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| Type of tour: | Guided |
| Level: | Moderate |
| Duration: | 11 Nights |
| Distance: | 45 Miles/day average |
| Dates: | Adventure: Jun 30, 2013; Comfort: Aug 11, 2013 |
| Tour price: | €1400 |
| Start city: | Moscow, Russia |
| End city: | Moscow, Russia |
The bike tour is intended for foreign cyclists and shows them real Russia from a bicycle saddle. Accompanied by Russian cyclists, the tour allows you to enjoy your biking in the quiet Russian countryside. The tour is very informal. You are not only customers, but the guests of the Russian Cycle Touring Club. In addition to cycling, there is a special culture program. You will visit numerous museums and exhibitions (some of them are little known). Enjoy meeting the locals and dinners cooked for you from local products. That's what you have hardly ever tasted. You will also visit a Russian bath house ("banya") and see how Russians really live.
The Golden Ring of Russia (the region northeast of Moscow) is the most famous tourist route in the heart of Russia. It goes through the old Russian towns of Vladimir, Suzdal, Yaroslavl, Kostroma, Uglich and others known for their ancient history and architecture. You will see the beautiful Russian countryside and the Volga River, magnificent Orthodox churches and monasteries. The bicycling part starts in Rostov (north of Moscow) and ends in Vladimir 10 days later.
The tour starts in Moscow, where you have a guided downtown excursion. After the tour you can stay here longer on your own or make a trip to St. Petersburg by a train (overnight in a comfortable sleeping car).
On the route you can choose your own cycling pace, a car will wait for you at the appointed places along the route. Experienced guides will look after you in case of difficulties. If you are tired you can always take a car for some part of the route. Even non-riding spouses, children or friends are welcome to the tour and they can follow us with the car.
For 10 cycling days you ride about 400 miles (650 km). Most roads along the route do not have heavy traffic and are covered with asphalt. (In the Adventure tour there are about 31 miles (50 km) of dirt or gravel roads).
The bike tour is intended for foreign cyclists and shows them real Russia from a bicycle saddle. Accompanied by Russian cyclists, the tour allows you to enjoy your biking in the quiet Russian countryside. The tour is very informal. You are not only customers, but the guests of the Russian Cycle Touring Club. In addition to cycling, there is a special culture program. You will visit numerous museums and exhibitions (some of them are little known). Enjoy meeting the locals and dinners cooked for you from local products. That's what you have hardly ever tasted. You will also visit a Russian bath house ("banya") and see how Russians really live.
The Golden Ring of Russia (the region northeast of Moscow) is the most famous tourist route in the heart of Russia. It goes through the old Russian towns of Vladimir, Suzdal, Yaroslavl, Kostroma, Uglich and others known for their ancient history and architecture. You will see the beautiful Russian countryside and the Volga River, magnificent Orthodox churches and monasteries. The bicycling part starts in Rostov (north of Moscow) and ends in Vladimir 10 days later.
The tour starts in Moscow, where you have a guided downtown excursion. After the tour you can stay here longer on your own or make a trip to St. Petersburg by a train (overnight in a comfortable sleeping car).
On the route you can choose your own cycling pace, a car will wait for you at the appointed places along the route. Experienced guides will look after you in case of difficulties. If you are tired you can always take a car for some part of the route. Even non-riding spouses, children or friends are welcome to the tour and they can follow us with the car.
For 10 cycling days you ride about 400 miles (650 km). Most roads along the route do not have heavy traffic and are covered with asphalt. (In the Adventure tour there are about 31 miles (50 km) of dirt or gravel roads).
Comfort Tour
Day 1: Arrival in Moscow
You are met at the airport by a guide and taken to the hotel. Dinner and evening city walk.
Overnight in Moscow.
Day 2: Rostov (10 miles/20 km)
The day begins with a transfer to Rostov, where you will have a city tour. You then cycle to Borisoglebsky and visit Borisoglebsky Monastery. Other highlights of the day include the Kremlin.
Overnight in Rostov.
Day 3: Uglich (40 miles/60 km)
Highlights of the day include a city tour in Uglich, meeting Volga, and the Museum of Russian Vodka.
Overnight in Uglich.
Day 4: Myshkin (25 miles/40 km)
Visit the Museum of hydropower and enjoy a city tour in Myshkin, where will see the Valenki (wool-boot) museum. Other highlights include the area's beautiful windmills and scenery and folklore program.
Overnight in Myshkin.
Day 5: Rybinsk (50 miles/75 km)
Today you will enjoy a city tour in Rybinsk, including the town's Art Museum.
Overnight in Rybinsk.
Day 6: Yaroslavl (55 miles/90 km)
City tour in Yaroslavl features the Spassky Monastery and the Volga embankment.
Overnight in Yaroslavi.
Day 7: Cycle to Viatskoe (25 miles/40 km)
City tour in Viatskoe.
Day 8: Kostroma (50 miles/80 km)
City tour in Nekrasovkoe.
Overnight in Kostroma.
Day 9: Ples (40 miles/60 km)
City tour in Kostroma includes the Outdoor Museum of Wooden Architecture and Peasant Life. City tour in Ples includes the Museum of I. Levitan.
Overnight in Ples.
Day 10: Suzdal (45 miles/70 km)
Transfer to Lake Rubskoe, followed by a picnic on the lake. The day ends with a farewell dinner.
Day 11: Vladimir, Transfer to Moscow (25 miles/40 km)
City tour in Suzdal, featuring the Bell rings and mead tasting. An optional excursion is a visit to the Church of Intercession on the Nerl in Bogolubovo or the the Golden Gate and Cathedrals in Vladimir. You will then be transferred to Moscow.
Overnight in Moscow.
Day 12: Departure
Breakfast followed by transfer to airport.
Adventure Tour
Day 1: Arrival in Moscow
You are met at the airport by a guide and taken to the hotel. Dinner and evening city walk.
Overnight in Moscow.
Day 2: Rostov (15 miles/20 km)
The day begins with a transfer to Rostov, where you will have a city tour. You then cycle to Borisoglebsky and visit Borisoglebsky Monastery. Other highlights of the day include the Kremlin and an Enamel factory.
Overnight in a camp.
Day 3: Uglich (45 miles/70 km)
Highlights of the day include a city tour in Uglich, meeting Volga, and the Museum of Russian Vodka.
Overnight in a cabin.
Day 4: Myshkin (30 miles/50 km)
City-tour in Myshkin, where you can visit Valenki (wool-boot) Museum and see numerous windmills.
Overnight in a cabin.
Day 5: Rybinsk (40 miles/65 km)
City-tour in Rybinsk, where you will visit the Museum of the Flooded Town. Overnight in a hotel.
Day 6: Yaroslavl (40 miles/70 km)
City tour in Tutaev.
Overnight in a cabin.
Day 7: Nekrasovskoe (55 miles/85 km)
Optional city tour in Yaroslavi. City tour in Nekrasovskoe.
Overnight in a cabin.
Day 8: Kostroma (35 miles/60 km)
City tour in Kostroma where you can visit the Musuem of Wooden Architecture and Peasant Life.
Overnight in a cabin.
Day 9: Shuya (65 miles/100 km; 15 miles/25 km on gravel road)
Highlight of the day includes a jewelery factory.
Overnight in a camp.
Day 10: Suzdal (70 miles/110 km)
Picnic on Lake Rubskoe and farewell dinner.
Overnight in a cabin.
Day 11: Vladimir, Transfer to Moscow (25 miles/40 km; 3 miles/5 km of dirt road (optional)
City tour in Suzdal and optional excursion to the Church of Intercession on the Nerl in Bogolubovo.
Overnight in a hotel.
Day 12: Departure
Breakfast followed by transfer to airport.
All itineraries are subject to change.
Adventure: Jun 30, 2013; Comfort: Aug 11, 2013
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Not included:
For both tours you should have:
In the Comfort tour, you stay in very good hotels without pretension. Our hotels are perfect quality and located in quiet settings. Double/twin accommodation.
In the Adventure tour, you stay in less expensive hotels or cottages (large wooden houses). Double/twin or dormitory accommodation. The group will often cook.
In the Comfort tour, you stay in very good hotels without pretension. Our hotels are perfect quality and located in quiet settings. Double/twin accommodation.
In the Adventure tour, you stay in less expensive hotels or cottages (large wooden houses). Double/twin or dormitory accommodation. The group will often cook.
The bikes available on this tour are hybrid hikes of Land Rover, Marin, Merida and Author brand. They are equipped with a water bottle cage and rack. Additional water bottles and bags are available upon request for no charge.
The bikes available on this tour are hybrid hikes of Land Rover, Marin, Merida and Author brand. They are equipped with a water bottle cage and rack. Additional water bottles and bags are available upon request for no charge.
Most roads along the route are paved with asphalt. In the Adventure tour, there are about 30 miles (48 km) of dirt or gravel roads. The route is mostly flat, but there is some rolling terrain. Approximately 60% of the tour is on quiet roads, 35% on roads shared with traffic and 5% on dirt or gravel roads.
This tour is rated Moderate and is for cyclists in good physical condition.
Most roads along the route are paved with asphalt. In the Adventure tour, there are about 30 miles (48 km) of dirt or gravel roads. The route is mostly flat, but there is some rolling terrain. Approximately 60% of the tour is on quiet roads, 35% on roads shared with traffic and 5% on dirt or gravel roads.
This tour is rated Moderate and is for cyclists in good physical condition.
Tour Start and End
Nearest airport: Moscow, Russia (Domodedovo or Sheremetievo)
Nearest train station: Moscow, Russia
You will be met at the airport by a guide and taken to the hotel.
Tour Start and End
Nearest airport: Moscow, Russia (Domodedovo or Sheremetievo)
Nearest train station: Moscow, Russia
You will be met at the airport by a guide and taken to the hotel.
The Iron Curtain shrouded Russia in mystery for many decades, and even now this beautiful land is often misunderstood. Yet today it's still one of the most-visited and popular tourist destinations in the world.
Russia's vast territory spans two continents and straddles the East and West unlike any other modern nation. Russia's unique culture blends influences of both its European and Asian neighbors to produce a fascinating array of sites, smells, and tastes. The folk traditions and arts are incredibly rich, and traditional music and dance can still often be found throughout the more rural areas of this mighty country.
Because of its enormous size, Russia spans multiple climates and ecological environments – offering an impressive diversity of landscapes. Some regions are lush with greenery while others are barren and practically unlivable. Russia is a country of stark contrasts and intriguing uniqueness that’s thrilling to explore.
The Iron Curtain shrouded Russia in mystery for many decades, and even now this beautiful land is often misunderstood. Yet today it's still one of the most-visited and popular tourist destinations in the world.
Russia's vast territory spans two continents and straddles the East and West unlike any other modern nation. Russia's unique culture blends influences of both its European and Asian neighbors to produce a fascinating array of sites, smells, and tastes. The folk traditions and arts are incredibly rich, and traditional music and dance can still often be found throughout the more rural areas of this mighty country.
Because of its enormous size, Russia spans multiple climates and ecological environments – offering an impressive diversity of landscapes. Some regions are lush with greenery while others are barren and practically unlivable. Russia is a country of stark contrasts and intriguing uniqueness that’s thrilling to explore.
Russian Cycle Touring Club is a not-for-profit social organization that joins bicyclists with different interests. Founded in 1996, they promote cycling tours in Russia and are the only organization that organizes bike tours in Russia for international customers. They are a member of the European Cyclists Federation (ECF) and NBTDA.
Russian Cycle Touring Club is a not-for-profit social organization that joins bicyclists with different interests. Founded in 1996, they promote cycling tours in Russia and are the only organization that organizes bike tours in Russia for international customers. They are a member of the European Cyclists Federation (ECF) and NBTDA.
TERMS AND CONDITIONS
Russian Cycle Touring Club (RCTC) organizes incredible adventure bicycle tours for foreign cyclists to the most interesting places of Russia. Our bicycle tours give you a unique chance to see the real Russia, not from a bus window but from your bicycle saddle, accompanied by Russian cyclists.
Cancellation
A deposit is not refundable except a case if the tour is full and we can find another participant. In this case we can make full refund (minus transactions cost) or transmit your deposit to the next year. The cost of the tour (minus deposit) can be refunded up to the date tour starts (minus transactions costs). Riders canceling may transfer their tour to another person for a fee of $50 dollars. In the exceptional case of RCTC canceling a tour due to low enrollment (insufficient number of participants), participants receive a full refund of all payments received to date. In this exceptional case we can suggest to change the conditions of the tour.
Reservation and Payment
Step 1. Booking. You send us your application via email.
Step 2. Confirmation. We send you the confirmation via email. Please do not make non-changeable travel plans until you receive your confirmation.
Step 3. Deposit. You pay a deposit by bank transfer to our account within time required. If you do not pay the deposit, RCTC reserve the right to cancel your reservation. The balance of your payment is due any time before your tour begins. If you book via our agents you follow their booking policy.
Limitation of Liability
RCTC and its staff do all they can to make tours safe and pleasure. However, you travel at your own risk. RCTC is not liable for any participants' illness, injury, or death, property loss or damage before, during and after the tours. RCTC is not liable for accidents caused by consumption of alcoholic beverages, civil unrest, terrorism, crime, breakdown of equipment, forces of nature, lack of or limited access to medical attention in remote locations, and the adequacy of medical attention once provided. RCTC is also not liable for expenses not specified as included in the tour, but which may be required. RCTC reserves the right to make route, itinerary and hotel changes as necessary for comfort and safety of participants or as a result of act of god. RCTC reserves the right to refuse any reservation and participation for a person whose condition or behavior may be a hazard to himself or others. RCTC cannot be responsible for inconvenience as a result of acting of third party (hotels, restaurants, banks, transport etc.) as well as the condition of the roads, participants' bikes, weather or insects.
Participant Responsibility and Safety Statement
Tour participants assume the responsibility to select a tour most appropriate to their physical abilities and interest. Participants are responsible for being in sufficient good health to undertake their trip. Participants are also responsible for studying all pre-departure information, for bringing all necessary equipment and clothing, for acting in a manner considerate of fellow tour participants and the country visited. The participants are presumed to have the knowledge and bicycling riding and handling skills necessary to participate in the tour they have chosen. Participants should follow any written or verbal instructions that are given by RCTC guides. Children under 18's must be accompanied by a parent or guardian. Under 14's should be attached to an adult's bike. Participants must obey the Highway (Traffic) Code, cycle in a safe and responsible manner, and ensure that their bike is roadworthy. All participants should ride with a helmet and have adequate medical insurance.
Privacy Statement
We state that we only use the information we collect about you with your consent in order to process your application and to tell you about our events. It is our strict rule never to disclose personal information about you to any third party without first receiving your permission (except in the case of formal legal instruction). We may need to know your name, date of birth, email address, address, passport number and expiry date in order to process your booking. This information is used strictly for the purpose of organizing the bicycle tour, processing your visa support papers and will not be disclosed to any third party without your authority except cases which are required by tour organizing process. RCTC may make photographic or film records of its tours and may use such records for promotional purposes without compensation.
TERMS AND CONDITIONS
Russian Cycle Touring Club (RCTC) organizes incredible adventure bicycle tours for foreign cyclists to the most interesting places of Russia. Our bicycle tours give you a unique chance to see the real Russia, not from a bus window but from your bicycle saddle, accompanied by Russian cyclists.
Cancellation
A deposit is not refundable except a case if the tour is full and we can find another participant. In this case we can make full refund (minus transactions cost) or transmit your deposit to the next year. The cost of the tour (minus deposit) can be refunded up to the date tour starts (minus transactions costs). Riders canceling may transfer their tour to another person for a fee of $50 dollars. In the exceptional case of RCTC canceling a tour due to low enrollment (insufficient number of participants), participants receive a full refund of all payments received to date. In this exceptional case we can suggest to change the conditions of the tour.
Reservation and Payment
Step 1. Booking. You send us your application via email.
Step 2. Confirmation. We send you the confirmation via email. Please do not make non-changeable travel plans until you receive your confirmation.
Step 3. Deposit. You pay a deposit by bank transfer to our account within time required. If you do not pay the deposit, RCTC reserve the right to cancel your reservation. The balance of your payment is due any time before your tour begins. If you book via our agents you follow their booking policy.
Limitation of Liability
RCTC and its staff do all they can to make tours safe and pleasure. However, you travel at your own risk. RCTC is not liable for any participants' illness, injury, or death, property loss or damage before, during and after the tours. RCTC is not liable for accidents caused by consumption of alcoholic beverages, civil unrest, terrorism, crime, breakdown of equipment, forces of nature, lack of or limited access to medical attention in remote locations, and the adequacy of medical attention once provided. RCTC is also not liable for expenses not specified as included in the tour, but which may be required. RCTC reserves the right to make route, itinerary and hotel changes as necessary for comfort and safety of participants or as a result of act of god. RCTC reserves the right to refuse any reservation and participation for a person whose condition or behavior may be a hazard to himself or others. RCTC cannot be responsible for inconvenience as a result of acting of third party (hotels, restaurants, banks, transport etc.) as well as the condition of the roads, participants' bikes, weather or insects.
Participant Responsibility and Safety Statement
Tour participants assume the responsibility to select a tour most appropriate to their physical abilities and interest. Participants are responsible for being in sufficient good health to undertake their trip. Participants are also responsible for studying all pre-departure information, for bringing all necessary equipment and clothing, for acting in a manner considerate of fellow tour participants and the country visited. The participants are presumed to have the knowledge and bicycling riding and handling skills necessary to participate in the tour they have chosen. Participants should follow any written or verbal instructions that are given by RCTC guides. Children under 18's must be accompanied by a parent or guardian. Under 14's should be attached to an adult's bike. Participants must obey the Highway (Traffic) Code, cycle in a safe and responsible manner, and ensure that their bike is roadworthy. All participants should ride with a helmet and have adequate medical insurance.
Privacy Statement
We state that we only use the information we collect about you with your consent in order to process your application and to tell you about our events. It is our strict rule never to disclose personal information about you to any third party without first receiving your permission (except in the case of formal legal instruction). We may need to know your name, date of birth, email address, address, passport number and expiry date in order to process your booking. This information is used strictly for the purpose of organizing the bicycle tour, processing your visa support papers and will not be disclosed to any third party without your authority except cases which are required by tour organizing process. RCTC may make photographic or film records of its tours and may use such records for promotional purposes without compensation.
