Manpupuner and Dyatlov Pass. Hiking with a helicopter

We invite you to hike Manpupuner through the Dyatlov pass!

An interesting journey through the Northern Urals to one of the wonders of Russia – the Manpupuner plateau. Along the road there are pristine forests dotted with pristine lakes, rivers and endless mountain tundra. 

You will visit the Dyatlov Pass and see with your own eyes the site of the tragedy of 60 years ago, fly by helicopter over the mountain ranges of the Urals, learn the secrets of the ancient Cherdyn. An eventful tour full of various discoveries awaits you!

Location

Russia, Sverdlovsk region, Ivdel
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Duration
9 Days
8 Nights
Departures
  • Group departures
    • Dates for next season
    • 28 July – 5 August, 2025
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Accommodation
  • Tent
    13 nights
  • Camp Site
    1 night
Comfort
  • Basic
Difficulty
Challenging
Does not require specific skills, but one must be in good health
Group
Up to 12 people
Minimum age
16 years old
Group meet at
Russia, Sverdlovsk region, Ivdel
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Tour highlights

Manpupuner Plateau
You will walk through the protected Ural taiga and the mountains of the Northern Urals to one of the seven wonders of Russia
Dyatlov Pass
You will visit the infamous pass separating Mount Holat-Chakhl (1079 m) and Mount Nine (905 m)
Hiking in the Urals
Test yourself for strength in a full-fledged camping trip with tents and backpacks
Conquering the heights
You will climb to the top of Mount Otorten, which offers an incredible view
Helicopter ride
Enjoy the harsh but beautiful nature of the Northern Urals not only from the ground, but also from the air
The ancient city
Visit Cherdyn, one of the oldest cities in the Urals, which many centuries ago was the capital of the Grand Duchy of Great Perm

Itinerary

  • Day 1 - Meeting. Ivdel — Ushma — Auspiya River

    The meeting of the group at the railway station Ivdel (Sverdlovsk region) at 03:00-04:00. This time is determined by the arrival time of the train. 

    To get on this train, you need to purchase tickets for it in advance and get to Yekaterinburg by train or plane. And from the Yekaterinburg railway station go to Ivdel.

    Loading into cross-country vehicles of the type "Ural", "GAZ-66". 

    Transfer to the village of Ushma (6-7 hours). 

    On the way, we enjoy the picturesque landscapes of the Northern Urals from the window. 

    We will prepare lunch upon arrival. 

    We will walk along the Auspiya River for about 7 km and camp early, because the day was quite difficult.

    Car: 150 km.

    Walking distance: 7 km with backpacks.

    Accommodation: tents.

    Meals: snack on the road, lunch, dinner.

  • Day 2 - Auspiya River — Fork-spoon parking lot — Dyatlov Pass — parking under the pass
  • Day 3 - Parking in front of Dyatlov Pass — parking at Lunthusaptur Lake
  • Day 4 - Otorten — Yanig-Hachehahl
  • Day 5 - The foot of Yanig-Hachehakhl mountain — movement along the Main Ural ridge
  • Day 6 - The main Ural Ridge is the source of the Pechora River
  • Day 7 - Reserve day (rest day)
  • Day 8 - Source of the Pechora River — Manpupuner plateau — Source of the Pechora River — Nyrob village
  • Day 9 - S. Nyrob — Cherdyn — Perm
Difficulty
Does not require specific skills, but one must be in good health
Tour organizer's comments

This tour is suitable for all lovers of outdoor activities in good physical shape, who do not have health problems. 

The weight of the backpack is 18-23 kg. 

The total mileage is about 100 km with a backpack and about 7 km light.

Accommodation

Accommodation
  • Tent
    13 nights
  • Camp Site
    1 night
Comfort
  • Basic

The hike involves overnight stays:

  • in 2-, 3-bed tents (7 nights);
  • 3-, 4-bed accommodation at the base/guest house in Nyrob/Cherdyn (1 night).

Camping meals using sublimates.

Tent camp 13 nights

On the autonomous part of the route, accommodation in 2-, 3-bed tents.

Camp site / guest house 1 night

Tour conditions

Group
up to 12 tourists
Minimum age
16 years old
Duration
9 days 8 nights
Group meets at
Russia, Sverdlovsk region, Ivdel

Included in price

  • drop-off from the city of Ivdel to the starting point on cross-country transport;
  • ejection from the Manpupuner plateau to Nyrob by helicopter;
  • transfer Nyrob – Cherdyn – Perm;
  • accommodation at the base/guest house in Nyrob or Cherdyn (1 night);
  • three meals a day on the route (hot breakfasts, lunches and dinners);
  • payment for stay on the territory of the reserve;
  • registration of the group in the Ministry of Emergency Situations;
  • the work of instructors;
  • group equipment (tents, awning, gas equipment, cylinders, boilers, etc.);
  • group first aid kit;
  • communication and navigation equipment (satellite tracker);
  • signaling devices (false fire, hunter's signal);
  • consultations on the selection of clothes, ticket purchase;
  • a signature buff.

Paid extra

  • railway tickets to Ivdel and air and railway tickets from Perm;
  • sauna on the base/in a guest house in the village of Nyrob/ The attic;
  • insurance against n/a;
  • tips (reward for guides on a voluntary basis).

It's important to know

Personal equipment you need for the tour

The hike is a trekking with backpacks, where we carry groceries, personal and public equipment on ourselves. Therefore, you need a good physical shape and a comfortable backpack with a hard back and a wide waist belt.

It is also necessary to be mentally prepared for the difficulties associated with changing weather conditions: from warm sunny weather to strong wind and cold rain. You need to pay as much attention to your equipment as possible.

Equipment:

  1. Backpack 80-100 L (hard back, comfortable and wide waist belt) + small lightweight backpack for radial exits.
  2. A cape for a backpack from the rain.
  3. The rug is a tourist one.
  4. Sleeping bag (comfort temperature 0/-5).
  5. Trekking poles (preferably with ClickLock or FlickLock clips).
  6. A seat with an elastic band (hob).

Clothing and shoes:

  1. Trekking boots (ankle is fixed, thick sole). We wear new shoes 10 days before the hike! Plus brodniks, chevers or ugc stockings to overcome fords.
  2. Sports sandals or slates for the camp.
  3. Gaiters / "lanterns" (worn over boots, protect from dew and debris).
  4. A good raincoat (not polyethylene) or a membrane suit.
  5. Running suit (preferably according to the type of encephalitis with a mesh).
  6. The jacket is insulated.
  7. Fleece jacket.
  8. Thermal underwear 2 sets: running thin lightweight and insulated for sleeping.
  9. Lingerie.
  10. T-shirt or long sleeve shirt.
  11. 1-2 T-shirts (preferably synthetic).
  12. Panama hat with mesh, cotton gloves, fleece hat.
  13. Trekking socks (2-3 pairs, synthetic).

What else to take:

  1. Dishes (plate, mug, spoon, knife - not ceramic, matches in hermetically sealed).
  2. Personal hygiene products.
  3. First aid kit is personal, in case of chronic diseases (the instructor will have a public first aid kit with a standard set of medicines) + elastic bandage, sterile bandage - 2 pcs., chlorhexidine in small. in a bottle, the patch is rolled on a fabric basis, wide.
  4. Headlamp + a set of spare batteries.
  5. A set of threads with a needle.
  6. The lipstick is hygienic.
  7. Thermos flask (0.5 -0.7 liters).
  8. Individual 0.5 l water bottle.
  9. 1 liter of breadcrumbs.
  10. Mosquito and midge repellents 1 can (preferably DETA).
  11. Personal pocket snack (nuts, bars).
  12. The rope is 3-4 m, durable (for drying clothes, repairs).
  13. Suntan facial cream (50 ml is enough for several people).
  14. Sunglasses that do not pass ultraviolet light

Documents:

  1. Passport.
  2. Insurance policy (optional).
  3. Money for additional expenses (up to 10,000 rubles, of which up to 5,000 rubles in cash).
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Dates and Prices

  • $1,025
    28 Jul – 5 Aug, 2025 9 days 8 nights
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Reviews

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    Larisa
    6 May, 2022
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    Comfortable accommodation, convenient transfer, delicious food, attentive attitude.
    6 May, 2022
    N
    Natalia
    10 Jan, 2022
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    We are very satisfied with the host party. The organization of the tour is at the highest level, before the trip we answered all the questions that helped to prepare properly, the tour program is diverse and very interesting. And all the everyday nuances of living and eating without any complaints!
    10 Jan, 2022
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    Zueva Tatiana
    10 Jan, 2022
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    The organization of the tour at the highest level!
    10 Jan, 2022