BEST OF THE
PLATEAU

Meeting the morning flight from Moscow (arrival time 7:30-8:05) at Norilsk Airport (Alykel), 1-hour transfer to the city with an excursion, breakfast at a café in Norilsk (not included).

After breakfast, a stop at the supermarket, transfer to the port, boarding the ship and a long transfer to the Putorana Plateau.

Arrival at the "Neralah" Park Hotel, lunch, check-in.

 First trek to the viewing platform, which offers a panoramic view of Lake Lama and the surrounding mountains. During this excursion, participants will become familiar with the Putorana Plateau landscape, learn what "kurumnik" (stone run) is, test their equipment, and assess their physical fitness. On the way back, we'll stop at the Neralah River waterfall.

Based on this first excursion, two groups will be formed: "Sport" and "Relax." The "Sport" group consists of physically prepared tourists who are ready to hike extensively and conquer peaks; the "Relax" group includes those who prefer a leisurely pace with frequent stops for photography, berry picking, and enjoying the moment.

Dinner.

Breakfast (meals at the "NERALAH" Park Hotel).

We travel by open boats to the isthmus of the Kamenny Peninsula. Perhaps the most beautiful viewing platform on all of Lake Lama is located right here.

The "Relax" group follows the trail to Festival Mountain at a comfortable pace, with opportunities to stop at any time to enjoy the views, have a snack, or simply chat with other participants.

The "Sport" group climbs to the upper viewing platform near the rock formation of Festival Mountain. Importantly, panoramic views of two lakes—Lama and Kapchuk—open up from all viewing platforms.

Lunch box provided.

The "Relax" group will have additional time for a walk along the isthmus between Lakes Kapchuk and Lama, where a great variety of mosses grow, some of which are not found anywhere else on the planet.

Return to the glamping site, free time.

Dinner.

Breakfast.

Today is our rest day from hiking. In the first half of the day, we'll take a boat excursion in open boats toward the eastern end of Lake Lama. Closer to the east, the lake narrows, and in some areas the cliffs drop directly into the water—these places resemble Norwegian fjords. The mountains appear higher and more massive. If we're lucky with the weather, you can see the mirror reflection of the plateau in the crystal-clear waters of Lake Lama. Along the way, you'll learn about the expedition of the famous geologist Urvantsev, who spent 3 weeks on the lake searching for rich deposits.

We'll return to Neralah Park Hotel by lunchtime. Lunch.

After lunch, those interested can embark on a sea kayak journey to a nearby tributary, try SUP boarding near the base, visit the sauna, pick mushrooms/berries, observe fish, or simply relax while enjoying the beauty of the location.

Return to the glamping site.

Dinner.

Breakfast, packing, check-out.

We'll take an excursion to the Kamenny Peninsula to visit a historic site—the first House on Lama. Who built this wooden palace in the shape of an airplane in the wilderness of the Putorana Plateau and why? Why is the neighboring stream called Vitaminka? What were Latvian generals doing here? You'll learn the answers to these and other questions during the excursion.

Return to the park hotel, lunch.

After lunch, transfer by ship to Norilsk.

Check-in at the hotel, dinner at one of the city's restaurants (not included).

Breakfast at the hotel.

Departure to Dudinka. The city was founded in 1667 and still remains the capital of Taymyr. The city's history is inseparably linked with all northern expeditions, the Northern Sea Route, and it serves as a center for all indigenous small-numbered peoples of Taymyr who lead a nomadic lifestyle.

Arrival in Dudinka, city tour: main square, seaport, Bering Bridge, the street without a single house. Excursion to the local history museum (polar expeditions, Zhenya the mammoth, the last shaman in Taymyr).

Lunch at a café (not included).

We'll visit the indigenous small-numbered peoples of Taymyr, interact with people who have lived their entire lives in the tundra: amusing and dramatic stories from the lives of reindeer herders, everyday life, traditions, and crafts.

Visit to a souvenir shop featuring works by local artisans.

Return to Norilsk.

Dinner at one of Norilsk's restaurants (not included).

Transfer to the airport (self-service breakfast at the airport), departure on morning flights. Arrival at the airport at 7:00.

¹ The third and fourth person in a room stay only at the Neralah Park Hotel; in the city hotel, accommodation is limited to two people per room, requiring accommodation in two rooms.