Welcome to Adventure Travel Guide
Adventure Travel Vacation Package Article
For a permanent link to this article, Click Here
Adventure Travel Destination - Try Russia
By: Oze ParrotRussia is the largest country in the world, and comprises of a huge land mass filled with diverse cultures, scenic wonders and is the answer to an avid Adventure seeker's prayer. The number of Adventure Travel Destinations in Russia is endless and a traveler would have to spend years of constant exploration before enjoying all that this vast country has to offer.
Bordering Finland and the Baltic Sea, this great country extends eastward to the Pacific Ocean, borders China, North Korea and extends northward to the Arctic Ocean. Being such a vast land, the first hurdle for the intending tourist is to decide which Adventure Travel Destination in Russia is best to begin with.
Moscow is the capital city of Russia and steeped in history, it has much to offer the tourist in the way of majestic buildings, cathedrals and monuments. Visit the Red Square and capture views of the Kremlin and St. Basil's Cathedral. There is even a McDonalds nearby. Moscow is also the place to board the Trans Siberian Railway and what better way is there to explore Russia than by Rail.
The Trans Siberian Railway is a duplicated electrified track that extends for nearly 6,000 miles and passes through seven time zones on it's route from Moscow to Vladivostok on the Pacific coast. The journey takes six or seven days. Apart from the benefit of being taken on a meandering trip through some spectacular countryside, the traveler can break his journey to explore many other interesting areas. The journey can then be resumed on a following train, the only proviso for this service is that you must have booked a ticket for the entire journey.
There are Many river systems throughout the country that make Russia an ideal Adventure Travel Destination for the water sport enthusiast. Lake Baikal, the largest and deepest body of freshwater in the world, is an ideal venue for boat enthusiasts and trekkers. The lake is encircled by the Trans Siberian Railway and provides many splendid views for the train traveler.
Mount Elbrus is the highest Mountain in Europe and has excellent slopes for skiing, professional guides are available to ensure your safety. Snow board riders can experience the thrill of snow boarding in the Caucasus Mountains and at the volcanoes of Kamchatka which are acclaimed by many as the best snow boarding areas in the world.
For your next Adventure Travel Destination Try Russia, for a rewarding and memorable experience.
Adventure Travel Vacation Package News
Adventure travel bargains
Lots of Americans these days want something more from a vacation than vegging out on a beach, a mojito close at hand. Some 30% of respondents to a Travel-Ticker.com survey put adventure travel on their ...
Read more...Adventure travel, bargain prices
Lots of Americans these days want something more from a vacation than vegging out on a beach, a mojito close at hand. Some 30% of respondents to a Travel-Ticker.com survey put adventure travel on their 2012 wish list, and spending in the category has been growing 17% a year, even as economic woes slowed leisure travel overall.
Read more...Travelhoppers Presents Exclusive “Down Under” Travel Deal: 8-Night Air and Land Inclusive Vacation Package to Sydney ...
With vacation package rates starting as low as $1899 per person, this tempting Aussie travel deal available via Travelhoppers.com by Down Under Adventures includes roundtrip airfare from Los Angeles to Sydney on Virgin Australia, domestic roundtrip flights from Sydney to Cairns, all applicable fuel surcharges, and 4-night, 4-star hotel stays in both Sydney & Cairns, featuring savings of up to 20 ...
Read more...New York Newlyweds Seek Out the Most Romantic Places on a 500-Day Honeymoon Around the World
STAMFORD, CT-- - A recently married New York couple, Anne and Mike Howard are making their dreams come true and taking off on a 500-day honeymoon to search out the world's most romantic places and most ...
Read more...Get Romantic in California with Last-Minute Valentine's Day Getaways
SACRAMENTO, Calif., Feb. 9, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- If life has gotten in the way of making plans for Valentine's Day – don't worry – Visit California has you covered, with nearly 90 getaways you can book ...
Read more...