Rug up for a holiday to the Russian Far East and Siberia

Let’s plan a holiday in the Russian Far East

From Wrangel Island in the north to the Kuril Islands and Sea of Okhotsk in the south, there’s more culture and natural beauty in the Russian Far East than you could ever hope to explore.

Kamchatka Peninsula

Kamchatka is probably one of the most spectacular regions in Russia and is the size of France, Belgium and Luxembourg combined. The peninsula takes the shape of a giant fish thanks to the mountain ridges of Ganalsky, Sredinny, Valaginsky and Kumroch, which span from the north to the south.

The Kamchatka Peninsula is the place for fans of volcanoes as there are 29 active ones here and over 160 altogether. Lying on the Pacific Ring of Fire means you’ll find plenty of exciting outdoor activities in the Kamchatka Peninsula.

Cruise in Bering Sea

The Bering Sea covers 800,000 square miles and is one of the wildest and most remote places on Earth. Cruises on the Bering Sea and its remote islands are popular with those looking to see the Aleut and Eskimo, and many different species of marine creatures like Steller sea lions, whales, dolphins and a host of rare birds. Ask us to arrange your cruise plus a visit to a native village, where you can witness the traditional lifestyle.

Tiger, polar bear and reindeer spotting

With only 350 adult Siberian tigers left in the wild, it’s imperative you get yourself to the Russian Far East if you want a chance at seeing them, as 95 per cent are here. Ask us about a cruise along the Siberian coastline, crossing the De Long Strait to Wrangel Island and into the nature reserve where polar bears still breed in an area that was left untouched by glaciers during the last ice age. You are also likely to see walruses, snow geese, reindeer and plenty of migratory birds who flock here to nest every year.

Let’s plan a holiday in Siberia

With the epic experience of travelling via the Trans-Siberian Railway, stopping over in the historic Volga port of Yaroslavl, right through to the scenic Lake Baikal region to Irkutsk, you’ll be mesmerised by this outstanding part of the world.

Trans-Siberian Railway

The Trans-Siberian Railway is the longest train route in the world that runs without interruption. To ride it is an experience you’ll remember forever and is a great addition or base for your Russian Far East and Siberia holiday.

The Trans-Siberian Railway crosses six time zones and whizzes you through a multitude of varying terrain spanning forests to mountains to deserts. If you need help planning your journey across Siberia on the Trans-Siberian Railway, including tours, ask our specialist travel advisors today.

Explore Lake Baikal

As the world's oldest and deepest freshwater lake, Lake Baikal is more than 5300-feet deep and winds for almost 400 miles through south-eastern Siberia, just north of the Mongolian border. The lake’s waters, surrounded by towering snow-capped mountains are rich in oxygen and very cold, meaning they’re teeming with weird and wonderful life forms.

For more ideas on planning a holiday in the Russian Far East and Siberia, talk to our well-travelled team of holiday specialists and start planning a spectacular trip today.