Tour to the Putorana Plateau (10 days/9 nights) takes place on Krasnoyarsk Territory, on Taymyr peninsula. 

Tour participants

In the group will be from 8 to 12 people.

Restrictions

Participation in the tour is not recommended for children under 12 years old. The tour does not require special physical training. A tourist is required to be ready to neglect the usual level of comfort of a city resident. Hiking and outdoor holiday experiences are welcome.

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 the Kara sea and Laptev sea. The population of the region is about 2,8 million people.

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 tour starts in the northern city of Krasnoyarsk territory – Norilsk. This is a city of contrasts: in summer the sun never sets, in 2 winter months it doesn’t rise at all. Advanced local airport Alykel looks weird in the middle of northern tundra. Milky light of sleepy sun is diluted by the colors of new Norilsk buildings, which are the creations of young architects of the city.

Together with satellite towns Talnakh and Kayerkan the population of Norilsk city (the biggest city of the Subarctic) is 176 thousands people. The first citizens of Norilsk were geologists and prisoners of Norillag (Norilsk Corrective Labor Camp), whose labor was used in mines, roads and housing construction as well as for ore and coal production, and quarry development.

A vast territory covered with tundra lies right behind the city. The name of the city comes from the name of the river Norilka, which connects Melkoye and Pyasino lakes. From the bridge across the river you can see an amazing landscape: far bald mountains, small lakes, forest with white birches. 

Norilsk is famous today thanks to the huge Nickel mining and smelting company. 

Time difference with Moscow +4 hours, distance  - 3000 km far from Moscow.

How to get

The route begins in Norilsk.

Norilsk Airport has connection with Moscow, St. Petersburg, Krasnoyarsk, Abakan, Novosibirsk and other Russian cities. You can fly to Norilsk with flights of such airlines as Nordstar and S7.

Meeting and seeing off

Group transfers from the airport and back are carried out at the fixed time, tourists are met with a sign that traditionally indicates the name of the tourist or the name of the company. On the day the tour starts at the airport, the bus will meet tourists arriving at Norilsk Airport from 06:00 to 09:00. You will be met by a company representative who will help resolve all issues that have arisen on the spot.

Departure from the hotel to the airport at about 05:00.

Please book your tickets in accordance with the indicated schedule.

Wheather

The Putorana Plateau is a mountain area in which, as you know, it is cold at night. The air temperature at night can drop to + 5 + 10 degrees. In addition, this is also the region of the Far North with its permafrost. In cloudy weather, as well as in May and September, it can be cool in the afternoon. Summer may be very hot and vice versa cold. For example, in June-July 2013 and 2016, the air temperature in the shade reached +38, there was practically no rain all summer, and in 2014 the summer, on the contrary, was cold and rainy, only two weeks out of 3 months were sunny. Temperature in July is possible up to +30 C.

In July and August, Polar Day reigns in the Arctic.

Tour operator reserves the right to change to change the program due to weather conditions.

Necessary equipment

1. Suitcase
2. Small backpack for daily routes
3. Thermal underwear
4. Waterproof socks or knee socks
5. Pants, T-shirts, sweatshirts for outdoor recreation
6. Windbreaker in the summer, a warm jacket for the end of August-September
7. Raincoat
8. Replaceable shoes (sneakers, flip-flops)
9. Cap
10. Hat, gloves, scarf for the end of August-September
11. Sunglasses
12. Individual mosquito net (we can provide the common one)
13. Mosquito repellents
14. High Top Trekking Boots
15. Photo and video equipment with chargers
16. Personal hygiene items
17. Individual first aid kit

Accommodation 

Touristic camp (5 nights) is located at the Lama lake shore.

There is a 2-floor wooden house, the facilities are outside.

1^st floor includes huge hall with fireplace, kitchen, leisure zone with TV set and games console.

2d floor includes – 2 bedrooms for 2 guests each and living extended enclosed balcony with panoramic view. There are big-size beds, open-up sofa and TV set in every room.

In the territory of touristic camp there are 2 separate wooden houses, where are available 2 bunk-beds for 4 guests each. A patio and barbeque zone are in the territory also.

Accommodation for 2-4 people in a room, some rooms are walk-through. 

Hotel Norilsk 3* 

The hotel was built during the soviet period. Last time it was reconstructed in 2005. There are single, double, triple rooms for your choice. Every room has a lavatory, a shower, a fridge, a phone and a TV. Totally there are 220 rooms. The hotel is situated in the centre of Norilsk city. Extra facilities: a café, a conference hall for 20 people. Free WiFi

Address: Norilsk city, Talnahskaya st. 39a.

Hotel Talnakh 3*

Talnakh Hotel is a modern hotel combining conditions for business and good relax. Room interior combines modern functionality and practicality for a comfortable stay. One of the hallmarks of our hotel is the maximum proximity to the European level of service. All rooms are equipped with electronic locks system and advanced fire protection. Room Service 24 hours. Twin or double rooms for your choice. Extra facilities: a restaurant, free WiFi. 

Address: Pervoprohodtse st, 15, Talnakh district, Norilsk city

Hotel Viktoria 2*

Meals

Mobile and Internet

In Norilsk and Dudinka there are no problems with mobile connection and WiFi. On the Putorana Plateau - no connection at all! In case of emergency, for an extra charge it is possible to provide a satellite phone.

Mosquitoes