General information

Bicycle tour (7 days/6 nights, period May-September) route goes along territories of Khakassia and Krasnoyarsk region.

The tour starts from the technical and safety instructions.

The instructor explains how to use the bike, checks its technical condition.

Unaccompanied children not younger than 16 years are allowed to participate in the tour.

Banya will be organized during long tours.

Region

Krasnoyarsk region is located in the eastern part of Siberia along the basin of the Yenisei river. It covers 3000 km from the South to the North, where it is washed  by Kara sea and Laptevs’ sea. The population of the region is about 3 million people.

The region is subdivided into three climate zones: arctic, subarctic and mild.

Krasnoyarsk region territory is the domain for 450 species of plants, 340 species of birds and 90 species of animals including snow leopard, Putorana bighorn sheep, snow fox, stoat and musk-ox. In region there are 6 nature reserves under state protection: Great Arctic, Central-Siberian, Putorana, Stolby (Rock pillars), Sayano-Shushensky and Taimyr reserves.

The main religion here is Orthodox Church, but other confessions are also spread: Catholicism, Islam, Judaism etc.

The capital of the region is Krasnoyarsk – megapolis situated on the both sides of the Yenisei river . It was founded by Russian military man Andrey Dubensky in 1628. The population of Krasnoyarsk is about 1 million people. Time difference with Moscow is +4 hours, distance to Moscow is 3995 km. There are many old buildings and places of interest here. Krasnoyarsk is the motherland of painter Surikov, geographist and scientist Potanin, singer Khvorostovsky, violinist Tretyakov, Olympic champion Yarygin, writer Astafiev.

The symbol of Krasnoyarsk is Paraskeva Pyatnitsa chapel built in 1805 on Karaulnaya hill. It is printed on the 10-roubles banknote.

Khakassia republic is located in South Siberia on the left side of the Yenisei basin. It occupies territory of 62 thousand sq.km. Its population is 535 thousand people. Time difference with Moscow is +4 hours.

Khakassia is often called "a huge open-air museum". The history of Khakassia is very great, it counts not only the centuries but thousands of years. The first state of Din Linnes, who lived here in 7-3 centuries BC, left the remembrance about themselves in marvelous burial mounds, mystic rock paintings.

Khakassia is famous for its huge lakes with healing water concentrating in Shira district. Many territories of the republic are devoted to the protected nature reserves, which are inhabited with rare species. Some of them like red wolf, snow leopard and argali are endangered and included into Red list of WWF.

The administrative center of Khakassia is Abakan, a city with population of 160 thousand people. Sightseeing in Abakan: Khakassian national museum, Preobrazhensky cathedral, Lora stele, landscaping park Gardens of the Dream.

How to get

The tour starts in Krasnoyarsk

One of the main transport hubs in Siberia is Krasnoyarsk. It is passed through by Trans-Siberian railway, so it provides tourists with possibilities to travel actively. Krasnoyarsk posses the airport both of local and international level, river port and well-developed road vehicle infrastructure.

Information about railways to Krasnoyarsk can be inquired at managers of Sayan Ring Co.

Airport in Krasnoyarsk Yemelianovo accepts planes from Moscow, St. Petersburg, Norilsk, Irkutsk, Novosibirsk, Yekaterinburg, Vladivostok, Kamchatka and many other cities in Russia, also from international flights from Beijing and Bangkok. You can reach Krasnoyarsk by flights of following  airlines Aeroflot, S7, UTair, NordStar etc.

The price of a transfer from the airport to the hotel in Krasnoyarsk is 153 euro for a mini bus (up to 12 pax), the return transfer to the airport costs 144 euro.

How to get from KJA airport to Krasnoyarsk city center

You arrive at the airport of Krasnoyarsk Yemelyanovo (KJA) which is situated 60 km from the city.

From the airport you can get to the city center by bus № 635 or other public buses, which go from airport to city coach terminal every 30 minutes day and night. A ticket costs about 45-80 roubles. For example, there is a morning bus at 07.45 airport-railway station and back from railway station to the airport at 07.30. Time on the way 1 h 16 min.

Arrived to the coach terminal you should take a public intercity bus.

Meeting and seeing off

The meeting point with the guides will be in a hotel where you will stay. You will be provided with guide's contacts 7 days before tour start.

Necessary things

- Baseball cap and bandana (for children up to 18 years a helmet is required);
- T shirts with short or long sleeves;
- Shorts, form-fitting tights;
- Running shoes, preferably on a rigid sole;
- Windbreaker in case of rain:
- Documents (passport, medical insurance, voucher);
- A kitchen set (cup, bowl, spoon, knife);
- Toiletries (soap, toothpaste, toothbrush, etc...);
- Clothes for the evening: a sweater, tracksuit, socks woolen and normal, some shoes;
- Towel, bathing suit, flashlight, rain cape, repellents.

Professional advice

Before the trip the high-calorie, but not fatty food is recommended. During the hike, observe the economical water balance depending on the weather - not to drink a lot, but often (one - two mouthfuls every 2 km). Do not attempt to start getting ahead of the group, distribute the forces on the distance. Listen carefully to the instructor. In case of a breakdown bicycle raise your hand up. When driving on the highway, follow the traffic rules:

- The movement only one by one at intervals of not less than 1 meter;
- Only to go on the right side from the edge not more than 1 meter;
- Watch all the time just ahead (not lower your head down);
- In the event of a fall of a cyclist coming in front of you come around only on the right side of the road.

On halts try as much as possible to restore the breathing and pulse. Do not lie on the ground, it is better to lean against a tree. Try as much as possible to distract from the drive, it is better to explore and check the bike.

Meals

You will be offered the full board with hot meals (meat dish for dinner and breakfast, vegetables and fruits, cookies, etc.).
In addition, cyclists get energy rations (chocolate, dried apricots, raisins, bananas, apples). Water will be provided.

Security

In different periods the tick activity is higher, then lower, but the chance of being bitten is even in September. You can bring Jodantipyrin to take upon detection of a tick. It must be remembered that all routes include travel through the forest, so you should protect yourself from ticks, and even better to put vaccinated! On each stop you must be inspected. Water in all areas of travel does not require special handling and can be used inside.

Following the safety routes is necessary! The tourist should be ready to travel, field conditions and different weather.

Medical maintenance

First aid on the route is provided due to each specific situation under the guidance of an instructor or a doctor. In the presence of chronic diseases of participants it is necessary to inform the instructor before starting the tour and carry necessary drugs in case of exacerbation. The group will be up to 14 people, accompanied by two instructors, during the long tour by a medical worker and car.

Following the safety routes is necessary! The route passes through sparsely populated areas, deprived of the benefits of civilization. The tourist should be ready to travel, field conditions and different weather.

Have a good journey!