Auto tours - unlike other types of recreation, auto tours without heavy loads allow tourists to see the maximum number of natural attractions in one tour, traveling significant distances between them in a short time. Jeeping is a type of auto tour. These are exciting journeys in off-road vehicles overcoming natural obstacles.

Bicycle tours are a type of tourism that already has many fans. Every year the number of people traveling by bicycle is growing more and more. Cycling tourism is an inexhaustible source of positive emotions and good mood. Our bicycle trips help a person to truly strengthen their health, to know the “essence” of each of the expedition participants, and to feel like a brave pioneer.

River rafting - water tourism - is a real adventure, it is an opportunity to visit beautiful, untrodden places where there are no roads and where you can only get there by water. The water kingdom created by the miraculous power of nature is an amazing and at the same time dangerous world, and rafting on the obstinate river is an excellent way to

Translated from English it means hiking over rough terrain without special training of participants. Trekking is very democratic. Every physically healthy person can complete most walking tours. Only for some it will take a day, and for others – three.

Winter holidays

Horseback riding tours are a wonderful type of active recreation that combines communication with animals, and elements of trekking and eco-tourism. Since time immemorial, the horse has been an indispensable helper and friend for humans. A horse was needed everywhere: on the battlefield, on peaceful arable land, while hunting and when traveling. Currently, interest in the horse has not waned.

Snowmobile safaris are one of the most popular winter activities. Year after year, the range of snowmobile tours expands, new routes and new, more modern equipment appear. The advantages of snowmobile tours are comfortable accommodation, provision of snowmobiles, fuel and lubricants and all necessary equipment. You only need to take warm winter clothes with you. Arriving on a snowmobile tour, you will enjoy driving this equipment, see beautiful snow-covered landscapes and sights that are unlikely to be seen on other tours, make new friends or simply relax with your company. Snowmobile tours allow you to travel with a group of friends like no other.

Auto tours - unlike other types of recreation, auto tours without heavy loads allow tourists to see the maximum number of natural attractions in one tour, traveling significant distances between them in a short time. Jeeping is a type of auto tour. These are exciting journeys in off-road vehicles overcoming natural obstacles.

With the arrival of winter, lovers of skiing are preparing to set off on one of the routes along the beaten track. At this time, ski resorts offer exciting tours through the winter forest. Fans of the ski slopes are already welcome here and there are rental points for everything they need for a ski trip. For skiers, renting skis is the best option. Ski resorts are located in picturesque places, and the route itself is laid out in the forest between the trees. Taking your skis, you go out onto the well-worn ski track and find yourself in a real winter fairy tale. The trees are covered with a silvery layer of snow, the air is clean and you can breathe freely. Ahead is a walk through a snow-covered forest on a flat, beaten path.

Active tours especially for you!

Residents of large cities often lack thrills and unity with nature. When you can no longer endure the everyday routine and really want to change the situation, we recommend that you go on active tours from Moscow to Russia. This type of relaxation will help you forget about all the minor problems and recharge yourself in a great mood for a long time.

Hurry up to book active tours from the tour operator “Istoki”!

You can always order an active holiday at the Istoki travel agency, which over the years of its work has acquired an impeccable reputation, confirmed by hundreds of flattering reviews from grateful clients. This can be done almost at any time - you just need to contact our employees in the most convenient way for you (by phone, on the Internet or during a personal visit to the office), and then agree on all the conditions for an active tour of Russia. We will provide you with many wonderful options, among which you will surely find the best option for yourself. Our active and excursion tours are:

• Safety and reliability when moving.
• Comfort and convenience in accommodation areas.
• Excellent entertainment and cultural programs.
• Always affordable and reasonable prices.

Variety of active tours in 2018

All our tourism products related to outdoor activities can be divided depending on the time of year into three main groups:

1. All-season. Such active tours from Moscow are offered year-round. During them, you will be able to test your strength in horse riding, see the maximum number of attractions on road trips and go jeeping.
2. Summer. Do you want to go on an active tour with your children during your vacation in the hot season? Well, then we are happy to offer you cross-country travel, mountain climbing, cycling and whitewater rafting.
3. Winter. On the eve of the New Year and Christmas holidays, when the soul demands miracles, why not go on an exciting journey on skis or snowmobiles across the endless snow-covered expanses of Russia?

• Most of our routes are real active tourism

• Read the information carefully

  Please, read the information carefully about the features of the route you have chosen. We write everything honestly and in detail on our website.

• Duty provided

  On most of the club's trips duty is provided in the kitchen and this applies to all group members.

• Alcohol consumption

  On high mountain routes and ascents Alcohol consumption is unacceptable. On other routes it is allowed only in minimal quantities and strictly outside the active part. The instructor has every right to exclude a participant from the group if he abuses any alcoholic beverages. No refund of participation fees.

• If you are a photographer, yogi, etc.

  If you are a photographer, yogi etc., but sign up for a regular route, please evaluate it in advance. Is it suitable for your purposes? The purpose of the hike is to complete the hike. Not for the sake of photos or yoga practice, but for the sake of the hike itself. There are special photo or yoga tours.

• Vegetarianism and other diets

  Vegetarianism and other diets: Most of the club’s hikes involve a single hike menu for all participants (take care of yourself to take a portion without meat or fish from the common pot). If a separate menu is possible for a particular route, we will be happy to provide it. For example, sometimes the group eats in a cafe or at home, then you should remind the instructor about your diet in advance. If you are ready to go hiking with your own food, we will offer special conditions for the cost.

• Personal equipment and physical preparation

  Personal equipment and physical preparation– this is your area of ​​responsibility (not the club’s). If the hike you choose requires trekking poles and mountain boots, we logically expect you to take them rather than city sneakers. If we indicate that the hike is planned for an average level with large backpacks, then it will definitely not be an easy walk through the mountains lightly.

• Equipment consultations

  The club administrator will be happy to provide you with the necessary advice on the selection of equipment and preparation for any route after making an advance payment for participation.

• Club routes are our copyright property

  We has the right not to disclose internal data on their preparation. For example, we do not provide tracks for navigators, names of hotels, their addresses and reservation confirmations, the order of visiting museums by hour, a detailed description of each parking lot, etc.

• About the cost of participation

  If you need to join the group later or leave earlier and not use part of the services, this does not change the cost of participation.

• Who is the most important in the campaign?

  Instructors and club partners those working on the routes are responsible for the quality of the trip for the entire group according to a pre-prepared plan. The instructor is the leader, senior, more experienced and knowledgeable of the route. We expect that participants will follow his instructions, especially in force majeure situations, for the sake of their own safety and quality of rest. Also remember that the instructor is not obliged to entertain you or rally the group in any special way for 24 hours; he also needs rest.

• Microclimate of the group

  On the club routes, rudeness and familiarity of participants towards the instructor, other participants and the local population, inciting conflict and creating a tense atmosphere within the group are unacceptable through whims, increased tone of communication, whining and unreasonable demands. If these are familiar elements of vacation for you, we advise you to think about whether it’s worth going on a trip with us. We also ask people who are always dissatisfied with everything, who expect unreasonably high service and maintenance, who are ungrateful and scandalous to refrain from traveling with us.

• Our tourists are our pride!

  The club administrator has the right to refuse your participation if a situation arises that clearly indicates a planned violation of the above rules on the route, or in a further entry upon return from the first trip (black list). We hope for your understanding, we work for the relaxation and comfort of all club groups as a whole.

Note: The prices shown are valid if paid no later than 3 months in advance

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09/07 24/05 06/05

Journey to Finistrera - the End of the Earth. Sacred places, rocky shores and pristine beaches, the Camino de Santiago pilgrimage route, Roman fortresses and majestic cathedrals, La Coruña, Santiago de Campostela, Lugo, Segovia.

26/04 22/04

We bring to your attention a tour of the most impressive places in the French Alps, complemented by magnificent views of the Italian and Swiss Alps!

17/04 10/04 05/04 22/03

The brightest offer of this spring! Until April 5, we are giving discounts to Georgia to all couples who signed up for the tour.

18/03 14/03 04/03 01/03

Despite the fact that we have planned 7(!) summer tours to Iceland in the summer of 2019, almost all places are already taken!

Check out this beautiful footage from the Troll Wall in Norway.
Be impressed by the beauty of Northern Spain!

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Designed specifically for those who love activity, enjoy walking, but do not want or cannot walk a lot.

Bessegen, Kjerag, Kvalvika, Troll Wall, Galhöpiggen, Troll's Tongue, Rock, Preikestolen, Valley of the Waterfalls, Nigardsbreen.

10/12 03/12 30/11

The colorful Dolomites, romantic Venice, the warm Ligurian Sea and the famous Gran Paradiso - all this awaits you!

Good news! This coming year we will go to Madeira three times: for the May holidays and in September!

19/11 15/11 30/10

They say how you celebrate the New Year is how you will spend it. What if you meet him in the Canary Islands? Shall we try?

The winter season will begin very soon. For motorists, the first bell is already ringing that it’s time to change their tires. What should travelers do? We talk about the requirements for winter and studded tires in Europe and Scandinavia.

Are you already planning your vacation for next year? A weekend schedule will help you structure your vacation so that you can rest as long as possible.

Extend your summer on the Atlantic Ocean. The best walking routes without backpacks and the most interesting things on the island of Madeira await you! Last 3 places.

If you want to experience summer in the midst of autumn, we encourage you to join us on a trip to the Saronic Gulf. The program includes yachting and walks around the most interesting islands of Greece.

We know a great place where celebrating the New Year is a pleasure! As usual, travel places are quickly running out, so think now: where will you celebrate the New Year holidays?

Flight tickets will become more expensive due to the sharp fall of the ruble. Are you going on a trip? Buy your tickets today! Already at night their prices will become higher.

How will the cycling trip around the Åland Islands go? This can now be seen on our map with detailed descriptions and photographs of the places we visit on our bike ride.

There are only two places left for the most popular tour from our club! Don't miss your chance to see the most attractive places in Southern Norway! We are going in August - at the best time of the tourist season.

We invite you to take part in a club trip to Ladoga! We guarantee 3 days of camping life, adventure and fun!

Our first cycling tour on the ideal roads of the Åland Islands will take place in August. You can't miss this!

27/06 20/06 06/06

The women's magazine Cosmopolitan analyzed hundreds of Instagram accounts and found that Iceland was the most popular country: people come here to take good pictures and amaze their followers with amazing shots.

23/05 17/05

Today, Norway, a favorite in our travels, celebrates its most important holiday of the year!

15/05 06/05

We came up with a format for a bicycle trip for beginners, and not just anywhere, but to the farthest southwestern part of the Leningrad region, in the area of ​​Lake Samro.

25/04 22/04 19/04 11/04

The Pearl of the Atlantic will give you unforgettable holiday memories. The picturesque landscape, mild climate, peaceful atmosphere, colorful folk traditions will remain in the memory for a long time. This is a real paradise for lovers of trekking and nature - it is so diverse that it changes with every new turn of the trail...

Have you dreamed of seeing these places? One place has become available on a yacht for a trip to the Bay of Naples at a discounted price!

05/04 27/03 22/03

The tour “Himalayas: Places of Power” has also acquired an “autumn” schedule - it will take place at the most comfortable time in terms of weather.

19/03 12/03 05/03 02/03

But all this can be done by taking a trip with us on a yacht along the Bay of Naples from 06/09 to 06/16/2018!

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We really want to congratulate you, friends, on the upcoming New Year and thank you for realizing your thirst for adventure with us!

24/12 19/12 16/12

A unique trip for those who want to see the Northern Lights! And not just anywhere, but in Norway!

10/12 07/12 05/12 01/12 25/11

On a yacht in the Canary Islands, from March 3 to 10! A great gift for International Women's Day!

20/11 17/11 11/11

08/11 01/11 30/10

Meet! A tour that managed to combine different places and countries.
But these are all beautiful Alps!

22/10 09/10 29/09 25/09

Designed for those who have already traveled with us to this beautiful country.
New places, new trekkings!

21/09 01/09 29/08 26/08 19/08 15/08

On September 27 we are going on the most eventful and magical journey! Ireland awaits us, an amazing green country, hospitable to tourists and rich in natural attractions.

On August 13, there will be an excursion “KEY FORTRESS ON WALNUT ISLAND”. We will take a bus trip to the source of the main St. Petersburg river - the Neva, visit the city of the same age as St. Petersburg - Shlisselburg (German: Schlüsselburg - “key-fortress”), cross the expanse of water by boat and visit Orekhovy Island.

Valley of Flowers, Gomukh, Gangotri and many other places are waiting for you! Hurry up to get your discount! Limited offer!

Join us on a weekend trip to Lake Ladoga. A special program from the club “The World through Your Eyes” and partner “New Vision”!

14/07 14/06 12/06

We are holding another meeting of the "The World through Our Eyes" club!
We are waiting for everyone on June 14 at 19.00 at the address: St. Petersburg, Kazanskaya st., no. 10!

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Great news! We are holding a meeting of the "The World through Our Eyes" club!
It will take place on May 24 at 19.00 at the address: St. Petersburg, Kazanskaya st., 10.
Waiting for everybody!

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Russia is a country in two parts of the world, a state whose territory covers the sandy Baltic spit and the rocky islands of Chukotka, stretches from the northern Arctic latitudes to the subtropics. Russia has unimaginable wealth - cultural and historical heritage, protected forests and untouched spaces. The elegant streets of St. Petersburg and the architectural monuments of Kaliningrad compete with the architecture of ancient cities - multi-domed churches and merchant houses, and the beaches of the Black Sea coast compete with the northern forests of Karelia and the ridges of the Ural Mountains.

Geography

Russia is the largest country on our planet by area, occupying 17.1 million square kilometers. The state is located in Eurasia and covers both parts of the continent. About a third of Russia's territory is located in Eastern Europe, and the rest belongs to northern Asia. The Russian shores are washed by the waters of 12 seas belonging to the basins of the Arctic, Atlantic and Pacific oceans, and by the waters of the closed Caspian Sea.

Russia lies on large platforms, so its topography is predominantly flat. In the west of the country stretches the undulating Central Russian Plain, separated by the ridge of the Ural Mountains from the Siberian Plateau. In the south of Russia there are the Caucasus mountain systems with the highest point of the country - Mount Elbrus, Sayan and Altai. In the Far East, the peaks of extinct and active volcanoes soar upward.

There are about 2.5 million rivers and 3 million lakes in Russia. Most rivers are flat in nature, but there are also turbulent mountain rivers in Russia with rocky, rapids beds. The country's largest rivers are the Ob, Lena, Irtysh, Yenisei and Volga. The lake region of Russia is Karelia, where the largest lakes in Europe are located - Ladoga and Onega; in Eastern Siberia there is the deepest lake on the planet - Baikal.

The flora of Russia is a velvet of mosses and lichens in the taiga tundra, coniferous forests encircling the glacial lakes of Karelia, oak forests and birch groves, feather grass and fescue steppes, broad-leaved Far Eastern forests, subtropical flora on the Black Sea coast. Nature protection zones have been created in Russia, there are 42 national parks and 71 nature reserves.

Climate

The territory of Russia covers several climatic zones: Arctic and subarctic on the shores of the Arctic Ocean and in the northern regions, temperate, subtropical on the Black Sea coast. However, most of the country is characterized by a climate of temperate latitudes: continental, temperate continental, sharply continental and monsoon in the Far East.

In general, Russia has a long, snowy and cold winter. Depending on the region, average January temperatures range from 6 to −50 °C. Summer in most of Russia is moderately warm with an average temperature from 1 °C in the northern regions to 25 °C on the Black Sea coast.

Time

The territory of Russia covers 11 time zones:

Kaliningrad time - MSK−1 (UTC+2)
Moscow time - MSK (UTC+3)
Samara time - MSK+1 (UTC+4)
Ekaterinburg time - MSK+2 (UTC+5)
Omsk time - MSK+3 (UTC+6)
Krasnoyarsk time - MSK+4 (UTC+7)
Irkutsk time - MSK+5 (UTC+8)
Yakut time - MSK+6 (UTC+9)
Vladivostok time - MSK+7 (UTC+10)
Central Kolyma time - MSK+8 (UTC+11)
Kamchatka time - MSK+9 (UTC+12)

Language

Official language of Russia: Russian. Subjects of the Russian Federation have the right to establish state and official languages ​​used on an equal basis with Russian. The most common foreign languages ​​in Russia are Ukrainian, Belarusian and German. English is widely used in business and tourism, as a means of international communication, mainly in large cities.

Population

The population of Russia is 142 million people. About 80% of the population are Russians. In total, representatives of more than 200 nationalities and nationalities live in the country.

Currency

Official currency: ruble (RUB).

Customs regulations

Undeclared import and export of currency is limited to an amount equivalent to 10,000USD. Duty-free import of goods for personal consumption is limited - alcohol and cigarettes: a liter of alcohol, up to 50 cigars or cigarillos, or 200 cigarettes, or 250 grams of tobacco, as well as goods and things for personal use: clothing, toiletries, jewelry, photographic and film equipment .

Jewelry, artistic and cultural values, works of art, psychotropic and potent medicinal substances, ammunition and weapons are subject to mandatory declaration.

Connection

In Russia, cellular communication services are provided by more than a hundred operators, the largest of which are the so-called “Big Three” - mobile operators MTS, Megafon and Beeline. The remaining companies have a significantly smaller number of clients and provide services in certain regions. SIM cards from the Big Three operators can be purchased everywhere - in stores, mobile phone stores, and post offices.

Russia's telephone code is +7.

To call Russia on a mobile phone, dial +7-subscriber number***

Mains voltage

Mains voltage 220 volts.

Tourism

Russia has opportunities for any type of tourism. The rich historical heritage has served to create excursion routes and educational tours, the long Black Sea coast is a traditional region of beach and active recreation, and ski resorts in Russia are rapidly developing. One of the main types of tourism in the country is health tourism. Over the centuries, a system of resort treatment has been developing in Russia - sanatoriums and spa hotels operate on sources of mineral waters, healing mud, and in places with a favorable climate.

Traditions/peculiarities. Russia has preserved many customs and traditions that go back centuries. Every spring, in large cities and very small towns they say goodbye to winter on a grand scale - they bake pancakes and burn a straw effigy of Maslenitsa, in the summer in villages they celebrate Ivan Kupala Day, and the main winter holiday is New Year.

One of the main features of the Russian people was and remains hospitality, which is most manifested in the feast. A traditional Russian meal includes first, second and third courses - soups and stews, baked poultry or meat, all kinds of baked goods - pies and pies. Dishes of national cuisine are presented in all their richness in restaurants. Daily cabbage soup, roast, sbitni and tinctures are served in the best establishments.

Safety

The safety of tourists in Russia is ensured by the forces of law and order. Since June 2014, tourist police units began operating in a number of regions, patrolling busy pedestrian streets, squares and parks.

In general, Russia is a safe country for tourists. However, to prevent unpleasant incidents, you should adhere to standard safety rules - do not leave personal belongings unattended, do not carry a wallet in the back pocket of your trousers or in an easily accessible place, beware of deserted and unlit places in the dark, do not use the services of unofficial taxi drivers, do not change currency at individuals.

Documentation

The list of documents required during vacation includes:

• Russian passport
• travel package or voucher
• health insurance policy
• if you plan to rent a car you must have a driver's license

If a tourist will relax in a sanatorium-resort institution and receive medical procedures, then a sanatorium-resort book is required, which can be obtained from a general practitioner.

Children accompanied by adults must have a birth certificate or passport, medical insurance.

Important phone numbers

Emergency numbers in Russia:

• Fire Service - 01
• Police - 02
• Ambulance - 03
• Unified 24/7 helpline when calling from a mobile phone – 112

Tourism

The choice of tourist destinations in Russia is wider than anywhere else. The peculiarities of the geographical location and historical development have allowed the formation of resort regions in the country, which are characterized by one or another type of recreation.

Beach holiday. There are many resorts in Russia offering a comfortable holiday on the sea coast. The traditional region of beach tourism in our country is the Krasnodar Territory. It is here that the summer capital of Russia is located - Sochi, the famous resorts of Anapa, Gelendzhik, Tuapse, Adler, and the resort of Yeisk, located on the coast of the Azov Sea.

Beach holidays are offered by Crimean resorts. Sanatoriums, resort hotels, private and city beaches stretch along the entire coast of the peninsula. The main destinations are Alushta, Evpatoria, Kerch, Koktebel, Saki, Sevastopol, Sudak, Feodosia, Yalta, the villages of Kurortnoye, Nikolaevka, Peschanoe and Shchelkino.

Sanatorium treatment carried out in almost all regions of Russia. Sanatoriums, resorts and medical centers operate at sources of mineral waters, medicinal mud, and in places with favorable climatic conditions. The most famous balneological resorts in the country are Essentuki, Zheleznovodsk, Kislovodsk and Pyatigorsk.

Rich traditions of using natural factors have been formed in the Crimea, especially in Saki and Yevpatoria, where the first mud resorts opened. Sanatorium-resort treatment is carried out on the coast of the Krasnodar region, in the Moscow, Ryazan, Kostroma, Ivanovo, Tver and Tula regions, in the Urals. In the northern and northwestern regions of the country there are medical resorts Marcial Waters, Sestroretsk, Svetlogorsk and Zelenogradsk; the largest resort in Siberia is Belokurikha.

Excursion tours in Moscow, the Golden Ring of Russia, Pskov, Uglich, Veliky Novgorod, Vologda and Nizhny Novgorod allow travelers to get acquainted with the historical heritage of ancient Russian cities - ancient temples with gilded domes, ancient fortresses and castles, city mansions and merchant houses. Dozens of excursion routes run through the territory of Kazan, St. Petersburg and its environs - Peterhof, Lomonosov and Kronstadt. Educational tourism in Crimea involves visiting royal palaces, nature reserves and cave cities.

Ski tourism in Russia is experiencing rapid growth. The country has large mountain systems and modern ski resorts. In the Krasnodar Territory, on the slopes of the Main Caucasus Range, the Krasnaya Polyana resort is located. The level of service and modern infrastructure of Krasnaya Polyana during the Winter Olympic Games were appreciated by tourists and athletes from all over the world. The resort has the most modern equipment, pistes of various levels with a total length of 72 km, ski villages with comfortable hotels.

Among the high-mountainous resorts of Russia, ski holidays are offered by the Dombay and Elbrus region complexes, Abzakovo-Bannoye in the Urals. Each of the resorts has the necessary infrastructure and comfortable accommodation conditions.

Weekend tours. The most popular destinations for a weekend getaway are the cities of the Moscow region and the outskirts of large cities in different regions of the country. Short stay programs are offered by tourist centers, sanatoriums, spa hotels and hotels.

Children's holiday. Traditionally, summer health camps for children are located on the Black Sea coast of the Krasnodar Territory - in Anapa, Gelendzhik, Tuapse and Sochi, in Crimea - in the resorts of Evpatoria and Yalta, in the village of Peschanoye. Children's sanatoriums and camps are available in different regions of the country - Moscow, Kaluga, Leningrad and Rostov regions.

Leisure. There are many places in Russia where you can indulge in sports, active pastime, and extreme tourism. Baikal attracts not only with its natural beauty, but also with the possibility of hiking, scuba diving, hunting and fishing, ATV riding, cycling and horseback riding.

In the warm season, trekking, horseback riding, and rafting on mountain rivers are organized for tourists at the resorts of the Altai Mountains, Dombay and Krasnaya Polyana. In Crimea there are opportunities for mountaineering and hang gliding, mountain climbing, trekking, horseback riding, diving, and sea fishing. Active recreational activities in the north include sleigh rides, dog sledding and reindeer sledding. Conditions for active activities - hunting, fishing, hiking, cycling and horse riding - are available in Central Russia.

Visa

To visit the Russian Federation, citizens of most countries require a national visa. Visa-free entry for a period not exceeding 90 days is allowed to citizens of the CIS countries (except Turkmenistan), Abkhazia and South Ossetia, a number of South American countries, and a number of Balkan countries.

The basis for obtaining a Russian visa for foreign tourists is an Invitation from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Russian Federation or from a travel company that is included in the Federal Register of Tour Operators, which gives it the right to provide visa support to foreigners.

The most famous attractions

• The Moscow Kremlin is the oldest territory of the capital, with an area of ​​27.5 hectares. In 1367 The Kremlin was surrounded by a brick wall. On the territory there are the Arkhangelsk, Annunciation, Assumption Cathedrals, the Chamber of Facets, the Senate, the Terem Palace, the Tsar Bell, the Tsar Cannon.
• The Tretyakov Gallery was founded in 1856. This is the largest museum in the world, where unique paintings by masters of the 10th-20th centuries are collected.

• The Hermitage is the largest museum in the world, founded by Catherine the Great in the 18th century. The museum exhibits paintings by world-famous artists. In total, more than 3 million valuables are exhibited on the territory of the museum.
• St. Isaac's Cathedral was built in the 19th century by O. Montferrand - an outstanding monument of St. Petersburg. Both its external architecture and interior decoration are impressive, in which all types of art are presented - mosaics, painting, sculpture. The main iconostasis is decorated with lapis lazuli and malachite columns.
• Tsarskoe Selo is a nature reserve in Pushkino, includes a large park and architectural ensemble of the 18th-19th centuries, the country residence of the emperors. The museum is located on 107 hectares and consists of the Catherine Park, the Old Garden, the English Park, the Catherine Palace, the Memorial Museum, the Hermitage Pavilion, etc.
• Peter and Paul Fortress - located on Hare Island, the oldest monument in St. Petersburg. Within the boundaries of the museum there is the Commandant's House, the city museum, the Grand Ducal Tomb, Botny, the Engineering House, prison buildings, bastions, and the Peter and Paul Cathedral.
• The Russian Museum was opened in 1895 by Nicholas II. Within the walls of the building there is a rich exhibition of artistic treasures and a restoration center.
• Yusupov Palace is a beautiful architectural monument of the 18th-19th centuries. Guests of the palace were Queen Elizabeth II of England, the King of Greece, the Queen of Norway and other dignitaries. The building was built by I. Monighetti, J.B. Valen-Delamont, the Shuvalovs, Branitskys, Yusupovs lived in it.
• The palace and park ensemble of Peterhof is a beautiful monument located not far from St. Petersburg, founded in the 18th century. The territory includes the Lower and Upper parks, the Grand Palace, the largest system of fountains, water cascades, elegant sculptural compositions, and bas-reliefs.

• Pshadsky waterfall is a unique natural structure. Located on the river. Pshada consists of a whole cascade of small waterfalls.
• The ruins of the old city of Gorgypia show ancient ruins from the 4th century BC. The ancient foundations and cobbled streets have been preserved here. On the territory there is a large archaeological museum, where you can see the crypt of Hercules, monuments to Mother Mary, and the “Russian Gate” - the remains of a Turkish fortress.
• The city's local history museum is located in the Shchetnev gymnasium. Visitors are offered an interesting exhibition about the fauna, flora of Anapa, and the history of the Bosporan kingdom.

• The Arboretum is the largest botanical park, a kind of open-air museum. The park presents unique examples of the flora of the Western Caucasus, as well as many southern states located closer to the equator.
• Vorontsov caves are the largest underground agglomeration with a height difference of 240m. Some cavities are filled with water, and narrow passages sometimes make it difficult to navigate. In some sections of the caves there are ancient sites of primitive people.
• Sochi Art Museum is a major art center. The building displays paintings by Polenov, Aivazovsky, Shishkin, and exhibitions of contemporary masters are regularly held.

• Swallow's Nest is a famous historical and architectural monument located on the Aurora rock, rising 40 meters above the sea. The building is made in the style of a medieval knight's palace. The palace acquired its current appearance thanks to Baron Steingel.
• The Vorontsov Palace is located in Alupka, built from diabase, and there is a beautiful park in the adjacent territory. The style of the palace combines English and neo-Mauritanian styles.
• Livadia Palace is the imperial residence. The castle was built in the Italian light style in the 19th century. It is considered the most luxurious palace in Crimea and is the venue for the Yalta Conference.
• Mount Ai-Petri is located on a plateau and has a flat top. The height is 1234 m. The mountain is considered a symbol of the southern coast of Crimea.
• Nikitsky Botanical Garden is a research institution working in the field of botany and fruit growing. There are several parks here - Montedor, Primorsky, Verkhniy, which contain a rich collection of plants brought from all over the world. This is the oldest botanical park in the world, which has interesting architectural structures.
• Masandra Palace is a beautiful architectural structure that served as the residence of Alexander the Third. The building was rebuilt in the 19th century in the style of French medieval castles. In the surrounding area there is a magnificent park, which features more than 250 species of shrubs and trees.
• House A.P. Chekhov is a memorial museum opened in honor of the writer in Yalta. The house has preserved all the furnishings of those times; Chekhov readings with the participation of foreign guests are often held there, and excursions are held.

Gurzuf

• House of Richelieu - erected in 1811 by the Duke of Richelieu in the form of a two-story stone building in European style. The Duke rarely came here on vacation, and more often provided the estate to his acquaintances. Pushkin, the Raevskys and other well-known personalities were here.
• Korovin's dacha is the home of an outstanding painter who worked in Gurzuf for a long time. A beautiful building with clear geometric proportions in the constructivist style.
• The watchtower is located on Cape Suuk-Su; it existed in the 6th century, when Byzantine legionnaires came to the land. The monument is often called the Tower of Geria or the Eagle's Nest.

• Admiralty Cathedral in honor of St. Vladimir is located on the Central Hill and is considered the greatest Orthodox monument of the 19th century. The building has one massive dome, highlighting the Byzantine architecture of the 9th-11th centuries. Instead of icons, there are marble slabs in the interior halls.
• Malakhov Kurgan is a grandiose monument, where there is a 19th century Defense Tower, a museum of the Heroic Defense and Liberation of the City, memorial plaques made of cast iron, cannons, and a beautiful park.
• Chersonesos is the oldest monument of Sevastopol, the ruins of an ancient Greek town of the ancient era, in which Vladimir of Kiev adopted Christianity.
• The Military History Museum in honor of the Black Sea Fleet is considered the oldest of its kind in the world. It opened in 1869, is located in a beautiful building, and presents a valuable exhibition dedicated to the morals and life of the Russian fleet from the tsarist era to the present day.
• The Genoese fortress with the interesting name Chembalo is located at a height above Balaklava Bay. Founded in 1357, it has defensive walls.

• Mangup is a cave city of medieval Crimea. There are numerous caves preserved here, carved into the rock along the entire perimeter of the plateau.
• The temple to the three horsemen is carved into a huge boulder. In the inner hall there is a fresco painting preserved from antiquity.
• Bakhchisarai Palace is a beautiful architectural structure that was previously the residence of the Crimean khans. The building is considered the only surviving monument of Crimean Tatar architecture. The Palace houses a museum of culture and history and an exhibition of weapons.

• The arboretum is a unique natural reserve located on rocky clay soil. Here is a rich collection of plants and shrubs, many of which are rare on the planet.
• Saki Resort Park was founded in 1890 by Melnichenko P.S. On the territory there are beautiful fountains, three lakes, and diverse vegetation.
• The Belyaus settlement was discovered in the 20th century and existed in the 4th-2nd centuries. BC. The monument is located on the Tarkhankun Peninsula.
• The excavations of Kerkinida, opened in 1964, prove the existence of Greek colonists on the site of the modern city. 30 burials were discovered on the territory.
• Kizyary are the oldest underground passages located under the old city. Tunnels carved into yellow shell rock are considered an important value of Evpatoria.

• The Genoese fortress is the oldest monument of the city with beautiful, strict medieval architecture. Today here you can see the Watchtower, a mosque, the residence of the Genoese consul, and the gates of the fortress.
• Church of the Intercession Ave. The Virgin Mary is the first architectural monument of the Russian era, which began after the annexation of Crimea. The building was built in the style of Russian classicism; the foundation stone took place in 1819 on September 20, as stated on the memorial plaque.

New World

• The Golitsyn trail begins at the green bay on the northern side of Khoba Kaya and leads to a natural grotto formed by sea waves in massive rocks.
• Chaliapin's Grotto is a small concert hall with excellent acoustics. The grotto reaches a height of 30 meters; in its depths there is a stage for musicians, and behind it a small compartment for Golitsin’s wines with preserved stone arches.

Suzdal

• The Kremlin is the oldest part of the city. On the territory there are the Nativity Cathedral, the Bell Tower, St. Nicholas, Assumption Churches, and the Bishop's Chambers. In the 11th century, the Kremlin was surrounded by an earthen rampart lined with clay.
• The Museum of Architecture is located on the site of the 11th century Dmitrievsky Monastery. The museum's collection includes outbuildings and household items of Russian peasants.

• The horse yard is located in an 18th century building in the city center. The exhibition consists of folk crafts - embroidery, carvings, wood painting, clothing.
• The Chernigov monastery is a cave monastery that was founded in 1844. Today it is a functioning complex where you can visit the caves on excursions.
• Sergievo Posad Lavra is the largest monastery, founded by S. Radonezh in 1337. A place revered by Orthodox Christians, a spiritual center with a rich library of ancient books.

• Detinets or the Kremlin was founded by Yaroslavl. First mentioned in 1044 in chronicles. The tallest tower of Detinets Kokuy, built in the 18th century.
• Hagia Sophia is a grandiose building of the century. The cathedral was built by Yaroslav the Wise as a temple for the entire city. Great bishops, princes, and mayors of the city found peace in its galleries.

• The Assumption Cathedral is the most important church in the city, included in all excursions around Vladimir. The cathedral was founded in the 12th century by Andrey Bogolyubsky to later become the main temple of the state.
• The Golden Gate was built in the 12th century. The building has rich decoration and was previously used for ceremonial entrances into the city.
• Vladimir Central is a famous prison built by order of Catherine II. At one time, Frunze, Powers, and Zoya Fedorova were kept there. Since 1996 it has been a museum open to visitors.

• Museum of the Transfiguration Monastery Complex. The architectural ensemble was built in the 12th century and is considered the largest of its kind. In the 16th century, the state treasury was located here; in 1612, the Headquarters of Pozharsky and Minin were located in the monastery.
• The Church of Proka Ilya was founded in the 17th century on the site of wooden churches at the expense of the Skripin merchants. The building is decorated with five green onion domes, covered galleries, a bell tower, and the Robe Limit.

Uglich

• The Kremlin was founded in the 15th century by Andrei the Bolshoi. The structure was surrounded by a high wall with two passages and nine blind defensive towers. Today here you can see the chambers that belonged to Tsarevich Dmitry.
• The Church of Demetrius on the Spilled Blood was erected in 1692 on the site where the prince died. The building is painted red, the domes are blue with white ornaments, and the interior has rich paintings from the 18th century.

Pereslavl-Zalessky

• Goritsky Monastery is a large architectural and historical museum. The exhibition consists of furniture, church utensils, a collection of ancient icons, paintings by Shishkin, Benois, a valuable library of ancient books and a collection of wooden sculptures.
• The Museum "Boat of Peter the Great" is the oldest building. The museum is notable for the fact that Peter the Great built an amusing flotilla here on Lake Pleshcheyevo. Today you can see the monument to the Tsar, the Botny House, the gatehouse, the Triumphal Gate, and the White Palace.

Rostov

• The Borisoglebsky monastery complex was built on a hill surrounded by the bed of the Ustye river in 1363 during the reign of Dmitry Donskoy with the blessing of S. Radonezh. It was he who indicated the place where the temple should stand.
• The Kremlin is the main attraction of the city with the Assumption Cathedral, five churches, and powerful walls. Previously, the Kremlin was the bishop's residence.

Kostroma

• The Ipatiev Monastery is the greatest monument of Orthodox culture, erected in the 13th century. At the site of construction, Mikhail Romanov was elected to reign, so it is often called the cradle of the Romanov family.
• The fire tower is a beautiful monument of Russian classicism, located on Susaninskaya Square. The building has the appearance of a temple from ancient times, complemented by a portico of columns and a pediment.

• The Vvedensky monastery complex was founded in the 19th century at the expense of Derbenev according to the original design of Begen P. Patriarch Tikhon served in the temple. In its halls are the relics of Blessed Alexy of Elnatsky, St. Basil of Kineshma and 168 other saints.
• Bubnov Museum. The house was built in 1860 for a merchant family and is located on the site of a city estate. The building has survived to this day and is open for tours.

• Lermontov places are Pyatigorsk Boulevard, Lermontov Baths, Lermontov's House, Elizavetinsky Spring in Pyatigorsk, Mount Ring and other places associated with the life of the poet in the Caucasus.
• The Castle of Cunning and Love is located in Kislovodsk - a natural monument made of rocks, in the outlines of which mournful faces can be discerned. The castle is located near the river gorge. Alikonovka.

• The Wrangel Tower is a grandiose historical structure, the thickness of the walls and ceilings is three meters. In the 20th century, the building ceased to be used as a fortification; today there are warehouses and wholesale stores here.
• The Brandenburg Gate is a beautiful historical monument and the only gate of the city that is still used for its intended purpose today. The building was erected in 1657.
• The Cathedral is a beautiful architectural monument, a symbol of the city. Built in the Baltic Gothic style and is one of the rare examples of the Gothic style in Russia.

• The Buryat village is located in Olkhon. This is a colorful open-air museum, by visiting which you can get acquainted with the life and culture of the Buryats.
• The pillars of Huukhein-Khad are a particularly sacred place located in the Shumak Valley. According to legend, you can see your future here.
• Ivolginsky datsan is an important Buddhist monument. The incorrupt body of Khambo Lama Itigelov, who passed into nirvana in 1927, rests in a beautiful, colorful temple.

• The Valley of Geysers is the largest natural monument discovered in the 20th century. There are 22 geysers and numerous pulsating springs, mud pots, and colored lakes with bubbling water.
• The Klyuchevsky volcano group unites 12 volcanoes located on an area of ​​7 thousand m². The largest and highest volcano on the continent, Klyuchevskaya Sopka, is located here.

Transport component

The transport system of Russia includes aviation, rail, sea and road communications.

Air transport. There are 236 airports in Russia, more than 70 of them have international status. The country's largest airports are Domodedovo, Sheremetyevo and Vnukovo in Moscow, Pulkovo Airport in St. Petersburg, Koltsovo in Yekaterinburg and Adler in Sochi. Moscow airports are connected to the capital by high-speed Aeroexpress trains. Russian air carriers operate domestic and international flights.

Russian railways serve more than 124,000 km of tracks. Large cities have passenger stations, and small towns have railway stations. Long-distance trains run between cities, and commuter electric trains also operate. The Trans-Siberian railway line runs through the entire country, connecting Moscow and Vladivostok. You can view the schedule of long-distance trains and commuter trains and purchase a ticket on the Russian Railways website http://pass.rzd.ru

The total length of Russian highways is 1,000,000 km.

By sea transport Intercity and international passenger transportation is carried out. Marine terminals operate in Sochi, St. Petersburg, Murmansk and Nakhodka.

Navigation is carried out along rivers and canals. The length of river routes is 200,000 km.

Metro available in Moscow, St. Petersburg, Nizhny Novgorod, Kazan, Samara, Yekaterinburg and Novosibirsk. In each of the above cities, the metro has its own characteristics - for example, the capital has the most developed metro network, and the Novosibirsk metro has only 12 stations.

Ground transport in Russian cities These are buses, trolleybuses, tram lines and minibuses. The most convenient and accessible way to travel around cities is by buses and minibuses. Every relatively large city has bus terminals or bus stations connected by direct flights to regional centers.

Taxi and car rental. There are official and unofficial taxi drivers in Russian cities; it is not recommended to use the services of the latter due to the high risk of being deceived or paying an inflated tariff. Dispatch desks of official taxi companies are usually located in the arrival halls of airports, train stations and bus stations.

If you have a driver's license and at least one year of driving experience, you can rent a car. This service is offered by both large international companies Sixt, AVIS and Europcar, as well as small private companies. In most companies, the rental service with return in another city is limited to a small number of settlements or is not provided at all.

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Tired of monotonous vacation? Looking for new experiences? Choose a trip for 2019 in which you can relax, improve your health, and broaden your horizons.

Combined tours have recently become popular: they allow you to visit several places in one trip and try many new types of holidays in Russia.

This is an excellent option for active recreation for the whole family, traveling with friends or corporate trips.

What is a combined tour

A combined tour is a rich program that combines several types of activities: jeeping, river rafting, horseback riding, fishing, walking tours.

Multi-activity tours are united by an idea. This can be travel in one area: for example, in the Crimea, the Elbrus region, the outskirts of Lake Baikal. Or trips with a focus on extreme tourism, water or mountain.

Accommodation and conditions - for every taste:

• tours with accommodation in tents;
• accommodation in hotels and cottages;
• mixed options: several nights in a hotel, several in nature, away from civilization.
• Every day is a rich program and a unique opportunity to discover a new area of ​​interest.

Advantages

The best vacation is a change of activity. If you spend most of your time sitting, then vacation is the best time to stretch your legs and get new experiences. With active recreation you will receive:

• Opportunity to find a new hobby;
• New skills - for example, off-road driving, fishing or mountaineering;
• Charge with vivacity and energy for the year ahead;
• New acquaintances.

Have you ever played sports, especially extreme sports? No problem: qualified instructors will explain everything. Equipment rental - for those who do not yet have their own.

What do we offer

Are you interested in combined tours around Russia? We are ready to offer several dozen options for travelers of different levels of experience. Many tourists are attracted by the idea of ​​relaxing in nature, away from big cities. We will help you choose the most interesting and varied program, an active tour with the opportunity to visit several attractions.

On our trips we combine a rich excursion program and various types of active activities.

For example, trips to the Elbrus region are designed for families with children, the program includes trekking, trips in jeeps, and acquaintance with natural resources and mineral springs.

A two-week trip to Kamchatka includes rafting on mountain rivers, fishing, accommodation in a tent camp, and thermal springs where you can swim and improve your health.

Going on a trip with active recreation, you will be able to explore the unique historical heritage of Russia, visit original hunting and fishing villages far from civilization, get the opportunity to see corners of protected nature, and take a break from the usual hustle and bustle.
The website contains a current list of tours.

• You can find out more about excursion programs from our managers.
• The list of discounted excursion tours is listed in the “Special Offers” section.

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