room, preparing a hot dinner over a campfire, according to the list of dishes on the selected menu. 

    A hot lunch on the set dining table (in the expedition outdoor tent) is served by 14:00. 

    If the departure from the squadron site is delayed due to weather conditions, it is possible to adjust the lunch and dinner time.

    Free time for the expedition participants, adaptation to the mountainous conditions of the Circumpolar Urals, rest from the flight, communication of the expedition participants. 

    Satellite communication with civilization.

    Afternoon. For active participants of the trip, there is a short-term radial exit 5-7 km to the upper reaches of the Morennyi Stream for the purpose of photo shoots against the backdrop of Mount Manaragi and the tourist shelter located at the foot of it.

    Evening. For the rest of the group staying at the shelter, free time and rest are provided by the Kosyu River. 

    Adaptation to the mountainous conditions of the Circumpolar Urals, rest from the flight, communication of the expedition participants around the campfire. 

    21:00. A festive feast. A hot gourmet dinner from the chef. 

    Communication of the group members. Discussion of planned future routes. 

    It is possible to adjust the route lines based on the current weather situation in the mountains.

    23:00 Stand down. Rest.

    Overnight at the Manaraga Tourist shelter in the valley of the Kosyu River. The circumpolar Urals. The western slope of the Ural mountain range. The Komi Republic.

    The expedition participants rest in the Manaraga shelter house or, if desired, in their own or club tents, sleeping on tourist mats in insulated sleeping bags.

    Walking (trekking) from the Manaraga shelter to the panorama from Morennyi Creek and back is 10-14 km.

    Total flight distance: 430 km.

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  • Day 2 - Climbing Manaragu
  • Day 3 - Mountains, lakes and waterfalls
  • Day 4 - Overnight trip in the mountains
  • Day 5 - Return trip and rafting on the Manaraga River
  • Day 6 - Mountain holidays
  • Day 7 - Climbing Manaragu
  • Day 8 - Return flight
Difficulty
Only for experienced and physically fit hikers. Requires specific skills and equipment
Tour organizer's comments

You will find a complete lack of civilization, a river with rapids 2-4 KC, rugged and mountainous terrain and overcoming difficulties. 

Stress tolerance, the ability to work in a team, and the absence of medical contraindications for physical exertion are necessary.

Accommodation

Accommodation
  • or
    Camp Site, Tent
    6 nights
  • Tent
    1 night
Comfort
  • Basic
  • Basic+

The tour provides accommodation in the comfortable conditions of the Manaraga hostel shelter, or in self-contained tents (depending on the time of the season and by prior agreement) on the territory of the tourist camp.

Cost of participation: 159,900 rubles / person (with a full load of 17 tourists and refueling on board).

Hostel-shelter "Manaraga" or Self-contained tents on the territory of the shelter 6 nights
Hostel-shelter "Manaraga"

It is a complex of structures equipped with rooms and a bathroom for a comfortable stay. sauna, gazebos for leisure and cooking.

It is equipped with 10 bunk beds, two large dining tables with benches, a washbasin, an oven-fireplace, an oven-dryer for clothes, lighting and sockets for charging appliances (everything is powered by a gasoline generator). 

Free high-speed Internet access via satellite is available to visitors, limited to 260 megabytes per day. WiFi – Manaraga.

The Manaraga shelter becomes a hospitable home for tour participants at any time of the year and provides a cozy rest, and if necessary, the shelter staff on duty can provide assistance and support to tourists.

On the territory there is a toilet building, a hiking bath and a covered gazebo with a table and benches, a hearth with a tripod. A few meters from the house there is the Kosyu River and Morennyj Creek, where a mobile bathhouse is collectively installed.

Another option
Self-contained tents on the territory of the shelter

At the request of the expedition participants, they can spend the night in their own or club tents, sleep on tourist mats in insulated sleeping bags.

Tent camp 1 night

Tour conditions

Group
From 11 to 17 tourists
Minimum age
12 years old
Duration
8 days 7 nights
Group meets at
The city of Nyagan

Included in price

  • Flight time: 9.5 flight hours, 4 flights (the total flight distance on board the MI-8 is 1,720 km, including 860 km of flights on board the MI-8);
  • the fee for boarding at the Manaraga hostel shelter, the presence of the MI-8 board in the National Park;
  • payment for obtaining a pass to visit the Yugyd Va National Park;
  • 7 days of stay of the guide-guide in the general composition of the group, accompanying the group, organizing the trip;
  • 7 days of providing catering services in the field;
  • purchase of necessary products according to the menu matrix (for a group to choose from);
  • provision of watercraft, expedition, tourist, kitchen and other equipment and ammunition;
  • medical insurance policies of JSC Rosgosstrakh;
  • travel supplies (fuel briquettes, oils, fuel, repair kits, ropes, satellite communications, etc.);
  • transportation of personnel, food, ammunition and equipment to the helipad.

Paid extra

  • air and railway tickets to Nyagan and back;
  • transfer: Yekaterinburg (Sverdlovsk region) – Nyagan (KhMAO), organization of personal transport for moving. The cost of the service depends on the number of applicants;
  • transfer: Khanty-Mansiysk (airport) – Nyagan, 290 km and back;
  • payment for the hotel (in case of pre-arrival);
  • meals not specified in the tour program;
  • alcoholic beverages, other products and beverages of personal preference;
  • rent of additional equipment.

It's important to know

Personal equipment you need for the tour

Clothing:

  1. Travel / fishing / hunting suit – 1.
  2. Sweater (warm made of fleece fabric or PolarTec, Winblock, or similar material) – 1.
  3. Pants (warm ones made of fleece fabric or PolarTec, Winblock, or similar materials) – 1.
  4. Raincoat (cape waterproof) or jacket made of membrane fabric – 1.
  5. Waterproof pants in case of rainy weather – 1.
  6. Thermal underwear warm (set) – 1.
  7. Regular thermal underwear (set) – 1.
  8. Change of linen (set) – 2-3.
  9. Wool socks, warm socks – 2.
  10. Boots / sneakers for light trekking (for cross–country walking) - 1.
  11. Rubber boots – 1.
  12. Simple and trekking socks – 2-3.
  13. Sports down jacket, warm winter jacket – 1.
  14. Sports hat + buff or bandana – 1.
  15. Bathing accessories (for baths) – 1.
  16. Warm sports gloves or light mittens (pairs) – 1-2.

Personal items:

  1. A travel backpack of 60-90 liters (must have for trekking).
  2. The bag is waterproof for rafting on the river (90-110 liters).
  3. Hygiene supplies (toothbrush, toothpaste, soap, shampoo, etc.).
  4. First aid kit (a set of personal medicines). The chef will have a team first aid kit.
  5. Hand and face cream against chapping, hygienic lipstick (if necessary).
  6. Personal hygiene products.
  7. A bath towel.
  8. An LED headlamp and a couple of spare sets of batteries.
  9. Photo and video equipment (if available).
  10. Folding pocket knife (or hunting belt knife) (optional, optional).
  11. A SIM card with roaming service and debit balance for calls to civilization.
  12. Additional provisions (alcoholic beverages) and delicacies.
  13. Means of communication on the river, walkie-talkies (if available) (optional).
  14. Documents / money in a waterproof bag.
  15. Trekking poles for tracking (optional, optional).
  16. 1 liter thermos flask.
  17. The bottle is individual. plastic for clean water (0.6-1 liter).

Fishing and other accessories:

  1. Fishing gear in a tube (fishing rod, spinning rod, etc.) (optional, optional).
  2. Fishing accessories (optional, optional).
  3. Means of self–defense against wild animals - rocket launcher, flare, firecrackers (transportation is prohibited on the plane).
  4. GPS navigator, compass (optional, optional).
  5. Polarizing glasses (required).
  6. Fishing accessories (a case with fishing supplies: baubles, flies, etc.), (optional, optional).
  7. A folding pocket knife (or a hunting knife for a belt).
  8. Weapons with a set and ammunition (if available).
  9. Fishing tongs, retriever and other accessories (optional, optional).
  10. Waders / Or rubber boots with belt carabiners.
  11. Means of protection against blood-sucking insects.
  12. Lighter, matches (optional, optional).
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Dates and Prices

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    1 Jun – 15 Oct
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