To the valley of the lotuses. Railway cruise to Astrakhan

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Lotus blossom awaits you in the best possible summer adventure. In the middle of summer, a comfortable train will take you to the magical land, where you will have the opportunity to swim in the salt lake Baskunchak, taste the fruits of the melon crops of Astrakhan and, of course, take with you memorable photos – including with beautiful lotuses, which there are few equals in the world.

Tastings, boat trips, our precision and care – “To the Valley of Lotuses” is one of those tours that you can talk about years later.

Location

Russia, Moscow

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Tour highlights

Images from Mars

Let's take original photos against the background of the slopes of the unusual red color of the Bolshoe Bogdo mountain

Secrets of the Astrakhan watermelon

Let's learn how to choose the right watermelons and taste the moon watermelon

The flowering of the "Caspian rose"

Let's enjoy the splendor of the unique Volga Delta and the subtle delicate aroma of the "sea of lotuses"

Itinerary

Day 1 - Departure from Moscow
Self-boarding a tourist train (carriage number, seats will be indicated in the voucher).
13:50 Departure of tourist train No. 925/926 from Paveletsky railway station in Moscow.

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Day 2 - Upper Baskunchak
The time difference is + 1 hour.
Breakfast on the train.
13:30 (08/02/2024) Arrival of the tourist train at the Upper Baskunchak station.
12:49 (08/09/2024) Arrival of the tourist train at the Upper Baskunchak station.
Meeting with guides on the platform, organized passage to buses.
Lunch in the dining room of the sanatorium-dispensary "Baskunchak".
Transfer to the Bogdinsk-Baskunchak Nature Reserve.
Visit to the Bogdinsky-Baskunchak Nature Reserve.
A walk along the ecological route "Legends of the Holy Mountain". You will hear a story about Mount Bogdo, its paleontological value, and the rocks of which it is composed. A variety of bizarre shapes in the form of silhouettes of mythical animals on rocky cliffs give the legends of the mountain a special flavor. Another local attraction is the "Singing Rocks", when the wind gusts they make sounds reminiscent of a church organ.
Transfer to Baskunchak Lake.
Excursion to Lake Baskunchak.
Baskunchak is a unique creation of nature, a kind of depression on the top of a huge salt mountain, extending thousands of meters deep into the earth and covered with a layer of sedimentary rocks. Lake Baskunchak is the oldest salt industry in Russia.
After a swim in the lake, tea with traditional kainars (local pastries, reminiscent of belyashi) on carpets.
To swim on Lake Baskunchak, you will need to transfer to additional vehicles – SUVs.
Transfer to the sanatorium "Baskunchak", changing clothes, rinsing from salt water.
Dinner in the dining room of the sanatorium-dispensary "Baskunchak".
Transfer to the railway station.
21:38 Departure of the tourist train to Astrakhan.

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Day 3 - Astrakhan
The time difference is + 1 hour.
Breakfast on the train.
08:00 Meeting with guides on the platform, organized passage to buses.
Visit to the Astrakhan Kremlin.
You will learn about the history of the birth of Astrakhan, walk along Cathedral Square and shady alleys, see the Astrakhan analogue of the Leaning Tower of Pisa and count the towers of the Kremlin.
Transfer to Astrakhan melon.
A visit to the Astrakhan melon.
During the tour, you will be guided through a real melon, where watermelons and melons are grown, they will tell you about the features of Astrakhan watermelons, and also teach you how to choose a watermelon correctly. At the end of the tour, you will have a tasting of watermelons of several types – red, pink, moon and several varieties of melons.
Transfer by bus and then by boat to the recreation center. Arrival and briefing.
Lunch at the cafe at the recreation center.
Departure for a water excursion.
A boat trip will allow you to enjoy the splendor of the unique Volga Delta (there are only 3 such deltas in the world!) and an incredible natural phenomenon – the flowering of lotuses. You will witness the unique beauty of the spectacle – the flowering of the "Caspian rose". The delicate and delicate fragrance of the relic flower leaves amazing impressions for a lifetime. And as a souvenir, you can take away wonderful photos of a real "sea" of lotuses.
Attention! An excursion to the Lotus fields is only possible for citizens of the Russian Federation! You must have a passport with you during the tour.
Boat transfer to the pier of the recreation center and then to the bus transfer to Astrakhan.
Dinner at a cafe in the city.
Free time for a walk along the embankment.
Transfer to the railway station.
Boarding the train from 23:00.

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Day 4 - Return to Moscow
02:40 Departure of the tourist train to Moscow.
Breakfast on the train.
Day and night on the train.

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Day 5 - Moscow
07:00 Arrival of the tourist train at Paveletsky railway station in Moscow.
The time in the program is indicated approximately. The Company reserves the right to make changes to the tour program without reducing the total volume and quality of services, as well as to cancel the tour and/or offer alternative travel options in case of shortage of the group and cancellation/replacement of rolling stock.

Difficulty

Suitable for everyone

Accommodation

Train

4 nights

Comfort

Midscale
Upscale

The tour provides for travel in wagons of the selected category along the route.

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

Category	Four-seater compartment	SV *on request	SV *on request Single occupancy	Suite *on request	Suite *on request Single occupancy
For adults	64300	94960	155950	114700	197400
For children from 0 to 9 years old inclusive (with location)	63800	93960	-	114700	-
For children from 0 to 4 years old inclusive (without a place)	40100	40100	-	40100*	-

*the price is for 1 child under 9 years old when staying with two adults.

Purchase of an additional seat in the compartment - 29,000 rubles.

The tourist train includes comfortable luxury, SV and compartment carriages.

SUITE 6 compartment	1 upper shelf + 1 lower (unfolds, it turns out the analogy of a bed in size slightly less than 2 bedrooms), bathrobes + slippers, 1 medium + 1 large towel. Personal amenities in the form of a WC with a sink. A soft corner sofa, there is a TV (you can use a USB stick or disks). There are only 12 people in the carriage
sv	2 lower shelves, 1 medium towel for 1 person, mini travel kit (toothbrush + toothpaste, slippers, refreshing napkin). Amenities per carriage. The maximum number of people in a carriage is 18
COMPARTMENT	2 lower and 2 upper shelves. Amenities per carriage. Mini travel kit (toothbrush+ toothpaste, slippers, refreshing napkin). The maximum number of people in a carriage is 36

Tour conditions

Group

up to 50 tourists

Minimum age

7 years old

Duration

5 days 4 nights

Group meets at

Russia, Moscow

Included in price

travel in wagons of the selected category on the route Moscow – Verkhny Baskunchak – Astrakhan – Moscow;
transportation and excursion services, including entrance tickets to the excursion facilities according to the program;
meals according to the program.

Paid extra

air and railway tickets to Moscow and back;
personal expenses;
purchase of an additional seat in the compartment – 29,000 rubles.
meals not specified in the program.

It's important to know

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

Dates and Prices

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1 – 5 Aug, 2025 5 days 4 nights

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