With the Trans-Siberian train to the nature reserves of Siberia and the Russian Far East
Excursion to Red Square and the Kremlin, visit to its cathedrals. Arrival in Krasnoyarsk. Bus transfer to the territory of the Zabaikalsky National Park. Cruise by motor boat “Yaroslavets” to the Chivyrkuisky Gulf. Visit the Ushkanii Islands, observe the biggest rookery of the Baikal seal. Walking tours of the Zabaikalsky National Park. Return to Ust-Barguzin. Overnight accommodation – home stays with local families. On the train. The guide will give you a talk about the landscapes, flora and fauna of the Russian Far East, as well as indigenous nations of this part of Russia.
Vologda: Pearl glasses
Excursion to the Nikolsky Temple. A visit to the Belfry, where the guests will have a unique opportunity to listen to the bell concert and to practice playing the bells themselves. A visit to the local Museum of National Handicraft and Sizma Dialects. A sightseeing tour of the town with a visit to the Spaso-Sumorin Monastery. A visit to a local museum. You will visit an exhibition, which will tell you about the history, ethnography and surroundings of the area. The finest collections of paintings, sculptures, items of decor and applied arts are of particular interest. One of the best exhibitions displays the exhibits from the “Peter Handicraft School”.
Visiting the caves of Kungur
During this trip you are going to visit the caves of Kungur and the Ural mountains. These mountains are located on the very border between Europe and Asia. The place is considered to be a real natural phenomenon. The mountains stretch for 5.5 km.
Village of "Alexandrovka"
This is a modern, comfortable recreation centre built in 2004 in the style of the Karelian settlement. The tourist village “Alexandrovka” is set on the shore of one of the cleanest lakes in Europe, Pertozero, just 50 km from the capital of Karelia - Petrozavodsk. Local attractions are within easy reach. The nature reserve “Kivach” with the famous waterfall is to the north of the recreation center. The first Russian health resort «Marzial waters” established by Peter I (Peter the Great) is located just a few kilometers to the west of the village. The tourist village “Alexandrovka” offers you a wide range of various services to match your requirements.
Tourist village of “Malye Karely”
The tourist village of “Malye Karely” is set at a picturesque place, 25 km south of Archangelsk, on the right bank of the river Northern Dvina, close to the museum of wooden architecture. “Malye Karely” is the largest village in Europe. The territory of the tourist village is 10 hectares. We invite you to make an exciting trip to the amazing region of natural beauty of the Russian North, mysterious and enigmatic corner of the Russian North, a tourist village “Malye Karely”. The unforgettable atmosphere of the fairy tale characters, picturesque landscapes blended with the unique monuments of wooden architecture, comfortable accommodation conditions, cordiality and hospitality of the people of the Russian North will captivate and enchant you, you will be plunged into in the world of the exciting fairy tales of the coast of the White Sea.
Tourist village of Varishpeld
The Vodlozero National Park was founded in 1991. Geographical position: The National Park is located on the border of the Karelia and Onega districts of the Archangelsk Region, in the basin of the Vodlzero and Ileksa rivers. The “Vodlozersky” National Park is the largest park of wild life.The ancient Taiga, which is in the Park’s territory, has never been touched by civilization. That’s why the original flora has been preserved: rare moss and lichen, forest mushrooms and unique orchids. The reservoirs of the Vodlozero basin are unique.
Tourist complex “Golubino”
The recreation centre “Golubino” and ski centre “Red Hill”. The recreation centre “Golubino” is set on the picturesque bank of the river Pinega, 185 km from Archangelsk. Tourists can not only plunge into the past centuries, but also admire a panoramic view of the Russian northern forests and the river Pinega stretching for dozens of kilometres around. In winter, these places become a perfect place for ski sports.
The SPA Hotel Recreation
Foresta Tropicana Hotel is situated 20 km from Moscow down Pyatnitskoye highway. This is a luxury hotel. The interior is designed in the “Tropicana” style. It features a unique set of facilities: SPA novelties, a conceptually modern cuisine, a great entertainment team, shows for adults and children! The best venue for corporate parties!
The Russian North
The Russian North is a traditional and common name for the Northern regions of the European part of Russia including the Murmansk Region (Kola), the Republic of Karelia, the Arkhangelsk and Vologda Regions. The territory of the Russian North is mostly covered with taiga, as well as the northern parts of the Murmansk and Arkhangelsk Regions. Lakes and rivers occupy a significant part of the surface. Numerous rivers, lakes, and shores of the Beloye (White) and Barents Seas of the Arctic Ocean are whimsically interwoven with the land and create a magnificent scenery. The White Nights in summer and the Northern Lights in winter make this Northern area peculiarly charming.
The Princess of Altai, and Plateau Ukok.
In the southern part of Siberia the archeologists discovered traces of prehistoric people. These traces can be seen in the blocks of ice. They are pretty well preserved. The traces are about 2500 years old. This sensational discovery was published in the Russian magazine “Ogonek”. The picture of professor Vladimir Syomkin holding the pigtails of an ancient warrior was sent to all Russian research institutes. A warrior, king or commander-in- chief was probably buried together with his horse, furs, utensils, and works of art. On his chest there was a tattoo of an elk made with great skill. These traces were discovered in the area of the Plato Ukok, a highland of the Altai Mountains.