The mysterious North. New Year's trip to the Arkhangelsk region

We invite you to a big New Year's trip from the ancient city of Kargopol to the first commercial sea port of Russia – Arkhangelsk. A real snow-white winter, harsh and fascinating nature. Majestic architecture and carefully preserved traditions. Discover your mysterious North – so diverse and vast, unique and attractive, sincere and hospitable.

Location

Northern Railway, Nyandoma station
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Duration
6 Days
5 Nights
Departures
  • Group departures
    • 31 December, 2024 – 5 January, 2025
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Accommodation
  • Guest House
    3 nights
  • Hotel
    2 nights
Comfort
  • Basic+
  • Upscale
Difficulty
Easy
Suitable for everyone
Group
Up to 40 people
Minimum age
7 years old
Group meet at
Northern Railway, Nyandoma station
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Weekends: 8am - 7pm (GMT +3)
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Tour highlights

Authentic Kargopol cuisine
Tasting local dishes will add authenticity to the tour and allow you to taste the unique flavors of this region
The atmosphere of the New Year
A festive banquet in a cozy atmosphere with contests, games and New Year fireworks will create an unforgettable holiday atmosphere
Small Corels
Immerse yourself in the northern culture and explore the rich heritage of this region in the museum-reserve
Climbing the peaks of Kenozersky Park
You will walk through the picturesque places of the national park, climb the Khizhgora and enjoy the beauty of nature and panoramic views
Fabulous northern landscapes of Pinezhye
You will see pristine nature, dense forests, crystal clear rivers and mysterious caves

Itinerary

  • Day 1 - Meeting. Sightseeing tour and Kargopol Museum

    Arrival at Nyandoma station.

    10:30 Meeting of tourists at the main entrance to the railway station from the platform.

    Transfer to Kargopol.

    Travel time is 1.5 hours.

    Arrival in Kargopol. 

    Things in the hotel's luggage room. 

    Meeting with the guide.

    Lunch at the cafe.

    Walking sightseeing tour of the most wonderful and memorable places of the city. 

    In the city center you will see a high bell tower with a triumphal arch in the first tier, which was built by Russian craftsmen to meet Empress Catherine the Great, as well as the cathedral of the time of Ivan the Terrible.

    Visit to the Kargopol Museum, the exhibition "Kargopolye since ancient times"

    The exhibition presents the history of the Kargopol fortress, objects of excavations of the XVII century, including weapons, cannons, and cannons. 

    Visitors will be presented with a unique icon "Boris and Gleb against the background of the burning Kargopol fortress", painted "1700 May 1 day" in memory of the miraculous rescue of Kargopol from fire, they will tell about the siege of the Kargopol fortress by Polish-Lithuanian detachments in 1612 and the successes of the Kargopol people.

    Free time.

    Dinner on your own.

    23:00-02:30 Festive New Year's banquet in the cafe.

  • Day 2 - Kenozersky National Park and a trip to the village of Lyadiny
  • Day 3 - Villages of Oshevenskoye and Saunino
  • Day 4 - Severodvinsk and Arkhangelsk
  • Day 5 - Pinezh caves, waterfall "Holy spring", Krasnogorsk Bogoroditsky monastery
  • Day 6 - Small Corals. Departure
Difficulty
Suitable for everyone

Accommodation

Accommodation
  • Guest House
    3 nights
  • Hotel
    2 nights
Comfort
  • Basic+
  • Upscale

The tour includes accommodation in hotels.

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

Hotel2-local1-local
"Kargopol"/"Capital of Pomerania" 3*73 00085 000

When choosing a double room, tell the manager which room is required: with two single beds or one double bed.

Kargopol 3 nights

Kargnopol Hotel is located in the city of the same name in the Arkhangelsk region. For the convenience of guests, there is a 24-hour front desk and parking. Excursions to local attractions are organized for those who wish.

The room fund is represented by cozy and bright rooms, which are decorated in a classic style. Each has everything you need for a comfortable stay. The private bathroom includes plumbing equipment. Laundry services are available.

Grocery stores can be found nearby, as well as catering facilities. The hotel has a bar where you can enjoy a variety of drinks and light snacks.

The area is popular for hiking, fishing and active sports. Vacationers can buy souvenirs. Kotlas Airport is 670 km away, and the bus station is a few minutes' walk away.

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"The Capital of Pomerania" 2 nights

Tour conditions

Group
up to 40 tourists
Minimum age
7 years old
Duration
6 days 5 nights
Group meets at
Northern Railway, Nyandoma station

Included in price

  • accommodation according to the tour program;
  • 2 meals a day (5 breakfasts, 6 lunches, New Year's dinner); 
  • excursion service according to the program;
  • transportation services according to the program;
  • entrance tickets.

Paid extra

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

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 comfortable clothes and shoes for walking in the forest. 

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Dates and Prices

  • from
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    31 Dec, 2024 – 5 Jan, 2025 6 days 5 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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