Expedition with Mzungu to the land of endless peaks: waterfalls, canyons, packrafting on a fjord lake, and northern cuisine
PUTORANA PLATEAU
August 18 - 24, 2024
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Our expedition sets off for the pristine wilderness of the Putorana Plateau, where through the alien landscapes we will explore endless waterfalls and canyons, ascend flat-topped mountains, embark on packrafting adventures across fjord lakes, sample a plethora of dishes made from wild northern fish, and indulge in other diverse delicacies of the northern cuisine. We'll taste noble wines, relish in an authentic Russian banya within the reserve's territory, and endeavor to catch the Northern Lights.
We'll be stationed at a comfortable lakeside retreat, secluded in the heart of the wilderness, offering a one-on-one encounter with the wilds of the polar region, where trekking uncharted paths becomes a true adventure.
Those interested can embark on a helicopter journey, soaring above the planet of Putorana
We'll be stationed at a comfortable lakeside retreat, secluded in the heart of the wilderness, offering a one-on-one encounter with the wilds of the polar region, where trekking uncharted paths becomes a true adventure.
Those interested can embark on a helicopter journey, soaring above the planet of Putorana
SCHEDULE AND COST:
Dates: August 18 - 24, 2025
Duration: 7 days/8 nights
Number of Participants: 8 – 12
Cost per person:
Early Booking Discount 10% (in case you book before May 18, 2025)
Everything is included, except for:
Estimated cost of round-trip airfare Moscow – Norilsk – Moscow: 35,000 – 55,000 rubles. (Air tickets are purchased independently; we provide consultation).
Single supplement: provided only upon request with a small number of participants.
TRAVEL PROGRAM: tour to putorana plateau
Day 1. August 18, 2025 (Monday). NORILSK – MELKOYE LAKE – GLUBOKOYE LAKE – SOBACHYE LAKE
Meet with the group in Norilsk, then transfer by comfortable minibus to the pier, where our modern airboat is waiting. The most beautiful adventure of your life begins! Along the way, we will see picturesque lakes: Melkoye, Glubokoye, and Sobachye.
Upon arrival at the base on Lake Sobachye, you can enjoy a short break before lunch, relax, and recharge your energy.
Lunch will be served from a special menu, with each dish prepared using local delicacies. After the meal, we will take a fascinating walk around the base.
The territory features only three cozy wooden houses, a sauna, and relaxation areas. Our attentive team will do everything possible to make your stay unforgettable and filled with vivid impressions.
In the evening, we will arrange a real feast with BBQ! After all, there's nothing better than enjoying grilled food with good company in the open air at the end of the day.
And, of course, after a busy day, you deserve full relaxation in the sauna, where aromatherapy and herbal tea await you.
Meals: lunch, dinner
Accommodation: resort on Lake Sobachye on the Putorana Plateau
Recommended flights from Moscow to Norilsk:
Day 2. August 19, 2025 (Tuesday). TREKKING ON PUTORANA PLATEAU
After breakfast, we head to the observation deck for a trek, offering spectacular views of Lake Sobachye and the mountain peaks. As we reach this height, we can feel the full majesty and beauty of northern nature. Before our eyes lies a panorama of majestic cliffs and green forests, with the Lake Sobachye resembling a jewel, captivating our hearts with its beauty. On this high cliff, the air is fresh and silent, making every moment unique. The grandeur of the mountains and the vast expanse of the lake create a peaceful and delightful atmosphere, immersing us in a world of enduring beauty and harmony with nature.
Upon our return, we enjoy dinner with delicious Northern cuisine. We especially recommend trying the local fish, freshly caught from the purest waters in the area. After dinner, we will enjoy a relaxing session in the sauna, with brooms and aromatherapy. Afterward, you can take a dip in the lake to complete your relaxation.
Meals: breakfast, lunch, dinner
Accommodation: resort on Lake Sobachye on the Putorana Plateau
Day 3. August 20, 2025 (Wednesday). A PACKRAFT TRIP ON A FJORD LAKE
After breakfast, we embark on a unique journey in packrafts.
Our adventure begins at a fjord lake, which is like a jewel among rocky mountains and lush forests. Here, amidst untouched nature, we can feel the grandeur and serenity of this special corner of the world.
As we paddle, our guides share fascinating facts about the local flora and fauna. We may even have the chance to spot a rare resident of these lands - the Putorana mountain goat, also known as the bighorn sheep.
Upon our return to the base, an oasis of relaxation awaits. We can unwind in the sauna with aromatic herbs, cool off in the lake, and enjoy a cup of fragrant tea. A hot and hearty meal will provide warmth and comfort as we wrap up the day reminiscing about our time in nature.
Meals: breakfast, lunch, dinner
Accommodation: resort on Lake Sobachye on the Putorana Plateau
Day 4. August 21, 2025 (Thursday). TREK TO THE MOUNTAIN AND WATERFALL PRINCESS
We start the morning with a delicious breakfast. Our adventure begins with an exciting hike up the mountain, accompanied by experienced and certified guides. Our goal is to reach the summit and experience the beauty of this amazing place.
At the top, we have lunch (packed lunches) waiting for us. Imagine sitting at a height surrounded by unique landscapes and enjoying the goodies prepared with love by our chefs.
After returning, following tradition, we will relax in a sauna overlooking the lake, immersing ourselves in an atmosphere of peace and tranquility. After swimming, we will enjoy a cup of tea made with refreshing northern herbs and dinner from our talented chef.
Finally, as the crowning glory of this day, we will witness the Northern Lights - an amazing natural phenomenon that fills our hearts with delight and wonder.
Meals: breakfast, lunch, dinner
Accommodation: holiday resort on Lake Sobachye on the Putorana Plateau
Day 5. August 22, 2025 (Friday). BOAT TRIP ON LAKE SOBACHYE AND TREKKING TO THE 19-METER WATERFALL
Let's start the day with a delicious breakfast that will give you energy for the whole day. Then we will go on an exciting boat trip along the picturesque lake.
After that, we will have an exciting trek to the waterfall with a height of 19 meters. During the walk, we will be able to enjoy not only the beauty of the waterfall but also the unique atmosphere of the forest and mountain peaks.
For lunch, we will rest on the shore of the lake with a panoramic view of the surrounding nature.
In the evening, a hearty dinner and the opportunity to relax in the sauna with panoramic mountain views. Nothing compares to the feeling of tranquility and harmony enveloping you in this amazing place.
Meals: breakfast, lunch, dinner
Accommodation: resort on Lake Sobachye on the Putorana Plateau
Day 6. August 23, 2025 (Saturday). PUTORANA PLATEAU – (HELICOPTER FLIGHT) – NORILSK
After breakfast, we will enjoy our last day in this beautiful corner of nature.
We have the option of taking a helicopter ride along an exciting route that takes us through Norilsk - Dyngkengda - Hoysi - Canyon and Hihikal Waterfall - Bunisyak - Princess Waterfall - Norilsk. The Eurocopter AS-350 is a modern helicopter that has the ability to land in any location for photo and video shoots.
The cost of the flight is 250,000 rubles per person for 5 participants. The total cost of the helicopter ride is 1,250,000 rubles and can be split among 5 or fewer participants.
After the helicopter tour, we will transfer back to Norilsk by hovercraft. In the evening, we will stay at the 4* hotel in Norilsk.
Meals: breakfast, lunch
Accommodation: 4* hotel in Norilsk
Day 7. August 24, 2025 (Sunday). NORILSK – RETURN FLIGHT
Breakfast. Transfer to the airport.
Meals: breakfast, lunch
Accommodation: 4* hotel in Norilsk
Recommended flight from Norilsk to Moscow:
Duration: 7 days/8 nights
Number of Participants: 8 – 12
Cost per person:
- 345,000 rubles for 11 - 12 participants
- 369 000 rubles for 10 participants
- 379 000 rubles for 8 – 9 participants
Early Booking Discount 10% (in case you book before May 18, 2025)
Everything is included, except for:
- Airfare to and from Norilsk,
- Medical insurance,
- Russian visa (if required),
- Dinner in Norilsk.
Estimated cost of round-trip airfare Moscow – Norilsk – Moscow: 35,000 – 55,000 rubles. (Air tickets are purchased independently; we provide consultation).
Single supplement: provided only upon request with a small number of participants.
TRAVEL PROGRAM: tour to putorana plateau
Day 1. August 18, 2025 (Monday). NORILSK – MELKOYE LAKE – GLUBOKOYE LAKE – SOBACHYE LAKE
Meet with the group in Norilsk, then transfer by comfortable minibus to the pier, where our modern airboat is waiting. The most beautiful adventure of your life begins! Along the way, we will see picturesque lakes: Melkoye, Glubokoye, and Sobachye.
Upon arrival at the base on Lake Sobachye, you can enjoy a short break before lunch, relax, and recharge your energy.
Lunch will be served from a special menu, with each dish prepared using local delicacies. After the meal, we will take a fascinating walk around the base.
The territory features only three cozy wooden houses, a sauna, and relaxation areas. Our attentive team will do everything possible to make your stay unforgettable and filled with vivid impressions.
In the evening, we will arrange a real feast with BBQ! After all, there's nothing better than enjoying grilled food with good company in the open air at the end of the day.
And, of course, after a busy day, you deserve full relaxation in the sauna, where aromatherapy and herbal tea await you.
Meals: lunch, dinner
Accommodation: resort on Lake Sobachye on the Putorana Plateau
Recommended flights from Moscow to Norilsk:
- by S7 Airlines, departure from Moscow at 23:50 on August 17, arriving in Norilsk at 7:50 a.m. on August 18, or
- by Nord Star Airlines, departure from Moscow at 23:45 on August 17, arriving in Norilsk at 8:05 a.m. on August 18, or
- any other flight from any city arriving in Norilsk no later than 9:00 a.m. on August 18 (flights are available from Moscow, St. Petersburg, Yekaterinburg, and Krasnoyarsk).
Day 2. August 19, 2025 (Tuesday). TREKKING ON PUTORANA PLATEAU
After breakfast, we head to the observation deck for a trek, offering spectacular views of Lake Sobachye and the mountain peaks. As we reach this height, we can feel the full majesty and beauty of northern nature. Before our eyes lies a panorama of majestic cliffs and green forests, with the Lake Sobachye resembling a jewel, captivating our hearts with its beauty. On this high cliff, the air is fresh and silent, making every moment unique. The grandeur of the mountains and the vast expanse of the lake create a peaceful and delightful atmosphere, immersing us in a world of enduring beauty and harmony with nature.
Upon our return, we enjoy dinner with delicious Northern cuisine. We especially recommend trying the local fish, freshly caught from the purest waters in the area. After dinner, we will enjoy a relaxing session in the sauna, with brooms and aromatherapy. Afterward, you can take a dip in the lake to complete your relaxation.
Meals: breakfast, lunch, dinner
Accommodation: resort on Lake Sobachye on the Putorana Plateau
Day 3. August 20, 2025 (Wednesday). A PACKRAFT TRIP ON A FJORD LAKE
After breakfast, we embark on a unique journey in packrafts.
Our adventure begins at a fjord lake, which is like a jewel among rocky mountains and lush forests. Here, amidst untouched nature, we can feel the grandeur and serenity of this special corner of the world.
As we paddle, our guides share fascinating facts about the local flora and fauna. We may even have the chance to spot a rare resident of these lands - the Putorana mountain goat, also known as the bighorn sheep.
Upon our return to the base, an oasis of relaxation awaits. We can unwind in the sauna with aromatic herbs, cool off in the lake, and enjoy a cup of fragrant tea. A hot and hearty meal will provide warmth and comfort as we wrap up the day reminiscing about our time in nature.
Meals: breakfast, lunch, dinner
Accommodation: resort on Lake Sobachye on the Putorana Plateau
Day 4. August 21, 2025 (Thursday). TREK TO THE MOUNTAIN AND WATERFALL PRINCESS
We start the morning with a delicious breakfast. Our adventure begins with an exciting hike up the mountain, accompanied by experienced and certified guides. Our goal is to reach the summit and experience the beauty of this amazing place.
At the top, we have lunch (packed lunches) waiting for us. Imagine sitting at a height surrounded by unique landscapes and enjoying the goodies prepared with love by our chefs.
After returning, following tradition, we will relax in a sauna overlooking the lake, immersing ourselves in an atmosphere of peace and tranquility. After swimming, we will enjoy a cup of tea made with refreshing northern herbs and dinner from our talented chef.
Finally, as the crowning glory of this day, we will witness the Northern Lights - an amazing natural phenomenon that fills our hearts with delight and wonder.
Meals: breakfast, lunch, dinner
Accommodation: holiday resort on Lake Sobachye on the Putorana Plateau
Day 5. August 22, 2025 (Friday). BOAT TRIP ON LAKE SOBACHYE AND TREKKING TO THE 19-METER WATERFALL
Let's start the day with a delicious breakfast that will give you energy for the whole day. Then we will go on an exciting boat trip along the picturesque lake.
After that, we will have an exciting trek to the waterfall with a height of 19 meters. During the walk, we will be able to enjoy not only the beauty of the waterfall but also the unique atmosphere of the forest and mountain peaks.
For lunch, we will rest on the shore of the lake with a panoramic view of the surrounding nature.
In the evening, a hearty dinner and the opportunity to relax in the sauna with panoramic mountain views. Nothing compares to the feeling of tranquility and harmony enveloping you in this amazing place.
Meals: breakfast, lunch, dinner
Accommodation: resort on Lake Sobachye on the Putorana Plateau
Day 6. August 23, 2025 (Saturday). PUTORANA PLATEAU – (HELICOPTER FLIGHT) – NORILSK
After breakfast, we will enjoy our last day in this beautiful corner of nature.
We have the option of taking a helicopter ride along an exciting route that takes us through Norilsk - Dyngkengda - Hoysi - Canyon and Hihikal Waterfall - Bunisyak - Princess Waterfall - Norilsk. The Eurocopter AS-350 is a modern helicopter that has the ability to land in any location for photo and video shoots.
The cost of the flight is 250,000 rubles per person for 5 participants. The total cost of the helicopter ride is 1,250,000 rubles and can be split among 5 or fewer participants.
After the helicopter tour, we will transfer back to Norilsk by hovercraft. In the evening, we will stay at the 4* hotel in Norilsk.
Meals: breakfast, lunch
Accommodation: 4* hotel in Norilsk
Day 7. August 24, 2025 (Sunday). NORILSK – RETURN FLIGHT
Breakfast. Transfer to the airport.
Meals: breakfast, lunch
Accommodation: 4* hotel in Norilsk
Recommended flight from Norilsk to Moscow:
- By S7 Airlines, departure from Norilsk at 9:05 a.m. on August 24, with arrival in Moscow at 9:30 a.m. on August 24, or
- by Nord Star Airlines, departure from Norilsk at 10:30 a.m. on August 24, with arrival in Moscow at 11:00 a.m. on August 24, or
- or any other flight to any city departing from Norilsk at any time on August 24.
Cost includes:
Cost excludes (to be additionally paid):
To take with:
- Accommodation at the base on the Putorana Plateau: 4-bed lodging.
- Hotel accommodation in Norilsk, 4* standard, double occupancy.
- 3 meals per day on the Putorana Plateau (breakfast and dinner at the base, hot meals or a lunch box on the routes, depending on the program for the day).
- Transfer from Norilsk to the base on the Putorana Plateau and return by hovercraft.
- All transfers by boat and motorized transport according to the itinerary.
- Rental of speedboats and boats with an escort.
- Bathhouse with brooms and aromatherapy.
- The services of guides/instructors.
- Team leader throughout the entire route with English translation.
Cost excludes (to be additionally paid):
- Flights to Norilsk and back
- Medical insurance
- Russian visa (if required)
- Internet and satellite connection at the base
- Meals in Norilsk on the day of arrival and the day before departure
- Helicopter tour
To take with:
- Sets of clothing suitable for various weather conditions, including light clothing (shorts, T-shirts, light trousers) and warm clothing (fleece, windproof jackets), as well as shirts with long sleeves.
- Rubber boots (preferably)
- Hats for different weather conditions (baseball cap, sun hat, warm hat)
- Comfortable trekking boots and lightweight shoes (sneakers)
- Bathing suits Raincoats Mosquito nets for sleeping (optional)
- Personal hygiene products
- Personal medications (including analgesics, antiseptics, antibiotics, antiviral medications, intestinal) Sun protection products (creams, sprays)
- Wind protection products
- Mosquito nets
- Headlamps Sunglasses
- Thermos (optional)
- Fishing rods (optional)
- Repellents (sprays, creams)
- A large backpack or trunk for belongings
- Small backpacks for walking (25-30 liters)
- Photo and video equipment, drones, tripods, spare batteries
- A hermetic package for equipment and documents is available (optional).
Why with MZUNGU EXPEDITIONS?
- 1UNIQUENESS
We find the most astonishing places on Earth and speed up to reach them. Our motto is to go ahead of road roller, touch the unique and unknown, before it disappears. - 2ADVENTURISM
Wherever we go, we look for challenging activities and adventures, filling the journey with absolutely different spirit and emotions. That is why people join us over and over again. - 3SAFETY
In our trips we pay special attention to safety. All our travels are based on personal experience, equipped with the best gear, involving proved providers and experienced local guides who perfectly know local features. - 4EXPERIENCE
We have a unique experience of the most offbeat expeditions and ascents, deep knowledge of countries and peoples, and are ready to share it with you. All the expeditions and climbings are guided by Mzungu himself, guaranteeing exciting traveling and your comfort. - 5LOW PRICE
All our trips are reach in adventures, with high quality accommodation, transportation and meals included. We do not save on it. Thanks to solid contacts with reliable providers we offer really good prices and high quality.
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