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Taiga Winter Glamping Experience
Overview
Enjoy 8-days in a cosy glamping tent on the banks of the River Anyuy, surrounded by 430 thousand hectares of wild taiga. If you love nature, wildlife and outdoor camping with a splash of luxury, this scenic retreat is the one for you.
See the unusual rocks of Nadge and find out why Nanais consider them a place of power
Snowmobile ride around the Anyuysky National park
Take part in cooking classes and try Far Eastern delicacies
Try your luck catching trophy taimen on the tributaries of the Anyuy river
Visit the Nanai camp and pass the traditional rite of purification
Watch Amur tigers through camera traps
You will see the UNESCO site Sikachi-Alyan petroglyphs
Itinerary
Khabarovsk
A large city situated on the Amur River in South-eastern Russia, Khabarovsk is the largest city and the administrative center of Khabarovsk Krai. It lies just 14 miles from the border with China and was named “Boli” when it was part of the Chinese Empire. The city has a rich history and culture and is best known for the dazzling Cathedral of the Assumption and the popular Komsomolskaya Square.
Day 1
Arrival in Khabarovsk
After meeting your driver at the airport, you will be taken to your hotel ready for check-in.
Arrival Transfer
Free Time
Prominent Landscape
Scenic Surrounds
Souvenir Shopping
Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Transfer
Glamping experience
Sorodichi Nanai camp
Sikachi-Alyan Nanai village
Masterclass
Nanai purification rite
Petroglyphs of Sikachi-Alyan
Anyuysky National park
Travel to
Anyuysky National Park
The Anyuysky National Park is a natural landmark and protected area that covers the Anyuy River basin, on the west slope of the Central Sikhote-Alin Mountain range in the Russian Far East. The Anyuy River flows into the Amur River, the main river of the region, and continues to the Sea of Okhotsk. This remote area is known for its natural beauty and rare wildlife, however it is also home to the Nanai people who occupy around a quarter of the settlements around the territory.
Day 3
Snowmobile ride in Anyuysky National Park
Today you will have plenty of time to spend exploring the taiga. In the morning, you will set off on your very own snowmobile to a real ice fishing location in the heart of the taiga. Along the way, you will experience scenic views of the winter forest and hills of one of the most unspoilt places in the Far East.
Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Snowmobile Ride
Ice Fishing
Winter forest
Scenic Surrounds
Food & Drink Experience
Sauna
Day 4
Tracking the Amur tiger
Day three of your experience will begin with breakfast followed by an introductory conversation about the elusive Amur tiger and other inhabitants of the national Park. Today you will get to try your hand at being a true wildlife photographer arranging your very own camera traps for review in a few days’ time.
Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Cultural Immersive Experience
Wildlife photography
Setting Camera traps
Grayling fishing
Masterclass
Food & Drink Experience
Scenic Surrounds
Day 5
Trekking to the mysterious rocks of Nadge
After breakfast, you will set off on a journey to the mysterious rocks of Nadge, a place of local legend and said to be the long-lost home of winged guardians. You will travel part of the way by car, before heading out on a three-hour trekking tour in the taiga.
Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Mysterious rocks of Nadge
Three-hour trekking tour
Scenic Surrounds
Food & Drink Experience
Sauna
Prominent Landscape
Day 6
Snowmobile ride through the Far Eastern taiga
Today you will embark on another snowmobile ride through the Far Eastern taiga. The route will pass through key sites found on the expedition of Vladimir Arsenyev and his Nanai guide, Dersu Uzal. Learn more about Arsenyev through stories from your guide as you make your way along this scenic trail.
Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Snowmobile Ride
Following the trail of Vladimir Arsenyev
Expert Guide
Scenic Surrounds
Tracking the Amur tiger
Wildlife photography
Free Time
Day 7
Visit a sturgeon farm on the banks of the Amur river
After breakfast, you will say goodbye to your campsite and head back to Khabarovsk by bus. Along the way, you will visit a sturgeon farm on the banks of the Amur river, where you will see with your own eyes how sturgeon is grown from a small fry before being released into the river.
Breakfast
Transfer
Visit to Sturgeon Farm
Masterclass
Amur river
Free Time
Scenic Surrounds
Souvenir Shopping
Breakfast
Departure Transfer
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What’s included
Accommodation (glamping, 2 nights in Khabarovsk)- Active routes and excursions in the program
- All tours are COVID-19 secure and offer flexible booking options. Visit our Covid-19 information page to find out more
- Bathhouse (Russian banya)
- Foreign language guide service
- Meals, as specified in the itinerary
- Russian Tourist Visa Invitation
- Snowmobile rides
- Transport services under the program
What’s not included
Additional programmes in Khabarovsk- Alcoholic drinks
- Double camping accommodation (optional, for an extra fee)
- Flights or other travel arrangements prior to tour joining point
- Gratuities/tips for your guide
- Insurance
- Rent a set of fishing gear (for an extra fee)
- Visa processing
Travel Tips
All travellers are asked to check the vaccination requirements before travel. Visit our Vaccines and Health page to find out more- Any dietary or allergy requirements will need to be disclosed before the start of the tour
- Carrying a water bottle with you is recommended
- Medication should always be taken with you and kept on your person
- Please ensure that you keep any personal documents and valuables on your person at all times
- This is a group tour which requires a minimum number of passengers to join the tour. Click here for more information about group tours.
- WIFI will be available at most of the hotels, although mobile coverage may vary in rural areas
- Your local guides will recommend stops where you can go souvenir shopping during your tour
Special notes
Please note that this tour requires a minimum number of passengers in order to go ahead. For winter, we recommend packing specialised insulated clothing such as moisture-proof socks, several sets of gloves, a balaclava, tube scarfs, and footwear suitable for low temperatures between -20 to -40 degrees. The temperature in the tent itself will be around 25 degrees.
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