TRACKING THE AMUR TIGER
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The Amur Tiger (Panthera tigris altaica), also known as the Siberian Tiger, can be found throughout the Primorye territory and in the eastern part of the Khabarovsk territory. Hunting has been banned since 1947, when the population had dropped to as few as 50 individuals. Males have a length of 400cm and a height of 100cm and can weigh between 180 and 300kg. Females are smaller and can weigh between 100 and 160kg.
The Amur Tiger is an endangered species, according to the latest studies about 450 remain. Deaths through poaching, to supply the demand for Traditional Chinese Medicines, and habitat loss due to deforestation create the highets stresses on the population. Within the reserve the Tiger is thriving, having adults and cubs occupying the whole territory of the Durminskoye Reserve.
Winter in the Durminskoye reserve creates a magical white world where animals leave their tracks and where there is a greater chance of observing the king of the taiga; the Amur Tiger. We will use phototrapping, tracking and pisteo to know their movements and habitats. A complete and unforgettable expedition from the X-plore specialists.
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TRAVEL ITINERARY
Day 1. FLIGHT
Flight from origin to Khabarovsk, stopover at Moscow-Sheretmetyevo airport.
Day 2. KHABAROVSK
Breakfast, lunch, dinner.
Arrival at noon at Khabarovsk airport, from where we leave for the Durminskoye Forest Reserve to visit the information offices and meet the local team. Presentation of the activity and information about the tiger and its presence in the reserve.
Lodge accommodation, Durminskoye.
Days 3-4. DURMINSKOYE
Breakfast, lunch, dinner.
In the morning, transfer to the cabin of the local rangers, where we meet the scientists who are dedicated to the study and conservation of the Amur Tiger. After lunch in the cabin we will start our activity as trackers; reconnaissance of the area, installation of the traps, search for traces. In the evening, dinner in the cabin and then a well-deserved visit to a banya (Russian sauna).
Lodge accommodation, Durminskoye.
Days 5-6. DURMINSKOYE
Breakfast, lunch, dinner.
A good breakfast will charge us with the energy necessary to collect the results of the photo-trapping. We will go out in search of the results and enter the territory of the Tiger to look for traces of its presence. Observing an Amur tiger is difficult, but it is possible and becomes more likely in the hands of local specialists who know its movements and locations.
Lodge accommodation, Durminskoye.
Day 7. KHABAROVSK
Breakfast.
After breakfast transfer to the city of Khabarovsk, check in at the hotel and in the afternoon we visit the city.
Hotel accommodation, Khabarovsk.
Day 8. KHABAROVSK. FLIGHT BACK HOME
Breakfast.
Breakfast and transfer to the airport, to take the flight back to our city of origin.
INCLUDED
- Reception at Khabarovsk airport
- 1 night in a hotel in Khabarovsk
- Ground transportation
- Full board in Durminskoye
- Lodge accommodation in the park
- Local specialist guide
- Banya (sauna)
- Phototrapping
- Tracking and observation of sauna
- Visit museum
- Ice fishing
NOT INCLUDED
- International and domestic flights
- Personal equipment
- Visa
- Meals and transfers not mentioned
- Extra expenses due to bad weather, flight or ship delays
- Travel and activity insurance
- Anything not specified in the “INCLUDED” section.
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