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Let's celebrate the New Year in the real Russian north!

A New Year's tour in Arkhangelsk is an acquaintance with an amazing city with a beautiful name and a real northern character, with traditions and culture, with cordiality and hospitality. Architectural monuments, the atmosphere of the real north, mysterious caves, sights and the diversity of modern life.

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.

The cost of the tour without accommodation is 26,000 rubles.
The cost of the tour with accommodation is 39,500 rubles.

Location

the city of Arkhangelsk

Sightseeing tours

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Tour highlights

Immersion in history

We will visit the museum of wooden architecture "Malye Korely" and feel the atmosphere of Russia of the XVIII-XIX centuries

Getting to know the capital of Pomerania

Let's go on a sightseeing tour of Arkhangelsk and take a walk along the reserved street

The Tale of the Northern Caves

We will see twilight halls and mysterious galleries, grotto ceilings covered with soft and fragile snowflakes

Itinerary

Day 1 - 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 Sightseeing tour "Arkhangelsk New Year".
The tour introduces the history of the city, the diverse life of modern Arkhangelsk and its New Year traditions.
The embankment of the Northern Dvina, ancient houses, ice sculptures, and the atmosphere of New Year's Arkhangelsk will not leave anyone indifferent.
Excursion to the Museum of folk crafts and crafts.
The museum is engaged in the study and preservation of traditional crafts, as well as conducts research on customs and rituals associated with the White Sea crafts.
We are waiting for thematic exhibition halls, a story about the history of the development of fish and St. John's wort, items of Pomeranian life, fishing and hunting tools for sea animals, a story about the traditions of coastal residents, unique photographic materials and documents of the XIX – XX centuries. and the living room of the Canopy of Raspberries – the famous hero of northern fairy tales.
Excursion to the open-air museum-reserve of wooden architecture "Maly Korely".
This unique museum, opened to the public 50 years ago, has preserved for posterity the unique creations of folk architecture, demonstrating the life and way of life of the Russian northern village for several centuries.
Return to Arkhangelsk after 17:00.
Accommodation at the hotel.
Lunch, dinner — on your own.
Free time in Arkhangelsk to prepare for the New Year's Eve.
New Year's Eve dinner in the restaurant from 22:00 to 02:00 (included in the rate with accommodation).

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Day 2 - Free day
Brunch at the hotel.
Free time for walking around New Year's Arkhangelsk.
Lunch, dinner — on your own.

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Day 3 - Fairy tale of the northern caves, waterfall "Holy Spring"
Breakfast.
08:00 Country tour "The Tale of the Northern Caves" is a real winter trip to the protected land of an unreal northern fairy tale, untouched pristine nature, dense centuries–old forests, rocks, crystal rivers and waterfalls.
You will discover the wonderful world of caves, where eternal cold and darkness keep the secrets of bygone centuries.
The journey time in one direction is 4 hours, stops are made.
Walking along the ecological trail to the ice-free waterfall "Holy Spring".
Through the most beautiful karst logs, through the dense taiga forest, you will go to the unique crystal waterfall, which does not freeze even in winter!
Lunch at the cafe in the middle of the program.
Return to Arkhangelsk.
The journey time in one direction is 4 hours, stops are made.
Arrival in Arkhangelsk after 19:00.
Free time.
Dinner is on your own.

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Day 4 - Severodvinsk, interactive program "Museum submarine". Departure
Breakfast at the hotel.
Room release.
Things in the luggage room.
9:30 a.m. Bus tour "Severodvinsk – the city by the White Sea".
During the tour, we will hear the history of the founding and formation of the city from the time of the Nikolo-Korel Monastery to the grandiose construction of Molotovsk, which was once the name of Severodvinsk, now the Center of Nuclear Shipbuilding.
At the Museum of Local Lore, we will get acquainted with the history of the Russian submarine fleet and the design of submarines during the interactive program "Museum Submarine".
By assembling the "constructor", we learn about technical solutions in the field of designing nuclear submarines, about their internal structure and equipment of premises.
After exploring the city, we will go to the southern coast of the Arctic – to the island of Jagra.
A walk along the embankment and stunning views of the White Sea, century-old pine trees in the vast white expanses and ice hummocks will not leave anyone indifferent.
Return to Arkhangelsk.
The end of the excursion program is after 14:00.
Lunch, dinner — on your own.
Free time.
Self-departure.
Transfers for an additional fee.
Recommended departure from Arkhangelsk after 17:00.

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Difficulty

Suitable for everyone

Accommodation

Hotel

2 nights

Comfort

Upscale
Premium

The cost of the tour without hotel accommodation and without a banquet is 26,000 rubles/person.

You can also book a tour with hotel accommodation.

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

Hotel	Standard rooms	Extra bed (cot)
"Pur-Pillowcase" 4*	39 500	34 500

The surcharge for single occupancy is 8,000 rubles.

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

From 2 to 40 tourists

Minimum age

6 years old

Duration

4 days 3 nights

Group meets at

the city of Arkhangelsk

Included in price

hotel accommodation, when choosing a rate with accommodation;
meals specified in the program:
- 3 breakfasts at the hotel (when choosing a rate with accommodation);
- 1 lunch;
- 1 New Year's Eve dinner (when choosing a rate with accommodation);
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;
accommodation, when choosing a tariff without accommodation;
meals listed as "on their own" or "for an additional fee";
excursions and services listed as "on their own" or "for an additional fee";
personal expenses.

It's important to know

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.

Dates and Prices

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30 Dec, 2025 – 2 Jan, 2026 4 days 3 nights

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Reviews

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Elena Zolotareva

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29 Oct, 2024

The tour was excellently organized; on the last day, a private excursion to Malye Korely was even arranged, just for the two of us.

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New Year in Arkhangelsk