By day tour description
Day 1
Arrival in Moscow. Welcome dinner and acquaintance with Russian traditional cuisine
Arrival in Moscow
Welcome to the capital of Russia - the city of Moscow! Centuries-old history, sights of world importance and truly unique architecture. Moscow leaves only vivid impressions! It is a city of contrasts. Old courtyards and streets coexist with new business centers. Old quarters stand out against the background of modern high-rise buildings.
Day itinerary
- Get acquainted with Russian custom officers
- Comfortable car transfer from the outskirts of Moscow to the city center
- Taste the masterpieces of Russian cuisine in one of the best restaurants in the city
Day key points
- Meeting at the airport and fast passage of customs formalities (airport fast track)
- Transfer to the hotel in a comfortable car
- Arrival at the hotel, accommodation, and rest
- Welcome dinner in one of the best Russian cuisine restaurants in the city
Meals
- Welcome dinner at the city restaurant
Day 2
Moscow. Heart of Russia and famous Russian metro
Moscow sightseeing full-day tour with a personal guide (8 hours)
Experience genuine delight at the sight of crystal chandeliers, sculptures, and wall paintings at Moscow metro stations. Red Square attracts like a magnet with The Kremlin and the famous GUM, GUM is not just a shopping center, but a real architectural monument. The multifaceted Russian capital will open the main historical attractions in front of you.
Day itinerary
- A ride on the Moscow Metro with its sumptuously decorated stations that Stalin called "people's palaces". In addition, it is the fastest way to travel to Moscow and avoid traffic jams.
- See the heart of the city and even the country - Moscow Kremlin! Monumental walls, gold-domed churches, and, of course, the most recognizable iconic tower with red stars
- Explore the treasures of the world-famous museums, including the Armory and Diamond Fund
- Photographed on a background of the Cathedral of St. Basil on the famous Red Square
- Try the ice cream brand and the legendary Soviet lemonade in the historical GUM shopping center
- Look at the world-famous building of the KGB and Lenin Mausoleum
Day key points
- Breakfast at the hotel, meeting with the guide
- 8-hour tour around Moscow with a personal guide and a car
- Return to the hotel, free time (we offer additional options)
Meals
Day 3
The First Meeting with Baikal
Flight to Irkutsk. Arrival and transfer to Listvyanka. Guided tour along the way
Upon arrival in Irkutsk, you will meet your guide and get to know the group members. We're going to Listvyanka - a village situated on the shores of Lake Baikal at the source of the Angara River. It is in this village you will first meet Baikal. On the way, visit the Taltsy ethnographic museum, which represents the life of Siberian villages of the 18th-19th centuries. The museum has become a place for the preservation of monuments of folk culture. During the excursion, you seem to be transported to another era. You can take part in the Russian winter fun - sledding on cow skin from hills.
Day itinerary
- Meet Baikal
- Get acquainted with the peasant life of Siberian villages
- Sledding on cow skin from an icy hill
Day key points
- Arrival to Irkutsk
- Departure to Listvyanka
- Excursion to the Taltsy Museum
- Free time
- Night at the recreation center
Meals
Day 4
Dog Sledding in the Taiga
Dog sledding and snowmobile excursion
You can feel the scope and indescribable beauty of the Siberian taiga and Lake Baikal only by overcoming at least several tens of kilometers of snowy expanses and transparent ice. But motorized equipment does not always provide an opportunity to listen to the sounds of nature, and not everyone is ready for a long ski and hiking trip across Lake Baikal. But there is a way to travel on Lake Baikal, which allows not only to quickly overcome considerable distances but at the same time to feel complete harmony with Siberian nature and hear the winter silence of the Baikal expanses. Riding a dog sled and a modern snowmobile will allow you to touch the nature of winter Baikal and hear its heartbeat!
Day itinerary
- Try yourself as a musher and drive a dog sled
- Drive a modern all-terrain snowmobile deep into the taiga forest
- Sample Naiyan cuisine at a local restaurant
Day key points
- Breakfast at the hotel
- Meeting with the guide and transfer to the Sledding Center
- Dog sledding
- Lunch at a restaurant
- Snowmobile excursion
- Return to hotel, free time
- Overnight at the hotel
Meals
Day 5
Trekking on Baikal Ice
Trekking Listvyanka - Bolshie Koty (6 hours)
After breakfast, check out from the hotel and send things by car to the village of Bolshie Koty. With a take only what you need: a camera phone and a lunch box. For your convenience, each tour participant is provided with an individual sled. After packing we go out onto the transparent ice of Lake Baikal and go along one of the most beautiful coasts of Lake Baikal. On the way, you will see snow-covered hills and ice-covered rocks. We will have a hot picnic lunch in the open frosty air amidst dizzying scenery. At the end of the day, a hot Russian bath awaits us!
Day itinerary
- Go trekking on the transparent Baikal ice
- Dine al fresco surrounded by arctic landscapes
- Feel the benefits of the Russian bath
Day key points
- Breakfast at the hotel
- Meeting with the guide, starting the route
- Outdoor picnic
- Arrival in the village of Bolshiye Koty
- Russian bath
- Homemade dinner
- Overnight at the guest house
Meals
Day 6
A Day in the Village of Baikal
Excursion to the cliff Skipper and Baikal village
Skriper - isolated steep cliffs made of cemented Jurassic conglomerates, which are a small stone ridge 60-80 m high. It separates the Bolshie and Malye Koty trench. Almost on the sheer part of the cliff, you can see the entrance to the cave, in which traces of the Neolithic camp of people were found. The history of the village itself is closely connected with the history of Lake Baikal. Gold-bearing sands were mined here, a glass factory worked. The attractiveness of the village lies precisely in its isolation - you can get here only through the taiga or by water. Despite the sufficient proximity to the city, it still retains the charm of the village of Baikal fishermen. You will climb to the observation deck for a breathtaking view. if it is sunny, you can see the eastern shore of the lake.
Day itinerary
- See a Neolithic cave
- Climb to the top of the cliff and see the opposite shore of Baikal
- Meet the inhabitants of the Baikal village
Day key points
- Homemade breakfast
- The rise of the cliff Skriper
- Lunch at the guest house
- Walkthrough the village
- Russian bath
- Dinner at the guest house
- Overnight at the guest house
Meals
Day 7
Crossing of Lake Baikal and the Warm Lake
Moving to the village Vydrino and an excursion to a warm lake
We say goodbye to the hospitable hosts and board the khivus (hovercraft). Today we will cross Baikal - you can take thousands of photos of Baikal ice! On a modern khivus we get to the village of Vydrino. Vydrino is a small village located in the picturesque valley of the Snezhnaya River at the foot of the majestic Khamar-Daban ridge. After accommodation in a hospitable guest house, we go on an excursion to the warm lakes. Теплые озера: Изумрудное, Мертвое и Сказка находятся в шаговой доступности друг от друга, но отличаются от друга друга и побережьем, и химическим составом. Теплые озера - это особое место, со своим микроклиматом. Здесь растут реликтовые черные тополя, возраст которых достигает 300 лет, а обхватить ствол могут только несколько человек. По возвращении всех ждет ужин с песнями под гитару. Ваш гид и проводник расскажут об особенностях жизни в регионе и ответят на интересующие вас вопросы.
Day itinerary
- Ride a khivus on the ice of Lake Baikal and cross it
- Take unique photographs of Baikal ice
- See warm lakes and try to hug the relict black poplar
Day key points
- Breakfast at the guest house
- Departure by Khivus to the village. Vydrino
- Arrival at the village of Vydrino
- Lunch at the hotel
- Excursion to Warm Lakes
- Dinner
- Overnight at the hotel
Meals
Day 8
Baikal - One of the Best Ski Resorts in Russia
Moving to the city of Baikalsk
After checking out from the hotel, we go to the city of Baikalsk. This city is famous primarily for the location of one of the best Russian ski resorts - Mount Sobolinaya. It attracts lovers of outdoor activities from around the world. From November to May, it snows here, and there are many trails for beginners and professionals of alpine skiing and snowboarding. Also, the resort is famous for its breathtaking panoramas and clean air! There is a complete equipment rental, professional instructors. Lovers of skiing will be able to find a track of a suitable level. Those who have never tried skiing can take a trial lesson with an instructor. And even if you want to devote this day to a relaxing holiday, you will not be bored here. At your service: Russian bath and a cozy restaurant with delicious cuisine!
Day itinerary
- See one of the best ski resorts in Russia
- Go down the slope of Mount Sobolinaya on the mountain skiing or snowboarding
- Breathe in the clean Baikal air
Day key points
- Breakfast in the hotel
- Transfer to Baikalsk
- Arrival and accommodation at the park hotel
- Free time
- Overnight at the park hotel
Meals
Day 9
Return to Irkutsk
Transfer by train to Irkutsk in a second class compartment (5 hours)
We say goodbye to the hospitable Baikal and set off for Irkutsk. Siberia is known for its beauty. And against the backdrop of dense forests, endless fields, and wide, clean rivers, Irkutsk is comfortably located - a city with an amazing history. Many sights of Irkutsk are included in the UNESCO World Heritage Register, and this is not surprising: it is difficult to find a place where the same number of colorful merchant houses, "lace" churches, old wooden monasteries would still be preserved.
Day itinerary
- Watch the taiga landscape outside the train window
- Taste the national Buryat dish Buuza
- Understand the meaning of the word "conductor"
- Drink hot tea from the famous Russian railway glass
Day key points
- Breakfast in the hotel
- Transfer to the railway station
- Arrival in Irkutsk and hotel accommodation
- Overnight at the hotel
Meals
Day 10
Return to Moscow
8-hour city tour with a personal guide
Moscow attracts with its diversity! Medieval and impregnable walls of an amazingly beautiful architectural ensemble - Novodevichy Convent. The Vorobyovy Gory rises above the Moskva River with its famous observation deck offering impressive bird's-eye views of the city.
Day itinerary
- Relax after an eventful journey
- Analyze numerous photographs in a comfortable hotel room
- Find the strength for additional sightseeing of the capital
Day key points
- Breakfast at the hotel
- Transfer to the airport
- Flight Irkutsk - Moscow
- Transfer to the hotel, rest
Meals
Day 11
Moscow-Saint-Petersburg. Arrival To Saint-Petersburg
Moving from Moscow to St. Petersburg. The legendary sturgeon caviar and cold vodka tasting.
St. Petersburg was founded by the first Russian Emperor - Peter the Great on May 27, 1703. It was planned and built as the capital of the newly emerged Russian Empire. Today it is one of the most beautiful cities in Europe and a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Day itinerary
- A ride on a high-speed train Sapsan and be in the heart of St. Petersburg in 4 hours
- Feel the atmosphere of Russia's cultural capital
- Understand the different flavors of sturgeon, salmon, and pike caviar
- Learn the basic rules of the famous Russian vodka drinking and taste its best grades
Day key points
- Breakfast at the hotel, transfer to the railway station
- Transfer from Moscow to St. Petersburg on a comfortable high-speed train Sapsan (4 hours)
- Arrival in St. Petersburg, meeting at the station
- Transfer to the hotel, accommodation, free time
- Transfer to a caviar bar for caviar and vodka tasting
- Return to the hotel, rest
Meals
- Breakfast in the hotel
- Caviar and vodka tasting
Day 12
Saint Petersburg. Romanov's Dynasty, Orthodox Architecture and famous drawbridges
8-hour full-day tour in St. Petersburg with a personal guide and a car
The thought of the Venice of the North creates images of elegant royal palaces, exquisite sculptures, romantic fountains, and the magic of drawbridges in the light of white nights. Visiting the "pearl" of St. Petersburg and one of the best European museums - the Hermitage - will bring you incredible emotions.
Day itinerary
- Trace a difficult path of the centuries-old history of Russia in the former residence of the Romanovs - the Winter Palace, now The State Hermitage Museum
- See masterpieces by Rembrandt, Leonardo Da Vinci, Rafael, El Greco
- Consider the iconic landmarks of Orthodox architecture: St. Isaac's Cathedral, Kazan Cathedral, and Church of the Savior on Blood
- Listen to jazz during a romantic night cruise through the Venice of the North (this option is only available from May to September)
- Make a selfie with drawbridges on the background (This option is only available from May to September)
Day key points
- Breakfast in the hotel, meeting with the guide
- Tour of St. Petersburg 8:00 with a personal guide and car: the Hermitage, St. Isaac's Cathedral, Kazan Cathedral, Church of the Savior on Blood
- Return to the hotel, free time
- Return to the hotel, rest
Meals
Day 13
Pushkin and St. Petersburg. Treasures of the Amber Room and Carl Faberge
8-hour full-day tour in St. Petersburg with a personal guide and a car
It is impossible to imagine the northern capital without suburbs. The city of Pushkin is a World Heritage Site. It is famous for the monument of landscape art and world architecture located on its territory. The Tsarskoye Selo Museum-Reserve is famous for its rich history, beautiful palaces, magnificent decoration of the famous Amber Room, and amazing Catherine and Alexander parks. The Lyceum years of the famous Russian poet Alexander Sergeevich Pushkin, the academic years of Anna Akhmatova, and Gumilyov passed in Pushkin. In the evening, explore the collection of Carl Faberge, a genius who has turned his ideas into unique masterpieces.
Day itinerary
- Ride the famous Russian troika through the snowy city
- Visit Tsarskoe Selo, where the youthful years of the most famous Russian poet Alexander Sergeevich Pushkin passed
- Explore the palace interiors of the most famous Russian Tsarina - Catherine the Great
- Learn the history of the legendary amber room
- See a luxurious collection of masterpieces by Carl Faberge
- Try some culinary delights in one of the best restaurants in the city
Day key points
- Breakfast in the hotel, meeting with the guide
- Private transfer to Pushkin
- Walking sightseeing tour of the city: Tsarskoye Selo, the Amber Room, Catherine Palace, Alexander Park, skiing Russian Troika
- Return to St. Petersburg and visit the Faberge Museum
- Return to the hotel, short rest
- Transfer to the restaurant on the town farewell dinner
Meals
- Breakfast in the hotel
- Dinner in the city restaurant
Day 14
Saint Petersburg. Farewell to Russia
Transfer to the airport at the time of the return flight
There are three things to do before you say goodbye to Russia! First, make sure to take a piece of Russia with you. There are souvenirs for any taste: Matryoshka dolls, samovars, national hats or scarves, felt boots and mittens, caviar, and honey. Then, admire the gorgeous bird's eye views of St. Petersburg. Last but not least, give an answer to the question, being actual in a century-long rivalry between two cities: "Which city is better Moscow or St. Petersburg?"
Day itinerary
- Time for souvenir shopping for a good memory of Russia
- Admire the view of St. Petersburg from a bird's eye view from the window
- Make a choice and resolve the perennial dispute "Which city is better Moscow or St. Petersburg?"
Day key points
- Breakfast at the hotel
- Transfer to the airport by the time of the return flight
Meals
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