bolt-ons

Detailed below are an exciting range of optional add-ons. Bolt-on one, two or all three to a tour of your choice and make the most of your time in Russia.

For price savings you need to purchase some of the bolt-ons prior to arrival in Russia since we are able to get group discounted rates. The bolt-ons may be more expensive if purchased in Russia.

	St Pete's Pukka Pass Trip Price: USD $189 In purchasing our pukka pass, you’ll get a full day of sightseeing in St. Petersburg including all transportation, guiding, entrance fees and lunch. Peter and Paul Fortress, St Isaac's Cathedral and either Catherine Palace (summer) or Pavlosk Palace (winter), St Pete's at its best!

	Outta Space - Star City Cosmonaut Centre Trip Price: USD $209 Visit Star City - home of Russia’s Space Program - and where all cosmonauts have received their specialist training since Yuri Gagarin, the first cosmonaut in space in 1961. Star City or more correctly - Gagarin Cosmonaut Training Centre has been the training centre for every cosmonaut since Gagarin.

	KGB Bolt-on Trip Price: USD $79 The legendary KGB (now known as the FSB or Federal Security Service) with headquarters in Moscow, was once one of the largest and most feared secret intelligence organisations in the world. Said to have as many floors underground as it does above, it was the last stop for thousands of dissenters before dreaded Siberia and the gulags. Today, with an advance booking, it’s possible to enter the clandestine world and see Cold War exhibits with a real James Bond ‘007’ flavour. Deadly weaponry such as a torch that fires high velocity bullets and a lethal dart pen, glasses with suicide poison hidden in the frames. Plus previously top-secret evidence of espionage in the form of documents and photos. Please note: We have recently been advised that the KGB museum is closed from August to October. Should you have made a reservation to attend the excursion, please contact OTG for more further information on alternative arrangements available to you

	Revolution Evolution! Trip Price: USD $89 Our revolution evolution! bolt-on blows the dustcovers off the history books! At a renowned museum dedicated to the spoils of Russian contemporary political history in St Petersburg or Moscow, you’ll see exhibits right from the revolutionary events that overthrew the Romanov dynasty and founded the Soviet regime which was to remain in place until the fall of the USSR in 1991. Soviet and Bolshevik propaganda including posters, photographs and artefacts that helped bring about collectivisation plus the commentary of a knowledgeable guide will actually illustrate to you what happened in Russia in the 20th century.

	Lake Baikal Bolt-on - 6 days Trip Price: USD $1639 Add on to your eclipse adventure and ride the famous trans-siberian railway and visit nearby Lake Baikal - the deepest lake in the world. During summer, its crystalline blue waters are transparent to a depth of forty metres and its shores are ringed with the brilliant colours of seasonal wildflowers.

	Ballet, circus or folk show Russia is world famous for ballet. Enjoy a convivial evening at the ballet in St Petersburg or Moscow. Dependent upon the season and what's on, we'll offer packages comprising third circle seats for performances such as Giselle, Swan lake and more. If something more lighthearted is your thing, perhaps indulge in a night at the circus, or an a evening at a Russian folk show performance. If wishing to see the ballet, budget between USD$60-110. Bookable locally in Russia.

On the go is a specialist operator of cultural and adventure tours in Russia. Fun and informative group tours of Russia offering frequent year-round departures at realistic prices starting in Moscow or St Petersburg include highlights such as the Kremlin and Red Square in Moscow, St Petersburg-city of tsars including the Winter Palace, Pskov, Vladimir, Suzdal and Yekaterinburg. Christmas in Russia, New Year’s in Red Square, Easter tours, visits to Star City cosmonaut centre, tours of the Baltic states of Estonia, Latvia and Lithuania are also a hallmark.