
Visit the two largest cities in Russia’s remote Far East region - Khabarovsk, on the Russian-Chinese border, and the legendary Vladivostok, terminus of the Trans-Siberian Railway. With a mix of nature, military and political history, indigenous culture, and gastronomy, this Vibrant Cities of the Russian Far East Tour showcases many diverse highlights of this unique part of Russia. From your base in Khabarovsk, venture into the surrounding area to visit an indigenous Nanai village, see Neolithic petroglyphs, and take a guided walk through the Bolshekhekhtsirsky Nature Reserve. Moving to Vladivostok, discover the city’s rich military history, beautiful coastal landscapes, and delicious seafood. Highlights include visiting famous forts; seeing lighthouses, bridges, and more on an evening boat tour; and visiting a sea cucumber farm to learn how this delicacy is harvested.
Tour itinerary:
Duration of sightseeing tour: 3-4 hours
During your free time, we offer the following optional activities (at additional cost):
Boat trip on the Amur River;
Trip on the Khabarovsk Embankment’s ferris wheel.
Duration of sightseeing tour: 7-8 hours
Duration of sightseeing tour: 4 hours
*The ecological trail is open only from 31 May. If you visit earlier in the month, you will not be able to walk this trail but will still have the chance to learn about the reserve and some of its flora and fauna.
During your free time, we offer the following optional activities (at additional cost):
Visit to the Fishes of Amur River Museum;
Visit to the Museum of the History of Khabarovsk.
Duration of sightseeing tours: 4 hours (daytime), 1-2 hours (evening)
During your free time, we offer the following optional activities (at additional cost):
Visit to the Museum of the City.
Duration of sightseeing tour: 6 hours
During your free time, we offer the following optional activities (at additional cost):
Visit to the Primorsky Oceanarium;
Evening tour that includes visits to the city’s viewing platforms.
Duration of sightseeing tour: 5-6 hours
During your free time, we offer the following optional activities (at additional cost):
Visit to the Military History Museum of the Pacific Fleet;
Visit to the Seaside Safari Park.
Recommendations: Bring comfortable waterproof clothing and shoes for hiking, a windproof jacket, a raincoat, and mosquito repellent.
- All transfers (1-2 pax by sedan type car, 3-7 pax by minivan, 8-13 pax by 30 seat bus, 14+ pax by 40-50 seat bus);
- Accommodation based on double/twin room sharing, breakfasts included;
- Lunch on Day 2;
- Sightseeing tour programme with local, English-speaking, guides;
- Entrance tickets to sights as per itinerary;
- Train ticket Khabarovsk – Vladivostok;
- Visa support for Russia tourist visa;
- In groups of 11 or more travellers, 1 person travels free of charge and is accommodated in a single room.
- Tour leader to accompany the travellers for the whole tour;
- Full board (lunches and dinners, unless otherwise stated);
- Hotel charges for additional services;
- Consular fees for Russia tourist visa;
- Tips/gratuities for drivers and guides (although these would be appreciated);
- International flight tickets before and after the tour;
- Personal travel insurance.
Accommodation:
Khabarovsk - 2 nights | |
Intourist Hotel, Amaks Hotel, Erofey Hotel | Amur Hotel, Verba Hotel, Olympic Hotel |
Vladivostok - 3 nights | |
Zemchuzhina hotel, Korona Hotel | AZIMUT Hotel Vladivostok, Astoriya Hotel |