Rafting down the river Tahtoyama

Location: Olsky district

Transportation: rafting by air boats

Distance: 80 km (50miles)

Duration: 8-14 days

Number of people in the group: 6-10

Season:  August – September

The Tahtoyama river flows east of Magadan and  has very smooth flow without rapids. It runs its way through picturesque landscape with rocky banks and cliffs. Along the  Tahtoyama river basalt rocks can be found with real agates in them. The river is abundant in wildlife: there are plenty of  arctic char and dolly varden char as well as chum salmon and coho salmon,  coming here during spawning. Along the river you can meet brown bear, several species of ducks and even a Steller's sea eagle –a bird listed in the Red Book of endangered species.

The tour begins from the mouth of  the Naked Stream, rafting takes place on inflatable boats, overnight stays  - in tent camps.

The package includes:

• meeting our guests  at the Magadan airport (50 km -31 miles from the city)
• transportation on the off-road cars (Gaz-66, Ural, Kamaz) to the starting point of rafting tour; or transfer to the helicopter pad
• rafting and fishing
• accommodation  in the camp with 3-time meals service, assistance of our guides and a cook
• provided tourist equipment: rubber boats, tents, life jackets, rugs
• Departure from the final place of rafting  by helicopter MI-8
• Meeting of the group at helicopter pad and transportation to  the hotel in Magadan
• Transfer to the Magadan Airport
• Obtaining permits for visiting border area, purchasing licenses