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Photo tour program on the Golden Ring of Russia
Photo tour program on the Golden Ring of Russia
6 Days/5 Nights
Sergiev Posad-Pereslavl Zalessky – Rostov Veliky-Yaroslavl-Uglich-Myshkin – Kostroma-Ples-Suzdal-Vladimir-Bogolyubovo
Package price per person in ½ TWN BB in USD net rate. Check payment
2 pax $2,486
4 pax $1,617
6 pax $1,390
8 pax $1,202
10 pax $1069
SGL supplement $217
The price includes:
· 5 nights’ accommodation in chosen 3* and 4* hotels or similar with breakfasts;
· Transportation services (2 people-car, 4 people-minivan, 6-10 people-minibus);
· Sightseeing tours and entrance fees as per the program;
· English guide as per the program;
The price does not include:
· Tips for guides and drivers;
· Porterage fees in the airports, train stations and the hotels
· Visa fees
· Meals and beverage except mentioned
· Photo and video shooting fees
· Optional
Day 1
Meeting with the guide in Moscow.
Departure to Sergiev Posad.
Sightseeing tour of the city. Photo- Stop.
Visit To The Trinity Sergius Lavra. History and architecture of the monastery with a visit to the existing temples.
Departure to Pereslavl-Zalessky. Photo- Stop.
Sightseeing tour of Pereslavl-Zalessky, panorama of Pleshcheyev lake, ensemble of red square.
Transfer to Rostov Veliky.
Accommodation in «Selivanov hotel». 3*
Day 2
Breakfast in the hotel’s restaurant.
Photo – tour of the city, visiting the Rostov Kremlin, Spaso-Yakovlevsky monastery, panorama of lake Nero.
Moving to Yaroslavl. Photo- Stop.
Monument to Yaroslav the Wise, walk along the embankment, arrow of the Volga and Kotorosli rivers.
Visit to the Spassky monastery, Church of Elijah the Prophet.
Accommodation at the «Ring Premier hotel» 4*
Day 3
Breakfast in the hotel restaurant.
Departure to Uglich. Photo- Stop.
Sightseeing tour of the city, visit to the Kremlin, the Church of Dmitry on the Blood.
Moving to Myshkin. Photo- Stop.
Excursion program: tourist complex “Myshkin chambers”, merchant Chistov’s mill, inspection of mill mechanisms, exhibition “Barn mice», the Museum “Russian valenki” with the exhibition “Sisters and brothers of valenki”, the ethnographic exhibition “Flax” with the exhibition “Doll-my friend”, the house of crafts with a working forge and pottery workshop.
Return to the hotel in Yaroslavl.
Day 4
Breakfast in the hotel’s restaurant.
Transfer to Kostroma.
Sightseeing tour of the city, shopping Mall complex, Fire tower. Visit to the Ipatiev monastery (territory, Trinity Cathedral).
Moving to Ples. At first glance, the city charms with its original beauty. Photo- Stop. Here the urban environment organically fits into the landscape, creating a special comfort.
Sightseeing tour of the city, Cathedral mountain-where you can enjoy an unforgettable view of the Volga.
Transfer to Suzdal.
Accommodation in Pushkarskaya Sloboda 4*hotel / Nikolaevsky Posad 4*hotel.
Day 5
Breakfast in the hotel’s restaurant.
Photo – tour of the city, visiting the Suzdal Kremlin (territory, Christmas Cathedral), visiting the Spaso – evfimiev monastery (concert of bells), visiting the Museum of wooden architecture.
Return to the hotel.
Day 6
Breakfast in the hotel restaurant.
Departure to Bogolyubovo. Photo- Stop. Visit Bogolyubsky convent, walk to the Church of the Intercession on the Nerl.
Moving to Vladimir. Photo- Stop.
Sightseeing tour of the city: the Historical center of the city, the assumption Cathedral, St. Dmitry’s Cathedral (white stone carving 12 in), the Golden gate (external inspection), a walk along St. George Street.
Return to Moscow.
*Please note that the order of excursions can be changed
Photo tour program Karelia May - September 2021
Photo tour program For Karelia
Group Price USD/PAX
2 pax-$1,700
4 pax-$1,406
6 pax-$1,319
8 pax-$1275
10+1 pax-$1225
Single supplement – $270
Price includes: city tour of Petrozavodsk, transfers and meals according to the program, hydrofoil Petrozavodsk – Kizhi – Petrozavodsk, accommodation in twin rooms, jeep rent + fuel, entrance tickets, excursion, instructor and guide services.
Price does not include: dinners (except the first day) and train tickets.
Petrozavodsk – Kizhi island – Ruskeala – Kivach Nature Reserve – Marsial Waters Spa – Kinnerma village – Petrozavodsk
Day 1:
06:50/07:55 Arrival in Petrozavodsk from St. Petersburg or Moscow. Meeting with the guide at the railway station. Transfer to the restaurant. Breakfast.
City tour of Petrozavodsk. You will get acquainted with the history of the capital of Karelia and visit its major places of interest. Photo stop near the monument to Peter the Great.
Departure for Kizhi Island by hydrofoil.
Upon arrival transfer to the guesthouse Kizhskaya Blagodat by boat (10 minutes). Kizhskaya Blagodat is a cozy family run guesthouse situated on the mainland right opposite Kizhi Island. The owner of the guesthouse is the son of the head carpenter, who restored the church of the Transfiguration in the Soviet time. You will be pleasantly surprised with the tranquility of the place as well as with the hospitality of its hosts. Accommodation in twin rooms (WC and shower in every room).
Welcome lunch.
Excursion by boat to the ancient wooden chapels around Kizhi Island, which form the famous Kizhi Necklace.
Dinner. * Sauna for additional pay.
Day 2:
Breakfast.
Transfer to Kizhi Island by boat (10 minutes).
Excursion in the Kizhi Open-Air Museum of Wooden Architecture. Kizhi is one of the first open-air museums and one of the most popular tourist attractions in Russia. The pearl of the museum is its world-known wooden church ensemble which is also a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1990.
Lunch.
Transfer to Petrozavodsk by hydrofoil (1 hour 15 minutes).
Arrival in Petrozavodsk. Transfer to the hotel.
Hotel accommodation.
Day 3:
Breakfast.
Meeting with the guide and instructors in Petrozavodsk. Each jeep will take 2-3 persons.
Departure to the mining park of Ruskeala. Ruskeala mining park – the basis of the complex is an object of cultural heritage, a historical monument – a former marble quarry filled with groundwater.
Visit of the highest canyon waterfall of Karelia White Bridges (19 metres).
Also we stop in the area of Tulmozero iron factory. Errected in 1762 the factory used to produce up to 160 tons of steel and iron per year. Today ruined factory workshops resemble a medieval castle, built of massive stones and bricks. The road to the waterfall is only passible with off-road vehicles.
Picnic lunch.
Driving back to Petrozavodsk using forest paths.
Night at the hotel.
Day 4:
Breakfast.
We head to the Kivach Nature Reserve. Excursion in the Kivach Nature Reserve. You will get acquainted with the second highest plain waterfall in Europe and typical and rare Karelian plants. The eco system of the Kivach Nature Reserve is unique. Apart from the picturesque landscapes you will enjoy its crystal clear air.
Picnic lunch with shashlik.
Transfer to the the first Russian spa, founded by Peter the Great in the 18th century.
Arrival at Marsial Waters Spa. The water, rich with iron, was discovered in the area in the 18th century. Afterwards Peter the Great ordered to erect the first Russian spa on this territory. In the Soviet time it was the best sanatorium in Karelia and till today this is a very popular place. Of great importance are not only the healing springs, but also the tranquil atmosphere and unique microclimate of the area. Tasting of water from 3 healing springs. Visit the ancient Church of Apostle Peter. Built in 1721 at the decree of Peter the Great, according to his design and drawings.
Transfer to Petrozavodsk.
Night at the hotel.
Day 5:
Breakfast.
Transfer to the husky farm.
Excursion in the husky farm. You will be introduced to the dogs so that you become familiar with them. Your musher will tell you a lot of interesting facts and information about the work which is involved in their maintenance and about their nature. Instructions and safety measures. Once you are equipped with a special belt, you will go on an exciting trekking route. During the route you will learn the character of your dog, and the dog will get to know you better. At first your dog can move faster than you need, so you will need to work an ideal speed for both of you. Afterwards you will have a cup of hot tea in the traditional hut covered with reindeer skins and try yourself in cooking Karelian pies.
Transfer to the Kinerma Village, which in 2016 became the most beautiful village in Russia. Nadezhda, a local resident of Kinerma Village, will meet us and show the main sights of the village, which are houses of the end of the 19th century and the wooden chapel of Virgin Mary of Smolensk erected in the 17th century. After the excursion around the village Nadezhda will invite you to her house to have a traditional Karelian lunch.
Departure for Petrozavodsk.
Transfer to the railway station.
Price includes: city tour of Petrozavodsk, transfers and meals according to the program, hydrofoil Petrozavodsk – Kizhi – Petrozavodsk, accommodation in twin rooms, jeep rent + fuel, entrance tickets, excursion, instructor and guide services.
Price does not include: dinners (except the first day) and train tickets.
*Please note that the order of excursions can be changed
Photo tour program Karelia
Photo tour program For Karelia
5 days/4 nights
Petrozavodsk – Kizhi island – Ruskeala – Kivach Nature Reserve – Marsial Waters Spa – Kinnerma village – Petrozavodsk
Package price
per person in ½ TWN BB in USD
2 pax $1,725
4 pax $1,408
6 pax $1,325
8 pax $1,286
10 pax $1,234
SGL
supplement $259
The price
includes:
· 4 nights’ accommodation in chosen
guesthouse and 4* hotels or similar with breakfasts;
· Transportation services as per the
program;
· Sightseeing tours and national parks fees
as per the program;
· English guide as per the program;
· Hydrofoil Petrozavodsk – Kizhi –
Petrozavodsk;
· Jeep
rent + fuel
· Meals as per the program;
· Visa/E-visa support
The price does not include:
· Tips
for guides and drivers;
· Porterage fees in the airports, train
stations and the hotels
· Visa fees
· Meals and beverage except mentioned
· Photo and video shooting fees
· Train tickets
· Optional
Day 1
06:50/07:55 Arrival in Petrozavodsk from St. Petersburg or Moscow. Meeting with the guide at the railway station. Transfer to the restaurant.
Breakfast in the city
City tour of Petrozavodsk. You will get acquainted with the history of the capital of Karelia and visit its major places of interest. Photo stop near the monument to Peter the Great.
Departure for Kizhi Island by hydrofoil.
Upon arrival transfer to the guesthouse Kizhskaya Blagodat by boat (10 minutes). Kizhskaya Blagodat is a cozy family run guesthouse situated on the mainland right opposite Kizhi Island. The owner of the guesthouse is the son of the head carpenter, who restored the church of the Transfiguration in the Soviet time. You will be pleasantly surprised with the tranquility of the place as well as with the hospitality of its hosts. Accommodation in twin rooms (WC and shower in every room).
Welcome lunch.
Excursion by boat to the ancient wooden chapels around Kizhi Island, which form the famous Kizhi Necklace.
Sauna for additional pay.
Day 2
Breakfast at the hotel
Transfer to Kizhi Island by boat (10 minutes).
Excursion in the Kizhi Open-Air Museum of Wooden Architecture. Kizhi is one of the first open-air museums and one of the most popular tourist attractions in Russia. The pearl of the museum is its world-known wooden church ensemble which is also a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1990.
Lunch.
Transfer to Petrozavodsk by hydrofoil (1 hour 15 minutes).
Arrival in Petrozavodsk. Transfer to the hotel.
Hotel accommodation.
Day 3
Breakfast at the hotel
Meeting with the guide and instructors in Petrozavodsk. Each jeep will take 2-3 persons.
Departure to the mining park of Ruskeala. Ruskeala mining park – the basis of the complex is an object of cultural heritage, a historical monument – a former marble quarry filled with groundwater.
Visit of the highest canyon waterfall of Karelia White Bridges (19 metres).
Also we stop in the area of Tulmozero iron factory. Errected in 1762 the factory used to produce up to 160 tons of steel and iron per year. Today ruined factory workshops resemble a medieval castle, built of massive stones and bricks. The road to the waterfall is only passible with off-road vehicles.
Picnic lunch.
Driving back to Petrozavodsk using forest paths.
Night at the hotel.
Day 4
Breakfast at hotel
We head to the Kivach Nature Reserve. Excursion in the Kivach Nature Reserve. You will get acquainted with the second highest plain waterfall in Europe and typical and rare Karelian plants. The eco system of the Kivach Nature Reserve is unique. Apart from the picturesque landscapes you will enjoy its crystal clear air.
Picnic lunch with shashlik.
Transfer to the the first Russian spa, founded by Peter the Great in the 18th century.
Arrival at Marsial Waters Spa. The water, rich with iron, was discovered in the area in the 18th century. Afterwards Peter the Great ordered to erect the first Russian spa on this territory. In the Soviet time it was the best sanatorium in Karelia and till today this is a very popular place. Of great importance are not only the healing springs, but also the tranquil atmosphere and unique microclimate of the area. Tasting of water from 3 healing springs. Visit the ancient Church of Apostle Peter. Built in 1721 at the decree of Peter the Great, according to his design and drawings.
Transfer to Petrozavodsk.
Night at the hotel
Day 5
Breakfast at hotel
Transfer to the husky farm.
Excursion in the husky farm. You will be introduced to the dogs so that you become familiar with them. Your musher will tell you a lot of interesting facts and information about the work which is involved in their maintenance and about their nature. Instructions and safety measures. Once you are equipped with a special belt, you will go on an exciting trekking route. During the route you will learn the character of your dog, and the dog will get to know you better. At first your dog can move faster than you need, so you will need to work an ideal speed for both of you. Afterwards you will have a cup of hot tea in the traditional hut covered with reindeer skins and try yourself in cooking Karelian pies.
Transfer to the Kinerma Village, which in 2016 became the most beautiful village in Russia. Nadezhda, a local resident of Kinerma Village, will meet us and show the main sights of the village, which are houses of the end of the 19th century and the wooden chapel of Virgin Mary of Smolensk erected in the 17th century. After the excursion around the village Nadezhda will invite you to her house to have a traditional Karelian lunch.
Departure for Petrozavodsk.
Transfer to the railway station.
*Please note that the order of excursions can be changed
TOUR TO KARELIA
Photo tour program For Karelia
5 days/4 nights
Petrozavodsk – Kizhi island – Ruskeala – Kivach Nature Reserve – Marsial Waters Spa – Kinnerma village – Petrozavodsk
Package price
per person in ½ TWN BB in USD
Twin/double
Group of 10 price per person $2150
Single Supplement in hotels $525
Moscow Park Inn 4* or similar
Petrozavodsk Hotel Fregat 4* or similar
Sortavala hotel with private facilities (no category)
Kem Hotel Prichal 3*
Solovki Island Hotel Solovetskaya Sloboda 2* or similar
Price includes:
* 7 night(s) in the 4*/3*/2* hotels with breakfasts
* 1 night in train
* English speaking assistance for tours and transfers
* Private transportation in A/C vehicle
* 7 lunch(s) in local restaurants or café
* 1 lunch in train
* Tours and excursions with general admission according to the itinerary
* Train ticket Kem- Moscow in 4 pax compartments
Price doesn’t include:
* Domestic and international flights
Flight from Moscow to Petrozavodsk from 90 USD/pax
* Tips
* Insurance
* Personal spending
* Anything not mentioned in the itinerary
* Visa fee
Day 1 Moscow
Arrival in Moscow. Meeting with the guide and driver.
Lunch in the city.
City tour and metro tour in the capital of Russia.
Accommodation in the hotel.
Time on your rest.
Day 2 Moscow- Petrozavodsk- Kizhi Island- Petrozavodsk
Bus tour around Petrozavodsk + Walking tour of the open-air museum of modern art (BB+ Lunch)
Breakfast in hotel.
Transfer to the airport. Flight to Petrozavodsk. 1h 30 min flight
Meeting with the guide.
Transfer to the hotel and check in.
Meeting point: Petrozavodsk Airport
Petrozavodsk is a city of intriguing history and rich in terms of culture – it’s a wonderful place for a little sightseeing tour. In the guided tour we will explore the unique open-air museum of contemporary art on the embankment of Lake Onega.
Trip by hovercraft to Kizhi Island (Transfer: 1h 20min; On the Island: 4h).
Kizhi Island is the pearl of Russian Karelia located in the ancient beautiful Lake Onego. During an excursion around the island you will visit the traditional peasant house, learn a lot about Karelian crafts and traditions, listen to the bell ringing and see one of the main Orthodox shrines of the Russian North – the Church of the Resurrection of Lazarus.
And of course we will have time for souvenirs and shops, there are a lot of them!
Overnight in hotel (Petrozavodsk)
Day 3 Petrozavodsk- Sortavala (BB+Lunch)
Breakfast in hotel.
Meeting with the guide.
On the way you will have excursion in Ruskeala mountain park – the old abandoned quarry located on the Northern Ladoga. The huge bowl, carved out of marble by people, filled with the purest green water makes a strong impression on visitors.
After the tour you will have a spare time to explore quarry park by your own.
Visiting of Tohminskiye waterfalls, where the film “The Dawns Here Are Quiet” was filmed.
Arrival in Sortavala
Sightseeing tour of the ancient city of Sortavala – the capital of the Northern Ladoga area. You will see one of the most beautiful cities in modern Karelia, whose unique appearance has been formed due to the bizarre natural landscape, as well as the close cross-cultural impact of three countries – Russia, Sweden and Finland.
Spare time.
Accommodation in a hotel with private facilities.
Overnight in hotel (Sortavala)
Day 4 Sortavala- Valaam Island- Petrozavodsk (BB+ Lunch)
Breakfast in the hotel.
Meeting with the guide.
On the way to Sortavala (transit city to Valaam) we visit the Memorial Cross established in memory of the Winter War.
The Valaam Island is the Monastery complex in the northern part of Lake Ladoga. It was a place of pilgrimage for Russian Tsars and their families, it inspired great representatives of Russian culture and science. During our visit to Valaam you will experience the tour from the Central Monastery to Resurrection Skete. Also, you will have unique opportunity to have lunch at the monastery refectory.
After the active day in Valaam we have late arrival back to Petrozavodsk.
Overnight in hotel (Petrozavodsk)
Day 5 Petrozavodsk- Kem (BB+ Lunch)
Breakfast in the hotel.
Meeting with the guide.
Departure by bus to the town Kem (470 km)
On the way you will have several stops:
Kivach Nature Reserve. During a tour of the reserve you will see the most famous waterfall in Karelia – Kivach and the Botanical Garden of the famous Karelian birch.
The ancient volcano Girvas (about 3 billion years) The site is unique by its beauty attraction of Karelia, surrounded by dense pine. Here the most ancient rocks side by side with the powerful sandy sediments, related to ice age
Overnight in hotel (Kem), located on the White Sea
Day 6 Kem- Solovki Island (BB+ Lunch)
Breakfast in the hotel.
Meeting with the guide.
Departure to Solovki crossing the White Sea (Transportation: 2h)
Tour of the Central Monastery.
Walk to the Cape of Mazes on the picturesque shore of the White Sea. Here you can see dancing birches and stone labyrinths. At the end of the day you will have a free time to explore and enjoy the Island. Please, feel free to rent a bicycle.
Overnight in hotel (Solovki)
Day 7 Solovki Island- Kem (BB+ Lunch)
Breakfast in the hotel.
Meeting with the guide.
The last but not least day starts with the bus excursion to the Sekirnaya Gora. It is the place where during the times of the Solovetsky camps there was a punishment cell for prisoners. The central building of which is unique lighthouse church.
Then we visit “Botanical Garden – Makaryevskaya Deserts”. There is one of the northernmost botanical gardens in Russia, which is located on the territory of the former monastery.
The highlight of the day is the trip to the Zayatsky Island to the mysterious mazes. (Boat trip will be possible under favorable weather conditions)
Departure by the ship to Rabocheostrovsk (port) (Transportation: 2h)
Day 8 Kem- Moscow (BB lunch- box -dinner train)
Breakfast in the hotel.
At the last day we go back to Kem train station where we will to tell a warm goodbye to each other and complete our great adventure.
Transfer to the railway station and check in to night train. 4 pax compartments.
Departure at 07.02
Lunch in the train.
Dinner on your own in coach-restaurant of the train.
Day and night in train “Arktika” (Moscow- Petrozavodsk) 23 h 48 min
Day 9 Moscow
Arrival to Moscow at 06.50
Breakfast in the city on arrival.
Transfer to the airport.
End of services
Kizhi-Kivach-Kinerma
Kizhi-Kivach-Kinerma
Duration:
2 days / 1 night
Prices– USD/PAX:
2 pax-$748
4 pax-$642
6 pax-$580
8 pax-$573
10 pax-$570
Single supplement $88
Price includes: accommodation at hotel Karelia (in twin rooms), meals according to the program, transfers, city tour of Petrozavodsk, hydrofoil Petrozavodsk – Kizhi – Petrozavodsk, entrance tickets and excursions according to the program, English-speaking guide.
Price does not include: train tickets.
Tour summary:
Day 1
Arrival in Petrozavodsk by train from Moscow or from St. Petersburg.
Meeting with the guide at the railway station.
Transfer to the restaurant.
Breakfast.
10:15 Departure for Kizhi Island by hydrofoil.
11:45 Excursion in the Kizhi Open-Air Museum of Wooden Architecture. Kizhi is one of the first open-air museums and one of the most popular tourist attractions in Russia.
The pearl of the museum is its world-known wooden church ensemble which is also a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1990.
Lunch-boxes.
15:45 Transfer to Petrozavodsk by hydrofoil.
17:15 Arrival in Petrozavodsk.
Transfer to Kivach Nature Reserve. You will visit waterfall Kivach, which is the second plain waterfall in Europe, the nature museum, and dendrarium, where you will get acquainted with typical local flora and fauna and with rare plants like Karelian birch.
Transfer to Petrozavodsk.
Dinner.
Hotel accommodation.
Day 2
Breakfast.
City tour of Petrozavodsk. Petrozavodsk was founded by Peter the Great in 1703 on the banks of Lake Onego, in the first place as an iron factory and quarrying centre. The city, now capital of Karelia, has fine examples of the 18th century Neo-Vlassical architecture. The city tour covers the main sights, as well as a walk along the embankment of Lake Onego. Photo stop near the monument to Peter the Great.
Transfer to the Kinerma Village, which in 2016 became the most beautiful village in Russia.
Nadezhda, a local resident of Kinerma Village, will meet us and show the main sights of the village, which are houses of the end of the 19th century and the wooden chapel of Virgin Mary of Smolensk erected in the 17th century. After the excursion around the village Nadezhda will invite you to her house to have a traditional Karelian lunch.
Departure for Petrozavodsk. Dinner.
Transfer to the railway station.
Kizhi - Solovki
Kizhi – Solovki
Duration:
4 days / 3 nights
Prices : USD/PAX
2 pax-$1988
4 pax-$1,483
6 pax-$1246
8 pax-$1142
10 pax-$1081
Single supplement $198
Price includes: accommodation and meals according to the program, transfers, hydrofoil Petrozavodsk – Kizhi – Petrozavodsk, slow boat Kem – Solovki – Kem, entrance tickets and excursions according to the program, English-speaking guide.
Price does not include: train tickets.
Tour summary:
Day 1
Arrival in Petrozavodsk by train from Moscow or from St. Petersburg.
Meeting with the guide at the railway station.
Transfer to the restaurant.
Breakfast.
City tour of Petrozavodsk. You will get acquainted with the history of the capital of Karelia and visit its major places of interest. Photo stop near the monument to Peter the Great.
11:15 Departure for Kizhi Island by hydrofoil (1 hour 30 minutes).
12:45 Excursion in the Kizhi Open-Air Museum of Wooden Architecture. Kizhi is one of the first open-air museums and one of the most popular tourist attractions in Russia. The pearl of the museum is its world-known wooden church ensemble which is also a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1990.
Lunch boxes
16:45 Transfer to Petrozavodsk by hydrofoil (1 hour 30 minutes).
18:15 Arrival in Petrozavodsk. Dinner.
Hotel accommodation.
Day 2
Breakfast. Check-out.
Transfer to Kem (450 km).
A short stop in the Kivach Nature Reserve. You will get acquainted with the second highest plain waterfall in Europe and typical and rare Karelian plants. The eco system of the Kivach Nature Reserve is unique. Apart from the picturesque landscapes you will enjoy its crystal clear air. Lunch.
Excursion to the White Sea petroglyphs. The White Sea petroglyphs – rock paintings, monuments of the monumental fine art of the primitive epoch, are located in the White Sea region of Karelia.
Arrival in Kem.
Dinner and night at the hotel in Kem
Day 3
Breakfast. Check-out.
08:00 Departure for the Solovetsky Islands by slow boat.
10:00 Transfer to the excursion bureau.
Excursion around the Monastery complex. You will listen to the history of the legendary Solovetsky Monastery that once was one of the richest monasteries of Russia, visit its functioning church, and go along its thick fortress walls that no enemy could overcome. Lunch.
Boat excursion to Island Zayatsky. Stone labyrinths of Big Zayatsky Island are rare and valuable archaeological monuments. You will have a chance to observe the impressive monuments of the past and admire a special beauty of this small island. Climate here is so severe that the island is covered mostly with a variety of moss species and berries. Dinner.
Hotel accommodation.
Day 4
Breakfast. Check-out.
10:00 Today you will visit the highest point of Big Solovetsky Island, Hill Sekirnaya. On the top of the hill is situated one of the strictest sketes of the island with a unique lighthouse church. During the GULAG time the skete was one of the cruelest of all the detention places for the inmates of the camp. Today it is a living skete again and a very tranquil place that offers a fantastic panorama view over the island. + Excursion to the Botanical Garden when you can visit one of the most northerly botanical gardens Russia and see unique planting of various periods in the history of the Solovetsky Islands. Lunch.
Transfer to the pier.
16:00 Transfer to Kem by slow boat.
18:30 Dinner. Transfer to the railway station.
Departure for St. Petersburg.
Lake Baikal Winter
Baikal Winter
Program – 6 nights with ON-ICE ACTIVITIES
Irkutsk – Listvyanka village – Olkhon Island – Ogoi island – Irkutsk
Package price
per person in ½ TWN BB in USD
2 -$2,498
4-$1,944
6-$1,763
8-$1,656
10-$1,625
Single supplement-$619
Included:
* Accommodation at the Marriott Hotel, 3 nights
* Accommodation at the Baikal View hotel, on Olkhon, 3 nights
* 6 lunches + 2 dinners (on Olkhon it is better to order in advance, at the Baikal View hotel buffet dinners)
* English speaking guide
* transport support according to the program (on Olkhon in UAZs)
* Entrance to the Museum of the Decembrists, the Museum in Ust Orda, visiting the Olkhon National Park, the Baikal Museum, the Taltsy Museum
* Shaman’s ceremony
* 2 hours of riding on Khivus (hovercraft)
Include all on-ice activities!
· Transportation services as per the
program;
· Sightseeing tours and national parks fees as per the program;
· English guide as per the program;
· Lunches and snacks as per the program;
· Visa/E-visa support
The price does not include:
· Tips for guides and drivers;
· Porterage fees in the airports, train
stations and the hotels
· Visa fees
· Meals and beverage except mentioned
· Photo and video shooting fees
· Optional
Day 1
Arrival in Irkutsk
Meeting with the guide at the airport
City tour
During the city tour of Irkutsk you will take a trip around the Lower embankment, visit the Spassky church – the only building of the Irkutsk Kremlin still standing and the Znamensky Cathedral, behind its walls is the miraculous icon of the Mother of God “The Omen” and the relics of the first bishop of Irkutsk and Nerchinsk Innocent Kulchytsky. Also you can get acquainted with Karl Marx Street, on which the unique buildings of the beginning of the XIX- XX century are located, it was rebuilt after the great fire in 1879 by the famous architect. The tour will take you to another historical place, which is located on Gagarin Boulevard (the monument to Alexander III, White House, National History Museum), to the Quarter 130, which combines ancient looks and modern comfort.
Check in hotel Marriott 4*
Day 2
Breakfast at the hotel
Meeting with the guide
Transfer to the Listvyanka village
Excursion to the Peschanaya (Sandy) bay by “Khivus” (hovercraft)
Being abroad the hovercraft will give you a feeling of a speedy fly over the Baikal Lake ice.
Reschanaya Bay is the pearl of the Baikal; it is located 81 km of Listvyanka between two capes topped with cliffs called Bolshaya Kolokolnya and Malaya Kolokolnya (Big and Small Belfry). Not far from it, there is a small island called Baklany Kamen’ (Cormorant Stone). Ice lace on the shore cliffs, small caves and grottos where one can walk or have a lunch under the stone shelters produce an impression not to forget. The Baikal ice is in some places covered with snow, and in the other, is as clear as at the skating rink. On the way to Peschanaya, you will pass ridges of ice-hummocks which shine and shimmer with all rainbow colors on sunny days resembling miraculous palaces of the Ice Queen.
Lunch at guest house or lunch box
Transfer back to Irkutsk in the evening
Accommodation hotel Marriott 4*
Day 3
Breakfast at hotel
Meeting with the guide
Transfer to the Olkhon Island (6-7 hrs). First by bus 260 km + transfer from ferry place to village Khuzhir by UAZ (Russian expedition car, 8 seats), about 40 km off-road Olkhon is among 26 Baikal islands the biggest one. It is called “the heart of the Baikal”, this is the geographical, historical and sacred center of the lake. Buryat people was conceiving here. According to the legends here the first Buryat shaman got his gift.
Lunch en route at local café
Check in Baikal View Hotel 3* (or similar)
Walking to the Cape Burkhan (Shamanka Rock)
You can admire an unforgettable Baikal sunset and become revived by power of Great Lake. Well-known Shamanka Rock is one of nine Asia relicts and a Baikal landmark. This sacred place stayed forbidden and can have been visited only by the shaman.
Day 4
Breakfast at hotel
Appr. 10:00-17:00 – Excursion to the northeast point of Olkhon Island – Cape Khoboy, on the way – visiting of Cape Sagan-Khushun (by UAZ – Russian expedition car, 8 seats, off-road)
You will enjoy the splendid views of Lake Baikal, learn some Buryat legends and visit the shaman power places. The name “Sagan-Khushun” originates from the Buryat language and it means “White cape”. There is the rock “Three Brothers” near the cape. Local legend tells: ”An Olkhon’s shaman had three sons and a daughter. The daughter fell in love and ran away from her native home against father’s will. The shaman turned the sons into eagles and sent them to look for the girl. The brothers found her, but she prayed not to bring her back to father’s home. Having returned, they declared they failed to find their sister. But the father being a shaman became suspicious and furious. He turned them into three rocks, and they have been standing there since then.
Lunch in the open air (fish soup, vegetables or sandwich, cookies, tea)
Back to hotel
Day 5
Breakfast at hotel
Appr. 10:00 – 16:00 – excursion to the south of Olkhon island and the Ogoi island.
Ogoy is the largest island of the Small Sea. In 2005, the Buddhist Stupa, known as the Stupa of Enlightenment, was erected there to help believers overcome all obstacles. There is a belief that Buddhist stupas are capable of dissolving negative energy and misfortunes and contribute to the prosperity of the area on which they are located. Many believe that the Stupa will benefit those who visit it on a regular basis.
Lunch in the open air (fish soup, vegetables or sandwich, cookies, tea)
Back to hotel
Day 6
Breakfast at hotel
Check out
Transfer to Irkutsk the same way (UAZ + bus)
Check in Hotel 4*
Day 7
Breakfast at hotel
Check out
Transfer to railway station or airport with a guide assistance
*Please note that the order of excursions can be changed
Photo tour program on the Lake Baikal
Photo tour program on the Baikal Lake
7 days/6 nights
Irkutsk – Listvyanka village – Olkhon Island – Ogoi island – Irkutsk
Package price
per person in ½ TWN BB in USD
2 pax $2,931
4 pax $2,166
6 pax $1,942
8 pax $1,776
10 pax $1,620
SGL
supplement $651
The price includes:
· 6 nights’ accommodation in chosen 3* and 4* hotels or similar with breakfasts;
· Transportation services as per the
program;
· Sightseeing tours and national parks fees as per the program;
· English guide as per the program;
· Lunches and snacks as per the program;
· Visa/E-visa support
The price does not include:
· Tips for guides and drivers;
· Porterage fees in the airports, train
stations and the hotels
· Visa fees
· Meals and beverage except mentioned
· Photo and video shooting fees
· Optional
Day 1
Arrival in Irkutsk
Meeting with the guide at the airport
City tour
During the city tour of Irkutsk you will take a trip around the Lower embankment, visit the Spassky church – the only building of the Irkutsk Kremlin still standing and the Znamensky Cathedral, behind its walls is the miraculous icon of the Mother of God “The Omen” and the relics of the first bishop of Irkutsk and Nerchinsk Innocent Kulchytsky. Also you can get acquainted with Karl Marx Street, on which the unique buildings of the beginning of the XIX- XX century are located, it was rebuilt after the great fire in 1879 by the famous architect. The tour will take you to another historical place, which is located on Gagarin Boulevard (the monument to Alexander III, White House, National History Museum), to the Quarter 130, which combines ancient looks and modern comfort.
Check in hotel Marriott 4*
Day 2
Breakfast at the hotel
Meeting with the guide
Transfer to the Listvyanka village
Excursion to the Peschanaya (Sandy) bay by “Khivus” (hovercraft)
Being abroad the hovercraft will give you a feeling of a speedy fly over the Baikal Lake ice.
Reschanaya Bay is the pearl of the Baikal; it is located 81 km of Listvyanka between two capes topped with cliffs called Bolshaya Kolokolnya and Malaya Kolokolnya (Big and Small Belfry). Not far from it, there is a small island called Baklany Kamen’ (Cormorant Stone). Ice lace on the shore cliffs, small caves and grottos where one can walk or have a lunch under the stone shelters produce an impression not to forget. The Baikal ice is in some places covered with snow, and in the other, is as clear as at the skating rink. On the way to Peschanaya, you will pass ridges of ice-hummocks which shine and shimmer with all rainbow colors on sunny days resembling miraculous palaces of the Ice Queen.
Lunch at guest house or lunch box
Transfer back to Irkutsk in the evening
Accommodation hotel Marriott 4*
Day 3
Breakfast at hotel
Meeting with the guide
Transfer to the Olkhon Island (6-7 hrs). First by bus 260 km + transfer from ferry place to village Khuzhir by UAZ (Russian expedition car, 8 seats), about 40 km off-road Olkhon is among 26 Baikal islands the biggest one. It is called “the heart of the Baikal”, this is the geographical, historical and sacred center of the lake. Buryat people was conceiving here. According to the legends here the first Buryat shaman got his gift.
Lunch en route at local café
Check in Baikal View Hotel 3* (or similar)
Walking to the Cape Burkhan (Shamanka Rock)
You can admire an unforgettable Baikal sunset and become revived by power of Great Lake. Well-known Shamanka Rock is one of nine Asia relicts and a Baikal landmark. This sacred place stayed forbidden and can have been visited only by the shaman.
Day 4
Breakfast at hotel
Appr. 10:00-17:00 – Excursion to the northeast point of Olkhon Island – Cape Khoboy, on the way – visiting of Cape Sagan-Khushun (by UAZ – Russian expedition car, 8 seats, off-road)
You will enjoy the splendid views of Lake Baikal, learn some Buryat legends and visit the shaman power places. The name “Sagan-Khushun” originates from the Buryat language and it means “White cape”. There is the rock “Three Brothers” near the cape. Local legend tells: ”An Olkhon’s shaman had three sons and a daughter. The daughter fell in love and ran away from her native home against father’s will. The shaman turned the sons into eagles and sent them to look for the girl. The brothers found her, but she prayed not to bring her back to father’s home. Having returned, they declared they failed to find their sister. But the father being a shaman became suspicious and furious. He turned them into three rocks, and they have been standing there since then.
Lunch in the open air (fish soup, vegetables or sandwich, cookies, tea)
Back to hotel
Day 5
Breakfast at hotel
Appr. 10:00 – 16:00 – excursion to the south of Olkhon island and the Ogoi island.
Ogoy is the largest island of the Small Sea. In 2005, the Buddhist Stupa, known as the Stupa of Enlightenment, was erected there to help believers overcome all obstacles. There is a belief that Buddhist stupas are capable of dissolving negative energy and misfortunes and contribute to the prosperity of the area on which they are located. Many believe that the Stupa will benefit those who visit it on a regular basis.
Lunch in the open air (fish soup, vegetables or sandwich, cookies, tea)
Back to hotel
Day 6
Breakfast at hotel
Check out
Transfer to Irkutsk the same way (UAZ + bus)
Check in Hotel 4*
Day 7
Breakfast at hotel
Check out
Transfer to railway station or airport with a guide assistance
*Please note that the order of excursions can be changed
TOUR TO NOTHERN LIGHTS MURMANSK
TOUR TO NOTHERN LIGHTS MURMANSK
9 Days / 8 Nights
Winter Time
Package price
per person in ½ TWN BB in USD
Pax
Moscow Park Inn 4* or similar
Murmansk Azimut 4* or similar
Kirovsk Lesnaya houses (recreation center) or similar
Twin/double
Per pax net rate, check payment USD 10 per person $2585
Price includes:
* 6 night(s) in the 4* hotels and 2 nights in the recreation center in Kirovsk with breakfasts
* English speaking assistance for tours and transfers
* Private transportation in A/C vehicle
* 7 lunch(s) in local restaurants or café
* Tours and excursions with general admission according to the itinerary
Price doesn’t include:
* Domestic and international flights
Flight from Moscow/ Murmansk/Moscow from 150 USD/pax
* Tips
* Insurance
* Personal spending
* Anything not mentioned in the itinerary
Day – 1 Moscow
Arrival in Moscow. Meeting with the guide and driver.
Accommodation in the hotel.
Time on your rest.
Day – 2 Moscow- Murmansk (BB+ Lunch)
Breakfast in hotel.
Transfer to the airport. Flight to Murmansk. 2h 30 min flight
Meeting with the guide.
Transfer to the hotel and check in.
City tour. On the first day, walk around the city with one of our professional guides and visit the “Alyosha” monument (the highest in Russia after the “Motherland” monument). You will learn the rich history of the city of Murmansk, get acquainted with the historical sites of the Second World War. Also visit the popular “selfie” spot or obelisk with the coordinates of the city of Murmansk. And for sure you will visit to the world’s first nuclear icebreaker “Lenin” with the opportunity to take a photo inside and outside the ship.
In the evening you will go for amazing and magical Northern Lights hunting tour.
Back to the hotel at the end of the program.
Day – 3 Murmansk (BB+Lunch)
Breakfast in hotel.
Meeting with the guide.
On the second day you will visit the “Sam-Syit” ethnic Sami village, where from the excursion you will learn the culture and life of the indigenous Sami people. Visit the alley of sacred idols and be able to make a wish that will certainly come true (this will require a total of 6 yellow coins). Get to know the fauna of the village. Sleigh rides with reindeer and a banana ride behind a snowmobile. Photos in national costumes of the people and a delicious lunch of fish soup and stewed venison.
Also visit Husky Park, where cute Siberian Huskies will take you for a ride in their sled. Friendly atmosphere, tea table, Husky story and more.
In the evening you will go for amazing and magical Northern Lights hunting tour.
Back to the hotel at the end of the program.
Day – 4 Murmansk (BB+ Lunch)
Breakfast in the hotel.
Meeting with the guide.
The third day of the program will allow you to fully enjoy winter fishing and try your luck and catch a fish in the ice fishing program. This moment will allow you to test yourself for excitement and resilience.
A pleasant bonus of such a day will be an incredible snowmobile safari near the city, which will take you from the city to the coniferous forests and allow you to spend time actively and with the benefit of body and soul.
Back to the hotel at the end of the program.
Day – 5 Murmansk- Teriberka- Murmansk (BB+ Lunch)
Breakfast in the hotel.
Meeting with the guide.
The fourth day of the program will give you an unforgettable adventure on the coast of the Arctic Ocean in the village of Teriberka. During the excursion, you will get acquainted with the history of this place, its daily life, enjoy the beautiful view of the Barents Sea – part of the Arctic Ocean,snowy hills, try to build a pyramid out of stones for good luck. Wildlife, endless tundra and unique northern landscapes. Experience the icy atmosphere of the Barents Sea!
Attention!
Changes in the program are possible due to the closure of the road to the village of Teriberka due to difficult weather conditions. In winter and early spring, there is a lot of snow in Teriberka, so a sleigh and a snowmobile are required for comfortable movement.
At the end of the program you will stay at the unique eco-hotel “Aurora Village” 49 km from the city. On the territory there are 10 igloos, 30% made of glass, which allows you to comfortably observe the Northern Lights.
Day – 6 Murmansk- Kirovsk (BB+ Lunch)
Breakfast in the hotel.
Meeting with the guide.
In the program of the fifth day you will go to Kirovsk, which is famous for the Khibiny mountains and good ski resorts, get acquainted with the city and its history, visit the “Museum of Stone” – the Museum and Exhibition Center of the mining enterprise “Apatite”. (A building with a clock on top (local “Big Ben). Unique samples of rocks from all over the world and a huge collection of minerals on the Kola Peninsula.
A snowmobile safari in Khibiny will allow you to admire a beautiful bird’s eye view and spend the second part of the day actively.
Accommodation at the recreation center.
Day – 7 Kirovsk (BB+ Lunch)
Breakfast in the hotel.
Meeting with the guide.
The sixth day will allow you to visit a unique structure made of snow and ice – “Snow Village”. A handmade ice museum – inside about 40 halls decorated by Russian, Norwegian and Finnish artists. Every year the theme of the Snow Village changes.
(It is possible to visit from December 25 to April 25).
Accommodation at the recreation center.
Day- 8 Kirovsk- Moscow (BB+ Lunch)
Breakfast in the hotel.
Early morning of the seventh day – transfer to the airport. Flight to Moscow 2h 30 min.
Arrival to Moscow
City tour and metro tour in the capital of Russia.
Lunch in the city.
Accommodation at the hotel.
Day-9 Moscow
Breakfast in the city on arrival.
Transfer to the airport.
End of services
Photo tour program for Kamchatka
Photo tour program for Kamchatka
8 days/7 nights
Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky – Starichkov island – Avacha bay – Vachkazhets mountain mass – Bystraya river – Trekking to Camel mountain + Pacific coast
Package price per person in ½ TWN BB in USD
2 pax $3,649
4 pax $2,593
6 pax $2,340
8 pax $2,083
10 pax $1918
SGL supplement $667
The price includes:
7 nights’ accommodation in Sputnic Hotel 4* (Paratunka) 4* or similar with breakfasts;
· Transportation services as per the program;
· Excursions as per the program;
· English guide as per the program;
· Meals as per the program;
· English-speaking guide coordinator;
· SPA in thermal water pool
· Visa/E-visa support
The price does not include:
· Tips for guides and drivers;
· Porterage fees in the airports, train stations and the hotels
· Visa fees
· Meals and beverage except mentioned
· spoon-baits in case of loss or damage
· Photo and video shooting fees
· Optional tours
Optional tours price per person in ½ TWN BB in USD
1.Helicopter trip to the Geyser Valley & Uzon Caldera – 998 USD/1 pax
2.Helicopter trip to Kuril lake – 998 USD/1 pax
Helicopter excursions prices are based on not less than 18 passengers.
3. Excursion to ethnic village 998 USD/1 pax per 1 person (transfer and ESG are not included in group tour)
Tour cost per person
2 pax $459
4 pax $252
6 pax $212
8 pax $204
10 pax $196
in individual group with ESG
4 Trekking to Dachniye hot springs – (ESG is included)
Tour cost per person
2 pax $500
4 pax $397
6 pax $277
8 pax $258
10 pax $236
in individual group with ESG
Day 1
Arrival in Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky
Meeting with ESG at the airport.
Transfer to hotel
Overnight
Day 2
Breakfast at hotel
Boat trip to Starichkov island, city tour
Transfer to PKC
City-sightseeing, visit to free market and souvenir shop
Excursion in Local Lore Museum
Business lunch at a café
Excursion round Avacha bay and to Starichkov Island with sea fishing
Dinner on board
Transfer to hotel
Day 3
Breakfast at hotel
Vachkazhets Mountain mass
Transfer to Vachkazhets mountain foothill
Trekking to mountain cirque (visit the lake & waterfall)
NOTE! Due to road and weather condition time for trekking to the lake & waterfall can be longer than programmed
Boxed lunch en route
Return to hotel
Day 4
Breakfast at hotel
Rafting at Bystraya river
Transfer to Bystraya River
Rafting and fishing at Bystraya River
Lunch in Bystraya Base camp
Transfer to “Malki hot springs, bathe
Transfer to hotel
Day 5
Breakfast at hotel
Trekking to Camel mountain + Pacific coast
Transfer to the Avacha volcano foothill
Rest & safety instructions
Trekking to the Camel mountain (7km = about 300m elevation)
Lunch at the base camp
Transfer to Pacific coast
Walk along the black volcanic sandy beach
Transfer to hotel
Day 6
Breakfast at hotel
Optional tour: Helicopter excursion to Geyser Valley & Uzon Caldera**
Transfer to helicopter pad
Helicopter excursion to Geyser Valley & Uzon Caldera with lunch
Transfer to hotel
Optional tour: Helicopter excursion to Kuril lake**
Transfer to helicopter pad
Helicopter excursion to Kuril lake, Ksudach volcano and Khodutka hot springs with lunch
Transfer to hotel
Optional tour: Ethnic excursion – aquaintance with natives’ culture
Transfer to an ethnic village – dog kennel
Excursion to the dog kennel, meeting Kamchatka natives, native dances concert, photo taking
Lunch
Return to hotel
Day 7
Breakfast at hotel
Optional tour: Trekking to Dachniye hot springs
Transfer to Mutnovskaya Geothermal station
Trekking to Dachnye Hot springs (no bathing)
Transfer to Spokoyny Waterfall*
Boxed lunch en route
Trekking to Spokoiny Waterfall
Return to hotel
Day 8
Breakfast at hotel
Transfer to airport
Departure
*Please note that the order of excursions can be changed