Tourists reviews of vacations in Russia - Page 16

A truly wonderful tour: breathtaking nature, friendly people, plenty of activity, smooth organization, and above all, an excellent guide.

Thank you for a captivating trip to Kunashir! I got exactly what I was hoping for: stunning views, hiking, and swimming in the sea, lake, river, and thermal springs. The weather treated us to a full range of experiences, from pleasant sunshine to a storm on the way back. A huge thank you to our guide, Mikhail, for his care, patience, attentiveness, and the great atmosphere he created throughout our stay on Kunashir.

The tour was thrilling. A lot of impressions. Everything was great. I enjoyed every part of it. Thank you very much!

A truly fascinating tour. Our guide Svetlana made it not only informative and engaging but also heartfelt! We visited beautiful places that have preserved traces of important historical events and the legacy of many great figures of Russia over the centuries. At the end of the trip, Svetlana, with her characteristic warmth, organized a swim in the Teza River for us - a perfect refreshment after a hot day!

The tour took place from June 27 to July 2, 2024. Since I live in the Central Federal District, I was truly impressed by the landscapes and nature of Northwestern Russia, Karelia and parts of the Arkhangelsk region. I’ll remember these places for a long time; they’re so different from where I live. I really liked Petrozavodsk, it’s a cozy, compact, and clean city with many interesting historic buildings and a beautiful promenade along Lake Onega. The excursion to Kizhi Island was not particularly impressive: it was hot, there were swarms of gadflies, and our guide scared us a bit at the beginning with warnings about vipers. Still, the huge 22-domed wooden Church of the Transfiguration was truly awe-inspiring. I skipped the ethnographic exhibition in the peasant house because I was too tired. The rest of the trip: visits to Ruskeala Mountain Park, Valaam Island, and especially the Solovetsky Archipelago, I absolutely loved. I hope to come back and spend more time there someday. The Kivach Nature Reserve and its waterfall, however, didn’t impress me much, there are plenty of similar sights in other regions. Our guide Alexandr from Medvezhyegorsk, who led the tour about the construction of the White Sea–Baltic Canal, stood out for his passion and genuine love of local history. I’d also like to highlight Maria, our guide on the Solovetsky Monastery tour, she was fantastic. She always waited patiently for everyone to gather, spoke clearly and knowledgeably about historical and religious topics, and answered all our questions. Her tour was both informative and engaging! Wonderful work ! I also really enjoyed the optional walking tour “The History of Solovki Prison Camp”, it was fascinating.

Everything was very well organized.

I’d wanted to visit Plyos for a long time. I hadn’t originally planned to see the nearby cities, Kostroma, Yaroslavl, and Nerekhta, but since they were part of the tour, I decided to go for it, and I’m very grateful for such a wonderful trip. Unfortunately, I wasn’t able to make it to Nerekhta on Friday morning, so I missed that part of the tour. I was absolutely delighted with the Moskovskaya Zastava Hotel. Even though I had initially considered booking a more expensive place, I didn’t regret my choice for a moment. The location is perfect, right on the embankment, across from the legendary Old Pier (where the film "A Cruel Romance" was shot). I spent both evenings walking along the river, enjoying the views of the Volga and the surrounding nature. I’ve already recommended this hotel to all my friends and family. I stayed in a room overlooking May 1st Street; the hotel itself is housed in a beautiful old mansion. The staff were attentive and friendly, and the breakfasts were excellent (and I’m quite picky about food). Kostroma completely won me over, it’s a city for lovers, really a city for everyone. I visited the Cheese Museum on my own. The second day was spent in Plyos, an absolute paradise. I’m sure I’ll return someday and stay overnight. We took a riverboat to Plyos, and our guide Natalia, a native of Kostroma, was wonderful, she shared so many fascinating stories about the Volga towns and their culture. I only wish we’d had a bit more time for excursions and sightseeing in Yaroslavl, it definitely deserves a separate trip. I highly recommend this tour: the price included hotel breakfasts, lunch in a café, museum tickets, and a boat ride. Of course, when choosing the tour, you should keep the weather in mind, I was lucky to have warm, clear days.

A wonderful sightseeing tour that covered the most beautiful spots.Perfectly timed and well organized. I enjoyed every moment.

Great. Without issues.

All the tours were interesting and well-timed. I would have liked to visit more places, but there just wasn’t enough time.

Thrilling

I absolutely loved the tour!!! The organization was excellent—everything ran smoothly, and all the promised locations were visited. Despite the long drives in the UAZ-452 buses, there was no sense of fatigue, as everything was thoughtfully planned with well-timed stops and opportunities to explore on foot. Thank you for the countless unforgettable impressions and vivid emotions!!! The tour price was also very reasonable.

Everything was fantastic

A very interesting and full program. Everything went great. I just wish there had been a bit more secular content, Russian churches are wonderful, but there were quite a lot of them.

A great tour for a first introduction to the Altai Republic, it’s impossible not to fall in love with this place! Stunning views of mountains, lakes, and rivers that you simply don’t want to leave 😊

A wonderful tour. The impressions, emotions, and joyful moments were as countless as the mountains and mountain rivers of Altai. Everything was perfectly organized, not a single problem.

A very eventful tour! I enjoyed everything, Dagestan is amazing! This tour is perfect for active travelers.

I really enjoyed the "Big Golden Ring" tour, such a rich and varied excursion program! Thank you very much!

I truly enjoyed every part of the tour, thank you!

The trip left us with wonderful impressions. This was largely thanks to the guides, who did their work with great professionalism, our special thanks go to them. The organizer, Sergey, did everything to ensure the trip went perfectly. The beauty of the Caucasus truly amazed me, and the warmth of the people could be felt everywhere. Wishing peace and prosperity to the Caucasus. I’m also very pleased with the work of your company’s team in Moscow. Many thanks to everyone.