The Great Northern Journey in the Arkhangelsk region

This grand tour of the Arkhangelsk region will leave a lot of impressions! 

You will taste Pomeranian cuisine, visit the museum of wooden architecture "Malye Korely", go on an excursion to Kiy Island and go to Severodvinsk. You can also try yourself as a bone carver during the master class and have an interesting time at the interactive exhibition "Museum Submarine".

The tour is conducted with a group of 4 people or more. It is possible to conduct a tour on any date upon request. 

Location

Arkhangelsk
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$941
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Duration
6 days
5 nights
Departures
6 - 11 Jun
13 - 18 Jun
20 - 25 Jun
27 Jun - 2 Jul
4 - 9 Jul
11 - 16 Jul
18 - 23 Jul
25 - 30 Jul
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Any dates between 21 May and 31 Oct are available.
Accommodation
  • Hotel
    3 nights
  • Guest House
    2 nights
Comfort
  • Midscale
  • Upscale
  • Premium
Difficulty
Easy
Suitable for everyone
Group
From 4 to 20 tourists
Minimum age
7 years old
Group meet at
Arkhangelsk
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Weekdays: 8am - 8pm
Weekends: 8am - 7pm (GMT +3)
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Tour highlights

Picturesque island
Go to Kiy Island, where up to 500 plant species grow, and the coastal waters are rich in fish.
Picturesque expanses
If you wish, you will have the opportunity to go along the ecological trail through the protected area of the Pinezhsky Nature Reserve.
Wooden architecture of the North
Visit the Museum of Wooden Architecture and Folk Art "Malye Korely"

Itinerary

  • Day 1 - Arrival in Arkhangelsk. City tour. The Malye Korely Museum

    Meeting at the railway station or at the Arkhangelsk airport.

    Transfer to the hotel (for an additional fee).

    We leave our things in the luggage room of the hotel.

    11:00 Sightseeing car and walking tour "Welcome to Arkhangelsk".

    The most attractive place in the city is considered to be the embankment of the Northern Dvina, where the tourist hits of Arkhangelsk are located: for example, the monument to Peter I, who once conceived the idea of founding an admiralty here.

    You will visit Cape Pur-Navolok— the founding site of Arkhangelsk.

    In the Living rooms of the Courtyards, on the powerful walls of which even today one can imagine how three centuries ago trade was noisy behind them.

    The guide will show and tell you about the Assumption Church, Solombala Island, the cradle of the Russian navy, and much more.

    Two hours of guided tour — and a lot of new impressions, knowledge about the history of Russia and the development of the Russian North, about modern life and the past of Arkhangelsk.

    Lunch in the best traditions of Pomeranian cuisine.

    Country bus tour to Russia's largest open—air museum - the Museum of Wooden Architecture and Folk art "Malye Korely" (25 km from Arkhangelsk).

    The nature of the North is unique, and here we see it in all its diversity. Majestic firs and pines, delicate grasses, dense forests and clearings, hills and lowlands, a wide horizon and an inviting distance. And against this background, the wooden architecture of the North, the simplicity of natural materials and the rigor of forms.

    After the noisy and dusty city, it's easy to breathe here, the eye enjoys the natural and architectural forms, and the silence is soothing.

    Walking tour of the Northern Arbat.

    A walk along the wooden avenue of Chumbarov-Luchinsky is a journey to a time when every house had its own name, not just an ordinal number. A short old street greets the atmosphere with benches, souvenir shops, cozy cafes and restaurants.

    This avenue is a kind of museum, where the exhibits are wooden houses in which residents of Arkhangelsk lived in the late 19th and early 20th centuries, and it is here that the oldest house, built in 1848, has been preserved.

    Check-in at the hotel.

    Free time.

    Independent acquaintance with the city.

    Dinner on your own.

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  • Day 2 - The Lomonosov Museum. Bone-cutting factory and master class
  • Day 3 - Free day or guided tour for an additional fee
  • Day 4 - Severodvinsk. Guided walk along the embankment and sightseeing tour. Interactive exhibition "Museum Submarine"
  • Day 5 - Cue island. Onega Historical and Memorial Museum Tour
  • Day 6 - Vorzogory. Return to Arkhangelsk
Difficulty
Suitable for everyone
Tour organizer's comments

The tour involves fairly long crossings on dirt roads. Please count your strength and take into account your health condition.

Accommodation

Accommodation
  • Hotel
    3 nights
  • Guest House
    2 nights
Comfort
  • Midscale
  • Upscale
  • Premium

The tour includes accommodation in a hotel and guest house.

Check-in on the tour is not provided.

The standard check–in time is 14:00 and check–out time is before 12:00.

The cost per 1 person, depending on the accommodation (for a group of at least 4 people), RUB.:

HotelStandard Double RoomSurcharge for single occupancy
Artelecom69 00010 000
"Dvina 4*"70 40012 000
"The Capital Pomerania"72 10013 000
«Roomi Hotel 4*»74 60014 800
The Dvina Hotel or Stolitsa Pomorye Hotel or 3 nights
The Dvina Hotel

The Dvina Hotel is located in the center of Arkhangelsk and offers everything you need for a pleasant stay.

The hotel has a library, fitness center, sauna, shuttle service and guided tours. High-speed internet is available throughout the territory. Free parking is provided for cars.

The hotel has rooms of different categories and sizes. Each guest will be able to choose the appropriate option. All rooms are equipped with comfortable beds, functional furniture and modern appliances. The bathroom has high-quality plumbing.

The restaurant serves delicious international cuisine, drinks and light snacks.

For business events, the hotel offers a spacious conference room with the necessary equipment. The staff will help organize the event.

The Local History Museum, Gostiny Dvor and the Lomonosov Drama Theater are within walking distance of the hotel. The distance to the railway station is about four kilometers, and to the airport is 14 kilometers.

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Stolitsa Pomorye Hotel

Stolitsa Pomorye Hotel is located in Arkhangelsk.

The hotel offers a variety of rooms that are equipped with everything necessary for a comfortable stay. Each room has a bathroom with a standard set of sanitary facilities, towels and toiletries.

The on-site restaurant serves European cuisine. There are shops and cafes within walking distance, where you can not only have a delicious meal, but also have a good time.

Talagi International Airport is 14 kilometers away.

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Artelecom Hotel

Artelecom is located in the center of Arkhangelsk. It offers high-speed internet and parking for cars. A shuttle service can be arranged for an additional fee.

The reception staff is always ready to help with any questions.

The hotel has rooms of different categories and sizes. Each room has comfortable furniture and modern appliances.

The nearby cafes and restaurants serve food and drinks for every taste.

Three kilometers from the hotel are the embankment of the Northern Dvina, the Museum of Local Lore, Gostiny Dvor, the Lomonosov Drama Theater, Petrovsky Park, the Northern Maritime Museum, Fuji shopping malls and the Titan Arena. The distance to the airport is about 13 kilometers, and the train station is just over 2 kilometers away.

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The Roomi Hotel

Roomi is located in the very center of Arkhangelsk.

The hotel has rooms for one and two people. They have everything you need, and if necessary, you can order an extra bed. Each room has a private bathroom with toiletries and towels. Laundry services are available for an additional fee.

The hotel has a hot water supply system, so there will always be water in the rooms, even if the hot water is turned off in the city.

The hotel has a restaurant where you can have breakfast, lunch and dinner.

There is a bus stop and a chain store 200 meters from the hotel. The train station is 2.7 km away, and the airport is 13 km away.

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Guest House 2 nights

Tour conditions

Group
From 4 to 20 tourists
Minimum age
7 years old
Duration
6 days 5 nights
Group meets at
Arkhangelsk

Included in price

  • meals included in the tour program (5 breakfasts, 6 lunches, 2 dinners);
  • accommodation in the selected hotel;
  • transportation and tour services according to the tour program;
  • entrance tickets to museums.

Paid extra

  • air or railway tickets to Arkhangelsk and back;
  • meals not specified in the tour program or specified "independently";
  • boat trip to the village of Vorzogory – 100 rubles/person (in summer);
  • Pinezhye Beauty Tour:
    • with departure from the bus station – 6500 rubles / person.;
    • with departure from the Dvina and Stolitsa Pomorye hotels – 6800 rubles/person.
  • surcharge for single occupancy;
  • transfer to the hotel on the first day;
  • sauna in the guest house (by prior reservation);
  • personal expenses.

It's important to know

Are plane tickets included in the price of the tour?

Air and railway tickets are not included in the price of the tour. You can purchase them yourself or contact us for help.

Is insurance included in the price of the tour?
Are there any possible changes in the program?

Dates and Prices

  • Individual dates available on request
    21 May – 31 Oct
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  • $941
    6 – 11 Jun 6 days 5 nights
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  • $941
    13 – 18 Jun 6 days 5 nights
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  • $941
    20 – 25 Jun 6 days 5 nights
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  • $941
    27 Jun – 2 Jul 6 days 5 nights
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  • $941
    4 – 9 Jul 6 days 5 nights
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Reviews Leave a review

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    Natalia Nesmiyanova
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    3 Jun, 2026
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    My 4-day trip to Arkhangelsk in February 2026 left me with unforgettable memories. Many thanks to “Big Country” and to Yulia, the local coordinator in Arkhangelsk, for the excellent organization and the fascinating excursions. I was especially impressed by the beautiful northern landscapes, the variety of museums, and the warmth and hospitality of the local people. I enjoyed the trip so much that I wished I could have stayed longer.
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    Vera
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    7 May, 2026
    Good afternoon! We were on the "Northern Lights Hunt" tour in Arkhangelsk from March 2 to 5. Overall, everything was very well organized, and we would especially like to thank our guide Marina for the informative excursions and her warm, caring attitude toward us throughout the trip. Unfortunately, because of the weather, we didn’t get a chance to see the Northern Lights, which was a bit disappointing. Still, thank you very much for the wonderful trip and the excellent organization.
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    Olga Fateeva
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    5 Nov, 2024
    I really enjoyed the trip—thanks to the tour managers! Everything was well-organized and clearly planned. I especially appreciated how quickly they responded to any questions I had and explained everything patiently. Even though I was traveling solo, all the excursions felt lively and engaging. It was a bit disappointing that the last tour was canceled, but I appreciated the advance notice, which gave me the chance to arrange a visit on my own. I’ll definitely recommend you!