Accommodation during the trip
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Accommodation during the trip
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Experiences you'll have
This is a multi-day expedition-style tour for experienced travelers seeking to test themselves in the terra incognita of the Upper Kolyma. You will explore the remote, hard-to-reach areas of the Magadan Region, which, since December 16, 2022, have become part of Russia's newest nature reserve - the "Chersky" National Park. We have strived to organize logistics that are as comfortable as possible for these locations. You will reach the national park in an off-road vehicle, and will traverse the most challenging sections of the route by motorboat across the lake, avoiding a trek along the shore through bushes, windfalls, mountain passes, and scree fields. Furthermore, a photographer will accompany you - you will return from this expedition not only with new experiences but also with stunning photographs.
This program is suitable for active tourists with experience in multi-day categorized hikes and ascents, who are prepared to spend two nights in tents. A cook will accompany you on the route, so you won't have to prepare meals. A mobile shower will be set up at the campsite. You will only carry your sleeping bag and personal belongings in your backpack - the total weight will not exceed 10 kilograms.
Important: For 2 days, you will be living in tents, without internet, heating, or hot water in the taiga of the mountainous Kolyma region - this is the only possible accommodation option in these areas.
Itinerary
The journey begins in Magadan, which you need to reach on your own on the first day of the trip. We recommend flight FV‑6289 operated by Rossiya Airlines, departing from Moscow the day before and arriving in Magadan at 11:25.
There may be delays on the route due to bad weather and rising water levels in the rivers — we recommend purchasing return tickets for flights departing one day after the program ends. If the program goes according to plan, on the remaining days before your departure, you can choose additional excursions. For more details, see the "Common questions" section.
Sequence of the tour routes may change due to weather, rising water levels, and other unpredictable circumstances.
Day 1 Discovering Magadan
On the first day of the program, the tour organizer will meet you at the airport in the settlement of Sokol. After collecting your luggage, you will travel by minibus, minivan, or jeep (depending on the group size) to your hotel in Magadan and check into your rooms (50 km, travel time approximately 50 minutes).
Lunch will be at the hotel's restaurant.
After lunch, accompanied by a guide, you will go on a short city tour to learn about the history of Magadan. You will visit "Mayak" Park, "Dyukcha" Park, and the "Gornyak" recreation area.
After the walk, you will return to the hotel for some rest.
Dinner will be at the "Pereval" restaurant.
Day 2 Transfer to Jack London Lake
In the morning, you will have breakfast at the hotel, gather your equipment, and depart for the Debyn River (521 km, 8-9 hours). Stops are planned along the way in the settlements of Atka and Laryukovoye to stretch your legs and have a snack.
Upon reaching the Debyn River, you will transfer to off-road vehicles and continue your journey cross-country to Jack London Lake. Along the way, you will cross several rivers: the Debyn, the Levyye Sukhakhy, the Snezhnaya, and the Zaputanny (63 km).
By evening, you will arrive at the "Boevoy" camp, check into the cabins, and have dinner.
Day 3 Jake London Lake – Lake Nevidimka
After breakfast, you will pack up and set out on foot for Jack London Lake. You will hike approximately 3 kilometers with an elevation gain of 70 meters (the journey will take about 1.5 hours).
Upon reaching the lake, you will load your belongings and board motorboats, accommodating 6 people each, to travel to the valley of the Nevedomy stream (route length: 4 km, travel time: 20 minutes). You will moor the boat at Vera Island, home to a weather station.
Please note: The water route will be conducted in an open boat. While there are no high waves on the lake, it can be windy. Using an enclosed boat is not possible due to the shallow shoreline and narrow fairway.
After lunch, a three-hour hiking route awaits you, leading to Lake Nevidimka along the shore of Lake Sosedneye, through marshland and hummocks (route length: 5.5 km with an elevation gain of 150 meters and a descent of 120 meters).
Once you reach the lake, you will set up camp and prepare dinner independently. You will be provided with jet boils (gas stoves)—one per pair. You will spend the evening by the campfire, resting after an eventful day.
Day 4 Circular Route to the Nevedomy Stream Valley
In the morning, you will have breakfast, pack up the camp, and set out on the route. You will cross the channel near Lake Nevidimka and skirt around an unnamed marsh lake. The journey will take about three hours, covering 6.5 km with an elevation gain of 183 meters.
After having a snack by the stream, you will enter the valley of the Nevedomy mountain stream — you will traverse five kilometers of this section in wading boots (route length: 7 km, journey time: 4 hours with an elevation gain of 315 m).
In the afternoon, you will stop for lunch and then return to Lake Nevidimka.
In the evening, you will set up camp, gather kindling and firewood, and prepare dinner using the jet boil stove.
Day 5 Return to the “Boevoy” camp
After breakfast, you will pack up the camp and begin your return journey to Jack London Lake (5.5 km, approximately 3 hours with an elevation gain of 150 meters and a descent of 120 meters).
Upon reaching the lake, you will continue your journey by motorboat to the "Gidrobiologov" Spit. Here, you will have lunch, followed by some free time to rest and recharge.
Overnight stay and dinner will be at the "Boevoy" camp.
Day 6 Day hike from the "Boevoy" camp
After breakfast, you will go on a day hike. You will cross Lake Tantsuyushchikh Khariusov (Lake of Dancing Grayling) by boat and then set out on a walk to the "Gidrobiologov" Spit, where lunch and an excursion program await you. (5.7 km, hiking time: 2 hours with an elevation gain of 110 meters and a descent of 30 meters.)
After lunch, you will return to the camp. In the afternoon, you will go fishing on Lake Tantsuyushchikh Khariusov, relax in the banya (sauna), and have dinner.
Day 7 Hike to lakes Mechta, Anemo, and Seraya Chayka
In the morning after breakfast, you will go on a 6-kilometer hike to the mountain lakes Mechta, Anemo, and Seraya Chayka, with an elevation gain of up to 500 meters. During the hike, you will stop for a lunch break, after which you will continue for another 5 kilometers along the mountain range past the lakes (elevation gain: 260 meters).
Upon returning to the camp, you will visit the banya (sauna) and have dinner.
Day 8 Mount Brakonerka
After breakfast, you will set out on the route to Mount Brakonerka. Upon reaching the summit, you will enjoy a panoramic view of the Purgа River valley (8.6 km with an elevation gain of 420 m).
After lunch, you will begin your return journey. Before dinner, those who wish can relax in the banya (sauna).
Day 9 Return journey to Magadan
After breakfast, you will depart the national park area in a Ural or ZIL truck, heading towards the Debyn River (60 km).
After lunch, you will pack your equipment, load it into a truck, and drive to the settlement of Yagodnoye (6 km).
Following this, you will go on a long drive along the Kolyma Highway, with stops in the settlements of Atka and Laryukovoye (521 km). You will arrive at the hotel in Magadan during the night.
Day 10 Free day in Magadan
You can spend this day as you wish: take a walk around the city and buy souvenirs to remember the Magadan Region.
Please note: Accommodation and meals on this day are not included and must be paid for separately.
Day 11 Departure
Today, you will be transferred to the airport for your departure and journey home.
Accommodation during the trip
Please note: Hotel accommodation in Magadan for the night before the program starts and after it ends must be paid for separately. For details, please contact our managers.
“Silver House” Hotel (2 nights)
Located in the center of Magadan. You will stay in standard single rooms with a double or single bed, shower, and toilet. Mobile network coverage and Wi-Fi are available on the premises.
"Boevoy" Camp (5 nights)
You will be accommodated in wooden cabins for 4-6 people. A dining facility is available on-site. Mobile network coverage and internet are unavailable.
Tent Camp (2 nights)
You will stay in two-person tents.
Common questions
In the mountainous regions of Kolyma in September, temperatures can vary depending on altitude and sun exposure. The average daytime temperature ranges from +10 to +15 °C, dropping to around +5 °C at night. Temperatures may be slightly higher in valleys and lowlands. Strong winds are possible in mountainous areas, especially in exposed locations.
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Groups of 7 people will be accompanied 1 guide and 1 photographer. Groups larger than 7: 2 guides and 1 photographer. For September dates, a cook will accompany the group.
Primary guide: Certified tour guide and historian, born and raised in Kolyma. Team leader and organizer of tours to sea islands, nature reserves, and landmarks. 11 years of experience in mountain expeditions across Kolyma in all seasons.
Secondary guide: Organizer of winter expeditions and freeride tours in Kolyma. 12 years of experience in Kolyma trekking.
Included: lunch and dinner at restaurants on Day 1, three meals per day on Days 3–8, and breakfast on Days 2, 9–10.
In Magadan, meals will be provided at the "Pereval" restaurant.
During transfers to and from the national park, breakfast and dinner will be provided, with lunch stops at roadside cafes.
In the "Chersky" National Park: Three hot meals per day prepared using gas stoves.
Sample menu:
Breakfast: pancakes, fiber-rich foods, cereal, dried fruits, nuts, tea, and coffee.
Lunch: hot soup, pâté, salo (cured fat), and grain crackers.
Dinner: main course (buckwheat, rice, or pasta) with meat and sauce, herbal tea with mountain flowers and leaves.
Snacks: kozinaki (nut bars), chocolate, cocoa, freeze-dried fruits, and taiga berry tincture.
Transport from the airport to the hotel and back will be provided by a Volkswagen Crafter minibus. The journey from the Debyn River to Jack London Lake will be made in a Ural 4320-1111 truck. The water section of the route will be covered by a ROTAN 4.75m motorboat with a Yamaha 30HMHS engine.
There will be no mobile network coverage along the route. Mobile network and Wi-Fi are available at the hotel in Magadan.
We can arrange a helicopter transfer to the lake:
If the program proceeds without delays, you can choose additional excursions on the remaining days:
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