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How the Ugra road trip works

The general route: Yekaterinburg — Tyumen — Tobolsk — Khanty-Mansiysk — Tobolsk — Tyumen — Yekaterinburg. Tyumen residents start and finish their trip in their city. Tobolsk is located outside of Ugra and serves as a convenient stop along the way: we will spend the first and fourth nights here, and the second and third nights in Khanty-Mansiysk.

Day 1. Stop in Tobolsk

Leave Yekaterinburg in the morning to leave the evening for a walk. The road from Tyumen is shorter, so it will take longer to get to Tobolsk.

After checking in, take a walk near the Tobolsk Kremlin, look at the white walls, cathedral domes and the panorama of the lower city. The point for the navigator is Red Square, 1, building 2. Set aside an hour and a half for a walk. Museum halls are optional, if the time of arrival allows.

Day 2. To Khanty-Mansiysk to visit mammoths

After breakfast, continue north. Refuel in Tobolsk and mark the following gas stations in advance: they are less common in the northern sections. Save the map offline.

In Khanty-Mansiysk, first check in and relax. is suitable for the first eveningArcheopark, 29 Detour Street. At the foot of the Samarovsky remnant there are bronze mammoths, and nearby there are sculptures of other animals from the Glacial period. The scale of the figures is especially noticeable up close. I would like to stay at the bronze herd to examine the details of the sculptures and take photos.

Admission is free. It is enough to plan 45-60 minutes for a leisurely walk.

Day 3. Khanty and Mansi Museums and culture

Start with Museum of Nature and Man on Mira Street, 11/9. The expositions help to understand how the nature of Ugra was formed and how people lived in this territory. Dioramas of the taiga, rivers and swamps, paleontological finds and cultural objects provide a good context for the whole trip. Set aside one and a half to two hours for the museum.

Plan the museum day from Wednesday to Sunday: the current schedule is from 11:00 to 19:00. The museum is closed on Monday and Tuesday: choose the dates of the trip so that the third day falls on his working day.

After lunch, head to Torum Maa, 1 Sobyanin Street. Reconstructions of the Khanty River Agan summer camp and the Northern Mansi winter settlement are located among the trees. With a guide, it is easier to notice the details of the buildings and understand how the household and daily life were organized. Book the tour in advance, leave an hour and a half to visit.

In June and September, the outdoor exhibition is open from 11:00 to 19:00. There is a climb and stairs on the way. Access to the forest trail from the museum is currently limited, so we will plan a walk through the natural park as a separate stop.

Day 4. Forest walk and return trip

Dedicate the morning Samara chugas. For the entrance, use the landmark "Misse", Gagarin Street, 54; check if you can park your car on the spot. There are ecological trails of the nature park nearby.

Set aside about an hour for a short walk: follow an open marked path and return to the car the same way. So the forest part will easily fit into the moving day. Save the trail layout in advance, and after the rain, take into account slippery floors and soil.

After the walk, leave for Tobolsk by 12:00-13:00; you can have lunch on the way. There are still 6-7 hours ahead with stops. In the evening — hotel and rest.

Day 5. Return home

After breakfast, go home. Tyumen residents can still walk around Tobolsk, and Yekaterinburg residents should save time for the final stage.

If you have four days left

When starting from Tyumen, you can drive directly to Khanty-Mansiysk, spend two full days there and return home on the fourth. You'll get about 670-700 km in each direction; plan for 9-11 hours on the road with stops. From Yekaterinburg, it is better to leave five days and intermediate overnight stays for this route.

What to take and how to change your trip in winter

Closed shoes with prehensile soles, rain clothing, repellent and water will be useful for the forest area. With children, choose the length of walks according to their strength and take into account the stairs in the Torum Maa.

In winter, increase your travel time, move more programs to museums, and choose forest walks based on the state of the trails and the weather. Before leaving, check the road restrictions, the opening hours of the facilities and the booking conditions. Schedules and placement information were verified on November 1, 2026.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Do I need an off-road vehicle for this route?

The plan is made for an ordinary passenger car. Major highways are used between the cities; off-road exits are not included in the program. Before traveling, check the restrictions and repair areas in the selected direction.

Is it possible to travel with a small child and a stroller?

It is possible if you adapt your walks and take breaks on the road. Torum Maa requires special attention: the outdoor exhibition is accessed by a lift, decking and stairs. To walk with a wheelchair, this area must be evaluated in advance by contacting the museum.

What should I book in advance?

Hotels for all four nights, a selected glamping house and excursions that you want to visit at a certain time. For an excursion to the Torum Maa outdoor exhibition, please call +7 (3467) 32-20-58. The Museum of Nature and Man also recommends pre-registration for guaranteed guided tours.

Is there a program in Samara chugas specifically for families?

Yes, you can pre-order a "Family expedition" on the ecological route "Secrets of Chugas". This is a program with tasks for adults and children lasting about an hour and a half. Applications are accepted at samchugas@mail.ru , phone number is +7 (3467) 33-80-53. Add the return to the car to the program time.

How to calculate the cost of gasoline?

Multiply the mileage by the consumption of the car and divide by 100. For example, at a consumption of 8 liters/100 km, the intercity part of the trip will require approximately 160 liters from Yekaterinburg or 108-112 liters from Tyumen. This is a calculated example; add city trips separately and multiply the result by the actual cost of your fuel.