Young Explorers Capture Russia's True Beauty As You've Never Seen Before

As the world’s largest country, Russia embraces a variety of picturesque scenery. Feast your eyes on the spectacular wilderness captured by Russian Explorers, a community of young travel photographers inspired by the nature of their home country.

Lake Baikal

The world’s deepest and oldest freshwater lake, Baikal, also happens to be one of Russia’s most-visited World Heritage Sites. Apart from breathtaking views, it’s surrounded by a famous hiking trail and offers amazing opportunities for wildlife-spotting and sport-fishing.

Northern Lights and Kola Peninsula, Russia

Explore the Russian arctic Murmansk Oblast, mainly on the Kola Peninsula, which is almost entirely located inside the Arctic Circle. Here, you can explore tundra and taiga natural reserves, see fish in crystal-clear lakes and watch the Northern Lights.

Lake Seydozero, the Kola Peninsula, Russia

Kamchatka Peninsula

The amazing Kamchatka enthrals, with its snow-capped volcanoes, pristine rivers and hot springs. If complete wilderness is what you’re searching for, this extraordinary peninsula is the place for you.

Mutnovsky Volcano, The Kamchatka Peninsula, Russia

Altai Mountains

With some of the most spectacular views in Russia, the Altai Mountains boast all kinds of scenery, from mountainous taiga, to mountain meadows, to glaciers. A popular spot for rafting and trekking, the Altai Mountains are also known for abundant animal and plant life.

Karachay-Cherkessia

Located in the Northern Caucasus, this semi-autonomous Russian republic has some of the most magnificent scenery you’ll ever see. Whether you choose to ski in Dombai and Arkhyz mountains, explore natural reserves of Teberda or discover the region’s history in Cherkessk, this place will leave you wanting more.

Republic of Dagestan

This autonomous republic in the North Caucasus had been a tourist no-go zone for quite a while. Now, there might be new hope for the fascinating land, as more people are eager to discover its vibrant capital, breathtaking scenery, spectacular ancient ruins, rich history and friendly people.

Republic of Karelia

A unique blend of nature’s beauty and impressive historical legacy, Karelia seems to have it all: plentiful wildlife, rushing rivers, stunning views and powerful history. Karelia is also home to the Kizhi open-air museum on the eponymous island in the center of Lake Onega, where you can see a 300-year-old wooden church built without a single nail.

Since you are here, we would like to share our vision for the future of travel - and the direction Culture Trip is moving in.

Culture Trip launched in 2011 with a simple yet passionate mission: to inspire people to go beyond their boundaries and experience what makes a place, its people and its culture special and meaningful — and this is still in our DNA today. We are proud that, for more than a decade, millions like you have trusted our award-winning recommendations by people who deeply understand what makes certain places and communities so special.

Increasingly we believe the world needs more meaningful, real-life connections between curious travellers keen to explore the world in a more responsible way. That is why we have intensively curated a collection of premium small-group trips as an invitation to meet and connect with new, like-minded people for once-in-a-lifetime experiences in three categories: Culture Trips, Rail Trips and Private Trips. Our Trips are suitable for both solo travelers, couples and friends who want to explore the world together.

Culture Trips are deeply immersive 5 to 16 days itineraries, that combine authentic local experiences, exciting activities and 4-5* accommodation to look forward to at the end of each day. Our Rail Trips are our most planet-friendly itineraries that invite you to take the scenic route, relax whilst getting under the skin of a destination. Our Private Trips are fully tailored itineraries, curated by our Travel Experts specifically for you, your friends or your family.

We know that many of you worry about the environmental impact of travel and are looking for ways of expanding horizons in ways that do minimal harm - and may even bring benefits. We are committed to go as far as possible in curating our trips with care for the planet. That is why all of our trips are flightless in destination, fully carbon offset - and we have ambitious plans to be net zero in the very near future.