Yenisei River Cruise – Siberian Exploration
Duration11days
Price fromUSD $11,250 ?Currency ConversionConverted from USD based on the latest exchange rate. Final amount and payment will be in USD. Final conversion rate is determined by your bank.
Trip StyleRiver cruise / Expedition
Time of yearJune-September
Set sail for adventure along the largest river to flow into the Arctic Ocean. From vast, rugged landscapes to the magical midnight sun, the Yenisei River is where Mother Nature shines her brightest.
You’ll travel aboard the newly renovated 5-star ship in undeniable style. Intricately designed to showcase Siberia at its most authentic, Maxim Gorky MS is a luxurious floating paradise – the perfect place to unwind after a day of new discovery.
Yenisei River Cruise Highlights:
- Uncover ancient settlements that are frozen in time and steeped in tradition. Follow the path through sacred lands to discover eternal spirits and extinct mammoths.
- Experience the life of a nomad. See thousands of reindeer in their natural habitat, visit a real chum (a traditional yurt-like shelter) and sample the delicious indigenous cuisines. This is truly a once-in-a-lifetime experience.
Arrival
Krasnoyarsk / Dudinka
Departure
Dudinka / Krasnoyarsk
Accomodation
MS Maksim Gorky
Trip style
River cruise / Expedition
Duration
11 days / 10 nights
Action rating?
Group size
up to 86 passengers
Type of tour
Guaranteed
Itinerary View map
Day 1 Krasnoyark: embarkation
Welcome to Siberia! Welcome to beautiful Krasnoyarsk! Our team will meet you directly upon landing, where you’ll be transferred in comfort before boarding your 5-star ship Maxim Gorky. After a brief check-in, you’ll meet the ship’s crew at a delightful cocktail and have your first lunch onboard.
During a sightseeing tour you’ll get acquainted with a city of incredible blends: the central part with ancient merchant houses, the largest factories and plants, wildlife and world-class ski resorts – all this harmoniously adjoins each other and emphasizes the special, unique character of Krasnoyarsk. Enjoy stunning north bridges, a huge number of fountains and stroll along one of the longest streets in the world.
Day 2 Krasnoyarsk
Discover Krasnoyarsk’s sights through the eyes of a local: pick one of two excursion programs and enjoy picturesque viewpoints. A visit to the Krasnoyarsk Hydrostation and eco-trail about 2km or an Auto tour to the Stolby Nature Reserve, on the northwestern spurs of the Eastern Sayan Mountains.
Day 3 Yeniseisk
Merchant houses, monasteries, narrow streets and the spirit of an ancient city with four hundred years of history, which has retained its original appearance to this day. There are many magnificent museums in Yeniseisk, for example, the local «Planer Museum» is listed in the Guinness Book of Records! You will learn what kind of object it is and how to use it while viewing the largest collection of planers in the world.
Day 4 Bakhta
Today, you will have the opportunity to sail on real tarred wooden Siberian boats, taste delicious fish soup on the shore, and try your hand at traditional fishing, as well as picking northern berries in the forest.
Day 5 Kangotovo
A walking tour around the village that you will not find on Google Maps and a meeting with local Old Believers who are not on Facebook. Get ready to get back in time! The Old Believers have honored traditions and their religious way of life for centuries. You will get acquainted with the culture and a household family of the Old Believers and listen to the stories about their connection with fellow believers, the peculiarities of the economy, distinctive cuisine, and everyday activities.
At the second part of the day, you will arrive on the legendary land, the first Russian settlement founded by Mangazeya Cossacks in 1607 on the right bank of the Yenisey River. Enjoy a guided tour around the camp with a lecture about the mysterious Ket people. You can buy fish, taiga tea, souvenirs of the peoples of the north, take pictures in national clothes against the background of an authentic Ket camp and play the national musical instrument. You will also try local treats and tea with taiga herbs sitting by the evening fire.
Day 6 Turukhansk
Welcome to the central village of the largest region of the Krasnoyarsk Area. The living conditions here are severe: frosts reach –60 °С, and in summer the air temperature rises to + 35 °C. There are no railways in the region, only air communication, river and motor transportation. Nevertheless, the beauty and natural reaches of this place are legendary. You'll visit the Museum of Regional Studies of Turukhansk region and the Memorial House-Museum of Y. Sverdlov.
Day 7 Yermakovo and Igarka
After a kilometer hike through the real Siberian forest, you’ll see the remains of the northernmost railway. The grand construction which claimed the lives of more than 300,000 people, tasked with delivering Stalin's dream of an 806-mile-long rail line to run between the Siberian cities Igarka and Salekhard, also called as the «Dead Road». The whole history of the Stalinist repressions silently froze in fragments of the rut.
Later this day, enjoy a bus tour to the Museum of Permafrost, where visitors find themselves in the eternal ice zone. The museum is located in permafrost soil at a depth of 7–10 m, here you can see a unique phenomenon about 50,000 years old – «Ice Mountain».
Day 8 Tyyakha
You’ll also see 1000 deer in Tyyakha, a real chum (shelter similar to yurt), and a big bonfire. That’s an exclusive sight you may only see once in your life! Enjoy warm interactive meetings on the shore, the cuisine of indigenous nations, and get incredible memories for life. Be sure to take a picture in the chum and with a deer. Feel the life of nomads.
After a full of impressions morning and relaxing lunch on board, the ship arrives in Dudinka. Get acquainted with everyday life, ethnic cuisine, traditions, culture and customs of ethnic groups inhabiting Taimyr. You’ll see the ethnocultural complex under the open sky «Taimyr Mow», visit the Taimyr Museum of local history, and enjoy folk art exhibitions. Afterward, you’ll be privileged to see Zhenya – a well-preserved woolly mammoth, which is named for the 11-year-old boy who discovered it.
Day 9 Plateau Putorana
Today you’ll have a unique chance to visit the unreachable place with the sweeping landscapes – the Plateau Putorana. The area was given UNESCO World Heritage status, this is a sight that must be seen to be believed.
Day 10 Dudinka
Your exciting cruise is coming to an end, today you can devote a full day to exploring the city in relaxing way by visiting one of the optional excursions.
Day 11 Dudinka: disembarkation
After breakfast onboard, you’ll disembark from the Maxim Gorky. A comfortable transfer awaits to take you directly to the airport. Dosvidanya!
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Inclusions
5* luxury river cruise ship accommodation onboard MS Maxim Gorky in the booked stateroom category
Full board catering (three meals per day) while onboard the cruise ship and during day excursions
«All-inclusive» in onboard restaurants and bars
Arrival and departure airport transfers
All excursions according to the itinerary with professional guides, speaking English/ French/German
Headphones for the entire excursion program
The Putorana Plateau helicopter excursion (on high season cruises)
Protective equipment (anti-encephalitis suits, protective glasses) and insect repellents
Onboard entertainment including Russian language course and Russian songs lessons, live music concerts, etc
Lectures by a guest speaker
Tipping and gratuities
Russian visa support document
Exclusions
Flights (airfares)
Russian visa and visa fees. Russian visa can be arranged by 56th Parallel for an additional cost (for Australian citizens only). Apply for concierge visa service here.
Optional excursions
Fishing gear (in places where fishing can be purchased as an optional tour)
SPA centre servicers
Dates & Prices
| Dates | Availability | Price | Single sup. | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 05 – Jun 14, 2022 (K to D, short v) Guaranteed Departures |
Available | US $11,250 | US $0 | Reserve |
| Jun 14 – Jun 25, 2022 (D to K) Guaranteed Departures |
Available | US $12,350 | US $0 | Reserve |
| Jun 26 – Jul 06, 2022 (K to D) Guaranteed Departures |
Available | US $11,250 | US $0 | Reserve |
| Jul 06 – Jul 17, 2022 (D to K) Guaranteed Departures |
Available | US $12,350 | US $0 | Reserve |
| Jul 18 – Jul 28, 2022 (K to D) Guaranteed Departures |
Available | US $11,250 | US $0 | Reserve |
| Jul 28 – Aug 08, 2022 (D to K) Guaranteed Departures |
Available | US $12,350 | US $0 | Reserve |
| Aug 09 – Aug 19, 2022 (K to D) Guaranteed Departures |
Available | US $11,250 | US $0 | Reserve |
| Aug 19 – Aug 30, 2022 (D to K) Guaranteed Departures |
Available | US $12,350 | US $0 | Reserve |
| Aug 31 – Sep 10, 2022 (K to D) Guaranteed Departures |
Available | US $11,250 | US $0 | Reserve |
| Sep 10 – Sep 21, 2022 (D to K) Guaranteed Departures |
Available | US $12,350 | US $0 | Reserve |
Yenisei River Cruise – Siberian Exploration
11 days / 10 nights
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Yenisei River Cruise – Siberian Exploration
Days 11
From USD $11,250
Trip Style River cruise / Expedition
Time of year June-September
Day 1: Krasnoyark: embarkation
Welcome to Siberia! Welcome to beautiful Krasnoyarsk! Our team will meet you directly upon landing, where you’ll be transferred in comfort before boarding your 5-star ship Maxim Gorky. After a brief check-in, you’ll meet the ship’s crew at a delightful cocktail and have your first lunch onboard.
During a sightseeing tour you’ll get acquainted with a city of incredible blends: the central part with ancient merchant houses, the largest factories and plants, wildlife and world-class ski resorts – all this harmoniously adjoins each other and emphasizes the special, unique character of Krasnoyarsk. Enjoy stunning north bridges, a huge number of fountains and stroll along one of the longest streets in the world.
Day 2: Krasnoyarsk
Discover Krasnoyarsk’s sights through the eyes of a local: pick one of two excursion programs and enjoy picturesque viewpoints. A visit to the Krasnoyarsk Hydrostation and eco-trail about 2km or an Auto tour to the Stolby Nature Reserve, on the northwestern spurs of the Eastern Sayan Mountains.
Day 3: Yeniseisk
Merchant houses, monasteries, narrow streets and the spirit of an ancient city with four hundred years of history, which has retained its original appearance to this day. There are many magnificent museums in Yeniseisk, for example, the local «Planer Museum» is listed in the Guinness Book of Records! You will learn what kind of object it is and how to use it while viewing the largest collection of planers in the world.
Day 4: Bakhta
Today, you will have the opportunity to sail on real tarred wooden Siberian boats, taste delicious fish soup on the shore, and try your hand at traditional fishing, as well as picking northern berries in the forest.
Day 5: Kangotovo
A walking tour around the village that you will not find on Google Maps and a meeting with local Old Believers who are not on Facebook. Get ready to get back in time! The Old Believers have honored traditions and their religious way of life for centuries. You will get acquainted with the culture and a household family of the Old Believers and listen to the stories about their connection with fellow believers, the peculiarities of the economy, distinctive cuisine, and everyday activities.
At the second part of the day, you will arrive on the legendary land, the first Russian settlement founded by Mangazeya Cossacks in 1607 on the right bank of the Yenisey River. Enjoy a guided tour around the camp with a lecture about the mysterious Ket people. You can buy fish, taiga tea, souvenirs of the peoples of the north, take pictures in national clothes against the background of an authentic Ket camp and play the national musical instrument. You will also try local treats and tea with taiga herbs sitting by the evening fire.
Day 6: Turukhansk
Welcome to the central village of the largest region of the Krasnoyarsk Area. The living conditions here are severe: frosts reach –60 °С, and in summer the air temperature rises to + 35 °C. There are no railways in the region, only air communication, river and motor transportation. Nevertheless, the beauty and natural reaches of this place are legendary. You'll visit the Museum of Regional Studies of Turukhansk region and the Memorial House-Museum of Y. Sverdlov.
Day 7: Yermakovo and Igarka
After a kilometer hike through the real Siberian forest, you’ll see the remains of the northernmost railway. The grand construction which claimed the lives of more than 300,000 people, tasked with delivering Stalin's dream of an 806-mile-long rail line to run between the Siberian cities Igarka and Salekhard, also called as the «Dead Road». The whole history of the Stalinist repressions silently froze in fragments of the rut.
Later this day, enjoy a bus tour to the Museum of Permafrost, where visitors find themselves in the eternal ice zone. The museum is located in permafrost soil at a depth of 7–10 m, here you can see a unique phenomenon about 50,000 years old – «Ice Mountain».
Day 8 : Tyyakha
You’ll also see 1000 deer in Tyyakha, a real chum (shelter similar to yurt), and a big bonfire. That’s an exclusive sight you may only see once in your life! Enjoy warm interactive meetings on the shore, the cuisine of indigenous nations, and get incredible memories for life. Be sure to take a picture in the chum and with a deer. Feel the life of nomads.
After a full of impressions morning and relaxing lunch on board, the ship arrives in Dudinka. Get acquainted with everyday life, ethnic cuisine, traditions, culture and customs of ethnic groups inhabiting Taimyr. You’ll see the ethnocultural complex under the open sky «Taimyr Mow», visit the Taimyr Museum of local history, and enjoy folk art exhibitions. Afterward, you’ll be privileged to see Zhenya – a well-preserved woolly mammoth, which is named for the 11-year-old boy who discovered it.
Day 9: Plateau Putorana
Today you’ll have a unique chance to visit the unreachable place with the sweeping landscapes – the Plateau Putorana. The area was given UNESCO World Heritage status, this is a sight that must be seen to be believed.
Day 10: Dudinka
Your exciting cruise is coming to an end, today you can devote a full day to exploring the city in relaxing way by visiting one of the optional excursions.
Day 11: Dudinka: disembarkation
After breakfast onboard, you’ll disembark from the Maxim Gorky. A comfortable transfer awaits to take you directly to the airport. Dosvidanya!
Included
5* luxury river cruise ship accommodation onboard MS Maxim Gorky in the booked stateroom category
Full board catering (three meals per day) while onboard the cruise ship and during day excursions
«All-inclusive» in onboard restaurants and bars
Arrival and departure airport transfers
All excursions according to the itinerary with professional guides, speaking English/ French/German
Headphones for the entire excursion program
The Putorana Plateau helicopter excursion (on high season cruises)
Protective equipment (anti-encephalitis suits, protective glasses) and insect repellents
Onboard entertainment including Russian language course and Russian songs lessons, live music concerts, etc
Lectures by a guest speaker
Tipping and gratuities
Russian visa support document
Not included
Flights (airfares)
Russian visa and visa fees. Russian visa can be arranged by 56th Parallel for an additional cost (for Australian citizens only). Apply for concierge visa service here.
Optional excursions
Fishing gear (in places where fishing can be purchased as an optional tour)
SPA centre servicers
Dates & Prices
| Dates | Availability | Price | Single sup. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 05 – Jun 14, 2022 (K to D, short v) Guaranteed Departures |
Available | US $11,250 | US $0 |
| Jun 14 – Jun 25, 2022 (D to K) Guaranteed Departures |
Available | US $12,350 | US $0 |
| Jun 26 – Jul 06, 2022 (K to D) Guaranteed Departures |
Available | US $11,250 | US $0 |
| Jul 06 – Jul 17, 2022 (D to K) Guaranteed Departures |
Available | US $12,350 | US $0 |
| Jul 18 – Jul 28, 2022 (K to D) Guaranteed Departures |
Available | US $11,250 | US $0 |
| Jul 28 – Aug 08, 2022 (D to K) Guaranteed Departures |
Available | US $12,350 | US $0 |
| Aug 09 – Aug 19, 2022 (K to D) Guaranteed Departures |
Available | US $11,250 | US $0 |
| Aug 19 – Aug 30, 2022 (D to K) Guaranteed Departures |
Available | US $12,350 | US $0 |
| Aug 31 – Sep 10, 2022 (K to D) Guaranteed Departures |
Available | US $11,250 | US $0 |
| Sep 10 – Sep 21, 2022 (D to K) Guaranteed Departures |
Available | US $12,350 | US $0 |
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