Adventures in a fabulous city: Kostroma for the whole family

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This three-day adventure for the whole family will bring vivid emotions and new experiences.

You will explore the diverse Yaroslavl and the original Kostroma, visit the ancient Nerekhta, feel the spirit of Russian history and admire the architecture.

The program includes master classes, interactive excursions to the Snow Maiden's Chamber and the Forest of Wonders, and a visit to the moose farm, where you can feed and pet these amazing giants.

Location

Yaroslavl

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Tour highlights

Open-air Museum

We'll take a walk through the cozy streets of Nerekhta, admire the carved architraves and merchant mansions.

Master classes on painting

Let's make souvenirs with our own hands at the Lavrovsky wooden toy factory

Fascinating interactivity

We will get acquainted with traditional Russian crafts, meet the Snow Maiden, learn the history and secrets of cheese making.

Itinerary

Day 1 - Meeting in Yaroslavl. Nerekhta city tour, Lavrovsky Toy Factory, master class
10:30-11:15 Meeting with a guide at Yaroslavl railway station.
Departure to Nerekhta (~1.5 hours).
The beginning of the excursion program.
Travel tour – the Russian province holds incredible secrets and stories: we will remember the first female cosmonaut; one of the outstanding mathematicians of the twentieth century and find out why salt was worth its weight in gold.
Lunch at a cafe in the city.
Sightseeing tour of the city of Nerekhta.
Nerekhta is one of the most unique and distinctive corners of Kostroma land, a great example of a real Russian province. It's like pages from different times are connected here.
You will see ensembles of churches, cozy wooden houses with carved architraves and beautifully preserved merchant mansions of the XVIII-XIX centuries.
You will also learn which great people have left their mark on its history and why Nerekhta is called the "open-air museum city".
We are going to the Lavrovsky wooden toy factory – you will be immersed in the world of wooden toys.
During the tour, you will learn about the features and production of wooden toys, when and what kind of toys appeared in Russia, and of course, which toy is the most popular.
At the master class, together with the factory's design artists, you will paint a wooden horse that will go home with you and become a worthy decoration of your home.
Transfer to Kostroma (~ 1 hour).
Check-in at the hotel.
Free time.

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Day 2 - Kostroma city tour. Interactive events in the Snow Maiden's Chamber, the Forest Wonderland Museum and Cheese Stories
Breakfast at the hotel.
09:30 Meeting in the hotel lobby. Departure for an excursion.
Sightseeing tour of Kostroma.
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 a 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 real magic.
Fairy tales come to life here, and funny brownies create a mood.
Interactive Museum "Miracle Forest"
After crossing the threshold of the house, the guests seem to be transported into an unknown world – a kind Russian fairy tale inhabited by the most incredible creatures.
The first of the halls embodies the storehouse of nature and the Russian forest, from where an exciting tour of the Miracle Forest begins. Asking leading questions and replenishing knowledge about native nature, the presenter talks about forest "giants" and their magical (healing) properties.
Getting acquainted with the native Russian crafts (we are talking about artistic forging, birch bark weaving and wood carving), kids and adults are happy to look at the exhibits.
Sooner or later, the museum's guests find themselves in front of a fabulous staircase made with wooden nails. It leads to the second floor – to the realm of tall tales, legends, tales and forest myths. There is also an interesting wish-fulfilling chair in the same room.
Wood and vine crafts are good, but the pride of the museum is the hall, for which Kostroma blacksmiths "revived" fairy-tale characters and various animals.
Lunch at a cafe in the city.
Interactive Cheese Stories tour – A cheese sommelier, a well-known cheese specialist in narrow circles, will guide guests through the halls of an ancient mansion, constantly telling about the most mysterious, amazing and unexpected cheese stories.
You will learn how and where the first cheese appeared, see and even be able to touch ancient and modern cheese making devices, laugh at cheese fun, discover a whole world called "Cheese".
You will find strange artifacts and tricky surprises, technical gadgets and absolutely unverified facts. In small, cozy shops, you need to buy a piece of cheese from local cheese makers (cheese tasting for an additional fee).payment).
17:30 The end of the excursion program, transfer to the hotel.

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Day 3 - Visit to the moose farm, Yaroslavl city tour, master class
09:00 Breakfast at the hotel.
09:30-10:00 Meeting with the guide in the lobby (with things).
The beginning of the excursion program.
Transfer to the Sumarokovskaya salmon farm (~ 40 min.).
Visit the moose – an excursion to the Sumarokov moose farm – touch the amazing world of the northern giants. Here you will be greeted not by exhibits, but by real live moose – friendly, graceful and surprisingly charming.
This place is not a zoo, but a real scientific center and nursery, where moose are studied and carefully raised.
On the tour you will learn: how moose calves are born and grow, pet and feed carrots to adult moose, and hear exciting stories about the lives of these animals, their habits and character. Take vivid photos against the background of a pine forest and with a moose model.
Transfer to Kostroma (~ 40 min).
Departure to Yaroslavl.
Lunch at a cafe in the city.
Sightseeing tour of Yaroslavl.
Yaroslavl is the capital of the Golden ring of Russia. You will have a walk through the most beautiful places of the historical part of the city.
You will see:
the temple depicted on the 1,000-ruble bill;
The first Russian theater;
The Spaso-Preobrazhensky Monastery is the main attraction of Yaroslavl;
The Temple of Elijah the Prophet;
take a walk along the Volga embankment and see Strelka Park, the most popular place for walking.
A visit to the Yaroslavl Kremlin is a guided tour of the Spaso-Preobrazhensky Monastery, where you will immerse yourself in the secrets of the ancient city's history.
Yaroslavl tiles are one of the symbols of the city, which has decorated rich houses and stoves since ancient times. On the tour, you will learn about the history of these products, their plots and colors, see muralized and Dutch tiles and find out where they can be found in Yaroslavl.
And at the master class, you will paint the ceramic blank yourself and take home a unique souvenir created by yourself!
18:00 The end of the excursion program, transfer to Yaroslavl-Main railway station (the end time of the program is indicated approximately).

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Difficulty

Suitable for everyone

Accommodation

Hotel

2 nights

Comfort

Upscale
Premium

The tour can be booked both as an excursion program and with hotel accommodation (rooms with amenities).

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

Hotel	Adult	Child under 14 years of age	Additional payment for single room
Without accommodation	16 500	15 500	-
Shelestov 3*	24 500	23 500	4 000
Snow Maiden 3*	26 000	25 000	4 000
Moskovskaya zastava 3*	27 500	26 500	4 000
*I am a 4 Hotel**	29 500	28 500	7 000
Volga 4*	29 500	28 500	7 000

Discount for additional accommodation. place – 1000 rubles.

The Volga Hotel

The 4-star Volga Hotel is located near the central embankment in Kostroma. Near the historical part of the city with many attractions. The convenient location will ensure a comfortable stay during tourist or business trips.

102 rooms are offered for accommodation, with categories from "Standard" to "Suite". Their interior is decorated in light shades, and from the panoramic windows you can see the city or the river. There are beds with orthopedic mattresses, Wi-Fi, a TV and a private bathroom.

There is a restaurant on site that serves delicious dishes. Guests can also choose a rate with breakfast included.

In 258 m — the Church of the Resurrection on the Forest, in 416 m — the State Philharmonic, in 575 m — the landscaped Muravyovka Park. The distance to the airport is 6.8 km, to the railway station — 1.8 km.

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Another option

"I am a Hotel"

Ya-Hotel occupies a modern 4-storey building located next to the Epiphany-Anastasiinsky Monastery. Guests are provided with an expanded range of services, including meals.

The hotel's rooms are decorated in a modern style. Moscow artists worked on the design of the rooms. The rooms have not only a comfortable bed and other furniture, but also a workplace so that hotel guests can continue to work while on a business trip.

There is a restaurant complex on the territory of the hotel, which is divided into several zones. In the morning, guests are invited to the breakfast room to recharge with hearty meals and a good mood. There is also a banquet hall and a lobby bar.

Staying at the hotel, you can diversify your stay by visiting interesting places nearby. There is a Literary Museum, a monument to a Dog, and a fire tower within walking distance. The train station is 3.5 km away and the airport is 6.7 km away.

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Another option

The Moskovskaya Zastava Hotel

The hotel is located in Kostroma. Wi-Fi is available throughout the property, and private parking is also available. The reception is open 24 hours a day, and guests can contact us with any questions they may have.

The rooms are equipped with stylish and comfortable furniture, an LED TV with satellite channels, air conditioning, a telephone and a private bathroom with a set of personal hygiene products, towels and a hairdryer.

Guests can always order their own food or take advantage of room service in the hotel's lobby bar.

The hotel is located in the very center of Kostroma, on the Volga River embankment, a 15-minute drive from the main train stations and within walking distance from public transport stops.

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The Snow Maiden Hotel

The Snegurochka Hotel in Kostroma is 2.1 km away from the center. The hotel offers 55 comfortable rooms, which are equipped with all necessary appliances and comfortable furniture.

Check-in at the hotel starts at 14:00, you need to leave before 12:00.

There is a restaurant "Metelitsa", a bar, and an entertainment complex "Snow Maiden's Tower" on site.

Thanks to the professionalism of the staff of the accommodation and reception service, the settlement procedure will take no more than 3 minutes so as not to detain guests from the road.

The building consists of three floors and is ideally located on the banks of the Volga River next to the Church of the Resurrection in the center of Kostroma.

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The Shelestoff Hotel

The hotel is located in Kostroma. The main architectural sights of the city are located nearby.

Cozy rooms of the following categories are prepared for vacationers: Luxury, Comfort, Business, Innovation. Each room is decorated in a modern style and is equipped with comfortable furniture and modern appliances for a pleasant stay.

The rooms have a private bathroom, a set of bathrobes, towels, and hygiene products.

The hotel's restaurant serves delicious and delicious dishes that will delight any guest.

The train station is 5 km away, and the airport is 6.4 km away.

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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

2 nights hotel stay (when choosing a rate with accommodation);
meals when choosing a rate with accommodation: 2 breakfasts, 3 lunches;
transportation services according to the program;
entrance tickets to museums and guided tours according to the program.

Paid extra

air and railway tickets to Yaroslavl and back;
hotel accommodation, when choosing a rate without accommodation;
breakfast when choosing a rate without accommodation;
meals not included in the tour program: dinners, cheese tasting;
the surcharge for a special menu (vegetarianism, diets, etc.) is 500 rubles. for one 1 lunch.

It's important to know

Clothing should be comfortable and not restrict movement.

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Reviews Leave a review

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Marina

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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.
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Shorena

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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.

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!

Adventures in a fabulous city: Kostroma for the whole family

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Tour highlights

Itinerary

Accommodation

Tour conditions

Included in price

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It's important to know

Dates and Prices

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