Ancient Heart of Khakassia

Region: Sayan Mountains

Reserve: Khakassky Reserve

The route crosses Oglakhty section of the reserve. It is situated on the left bank of Enisey river - the main river of the Middle Siberia. Oglakhtinskaya fortress walls cultural complex is situated here; its walls are 20 km long. There are several archeological sites inside it.
The program includes visit to Ulug-Kol closed saline lake. It is a shallow bitter-salted lake one meter deep, the area is about 700 ha. Red Book sandpiper is registered here. Saker falcons, eagles and cranes can frequently be seen there. Uluk-Gol lake is a Key Ornithological territory of international importance. During spring and autumn migration periods thousands of ducks, gooses, swans and sandpipers rest here.
Salbikskie ancient burial mounds complex is situated not far away. The complex has another name - Kings Valley, and it is very interesting to visit the site.

Our guides

Photogallery of tour:

Itinerary:

Day 1

9:00 Departure from Abakan, transfer to the reserve (1,5 hrs). You will travel along landscapes of Uibatskaya steppe. Lecture on Khakassky reserve, steppes of Khakassia and their role in regional ecology.
Excursion along "Kamizyakskaya steppe and Ulug-kol lake" section. Water swamp areas, bird watching, steppe flora. During the year (but not in winter months) birds of passage, aestivating and nesting birds can be seen here.
Excursion to the Kings valley. Life and traditions of ancient Khakass people, secrets of Salbiksky burial mound.
13:30 Lunch in the field.
Transfer to Oglakhty section (3 hrs). Accommodation, dinner, free time.

Day 2

9:00 Breakfast. Excursion to Oglakhtinskaya fortress. Landscapes and flora of Oglakty ancient hole. Ascend to a view point.
13:00 Return to the camp site. Lunch. Time for rest and swimming.
18:15 Departure to Abakan.

Price:

from 2080 RUB. / pax

INCLUDED:

accommodation in tents, FB (traditional meals made from local organic meat and dairy products, vegetables, honey), Russian guide, transportation, banya (Russian sauna), entrance fee to the reserve

NOT INCLUDED:

transport to the reserve; English-speaking guide; anything not mentioned in "INCLUDED" section

Equipment

Additional services, expenses:

English-speaking guide is available upon request.