The protected delta. Tour to Astrakhan region

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The endless steppes and the deep—flowing Volga, the ancient Kremlin and the capital of the Golden Horde - the Astrakhan region combines so many unusual and interesting things. A region with an amazing history and unique nature will open its warm embrace to you.

You will travel to the highest point of the Caspian lowland, a large salt lake and the infinitely beautiful Volga Delta with its variety of birds and abundance of vegetation.

Location

Astrakhan

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Tour highlights

Bogdinsky-Baskunchak Nature Reserve

You will see the impressive beauty of Bolshoe Bogdo Mountain and the salt lake Baskunchak, which is similar in its medicinal properties to the Dead Sea

Volga Delta

You will visit the protected part of the Volga Delta — a biosphere reserve that will amaze you with the diversity of its flora and fauna

The capital of the Golden Horde

You will visit the excavation site of Sarai Batu and admire the historical accuracy of the scenery for the film "Horde"

Itinerary

Day 1 - Astrakhan city tour, Astrakhan Museum of Local Lore
Meeting of the group at the airport.
Check—out time is 14:00.
12:00-13:00 Lunch at a cafe in the city.
13:00-16:00 You will find beautiful central streets of the city and a walk through the White City — this is the oldest district of Russian Astrakhan with the Kremlin, which can be called an open-air museum without exaggeration.
You will walk along Lenin Square, see Swan Lake, the Triumphal Arch and the Alley of glory of the heroes of the Astrakhan land, admire the majestic monument to Emperor Peter I, walk along Petrovskaya Embankment overlooking the Volga and see old houses on one of the oldest Astrakhan streets.
The walk will end in the Astrakhan Kremlin.
The main decoration of the city and the constant object of tourists' visits is a unique architectural ensemble, a monument of military engineering art of the second half of the XVI century — the Astrakhan Kremlin.
In 1947, the Astrakhan Kremlin was included in the list of architectural and historical monuments of national importance and placed under state protection.
We will also definitely stop by the Astrakhan Fish Market, a very colorful place where you can buy fish for every taste and just feel the atmosphere of this port city, where oriental bazaars have been noisy for centuries, and merchants were one of the main strata of the population.
16:00-17:00 Visit to the Astrakhan Museum of Local Lore, the exhibition "Gold of the nomads".
The collection of archaeological objects made of precious metals of the Astrakhan Museum-Reserve began to form in the second half of the XX century.
Of particular interest are the gold jewelry of the Sarmatian leader from the famous burial site near the village of Kosika Enotaevsky.
17:00 Transfer to the hotel, check-in, free time.

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Day 2 - Sarai Batu
Breakfast at the hotel.
09:00 Meeting with the guide, departure of the group to the village of Saltpeter.
Today we will make an amazing trip to Sarai Batu, the medieval capital of the Golden Horde.
140 km above Astrakhan, the village of Selitrennoye (Kharabalinsky district of the Astrakhan region) stretches in the steppe.
Looking at the wide desert steppe surrounding the village, it is impossible to believe that one of the capitals of the world, one of the largest centers of civilization, was once located here.
But, nevertheless, it was here, on the hills and mounds of the modern village, that the Golden Horde once settled.
From here the raids and campaigns of the conquerors were carried out, and here lie the ruins of the huge Golden Horde city of Sarai Batu, called the Saltpetre settlement.
11:00 Arrival in the village of Saltpeter.
11:00-13:00 Inspection of the excavation site, a fascinating tour of the scenery of Sarai Batu, the reconstruction city of the Golden Horde, which was built in 2010 in the Kharabalinsky district of the Astrakhan region for the film by Andrei Proshkin The Horde.
When you get to the capital of the Golden Horde, Sarai Batu, the city impresses with maximum historical authenticity, which archaeologists helped to recreate thanks to their long and painstaking work.
13:00-14:00 Lunch.
14:00-16:00 Free time, you can walk along the shore of Akhtuba, ride camels, visit the khan's headquarters, a playground of sand figures, a torture chamber or shoot arrows (for an additional fee).
16:00 Gathering of the group, departure.
18:00 Arrival.

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Day 3 - Volga Delta
06:30 Breakfast at the hotel.
07:00 Gathering of the group, departure from the city, on the road — travel information from the guide.
Bolshoe Bogdo Mountain and the Baskunchak salt lake are unique natural sites, they are part of the Bogdinsky—Baskunchak Nature Reserve.
To the east of Bolshoe Bogdo Mountain there are many caves of karst origin, which are called Singing Rocks.
Bolshoe Bogdo Mountain is the highest point of the Caspian lowland, and the salt lake Baskunchak is similar to the Dead Sea in its medicinal properties.
12:00-13:00 Arrival, lunch.
13:00-14:00 Excursion to the salt lake Baskunchak, visit to the old salt mines.
The salt and mineral mud of the lake are powerful healing agents.
Baskunchak is a unique creation of nature, it is the largest and saltiest of all known salt lakes in the world.
For those who want to plunge into the lake, a shuttle service is organized to places where you can swim (for an additional fee).
14:00-17:00 Guided tour of the slopes of Bolshoe Bogdo mountain, Singing Rocks.
Bolshoe Bogdo Mountain is covered with many legends, one of which says that the mountain was moved here by Buddhist monks from the Urals.
Since then, her peace has been guarded by the spirit of the giant Tsagan Ebugai, who lives on the eastern slope and drives away the uninitiated with terrible sounds.
17:00 Departure to Astrakhan.
22:00-23:00 Arrival in Astrakhan.
Additional mandatory expenses in bad weather (rains) include payment for a transfer to Bolshoe Bogdo Mountain on PAZ buses in the amount of 400 rubles/person.
Transfer to the bathing place on the spot on the UAZ, organized by local residents for an additional fee (from 500 rubles per person) — optional.
Day 4 - Astrakhan Biosphere Reserve
Breakfast at the hotel, room release.
You can leave your belongings in the hotel's luggage room or put them on the bus.
09:00 Departure from Astrakhan, travel information from the guide on the way.
11:00 Arrival at the Biosphere Reserve. The Astrakhan Nature Reserve was established in 1919 to preserve the unique flora and fauna of the Volga Delta.
The Astrakhan Nature Reserve not only protects species in a limited area, but also serves as a source of animal settlement throughout the Volga Delta.
11:00-13:00 Guided tour of the reserve (1 hour by boat and 1 hour ecological trail).
The mysteries of the Caspian jungle are invited to discover an ecological trail — a wooden deck raised above the surface of the earth.
The route of the ecological trail of the Astrakhan Nature Reserve begins from the central cordon of the Damchik section, where the participants of the excursion are located in long motorboats, repeating the shape of a boat-buggy.
13:00-14:00 Lunch, free time.
14:00 Departure to Astrakhan.
16:00 Arrival in Astrakhan.
On the way, tourists flying by plane are delivered to the airport.
Tourists leaving by evening trains can be taken to the railway station or to the hotel (optional).
The travel time is approximate, it depends on the workload of the ferries!
Please note! If for technical reasons it is not possible to organize a tour to the Astrakhan Biosphere Reserve, the tour will be replaced by a trip to the Volga Delta.
The program of the trip to the Volga Delta:
09:00 Meeting with the guide.
Departure from Astrakhan.
The Volga Delta is an incredibly picturesque region, you will see meadows and desert landscapes, forests and reeds, many rivers, lakes, islets and sand dunes.
Among the many channels and small rivers, you will admire the real beauty of the untouched Astrakhan nature, enjoy the unique landscapes that it has created, and just breathe fresh air and have a good rest.
10:30 Arrival at the pier /recreation center.
If the recreation center is an island, then we go to the base from the pier by boat.
10:30-11:00 Meeting at the base, briefing.
11:00-13:00 Boat trip to the Volga Delta accompanied by a huntsman.
Starting a journey along one of the rivers of the Volga delta, after a while you will find yourself in a real water jungle, surrounded by wild islands and hundreds of channels and get acquainted with the unique and amazing world of Astrakhan nature.
The world of the delta is fascinating: chakan, water lilies, water lilies, white swans, ducks, pelicans, cormorants, seagulls, herons, Caspian peals, gentle sun and clear blue sky.
13:00 Arrival at the recreation center.
13:00-16:00 Lunch (soup, second course, salad, drink), stay at the base.
You can swim in the pool (in the warmer months), go fishing (provision of gear for an additional fee) or just walk around the territory.
16:00 Departure to Astrakhan.
17:30 Arrival at the hotel. Free time.

Difficulty

Suitable for everyone

Accommodation

Hotel

2 nights

Comfort

Upscale
Premium

The tour provides accommodation in a selected hotel in Astrakhan in double rooms of the standard category.

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

Hotel	2-local	1-local
Volga-Volga 3* (continental breakfast)	22 800	26 900
Cosmos 4* (breakfast buffet)	26 600	30 700
Azimut 3* (breakfast buffet)	29 900	37 400

The cost of an additional day and an additional payment for early check-in, RUB.:

Hotel	Extra day, 2-bed accommodation	Extra day, 1-bed accommodation	Surcharge for early check-in with 2-bed accommodation	Surcharge for early check-in with 1-bed accommodation
Volga-Volga 3* (continental breakfast)	1375	2750	750	1375
Cosmos 4* (breakfast buffet)	2625	4000	1315	2000
Azimut 3* (breakfast buffet)	3750	6520	1875	3125

Earlier check-in at the hotels after 7:00.

Additionally, on the first day of the tour, you can order breakfast at the hotels.

For tourists arriving in Astrakhan earlier or departing later than the tour dates, the service of booking an additional night's stay is provided.

Check—out time in hotels: check-in after 14:00, room check—out before 12:00.

Volga-Volga 3*

The Volga-Volga Hotel Complex is located in the historical city of Astrakhan, in the Volga Delta. It offers a sauna, free Wi-Fi, a 24-hour front desk and a restaurant.

The rooms of the complex are decorated in an elegant style. They are equipped with air conditioning, a TV, a telephone and a refrigerator. The private bathrooms are equipped with a hairdryer.

The Volga-Volga Complex's restaurant serves European cuisine.

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"Cosmos" 4*

This hotel is located in the center of Astrakhan, next to the main railway station and bus station. It offers modern rooms with flat-screen TVs and soundproof windows. Free parking is available. Free Wi-Fi is available throughout the property.

The rooms at the Cosmos Astrakhan Hotel are decorated in bright colors. They are equipped with air conditioning and a work desk. Each room is equipped with toiletries, a hairdryer and a free bottle of mineral water.

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"Azimuth" 3*

Azimut Astrakhan Hotel is located on the banks of the Volga River. It offers comfortable rooms with free Wi-Fi and satellite TV. The historical center of Astrakhan is just a 5-minute walk away.

All rooms at the Astrakhan Azimut Hotel have a refrigerator and a private bathroom. Some rooms offer views of the Volga River and the Astrakhan Kremlin.

A buffet breakfast with local and international dishes is served every morning in the Azimut's restaurant. Coffee and tea are served in the cozy lobby of SMART Living. Delicious snacks can be purchased at the Grab&Go counter.

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Tour conditions

Group

up to 50 tourists

Minimum age

5 years old

Duration

4 days 3 nights

Group meets at

Astrakhan

Included in price

hotel accommodation (3 nights);
meals according to the program: breakfast and lunch on all days, except breakfast on the 1st day;
transfers to/from the airport and from/to the railway station;
transfer around the city and the region by comfortable minibus/tourist bus;
entrance tickets to sightseeing sites;
tour service and support.

Paid extra

air and railway tickets to Astrakhan and back;
meals not included in the program: dinners;
souvenirs.

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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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The protected delta. Tour to Astrakhan region

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Tour highlights

Itinerary

Accommodation

Tour conditions

Included in price

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It's important to know

Dates and Prices

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