Tailor Made Holidays in Russia
Stretching from the Black Sea across the vast expanses of Siberia to the volcano of Kamchatka and the Bering Straits, Russia is a country of massive proportions. A land long hidden behind the Soviet curtain has opened to reveal a fantastic diversity of experience. In western Russia, Moscow and St Petersburg offer wonderful monuments to the grandeur of the Tsars and the imposing ambition of the Communist days. Beyond the cities, amongst the canals and waterways, exquisite onion-domed churches and traditional kremlins remain in a land where the rise and fall of communism changed little. Cross the Urals to Asia, and the great lakes and taiga forest of Siberia await - magnificent untouched landscapes ideal for exploration.
In whichever manner you choose to experience Russia, it is simply enthralling.
In whichever manner you choose to experience Russia, it is simply enthralling.
Not so long ago the Soviet state controlled visitors from the moment of arrival to departure. Now with the freeing of restrictions, Russia can be experienced in countless ways. Visit the palaces and galleries of St Petersburg or hike by the shore of Lake Baikal. Opt for the epic Trans- Siberian rail journey linking Russia with China and Mongolia, or explore the lesserknown cities and towns off the beaten track. For the adventurous the stunning landscapes of the Russian Altai, volcanic Kamchatka and the Solovetski Islands in the Arctic north offer the opportunity to explore one of the world's last remaining wildernesses. We will choose the most appropriate means of transport to get you to your destinations in the maximum comfort and convenience, and provide expert guides to bring your experience to life. The short summer months between May and July are the peak travel periods and destinations can be crowded and accommodation availability scarce. Timing your visits to avoid this period means lower prices and the chance to enjoy Russia’s magnificent cultural and scenic treasures in a more relaxed and civilised manner.
At ICAN Holidays we pride ourselves in the fact that we offer clients what they want - our packages are all tailor made. Only you know what your ideal holiday should include. Whether you want to concentrate on culture or spend time wildlife watching, sample a city’s hustle and bustle or relax in a secluded beauty spot, ICAN Holidays will assist you discover the joy of designing a unique holiday just for you.Throughout this website we have provided suggested itineraries for all the regions we visit, and you may wish to base your travels on these. After an initial consultation, one of our Specialists will create a unique itinerary for your holiday, complete with background information, historical notes, colour pictures, etc. We will not begin to book your holiday until you are completely satisfied with it.
Because our Specialists regularly travel to the regions you will be visiting, they can offer invaluable advice and suggestions for things to see and do while you are there and you can be confident that your unique itinerary has been created by someone who has extensive first-hand knowledge of the places and accommodation it contains.
When To Go to RussiaSummer, with its long, light evenings and balmy temperatures offers the best time to visit these northerly climes, and for those wishing to visit Mongolia on the Trans-Siberian railway this is the ideal, though most popular, option.
The brief but glorious months of spring and autumn offer an excellent opportunity to experience European Russia in uncrowded peace, while many consider St Petersburg at its best in its glittering winter dress of snow.
Despite plummeting temperatures, travel in winter does remain a possibility if one is properly prepared - even the Trans-Siberian railway continues to chug across the icebound steppe.
All our holidays are unique travel experiences, and therefore tailor-made to suit individual requirements. We do not publish prices on our website as they can vary enormously for tailor-made travel.Prices are generally for private arrangements and are per person using economy class flights based on two people travelling together and sharing a room.
There are a number of factors which will influence the price of your travel arrangements, these include the standard of hotel (we offer a variety of standards from ‘three star’ to the super-luxurious), the season, the duration of your trip, the class of flights and the airline used, the level of private guiding and the complexity of the itinerary. Our specialists will be delighted to discuss the various options in more detail with you.
