Excursions and tours on high-speed fleet in Russia

Among the various tourist offers the most interesting seem to be the places preserving its pristine view to the present day. One of such sights is fortress Oreshek and we suggest you take a tour on a modern comfortable hydrofoil.

The fortress Oreshek was named after the island, where it was founded . This small island was distinct in a thicket of hazel nut trees (Oreshek means "a small nut" in Russian). However, Oreshek is not the only name of the fortress. Due to its favourable location the fortress has always been a desirable object to conquer for Swedes. The parties fought for the fortress for a long time, the odds shifted one side to the other several times. During the conquest of the fortress by Swedes in 1612 it received a name of Noteburg. Several decades later during the Northern War Peter the Great's troops managed to ... More details

If you are tired of everyday routine and hustle and bustle of city life then it's high time you visited the holy island of Valaam. An excursion to the island will turn out a discovery for you, as it's so hard to imagine such a calm lifestyle not far from a crowded and noisy metropolis.

During a one-day tour to Valaam you will be familiarized with remarkable history of this place, which combines wild nature and the most important sacred sites. A hydrofoil trip is the fastest and most comfortable way to reach the island. Your trip will start at the bus trip to Priozersk, where a fast moving motorboat will be waiting for your excursion group at the quay. The way to Monastery cove takes about an hour, during which you can enjoy the scenery of Lake Ladoga, numerous islands and bushy vegetation.

Valaam’s nature is espec... More details

Rebellious city, the center of scientific inventions. Closed city, military unit. It's all about this city, about Kronstadt. The population of the city in rare pages of history exceeded 50 thousand people. Today Kronstadt is a long-standing athlete-all-rounder, who regretfully looks at the weakened muscles and recalls the past. Kronstadt has something to remember.

300-year-old Kronstadt is the sacrificial city of the national fleet. The way of life and features of the layout here are explained solely by the needs of the maritime department. An accidental guest, when tries to reach the main sights, in Kronstadt will inevitably rest either into the canal, or into the ravine, or into the lattice of the military warehouse.

The huge dock ravine in the center ... More details