Russia

Trips to Russia

Penguin Travel has been arranging trips to Russia since we opened our doors in 1989, in fact we were the first Western European travel agency to send guests to Kamchatka and the Caucasus and one of the first to sell trips to the Ural Mountains, Kola Peninsula and Altai. We are experts in all types of travels to Russia for both groups and individual travelers, and we dare to call ourselves some of the best specialists in train travel with the Trans-Siberian and Trans-Mongolian Railways. Over the years, thousands of guests have traveled safely and securely with us on this adventurous journey through the world's largest country. More about our train journeys can be read here.

We know Russia as our own backyard and we can advise on hotels, experiences, visas and more. We arrange both group trips, individual trips, hiking holidays, fishing holidays and mountaineering to destinations such as Moscow, St. Petersburg, the Altai Mountains, Kamchatka and Elbrus. Below you will find our travel suggestions. You can also have your train journey to Russia tailor-made just to you. Be inspired by our travel suggestions or contact us and let us together plan your dream holiday to Russia.

Travel to Russia with Penguin Travel and enjoy your vacation.

On the Hunt for the Northern Lights in Russia

On the Hunt for the Northern Lights in Russia

Russia is known to be one of the best places for hunting the Northern Lights. The Arctic Circle...
Two capitals (Tour to Moscow and St.Petersburg) 380 €, 5 Days

Two capitals (Tour to Moscow and St.Petersburg)

Two capitals, two of the epitomes of Russia, two of the greatest European cultural destinations...
Mt. Elbrus Climb from North, Russia 1120 €, 10 Days

Mt. Elbrus Climb from North, Russia

Elbrus from the north is a route for lovers of the untouched nature. There are no hotels,...
The Golden Ring of Russia 490 €, 6 Days

The Golden Ring of Russia

Lying to the northeast of Moscow is an idyllic region reminiscent of Russia's glorious medieval and...
Transsiberian Railway - Group Departures

Transsiberian Railway - Group Departures

Group tour including the must see stops along the Trans-Siberian Railway - Moscow, Irkutsk &...
The True Russia - Trans-Siberian Journey

The True Russia - Trans-Siberian Journey

This train journey take you from the Venice of the North - St. Petersburg via...
Classical Trans-Mongolian Adventure: Moscow - Irkutsk - Ulan Bator - Beijing

Classical Trans-Mongolian Adventure: Moscow - Irkutsk - Ulan Bator - Beijing

Enjoy the Trans-Mongolian adventure from Moscow to Beijing, including stops in Irkutsk and Ulan...
Classical Trans-Mongolian Adventure with a Stop in Yekaterinburg

Classical Trans-Mongolian Adventure with a Stop in Yekaterinburg

This is the Classical Trans-Mongolian adventure Moscow - Irkutsk - Ulan Bator - Beijing but with a...
World Class Fishing In Kamchatka (Russia)

World Class Fishing In Kamchatka (Russia)

There are few places left on earth that can be described as genuine wilderness. One of them is...
Transsiberian Railway - Which Route?

Transsiberian Railway - Which Route?

Everybody has heard about the Trans-Siberian Railway. This is the classic adventure.The famous...
The Kamchatka Volcanoes Trek (Russia) 1230 €, 8 Days

The Kamchatka Volcanoes Trek (Russia)

The Kamchatka Peninsula is one of the most active volcanic regions along the Pacific Ring of Fire....
Mt. Elbrus Climb from South, Russia 910 €, 8 Days

Mt. Elbrus Climb from South, Russia

The highest European point – Mount Elbrus is a dream for many mountaineers all over the...
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