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New Year in Siberia
Overview
Celebrate in style this New Year with a trip to Novosibirsk, the heart of Siberia. Immerse yourself in local Siberian culture both inside and outside the city with festive programmes at museums and exclusive performances to exhilarating snowmobile experiences through the sprawling snow-capped Siberian taiga. If you are looking for a perfect New Year get-away with fun for all the family, then this unforgettable Siberian experience is the best choice. This 5-day experience includes a snowmobile ride through the Siberian taiga forest, an exclusive ballet performance of the Nutcracker at the world-famous NOVAT, festive city and museum tours, and New Year celebrations to top it all off!
Festive events at the Museum of Living Antiquity
New Year Celebrations
Nutcracker ballet performance at the Novosibirsk Opera and Ballet Theatre
Sightseeing around Novosibirsk
Snowmobile experience in the Siberian taiga
Visit to a traditional Russian banya
Itinerary
Novosibirsk
Novosibirsk is the largest city in Siberia with the flair and charm of a provincial town. It is an important commercial hub in the region, hosting one of the best and largest universities in Russia which has shaped the identity of the city. The city is home to the Alexander Nevsky Cathedral and the Novosibirsk State Academic Theater of Opera and Ballet (NOVAT), considered one of the best musical and theatre groups in Russia.
Arrival Transfer
Free Time
Day 2
Full day of festive fun followed by New Year’s Eve celebrations
After breakfast, you will embark on a thrilling snowmobile ride where you will cross the frozen Ob River and a snow-covered forest where you can get excellent atmospheric photos. Professionals will be on hand with hot tea to keeps spirits alive in the cold weather, followed by a steam in a traditional Russian wooden banya.
Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Snowmobile ride on the frozen Ob River
Traditional Russian wooden banya
Cultural Immersive Experience
Novosibirsk Opera and Ballet Theatre
Nutcracker performance
Siberian New Year Celebration
Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
City Tour
Cultural Immersive Experience
Siberian New Year Celebration
Day 4
Visit to the Museum of Living Antiquity
After breakfast, will visit the Museum of Living Antiquity in Alekseevskaya Sloboda, here the life and life of old-time peasants in Siberia are recreated. You will be able to take part in various celebrations including: a folk performance near the New Year Tree, games with Santa Claus and Snow Maiden, souvenir making masterclass, and enjoy a Petruska theatre performance.
Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Museum of Living Antiquity in Alekseevskaya Sloboda
Cultural Immersive Experience
folk performance near the New Year Tree
Petruska theatre performance
Siberian New Year Celebration
Masterclass
Food & Drink Experience
Day 5
Departure from Novosibirsk
After breakfast, you will check out of your hotel in Novosibirsk and have the rest of the day free to do some last-minute exploring or souvenir shopping. In the afternoon you will meet your driver for the departure transfer to the airport or railway station where this tour will end.
Plane Landing at Airport at Dawn
Breakfast
Free Time
Souvenir Shopping
Departure Transfer
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What’s included
2 hours with a professional photographer- Accommodation as part of the tour
- Activities as part of the tour
- Food and drink (as mentioned in the tour itinerary)
- New Year’s Eve banquet
- Nutcracker ballet performance
- Russian Tourist Visa Invitation
- Transport (as specified in the tour itinerary)
What’s not included
Food and drinks (unless specified)- International flights / transport
- Optional excursions and activities
- Personal costs (souvenirs, additional snacks etc)
- Tips for drivers/guides/in restaurants
- Travel / medical insurance
- Visa processing and service costs
Travel Tips
All travellers are asked to check the vaccination requirements before travel. Visit our Vaccines and Health page to find out more- Any dietary or allergy requirements will need to be disclosed before the start of the tour
- Carrying a water bottle with you is recommended
- Medication should always be taken with you and kept on your person
- Please ensure that you keep any personal documents and valuables on your person at all times
- WIFI will be available at most of the hotels, although mobile coverage may vary in rural areas
- You will need to take New Years Eve party attire
- Your local guides will recommend stops where you can go souvenir shopping during your tour
Special notes
You will need to ensure you have warm clothing and footwear and suitable attire for New Year celebrations. Towels are not provided at the Russian banya, therefore you will also need to bring a personal towel with you.
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