Reindeer
sledding
Yakutia is a country of wilderness and the ancient culture of its indigenous people who
for hundreds of years have carried on the traditional life style of nomads.
The ethnographic complex "Bakaldyn" offers tourists a chance to visit Evenk
grounds with traditional dwellings and a native crafts exhibition. It is an introduction
into the ancient culture of taiga nomads. Shaman totems represent Evenk views of the world
and of existence. The fascinating reindeer sledding tour is a chance to absorb major
impressions of the beautiful northern landscape. It is an opportunity to master taiga life
style skills.
A BIG NOMADIC EXPEDITION
Notions of nomadic people:
- A man is a grain of sand
- Do not regret for people anything that is given by the sky.
- Do not waste words.
– A kind idea has a long way, but you will not go far away with bad
ones.
– To live one life is not to climb over a mountain.
– Follow your mother’s and ancestors’ road.
- Do not yield to biped, do not imitate envy person, do not choose
a reckless road.
A Big Nomadic Expedition
This nomadic expedition is for people with a strong spirit who want
to test themselves, who has soul of the nomad.
Period - 20 February - 1 April
Group size - 1-2 people
Itinerary:
Day 1 Meeting at the airport, accommodation in Yakutsk.
Day 2 Departure for the Evenk camp. Meeting with guides. Preparation
for the route (instructions, trying on clothes, packing, adjustment
of the equipment).
Day 3 Departure on reindeer sleds, a 30-kilometer (19 miles) ride
in uninhabited taiga. The country is rugged (streams, hills, valleys).
Some part of the route runs along the small river with huge fir-trees
on its banks. Pine-tree forests take turns with large clearings. On
the way you can see inhabitants of the forest - the roe, hare, wood-grouse,
ptarmigan and others. Arrival at a small horse farm. Rest, lunch.
A route on a sleds to another base (10 km.). Acquaintance with horse
breeders life. A night in a big horse breeders' house.
Day 4 Reindeer sledding in taiga (30 km.). The river crosses the
route. There are ancient buildings (abandoned yurts of Yakut breeders
and hunters). Arrival at passing the night place. Camp setting up.
Traning on rifle shooting. Night in the hunting tent with iron stove.
Day 5 Reindeer gathering. Team departure. Reindeer sledding in taiga
(25 km.). Arrival to horse-breeder`s base. Meeting with another guide.
A night in the breeders' hut.
Day 6 Changing reindeers. A 30-kilometer sled ride in taiga. A night
in the hunting tent with iron stove.
Day 7 Reindeer sledding in taiga. Arrival to reindeer farm (more
then 150 deers). Meeting whis herders. Night at the reindeer farm.
Day 8 Acquaintance with reindeer breeders life. Taiga sauna. Shish-kebab
(reindeer meat). Rest at the base.
Day 9 Reindeer sledding in taiga to the point of meeting with motor
transport. Departure to Yakut village. Lunch in Yakut family. Departure
for Yakutsk by car. Excursions in Yakutsk, shopping.
Day 10 Excursions in Yakutsk, shopping.
Day 11 Transfer to the airport, departure from Yakutsk.
Notes:
- The tour is offered for fit people only.
- It is recommended for men.
- Tourists are given a whole set of warm national clothes made of
reindeer skin.
- In March it is advisable to have sunglasses.
- When a day's march is short, you can learn to drive a reindeer
team. If you succeed, a guide will let you drive a separate team on
not complex lengths.
- The program can be extended, if you wish, by sightseeing in Yakutsk
and its environs.
WILDERNESS SAFARI
Wilderness safari in Siberian taiga
This wilderness adventure journey is for people with a strong spirit
who wants to test themselves, who wants to feel themselves at the
age of exploration of Siberia and Alaska.
Period - 20 February - 1 April
Group size - 1-2 person
Itinerary:
Day 1 Meeting at the airport, accommodation in Yakutsk.
Day 2 Departure for the Evenk camp. Meeting with guides. Preparations
for the route (instructions, trying on clothes, packing).
Day 3 Reindeer sledding 30-kilometer (19 miles) through the uninhabited
taiga. The country is rugged (streams, hills, valleys). Some part
of the route runs along a small river with huge firtrees on its banks.
Pine-tree forests take turns with large clearings. On the way you
can see the inhabitants of the forest - the roe, the hare, the wood
grouse, the ptarmigan and others. Arrival at a horse farm. Rest, lunch.
Acquaintance with horse breeders lifestyle. A night in a horse breeders'
house.
Day 4 Excursion around the horse farm. Reindeer sledding in the taiga
(20 km., 13 miles). The river crosses the route. There are ancient
buildings (abandoned yurts of Yakut breeders and hunters). Meeting
with woodcutters is possible if they work near-by. Arrival at the
horse farm. A night on the farm.
Day 5 Reindeer sledding to a hunter's hut (12 km, 7.5 miles). Lunch.
Further ride for 15 km (9 miles). The route runs through the typical
Evenk places with lots of moss, lakes, larch forests. Arrival at the
reindeer herders' camp in the picturesque pine-tree forest. Acquaintance
with the the reindeer herders` lifestyle. A night in the herders'
hut.
Day 6 A 15-kilometer (9 miles) sled ride. Visiting the family of
fishermen and berries collectors. Arrival to the yakut old man house.
A night in his house.
Day 7 Departure for Yakutsk by car. Excursions around Yakutsk, shopping.
Day 8 Transfer to the airport, departure from Yakutsk.
Notes:
- This tour is only for one person.
- The tour is offered for fit people.
- Tourists are given a whole set of warm national clothes made of
reindeer skin.
- In March it is advisable to have sunglasses.
- When a day's march is short, you can learn to drive a reindeer
team. If you succeed, a guide will let you drive a separate team on
not complex lengths.
- The program can be extended by sightseeing in Yakutsk and its environs.
REINDEER FARM
Safari to a Reindeer Farm
A Russian offroad vehicle will take you to the place of meeting with
guides, who will take you to the reindeer farm on sleds. You will
see a large reindeer herd (more than 100 heads), get acquainted with
reindeer breeders life, take picture of siberian nature, rest in a
cozy wooden house in the picturesque pine-tree forest.
Period - 5 November - 1 December, 1 February - 1 April
Group size - 2-4 people
Itinerary:
Day 1 Meeting at the airport, accommodation in Yakutsk.
Day 2 Departure for a Yakut village by car, meeting with a guide.
A 20-kilometer (12 miles) reindeer sled ride to a large reindeer farm
on sleds. A night at the breeder's farm. Sauna.
Day 3 A ride on sleds to the place of meeting with motor transport.
Motor drive to the Yakut village. Lunch at a Yakut family. Departure
for Yakutsk by car.
Day 4 Excursions around Yakutsk.
Day 5 Transfer to the airport, departure from Yakutsk.
Notes: Tourists are given warm clothes made of reindeer skin.
"The idea of going reindeer sledding in Siberia was very exciting
to me. However, the real pleasure was the genuine warmth the Eviankian guides gave me,as
well as the tradition they uphold. Experiencing their lifestyle was the highlight of the
expedition." George Yeremian, Massachusetts, USA
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