Solovetski Islands in Winter |
 Solovetski Monastery: Arcturus Expeditions |
This expedition provides a wonderful opportunity to visit the crisp, snowy landscapes of the north. Described as one of the "jewels of Russia", the Solovetski Islands, with their legendary 16th Century Monastery and surrounded by the frozen White Sea, are beautiful and extremely peaceful. We shall travel by train from Moscow to Archangel on the banks of the ice-bound Dvina River, through a snow-covered rolling landscape of farms and silver birch woods, dotted with villages, hamlets and wooden churches. From there we fly to the Solovetski islands for a seven-night stay in a homely and comfortable guesthouse. Our days will be spent exploring the main island using horse-drawn sledges and snow-shoes (provided). There are many tracks through the woods of "dancing" birches leading to small lakes and the ice-bound coast. Depending on the ice conditions we may be able to walk out to some of the off-shore islands. We shall also visit the monastery and ride in a horse-drawn sledge to Serniki Hill and the Botanic Gardens. In the evenings we enjoy sitting around a wood fire and experiencing a Russian banya. For those who wish it is also possible to cross-country ski.
Price: £2200
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Sunday 03 February |
Saturday 16 February |
13 days |
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