Discovering Yamal

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We invite you to discover the Yamal Peninsula and experience its magic. This is a permafrost zone, a mysterious corner of the Russian Arctic, a nature reserve, a region with an original history. Here, the ancient traditions of the indigenous peoples of the North go side by side with modern technologies, and nature is in harmony with people.

Location

Yamalo-Nenets Autonomous Okrug, Salekhard

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Tour highlights

Jade Valley

Let's admire the Alpine landscape, the famous jade waterfall and the mountain with the intriguing name Dinosaur

Ancient inhabitants of the North

We will see the archaeological collection and the remains of the mammoth Lyuba

Flexible program

On a free day, we can just relax or choose an excursion to your taste, for example, go to the glacier of romantics

Itinerary

Day 1 - Salekhard
The order of days may change due to weather conditions. Important: the time difference from Moscow is +2 hours.
The transport part of the route is a minibus (about 10 km).
08:00 We will meet you at Salekhard airport (recommended flight Yamal YC32, departure from Moscow (Domodedovo) at 03:15).
08:30 We leave for the hotel and check in.
We suggest you relax after a night flight or take a walk around the city on your own. We will definitely tell you where to take a walk and have a snack. On this day, we specially start the excursion program after lunch, so that it will be convenient for you.
14:15 We go on a sightseeing tour of Salekhard by minibus.
Let's see what:
The Mammoth. Let's take a picture next to the charming symbol of Salekhard – the mammoth Mitya. This is a sculpture that the townspeople love very much and sometimes dress up in different costumes.
Obdorsky prison. Let's take a walk through the open-air architectural complex, which repeats the appearance of an ancient fortress. The complex is new, but built using traditional technology without a single nail. Obdorsky prison marked the beginning of modern Salekhard and at the time of its foundation in 1593 was the northernmost in Siberia. Let's look at the harsh life of the 16th century, go up to the observation deck, inspect the watchtowers and look into the forge.
The church in the name of the Holy Apostles Peter and Paul. We will visit the only functioning 19th century temple in the city and the district. This is the world's first stone Orthodox church, built on permafrost in 1894. A difficult fate awaited him, he was partially destroyed, but restored to its former glory in 1998.
The 66th Parallel stele, where we will hold a solemn ceremony of crossing the Arctic Circle with the presentation of personal certificates and take unique photos.
The 66th Parallel stele is a geographical feature of the city, it is located just where the Arctic Circle passes. It was first installed in 1980 in a completely different part of the city, but in 2003 the error was sorted out. Salekhard's geological and geodetic supervision staff was invited to determine the correct line of the Arctic circle. The monument was dismantled and installed near the Airport-Salekhard highway. Now everything is accurate!
16:15 We go to the I.S. Shemanovsky Museum and Exhibition Complex.
The first and largest museum in Yamal holds a unique exhibit - the remains of the mammoth Lyuba, found in 2007. The permafrost has completely preserved the skin, trunk, all other parts of the body and even the contents of the mammalian stomach. The discovery became a sensation for the entire scientific world!
In addition, in the museum we will look at unique products made of clay, bone, metal, stone, organic materials (wood, birch bark, leather, etc.), illustrating the daily life of a person in the North from the Mesolithic era (6th millennium BC) to Modern Times (XVI–XIX centuries) and a large ethnographic collection.
And where else can you see the almost complete skeleton of a mammoth and a woolly rhinoceros?
This museum is visited with pleasure by all guests of Yamal, because it is completely different from the usual city museums. That is why we definitely include his visit in our programs.
18:00 Return to the hotel and free time to discuss impressions, relax and have a delicious dinner at one of the restaurants in the city.
We will definitely give you all the appearances and passwords to make the evening a success.

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Day 2 - Salekhard – Polar Urals – Valley of Jade
Today we will go to the Jade Valley, which got its name due to the green semi–precious stones - jade and jadeite. Jade Valley is located at the site of a fracture of the earth's crust and is considered a place of strength where you can feel the primordial energies of nature and gain strength.
Let's admire the picturesque landscape, comparable to the Alpine, the famous Jade Waterfall and the mountain with the intriguing name Dinosaur. Of course, we will look for the jades and try to distinguish them from the rest of the stones on the way (and this is not as easy as we would like). The walk is easy, the climb is small, the views are stunning.
The transport part of the route is 320 km (minibus, ferry, TRACK). The walking part of the route is 6 km.
07:00 We have breakfast at the hotel.
07:30 Meeting with the group in the lobby of the hotel. Let's get acquainted with our guide. Here we get into the tracks and drive to the meeting place with the rest of the band.
08:00 We meet with other tour participants at the Mammoth Square, and leave for the ferry crossing.
08:30 We cross by ferry to Labytnangi. There are no bridges familiar to us here. The Salekhard-Labytnangi ferry has been operating since time immemorial: the two opposite coasts are connected by ferries in summer and by a road that is laid on ice in winter. In the off-season, passengers are transported by small hovercraft.
08:40 We will be transferred to Labytnangi – Jade Valley (about 60 km).
The way to the Jade Valley lies through the small village of Harp, where the visitor center of the Polar-Uralsky Nature Park is located. The name of the village from Nenets translates as "northern lights", and the settlement fully justifies it: from October to April, magical flashes of Aurora illuminate the sky above the village almost every day.
The valley is only 30 km from Harp, but they pass through the beautiful valley of the Sob River and the Nyrdvomen Shor stream.
To make the trip comfortable, we ride on trackcars - the most environmentally friendly and passable transport in the Far North. Thanks to the ultra-low pressure tires, this all-terrain vehicle can move through the moss cover of the tundra without damaging it.
12:00 We start our walking route in the direction of the three-stage Jade Waterfall. We will see a unique northern nature: larches, willows and dwarf birches grow around, cloudberries and cranberries ripen. A tight stream of water falls from a narrow crevice at a height of about 30 m, flowing down the slopes in three steps. We walk, look, wonder and admire.
14:00 Near the waterfall we will arrange a photo shoot, have a snack and drink herbal tea, admiring the northern landscapes. And then we'll go back.
16:00 We return to the track. A hot field lunch is waiting for us here, cooked with love. Let's eat and get ready for the return trip to Salekhard again via the ferry crossing in the city of Labytnangi. This small town (25 thousand people) has been known since the beginning of the XIX century. as a small village consisting of several houses. The name comes from the Khanty language and translates as "seven larches".
20:00 We move by ferry to Salekhard.
20:30 We return to the hotel.
21:00 is the time for dinner and discussion of all the discoveries of the day. We will definitely recommend the best places for you.

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Day 3 - Salekhard
08:00-10:00 Breakfast at the hotel.
Free time.
Excursions are available for an additional fee (see the Important to Know section).

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Day 4 - Salekhard
07:00 We have breakfast at the hotel.
07:30 Departure to Salekhard airport (recommended flight of Yamal airport at 09:10, YC31, arrival in Moscow (Domodedovo) at 10:10).
* The timing of the 2nd day is approximate.
**Activities on the 2nd day may be changed due to weather conditions in order to ensure the safety of the group.
*** For active days, you will need trekking clothes and shoes, sneakers with hard soles, protection from mosquitoes, rain, sun and wind.

Difficulty

Involves moderate physical activity

Accommodation

Hotel

3 nights

Comfort

Midscale

The tour includes accommodation in a hotel.

The cost of the tour for 1 person, depending on the number of people in the group:

The number of people in the group, people.	2	3	4	5	From 6 to 12
Price per person, rub.	104500	80600	68700	61500	58800

The surcharge for single occupancy is 4000 rubles/day.

Prices are valid until 12/31/2024.

Arktika Hotel is located in Salekhard, 1.7 km from Salekhard and 3.3 km from Monashkin Island. It offers a 24—hour front desk, a restaurant and free Wi-Fi throughout. Room service is available. Other facilities offered at the property include an ATM and luggage storage. Each room at the hotel has a desk, a flat-screen TV and a private bathroom. Towels and bed linen are provided. A safety deposit box is provided in the rooms. Some rooms have a view of the river. There is also a wardrobe and a kettle.

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Tour conditions

Group

up to 12 tourists

Minimum age

12 years old

Duration

4 days 3 nights

Group meets at

Yamalo-Nenets Autonomous Okrug, Salekhard

Included in price

transport services (minibus, ferry crossing, VTS TREKOL);
airport-hotel-airport transfer (minibus);
hotel accommodation for 4 days/3 nights (twin, BB);
excursion services according to the program (except for additional optional excursions);
entrance tickets to the museum;
escort services;
services of a tour guide.

Paid extra

flight to/from Salekhard (the cost depends on the city of departure/arrival);
single occupancy 4000 rubles/day;
medical insurance;
dinner from 1300 rubles/person;
souvenirs;
taxi;
optional excursions;
translation services;
other personal expenses.

It's important to know

As a rule, it does not differ in any way from the urban style in other regions of the country: jeans, shorts, T-shirts, hoodies, socks, sneakers / boots, sandals, etc. I.e. here you can take with you what you feel comfortable walking in.

You also need to take home clothes, underwear, slippers, flip-flops, a swimsuit / swimming trunks (if you want to swim in mountain lakes), a personal first aid kit, hygiene products, sunscreen (required!), mosquito repellents.

For active days, you will need trekking clothes and shoes, sneakers with hard soles, protection from mosquitoes, rain, sun and wind.

Visit to the ethnic cemetery in the natural and ethnographic complex in the village of Gornoknyazevsk. Gornoknyazevsk is a small picturesque village located on the right bank of the deep Ob River, 15 kilometers from the capital of Yamal. This unique place, founded in the 17th century, has a rich history and is the hallmark of Yamal. We invite you to plunge into the atmosphere of national life, get acquainted with the traditional culture of the indigenous peoples of the North and live one day in the national camp. Feel like a part of the northern culture – come to the Natural and ethnographic complex of the village of Gornoknyazevsk! Undoubtedly, everyone will discover something new and interesting here! In front of the gates of the ethnocomplex stands a wooden sculpture, suitable for a certain idol. This is a kind of monument to the most famous resident of Gornoknyazevsk – Prince Tayshin, who represented the tsarist government in Obdorsk.

In the program:

Meeting with a traditional treat - northern berries and stroganina. Master classes on
cooking dishes of national cuisine. Lunch.
The ceremony of tying a ribbon on a sacred tree
The rite of purification by smoke through fumigation
Familiarization with the main buildings - warehouses
An overview of the different types of sleds (sleds), depending on their purpose
Fitting and photo in national clothes
A master class on installing the plague with your own hands. Getting to know the device and the internal
The decoration of the plague is the homes of reindeer herders
A master class on making a souvenir. Visit to the souvenir shop
Competitions in national sports.

The cost for a group of 6 people is 7,500 rubles/person.

2. Transpolar highway – Excursion to the camp site, inspection of barracks – in the post-war period, prisoners lived and worked here on the construction of the railway. As you know, after Stalin's death, the construction site was mothballed and forgotten, only the railway bridges and barracks destroyed by time remind of the former scope of the 501st construction site. Lunch snack (included).

The cost for a group of 4-6 people is 9,600 rubles/person.

3. The glacier of Romantics is an ancient glacier, hidden from prying eyes among the slopes of the Polar Urals, which, alas, began to melt due to climatic changes, still delights with its appearance. It is not so easy to get to it, but under the experienced guidance, everyone can do it, it is an excellent option for a one-day hike with a friendly company. Daytime trekking to the most romantic place in the Polar Urals.

The cost for a group of 6 people is 4,500 rubles/person.

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