A fairy tale of the Russian North. Arkhangelsk

The Tale of the Russian North is an exciting, full of drive, romance and adventure tour to the shores of the White Sea! 

Let's go to the place where good-quality chopped five-walls stand on the edges of ancient dense forests, where ancient legends and legends come to life in mysterious ice caves, and the boundless expanses of the White Sea beckon with the harsh, but so attractive romance of the North! 

Once in Maly Korely, we will find ourselves in a northern village of the XVIII-XIX centuries: peasant huts, slender tent temples of Kargopol, Mezen, Pinega, Podvinya surrounded by a winter northern forest create a feeling of patriarchy and extraordinary peace.

Location

the city of Arkhangelsk
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$255
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Duration
3 Days
2 Nights
Departures
  • Group departures
    • Dates for next season
    • 2 – 4 January, 2025
    • 6 – 8 January, 2025
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Accommodation
  • Hotel
    2 nights
Comfort
  • Upscale
  • Premium
Difficulty
Easy
Suitable for everyone
Group
Up to 40 people
Minimum age
6 years old
Group meet at
the city of Arkhangelsk
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Tour highlights

The Small Korels Museum
We will visit the museum of wooden architecture and feel the atmosphere of Russia of the XVIII-XIX centuries
The enchanting beauties of Pinezhye
Let's admire the untouched nature and descend into the unique Pinezh caves
Getting to know the capital of Pomerania
Let's go on a sightseeing tour of Arkhangelsk and take a walk along the reserved street

Itinerary

  • Day 1 - Arrival. Maly Korely Museum, sightseeing tour of Arkhangelsk

    Arrival in Arkhangelsk

    Independent check-in at the hotel. 

    Things in the luggage room.

    Earlier check-in is subject to availability. Guaranteed – for an additional fee.

    9:45 Meeting with the guide at the accommodation hotel

    10:00 Country tour to the Museum of Wooden Architecture and Folk Art "Maly Korely"

    Malye Korely is one of the largest open–air museum-reserves of wooden architecture in Russia and the main attraction of Arkhangelsk. 

    Once in Maly Korely, you will find yourself in a northern village of the XVIII-XIX centuries: peasant huts, slender tent temples of Kargopol, Mezen, Pinega, Podvinya surrounded by a winter northern forest create a feeling of patriarchy and extraordinary peace.

    A tour of one section of the museum.

    Free time for self-inspection and participation in the festivities "Pomorskie New Year", buying souvenirs.

    Return to Arkhangelsk.

    14:00-15:00 Lunch at the cafe. 

    Check-in to the rooms

    15:00 Sightseeing tour "Arkhangelsk – the capital of Pomerania".

    On the shore of the Northern Dvina on the cape with the mysterious name "Pur-Navolok" you will learn about why the city was founded here and how it got its name, get acquainted with the centuries-old history: from the times when brisk trade was booming here, Peter the Great founded the first state shipyard and launched the first commercial the ship "St. Paul". 

    You will hear about famous people, about Arctic expeditions, the first of which set off from the docks of Arkhangelsk, about the sights located along the embankment of the Northern Dvina.

    17:00 Visit to the historical and architectural complex "Arkhangelsk Gostiny Dvory".

    The Arkhangelsk Museum of Local Lore is one of the oldest museums in Russia: in 2022 it turned 185 years old. 

    The excursion "Meet Gostiny Dvor!" is a journey into the past, opening the pages of the history of Arkhangelsk and more than three hundred years of the history of Arkhangelsk Gostiny Dvor. 

    The merchant chambers of the Russian Gostiny Dvor of the XVII century and the ceremonial halls of the XVIII century house exhibitions and expositions. 

    Free time

    Dinner on your own.

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  • Day 2 - "Beauty of Pinezhye", waterfall "Holy spring", Krasnogorsk Bogoroditsky monastery
  • Day 3 - Severodvinsk, Severodvinsk Museum of Local Lore. Departure
Difficulty
Suitable for everyone

Accommodation

Accommodation
  • Hotel
    2 nights
Comfort
  • Upscale
  • Premium

The tour includes accommodation in a hotel.

The cost of the tour for 1 person, depending on the accommodation, RUB.:

HotelStandard roomsExtra bed (cot)
"The Capital of Pomerania" 3*26 500
"Pur-Pillowcase" 4*29 50024 000

The surcharge for single occupancy is 6,000 rubles.

All excursions start from the hotel "Pur-Navolok", as the hotels "Pur-Navolok" and "Capital of Pomerania" are located nearby, so accommodation within the specified tour is made in the specified hotels. 

"The Capital of Pomerania" or "Pur-Pillowcase" 2 nights
"The Capital of Pomerania"

The Stolitsa Pomorye Hotel is located in the center of Arkhangelsk, on the historical cape Pur-Navolok. Stolitsa Pomorye Hotel offers a 24-hour front desk and rooms with free Wi-Fi.

The elegant rooms of the hotel are classically decorated in warm colors. They are equipped with a private bathroom and a flat-screen TV. Some rooms offer views of the Northern Dvina River.

The Barolo restaurant on the ground floor serves European cuisine. A sparkling wine breakfast is served on Saturdays.

The hotel is 450 metres from the 17th century Gostiny Dvor and 400 metres from Lenin Square.

Stolitsa Pomorye Hotel is just 300 metres from Troitskiy Prospekt bus stop. Arkhangelsk Central Train Station is a 10-minute drive away, and Arkhangelsk Airport is 13 km away.

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Another option
"Pur-Pillowcase"

Pur-Navolok Hotel is located in the center of Arkhangelsk, a 5-minute walk from Panorama Shopping Center. The hotel provides a range of facilities for relaxing holidays: a wellness and spa center, a steam bath, a massage room and a sauna.

The on-site restaurant serves European and Russian cuisine.

The classic rooms at the hotel feature a flat-screen TV with cable channels, a minibar, an electric kettle and a private bathroom with a bathtub and free toiletries.

Other facilities include free Wi-Fi, a fitness center, a business center and a meeting/banquet room.

Gostiny Dvor Museum and Exhibition Complex is a 5-minute walk away, Arkhangelsk Regional Museum of Local Lore is a 7—minute walk away, and the City Hall is a 10—minute walk away.

Arkhangelsk Train Station is 3.5 km from Pur-Navolok Hotel, while Talagi Airport is 14 km away.

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Tour conditions

Group
up to 40 tourists
Minimum age
6 years old
Duration
3 days 2 nights
Group meets at
the city of Arkhangelsk

Included in price

  • hotel accommodation;
  • meals specified in the program: 2 breakfasts at the hotel, 3 lunches;
  • guided tour service according to the program;
  • transportation services according to the program;
  • entrance tickets.

Paid extra

  • air and railway tickets to Arkhangelsk and back;
  • transfer;
  • meals listed as "on their own";
  • excursions and services listed as "on their own" or "for an additional fee";
  • personal expenses.

It's important to know

Personal equipment you need for the tour

The program involves a long (up to 3 hours) stay outdoors. It is necessary to have warm clothes and comfortable warm shoes for walking in the winter forest. Warm, comfortable, waterproof clothing and shoes are recommended for visiting caves.

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Dates and Prices

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    2 – 4 Jan, 2025 3 days 2 nights
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    6 – 8 Jan, 2025 3 days 2 nights
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Reviews

  • EZ
    Elena Zolotareva
    29 Oct, 2024
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    The tour was excellently organized; on the last day, a private excursion to Malye Korely was even arranged, just for the two of us.
    29 Oct, 2024
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