Veliky Ustyug: A date with childhood

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Do you want to return to your childhood and fulfill your main dream of meeting the winter wizard? This is possible even in summer!

We invite you to visit Santa Claus at his residence and patrimony, take a walk around Veliky Ustyug and visit the Santa Claus Zoo.

The tour is available on any dates on request from April 1 to October 31 for groups of 4 people or more. Find out how many people have already signed up for the group.

Location

Vologda region, Velikoustyugsky municipal district, Valga settlement

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Tour highlights

Santa Claus Zoo

You will see more than 400 species of birds and animals, many of which are rare and listed in the Red Book. They are the subject of special concern for zoologists

To Santa Claus in summer

Visit the House of the winter wizard, get to know him and take a picture for memory

A walk through the ancient city

You will learn that Veliky Ustyug was one of the richest and most important cities of the Russian state

Itinerary

Day 1 - A tour of Veliky Ustyug and a visit to the Residence of Santa Claus
Check-in at the hotel "On Valga".
Lunch at the cafe-restaurant of the Group of Companies "On Valga".
Sightseeing tour of the city with a visit to the City residence of Santa Claus, Post Office of Santa Claus. During the tour, we will see all the beauty of the ancient city, explore its main attractions: churches, cathedrals, objects of wooden architecture. We will visit souvenir shops where you can enjoy buying memorable gifts made for you by Veliky Ustyug craftsmen.
The first acquaintance with the Velikoustyug fairy tale will be realized in the urban facilities of Santa Claus. You will see where Santa Claus works, where he receives numerous letters and parcels.
Dinner at the cafe-restaurant of GK "On Valga".

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Day 2 - Visit to the Santa Claus Glacier. Visit to the zoo
Breakfast at the cafe-restaurant of the Na Valga Group of Companies.
Transfer to the Patrimony of Santa Claus.
In the excursion program through the possessions of the fairy-tale wizard, you will be guided along the Path of fairy tales, introduced to his assistants, and told many interesting stories about the lives of fairy-tale characters. You will visit Santa Claus's House, where you will see how the winter wizard lives, get to know him and take a souvenir photo. During the tour, you will be able to participate in entertaining costumed performances, games and fun activities.
Lunch at the Patrimony of Santa Claus.
Visit to Santa Claus Glacier.
Where do they go to warm up in winter and cool off in summer? That's right, in Santa Claus's glacier. "Frost gathered all the beauty of the sparkling North into his glacier," says a local fairy tale. Indeed, the ice sculptures shine with a magical light, and the mysterious atmosphere is created by semi-darkness and the sound of music. Children are looking for the heroes of Russian fairy tales in the glacier, while adults do not get lost and go to the bar with ice treats.
Visit to the Santa Claus Zoo.
The zoo contains, studies and demonstrates to visitors more than 400 species of birds and animals, many of which are rare and listed in the Red Book. They are the subject of special concern of zoologists. The enclosures of the Velikoustyug zoo are home to wild animals common to the central belt and the Russian north: foxes, lynxes, wolves, bears, moose, deer, beavers, squirrels.

Transfer to the Hotel.
Supper.
Day 3 - The Fashion House of Santa Claus. Completion of the program
Breakfast.
Visiting the Santa Claus Fashion House is a cultural institution and a center for creating original clothes and accessories for the main winter wizard and his entourage. Other names of the house are "sewing kingdom", "elegant fairy tale".
Free time in the city.
Lunch.
Check-out from the hotel.

Difficulty

Suitable for everyone

Accommodation

Hotel

2 nights

Comfort

Upscale

The tour provides accommodation in the hotel "On Valga" in a Standard room.

The cost of the tour for 1 person, rub.:

Age	Cost
Adult	21 500
Children (3-18 years old)	20 000
Children (0-2 years old)	15 000

Featuring a bar and a shared lounge, Hotel Na Valga is located in the village of Valga (Veliky Ustyug). It offers a 24-hour front desk, free Wi-Fi and a restaurant. Room service is available upon request.

All rooms are equipped with a flat-screen TV with cable channels. Towels and bed linen are provided in the rooms of the Na Valga Hotel.

A continental breakfast is served every morning.

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Tour conditions

Group

From 4 to 30 tourists

Duration

3 days 2 nights

Group meets at

Vologda region, Velikoustyugsky municipal district, Valga settlement

Included in price

accommodation in the Na Valga Hotel in Standard rooms for 3 days/2 nights;
meals according to the program: 2 breakfasts, 3 lunches, 2 dinners;
transfer on excursions and to the Patrimony;
guided tour guide;
entrance tickets to the objects of the show and to the Patrimony, including the cost of master classes and entertainment programs.

Paid extra

air or railway tickets to Veliky Ustyug and back;
transfer Kotlas (Yadrikha)- Veliky Ustyug –Kotlas (Yadrikha) independently by bus/taxi or for an additional fee;
meals not specified in the tour;
additional excursions;
personal expenses.

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

Individual dates available on request

1 Apr – 31 Oct

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27 – 29 May 3 days 2 nights

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3 – 5 Jun 3 days 2 nights

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10 – 12 Jun 3 days 2 nights

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17 – 19 Jun 3 days 2 nights

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24 – 26 Jun 3 days 2 nights

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1 – 3 Jul 3 days 2 nights

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8 – 10 Jul 3 days 2 nights

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15 – 17 Jul 3 days 2 nights

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22 – 24 Jul 3 days 2 nights

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29 – 31 Jul 3 days 2 nights

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5 – 7 Aug 3 days 2 nights

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12 – 14 Aug 3 days 2 nights

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19 – 21 Aug 3 days 2 nights

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26 – 28 Aug 3 days 2 nights

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2 – 4 Sep 3 days 2 nights

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9 – 11 Sep 3 days 2 nights

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16 – 18 Sep 3 days 2 nights

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23 – 25 Sep 3 days 2 nights

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30 Sep – 2 Oct 3 days 2 nights

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7 – 9 Oct 3 days 2 nights

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14 – 16 Oct 3 days 2 nights

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21 – 23 Oct 3 days 2 nights

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28 – 30 Oct 3 days 2 nights

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Reviews

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Oksana

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15 May, 2025

Good afternoon! First of all, I’d like to sincerely thank the staff of the Na Valga hotel complex for their attentive service, delicious cuisine, and warm hospitality. Special thanks to Irina, the lead spa specialist, for her professional massages and other relaxing treatments for both body and soul — truly appreciated! :) The hotel is located on the outskirts of town, near a small village, about 10 minutes from the city center. You can get there easily by minibus or taxi. Taxis arrive quickly and are affordable — typically between 160 and 200 rubles to the center. In summer, there aren’t many tourists, which makes it perfect for enjoying peace and quiet. You can take leisurely walks along the beautiful and expansive riverside promenade, breathe in the scent of wildflowers and linden trees, and listen to the soothing chime of church bells. The air here is noticeably fresh and clean! :) We were offered a number of interesting excursions. I especially enjoyed the city sightseeing tour (thanks to our guide, Alyona). We also recommend visiting the Severnaya Chern factory, where we were shown the entire process of crafting silver jewelry and decorative items, along with the fascinating history of the enterprise. During a hands-on workshop, we got to engrave a coin ourselves and received a commemorative certificate and a handmade souvenir. It was a hit with both kids and adults. There’s also a shop on-site where you can purchase beautiful jewelry and other silver items featuring traditional blackening techniques. Another highlight of the trip was our visit to the residence of Father Frost. Summer is off-season, so there weren’t many visitors — we were able to explore everything at a relaxed pace. We joined a quest on a fairytale trail, walked through a glacier adorned with elegant ice sculptures, and toured the chambers of the residence’s magical owner. And of course, we got to meet Father Frost himself :) If you’re looking to escape the city, unwind, and treat yourself to some well-deserved care, we highly recommend a spa getaway in Veliky Ustyug!