The Great Northern Journey in the Arkhangelsk region

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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", see the waterfall "Holy Spring" and go to Lomonosov's homeland.

You can also try yourself as a bone cutter during the master class and have an interesting time at the interactive exhibition "Museum Submarine".

Location

Arkhangelsk

Sightseeing tours

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Tour highlights

Pomeranian culture

Get to know the traditions and customs of the locals

Golubino Park

You will walk 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 museum "Small Korels". A master class on painting a goat
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.
10:00-11:00 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, 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.
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).
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.
The historical excursion will continue with a master class on painting traditional Pomeranian roe deer in the workshop of the Arkhangelsk Gingerbread Museum (for an additional fee).
Check-in at the hotel.
Free time.
Independent acquaintance with the city.
Dinner on your own.

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Day 2 - Pinezhsky district. Golubino Park. Waterfall "Holy spring". Karst cave
07:00 Breakfast at the hotel.
07:30 Departure to Pinezhsky district.
Travel along the scenic Arkhangelsk — Pinega — Mezen highway, running along rivers, northern villages and karst mountains. 188 km, travel time ~ 3.5–4 hours.
Arrival at Golubino Park.
Tea party with local pastries.
Guided tour along the ecological trail through the protected area of the Pinezhsky Nature Reserve to the ice-free waterfall "Holy Spring" (1-1.5 hours).
A road "paved" with wooden bridges will lead you to the waterfall — this is an ecological trail running through the taiga forest.
You can not get off it, because you will be in the protected area of the Pinezhsky Nature Reserve, and there is a protected, untouched nature around.
You can go straight down to the waterfall, wash your face with ice water and make a wish.
Lunch at the restaurant.
Excursion to the karst cave (1.5–2 hours).
A wide, open, short, but rather steep descent leads into the cave, after overcoming which you will find yourself under a huge underground vault on the bank of a small river.
After walking a little deeper into the cave along a narrow and low passage, you will enter another hall with bizarre ice stalactites and stalagmites.
During the May holidays, an excursion to the karst cave can be replaced by a walk through the Cockroach Den.
Free time.
You can rent equipment, take a walk around the park, and take memorable photos.
17:00-17:30 Departure to Arkhangelsk.
Arrival in Arkhangelsk.
Dinner on your own.

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Day 3 - The Museum of M.V. Lomonosov. Bone-cutting factory and master class
Breakfast at the hotel.
Departure to Lomonosov's homeland.
The village of Lomonosovo is located 4 km east of Kholmogory and 73 km southeast of Arkhangelsk.
Since ancient times, Pomeranians have lived here, went fishing in the White Sea, in the Arctic Ocean.
Mikhail Vasilyevich was born here in 1711. The village is located on one of the islands of the Northern Dvina, opposite Kholmogory.
You leave Arkhangelsk by bus, then in summer you will take a ferry across the Kurkopolka River to the village of Lomonosovo, in winter — crossing / crossing on ice.
During the off-season, if it is impossible to cross to Lomonosovo, we replace the day with a trip to the Antonievsky Monastery.
Guided tour of the bone-cutting factory with a master class.
The Kholmogorsky bone carving factory offers to learn how amazing bone products are created and even create jewelry with their own hands, where, under the guidance of an experienced craftsman, anyone can try themselves as a bone carver.
Lunch at a cafe.
Visit to the Lomonosov Museum.
In honor of the memory of the great Russian scientist M. V. Lomonosov, a historical and memorial museum was opened in his homeland in the village of Lomonosovo, Kholmogorsky district, in 1940.
Departure to the city of Arkhangelsk.
Free time.
Dinner on your own.

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Day 4 - Severodvinsk. Interactive exhibition "Museum submarine". The White Sea
Breakfast at the hotel.
10:00 Car and pedestrian sightseeing tour of Severodvinsk.
Guided tour of the unique interactive exhibition "Museum Submarine" at the Severodvinsk Museum of Local Lore.
You will be able to see what a submarine looks like, where it is being built, and what sounds the submariners hear. You will get acquainted with the features of the structure, control and technology of construction of nuclear submarines.
Northern lunch in a cafe in the city.
Transfer to the shore of the White Sea (10 km, Yagry Island).
A walk along the embankment with a guided tour.
Sandy beaches with a length of more than 4 km form dunes of amazing beauty.
And the Pine Forest of Yagry Island is a specially protected natural area of local importance, created with the aim of preserving the unique pine forest and dune landscape of the Severodvinsk coastline.
Departure to Onega by group minibus (approximately 3 hours journey).
Arrival in Onega, accommodation in a guest house.
Supper. A sauna is optional for an additional fee.

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Day 5 - Vorzogory. Getting to know the Pomeranian culture
Breakfast
Excursion to the ancient White Sea village of Vorzogory with a ferry (summer boat fare is paid an additional 100 rubles per person round trip).
The village is located on the Pomeranian coast of the Onega Bay of the White Sea at Cape Vorzogorsky, 25 km west of the Onega district of Ponga.
During the tour, you will get acquainted with the Pomeranian culture, find out who the Pomeranians are, and their way of life.
Take a walk along the shore of the White Sea, breathe in the sea air.
Lunch.
Free time for a walk.
Return to Onega.
Supper. Sauna for an additional fee.
Day 6 - Free time
Breakfast.
Free time.
Additionally:
In summer, a boat tour to Kiy Island for an additional fee starting from 4,500 rubles per person.
A small speedboat will take you to a welcoming guest house located on a cliff between two bays, 20 meters from the White Sea.
You can walk around Cue Island while playing: imagining that you find yourself in different parts of Russia. Huge rocks, up to 25 meters high. Wide sandy beaches with a gentle entrance to the sea. Healing pine forests full of mushrooms, berries, and flowers.
This is all Cue Island, which also has up to 500 plant species, and the coastal waters are rich in fish.
Return to Onega.
Lunch.
Eviction from the guest house.
Group transfer to Arkhangelsk by minibus.
Arrival in Arkhangelsk at the railway station, the end of the program.

Difficulty

Suitable for everyone

Accommodation

Hotel

3 nights
Guest House

2 nights

Comfort

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Upscale
Premium

The tour includes accommodation in a hotel and guest house.

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

Hotel	Standard Double Room	Surcharge for single occupancy
Artelecom	66 000	9 000
*"Dvina 4"**	67 400	10 000
"The Capital Pomerania"	69 100	11 000
*«Roomi Hotel 4»**	72 300	12 000

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.

For business meetings, the hotel has a conference room equipped with modern equipment.

Talagi International Airport is 14 kilometers away.

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Artelecom Hotel

The Artelecom Hotel 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.

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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Tour conditions

Group

up 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);
transportation and tour services according to the tour program;
museum entrance tickets;
support according to the tour program.

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);
master class on painting the traditional Pomeranian goat;
boat trip to Kiy Island – from 4500 RUB/person.;
surcharge for single occupancy;
transfer to the hotel on the first day;
sauna in the guest house;
personal expenses.

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

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Olga Fateeva

5 Nov, 2024

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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!

5 Nov, 2024

The Great Northern Journey in the Arkhangelsk region

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Tour highlights

Itinerary

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