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The long May weekend is the best time to explore the Far East.

You will enjoy the colors of primroses and get acquainted with Japanese traditions on the shores of the Sea of Japan.

Location

the city of Vladivostok

Tour highlights

The world of Japanese culture

Visit the Japanese garden, enjoy Japanese cuisine and even take part in a Japanese tea ceremony

Atmospheric Vladivostok

Explore the city with its rich history and oriental charm, enjoy the whimsical combination of architectural styles and views of the Sea of Japan

Boat trip along the Amur Bay

An atmospheric swim on a stylized canoe to the sound of a drum awaits you: wind in your face, waves and beautiful views of the sea

Itinerary

Day 1 - Sightseeing tour of Vladivostok and dinner at a Japanese restaurant
Arrival at Vladivostok airport. Self-service transfer to the hotel in the city center "Versailles". Guaranteed accommodation from 14 o'clock.
15:00-19:00 Excursion "Vladivostok – a city on the shore of the Sea of Japan". You will see how the city blooms in spring. A photo shoot in the Japanese rock garden will be your unforgettable memory.
Dinner at a Japanese restaurant where the chefs are real cooking ninjas. Your receptors will tell you "arigato!"

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Day 2 - Botanical Garden, boat trip along the Amur Bay and tea ceremony
Breakfast at the hotel.
"Rhododendrons of Primorye" – only in Vladivostok you can enjoy the magic of flowering no worse than the Japanese Hanami. The region is famous for its beautiful rhododendrons, including unique varieties. An exciting tour of the fabulous places of the Botanical Garden awaits you. More than 20 species of rhododendrons are located in the exposition. In early May, we will see the flowering of the Sikhotinsky and pointed rhododendron.
A trial swim on Dragon class boats along the Amur Bay, 30 minutes. The Dragon is a large 10—seater canoe with a dragon's head and tail. A drummer sits in the bow of the boat, who beats a large drum, setting the rhythm to the rowers. Ten rowers sit five on each side. There is a helmsman at the stern. The guests are instructed and row the boats themselves for 30-40 minutes. Special training and clothing are not required.
Lunch is available for an additional fee.
The streets of Vladivostok are filled with real Japanese cars, and the "Green Corner" is not just a market, it is a whole world of Japanese car culture. We introduce you to the market of supported Japanese cars, where every car is a story.
The tea ceremony is a part of Japanese culture. Immerse yourself in the world of Japanese traditions.

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Day 3 - Nakhodka, Japanese Garden and Gamova Peninsula
Breakfast at the hotel.
A trip to the port city of Nakhodka, 180 km in one direction. Travel information, city tour. A visit to the Japanese garden "Enishi" with immersion in Japanese culture: admiring sakura, transformation into a geisha, painting a fan or a calligraphy master class.
Lunch at the cafe for an additional fee.
At the request of the guest, it is possible to replace the excursion to Nakhodka with an off-road adventure tour to the south of Primorsky Krai, to the Gamova Peninsula. You will enjoy magnificent views of the bays of the Marine Reserve, grave pines, blooming rhododendron. Take a walk through beautiful places, feel like artists of Japanese art.

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Day 4 - Russian Island
Breakfast at the hotel.
Excursion to Russian Island.
To see the rhododendron bloom in all its glory is a great success, since it does not bloom for long. We combine admiring flowers with an excursion to the Vladivostok Fortress Museum-Reserve. From the fortifications there is a magnificent view of Novik Bay, the Bosphorus Strait and the Golden Horn Bay. The viewpoints of the Pospelov fort and the island forest, dotted with flowers of elegant rhododendron, which from a distance resemble pink clouds.
Free time for walking and souvenir shopping. Please your samurai: "Megumi" (Japanese cosmetics), "Tiko" (original products), "Shelter 14" (anime attributes, fans of comics and manga). Add to your collection of original products from Japan.
Day 5 - Departure
Breakfast at the hotel.
Check-out from the hotel before 12:00. Flying home with a lot of unforgettable impressions.

Difficulty

Suitable for everyone

Accommodation

Hotel

4 nights

Comfort

Upscale

The tour includes accommodation at the Versailles 3* hotel.

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

Double room*	53000
Single room	65000
Without hotel and breakfast	40000

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

The hotel is located in Vladivostok. For vacationers, all conditions for accommodation are provided in combination with a high level of service.

The cozy rooms are decorated in a classic style and bright colors, which allows you to feel comfortable during the period of accommodation. All rooms are equipped with necessary furniture and appliances. The bathroom is equipped with a standard set of plumbing fixtures. The windows offer a picturesque view of the city.

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Tour conditions

Group

From 2 to 20 tourists

Minimum age

5 years old

Duration

5 days 4 nights

Group meets at

the city of Vladivostok

Included in price

Accommodation: 4 nights;
Meals: 4 breakfasts, 1 dinner;
transportation services according to the program;
excursion service according to the program.

Paid extra

air and railway tickets to Vladivostok and back;
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.

Our region is not dangerous! We think so! But what do the guests need to know about?

First of all, if you are planning a trip to the Ussuri taiga, you should know that we have encephalitic ticks.

The most dangerous period is May–June, then the ticks are on the wane, in August-October there are practically none. Ticks also do not live on the coast and on the islands. But there are always "lucky" tourists who find them everywhere! Therefore, it is better to prepare for a visit to the taiga. If there are no contraindications, get vaccinated against tick–borne encephalitis. But this requirement is not necessary – at your own risk.

How to dress?

Your clothes should have as few exposed areas as possible. T-shirts with long sleeves, trousers, not shorts. Cuffs or an elastic band are desirable at the bottom of the clothes, T-shirts are tucked into trousers. The clothes are smooth, without fleece and lint. Trousers can be tucked into socks. We must not allow the tick to catch on your clothes. As a rule, this little bug crawls on clothes for 30-40 minutes before biting you, looking for a "delicious tender place". Therefore, in the taiga, you need to look around every 40 minutes and remove ticks from clothes. Where should I put them? They just took it off and threw it away from themselves, into the bushes, not into a neighbor.... We tie a scarf on your head so that your hair is completely removed. Avoid tall grass, bushes, and move around the open area. Repellents ("Reftamid" or others) are very effective. The main active substance is alfamethrin, alfatsipometrin. In Vladivostok, you can buy it in cosmetics stores or pharmacies. After returning from the route, strip down to your feet, look around carefully! The tick can stay on your clothes, backpack and bite already at the hotel. Remember this!

The medusa is a cross. As a rule, it sails to shallow, well-warmed bays in August. The main condition is warm water, algae, and often not the cleanest sea. Jellyfish are very small, no more than a 5-kopeck coin and it is difficult to see them. If you feel pain on an open area of the body, as from a burn, it is very similar to the bite of a cross jellyfish! It is necessary to get out of the sea, rinse the burn site with fresh water. You can take antihistamines. If you feel an allergic reaction of the body, call a taxi. Go to a medical facility. Our doctors know how to help. Unpleasant, but not fatal.

SNAKES. Snakes are found in the grass, on the rocks, on the paths. Be careful, do not walk barefoot, look at your feet. When you see a snake, do not touch it, move away. The snake will never attack you first. In Primorye, there is only one species of venomous snake – the muzzle. An allergic reaction develops from his bite, but the poison is not deadly. After the bite, we take antihistamines and move to a medical facility.

On our routes, tourists are always under the supervision of a tour guide, tour leader. He will definitely warn you about the danger, he knows what to do in an emergency situation. We follow his recommendations and never overtake the guide on the route. Let him get all the dangers, as the most experienced.

Reviews

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Anastasia

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29 Mar, 2025

There were no issues with the organization: everything was well-structured and easy to understand. If any questions did come up, they were promptly answered in the chat.

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Stanislav

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27 Mar, 2025

The tour was well-organized. Buses / boats were always on time, and the guides were knowledgeable and experienced. The trip was engaging, informative, and fun. It would be really helpful to get some local recommendations for free time. We had half a day and several evenings to ourselves, and it would have been great to have a list of interesting places to visit included in the tour materials or description. Otherwise, you have to rely on YouTube for suggestions. Also, please warn tourists about potential issues with mobile operators when traveling through three different borders. My provider, Tele2, automatically charged me 400 rubles for roaming in China, even though I never actually crossed the border. I had to go through customer support to get a refund and disable the "service".

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Spring Vladivostok – a trip to little Japan