MDZ1. Day trip in Prioksko-Terrasny Reserve
The Prioksko-Terrasny Biosphere Reserve is located 110 km South of Moscow, on the left bank of the Oka River. Plantlife from three different geographical zones: forest, forest-steppe and steppe grow in abundance. There are light pine forests with stately 160-year old pines, dark spruce forests, birch, linden-tree and mixed forests. The place, called Doly, is covered with steppe flowers, bushes and waves of feather-grass. Bogs, small lakes and forest-rivers with dams and fallen trees, attributable to the native beaver’s activities, add to the diversity of nature in the Reserve.
The aurochs (European bison) as well as American bison look the most interesting species of fauna of the reserve. This biggest European mammal up to 1200 kg in weight used to live in broad-leaved forests but was exterminated by man in wild nature. It has practically no predators in the wild, but unfortunately became almost extinct as a result of intensive hunting. The aurochs breeding center of the reserve plays an important role in restoration of the bison population.
During the excursion you visit the buffer zone of the Reserve, Museum of Nature and the aurochs breeding centre.
Moreover there is an exclusive option - a half-day excursion to the main zone (the kernel) of the Reserve with a qualified guide - a scientist from the Reserve.
Type: Discovery
Tour duration: 1 day
Season: all-the-year-round
Recommended Group Size: 1 – 10
Mode of Travel: car/minibus, on foot
Itinerary:
- Morning ride (around 100 km from MKAD) from Moscow to the Prioksko-Terrasny Biosphere Reserve by car/minibus.
- Excursion along the Prioksko-Terrasny Biosphere Reserve on foot (1.5-2 hours) with visiting the Museum of Nature and the Aurochs Breeding Centre.
- Return to Moscow.
Highlights:
- Aurochs Breeding Centre (we strongly recommend to bring carrots or apples to feed bisons, especially if travelling with children)
- The enjoyable and fascinating forests of the Prioksko-Terrasny Reserve
- Picturesque views of countryside
Rates for individual travelers 2010:
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Group size, PAX
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1-10
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Price per person, EUR
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25
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Discounts for children
All the transportation is suggested by your own car/minibus
Included:
- Russian speaking guide for the excursion
Supplements:
- lunch in a local cafe + 10 EUR per person
- Transportation by our car/minibus
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Group size, persons
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1-3 (car)
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4-10 (minibus)
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Price per group, EUR
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110
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141
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- English speaking interpreter + 20 EUR per group ( other languages -on request)
EXTENSION - THE KERNEL OF THE RESERVE
An exclusive half-day excursion to the main zone (the kernel) of the reserve by car/minibus and on foot with a qualified guide - scientist from the reserve.
Reserves are intended to be places of untouched natural ecosystems. The fundamental idea is the exclusion of people and the prohibition of economic activity, the only exceptions being non-intrusive access allowed to scientists and rangers. Tourism is strongly limited and regulated there. For this reason the current excursion program is unique in its way.
On this route you will have a possibility to get not only in a buffer zone of the reserve which is used for ecotourism, but in the main zone (kernel) which is used for preservation of a biological variety of unique representatives of fauna and flora, realization of applied and basic researches.
Rates - 2010:
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Group size, PAX
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2
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3
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4-5
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6-10
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Price per person, EUR
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75
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54
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44
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34
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All the transportation is suggested by your own car/minibus
Supplements:
- extra car + 109 EUR per car/minibus
- English (other languages - on request) speaking interpreter + 29 EUR per group
- Transportation by our car/minibus
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Group size, persons
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1-3 (car)
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4-10 (minibus)
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Price per group, EUR
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34
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43
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