Best Wildlife Tours & Trips to Russia 2024/2025 | Best Bear Viewing

Type:Private

Season:January - April

Duration:5 days

Grade:Moderate Consider some walking (about 2 hours per day).

Rate:from $2,750 USD per person

Destinations:Irkutsk Ust -Orda & Tazheran Steppe Olkhon Island Irkutsk

The pattern of cracks, bubbles and chips is never repeated. It is of different colors - from white to piercing blue, from blue to cosmically black. When you stand on ice and there is a kilometer of clear transparent water beneath you seem to freeze over the abyss. And you're afraid to move so you don't wake up.

Highlights of Kamchatka: At The World's Edge

Type:Private

Season:July - October

Duration:8 days

Grade:Easy This tour fits any age and fitness level

Rate:from $4,140 USD per person

Destinations:Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky Kurile Lake Pacific Ocean Valley of Geysers - Nalychevo National Park Vachkazhets - Mutnovsky volcano Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky

Welcome to Kamchatka, the end of the world, where hundreds of thousands of square kilometers of untouched nature are, there stormy geysers throw out the unsettled energy of the Earth, there lava pours out fire-breathing volcanoes, the mighty Pacific Ocean noises and hundreds of bears walk freely. Trek, jeep ride, bath in hot springs, hike, cruise and fly around magnificent Kamchatka. Both heli tours by famous MI-8 are already included.

Ice Age: Lake Baikal & Olkhon

Type:Private

Season:January - April

Duration:6 days

Grade:Moderate Consider some walking (about 2 hours per day).

Rate:from $3,790 USD per person

Travel to Lake Baikal at the most beautiful time of the year - when the legendary clear ice shines under your feet, grottoes are filled with crystal chandeliers of the purest water, and dawns and sunsets are filled with all shades of life. The world's largest ice-skating rink features 53 types of ice including Baikal's famous turquoise absolutely see-through ice. We will also cross Baikal on a hover boat.

Baikal Ice Tales

Type:Private

Season:February - March

Duration:5 days

Grade:Moderate Consider some walking (about 2 hours per day).

Rate:from $3,790 USD per person

Destinations:Irkutsk Listvyanka Tazheran - Maloe Sea Olkhon Island Ust Orda Irkutsk

Are you fascinated by Baikal ice photos? We have carefully planned this 5-day tour. You will visit the very best locations with fantastic viewing of the Baikal ice and unique patterns of coastal splashes. A short and mind-blowing journey includes 2 trips by a hover boat, ATV ride on the lake and snowmobiling safari in taiga

The Best of Siberia: Altai and Baikal

Type:Private

Season:April - October

Duration:14 days

Grade:Moderate Consider some walking (about 2 hours per day).

Rate:from $3,960 USD per person

Destinations:Irkutsk Lake Baikal Novosibirsk Altai

Partake of a Siberian life. This extraordinary journey will take you to special and remote destinations. First, explore the grandeur of the world's largest, deepest and oldest freshwater Lake Baikal. Then, take a ride on a famous Trans-Siberian Express to reach mighty Altai Mountains, to see wonders of nature, explore ancient indigenous cultures and experience true Siberian hospitality. We travel light and fast to see the most remarkable places all around Altai. For trekking/expedition options, please inquire.

Kamchatka Winter Adventures

Type:Private

Season:December - April

Duration:8 days

Grade:Easy This tour fits any age and fitness level

Rate:from $5,250 USD per person

Destinations:Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky Vilyuchinsky volcano Zaozerny Pacific Ocean Paratunka River Vachkazhets - Mutnovsky volcano Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky

What it's like to travel to Kamchatka in winter? Snow-white snowdrifts and comfortable zero ..-2 degrees (Celsius), blizzards are followed by the bright sun; places not accessible in summer (unless you hire a heli!) becomes available by snowmobiles, and let's not forget great skiing too. Take a snow ride to the foot of volcanoes and to the shores of the Pacific Ocean, see animals that do not hibernate, and take a bath in hot springs after a busy day.

Kamchatka Explorer

Type:Private

Season:July - September

Duration:13 days

Grade:Easy This tour fits any age and fitness level

Rate:from $7,380 USD per person

Destinations:Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky Kurile Lake Pacific Ocean Valley of Geysers - Nalychevo National Park Tolbachik Kozyrevsk Esso Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky

Trek, hike, cruise, jeep, raft and fly over the natural wonders of Kamchatka. See bears, meet locals, dig into lava caves and face Eurasia's highest active volcano, Klyuchevsky. Lunar landscapes of endless slag and lava fields, mountain tundra with flowers and berries, glaciers, snowflakes, mountain streams and volcanoes - giants. This tour has it all - and more.

Golden Triangle: Volgograd, Kalmykia and Astrakhan

Type:group or private

Season:May - September

Duration:7 days

Grade:Easy This tour fits any age and fitness level

Rate:from $1,300 USD per person

Destinations:Volgograd Lake Elton Elista National Reserve "Black Lands" Astrakhan The Volga River Delta

Hero city Volgograd through exotic Kalmykia to the Volga Delta & & sunny Astrakhan. The largest river delta in Europe, endless feathered steppes and dunes, the extraordinary colorful Elista with the largest Buddhist church in Europe, the relict salt lake, thousands of birds, wild saigas. 7 amazing days of varied experiences, the purest air and smells of sun-heated steppe grasses. Discover the South, Russia you have not seen before.

Golden Ring of Altai

Type:Private

Season:May - September

Duration:8 days

Grade:Moderate Consider some walking (about 2 hours per day).

Rate:from $2,160 USD per person

Destinations:Gorno-Altaisk Chemal - Katun River Valley Karakol Valley Ongudai Altai Mars Kurai Steppe Ulagan Pass Katu Yaryk Pass Chulyshman Valley Teletskoye Lake - Artybash Gorno-Altaisk

This tour takes you to the most picturesque wonders of nature: turquoise Katun river, secluded and harldy accessible Chulyshman valley (UNESCO Heritage Site), the Karakol Valley, the endless Kurai steppe & stunning mountains passes. You will travel along Chuysky Trakt, one of the world's top 10 most beautiful roads, to reach the red Mars terrains, experience a stay in "ail" , and cross Lake Teletskoye, the largest in Altai, by a ferry - because there is now other way to travel the lost world which has no roads... Be careful, those who come here once, always return.

Kamchatka Summer Mood

Type:Private

Season:July - October

Duration:7 days

Grade:Easy This tour fits any age and fitness level

Rate:from $3,710 USD per person

Destinations:Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky Pacific Ocean Bear River Gorely Volcano Vachkazhets - Mutnovsky volcano Mini-valley of Geysers Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky

Kamchatka, an amazing corner of a huge country. Rare animals, unique vegetation, power of the Pacific Ocean, grandness of volcanoes, active or extinct, hot springs and unspoiled nature. There are no words to convey the severe and unusual beauty of this northern land. Come and see with your own eyes!

Baikal Biosphere Reserve, Buryatia & Olkhon

Type:Private

Season:June - October

Duration:5 days

Grade:Easy This tour fits any age and fitness level

Rate:from $1,560 USD per person

Destinations:Irkutsk Listvyanka Irkutsk Olkhon Island Buryatia

Enjoy this 5 days journey, exploring the southern part of Lake Baikal and Olkhon Island. Take a fresh-air breath in the woods of Baikal Biosphere reserve, feel summer breeze of majestic Lake Baikal and see the "Pearl" of Lake Baikal - Olkhon Island. Striking beauty of nature, traditions and culture of locals, clear-clean waters of the biggest fresh-water Lake in the world awaits you in this fascinating journey.

Colors of Autumn: Grand Capitals & Aurora Borealis

Type:Private

Season:September - October

Duration:12 days

Grade:Moderate Consider some walking (about 2 hours per day).

Rate:from $3,650 USD per person

Destinations:Moscow St. Petersburg Kola Peninsula Murmansk Lovozero

Cultural treasures and wonders of nature are blended smoothly into one awe-inspiring tour to Russia. During the first week of the journey, you will enjoy the world-famous highlights of both capitals: explore ancient Moscow and discover the most magnificent St. Petersburg's sights. After the visiting cultural attractions, you will dive into the world of magical North nature and get unique opportunity to watch mesmerising Northern Lights. Book your spot now and get ready for the exclusive holiday in Russia!

Lake Baikal: Siberian Summer

Type:Private

Season:All year round

Duration:8 days

Grade:Moderate Consider some walking (about 2 hours per day).

Rate:from $3,330 USD per person

This tour combines classic Baikal adventures and a trip deep into the taiga, to hide away in a very remote and isolated manor, accessible only by a 4X4 or a helicopter. Russian bears inhabit the area in abundance and you will have a guaranteed and safe bear viewing in the wilderness. For a few days, we will stay in a real Siberian hunter's house.

Kamchatka Light

Type:Private

Season:July - October

Duration:6 days

Grade:Easy This tour fits any age and fitness level

Rate:from $2,480 USD per person

Destinations:Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky Paratunka Valley of Geysers or Kurile Lake by heli Mutnovsky volcano Russian Bay

Kamchatka is so beautiful that it seems an unattainable dream. Is it possible to climb to the top of an active volcano and see the ocean? That turquoise Pacific and black sand? Raft along one of hundred thousand rivers? Bath in a hot rivers and sail the largest bay in the world? Yes, and there is more.

Altai Magic

Type:Private

Season:May - September

Duration:6 days

Grade:Moderate Consider some walking (about 2 hours per day).

Rate:from $1,850 USD per person

Destinations:Gorno-Altaisk Chemal - Katun River Valley Altai Mars Kurai Steppe Shavlinskye Lakes Ulagan Pass Katu Yaryk Pass Chulyshman Valley Gorno-Altaisk

Drive Russia's most beautiful road. Trek Russia's most beautiful lake. See Russia's only Mars landscape and Mongolia-like steppe. See sacred mountain Belukha, which Nikolay Rerich worshiped. There are so many "onlies" at Altai to see. Not Alpes, not Caucasus, Altai mountains will impress you with stunning landscapes and unspoiled nature. We have carefully selected places to stay to provide the best experience. Mind trekking distances. Click for details.

Kamchatka At A Glance

Type:Private

Season:July - September

Duration:8 days

Grade:Easy This tour fits any age and fitness level

Rate:from $2,540 USD per person

Destinations:Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky Pacific Ocean Mutnovsky volcano Datchnye Hot Springs Russian Bay Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky

Kamchatka is beautiful as unattainable dream. Is it possible to climb to the top of an active volcano? Is this turquoise Pacific and black sand for real? Is there a place where you can raft a hundred rivers and cruise the largest bay in the world? Come to Kamchatka, where Russia begins!

5 days in Altai

Type:Private

Season:May - September

Duration:5 days

Grade:Moderate Consider some walking (about 2 hours per day).

Rate:from $930 USD per person

Destinations:Gorno-Altaisk Chemal - Katun River Valley Teletskoye Lake - Artybash Gorno-Altaisk

Gorny Altai is a land like no other. Visit Chemal, where, thanks to the special microclimate, along with the majestic cedars, spruces and pines have taken root apricot, pear and plum trees ; rapid river Katun; Teletskoye Lake - UNESCO Heritage site and one of the largest fresh water reservoirs in Southern Siberia. Every day will be full of activities and adventures: rafting, ATV ride, unique Altai animals, a cruise on the clear waters of a blue lake, waterfalls. Truly amazing and unforgettable five days journey!

Chemal & Katun Heli Trip

Type:Private

Season:May - September

Duration:6 days

Grade:Moderate Consider some walking (about 2 hours per day).

Rate:from $2,090 USD per person

Destinations:Gorno-Altaisk Chemal - Katun River Valley Karakol Valley Gorno-Altaisk

Beauty of River Katun fascinates any time of the year. The color of the water changes depending on the season and weather conditions: from bright turquoise to tender white. Explore various attractions of Chemal valley stayin in the best local resorts and take a heli ride to see the stunning landscape, ridges, taigam burrowing rapids and rocky descents. Chemal is a great choice for families with kids - and we have many activities planned!

The Best Of Lake Baikal

Type:Private

Season:June - October

Duration:8 days

Grade:Easy This tour fits any age and fitness level

Rate:from $2,410 USD per person

Destinations:Irkutsk Listvyanka Olkhon Island Buryatia Barguzin National Reserve Ushkany Islands & Chivyrkuyskiy Gulf Ulan Ude

This 8-days adventure takes you to the most picturesque hotspots along both western and eastern shores of the lake. We will reach hardly accessible highlights of Barguzin National Park, Olkhon & Ushkany Islands, Chivyrkuyskiy Gulf, a visit to Buryatia, Listvyanka & Irkutsk. Striking beauty of nature, outdoors activities for any age and 4 boat cruises in one journey. A trip not to be missed!

White Sea Whale Watching

Type:Private

Season:June - September

Duration:5 days

Grade:Easy This tour fits any age and fitness level

Rate:from $1,090 USD per person

Destinations:Kem Solovetsy Island White Sea Bolshoi Zayatsky Island Kem

Belukha (beluga whale) lives in circumpolar latitudes, between 50 ° and 80 ° C. w. - in the seas of the Arctic Ocean, except for the East Siberian Sea. Travel to the White Sea to see these amazing creatures, stunning Arctic summer lanscapes and, of course, legendary Solovetsy Islands & monastery.

Summer Adventure: Lake Baikal and Olkhon Island

Type:Private

Season:June - October

Duration:6 days

Grade:Easy This tour fits any age and fitness level

Rate:from $1,760 USD per person

Destinations:Irkutsk Ust -Orda & Tazheran Steppe Olkhon Island Irkutsk

Everything you will see and feel on Lake Baikal will be completely unlike anything you've seen before. Refill your energy at the sacred Olkhon island, explore Shamans' land and civilization older than the European, lost in the middle of green taiga forest, endless steppes and impenetrable mountains. ATV and UAZ safaris, cruises, and many family -friendly adventures, you can take kids too!

Kamchatka, Land of Fire and Bears

Type:Private

Season:July - September

Duration:7 days

Grade:Easy This tour fits any age and fitness level

Rate:from $3,060 USD per person

Destinations:Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky Paratunka Valley of Geysers or Kurile Lake by heli Mutnovsky volcano Russian Bay

You've heard a lot about Kamchatka and it seems impossible to decide what to choose there? Don't bother, book our perfectly balanced trip. Whale-watching cruise, bears, volcanoes, hot mineral springs, river rafting, black sand beach, crabs & caviar - this is all-in-one adventure and a top choice for a first-timer.

Aurora Kola Explorer

Type:Private

Season:November - April

Duration:6 days

Grade:Moderate Consider some walking (about 2 hours per day).

Rate:from $2,370 USD per person

Destinations:Murmansk - Tundra -Murmansk Lovozero Tundras Teriberka Tundra Glamping Kirovsk - Khibiny Mountains

Take a break from a daily routine. Discover the thrills of Aurora Borealis in Russia. This tour covers all major attractions of Kola Peninsula. First, enjoy amazing winter with plenty of activities and tours available at Murmansk, Arctic Ocean and Lovozero Tundra. Hunt Northern Lights, take a husky dogs sleigh ride and ice-fish. Then, taste yourself in snowshoeing of the White Sea Shores, and ride a snow bus up Khibiny mountains in Kirovsk. Fully customizable tour.

Altai Weekend : Karakol Route

Type:Private

Season:May - September

Duration:4 days

Grade:Moderate Consider some walking (about 2 hours per day).

Rate:from $920 USD per person

Destinations:Gorno-Altaisk Chemal - Katun River Valley Karakol Valley Gorno-Altaisk

Do you have just a few of days to travel, but want to see and feel as much as possible? Choose Altai. In just 4 days you will see stunning mountains, unspoiled nature and wildlife, meet indigenous people, and do lots of exciting outdooractivities. If you travel im May, you will also witness one of the most beautiful natural phenomena of Altai - blooming rhododendron, known as Siberian sakura.

Kola Peninsula: Family Explorer

Type:Private

Season:November - April

Duration:7 days

Grade:Moderate Consider some walking (about 2 hours per day).

Rate:from $1,570 USD per person

Destinations:Murmansk Teriberka Tundra Glamping White Sea Kirovsk - Khibiny Mountains

Choose stunning Arctic, Kola Peninsula as your winter getaway in Russia. It is the best travel destination to see spectacular Northern Lights. Travel to the heart of tundras to enjoy husky, snowmobiles, ice fishing, banya and other activities. Feel the magic of the Arctic Circle. Stay in hand-picked hotels and eco lodges. We customize tours on request.

Altai Highlights

Type:Private

Season:May - September

Duration:6 days

Grade:Moderate Consider some walking (about 2 hours per day).

Rate:from $1,530 USD per person

Destinations:Gorno-Altaisk Chemal - Katun River Valley Karakol Valley Ongudai Altai Mars Kurai Steppe Ulagan Pass Katu Yaryk Pass Gorno-Altaisk

What is the first thing that comes to your mind when you hear "Altai"? Snowy mountain peaks? Yes, but there is so much more in this alluring land of picturesque valleys and endless steppes, home of unique cultures and cold mountain rivers ideal for rafting. This 6-day classic retreat tour to magnificent Altai is a pitch perfect when you need some time for yourself - or want to enjoy a kid-friendly fun holiday and have quality time with the family. Chat our travel experts to customize your travel to Altai.

Sakhalin Gourmet Deluxe

Type:Private

Season:All year round

Duration:9 days

Grade:Moderate Consider some walking (about 2 hours per day).

Rate:from $11,760 USD per person

Destinations:Yuzhno-Sakhalinsk

Russia's largest island, Sakhalin, is a place you have never heard of. Shrouded in secrecy, it is a gateway of outstanding unspoiled natural beauty. With myriad activities available for outdoor enthusiasts, you can go hiking and trekking, camping, diving, river rafting, island hopping, and bird watching. Luxury travelers can enjoy helicopter trips around the island and gourmet seafood. Take that step into venturing into the unfamiliar, and be one of the few who dare to visit Sakhalin Island.

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