Russia

The Ultimate Trans-Mongolian Railway Journey 2025 2975 €, 19 Days

The Ultimate Trans-Mongolian Railway Journey 2025

Epic group train journey through Russia, Mongolia to China: 8 cities, lake Baikal and...
By train to the heart of Russia 1985 €, 13 Days

By train to the heart of Russia

BY TRAIN TO THE HEART OF RUSSIA, where grand cities, historic crossroads, and vast wilderness blend...
Two capitals (Tour to Moscow and St.Petersburg) 740 €, 7 Days

Two capitals (Tour to Moscow and St.Petersburg)

Two capitals, two of the epitomes of Russia, two of the greatest European cultural destinations...
The True Russia - Trans-Siberian Journey 1950 €, 16 Days

The True Russia - Trans-Siberian Journey

This train journey is long, it’s unique and iconic! The Trans-Siberian Railway will take you...
Kuril Adventures - Sakhalin and the Island of Iturup 2350 €, 8 Days

Kuril Adventures - Sakhalin and the Island of Iturup

The Kuril Islands are one of the most inaccessible places in the entire world. They are part of the...
Mt. Elbrus Climb from South, Russia 800 €, 10 Days

Mt. Elbrus Climb from South, Russia

The highest European point - Mount Elbrus is a dream for many mountaineers all over the...
Mt. Elbrus Climb from North, Russia 750 €, 11 Days

Mt. Elbrus Climb from North, Russia

Elbrus from the north is a route for lovers of the untouched nature. There are no hotels,...
TRAVEL GUIDE TO RUSSIA 2025

TRAVEL GUIDE TO RUSSIA 2025

Practical information about visa to Russia, insurance covering your Russian adventure, where to...
Transsiberian Railway - Stopovers in Russia

Transsiberian Railway - Stopovers in Russia

The route from Moscow to Vladivostok is the original Trans-Siberian railway, which goes...
The Trans-Siberian Railway – routes and trains

The Trans-Siberian Railway – routes and trains

Everybody has heard about the Trans-Siberian Railway. This is the classic adventure. The famous...
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...
Transsiberian Railway - Group Departures

Transsiberian Railway - Group Departures

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

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.

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14.02.2025 11:50

Everything you need to know about travelling to Cameroon and Central African Republic: Essential travel information (Q&A with our tour leader)

We just got back from an unforgettable journey through Cameroon and the Central African Republic, and we’re still buzzing from the experience. It was an adventure in the truest sense - bouncing along remote dirt roads in sturdy 4x4s, deep in the Central African rainforest, where every turn reveals something incredible—lush green landscapes, curious children running out to greet us,...

12.02.2025 07:47

Into the Heart of Africa: A Journey Through the Central African Republic

Some places pull you in with their beauty, others with their mystery. The Central African Republic (CAR) does both. It’s not a country you stumble into—it’s a place you choose, a place that challenges and rewards in equal measure. Our journey took us through its bustling capital, deep into the jungle, across colonial relics, and to breathtaking waterfalls, but more than...

24.01.2025 06:56

Îles du Salut, French Guiana: Paradise with a Past (What You Need to Know About Visitng the Islands)

Just off the coast of French Guiana, the Îles du Salut (Salvation Islands) shimmer like emerald jewels in the Atlantic, enticing travelers with their beauty and enigmatic past. The name might suggest refuge, but for most who came here, salvation was the furthest thing from reality. The islands were so named because they offered a safe haven from the deadly diseases that ravaged French Guiana's...

22.01.2025 08:09

Kaieteur Falls: Exploring Guyana’s Majestic Wonder (Facts, Legends and Practical Information for Visiting the Falls)

Nestled deep in the pristine rainforest of Guyana, Kaieteur Falls is one of the most breathtaking natural wonders in the world. Cascading 741 feet (226 meters) from the Potaro River into a gorge below, it’s not only one of the tallest single-drop waterfalls globally but also one of the most mesmerizing. Whether you're drawn by its sheer scale, lush surroundings, or the sense of untouched...