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Winter: Two Capitals And Baikal Ice

Type:group or private
Season:January - March
Duration:12 days
Group dates: 26 Feb 2022 — 09 Mar 2022
Grade:Moderate Consider some walking (about 2 hours per day).
Destinations:St Petersburg Moscow Irkutsk Ust -Orda & Tazheran Steppe Olkhon Irkutsk
Rate:from $2,190 USD per person

Explore treasures of Moscow and St. Petersburg while celebrating Maslenitsa fest. Then, fly to the world's largest Lake Baikal, one of the most beautiful places on Earth. For a few winter weeks Lake Baikal becomes the largest wonderful, majestic and fairy open-air skating rink. And this turquoise ice is absolutely transparent.

  • See amazing ice of Lake Baikal & travel by a hoverboat on ice surface

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Itinerary

Day 1Day 2Day 3Day 4Day 5Day 6Day 7Day 8Day 9Day 10Day 11Day 12

Day 1, Arrive Moscow

Day 2, Winter Palalce & Iconic Landscapes

Day 3, Catherine's Palace & Maslenitsa

Day 4, At Leisure

Day 5, Train to Moscow

Day 6, Kremlin & The City

Day 7, Discover Moscow Part II

Day 8, Fly to Irkutsk & Baikal

Day 9, Ice Crossing

Day 10, Explore Olkhon

Day 11, Olkhon & Irkutsk

Day 12, Farewell

Dates & rates

Dates & rates

RATE PER PERSON IN SINGLE ROOM: $0 USD
RATE PER PERSON IN DOUBLE ROOM: $0 USD
RATE PER PERSON IN TRIPLE ROOM: $0 USD
Rate from: $2,190 USD
RATE PER PERSON IN SINGLE ROOM: $0 USD
RATE PER PERSON IN DOUBLE ROOM: $0 USD
RATE PER PERSON IN TRIPLE ROOM: $0 USD
Rate from: $2,190 USD
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Inclusions

Accommodation

  • 3-, 4- or 5-star hotel of your choice, hand-picked by our staff for their excellent amenities and central location
  • 3 nights in Moscow // 4 nights in St. Petersburg
  • Accommodation:1 night eco lodge at Lake Baikal 4*, 2 nights at Olkhon Island 4*, 1 night Irkutsk 4* (Marriott)

Meals

  • 3 dinners
  • 4 lunches/hot picnic lunches
  • Full breakfast at the hotels (exсept Day 1)

Activities

  • Ice fishing
  • ATV Tazheran steppe & Lake Baikal Ice tour
  • Buryat cooking class
  • Maslenitsa fest

Transportation

  • Flight Moscow - Irkutsk, economy fare, luggage included
  • Full day hivus boat trip on ice
  • High-speed train St. Petersburg to Moscow, standard class, 4 hours ride. Please inquire about business/1st class upgrade or flight options
  • Meet & greet at the airports/train stations
  • Private return airport/train station transfers
  • Metro pass for Moscow & St. Petersburg
  • Transportation on tours as per program in a comfortable a/c car/minivan/bus/HIVUS boat/special UAZ winter vans

Sightseeing

  • Full-day (8 hours) guided tour of Moscow; Highlights include Moscow Kremlin (visiting the Cathedrals and the Armory), the Red Square, St. Basil's Cathedral (outside), Lenin’s Mausoleum (outside), GUM, the Bolshoi Theatre (outside), metro tour
  • Moscow full day (8 hours) guided tour: the State Tretyakov Gallery, Kolomenskoye Estate and the traditional Maslenitsa festivities
  • Full-day (8 hours) guided tour of St. Petersburg; Highlights include the Winter Palace and the Hermitage, St. Isaac Cathedral, Kazan Cathedral and the Church of the Savior on Spilled Blood
  • Pushkin/Tsarskoe Selo day (6 hours) guided tour: Catherine’s palace & Amber room, Maslenitsa Celebration
  • Full day (8 hours) guided tour to the south of Olkhon island: the island of Ogoy, a bronze statue of the dakini Troma Nagmo, Cape Khorgoy
  • Irkutsk half-day (4 hours) guided tour: St. Epiphany Cathedral, Kirov Square, Angara icebreaker, historical downtown
  • Optional extensions and tours on request

We value your comfort

  • Dedicated local English-speaking guide in all places as per program
  • 24/7 support before and during your trip with us
  • Best places to stay, to eat, to go out and have fun - safe and secure with the tour operator that specializes in Russia. Tips already included
  • Group tours are fully escorted by a bilingual tour director
  • Maximum group size 16 people

Entrance tickets & visas

  • Entrance tickets to all included sightseeing attractions (except optional)
  • Russian Visa supporting documents, including an official visa invitation letter, and step-by-step guide on how to apply for your visa
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