Russia Travel Guide
Plan your visit to the land of the Tsars with the aid of our useful travel guide resources. Start with when best to go and find out what each season has to offer then see what top 10 destinations we recommend to get you started. There's also info on visas - what one you'll need and how to obtain it. Get to grips with the currency, food, tipping etiquette and more with our Top Travel Tips or sit back and soak up the best of Russia before you've even left home with our Video Lounge. You can also see what past customers have to say about our Russia tours or delve deeper into the scenic Golden Ring with our comprehensive guide.
Best Places to Visit
Our choice of the top cultural cities and scenic rural towns Russia has to offer
Best Time to Visit
Plan your visit according to the season with details on the weather and local festivals
Top Travel Tips
Find out what currency is used, what food is popular, what to shop for and more
Tourist Visas
Without a visa, you're not getting in so check requirements before you travel
Russia Video Lounge
Catch a glimpse into Russia with our selection of top inspiring videos
Traveller Reviews
See what our travellers say about our tours to Russia and the local guides we use
Visiting the Golden Ring
Our guide to the history of the region, the top attractions, how to get around & more
White Nights Festival
Learn more about this cultural extravaganza held in the city of St. Petersburg
Recommended Reading
- Among the Russians
by Colin Thubron - Gulag Archipelago
by Aleksander Solzhenitsyn - The Master and Margarita
by Mikhail Bulgakov
Facts about Russia
- Russia is bigger than the planet Pluto covering a land mass of 17.1 million square km.
- Beer was not considered an alcoholic beverage in Russia until 2013 - before that it was considered a foodstuff.
- In Russia there are 9 million more women than men, which makes finding a good husband a real competition!
Russia Travel Advice for Canadian Travellers
We monitor current travel advisories to Russia to ensure our passengers are safe on tour. We recommend that you check the latest travel advice from the Canadian Government Advisory before you travel.
Flying to Russia from Canada:
Russia is roughly a 12 hour flight from the east coast and a 15 hour or so flight from the west coast of Canada. The main gateways in Russia are the cities of Moscow and St. Petersburg, and as the majority of our Russia tours start in one city and end in another, you will need to book what's known as an open jaw return ticket. Air France via Paris is a good choice from Toronto with just one stop each way though Finnair, British Airways and Air Canada also offer flight options. You can search on Travelocity for flight deals from Canada to Russia.
Useful Online Resources:
The official Russia Tourist Organisation site and the latest Russia Weather Updates from the BBC.