By Joan Torres Leave a remark Last updated on May 30, 2025
The Nenets are an Indigenous people of Arctic Russia, renowned for their nomadic way of life and deep connection to reindeer herding in
the remote, unforgiving tundra of northern Siberia, in an area called Yamalia. In spite of their isolation, it is now possible for tourists to go to Nenets camps, an uncommon chance to meet a really nomadic culture, while experiencing among the rawest travel experiences.
In Versus the Compass, we provide numerous expeditions to fulfill the Nenets throughout year, both in winter and summer.
When it’s best to check out the Nenets: winter season or summer season?
Travelers thinking about this specific part of Russia are typically uncertain about which season is best for going to Yamalia.
The fact is that both seasons provide incredible experiences, but they’re dramatically various. Here are 30 images that will assist you decide which season is best to travel with us to Yamalia.
Keep in mind that we have the following shceuded for Nenets:
Nenets in summer season
Our Nenets summer tour is in:
September 18th to 24th (2025 )
In summer, the landscape is more gorgeous, with the tundra being green and covered in wildflowers.
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Another fantastic advantage is that you are going to see a lot more reindeers, because in summertime, Nenets need to gather them every day for carrying out various kinds of jobs. In summertime, Nenets typically don’t use their conventional reindeer-made clothes, but that doesn’t suggest you can’t take incredible photos, plus remember the weather condition is far more pleasant than the freezing Siberian winter season.< img width ="1024"height ="683 "src ="// www.w3.org/2000/svg'%20viewBox='0%200%201024%20683'%3E%3C/svg%3E"alt=""/ > Nevertheless, the primary benefit of coming here in summertime is that you’ll get to witness the migration, as Nenets families move with their reindeer and sledges each or 2 days– a dynamic, ever-changing scene that couple of outsiders ever get to see. 
< img width="1024 "height= "683"src= "// www.w3.org/2000/svg'%20viewBox='0%200%201024%20683'%3E%3C/svg%3E" alt=""/ >< img width="1024"height="683"src="https://againstthecompass.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/DSC05369-1024x683.jpg" alt=""/ > Nenets in winter season Our Nenets winter tours remain in: November 16th to 22nd(2025)March 31st to April 6th(2026)In winter, the whole tundra is frozen, and temperature levels fall to -20 ºc and -40 ºc. The tundra isn’t as beautiful as in summer season however the weather and snow add an epic touch into it. From a weather perspective, it’s colder and more uncomfortable, however don’t worry, pals(regional camping tents) are warm and relaxing.
Nenets wear their traditional, reindeer-made clothing, making them specific photogenic.
In winter, you won’t witness Nenets migration(unless staged)but you will have the ability to see other activities like ice-fishing, or ice collection for their water.
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