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Trans Niugini Tours

Established in 1976 in the highlands city of Mount Hagen,  Trans Niugini Tours  operates lodges, ground transport and even its own aircraft throughout PNG.

As Papua New Guinea’s leading inbound tour operator, Trans Niugini Tours offers trips & tours for discerning travelers with a taste for adventure.

Trans Niugini Tours own and operate award winning wilderness lodges, as well as a fleet of boats, mini-buses and aircraft.

Trans Niugini Tours operates the following lodges:

• Ambua Lodge
• Karawari Lodge
• Sepik Spirit
• Rondon Ridge
• Malolo Plantation Lodge
• Bensbach Wildlife Lodge
• Lake Murray Lodge

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Explore the uncharted beauty, of papua new guinea.

Niugini International Tours is more than just a tour operator business — we are pioneers in promoting sustainable tourism in PNG. Our journey began with the merger of Niugini International Tours and the Sandaun Provincial Tourism Association Inc. of West Sepik Province. This union gave birth to a 100% nationally owned tour operator business specializing in various services:

From the lush landscapes of Vanimo to the enchanting Baiyer River Nature Park in Western Highlands Province, Niugini International Tours has been at the forefront of tourism development since 2019. Our President’s vision to raise funds for developing tourism in West Sepik Province led to the relocation of our business concept, culminating in the merger with Sandaun Provincial Tourism Association Inc.

Together with our partners and stakeholders, we are committed to promoting sustainable tourism in PNG. Through conservation and preservation approaches, we strive to protect the authenticity and natural beauty that makes Papua New Guinea a truly unique destination.

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At Niugini International Tours, our mission is clear: to showcase Papua New Guinea as a premier tourist destination in the Asia and Pacific region. Through our digital marketing selling platform, we bring the beauty and diversity of PNG to the world stage, offering unforgettable experiences for international and domestic travelers alike.

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Niugini International Tours is more than just a tour operator business — we are pioneers in promoting sustainable tourism in PNG. Our journey began with the merger of Niugini International Tours and the Sandaun Provincial Tourism Association Inc. of West Sepik Province. This union gave birth to a 100% nationally owned tour operator business specializing in:

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Mt. Hagen, Western Highlands

Trans Niugini Tours is the leading tour operator for tropical island vacations in Papua New Guinea. We own and operate seven highly acclaimed wilderness lodges as well as boats, buses and aircraft to facilitate tours at, and travel between the lodges. Geared to the adventurous traveler of discerning tastes, Trans Niugini Tours provides comfortable accommodation in some of the most remote areas of the country. We are the only inbound tour operator that not only owns and manages a selection of award-winning Wilderness Lodges, but also our very own fleet of aircraft, vehicles and boats. We can proudly assure you of the highest levels of safety, reliability and consistently excellent standards of service while you relax and savor the adventure that is Papua New Guinea. As Papua New Guinea’s leading tourism provider, we maintain a high standard of quality throughout all aspects of its operation. We offer cultural festivals, special interest programs or customized itineraries to suit your requirements. Birding watching, village visits and cultural tours, snorkeling are some of the many activities we offer. Traditional villages, legends, Huli Wigmen, Spirit Houses, rivers, trivial art, birds of paradise and knowledgeable guides are all part of the experience. Follow the sounds of kundu drums, chants and laughter. Arrive curious and depart amazed. PNG has a famously rich avifauna. 708 bird species, including 578 land and freshwater species have been identified. Our wilderness lodges, including Rondon Ridge, are strategically located in PNG's most exciting birding areas. A review of each lodge's birding list makes it clear that an itinerary built around our lodges will rate amongst a birder's top trips. Renowned Ambua Lodge has long been the favored home base of film crews and leading naturalists including Sir David Attenborough. Seeing the trailing white tail feathers of the Ribbon-tailed Astrapia is just one of the many thrills Ambua's guests may experience. A stay at Karawari Lodge, overlooking a tributary of the Sepik River, is an opportunity to spot a wildly diverse range of birds from the Twelve-wired Bird of Paradise to the Victoria Crowned Pigeon to a litany of lorikeets, cockatoos and parrots. For birdwatching - Rondon Ridge in Mt Hagen, Ambua Lodge in Tari, Karawari Lodge in Karawari and Lake Murray Lodge in Lake Murray ​ We offer accommodation, tours and transfers.

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Trans Niugini Tours

Trans Niugini Tours is the leading tour operator for tropical island vacations in Papua New Guinea.  We own and operate a series of highly acclaimed wilderness lodges as well as boats, buses and aircraft to facilitate tours at, and travel between the lodges.

For over thirty years Trans Niugini Tours has been providing culturally sensitive & ecologically responsible experiences throughout Papua New Guinea.  Geared to the adventurous traveler of discerning tastes, Trans Niugini Tours provides comfortable accommodation in some of the most remote areas of the country.

As Papua New Guinea’s leading tourism provider, Trans Niugini Tours maintains a high standard of quality throughout all aspects of its operation.

Trans Niugini Tours own seven lodges throughout the country.  These lodges are Rondon Ridge in Mount Hagen, Ambua Lodge in Tari, Karawari Lodge and the Sepik Spirit in the Sepik, Malolo in Madang, Bensbach in the Western Province and Lake Murray Lodge in Lake Murray.

We offer cultural festivals, special interest programs or customised itineraries to suit your requirements.  Birding watching, village visits, cultural tours and snorkelling are some of the many activities we offer.

Traditional villages, legends, Huli Wigmen, Spirit Hauses, rivers, trival art, birds of paradise and knowledgeable guides are all part of the experience.  Follow the sounds of kundu drums, chants and laughter.  Arrive curious and depart amazed.

PNG has a famously rich avifauna. 708 bird species, including 578 land and freshwater species have been identified.

Our wilderness lodges are strategically located in PNG’s most exciting birding areas.  A review of each lodge’s birding list makes it clear that an itinerary built around our lodges will rate amongst a birder’s top trips.

Renowned Ambua Lodge has long been the favoured home base of film crews and leading naturalists including Sir David Attenborough. Seeing the trailing white tail feathers of the Ribbon-tailed Astrapia is just one of the many thrills Ambua’s guests may experience.

A stay at Karawari Lodge, overlooking a tributary of the Sepik River, is an opportunity to spot a wildly diverse range of birds from the Twelve-wired Bird of Paradise to the Victoria Crowned Pigeon to a litany of lorikeets, cockatoos and parrots.

Our newly opened Lake Murray Lodge is home to over 50% of the New Guineas total bird population.   In addition to a host of migratory birds, several birds of paradise special, pelicans, hornbills, eagles, parrots and numerous other birds have been sighted.

Discover how easy Papua New Guinea can be when you travel with us!

Address: P O Box 371 Mount Hagen Papua New Guinea 281

Phone: +675 542-1438 / +675 7198-9397

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Trans Niugini Tours has been making Papua New Guinea accessible to the intrepid traveler since 1976! As a well-established tour operator, Trans Niugini is unique in the world of PNG travel for managing both its very own fleet of water, air, and land vehicles, as well as a comfortable collection of award-winning wilderness lodges.

Trans Niugini maintains the highest standards in service, safety, and reliability to ensure that guests enjoy true peace of mind while exploring one of the last frontiers of authentic adventure travel. From miles of unspoiled rainforest, to the translucent blue of PNG’s crystalline seas, Trans Niugini Tours invites you to discover this timeless land – and the ageless traditions of the people who live here.

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Karawari Lodge in the lowlands of the East Sepik Province: Overlooking stunning vistas of the Karawari River – where no road spoils the horizon – this secluded setting lets you immerse yourself in a colorful culture of stilted villages, dug-out canoes, and tropical lowland rainforest.

Ambua Lodge in the Hela Province: Perched in the Doma Peaks almost 7000 feet above sea level, views of the magnificent Tari Valley will take your breath away. This location is ideal for discovering the ways and customs of the region’s renowned Huli Wigmen.

Sepik Spirit Floating Lodge on the mighty Sepik River: Voyage along secretive waterways and hidden lakes as you explore the villages of PNG’s mysterious Sepik region. Visitors here can expect a genuine, welcoming, and unforgettable cultural experience, where crocodiles rule supreme.

Bensbach Wildlife Lodge in a far corner of the Western Province: Teeming with wildlife, the sweeping floodplains of PNG’s most isolated corner are home to wallabies, monitor lizards, and a host of unusual birds, both resident and migratory.

Rondon Ridge Lodge in the mountains above Mount Hagen: At an altitude of 7100 feet, you’ll greet each day with panoramic views of the Wahgi Valley. Miles of walking trails – showcasing hundreds of orchids and birds – contrast dramatically with the tea and coffee industries of busy Mount Hagen.

Lake Murray Lodge on a small island in the remote Western Province: Tucked away on the largest lake in Papua New Guinea, timeless fishing villages dot the local landscape. If you consider birding the next best thing to diving, you’ll love that more than half the country’s winged population resides here.

Most residents of PNG continue to live a traditional lifestyle based on fishing, farming, and ancient beliefs. What’s the significance of the Huli tribe’s colorful clay body decoration? Why do the men of the Sepik Region cut the skin on their backs to resemble the hide of a crocodile? With Trans Niugini Tours, you can indulge your curiosity about the habits, lifestyles, and artwork of PNG’s indigenous peoples.

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Very few places in the world offer the variety of natural wonders that Papua New Guinea does. Let Trans Niugini Tours introduce you to hundreds of species of tropical birds, quirky land mammals, and delicate orchids and butterflies. Whether it’s catching and releasing the mighty barramundi, or diving where the fish are too numerous to count, Trans Niugini Tours has got you covered.

From sing-sing groups to traditional dances, Trans Niugini Tours brings the color and splendor of PNG’s annual festivals to you. Memorable gatherings of tribesmen and women occur at various times throughout the year, providing a golden opportunity to witness traditional ceremonial dress, dazzling performances, and the unmatched energy of local celebration.

Make the most of everything that Papua New Guinea has to offer and enhance your dive vacation by immersing yourself in its fascinating cultural and natural heritage.

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Wwii history, war museum, birdwatching, nature walks.

See some of the many remnants left over from the second world war and Japanese occupancy of Papua New Guinea.

Local guides or visiting ornithologists and biologists will endeavour to show off some of our local endemics.

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Over 500km of tunnels were dug including multi level hospitals, much of it remains to be explored.

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Day 1 Barcelona – Zaragoza – Madrid

We’ll meet at 4 p.m. at our hotel in Luzern (Lucerne) for a “Welcome to Switzerland” meeting. Then we’ll take a meandering evening walk through Switzerland’s most charming lakeside town, and get acquainted with one another over dinner together. Sleep in Luzern (2 nights). No bus. Walking: light.

Day 2 Zürich–Biel/Bienne–Neuchâtel–Geneva

Enjoy an orientation walk of Zurich’s OLD TOWN, Switzerland’s center of banking and commerce. Then, leave Zurich and start your Swiss adventure. You’ll quickly discover that Switzerland isn’t just home to the Alps, but also to some of the most beautiful lakes. First, stop at the foot of the Jura Mountains in the picturesque town of Biel, known as Bienne by French-speaking Swiss, famous for watch-making, and explore the historical center. Next, enjoy a scenic drive to lakeside Neuchâtel, dominated by the medieval cathedral and castle. Time to stroll along the lake promenade before continuing to stunning Geneva, the second-largest city in Switzerland, with its fantastic lakeside location and breathtaking panoramas of the Alps.

Day 3 Enchanting Engelberg

Our morning drive takes us from Swiss lakes to Swiss Army. At the once-secret Swiss army bunker at Fortress Fürigen, we’ll see part of the massive defense system designed to keep Switzerland strong and neutral. Afterward, a short drive into the countryside brings us to the charming Alpine village of Engelberg, our picturesque home for the next two days. We’ll settle into our lodge then head out for an orientation walk. Our stroll through the village will end at the Engelberg Abbey, a Benedictine monastery with its own cheese-making operation. You’ll have free time to wander back before dinner together. Sleep in Engelberg (2 nights). Bus: 1 hr. Walking: light.

Day 4 Interlaken Area. Excursion to The Jungfrau Massif

An unforgettable trip to the high Alpine wonderland of ice and snow is the true highlight of a visit to Switzerland. Globus Local Favorite At an amazing 11,332 feet, the JUNGFRAUJOCH is Europe’s highest railway station. Jungfrau’s 13,642-foot summit was first ascended in 1811 and in 1912 the rack railway was opened. There are lots of things to do here: enjoy the ALPINE SENSATION, THE PANORAMA 360° EXPERIENCE, and the ICE PALACE. Also receive your JUNGFRAU PASSPORT as a souvenir to take home with you. The round trip to the “Top of Europe” by MOUNTAIN TRAIN will take most of the day.

Day 5 Lake Geneva and Château de Chillon

It’s market day in Lausanne! Enjoy browsing and packing a picnic lunch for our 11 a.m. boat cruise on Lake Geneva. A few miles down-shore we’ll dock at Château de Chillon, where we’ll have a guided tour of this delightfully medieval castle on the water. On our way back we’ll take time to peek into the vineyards surrounding Lutry before returning to Lausanne. Boat: 2 hrs. Bus: 1 hr. Walking: moderate.

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• Mar 7, 2024 – 7 Day Dirt / Adv Bike Tour of Morobe – FULL
• Aug 3- Aug 13 2024 – 10 Day Tour of Highlands AUD$5550 Highlights : See Coffee beans in every stage from Tree to Cup, plus Fire Dancers of Snow Pass, Asaro Mudmen, Smoked Bodies of Angapena) & much more. Start Lae, Finish Madang
• Sept 11, 2024 – 10 Day Tour of Highlands AUD$5550 Highlights : 49th Independence Celebrations, visits to WW2 Battle site tours, and incredible sights incl Fire Dancers of Snow Pass, Asaro Mudmen, Smoked Bodies of Angapena & much more. Start Lae, Finish in Madang
• Oct 17, 2024 – 10 Day Tour of Highlands AUD$5550. Highlights: 2 Day Morobe Cultural Show. See over 100 cultural groups up close. Not forgetting the incredible Highlands sights incl Fire Dancers of Snow Pass, Asaro Mudmen, Smoked Bodies of Angapena & much more. Start Lae, Finish Madang
• Dec 8, 2024 – 10 Day Tour of Highlands AUD$5550 Highlights : Fire Dancers of Snow Pass, Asaro Mudmen, Smoked Bodies of Angapena & much more. Start Lae, Finish Madang

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Day 1 (Wed)– Air Niugini, Pom to Lae dep 4.40pm, arrive 5.30pm

Day 11 (Sat) – Air Niugini, Madang to Port Moresby dep 7.00, arrive 08.25

Cost – AUD $5850 per rider. Covers all food (with exception 1 evening meal at Lae Yacht Club), 10 nights’ accommodation, bikes, support vehicles and transfers to and from the airport. You pay for drinks & personal needs during the tour only.

Deposit – 50 % upon Booking. Refer FAQ for terms and conditions.

Bikes – KTM 390 & KTM 300

Accommodation – at Niugini Dirt base in Lae (4 nights) and various Guest Houses and Hotels while on the road (7 nights)

Day 2 – Lae to Bulolo via the ‘Snake Valley’. Familiarise yourself with the bike for 35km on the Lae – Bulolo Highway, then detour into the Snake Valley (with its prehistoric style mountain ranges) and ascend to 1500metres, with stunning views in all directions.

Superb scenery abounds enroute to the forestry town of Bulolo (staying at the Bulolo Country Club). Riders can try their hand at gold panning also. There is also a quick detour to see the 80-year old Baiune Hydro station. Gym, swimming pool and sauna available

Day 3 – The Smoked Bodies of Angapena are our destination. We visit the only site out of 3 in the country where we can view the bodies. The mummification has been done for hundreds of years. Bodies are placed over a fire, smoked, then placed in chairs under a hillside. There is little recorded history of the practice and erosion and lack of care are slowly causing the sites to degrade.

The Journey to the Bodies is one way, so after the 85km to the bodies, we head back to Bulolo and continue for another 30km to Wau for the night, staying at the Valley View guesthouse.

Wau has great historical significance for PNG, with the Battle of Wau, stopping the advance of Japanese troops towards Pom. 349 Allied troops and 1200 Japanese soldiers were killed in this 7 day battle. A crashed B17 Bomber from the battle lies in several pieces on a hillside 15 minutes from Wau.

Wau was also the sight of PNGs first gold rush. Between 1932 and the start of WW2, 7 massive 1100t dredges were shipped in parts to Lae then flown to Bulolo & Wau in Junkers G-31 planes.

Day 4 – Starting with a visit to the local orphanage (Haus Pikinini) for a really moving experience, the group then visits the Mountain Coffee factory in Wau.

In coffee season (April to Sept) you will see coffee beans through all stages of processing (and taste the finished product later in Lae). Riding to the Edie Creek goldfields (Errol Flynn tried his luck here) and Mt Kaindi at 2,300 metres you will where tens of thousands of people make a meagre living. A trip to the Wau WW2 memorial will occur upon return from the goldfields.

Riders will return to Bulolo via the scenic Bulolo Gorge and make the afternoon trip back to Lae via the highway (more suited to bikes than cars due to its shocking state of disrepair)

Day 5 – The Markham valley awaits the riders for the first 180 km of today’s ride on the Highlands Highway. The Highway rises sharply at the Kassam pass, twisting and turning until reaching the Yonki Dam at a little over 1400 metres. Tonight’s accommodation is in Kainantu at the Lodge.

Day 6 – In the morning you visit the local Kainantu Pottery and see uniquely PNG styled pottery items, as well as other arts and crafts being made nearby. We catch up in the morning with some of the pilots from one of the mission stations at Aiyura (over 1000 American families live in the Eastern Highlands Province). We ride around Lake Yonki, on very poor gravel & dirt roads, through coffee country until hitting the highway again and enjoying some great winding roads until arrival at Goroka at 1600m above sea level.

Goroka has an ideal temperature for vegetable growing so you will visit the local market upon arrival and see the array of fresh produce available

Day 7 – After a relaxing night at Goroka’s best hotel, the Bird of Paradise, it’s an 80km run on tarmac to visit the ‘Asaro Mudmen’. You see the photos but they don’t them any justice. They are haunting and will surprise you when you least expect it.

From the Mudmen the group starts the ascent of the Daulo pass (height 2485m), traversing through the Chimbu Gorge (incredible landscapes) and ending at Bettys Lodge at the base of Mt Wilhelm.

At almost 3000m its somewhat cold at the Lodge, but the foods hearty and the pot belly stove keep’s everyone warm. Its used primarily as a staging camp by groups summitting Mt Wilhelm (4509m).

The lodge has a trout farm, so expect trout on the menu. Betty and the team will have cultural sing sing group waiting biker’s arrival. It tends to get chilly here, so pack accordingly

Day 8 – A short stretch on the bikes today. After a leisurely walk around the village and late lunch at Betty’s, you head down another mountain range to Snow Pass.

It’s just 2 hours ride to the Snow Pass Eco Lodge, but the ridings on a narrow dodgy as hell road, with 300 metre drop-offs on either side. Experience the Unique Snow Pass Fire Dancers at dusk – it is a surreal experience.

Day 9 – Rise early and try to glimpse PNGs iconic ‘Bird of Paradise’, sometimes seen at dawn at Snow Pass. The route from Snow Pass today is winding mountain 4WD, descending from 2,000 metres to the Ramu river.

The days riding sees numerous river crossings and passes the group close to the Ramu Nickel Mine at Kurumbukari (Chinese nickel mine), before the Road Journey to Madang your final destination.

Day 10 – Rest day at Jais Aben Resort. Water activities own cost

Day 11 – PX 111 Departs at 07:00 to Port Moresby in time to catch Aust Flights. Groups can obviously extend their stay if they want

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Russia is open for international travelers regardless their citizenship/country of residence. Tourist visas are being issued in the USA, Australia, New Zealand, Canada, the UK, EU, Japan, and worldwide. Electronic visas (up to 16 days of stay, single entry) are available for the following nationals: Austria, Andorra, Bahrain, Belgium, Bulgaria, Cambodia, Croatia, Cyprus, China, Czech Republic, Democratic People's Republic of Korea, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, India, Indonesia, Iran, Ireland, Iceland, Italy, Japan, Kuwait, Latvia, Lithuania, Liechtenstein, Luxembourg, Malaysia, Malta, Mexico, Monaco, Myanmar, Netherlands, North Macedonia, Norway, Oman, Poland, Portugal, Philippines, Romania, San Marino, Saudi Arabia, Serbia, Singapore, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Switzerland, Sweden, Taiwan, Turkey, Vatican, Vietnam.

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Sepik Spirit

Luxury in the deepest sepik....

The Sepik Spirit is a 9-room river cruise boat with a unique design inspired be the local architecture of the spirit house.  This “one of a kind” cruise ship is used to take guests on a voyage along the waterways of Papua New Guinea’s Sepik region. Thus, allowing for the unique opportunity to journey into remote villages that could not otherwise be reached on day trips.

Currently, the Sepik Spirit primarily journeys on the Karawari River, the storied tributary of the Sepik River, and on to the Krosmeri River which allows entry to the mysterious Blackwater Lakes.  The densely forested riverbanks of the Karawari River open up to the wide-open expanse of the Blackwater Lakes. Both regions are rich in bird life.

Guests will disembark the boat each day, where time will be spent visiting the spirit houses, family homes and important places in the villages and hearing about the traditional rituals, warfare, initiation ceremonies and ancestral beliefs.  The tribes of this region express their beliefs and creativity through the creation of unique and beautiful tribal art, such as masks, flutes, drums and spirit figures. You will have the opportunity to view and purchase arts from the small village markets. 

The Sepik Spirit is accessible by charter flights that operate in/out of the Karawari airstrip. The Sepik Spirit is accessible by Trans NiuginiTours' air service. Flights depart from Mount Hagen where Rondon Ridge is located and from Karawari Lodge and Ambua Lodge . Charter flights from other departure points can be arranged.

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Our 20 Best Moscow Tours of 2022

Join us on an unforgettable tour to Moscow, the capital of Russia. Imagine visiting Red Square, St. Basil’s the Kremlin and more. Moscow is one of Europe’s most vibrant cities and one of Russia’s most historical. All of our tours to Moscow are fully customizable and can be adjusted to fit any budget. Our most popular tours are listed below. Please click on the tour details to learn more or contact us for more information about our Moscow tours using the form at the side of the page. You can also schedule a call with one of our Russian travel specialists to learn more.

Classic Moscow

This is our most popular Moscow tour that includes all the most prominent sights. You will become acquainted with ancient Russia in the Kremlin, admire Russian art in the Tretyakov Gallery, listen to street musicians as you stroll along the Old Arbat street, and learn about Soviet times on the Moscow Metro tour.

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A Week in Moscow

This tour is a perfect choice for those who wish to get to know Moscow in depth. One of the highlights of this package is the KGB history tour which gives an interesting perspective on the Cold War. You will also have time for exploring the city on your own or doing extra sightseeing.

Weekend in Moscow

This tour is a great way to get acquainted with the capital of Russia if you are short of time. You will see all the main attractions of the city, the most important of which is the Kremlin - the heart of Russia. The tour starts on Friday and can be combined with a business trip.

Group Tour Moscow Break by Intourist

Russia's capital has so much to offer, from the Kremlin and the Metro to the Old Arbat street and the Tretyakov Gallery. Besides these sites, you will also visit a fascinating country estate which today is quite off the beaten path, Gorky Estate, where the Soviet leader Lenin spent the last months of his life.

Kolomenskoye Tour with transport

The history of Kolomenskoye stretches back for centuries. In 1380, Dmitri Donskoi’s army passed through Kolomenskoye on their way to the Kulikovo battlefield, and it was...

Tours by car

Kremlin, Red Sq., Cathedrals & Armory Tour

The Kremlin is truly a fascinating structure, at the same time it is an ancient tower, the city’s former military fortification, a palace, an armory, the sovereign treasury...

Walking tours

Kremlin, Red Sq., Cathedrals, Armory, Diamond Fund Tour

Old Arbat walking tour

You will be told of the street’s interesting history and view the street’s artisan culture. You will also have the opportunity to view and purchase souvenirs from the...

Tour to Sergiev Posad with transport

Considered by some to be the Russian Vatican, Sergiev Posad is the temporary residence of the Patriarch of the Russian Orthodox Church. The Trinity St. Sergius Monastery (Lavra)...

Tour to Kuskovo with transport

The Kuskovo Estate often called the Moscow Versailles due to its perfectly preserved French park, is an example of an 18th century, luxurious Moscow summer residence. Its history...

Tour to Tsaritsyno with transport

The Tsaritsyno Estate is located in the southern part of Moscow. The estate was constructed for Catherine the Great by the Russian architects Bazhenov and Kazakov in a romantic...

Moscow Metro and Old Arbat Tour

The Moscow Metro is one of the largest and most grandly built metro systems in the world. It was meant to be a showcase of the Soviet Union’s achievements for both the Russians...

Vodka Museum Tour with transport (excursion and vodka tasting)

Vodka is an important component of Russian life, an element of national identity and everyday culture. We invite you to visit the Vodka Museum and feel the atmosphere of long-gone...

Mikhail Bulgakov Apartment Museum

This apartment museum located close to Patriarch Ponds became the prototype of the "bad apartment" described in the novel "The Master and Margarita." Currently the museum's...

Kremlin, Red Sq., Cathedrals & Diamond Fund Tour

The State Museum of Lev Tolstoy Tour

Take this opportunity to learn more about the Russian writer Lev Tolstoy. During the visit to the museum you will see part of a vast collection of exhibits connected to Tolstoy...

Novodevichy Convent Tour with transport

Tour of the Novodevichy Monastery. Founded in 1524 by Grand Prince VasiliIoanovich, the original convent was enclosed by fortified walls and contained 12 towers. The structure...

City Tour with Visit to St. Basils & Red Sq. with transport

Panoramic City Tour. This Moscow tour is a great start to your trip and the best way to get acquainted with many of the city’s major highlights. Our professional guide will...

City Tour of Moscow

Head to the heart of Moscow with a professional guide on a 4-hour private walk through the city center. See Tverskaya and Old Arbat streets, Theatre Square with the world-famous...

Moscow Metro walking tour

Kremlin, Red Square and Cathedrals Tour

KGB Tour with transport

This is a very interesting and insightful tour. You will visit places connected with Stalin’s terror - a time of great repression and fear. You will be shown monuments to...

Soviet and Post-Soviet Moscow Tour

The tour begins with a drive or walk down Tverskaya Street – a Soviet masterpiece. In the years of Soviet power, Tverskaya began to undergo a transformation: it was widened...

Tretyakov State Gallery Tour

This world-famous gallery contains masterpieces of Russian art beginning in the 10th century up until today. You will view exquisite Russian icons and paintings from the 18th and...

Jewish Heritage of Moscow Tour

This tour offers a detailed look into the history and present-day life of the Jewish community of Moscow. On the tour, you will visit sites connected with the cultural and religious...

Vodka Museum Tour with transport (excursion only)

Lena, our guide in Moscow was excellent. She was very knowledgable and could answer any question we had for her. We liked that she could pick up on our interests and take us places we might not have thought of to go. When we realized that one of the places we had chosen to see would probably not be that interesting to us, she was able to arrange entry to the Diamond Fund and the Armoury for us. Riding the Metro with Lena was a real adventure and a lot of fun. In Saint Petersburg we found Anna well versed in the history of the Tsars and in the Hermitage collection. Arkady in Veliky Novgorod was a very good guide and answered all of our questions with ease. Novgorod was perhaps a long way to go for a day trip, but we did enjoy it. Vasily was a great driver to have and kept us safe with good humour and skill. We enjoyed ourselves so much, my daughter says she is already planning to return. We would both have no hesistation to recommend ExpresstoRussia to anyone we know.

Just wanted to let you know that My grandson Bruno and I couldn´t have been more pleased with our week in Moscow (6/15 - 6/21). We were absolutely enchanted with the whole experience, including getting lost a couple of times in the Metro during our free time. Although both our guides (both Eleanas) were excellent, I would particularly commend the first one (she took us to the Tatiakov, the KGB tour, and to that beautiful cemetery where so many great Russian artists, authors, composers, musicians, militarists, and politicians are buried). Her knowledge is encyclopedic; and her understanding of today´s Russia as a product of its past was, for us, truly enlightening. I will be taking another tour in Russia, with my wife, within the next two or three years. I will be in touch with you when the time comes. Meanwhile, I will refer you to other potential visitors to Russia as I meet them.

Tours to Moscow

Our Moscow tours are land only meaning that you arrange your own air travel to Russia and our expert staff meets you at the airport and handles everything else from there. Our online Airline Ticket booking system offers some of the most competitive rates to Russia available on the web so if you need tickets, please visit our Russian air ticket center . Rest assured that you will be taken great care of on one of our Moscow tours. Express to Russia has a fully staffed office in Moscow that will help to make your visit fun, informative and unforgettable. Please remember that of all these tours are private and can be adjusted to your taste. You can add, replace or skip some sights; you can add more days to the package or cut the tour short. Our specialists will be glad to help you create the tour of your dreams!

Moscow, a City Like No Other

Moscow is Russia’s largest city with a population of between 12 and 13 million. It is also Europe’s largest city and when you visit Moscow, you can feel it. The layout and architecture of the city is eclectic, ranging from crooked, ancient streets and alleyways to wide, bustling boulevards, from medieval churches to Stalin skyscrapers and to modern, glass buildings towering over everything and of course in the center of it all is the Kremlin and the magnificent Red Square. Moscow is also home to a fantastic, efficient and very beautiful metro system – each station having its own special design. In fact, Express to Russia’s Moscow metro tours and excursions are some of our most popular attractions that we offer. On our Moscow tours, you will see this and more.

Moscow Tours centering on Russian History

Moscow has a long and interesting history and has been the capital of Russia in many of its different iterations – capital of the Grand Duchy of Moscow , the Russian Empire and of course the Soviet Union (who could ever forget the Soviet Union?). Moscow, was founded in the 12th century by Prince Yuri Dolgaruki (Yuri of the long arms – he really did have long arms!). From that time on, it was home to the Russian Tsars until Peter the Great moved the capital to St. Petersburg in 1703. The city has survived invasions and sieges from the Mongols, the Tartars, the Poles, Lithuanians and Napoleon but has always persevered. Our Moscow tours will enlighten you on this great history and give you insights into Muscovites and their unique culture. Our Moscow tours show you what the city is like today but also brings to life the past. Moscow never seems to sleep and is bursting with energy. A Moscow tour with Express to Russia is truly the best way of getting to know Russia’s largest and most vibrant city.

Frequently Asked Questions From Our Travelers

What is the best time to visit moscow.

Any time of year is fine depending on what you plan to do. Summertime is pleasantly warm, ideal for exploring the city and its vibrant atmosphere, but Moscow will be much busier and accommodation is more expensive. Winter can be quite cold but beautiful nonetheless, and this is unproblematic if you intend to spend most of your trip in museums and galleries. There are also various festivals and events organised throughout the year. For more information about the best time to visit, read our guide

How many days are enough in Moscow?

If you plan your itinerary strategically and aren’t averse to a packed schedule, you can cover Moscow’s main sights over a long weekend. Most popular attractions are in the city centre, and the Moscow Metro allows you to cover much ground in a small amount of time. Ensure that your accommodation is fairly central and book tickets in advance, so that you can make the most of your days. For an informative and well-organised day out, check out our Moscow day tours with options to suit all interests.

Do they speak English in Moscow?

As Russia’s capital city, tourists are well accommodated in Moscow. There should be English-speaking staff in restaurants, bars, hotels, shops and attractions in tourist hotspots, and there are also English-speaking tourist police. Transport services have English translations on their maps and English announcements via intercom; alternatively, order taxis from the Yandex Taxi app (Russian Uber), though it’s unlikely that your taxi driver will speak English. If you get stuck and cannot communicate, it’s fine to use Google Translate.

Is it safe to travel to Moscow?

It is no less safe to travel to Moscow than to any European city if you exercise common sense and look after your belongings. As with every city some regions can be more unsavoury than others, but no tourist attractions are located there. The traffic in Moscow is notorious, so exercise caution when crossing roads. Do not take unlicensed taxis; book in advance or take public transport, which is widespread and perfectly safe. If you encounter any problems, look for the special tourist police who can help you. For more information, read our guide about staying safe in Russia .

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