The mysterious North. New Year holidays in the Arkhangelsk region for 3 days

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Treat yourself to a fabulous New Year's vacation in the Arkhangelsk region!

A real snow—white winter, the fascinating nature of Pinezhye, the interesting architecture of Arkhangelsk and Severodvinsk, traditions carefully preserved in Small Korels - this and much more await you on a three-day trip.

Discover your mysterious North — so diverse and vast, unique and attractive, sincere and hospitable.

Location

Arkhangelsk

Sightseeing tours

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Tour highlights

Pearls of the North

You will visit the port cities and learn about their glorious past during sightseeing tours

The Tale of the Northern Caves

You will see underground karst caves and systems, the largest and most numerous in the European part of Russia

Picturesque Small Villages

Visit one of Russia's best open-air wooden architecture museums with peasant huts and impressive temples

Itinerary

Day 1 - Arrival. Getting to know Arkhangelsk and Severodvinsk
Arrival in Arkhangelsk.
Independent check-in at the hotel. Things can be left in the luggage room.
Earlier check-in is subject to availability. Guaranteed – for an additional fee.
8:45 Meeting with the guide at the accommodation hotel.
Country tour "Severodvinsk — the city by the White Sea".
Sightseeing tour of Severodvinsk.
Severodvinsk is the second largest city in the Arkhangelsk region, a hardworking city, an industrial and port giant. You 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", you will learn about technical solutions in the field of design and construction technology of nuclear submarines, about their internal structure and equipment of premises.
Transfer to the shore of the White Sea, to the island of Jagra.
The southern coast of the Arctic, century-old pine trees in the vast white expanses and the icy hummocks of the White Sea will not leave anyone indifferent.
Lunch at the cafe.
Sightseeing tour "Arkhangelsk – the capital of Pomerania". Arkhangelsk is a city with a beautiful name, the first commercial seaport in Russia, founded at the end of the XVI century by decree of Ivan the Terrible.
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.
Walking along the protected street of the city. Unique Pomeranian houses with carved architraves, elegant porches, and spacious merchant estates have been preserved here. Monuments to northern storytellers and their heroes, souvenir shops and cafes are located along the street.
Free time.
Dinner on your own.

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Day 2 - Pinezh caves, waterfall "Holy spring", Krasnogorsk Bogoroditsky monastery
Breakfast at the hotel.
8:00 Country tour "The Tale of the Northern caves" – an unforgettable experience for a lifetime!
The journey time in one direction is 4 hours, stops are made.
A real winter trip to the Pinezhye Zapovednoye!
To the edge of an unreal northern fairy tale, untouched pristine nature, dense centuries-old forests and unique northern caves, rocks, bubbling crystal rivers and waterfalls.
The Pinezh caves are a unique natural phenomenon: underground karst caves and systems, the largest and most numerous in the European part of Russia.
You will discover the wonderful world of caves, where eternal cold and darkness keep the secrets of bygone centuries.
Walking along the ecological trail to the ice-free waterfall "Holy Spring" (about 1.5 km).
Departure to Krasnaya Gorka to the Krasnogorsk Bogoroditsky Monastery (inactive).
Climbing the mountain, travelers can enjoy a majestic, breathtaking panorama of the Pinezhye.
You will find a fascinating story about the Red Hill, which was called the Black Hill several centuries ago.
Lunch at the cafe in the middle of the program.
Return to Arkhangelsk.
The journey time in one direction is 4 hours.
Arrival in Arkhangelsk after 20:00.
Free time.
Dinner on your own.

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Day 3 - Small Corals. Departure
Breakfast at the hotel.
Room release.
Things in the luggage room.
Country excursion to the museum-reserve "Small Korely".
Malye Korely is Russia's best open–air museum of wooden architecture and the main attraction of Arkhangelsk.
Once in Maly Korely, you will find yourself in Russia of the XVIII-XIX centuries: peasant huts, slender tent temples of Kargopol, Mezen, Pinega, Podvinya and beautiful northern pines stretching to the sky 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 traditional New Year festivities "Pomorskie New Year".
Return to Arkhangelsk.
Lunch at the cafe.
The end of the excursion program is after 16:00.
Self-departure.
Transfers for an additional fee.
Recommended departure from Arkhangelsk after 19:00.

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Difficulty

Suitable for everyone

Accommodation

Hotel

4 nights

Comfort

Basic+
Upscale

The tour includes accommodation in a hotel.

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

Hotel	Double room	Single room	Extra bed (cot)
*"Pur-Pillowcase 4"**	29 500	35 500	24 000
*"Capital of Pomerania 3"**	26 500	32 500	—

The Pur-Navolok Hotel is a modern hotel that offers accommodation in 164 cozy rooms of various categories, each of which is equipped with everything necessary for a comfortable stay and rest.

The rooms have comfortable furniture, modern appliances and wireless internet access.

The hotel's restaurant serves delicious Russian and European cuisine daily. The bar offers a wide selection of drinks to suit all tastes. The hotel also has a lobby bar, which is open 24 hours a day.

The hotel is located in a convenient location, close to developed infrastructure and famous architectural monuments.

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Tour conditions

Group

From 2 to 40 tourists

Minimum age

7 years old

Duration

3 days 2 nights

Group meets at

Arkhangelsk

Included in price

accommodation in the selected hotel;
meals specified in the program (2 breakfasts at the hotel, 3 lunches);
excursion and transport services according to the program;
entrance tickets.

Paid extra

air and railway tickets to and from Arkhangelsk;
meals, excursions and services listed as "on your own" or "for an additional fee";
transfers from/to the railway station and to the airport.

It's important to know

The tour program assumes 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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2 – 4 Jan, 2026 3 days 2 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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