The cities of the Golden Ring are full of wonders and magic for the New Year! 

Treat yourself and your children to a real fairy tale at the Snow Maiden's residence, spend an unforgettable three days and immerse yourself in the history of Kostroma and Yaroslavl. 

You will visit an interactive tour with a cheese sommelier, learn about the peculiarities of moose and see the most beautiful temples.

Location

Yaroslavl
from
$379
+ tickets to the starting point of the tour
No need to pay now
Duration
3 days
2 nights
Departures
30 Dec - 1 Jan, 2027
Accommodation
  • Hotel
    2 nights
Comfort
  • Upscale
  • Premium
Difficulty
Easy
Suitable for everyone
Group
From 1 to 50 tourists
Minimum age
6 years old
Group meet at
Yaroslavl
Contact the tour coordinator
Weekdays: 8am - 8pm
Weekends: 8am - 7pm (GMT +3)
Or text us in messengers

Tour highlights

Snow Maiden's Tower
Let's meet the real ice beauty Snow Maiden
Moose Farm
We will feed the moose by hand at the Sumarokovskaya moose farm
Cheese Stories
A cheese sommelier will take us through the halls of an ancient mansion, telling us how and where the first cheese appeared

Itinerary

  • Day 1 - Meeting in Yaroslavl. Transfer to Kostroma, Snow Maiden's Terem, Flax and Birch Bark Museum, New Year's banquet

    10:30-11:15 Meeting with a guide at Yaroslavl Main Square in Yaroslavl (at the monument to S. Mamontov).

    Transfer to Kostroma (~70 km).

    The beginning of the excursion program.

    A travel excursion – the Russian province holds incredible secrets and stories: we will remember the first female cosmonaut; one of the outstanding mathematicians of the twentieth century; a self-taught architect, whose creations are still adorning our cities; and find out why salt was worth its weight in gold.

    Lunch at a cafe in the city.

    Kostroma city Sightseeing tour

    Kostroma is the pearl of the Golden Ring of Russia.

    A city with a centuries-old history and beautifully preserved architecture of the XVIII-XIX centuries.

    You will see the central square of the city, affectionately called the "frying pan", an ensemble of shopping malls, offices, a fire tower, a guardhouse, a monument to the patriot of the Russian land, Ivan Susanin, the gazebo of A.N. Ostrovsky and much more.

    Visit the Epiphany Cathedral on the territory of the second Kostroma Kremlin, where the most valuable Miraculous icon of the Fedorovskaya Mother of God is kept.

    Interactive tour to the Snow Maiden's Cave with a visit to the ice room.

    We have prepared a fabulous miracle for you – a meeting with the ice beauty Snow Maiden! Open the doors to the winter fairy tale and get to know the Snow Maiden personally.

    In a cozy Chamber with carved patterns, she welcomes dear guests and shares the secrets of winter magic.

    Fairy tales come to life here, and funny brownies create a mood.

    A visit to the Holy Trinity Ipatievsky Monastery is one of the main spiritual symbols of Kostroma.

    The history of the Romanov royal dynasty began here, and the silence of centuries and the breath of Orthodox tradition resound here.

    You will visit the majestic Trinity Cathedral and see unique fresco paintings, learn about the fate of Mikhail Romanov, hear legends and historical facts that forever changed the course of Russian history.

    A visit to the Museum of Flax and Birch Bark is an excursion to the heart of Kostroma crafts.

    This is not just an exhibition, but a real journey through the centuries, where traditions, the smells of the village and the rustle of birch bark patterns come to life.

    Here you will learn how elegant fabrics and clothes that can warm the soul are born from simple linen straw, and whole works of art are created from birch bark.

    Here, every object has a history and the warmth of the hands of craftsmen.

    And in the store you can buy linen products from manufacturers at reasonable prices.

    18:30 Transfer to the hotel.

    New Year's Banquet (for an additional feepayment).

    1 more photo
  • Day 2 - Sumarokovskaya moose farm, "Cheese stories"
  • Day 3 - Yaroslavl, museum complex "Music and Time", Yaroslavl Art Museum
Difficulty
Suitable for everyone

Accommodation

Accommodation
  • Hotel
    2 nights
Comfort
  • Upscale
  • Premium

The tour includes hotel accommodation.

The cost of the tour for 1 person with 2-bed accommodation, rub.:

Hotel

Adult

Children (up to 14 years old)

Surcharge for single occupancy

Moskovskaya zastava 3* (attic)

27500

26500

5000

Moskovskaya zastava 3* (standard)

28500

27500

5000

Snow Maiden 3* (standard)

27500

26500

5000

Shelestov 3* (standard)2750026500
Volga 4* (improved standard)

32000

31000

8000

I am a 4* hotel (standard)

32000

31000

8000

Discount on the additional place — 1,000 rubles.

Hotel or Hotel or 2 nights
Hotel
5 more photos
Another option
Hotel
2 more photos
Another option
Hotel
1 more photo
Another option
Hotel
7 more photos
Another option
Hotel
5 more photos

Tour conditions

Group
From 1 to 50 tourists
Minimum age
6 years old
Duration
3 days 2 nights
Group meets at
Yaroslavl

Included in price

  • accommodation in the selected hotel according to the tour program;
  • Meals: 2 breakfasts + 3 lunches;
  • transportation service according to the program (for a group of less than 20 people, a minibus is provided);
  • museum entrance tickets;
  • guided tour service according to the program.

Paid extra

  • air and railway tickets to Yaroslavl and back;
  • meals not included in the tour program;
  • Kostroma cheese tasting;
  • additional payment for a special menu (vegetarianism, diets, etc.) – 500 rubles. for one 1 lunch;
  • New Year's banquet:
    • Volga Restaurant (Volga Hotel):
      • adult – 18,500 rubles.;
      • children 6-12 years old – 5,500 rubles.;
    • Slavyansky restaurant (city center. Within walking distance from the Moskovskaya Zastava hotel)
      • adult – 12,500 rubles.;
      • children (approximately) – 6500 rubles.;
    • Svetla Gornitsa (at the common table) (second room in the Snegurochka hotel, entrance from the street):
      • adult – 12,500 rubles.;
      • children aged 10-17 years – 9500 rubles.;
      • children 2-9 years old – 6500 rubles.;
    • Shelestov (Shelestov Hotel):
      • adult – 11,500 rubles.;
      • children 6-12 years old – 7,500 rubles. (children from 6 years old, animation for children 6-12 years old in a separate hall, they are there without any movement to the hall to their parents, come closer to the chimes to meet NG together, then return to a separate hall).

It's important to know

Are plane and train tickets included in the tour price?

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

Is insurance included in the price of the tour?

Dates and Prices

  • $379
    30 Dec, 2026 – 1 Jan, 2027 3 days 2 nights
    Submit request
    No need to pay now

Reviews Leave a review

  • M
    Marina
    about provider
    19 Mar, 2026
    Everything was well organized. All the tour information was sent in advance, we were met promptly, and the hotel check-in was quick and smooth.
  • S
    Shorena
    about provider
    9 Nov, 2025
    I’m grateful to the tour provider, overall, I really enjoyed the trip. My only comment is about the meals. For example, I don’t eat meat or dairy products, and when filling out the questionnaire, I clearly listed everything I strictly avoid. When I arrived at the café for lunch, I double-checked about getting a meat-free meal, and they assured me they had my information and would serve a suitable option. I trusted that, but after just a few spoonfuls of borscht, I found pieces of meat which was quite disappointing and irresponsible. As a result, I was left half hungry, since I could only eat a small piece of pollock with some potatoes and salad and the portions were very small. I also wasn’t happy with lunch at the Slavyansky restaurant: the borscht they planned to serve as a "meat-free" dish was clearly cooked in meat broth, so I had to refuse it. The portion of cod there was maybe about 100 grams, served with rice, so at least I didn’t stay completely hungry. In conclusion, I’d really like to see dietary requests taken more seriously. Some travelers may also have allergies, so if someone writes that they don’t eat certain foods, it’s important to pay close attention to that.
    Photo Big Country Travel
    Big Country Travel
    Hello Shorena, Thank you for your feedback! We’re glad to hear that you enjoyed the trip overall. We’ll definitely share your comments with our colleagues in the region to help improve the catering quality on future tours. We hope that despite this issue, you’ll choose us again to organize your next trip around Russia!