Trophy fishing on the Kochumdek River

A hard-to-reach river in the north of the Krasnoyarsk Territory in the heart of the Putorana Plateau

Reka Kochumdek

The Kochumdek is a beautiful mountain lake with rapids and shallows. The mountain scenery is stunning throughout the entire route. There are two rapids, and the current is sometimes fast and sometimes slow. It's rich in grayling, and there's also taimen and lenok fishing. Along the route, you'll encounter an abandoned geological exploration base from the 1980s. The river is rich in tributaries, backwaters, and riffles. Overall, this is a great tour for fishing and aesthetic pleasure.

The Kochumdek originates in the central and northeastern parts of the Putorana Plateau. The river has a distinctly mountainous character throughout its entire length. Its upper and middle reaches feature rapids, rifts, powerful drops against rocky banks, deep canyons, and challenging rapids. In its lower reaches, the river calms down somewhat, with long stretches and deep holes.

The banks are predominantly rocky, with dense taiga and tundra vegetation. The water in the Kochumdek is crystal clear and very cold even in midsummer. Access to the river is only possible by helicopter—there are no land roads.

Price: 220,000 for a 7-day tour per person

(we form groups of 6-8 people)

The tour price includes:

insurance for all days of the tour
necessary equipment and gear for rafting and camp
Team support - two guides and a cook, work around the camp
products and cooking according to the program menu
Accommodation at the Turukhansk hotel (one night)
Renting a sauna after arriving in Turukhansk from the river
Transfer and organization in Turukhansk on the day of arrival and departure

The tour price does not include:

flight Krasnoyarsk - Turukhansk - Krasnoyarsk (regular flights)
transfer Turukhansk — start of the route — end of the route — Turukhansk

How our week-long rafting trips with helicopter transfers work

We offer a classic 7-day helicopter tour with rafting—our most popular and well-rounded option. The tour begins and ends in Turukhansk.

Day 1: Arrival and transfer to the heart of the Putorana Plateau

Upon arrival in Turukhansk, our staff will meet you. We'll help you change clothes, purchase any necessary supplies, and transport you to the helipad.

A Mi-8T helicopter, fully loaded with rafting equipment, takes you to the headwaters of one of the Putorana Plateau's rivers. The flight lasts from 40 minutes to 1.5 hours, depending on the chosen route.

After landing on a pebble spit or a comfortable clearing, you have time to make your first casts and try your luck. While your guests are fishing, the guides quickly set up camp, set up the kitchen, and prepare a festive dinner. In the evening, get acquainted with the river for the first time, discuss tactics, and relax under the stars.

Days 2–6: Main days of rafting and fishing

Each day begins with a hearty and delicious breakfast. Afterward, participants gather their personal belongings, board their boats, and continue their rafting journey downriver.

During the day, you will float independently, fishing the most promising spots:

powerful pressure on the rocks
deep holes and exits from them
riffles and rifts
snags and tributaries of small rivers

After camp is set up, the ranger team (guides) catch up with the group in a cargo boat and go ahead, choosing the best spot for the next night. A hot dinner, a sauna, and a comfortable campsite are ready for your arrival.

The group covers 10-30 km per day (depending on the route and weather conditions). Fishing takes place both from boats and from the shore. Guides are constantly on hand to suggest the best spots and assist with bait selection and fishing tactics.

Day 7: Completion of the rafting trip and return to Turukhansk

In the morning, we pack up camp and make the final drops. At the appointed time, a helicopter arrives and picks up the group. Flight back to Turukhansk.

Upon arrival, check into a hotel, enjoy a sauna, and relax. In the evening, you can celebrate the end of the rafting trip.

Day 8: Departure

After breakfast, if time permits, we'll organize a short tour of Turukhansk. Afterwards, we'll transfer to the airport and say goodbye until we meet again.

About the reservoir

Reka Kochumdek