On quad bikes to the Kvarkush plateau and Zhigalan waterfalls. Tour to the Northern Urals

Immense The Ural Mountains stretch for more than 2000 km. But it is not necessary to travel such distances to see all the diversity of the nature of the Urals. 

On the Kvarkush plateau, in 2 hours you can visit the impenetrable northern taiga, and subalpine green meadows with squat coniferous, gradually turning into birch, crooked forests, and in the rocky mountain tundra, covered with endless mosses and lichens interspersed with dwarf trees and juniper, and, finally, in high-altitude shallow marshes. 

The route involves visiting the Zhigalan River, which originates in the snowfields on the eastern slopes of the Kvarkush ridge. It is a cascade of five waterfalls, which are perhaps the most picturesque in the whole Urals. Despite its inaccessibility, this wild corner of the Urals is very popular among tourists from all over Russia.

The tour is conducted for ready-made groups of 4 people on 4 units of equipment.

Location

Sverdlovsk region, Karpinsk city district, Kytlym settlement
from
$1,000
+ tickets to the starting point of the tour
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Duration
5 Days
4 Nights
Departures
  • Group departures
or
Accommodation
  • Camp Site
    4 nights
Comfort
  • Basic+
Difficulty
Challenging
Does not require specific skills, but one must be in good health
Group
Up to 20 people
Minimum age
12 years old
Group meet at
Sverdlovsk region, Karpinsk city district, Kytlym settlement
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Weekdays: 8am - 8pm
Weekends: 8am - 7pm (GMT +3)
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Tour highlights

The picturesque Zhigalan River
We will visit the real pearl of the Northern Urals — the beautiful Zhigalan River
A break from the hustle and bustle of the city
Let's relax body and soul from the bustling metropolis in the edge of the taiga forests
Off-road Adventure
A real off-road adventure along the Ural off-road awaits us.

Itinerary

  • Day 1 - Serebryansky Kamen base

    Arrival at the Serebryansky Kamen base, located 12 km from the village. Kytlym, the location of the team, accommodation in the taiga house. 

    Meeting with an instructor guide and a chef accompanying the group.

    A hot lunch.

    Discussion of the rules of behavior in the group, technical features of equipment management, safety issues, discussion of the route and other travel details.

    Preparation of the participants for tomorrow's departure: fitting of equipment (the organizers provide a complete set, including a mud suit, rubber boots, helmet and gloves).

    The team members' cars are located in a secure parking lot throughout the duration of the expedition.

    Optional: on the day of arrival, a sightseeing tour in comfortable cars (or minibuses, depending on the size of the group) to the village is possible. Kytlym.

    Rest (at the request of the team, a sauna is heated, for an additional fee). 

    The chef is busy arranging the kitchen, serving the table, preparing a hot dinner.

    Hot dinner (according to the menu).

    Free time. Communication of the group members. Discussion of planned routes.

    Overnight at the base.

    The total distance along the highway from Yekaterinburg is 430 km.

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  • Day 2 - Marathon trail, Glade of Artists, Iovskoe plateau
  • Day 3 - To the Kvarkush plateau, Olvinsky Kamen Mountain, Vagran River
  • Day 4 - Zhigalan waterfalls, visit to the Three Brothers outliers
  • Day 5 - The final day
Difficulty
Does not require specific skills, but one must be in good health
Tour organizer's comments

Physical fitness is desirable to participate in this tour: the route involves crossing several rivers, respectively, basic ATV driving skills are also preferred.

Accommodation

Accommodation
  • Camp Site
    4 nights
Comfort
  • Basic+

The tour provides accommodation at the Serebryansky Kamen base (two nights) and at the Kvarkush base (two nights).

The cost of the tour for 1 person, depending on boarding the ATV:

  • 2 people on an ATV – 99,900 rubles.;
  • 1 person on an ATV – 119,900 rubles.
Recreation center "Serebryansky Kamen" 2 nights

Get unforgettable impressions of the beauty of the nature of the Ural Mountains. For you – overnight accommodation in comfortable conditions, guarded Parking for cars, gazebo with barbecue, Russian sauna, guide services, snowshoes, skis. Routes to Konzhakovsky stone, Serebryansky Stone, Sukhogorsky Stone, Black Stone, Pancake rocks start from the base.

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Kvarkush campsite 2 nights

Tour conditions

Group
up to 20 tourists
Minimum age
12 years old
Duration
5 days 4 nights
Group meets at
Sverdlovsk region, Karpinsk city district, Kytlym settlement

Included in price

  • ATV rental: (brands: STELS, CF MOTO, Baltmotors, Sokol). Fuel, oil and other consumables are already included in the rental price. Additionally, the group is provided with one (or two) ATVs for guides.;
  • ATV delivery: for clients and instructors from Yekaterinburg to the village of Kytlym and back;
  • Equipment rental: helmet, mud-proof suit, boots, balaclava, etc.;
  • guide services: finding instructors as part of a group, accompanying a group, organizing a trip;
  • products: purchase of necessary products according to the menu matrix (for a group to choose from);
  • provision of expedition, tourist, kitchen and other equipment;
  • insurance: medical insurance policies of JSC Rosgosstrakh;
  • supplies for organizing and conducting a trip;
  • delivery: transportation of personnel, food, ammunition and equipment to the starting point of the route;
  • accommodation at the Serebryansky Kamen base (2 nights) and the Kvarkush campsite (2 nights).

Paid extra

  • air and railway tickets to Yekaterinburg and back;
  • transfer of G. Yekaterinburg – Kytlym settlement (Sverdlovsk region), the cost of the service depends on the number of applicants;
  • payment for the hotel (in case of prior arrival) in Yekaterinburg;
  • alcoholic beverages, other products and beverages of personal preference;
  • rent of additional equipment and equipment according to the rates.

It's important to know

Personal equipment you need for the tour

Clothing:

  1. Travel / Fishing / Hunting suit – 1;
  2. Sweater (warm fleece fabric or PolarTec, Winblock, or similar) – 1;
  3. Pants (warm fleece fabric or PolarTec, Winblock, or similar) – 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. Thermal underwear ordinary (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 tracking socks – 2-3;
  13. Down jacket sports, 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. Travel backpack 60-90L (must have for trekking);
  2. Waterproof bag 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 anti-chapping cream, hygienic lipstick (if necessary);
  6. Personal hygiene products;
  7. 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. 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 trekking (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 (case with fishing supplies: baubles, flies, etc.), (optional, optional);
  7. Folding pocket knife (or hunting belt knife);
  8. Weapons with kit and ammunition (if available);
  9. Fishing tongs, retriever and other accessories (optional, optional);
  10. Waders / Or rubber boots with belt carabiners;
  11. Remedies to protect against blood-sucking insects;
  12. Lighter, matches (optional, optional).
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Reviews

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    Olesya
    11 Jan, 2022
    about provider
    Support and organization at a high level. Good equipment and equipment. Everything is clear and without failures.
    11 Jan, 2022
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    Olesya
    11 Jan, 2022
    about provider
    Everything was organized very clearly and without problems. The equipment is cool (it was even hot). I met him in Yekaterinburg, took him to the base, brought him back. All without stress and problems.
    11 Jan, 2022