LIFE IN THE FROZEN NORTH

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16-23 March 2026

EURO 2,890/-* per person

We take you deep into the remote Yamal Peninsula in Siberia, a place the indigenous Nenets call the “edge of the world.” Here, you’ll live among the Nenets and Khanty, whose vibrant and resilient culture has thrived for 2,000 years despite the harsh Arctic environment, once deemed so unforgiving that Stalin built prison camps here.

Home to around 20,000 nomadic reindeer herders, Yamal hosts some of the world’s longest nomadic migration routes. You’ll immerse yourself in their enduring traditions, far from any city, and join the largest gathering of reindeer herders in the Arctic, experiencing their unique way of life firsthand. With luck, you may also witness the Northern Lights.

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All about the LIFE IN THE FROZEN NORTH.

TOUR HIGHLIGHTS

  • Live with the Nenets: Spend two days in a remote nomad camp in Siberia’s Yamal
    Peninsula, sleeping in traditional reindeer-skin chums and engaging in daily tasks like
    herding, lassoing reindeer, and gathering firewood.
  • Immerse in Ancient Traditions: Experience the 2,000-year-old nomadic lifestyle of the Nenets, one of the last surviving reindeer-herding communities, is in the pristine Arctic
    wilderness.
  • Join the Reindeer Herder’s Festival: Witness thousands of Nenets and Khanty gather in Salekhard for a vibrant celebration featuring reindeer sleigh races, wrestling, and a traditional beauty contest.
  • Discover Salekhard: Visit the world’s only city on the Polar Circle, a remote yet wealthy hub at the heart of one of the richest oil and gas regions.
  • Savour Arctic Serenity: Relax and socialise in the tranquil, isolated beauty of a Nenets camp, with the possibility of witnessing the Northern Lights.
The tour package inclusions and exclusions at a glance
What is included in this tour?Items that are included in the cost of tour price.
  • All transfers and excursions as per the itinerary.
  • All sightseeing and entrance fees as per the itinerary.
  • Professional local English-speaking guide.
  • Countryside leader.
Whats not included in this tour?Items that are not included in the cost of tour price.
  • GST & TCS as applicable.
  • Passport and visa fees.
  • Vehicle is not at disposal.
  • Tips to hotel staff, drivers, guides.
  • Any expenses of a personal nature, such as additional mineral water, laundry, liquor, soft drinks, etc.
  • Any kind of insurance, such as travel, accident, theft, medical, evacuation, etc.
  • Any extra costs incurred due to extension/change of the itinerary, because of natural calamities, flight delays, roadblocks, vehicle breakdown, etc., factors beyond the control of “Countryside Adventure Holidays Pvt. Ltd.” and its associates.
  • Items not specified in the above in “Cost Includes”
  1. Day 01 Arrival in Moscow.

    Check into the hotel and rest. Meals included: N/A.

  2. Day 02 Arrive in Salekhard.

    We take the early morning flight to Salekhard. On the first day of your adventure, you’ll arrive in Salekhard from Moscow and be met at the airport for a transfer to your hotel, where you can store your luggage before official check-in. We will gather at a local café for a welcome coffee, where we’ll discuss our itinerary and share essential guidelines for visiting the reindeer herder camp.

    After checking into the hotel, the afternoon is yours to unwind and relax. We’ll also review your clothing to ensure it’s appropriate for the local climate. The day continues with an enjoyable city tour

    Meals included: Breakfast, lunch.

  3. Day 03 Arrive at the Nenet Camp.

    Post breakfast, we embark on a journey to the tundra to visit a reindeer herder’s family. The travel time varies depending on the camp’s location, taking 1–4 hours by car, followed by 1–3 hours by snowmobile with a sledge. Upon arrival, you’ll meet your host family and settle into their traditional chum, a nomadic tent. Share a warm meal with the family, immersing yourself in their way of life, and spend the night in the chum, experiencing authentic nomadic hospitality.

    Meals included are breakfast, lunch, and dinner.

  4. Day 04 Nenet Camp.

    Immerse yourself in the daily life of the Nenets people at their reindeer herder’s
    camp. Engage in their routines, observing and participating in tasks such as visiting the reindeer herd and collecting firewood. Capture the experience through photographs as you follow the herders throughout their day.

    Meals included are breakfast, lunch, and dinner.

  5. Day 05 Return to Salekhard.

    Post breakfast and early lunch at the camp, we will pack up and return to the city.
    After arriving, check into the hotel. The afternoon is yours to relax or explore at your leisure.

    Meals included are breakfast, lunch.

  6. Day 06 Reindeer Festival.

    Post breakfast, we depart around 10 AM for the vibrant Reindeer Herder’s Festival, where you’ll spend approximately 4 hours. The main events, including competitions, live performances, and the highlight of reindeer sledge races, typically wrap up by 3–4 PM.

    Enjoy free fish soup served in tents, browse small stands offering grilled meat and local delicacies, and sip tea available for purchase in heated tents.

    Meals included breakfast, lunch.

  7. Day 07 Depart Salekhard and Return to Moscow.

    Enjoy a final breakfast at the hotel before transferring to the airport for your departure to Moscow.

    Meals include breakfast.

  8. Day 08 Final Departure from Moscow.

    Meals included breakfast.

Accommodations

Stay in hotels and traditional Nenet Chums.