Holidays in Russia - Tour itineraries
A
10 day tour featuring Moscow and the Siberian Region of Russia.For
most people Siberia remains a mysterious and inaccessible place. Travelling on
this Great Sayan Ring tour will reveal a land steeped in cultural traditions from
Shamanism to throat singing. This unique 10 day tour begins in Krasnoyarsk and
begin your adventure on the Sayan Circle! Regent Holidays can quote for international
flights or trains tickets on the Trans-Siberian to reach Krasnoyarsk.
| Itinerary |
| Day 1 | You arrive
at Krasnoyarsk in the morning and transfer
to the Hotel. A half-day sightseeing tour of Krasnoyarsk is included today, taking
in the Regional Museum considered one of the best museums in Siberia, and the
Chapel on top of the mountain - the city symbol shown on a Russian banknote. In
the evening Paradise Travel Agency will be the host at the dinner-party with welcome
drinks. | | Day 2 | Board the
comfortable Mercedes coach, our transportation for the rest of the trip, for the
journey to the village of Shushenskoye. Life on board
the coach will start to take you over as the kilometres roll by. From the window
you'll be able to watch for the changing countryside from taiga to steppes telling
you that you're leaving the Krasnoyarsk Territory and entering the Republic of
Khakassia. And along the way there will be a stop for a picnic in a beautiful
area nearby ancient Scythian mounds. In the village of Shushenskoye (where Lenin
was exiled to) you will be met and involved in various old games and performances
at the museum of an old Siberian village from the turn of the century |
| Day 3 | A morning arrival at the village
of Nizhne Suetuk, where you will be received by villagers
and walked to their homes to watch their real daily life. Enjoy the breathtaking
view of the Yergakhi ridge at a picnic deep in the Eastern Sayan Mountains. An
evening arrival at the Tuvan camp "Ai" where you will stay for two nights
in 'yurtas', traditional circular wool-covered dwellings and listen to the throat-singing
performance. | | Day 4 | A
proper tour of Kyzyl, the capital of Tuva,
is included today,Taking in a visit to the geographical centre of Asia, a Buddhist
temple, a shaman clinic, the regional museum of Tuva, the local market and post-office.In
the afternoon, travel to "Arzhan", mineral water spring, believed to
be a sacred place and visit to a nomad's yurta, where old traditions still abound.
After sundown, shamans will perform a ritual blessing for health and happiness
at the fire ring. | | Day 5 | Enjoy
the breathtaking scenery as the coach makes its way from the Eastern to Western
Tuva, and then on for the ancient monument known locally as "Genghis Khan";
lunch outdoors at the "Seven Sisters" - old larch-trees, growing from
one root and believed sacred. Ahead through the Western Sayan Mountains lies the
Snow Leopard Camp, where you will stay for two nights.You
will spend the evening at leisure at the fireplace guestroom with lyrical songs
accompanied by the guitar. | | Day
6 | Today take a short stroll for health in the surroundings getting
familiar with taiga and learn more about local herbs from our knowledgeable guides.
The rest of the day for you is to wander at will; in the evening enjoy a new experience
- Russian 'banya' will steam you until you feel a sense of euphoria and total
relaxation. | | Day 7 | Your
morning after breakfast is free for exploring the surroundings further, perhaps,
for visiting a small lake, formed by a mountain river nearby the camp. In the
afternoon travel to Khakassia with its open steppes
and watch for the most stretched burial mound in the world, its length is 34 kilometres
and you will pass it all by. An evening arrival at the Khakassian
Yurtas Camp Kyug (Joy) where you will be received accordingto the
traditional Khakassian way of welcoming guests to follow by a local folklore performance. |
| Day 8 | Take a tour to the archaeological
reserve, where our camp is, onto the numerous ancient mounds and rock inscriptions.
Take the chance to see the mysterious cult stone pillar, to which people come
to heal. Your evening is free with an opportunity to obtain self-made souvenirs;
later in the evening there will be a Paradise show. | | Day
9 | Today you arrive in Abakan, the capital
of Khakassia, for a visitto the National Museum of Khakassia. From Abakan you
travel to the Valley of Kings, where there is the Great Salbyk Mound, the resting-place
of the Ding-Ling epoch rulers. Returning for overnight in Krasnoyarsk |
| Day 10 | Depart Krasnoyarsk |
| Tour Code | Dates |
Price per person (twin share) |
| SRT1 | 21
May - 30 May 2008 | £1360 |
| SRT2 | 4
Jun - 13 Jun 2008 | £1360 |
| SRT3 | 25
Jun - 4 Jul 2008 | £1360 |
| SRT4 | 11
Jul - 20 Jul 2008 | £1360 |
| SRT5 | 6
Aug - 15 Aug 2008 | £1360 |
| SRT6 | 20
Aug - 29 Aug 2008 | £1360 |
| SRT7 | 4
Sep - 13 Sep 2008 | £1360
offer price £1260
| | SRT8 | 19
Sep - 28 Sep | £1360 |
| Single room/yurt Supplement |
£295 |
| Included
in Cost of Itinerary | | · All accommodation
as mentioned in Siberia | | · Meals including
mineral water and local beer in Siberia | | ·
All transfers in comfortable Mercedes mini-bus in Siberia | | ·
All entrance to museums and park fees in Siberia | | ·
All sightseeing with escorted English speaking guide in Siberia |
| Not Included
in Cost of Itinerary | | Russian
visa | | | | Ask for details |
| Notes |
| 1. Please allow a minimum of four weeks
to obtain Russian visas | | 2.
We can offer extended stay in Moscow or add on in St Petersburg |
| 3. This tour is not exclusive to Regent
Holidays and will run with a minimum of 4 passengers | |
Bookings | | To
confirm a booking, we require a deposit of £350 per person plus a signed
booking form | | This itinerary and quotation is only
a suggestion. Please let us know if you would like to extend your stay and adjustmentsd
to be made to your quotation. | | ITINERARIES
MAY BE SUBJECT TO CHANGE AT SHORT NOTICE DUE TO LOCAL CONDITIONS |
| Please note that all prices shown are subject to availability
at time of booking. | Should
you wish to inquire about this itinerary, or require more information about tailor-making
a tour of Russia - please contact our specialist: Andrea@regent-holidays.co.uk |
