Winter tours in Russia

The best of Russia in winter in just a week. See all the major highlights of St Petersburg and Moscow, then fly to Siberia to see Russia's national treasure, the world's largest, deepest and oldest Lake Baikal. In winter, in turns into the greatest you've ever seen open air skate rink.

Take a break from a daily routine, find a few days in your schedule to fly to amazing jewel of nature, Lake Baikal, the world's deepest, oldest and largest. In winter, when the ice is thick and stable, you can even drive on the Lake's surface. We use specially prepared vans and hoverboats to explore magnificent Siberian wilderness.

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.

Want to experience Siberia in winter? There is no better place than Yakutia. Verkhoyansk holds the Guinness world record for the greatest temperature range on Earth. It is the recorded coldest place in the world! Indigenous cultures, homestay in the middle of nowhere, dog sledding, snowmobiling and more once-in-a-lifetime experiences!

Can you walk on the water? Yes, you can as winter is a fairy tale time for Siberia. For just a few weeks, Lake Baikal becomes the largest ice-skating rink in the world with its 53 (!!) types of ice. Feel the power of nature, get stunned by the unrivalled beauty of the Baikal's famous turquoise absolutely see-through ice. Cross Baikal on a hover boat, experience real Russian winter, enjoy true Siberian hospitality. We also celebrate Maslenitsa in Taltsy open air museum.

Real Winter. Real Russia. Visit Oymyakon, the coldest permanently inhabited locales on Earth, when Yakutsk itself is the coldest major city in the world. More records? Verkhoyansk holds the Guinness world record for the greatest temperature range on Earth. Indigenous cultures, homestay and once-in-a-lifetime experience awaits!

For centuries the Northern Seaway was the only path that connected ancient Russia with Europe. Once Russia established routes to the Baltic and Black seas, the importance of the Pomory region dwindled and with the passing of time, the entire area became the preserve of old and diminishing Russian cultures. The Soviet period added more drama to the history of the Pomory region, as many gulag prisons were located here.

Mansi and Komi people worship Manpupuner for centuries. Only local shamans were allowed to visit the sacred mountain plateau where these 40-meters stone columns have been standing for 200 million years. This is a place of power and mystic is all around. Join us on this thrilling snowmobile safari journey across the Russian Arctic.

Rediscover Russia. Spend the first week of your fascinating journey celebrating the ancient holiday, Maslenitsa, in St. Petersburg and Moscow, exploring all the highlights of these famous cities. Then, get ready to experience mesmerizing Northern Lights viewing in the remote national park of the great Russian North. There you have a go at open-air skating, throw snowballs, meet reindeers in the tundra and even visit real anti-nuclear ice-breaker.