Two seasonal pursuits define Beret': rafting trips take place in summer, while ice fishing begins in winter. So if you are looking for a holiday rental in Beret', the time of year is a useful starting point. The Mana route from Beret' to Ust-Mana is one of three main routes on the river; each of these trips takes two days. It is considered the easiest route and is also called the weekend route. This makes it possible to decide in advance whether the time of year is better suited to rafting or winter fishing.
Rafting on the Mana River
The two-day route from Beret' to Ust-Mana is one way to enjoy the summer rafting trips, with more time spent on the water. Its designation as the easiest route is a comparison with the other two main routes; it is also called the weekend route. In winter, by contrast, ice fishing takes centre stage in Beret'. The difference between the two pursuits is therefore mainly seasonal: rafting trips take place in summer, while ice fishing begins in winter.
Getting There and Finding Your Way
You can reach Beret' by car as far as the Beregovaya/Dachnaya turnoff; road conditions may vary. Companies organising rafting trips on the Mana offer transfers. Whether a transfer is available for your planned travel dates may depend on the operator and the season. It is best to check this directly with the company in question.
Five webcams in Beret' show the weather, water level and conditions along the riverbank. Their images are updated automatically. Checking the views shortly before your trip can help you get a sense of these conditions.
Krasnoyarsk Region: Landscapes and Culture
The wider destination of Krasnoyarsk Region offers other nature and cultural attractions with a different character. Ergaki Nature Park lies in the south of the region. In summer, options there include hiking and horse-riding tours. In winter, its snow-covered slopes draw skiers and snowboarders, and are also used for snowmobile tours and snowshoe hikes. The Putoransky Nature Reserve features a different kind of landscape: it includes the Putorana Plateau, with table mountains rising 1,000 to 1,500 metres above sea level, canyon-like basins containing tectonic lakes, and numerous waterfalls.
At the eastern entrance to Krasnoyarskie Stolby National Park, visitors will find a scenic stone amphitheatre formed by a granite quarry. From there, you can also see the Takmak rock massif, one of the largest in the park. The main routes are marked, and depending on the route chosen, a visit can take anywhere from 30 minutes to a full day. The Krasnoyarsky Khayking mobile app makes it easier to find your way. This gives you a range of options for planning your day, from a short outing to a full-day trip.
The Shushenskoye Historical and Ethnographic Museum-Reserve in the village of the same name recreates a Siberian village from the late 19th and early 20th centuries. The grounds contain 194 architectural monuments of rural life, including peasant houses, a merchant's shop, a forge and a prison-fort. In 2011, the architectural and ethnographic complex Novaya Derevnya opened there, with a natural and landscape park. The museum-reserve's programmes present the traditions and customs of the past and immerse visitors in peasant life. Activities include tasting peasant dishes, learning the basics of traditional crafts, and taking part in games, customs and celebrations.
Discover more destinations: Ovsyanka, Ust'-Kamo, Sharypovo, Norilsk, Lesosibirsk, Sukhaya, Minderla, Krasnoyarsk.
Go to the main travel overview: Krasnoyarsk Region.
