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The Nenets are an indigenous group from Russia’s extreme north, who mainly live in the Yamalo-Nenets Autonomous Okrug, one of the most remote and isolated regions in the world.
They are a group of nomads who live scattered across the frozen tundra, surviving under the harshest conditions 365 days a year, while migrating with their herds of reindeer every other day.
This expedition is a unique opportunity to experience one of the rawest experiences in the world, coexisting with real Siberian nomads for several days, eating with them, sleeping next to them and just observing what is it like to be a nomad in the Russian Arctic, Russia’s extreme north.
This is the most beautifully unique expedition offered to date.
You’ll never be able to experience anything as genuine as cohabiting with the Nenets.
September 18th to 24th, 2025
2290€
7 days
Lead by Oriol López
Note that we always keep the itinerary flexible, and it may be subject to change, depending on the political situation.
Day 1 – Arrival in Salekhard and transfer to Yamal Peninsula
Day 2, 3 and 4 – Coexisting with Nenets
Day 5 – Transfer to Salekhard
Day 6 – Salekhard City Tour
Day 7 – Departure
A daily flight from Moscow to Salekhard arrives at 8 am. From there, we’ll immediately transfer to the north of Yamal, driving 8 to 12 hours across the frozen tundra.
For 3 whole days, we’ll be living with nomads, just observing their daily life, while learning what their lives are like under such extreme conditions.
Activities will highly depend on the weather but some of the things you are likely to experience are: migration (Nenets move every few days), fishing, reindeer herding, reindeer slaughtering, and local nomad games.
There will also be endless photography opportunities.
After breakfast, we’ll drive back to Salekhard, another approx. 12-hour drive across the frozen tundra.
At night, we’ll all get together at a nice local restaurant for a traditional meal from the Yamal region.
No visit to Yamal would be complete without visiting one of its main cities: Salekhard.
Salekhard highlights include the National Museum (featuring frozen mammoths), the local market, Lenin Square, souvenir shops and Yamal-related monuments.
Flights from Salekhard to Moscow depart at 9:30 am.
Letter of Invitation for Russia
All meals (except on day 6)
Accommodation
Tourist permit for the Yamal region
Transportation (special tundra vehicles)
Russian translator
European tour leader
Airport transfer to/from Salekhard
Domestic flights to Salekhard (around €250 return)
Meals on day 6
Travel insurance
Single supplement: 2 nights only (€110)
Visa fees (dependant on nationality)
Extra activities
September 18th to 24th, 2025
2290€
7 days
Lead by Oriol López
You’ll be in one of the remotest regions of Siberia, in the extreme north of Russia.
September is the summer season, so there won’t be any snow but night temperatures could drop to -8ºC.
A detailed packing list will be shared upon booking your spot.
You’ll be staying in a basic tent, sleeping on the floor next to 4-5 other people.
There are no toilets and food will be limited to reindeer meat, and occasionally fish.
This isn’t a comfortable trip, because we’ll be cohabiting with tundra nomads, living just like they do. However, you’ll be experiencing one of the rawest experiences ever, witnessing the real life of Siberian nomads.
We’ll stay in a traditional, local tent called a chum, a pyramid-shaped tent.
The trip also includes 2 nights in Salekhard, where we stay in a 3-star hotel.
More details upon booking your spot.
The tour includes 4 nights in a chum. For that reason, there’s no single supplement available, since we’ll be staying in the same tent as the families, with around 4-5 people per tent, not including the family.
The last 2 nights will be spent in Salekhard and price of the tour includes accommodation in a twin room.
If you are a solo traveler, you will be sharing the room with another like-minded traveler from the group. We always try to group people of same gender and age together but note that this might not always be possible.
If you prefer to have your own single room for these 2 nights, you will have to pay a €110 supplement.
Today, it’s possible to apply for an e-visa for visits up to 16 days.
If you wish to stay in Russia for more than 16 days, get your visa at the embassy.
More details will be shared upon booking your spot.
All nationalities are welcome.
However, US, British, Canadian and Australian citizens are not eligible for e-visas and therefore, must obtain one at an embassy. Don’t worry though, it’s easier than it sounds.
Moscow has daily connections with Dubai (Emirates and Fly Dubai), Istanbul (Turkish) and Baku (Azerbaijan Airlines).
Tips and further information will be shared upon booking your spot.
This tour is limited to 9 people max.
To secure your spot on the tour, we require a deposit.
We accept payments in both Euros and US dollars. All details will be shared upon booking your spot.
Yes, if you want to join any of our expeditions, you must purchase travel insurance.
Moreover, having valid travel insurance for travel in Russia is a must requirement for getting your visa at the embassy.
Unfortunately, our preferred travel insurance company (IATI Travel Insurance) isn’t covering travel in Russia any longer. Instead, we recommend Alfa Strakhovanie.
Please check our General Conditions.
However, specific conditions might apply depending on the destination. Example: when the trip includes airfare.
Full details will be shared upon booking your spot.