Cross-country ski tour in Russia

Monasteries of Russian North

6 ski days/5 nights, Ski distance 50 - 80 km

Why to waste time and lose shape in winter? Unique chance to see Russian winter and try cross-country skiing in Vologda region - part of the Silver Ring of Russia (10 reasons to visit the Vologda Region).

Tour highlights:

• Russian snowy winter
• Cross-country skiing in picturesque countryside of Russian North National Park, Russian Thebaid
• Vologda
• Famous Russian monasteries including:
• Ferapontov monastery - UNESCO world heritage Medieval treasure in the Russian north
• Kirillo-Belozersky Monastery - the largest monastery in Europe. (Kirillo-Belozersky museum-reserve)
• Goritsky Convent of Resurrection
• Spaso-Prilutsky Monastery
• Volga–Baltic Waterway
• Sport complex Tsipina mountain

Program (pdf)

The price of the tour includes:

• invitation for visa application
• 5 night accommodation (twin/double rooms with private facilities)
• all breakfasts
• hot lunches on skiing days
• a sag wagon (support vehicle and baggage carrier)
• all transfers along the route
• guided excursions and museums fees as described in the itinerary
• Russian sauna
• English-speaking guide
• Snowmobile for ski track

Does not include:

• flight to/from Russia
• consulate fee for visa processing
• health and travel insurance (you must have it!)
• dinners
• lunch in Vologda
• alcoholic drinks

Extras:

• single supplement 200 Euro
• ski rental 30 Euro
• train to Cherepovets and from Vologda to Moscow or St. Petersburg (about 50 Euro)
• airport transfer (one way - 40 Euro, both ways - 75 Euro)
• extra night in Moscow or St. Petersburg with breakfast - 80 Euro (double/twin room), 70 Euro (single room)

Ski tour report 2019

For more details about the tour or any questions contact us

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