MTS Travel: Top destinations for adventure tourism

The Far East is a mysterious region, where not every traveler reaches. And this is a great destination for adventure tourism, where you can see wonders that are not found in Central Russia. Leopards, tigers and bears walk here, giant whales live in the sea, and high cones of volcanoes hide in the clouds. We will tell you about interesting routes in the Far Eastern reserves and help you plan your dream trip.

"Land of the Leopard" is a national park in the Primorsky Territory, created to protect the Far Eastern leopard, the world's rarest large cat. But this is not the only beast you can find here. Under the protection of the national park, the lynx, the red-book Amur tiger and the Far Eastern forest cat, and also harza, spotted deer, foxes and wild boars. The park includes a natural biosphere reserve 

Cedar Pad. Tourist routes. For tourists in the park there are several excursion routes, the passage of which on average takes from one to seven hours.

"The path of the leopard"  - the visiting card of the park. The route is year-round and does not require special physical training. On the way, information stands are installed, you will be able to get acquainted with the flora of the taiga. You can walk along the trail yourself or accompanied by a guide. 

"The lair of the leopard"  - the route to Mount Skalistoy, in the caves of which predators sometimes hide. To see the tracks of wild cats will definitely succeed, but whether to meet them, is unknown. Animals are very careful and avoid humans. However, the guide will definitely show pictures and videos of leopards made with the help of photo traps.

"Steps of the Commandments"  - the shortest, simplest, while meaningful route through the central estate of the oldest reserve of the Far East. Visitors are shown relict plants and tell about the animal world. 

"Kravtsov waterfalls" - an ecotrope with species sites, during the passage of which you will be able to admire the waterfalls of the Tale and the Stone Chalice. 

"Deer and the sea of the bay of Nerpichya." Those who choose this route will be able to see animals in their natural habitat. At arm's length, spotted deer walk from visitors. 

"Sevenwire"  is the most difficult of the short routes, which includes many descents and ascents. During the walk you will see the animal trails. For security, you can rent a false fire. Those wishing to see more National Park offers four- and five-day programs. Guests will be shown untouched natural corners and taught to install camera traps or distinguish animal tracks. There are offers for photographers. 

On the territory of the "Land of the leopard" have equipped special shelters to which animals approach without fear. At this moment, you can make unique shots with wild inhabitants of the taiga. The Sikhote-Alinsky Reserve, Primorsky Krai Reserve was founded in the 30s of the XX century to restore the sable population, now it is one of the main centers for the conservation of the Amur tiger. Here, tourists can learn about the habits of the Red Book predator, as well as see animals in their natural habitat. Tourist routes. There are 8 educational routes for tourists. Excursions are mainly one-day and suitable for travelers without special training. A tour of the Central Estate is the best option to start exploring the protected area. Here the reserve was recreated in miniature with the highest point of the Gluhomanka mountain, the Serebryanka river and the coastal zone of the Sea of Japan. In the exhibition hall, you can learn about the work of employees, consider plot dioramas and make a trip using an interactive map. The tour in the cinema hall ends with video stories from the life of the protected inhabitants. 

The Tiger Path is a route with a length of 4.8 kilometers. There is a high probability to see traces of a rare predator and shots with a red-book cat, which was recorded by a camera trap. The trail is open all year round. It will not be possible to walk along it unaccompanied. 

"Cape North"  is a popular simple route to the rookery of the spotted larga seal. To view and at the same time not to disturb the animals, tourists take places on the observation deck. Without a guide during a walk along this path is also not enough. 

"Mount Bald"  - the route to the top of the mountain of the same name. For a comfortable passage along the trail, tourists require basic physical training. Once at an altitude of 893 meters, you will be able to see the coast of the Sea of Japan, the lakes and the Sikhote-Alin range. On average, the rise and return take 6-7 hours. 

"Key Kabany"  - a route with a length of 95 kilometers. Some of its tourists will have to pass by car, another – to walk. The most popular route in late June - early July, when the white caps of the Fori rhododendron bloom.

"Blubberry Bay"  - a ring route with a long walking ascent, breathtaking views of the Sea of Japan, Blueberry Lake and mountain ranges. While walking along the trail there is a chance to see the red book Amur Goral. This mountain goat is quite secretive, so tourists are required to behave as quietly as possible. The first settlers called it “the lake of heavenly grace”. From the Sea of Japan it is separated only by a narrow area of pebble spit, which is eroded during storms. The route to the lake is quite picturesque. Throughout you can admire the flowering of grass and birds, of which there is a huge number. 

The Arsenyev Path is the most difficult route, the passage of which takes 6 days. It repeats part of the journey made by the traveler and explorer of the Far East Vladimir Arsenyev in 1906. Deciding on such an expedition, tourists will have to overcome the pass through the Sikhote-Alin ridge and make their way through the impassable taiga, but difficulties will be rewarded with the opportunity to touch the history of the region. The full text of the article can be found at link. 

The Far East is a mysterious region, where not every traveler reaches. And this is a great destination for adventure tourism, where you can see wonders that are not found in Central Russia. Leopards, tigers and bears walk here, giant whales live in the sea, and high cones of volcanoes hide in the clouds. We will tell you about interesting routes in the Far Eastern reserves and help you plan your dream trip.

"Land of the Leopard" is a national park in the Primorsky Territory, created to protect the Far Eastern leopard, the world's rarest large cat. But this is not the only beast you can find here. Under the protection of the national park, the lynx, the red-book Amur tiger and the Far Eastern forest cat, and also harza, spotted deer, foxes and wild boars. The park includes a natural biosphere reserve 

Cedar Pad. Tourist routes. For tourists in the park there are several excursion routes, the passage of which on average takes from one to seven hours.

"The path of the leopard"  - the visiting card of the park. The route is year-round and does not require special physical training. On the way, information stands are installed, you will be able to get acquainted with the flora of the taiga. You can walk along the trail yourself or accompanied by a guide. 

"The lair of the leopard"  - the route to Mount Skalistoy, in the caves of which predators sometimes hide. To see the tracks of wild cats will definitely succeed, but whether to meet them, is unknown. Animals are very careful and avoid humans. However, the guide will definitely show pictures and videos of leopards made with the help of photo traps.

"Steps of the Commandments"  - the shortest, simplest, while meaningful route through the central estate of the oldest reserve of the Far East. Visitors are shown relict plants and tell about the animal world. 

"Kravtsov waterfalls" - an ecotrope with species sites, during the passage of which you will be able to admire the waterfalls of the Tale and the Stone Chalice. 

"Deer and the sea of the bay of Nerpichya." Those who choose this route will be able to see animals in their natural habitat. At arm's length, spotted deer walk from visitors. 

"Sevenwire"  is the most difficult of the short routes, which includes many descents and ascents. During the walk you will see the animal trails. For security, you can rent a false fire. Those wishing to see more National Park offers four- and five-day programs. Guests will be shown untouched natural corners and taught to install camera traps or distinguish animal tracks. There are offers for photographers. 

On the territory of the "Land of the leopard" have equipped special shelters to which animals approach without fear. At this moment, you can make unique shots with wild inhabitants of the taiga. The Sikhote-Alinsky Reserve, Primorsky Krai Reserve was founded in the 30s of the XX century to restore the sable population, now it is one of the main centers for the conservation of the Amur tiger. Here, tourists can learn about the habits of the Red Book predator, as well as see animals in their natural habitat. Tourist routes. There are 8 educational routes for tourists. Excursions are mainly one-day and suitable for travelers without special training. A tour of the Central Estate is the best option to start exploring the protected area. Here the reserve was recreated in miniature with the highest point of the Gluhomanka mountain, the Serebryanka river and the coastal zone of the Sea of Japan. In the exhibition hall, you can learn about the work of employees, consider plot dioramas and make a trip using an interactive map. The tour in the cinema hall ends with video stories from the life of the protected inhabitants. 

The Tiger Path is a route with a length of 4.8 kilometers. There is a high probability to see traces of a rare predator and shots with a red-book cat, which was recorded by a camera trap. The trail is open all year round. It will not be possible to walk along it unaccompanied. 

"Cape North"  is a popular simple route to the rookery of the spotted larga seal. To view and at the same time not to disturb the animals, tourists take places on the observation deck. Without a guide during a walk along this path is also not enough. 

"Mount Bald"  - the route to the top of the mountain of the same name. For a comfortable passage along the trail, tourists require basic physical training. Once at an altitude of 893 meters, you will be able to see the coast of the Sea of Japan, the lakes and the Sikhote-Alin range. On average, the rise and return take 6-7 hours. 

"Key Kabany"  - a route with a length of 95 kilometers. Some of its tourists will have to pass by car, another – to walk. The most popular route in late June - early July, when the white caps of the Fori rhododendron bloom.

"Blubberry Bay"  - a ring route with a long walking ascent, breathtaking views of the Sea of Japan, Blueberry Lake and mountain ranges. While walking along the trail there is a chance to see the red book Amur Goral. This mountain goat is quite secretive, so tourists are required to behave as quietly as possible. The first settlers called it “the lake of heavenly grace”. From the Sea of Japan it is separated only by a narrow area of pebble spit, which is eroded during storms. The route to the lake is quite picturesque. Throughout you can admire the flowering of grass and birds, of which there is a huge number. 

The Arsenyev Path is the most difficult route, the passage of which takes 6 days. It repeats part of the journey made by the traveler and explorer of the Far East Vladimir Arsenyev in 1906. Deciding on such an expedition, tourists will have to overcome the pass through the Sikhote-Alin ridge and make their way through the impassable taiga, but difficulties will be rewarded with the opportunity to touch the history of the region. The full text of the article can be found at link.