Far East
To the kingdom of Amur tiger
The Russian Far East, known as the "northern jungle", is one
of the world's most interesting natural regions. It is famous for the unique
mixture of species typical to the northern taiga and southern subtropics,
which reside in the same neighborhood. The region possesses the highest flora and fauna diversity in Russia, as well as a great number of endemic and rare species. It is the primary habitat for the Amur Tiger, Far Eastern Leopard, Himalayan Black Bear, Amur Goral, Blakiston's Fish Owl, Red-crowned, White-napped and Hooded Cranes, Scaly Merganser, etc...
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| Itinerary | 15 days | |
| Group size | 8 - 16 persons | |
| Season | August 21 & September 24 | |
| Price | on request  |
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ADVENTURE
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HIGHLIGHTS
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PROGRAM
Arrival in Moscow. Bus transfer to downtown. Accommodation in Hotel ***. Welcome dinner.
Day 2
Breakfast at the hotel followed by a tour of the capital including
the historic Red Square and the Kremlin and its cathedrals. Lunch at
the restaurant. In late afternoon, visitors will fly overnight to Vladivostok
(9h flight).
Day 3
Sightseeing in Vladivostok. The day will be spent visiting this historic
center-the headquarters of the Russian Pacific Fleet. Lunch and dinner
in city restaurants and night at hotel ***.
Day 4
After breakfast, trip by ship to Popov Island (1,5 hr). Visit of the
Museum of Marine Nature. Travel by Ship to an archipelago of islands
in the Gulf of Peter the Great. A marine biologist will dive down into
the gulf and will bring to the surface a number of sea creatures. We
will swim and sunbathe, even diving is possible. Visit of the Khasan
Nature Park that provides excellent bird watching opportunities. Return
to Popov Island and overnight in cottages.
Day 5
Leisure time to explore the natural environs, swim and rest. A tour of
the 4000-year-old archaeological site will be organized. Dinner and
overnight stay in the cottages.
Day 6
In the early morning, 3 hours of bus to Kedrovaya Pad Nature Reserve.
It was conceived as a "botanical reserve". It is the only
known area in Russia, which harbors breeding population of the rare
Far Eastern Snow Leopard. 6.5 km hike along the Kedrovaya River. Evening
will be spent with one of Russia's finest nature photographers, who
will provide a video presentation on the Far Eastern Leopard. Overnight
in the wooden house of the nature reserve or in the neighbor village.
Day 7
An excursion to the Leopard site (half of a day). Then move by bus to
Vladivostok and have dinner at the restaurant. Overnight at the hotel.
Day 8
Travel to Lazo village. Dinner at a local cafe followed by an excursion
to the Museum of Nature and Ecological Education Center of the Lazovsky
Nature Reserve. In addition to Amur tigers, the region hosts a number
of other rare species such as the Himalayan Black Bear. Travel 30 km
by car to the "American Gorge." Accomodation in huts and
tents. The camp features a summer kitchen and a "banya".
The entire day will be devoted to hiking and exploring the "American Gorge". Dinner and overnight in the meadow camp.
Day 10
Hiking in the Karpad Gorge. The hike will feature crossing a chain of
low hills. Picnic will be organized en route. Dinner and overnight
stay at the Karpad camp: a big wooden house. Additionally, accommodation
in tents will be organized.
Day 11
Travel by car to the Elamovskie sprinngs (75 km). 8 km hike to unforgettable
waterfalls, the Benevskiye Waterfalls. In the afternoon, the group
will hike downstream and will then travel 50 km by car to the seashore.
Stop at one of the oldest local villages. Accomodation in Petrova camp
in the Nature Reserve. Dinner in the summer kitchen. Banya. Night in
the big wooden house and in tents.
Day 12
The expedition will travel by boat to Petrova Island, a natural botanical
garden. Exploration of the island, bird watching. Participants will
be able to swim in the clean waters of the Sea of Japan (Pacific Ocean)
and rest on the island's golden sand. Return to the camp. Dinner and
rest.
Day 13
Return to Vladivostok. Farewell dinner at the restaurant and overnight
stay in hotel ***.
Day 14
Return flight to Moscow. Overnight stay in hotel ***.
Day 15
Breakfast and departure to airport for the flight home.
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