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Full immersion in the Himalayas, overcoming the famous Torong La pass, visiting the Muktinath temple, as well as settlements of various communities, such as the Brahmins, Chetri, Tibetan Sherpas - all this awaits you in one of the most popular ring tracks around Annapurna. A tour to an unusual place became popular only in 1980, when travelers were given permission to visit this area. And also important is the fact that the track around Annapurna is one of the so-called t-house tracks, that is, tracks that can be overcome without spending the night in tents.

The history of Australia is full of adventure and mystery. The unknown land began to excite the minds of Europeans long before its discovery. This is the continent of an amazing animal world, unique nature, gold and hopes. An exotic tour of Australia is a tour of endless roads and thousand-mile ocean beaches, sometimes gentle, sometimes harsh, almost always deserted, filled only with the roar of the ocean. A country of red-hot stone spaces and riotous colors of the Great Barrier coral reefs, a country of wild mustangs, the last real cowboys and gold diggers. And it is also a land of unique people, natives, preserving their culture for more than forty thousand years.

Unusual tours of the world - mountainous lands, overgrown with impenetrable jungle, inhabited only by the Incas, who built pyramids severe in their beauty, all this can be seen on a tour of Peru and Bolivia. Their ancient art of processing fabrics, stone, silver and gold is still amazing. Later, Spanish conquistadors sailed here in their galleys, bringing with them a thirst for adventure and conquest. All this was most clearly reflected in the character of the modern descendants of the disappeared Indian tribes, who worship national art, adventures and independence ...

This route passes through the mountains and deserts of the United States of America - territories once called the Wild West. On an exotic tour, we will drive through the Rockies and Martian landscapes of Utah, the geyser fields and picturesque landscapes of Yellowstone Park, the canyons of the Colorado River and rock formations of Arizona, through the city of dreams Las Vegas and the abandoned towns of prospectors, through the Death Valley and the ancestral lands of Navajo Indians, and, finally, through a giant sequoia park to the very edge of the Pacific Ocean, where only about one hundred and fifty years ago the first American immigrants came in pursuit of the American dream.

No wonder Tanzania is called the best place for a safari. After all, it is here that the parks, where various representatives of the African fauna roam in the wild, occupy a quarter of the country's territory. A tour to an unusual place is a unique opportunity to see wildlife in the maximum proximity. No cells. Traps. Traps. And in complete safety for man.

If you are tired of template travel packages, and the wind of wanderings and the spirit of adventurism call you to new experiences, then go with us on an unusual world tour - to the very heart of Africa. This is where Kilimanjaro is located: a mighty stone giant with a glittering cap of glaciers in the hot sun. Climbing Kilimanjaro with our club of travelers is an unforgettable adventure that will allow you to fully appreciate the magnificence of the centuries-old volcano and the uncontrollable beauty of African nature.

We will visit a region of South America that is peculiar to nothing in the world and striking in its wild and severe beauty. During our journey, we will study not just world-famous geographical objects: we will become part of another world, a world of colossal glaciers and majestic peaked peaks; picturesque waterfalls and crystal clear lakes. A world where colonies of penguins and heat-loving flamingos, multi-million colonial cities and small reservations of Indian peoples coexist together ...

You all know that our every journey is an experiment. And you know that we love to experiment. Love to seek new places. Directions. Rich and memorable. You know that traveling without experiment is a dead trip. And our every new journey is a symbiosis of our knowledge and experience and your best human features - integrity, self-sufficiency and thirst for search. It is they who help to create non-standard and unusual tours in collaboration with you. And it was your thirst for search that helped to create this journey through a huge distant region, which still excites the minds of seekers of the unknown around the world. Become the creator of your journey.

Spiky peaks soaring upward, crowned with caps of pearl glaciers, alpine meadows, striking with a riot of colors of wild flowers, smooth surfaces of lakes the color of the summer sky - all these images embody the pristine nature of the Rocky Mountains of North America. You will see her registered as she appeared before the eyes of the first researchers of the western part of modern Canada. And we will try to make you love Canada just like us.

Friends, we bring to your attention our updated program for New Zealand. This country in itself is a unique phenomenon of our planet. But this time we are making, perhaps, the best trip to New Zealand, since ten days of immersion in the autumn nature of the most photogenic South Island are waiting for you: the coast of the ocean, mountain peaks, glaciers, waterfalls and, of course, lakes, lakes and again lakes ! The amazing wildlife of the island, we hope, does not need a separate mention :)

Almost everyone has heard about the famous Iguazu waterfalls, but few people know about other amazing places in the South American continent: the authentic north of Argentina and the Pantanal Brazilian reserve. But it is precisely the northern Argentine provinces of Salta and Jujuy that like no other are rich in Native American culture and are so very dissimilar in their red-brown color of landscapes to the rest of the continent. And it is Pantanal that is the largest ecosystem on the entire American continent with the greatest biodiversity and the highest concentration of flora and fauna. It is extremely easy to observe wildlife, especially in the dry season, when animals concentrate around ponds. And just at this time, hungry jaguars go to the banks of the rivers in search of water and food.

Greenland is a mysterious land that has preserved the most breathtaking natural phenomena. It is home to the most incredible icebergs in the world, wildlife and colorful and friendly local villages ... However, it remains inaccessible to most travelers. And to visit this unique land is absolutely necessary at least once in a lifetime! If you ask us what time is better, we will answer: the second half of July. At this time of year, the sun only slightly touches the horizon, giving an incredible opportunity to take pictures all night: just imagine an endless sunset, slowly turning into sunrise during the whole polar day!

Whitish solonchak foothills, rocky mountains, the Grand Canyon, reddish-red deserts, karst Karsbad caves, Havasu Falls lost in canyons - all this you will see in our next tour of the southwestern United States. And although most of this territory is occupied by mountains and deserts, among the sandy expanses and bizarre rocks, like amazing oases, there are stunningly beautiful green valleys. Wild nature untouched by civilization, the inviolability of which is protected by many national parks that cannot be found all over the world, mountain rivers and lakes is exactly what attracts the most sophisticated travelers from all over the world.

This is one of the most versatile routes in the United States of America. It is here that you will have the opportunity to bask in the tropical sun and conquer the snow-capped peaks, watch the change of vegetation from tropical to alpine along just one road, meet endemic animals and admire the beautiful lakes of the continent. And also - to feel the hot breath of the earth and become direct eyewitnesses of how our planet is changing under the influence of internal processes.

If Bali, known to many people, goes across the sea, endless rice terraces and a diverse wildlife, then they go to Java for volcanoes and a rich history. Indeed, in this relatively small area there are more than 120 volcanoes, of which almost 30 are active. And after all, Java was the most important cultural, political, religious and commercial center of medieval Indonesia. The route that we will go along will pass through the three most famous volcanoes - Merapi, Bromo and Ijenu. We are also waiting for such ancient Buddhist temple complexes as Borobodur and Prambanan, created by unknown skillful builders in the heyday of the medieval state of Mataram. And we will finish our journey on the islands of Komodo National Park, created to preserve the unique species of lizards - the Komodo monitor lizard.

Upper Mustang, or the Kingdom of Lo, is one of the most closed and mysterious places on Earth, located between Tibet and the Nepalese provinces of Dolpo and Manang. For many centuries, foreigners were not respected here, the kingdom was opened for tourists only in the 90s of the last century. Walking to the capital, Lo Manang, takes five days, running along the same paths along which caravans walked five centuries ago. The main heights of the kingdom of 3000-3800 meters above sea level, together with a dry and cold climate, turn the trek into a place where antiquity has not yet been destroyed by globalization, into a real adventure.

Date: January 2019

Iceland under the cover of a winter night and the shimmering cover of the northern lights is as beautiful as in the blooming summer months! We offer you to go to this distant island in a calm season, so that you can admire the beauties of Iceland without numerous groups of tourists and experience all the splendor of this island.

Have you ever faced a two-meter-tall male mountain gorilla? Or look into the mouth of a volcano with a boiling lava lake? Perhaps to visit the village of the semi-nomadic Masai tribe? You will discover all this in the ‘pearls’ of Africa ’- Kenya and Congo. This is where you can get close to predators during a night safari. See the stately and impregnable Kilimanjaro. Dissolve under a fantastically beautiful starry sky ... This journey will be one of the most ambitious adventures in which you have ever had to participate!

South Africa and Namibia are as diverse as no other country in the African continent. A tour to this unusual place will give you the opportunity to get acquainted with the stunning scenery of the Sossuflej Plateau and the ominous Skeleton Coast, visit the nomadic Himba tribe and enjoy their original and majestic culture, see the world's largest colony of fur seals and the Big African five, feed directly from the cheetah and spend a day in a ghost town. Blue whales, the most ancient desert of the planet Namib and multi-colored streets of cosmopolitan cities will be waiting for you.

Thanks to the clean air, unspoiled nature and stunning landscapes, the Lake District of Argentina, as well as the region of the same name in Chile, is often compared with the Swiss Alps. The main wealth of the region is not only stunningly beautiful national parks, but also millennial forests, crystal clear lakes, rivers and waterfalls. And also - this is a region with the famous Karetera Australia road, laid inside the Andean mountains during the infamous Pinochet. And the peculiarity of this road, isolated from the bustle of civilization with fjords, glaciers and dense forests, is that its starting and ending points do not connect with anything - it seems to go from nowhere to nowhere ...

Many travelers who once visited Costa Rica call it the most beautiful country in the world. And I must say - not without reason. This country has endless mountain ranges covered with virgin "cloudy" and "rain" forests, numerous national parks that have preserved their natural diversity to this day, exotic black sand beaches, along which some of the largest populations migrate for several months a year whales. But just by visiting Costa Rica, you can see for yourself that this is a true paradise, sheltered in the narrowest place in Central America.

Right now, when you find yourself in the impenetrable jungle of the Amazon in search of a jaguar or in the magical reserve of Mindo surrounded by inimitable hummingbirds, or, perhaps, having witnessed the marriage ceremony of albatrosses in the Galapagos Islands, you will think that you may have seen too little before and will eventually understand how beautiful and inimitable our planet is, and how much the creator of all this magnificence has tried, planning every part of it. Fragile. Majestic. And unique.

Non-standard tours are a relatively new direction in the tourism business and at the same time quite promising, since the demand for this type of vacation already exists and has a tendency to increase, and in spite of this, most travel agencies do not offer this product.

Non-standard are tourist trips that do not fit into the usual package tour scheme. It can be

• trips to places far from popular destinations,
• visits to resorts and tourist centers, but unaccompanied by representatives of a tour operator and accommodation in popular hotels,
• cheap travel options that the tour operator will not offer.

Not every agency organizes a trip to the North Pole or to Antarctica, arranges accommodation in an old villa in Tuscany, helps rent apartments for a summer holiday on the coast of Spain, arranges a week-long diving safari on a ship on the Red Sea or offers a trip to London for just 10 thousand rubles for two.

Route and photo from the archive of one of the non-standard routes “Winter in the Tropics 2012” from Shamil Minnullin, creator of amazingtrip.org, organizing collective adventure tours

Also included in such tours are options for organizing corporate vacations, trips for large families or people with disabilities, active recreation for friends, training sports teams, conducting various events abroad, such as weddings, and much more.

Currently, there is a certain problem in the tourism market related to the lack of the institution of brokers, that is, persons who would undertake to organize and accompany trips of any complexity. most of them are interested in selling package tours and rarely practice an individual approach. There are few agencies offering such services even in the capital, in provincial cities they are completely absent. Without appropriate practice, personnel are incompetent in these matters. As a result, in the absence of qualified assistance, those who wish to travel on their own often often abandon their dreams.

The audience of potential consumers of this service is wide. It covers both those who are fed up with hotel rest in the resorts, and those who crave adventures, and those who always thought that traveling abroad was not available to them because of the limited budget.

A significant percentage of service consumers are people who prefer outdoor activities. It can be not only hiking, cycling or caravanning, but extreme sports such as mountain climbing, yachting, diving or surfing. In addition, a non-standard approach to travel planning is required by those whose interest in the country is very specific, for example, studying Italian cuisine or thirsting for self-knowledge in Tibet. The service is of interest to people of various ages and occupations, who are united only by a desire to travel and a dream to see the world.

Among the advantages of such a holiday is worth noting

• almost unlimited degree of freedom (in this case, only the visa regime and laws of the visited country are the restrictions),
• the opportunity to see and learn more about the country than in any even the most intense tour,
• unforgettable experience.

As part of the organization of a non-standard trip, customers are offered not only the development of a route, ordering tickets and resolving the issue of housing and transfer, but also constant advisory support throughout the trip through telephony or the Internet. Visas are issued for them, an individual excursion or training program is selected, a schedule and a scheme of movements are developed.

Features of the organization of non-standard tours

In contrast to the sale of regular trips, the planning of non-standard trips will require a deep knowledge of the country, personal travel experience, as well as more time to communicate with a client and solve a problem than a regular tour requires.

Despite the fact that interest in the service is high, it will take time to gain customer confidence and disseminate information. That is why at first it makes sense to combine this type of activity with the sale of standard package tours in areas of high demand.

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Kaliningrad can be attributed to the category of popular destinations, because it is considered to be "Russian Europe". To correspond to this, not only the location of the city, but also typical European historical architecture helps.

For example, the German residential buildings of the pre-war period were surprisingly well preserved. Walking around the Amalienau and Hoofen districts, you can imagine that you ended up in a quiet German suburb. Former mansions are partially destroyed, partially inhabited, but despite this they remain in good condition, which affects their constantly growing market value.

© Photo: Strelka Institute

For example, here you can take a walk along the Yaroslav's Courtyard, which began to be laid in the X-XI century, walk along the "shopping arcade", look into the Novgorod Kremlin, and look at St. Sophia Cathedral, as well as a monument to the 1000th anniversary of Russia.

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Veliky Novgorod is one of those cities in the European part of Russia where Russian historical architecture is well preserved.

For example, here you can take a walk along the Yaroslav's Courtyard, which began to be laid in the X-XI century, walk along the "shopping arcade", look into the Novgorod Kremlin, and look at St. Sophia Cathedral, as well as a monument to the 1000th anniversary of Russia.

© Photo: Strelka InstituteFew people know, but Perm is the birthplace of the first master plan in the history of the country, and specifically at the Institute of Territorial Planning (former BSP), within the walls of which everything happened. We remind you that the master plan is a spatial development strategy that contains a pronounced urban planning concept and is developed by public authorities with the participation of various interest groups. Today, master plans are being created for various cities and regions, but Perm is ahead of everyone.

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Few people know, but Perm is the birthplace of the first master plan in the history of the country, and specifically at the Institute of Territorial Planning (former BSP), within the walls of which everything happened. We remind you that the master plan is a spatial development strategy that contains a pronounced urban planning concept and is developed by public authorities with the participation of various interest groups. Today, master plans are being created for various cities and regions, but Perm is ahead of everyone.

© Photo: Strelka InstituteYekaterinburg is rich in monuments of Soviet architecture, in particular, it was possible to preserve a lot of constructivism. The water tower made in this style makes a particularly strong impression. Built in 1928-1931, today it is an object of cultural heritage.

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Yekaterinburg is rich in monuments of Soviet architecture, in particular, it was possible to preserve a lot of constructivism. The water tower made in this style makes a particularly strong impression. Built in 1928-1931, today it is an object of cultural heritage.

© Photo: Strelka InstituteAnother visiting card of Yekaterinburg is the building of the Yeltsin Center. This is a cultural and educational complex dedicated to the history of Russia and named after its first president of Russia.

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Another visiting card of Yekaterinburg is the building of the Yeltsin Center. This is a cultural and educational complex dedicated to the history of Russia and named after its first president of Russia.

© Photo: Strelka Institute

Today, the city is one of the most important scientific and educational centers of Russia, where historical buildings have been preserved, as well as modern clusters. To understand how they lived and how they treated scientists in the Soviet Union, you definitely need to visit it.

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Academgorodok, science cities and other settlements of such a plan actively appeared in the Soviet period. Many of them are now retrained into ordinary small towns, many retained their scientific and production functions, but Akademgorodok, located 20 km from Novosibirsk, stands out from the general array.

Today, the city is one of the most important scientific and educational centers of Russia, where historical buildings have been preserved, as well as modern clusters. To understand how they lived and how they treated scientists in the Soviet Union, you definitely need to visit it.

© Photo: Strelka InstituteThe capital of the Chechen Republic also boasts unique architectural beauties. So, tourists are advised to look at the watchtowers, which are located on the outskirts of Grozny. The very first of these towers began to appear at the turn of the X-XI centuries.

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The capital of the Chechen Republic also boasts unique architectural beauties. So, tourists are advised to look at the watchtowers, which are located on the outskirts of Grozny. The very first of these towers began to appear at the turn of the X-XI centuries.

© Photo: Strelka InstituteWell, and, of course, in Grozny it is worth looking at one of the largest mosques in Europe “Heart of Chechnya”. Despite the fact that it was built some 10 years ago, the construction has already managed to become one of the best architectural monuments of the country.

© Photo: Strelka Institute "Russian Manchester" is exactly what Ivanovo was called in pre-revolutionary Russia. A large number of factories were concentrated in the city, the lion's share of them was located on the banks of the Uvod River. Confirming the industrial history of the city, it is also indicative of the fact that it was in Ivanovo that the first mass strike of the proletariat in the history of Russia took place, of which Lenin was very proud. Now most of the factory buildings are in poor condition - production has stalled, territories are desolate. For representatives of the architectural community, it will be interesting to study the appearance of factory buildings.

By the way, all these (and some other) cities will soon be visited by participants in the Architects.RF program, which is being implemented by Dom.RF and the Strelka Institute with the support of the Ministry of Construction. The project is designed for architects, designers, urban planners, employees of municipalities and senior students of specialized universities. As Vitaly Mutko, Deputy Prime Minister of the Government of the Russian Federation, informed, participants in the educational program will be recommended to the regions for specialized posts in state and municipal government bodies.
By the way, all these (and some other) cities will soon be visited by participants in the Architects.RF program, which is being implemented by Dom.RF and the Strelka Institute with the support of the Ministry of Construction. The project is designed for architects, designers, urban planners, employees of municipalities and senior students of specialized universities. As Vitaly Mutko, Deputy Prime Minister of the Government of the Russian Federation, informed, participants in the educational program will be recommended to the regions for specialized posts in state and municipal government bodies.

The organization of individual tours is the main specialization of the company “Its People”. We have been engaged in individual selection of tours for our customers for more than 10 years. Unlike group programs that offer a fixed set of services: mainly charter flights, certain hotels, group transfer services and a standard set of excursions, individual travel provides complete freedom of choice and independence from others.

Even more ideas of bright and non-standard rest are in our section."UNUSUAL HOTELS"! Historic castles, hotels with views of the Northern Lights or 5-star hotels in the desert, hotels on the fjords, designer hotels - choose what you like!

You can choose the format of the trip that suits you: cruise, round-the-world travel, non-standard and rare sightseeing tours, sea trips, New Year tours and holidays, vacation with children, ski tours and much more. The arsenal of our individual tours has the most interesting gastronomic and wine programs, wellness holidays, romantic trips, tours to social and sports events, Formula 1 races, etc.

Due to the fact that our managers regularly inspect the proposed resorts and hotels, we will select the best option for you to stay in hotels (castles, villas, apartments, estates, agritourism structures, etc.) in accordance with your needs and income level. When planning an individual tour with our help, you do not have to personally arrange insurance in the offices of insurance companies and puzzle over what documents to collect for a visa. We will fulfill your other wishes that will help to make your vacation interesting: reserve a table in a restaurant, book tickets for events, rent a car or charter a yacht.

Flights with regular flights have a more convenient time, are rarely delayed and are more comfortable than charter flights. Our own ticket office allows employees of the airline department to search for flights with any connections around the world, as well as combine tickets of various airlines. And it’s not necessary to spend time on arriving at the office - a convenient online booking system will allow you to find the right ticket for a plane or train, as well as a room in your favorite hotel in a matter of minutes.

We will be happy to find individual tours for you in Europe, Asia, Latin America, Africa and other countries and continents.

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Route: Ulan Bator - Kharkhorin - Orkhon Valley - Hugun Khan Mountains - Ulan Bator.

During this five-day trip you will get acquainted with the ancient history and religion of Central Mongolia, see the wildlife with its picturesque landscapes. We will visit the city of Kharkhorin or Karakorum, the so-called ancient capital of the Great Mongol Empire in the 13-14 centuries. We will see the giant Erdene Zuu monastery located in a spacious valley, a small and secluded Tovhon monastery hidden from human eyes on the top of wooded mountains. On the way back we will visit the Hugun Khan Mountains - a unique mountain formation located in the steppe. In the middle of the cliffs lies another monastery - Erdene Khamba - and next to it is a small freshwater lake with ducks and herons. We will travel on an all-wheel drive SUV and spend the night in yurts of a permanent yurt camp.

On the territory of the hotel Armathwaite Hall Hotel & Spa 4 * in size of 164 hectares there is so much all interesting! You can go for a walk over the abyss, go for a bike ride, go fishing, take photography lessons from a real professional, and do many more interesting things. The stars of the wildlife park are wonderful animals that were born and raised next to a person, and therefore allow hotel guests to not only get close to them, but also pet, feed, pick up and take pictures with themselves. And amazing lemurs are even ready to do yoga with you! These yoga classes with lemurs even got their own name - lemoga. Feel the whole gamut of emotions from surprise to delight, when wonderful, big-eyed and fluffy creatures perform asanas near you on a sunny glade!

Hotel L "Andana Tenuta La Badiola 5 * invites you to go on day trips to Ferrari in the provinces of Tuscany. Visit the Orca Valley or medieval Siena, combine the experience of a race car driver with the experience of a yachtsman or go to Bolgeri for a tasting of local cuisine and wines.

Route: Tehran - Ahwaz - Shush - Chogan Zanbil - Shushtar - Shiraz - Kerman - Mahan - Arge-Bam - Yazd - Isfahan - Kashan - Tehran.

We invite you to the author's tour of Iran, accompanied by a Russian-speaking guide! You will have the opportunity to stroll through the streets of Tehran, Ahwaz, Kerman and other cities, get to know them and their inhabitants, look at exotic reality from the inside. In two weeks you will visit 12 cities and see many attractions: palaces and gardens, mosques and museums, and you will stay in 4 and 5 star hotels in different cities of Iran.

We invite you to a tour of Denmark in which the past and present are united in one kingdom. You will see Copenhagen, the three castles of Frederiksborg, Kronborg, Fredensborg, you can visit the first capital of the country Roskilde, the fishing town of Draguer and the Legoland amusement park for an additional fee. Walking along the New Royal Square, looking at the palaces and churches where the monarchs lived and were married to the kingdom, you will plunge into the era of the ancient kings. And the new quarters of Copenhagen, which are called the cities of the future, will show you modern Denmark.

We invite you to go to Denmark with the whole family! You will spend 6 interesting days, get to know Copenhagen, and then go for 2 days to the world of your favorite designer - Legoland! For an additional fee you can see the ancient castles of Fredensborg, Frederiksborg and Kronborg, ride a boat along the canals of the Danish capital, visit the Givskud Zoo with free walking animals and a rope park or the interactive Legohaus museum.

Route: Oslo - Bugdoi - Flam - Neurofjord - Goodwagen - Voss - Bergen - Geirangerfjord - Alesund.

This tour to Norway from the tour operator "Your People" is a real saga about the history, culture and beauty of nature in the Kingdom of Norway. In 6 days you will see three cities: Oslo, Bergen and Alesund and five fjords, cruise along the Geirangerfjord, ride along the upcoming Flåm Railway, experience unforgettable emotions, moving along the Stegaisten serpentine. You will join the rich cultural heritage of Norway on the museum island of Bugdoy and in the sculpture park. You can go fishing in the sea waters from a boat and try Norwegian cuisine.

Tour itinerary: Muscat - Sur - Wahib Desert - Mudayrib - Nizwa - Al Hamra - Wadi Bani Auf - Muscat.

We invite you to a car tour of the country of infinite beauty - the Sultanate of Oman! Oman is great for traveling by car.

We invite the brave and active on a trip to Umbria. Picturesque nature will obey you when you go rafting on high-handed rivers with rapids and rifts, go on a trip on ATVs or ascend upwards in a balloon to see Umbria from a bird's eye view. A week of adventures, breathtaking emotions, splashing over the edge and events that will forever remain in the memory and photos from this trip.

After the convincing victories of local producers at prestigious cheese contests in 2016 and 2018, it became completely clear that Norway is exactly the country that cheese lovers and gourmets should visit. The tour operator "Your people" invites you to a unique author's tour! You will be able to follow the best cheese places, visit the best manufacturers and see the most idyllic places in the world. In the “Cheese tour” you will see the Oslo region: the capital and its environs, get acquainted with the Norwegian “cheese revolution”, spend one night in a boutique hotel in Oslo, and the other two in hospitable country hotels with their own unique history.

Tour itinerary:   Kuala Lumpur -Langkawi - Kuala Lumpur

The Langkawi Archipelago has been protected by UNESCO as a World Heritage Site. Numerous tourists come here to see the many beautiful islands and listen to the legends about each of them. Caves and numerous lakes found in some islands are another factor that makes Geopark Langkawi one of the most beautiful places in the world. Mangroves, red eagles against the backdrop of majestic cliffs, these landscapes will remain forever in your hearts. Visit this amazing place, give yourself a fairy tale!

A group tour to Paris is a great opportunity to get acquainted with the sights of the capital. You will find 7 fascinating excursions during which you take a sightseeing tour of Paris, visit the Fragonar perfume factory, stroll through the famous Latin Quarter and Montmartre, visit Versailles and Fontainebleau, and also see the castles of the Loire Valley. Air travel is included in the price of the tour!

We invite you to take a fascinating journey through France, during which you will get acquainted with the Cote d'Azur and charming Provence. During the tour you will find wonderful walking tours of Nice and Avignon, as well as the opportunity to visit other cities and picturesque villages of France: Le Baux-de-Provence, Saint-Remy-de-Provence, Gordes, Roussillon, Cannes, Antibes, Saint Paul de Vence and others. There are rides on the May and June holidays!

We suggest you combine your holiday in the resorts of Spain with an interesting excursion to the ancient sights of France, which preserve the memory of the great Roman Empire. Follow the trail of Dan Brown's “Da Vinci Code” book, see ancient fortresses and legendary artifacts, taste delicious local wine and dishes from freshly caught seafood - all this and much more awaits you while traveling in a comfortable car accompanied by an experienced guide.

Fine wines, seafood and the secrets of cooking traditional cuisine are perhaps the best way to get to know Northern Spain. We invite you to a gastronomic trip to Galicia, within the framework of which you are expected to visit wineries, get acquainted with famous winemakers and tastings, a culinary master class led by an experienced chef and study the process of growing and collecting mussels and oysters.

La Toja Island lurks at the mouth of the Arosa River, exactly where it connects with the vast expanses of the Atlantic Ocean. Here is the famous resort with healing waters and mud. We offer you to combine a vacation on a picturesque island with a visit to the beautifully equipped spa and thalassotherapy complex at the Louxo 4 * hotel and a rich excursion program to the sights of the North of Spain.

We invite you on a trip to the most visited National Park of America - Yellowstone National Park. It is located in the north of the United States, on the territory of three states at once - Idaho, Montana and Wyoming. Yellowstone Nature Reserve is famous for its picturesque landscapes, rocks of all colors of the rainbow, many hot springs and geysers, powerful waterfalls and travertine terraces. Yellowstone is a World Heritage Site and is protected by UNESCO.

Amazing Umbria - the green heart of Italy - attracts tourists with its dense olive groves, small picturesque waterfalls, ancient sights and impressive medieval color. We invite you on a fascinating family trip to this vibrant region of Italy. You and your children will go on excursions in Perugia, Bevagna, Spello and Spoleto, as well as a glimpse into the creative laboratory of the ceramic workshop, take part in the “Painting Like Giotto” workshop, get to know the intricacies of medieval crafts in Bevagna workshops and make silk yourself , paper and candles.

8 types of truffles, rare Sagrantino wine and delicious dishes of national cuisine - this is what awaits gourmets while traveling through the green heart of Italy. We invite you to a gastronomic tour of the cities of Umbria, a region famous for its amazing nature and rare delicacies. As part of the program, you walk along the picturesque streets of Spoleto and explore local attractions, get acquainted with the legends of Montefalco and taste exquisite local wines - dry and sweet, visit the vibrant floral Spello and the truffle capital of Italy - Norcia, and also get the opportunity to participate in the culinary master classroom.

A romantic weekend can be spent not only in Verona or Venice, but also in the amazing and beautiful Umbria - a real Italian pearl, famous for its natural beauties and indescribable medieval color. Invite your soul mate to this mysterious land of ancient legends and traditions, special chocolate for expressing passionate feelings and romantic bright green landscapes.

In one round, to cover all the most visited corners of France and see the most famous sights - this is quite real! We invite you on a great trip around the country - a recognized trendsetter and homeland of the most sophisticated restaurants. You will visit the colorful Provence and, if you go in season, you can visit the blooming lavender fields, stroll along the old streets and see the luxurious mansions of the local nobility, find yourself in the Provencal market and taste the delicious delicacies, see the beautiful Aix-en-Provence and relax on the luxurious resort of the Cote d'Azur.

The famous French Riviera is able to surprise not only with the beauty of luxurious beaches and many legendary attractions, but also with excellent cuisine. We invite you to spend an unforgettable weekend on the Cote d'Azur in an unusual format - on a cozy farm with a hospitable hostess. You will find a master class in cooking dishes from organic farm products, familiarity with housekeeping and relaxation in comfortable rooms or bungalows.

Ancient Marseille, original Toulouse, picturesque Montpellier, ancient Nimes and colorful Avignon - a trip to these French cities can transfer in ancient times no worse than a time machine. We invite you to a tour in the south of France, during which you will see the ancient Roman sights of Nimes, the Papal Palace and the Cathedral of Notre Dame de la Garde, and you can also find in the bends of modern streets the interweaving of ancient boulevards and squares.

Charming Provence with its old streets, mountain peaks of the Luberon, boundless lavender fields and picturesque landscapes sets you up for a calm and meditative vacation. We recommend that you combine it with a course of spa treatments in the best hotels in this region. We invite you on a trip to the most beautiful and interesting cities of Provence, during which you will see the legendary Papal Palace in Avignon, stroll through the Luberon massif and the historic buildings of Aix-en-Provence.

Not just a trip to Spain, but a real immersion in history! After all, you will pass through the ancient cities, staying in ancient castles, monasteries, hospitals and estates of famous people - paradors. They were reconstructed with full preservation of authentic interiors, therefore they completely retained their original appearance and unique spirit of the era. At the same time, the parades meet all the requirements that travelers usually make for comfortable hotels.

We offer you to visit ancient cities and green parks, see for yourself the masterpieces of the famous architect Gaudi and beautiful French vineyards.

On this journey you will have the opportunity to touch the brightest pearls of southern Spain. You will visit the majestic Seville, go to the mysterious Cadiz. And when the rays of the evening sun will decorate the world with burgundy shades, you will recall the famous words of Bill Clinton - “The best that is in Granada is sunset”

Guided tours of the Gothic Quarter and Ramblas with a tour of the Cathedral, old mansions, palaces and churches. Sightseeing tour with an examination of the Eixample district, Mount Montjuic, the squares of Catalonia and Spain, the Olympic port, the masterpieces of the architect Gaudi (Sagrada Familia temple, mansions on the Paseo Grazia, Park Guell).

The program perfectly combines a family holiday on the Mediterranean coast and fascinating leisure for children. The tour includes a visit to the marine park, a trip to the museum of crafts and an excursion to the entertainment park. Both adults and children will be able to get new experiences and have fun.

Sports can be safely combined with the study of Spain. You will enjoy an exciting bike ride along comfortable tracks without sharp turns with a flat surface, visiting sights and amazing landscapes.

Walking around the city center with dinner and a visit to the flamenco performance. Panoramic tour of Madrid: Gran Via, the building of the Opera and the Royal Palace, Retiro Park, Atocha Station, Plaza of Spain and Columbus, Castellana and Recoletos Boulevards, the Temple of Debot. Excursion to Toledo with a tour of the medieval city center and its main monuments and the Cathedral.

From Sydney to Brisbane through beautiful beaches, subtropical forests, national parks and wineries. We invite you to a fascinating tour of Australia - the only continent country on the planet. The extraordinary nature of a distant and mysterious state will no doubt make a deep impression on you. You can visit its easternmost point - the town of Byron Bay, make a rafting on a mountain river and appreciate the taste and aroma of the famous Australian wines.

Medieval legends and traditions, the special atmosphere of the Old Town, immersion in history and Gothic architecture, as well as visits to famous European museums ... We suggest you take a trip to the Estonian capital with the whole family, for example, during school holidays. We have prepared a rich program that will be interesting for both adults and children.

The classic German wine road runs through a cozy region, which is located between the Rhine Valley and the slopes of the Palatinate Forest. Thanks to the ancient Romans, the first sprouts of the vine came here, and the warm Mediterranean climate, fertile soil and hardworking hands turned this land into a luxurious vineyard through which lies one of the most famous tourist routes in the country.

Spain is one of the leading winemaking countries in the world, occupying first place in terms of vineyard area, and third in terms of wine production. You will get acquainted with the most famous manufacturers of the aforementioned country, plunge into a variety of varieties and features of the creation of this wonderful drink. Charming views of the vineyards, exciting excursions, informative walks and fresh impressions!

Our whiskey tours are not propaganda of alcohol and not an alcoholic tour, it is not designed for men only, it is designed for everyone - ladies, children, even non-drinkers, because by showing the regions of whiskey we show all of Scotland and talk about its traditions and about the addictions of the Scots. We show castles, historical places, arrange dinners in the best restaurants and pubs, horseback riding, falconry, visiting deer farms, off-road riding and much more.

Each country has its own history with its own characteristics. If you are interested not only in the cultural attractions of Germany, but also in its history, then this tour will certainly interest you! Your personal guide will professionally and fascinatingly tell you about places where history was written, you will see historically important cities in which significant events have taken place, you will understand the causes and consequences of a certain course of events. We invite you to go on a trip to historical Germany!

Paris, Colmar, Dijon, Champagne ... These names alone attract a fascinating journey through the famous wineries and the legendary sights of France. We invite you to a gastronomic tour, during which you will get acquainted with the tastes of exquisite aged wines of Champagne, Burgundy and Alsace, taste the delicious local delicacies, meet winemakers and go down to the cellars where delicious wines mature.

Ancient cliffs and predatory alligators, sacred places of the natives and tropical jungle, magnificent canyons and spectacular waterfalls - all this will give you a vacation in Australia! We invite you on a fascinating journey through the most mysterious and amazing places of the country of the continent. Gather your friends, choose hotels to your liking and quickly hit the road!

To be on the ridges of the highest mountain system on the planet is the dream of millions of travelers! This place is incredibly powerful energy, there are many ancient shrines and healing sources. We invite you on a journey through the north of the multifaceted and able to surprise again and again India.

Sightseeing tours in Paris, a visit to the Fragonard Perfume Museum, tasting fine French wines and a cruise on a small boat on the Seine - all this awaits you during an exciting journey through the “royal necklace” of France. You will see chalky cliffs of bizarre shapes on the Alabaster coast of Normandy, cross the mouth of the Seine on the largest cable-stayed bridge in Europe, try cider and calvados, stroll through the gardens of Castle Villandry designed by Leonardo Da Vinci himself and get to the most elegant fortress of the Loire Valley - Chenonceau.

Tuscany is beautiful at any time of the year. Picturesque hills, fields, vineyards and olive groves create landscapes mesmerizing with their beauty. We suggest you go on an individual tour and visit the best places in this beautiful region: Cortona, Montepulciano, Siena, Florence, San Gimignano, Arezzo and Orviento. You will get acquainted with the historical and cultural sights of Italian cities, visit the locations of famous films, plunge into the Renaissance, relax in wonderful five-star hotels, enjoy Italian cuisine and wines in traditional restaurants. Tuscany will forever remain in your heart!

Tour itinerary: Rovaniemi - Ylläs - Muonio - Levi - Luosto - Pyhä - Kemiyarvi - Rovaniemi

Finnish Lapland is a land of pristine nature and vast expanses. Traveling along the hills of the Lapland tundra is an ideal way to get to know yourself, feeling complete unity with nature. In 5 days you will visit 4 famous ski resorts and villages lost in forests, drive through snowy deserts, hills and mountains. Overnight stay at ski resorts or in cottages. The daily distance will be 85-150 km. The tour uses the latest snowmobiles for driving in deep snow (one person per snowmobile). All meals are included.

An excellent program for combined recreation, during which you will get acquainted with one of the most picturesque and oldest French cities and relax in a comfortable hotel in Nice on the sparkling Cote d'Azur.

In one of the most beautiful places in Germany, the valley of the Middle Rhine, you will find an unusual “treasure” - the tourist route “German Jewelry Road”, surrounded by one of the medium-high mountain landscapes. Take a trip to the wonderful world of sparkling gems!

A diverse underwater world and wreckage of ships of the Second World War, giant sea devils and various types of outdoor activities - all this gives travelers New Guinea. We invite you to an exciting cruise on the islands of the Raja Ampat archipelago on a gorgeous 32-meter ship that combines the beauty and mystery of ancient merchant ships - Amanikan. The unpretentious luxury of the Aman Resorts collection is combined with all the technological innovations for the complete comfort of guests.

Between the medieval town of Hanover-Münden and the old port city of Bremen, there are architectural monuments of the 16th and early 17th centuries, built in the Weser Renaissance style. This unique architectural style is found exclusively in Northern Germany. This style can be recognized by its distinctive features: a variety of decorative elements that adorn the pediments of facades, curls, pyramids, columns, intricate stone carvings, ancient inscriptions, coats of arms, masks, chimeras, and an unusual form of bay windows.

Tour itinerary: Vienna - Styria - Feldbach - Bad Gleichenberg - Graz - Ptuj - Trieste.

Styria is famous for its gastronomic delights, fine wine and, of course, ancient castles. We invite you to explore this amazing land of Austria during a fascinating journey from Vienna to Trieste. During the trip, accompanied by a Russian-speaking guide and representatives of the region, you will visit the summer residence of the Austrian emperors Schönbrunn, Obermeyerhofen castle and the ancient Herberstein palace complex, take a walk through the medieval halls of the Kornberg castle, stay in ancient castle hotels where you can meet and socialize with their hosts , visit the Vulcano ham factory and the Josef Zotter chocolate factory Schokoladen Manufaktur Zotter.

The regions of Bordeaux and Perigord are known for their historical sights, excellent cuisine and, of course, excellent wines. We suggest you go on a tour lasting 7 or 10 days (of your choice) with accommodation in castles-hotels of 4 * category. A short trip includes a visit to Bordeaux, Brive-la-Gaillarde, as well as small colorful towns in this area of \u200b\u200bFrance. A trip of 10 days will also allow you to get acquainted with the sights of Paris and for an additional fee visit Versailles and the castles of the Loire. The program of the first three days is only possible for a ten-day tour.

Price: 2593 €

10 most unusual tours according to 59travel.

1. Cruise to the Arctic on the Yamal icebreaker.
  when: in summer
  price: from 20 000 USD + road to Murmansk

Poseidon Arctic Voyages organizes trips to the North Pole from Murmansk lasting 2 weeks. Traveling on the most modern nuclear icebreaker - the flagship of the Russian icebreaking fleet, takes place during the summer navigation period.

Tourists are expected: a boat trip, landing on islands in boats or helicopters (for example, Franz Josef Land), helicopter riding over picturesque icebergs and glaciers. The main goal is the top of the world (90 degrees north latitude and 0 degrees longitude). The team will offer a traditional round-the-world trip around the Pole, and a picnic with barbecue and barbecue in the ice. The icebreaker is equipped with all the comfortable living conditions; in the evenings, live music is played at dinner.

2. Chernobyl
  when: all year round
  cost: from 100 USD for Russian-speaking tourists, from 150 USD for English-speaking groups. + road to Kiev

Several Ukrainian agencies offer a trip to Chernobyl and Pripyat. The tour lasts all day and also includes a delicious dinner. Do not forget to traditionally joke about the origin of the products :) In this place you can see the real Soviet flavor of the 80s of a typical provincial city, which was quickly abandoned by its locals due to the disaster at the nuclear reactor. You need to buy an excursion in advance, since there is a checkpoint in the Exclusion Zone, and entry is strictly by passes.

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3. Afghanistan
  when: all year round
  price: from 7000 USD

On a trip from the Otkrytie travel agency, you can see the cities and sights of Afghanistan: for example, eastern palaces and cities such as Kabul, Balkh, Mahari-i-Sharif, as well as take a walk along the chain of Band-i-Amir lakes and picturesque mountain passes, get acquainted with Khazar tribes, and even spend the night in the Pandscher Gorge.

If you are tempted to travel to, you must necessarily sign the “Statement of liability and risk taking”, which indicates that the tourist himself, his relatives, successors or guardians knowingly refuse any claims to any employees of any travel agency in case of death or injury. Travel is fraught with risks, which attracts extreme people.

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4. North Korea
  when: all year round
  price: from 1200 USD + road to Vladivostok

The last country on the world map, where you can still feel the spirit of socialism. During the trip, several guides will be assigned to you, some of them are security officers. The state ensures that tourists do not come into contact with the local population and do not go for walks without a "guide". In addition to the James Bond games, the standard program includes: a sightseeing tour of the country’s capital of Juche ideas, visiting places of worship for North Koreans (the Kim Il Sung Museum, the Kim Il Sung Mausoleum, the Museum of the Patriotic War, a trip to the Möhan mountains, a trip to the Renmun cave, famous for the huge collection of "living" stalactites and a giant underground waterfall, as well as a visit to the demarcation line between North and South Korea. For $ 80 you can visit the largest stadium in the world, where the famous mass e gymnastic artistic representation of Arirang.

5. Antarctica
  when: from late November to late March
  cost: cruise from 3000 USD + road to Ushuaia

The cheapest way to get to Antarctica is from the Argentine city of Ushuaia, where most cruise ships depart. Last minute deal in Antarctica can be bought cheaper than standard prices from $ 5,000 (if there are places, of course).

There are also tours from - from 6 thousand dollars. An additional ticket is paid for Moscow - Santiago de Chile (via Paris or Madrid) and back - from 1,500 euros.

Antarctica is a paradise for lovers of pristine and harsh nature. Penguins are willingly photographed with a traveler (since there are no land predators, which means nobody is afraid of anyone), iceberg caps are smiling at the ship, romance ...

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6. Greenland
  when: almost all year round
  cost: an average of 1000 euros + road to Iceland

Another cold tour. Tours for 2-3 days with flights from Iceland to Greenland Kulusuk also include helicopter transfer to neighboring Amassalik. Tourists come here to catch the northern lights, make trekking on the peaks, kayaking, partying on icebergs, whale safari.

7. Sealand.
  when: all year round
  cost: unknown

Sealand is an unrecognized state in the North Sea, off the coast of Great Britain. The area of \u200b\u200bthe entire state fit on one platform built during the Second World War to protect the borders of Britain. The retired military man moved to an abandoned platform and on September 2, 1967 announced the creation of a sovereign state and proclaimed himself Prince Roy I. The funny thing is that Sealand meets all the criteria of statehood specified in the Montevideo Convention on the Rights and Obligations of States, and the British court stated that everything Cases regarding Sealand are outside his jurisdiction. The country has its own king, church, stamps, passports and coins. The state clearly guards its borders, so in 1990 Sealand fired warning shots at a British vessel that approached its border unauthorized. How to get to Sealand? If the Silenders are friendly, then you can rent a ship in the port of Ipswich, which is 10-12 miles from the platform.

8. Middle Egypt
  when: all year round
  cost: from a few hundred dollars + the cost of a flight to Egypt or the cost of a ticket to popular resorts

Even before the well-known events in Egypt, there was a region in this country that has never been calm. Between Cairo and Luxor there are cities that are not widely heard: Asyut, Miniya, Sohag, Kena. It is difficult to buy train tickets here, it is difficult to walk around the city without attracting the attention of the police. All the difficulties with moving and visiting this part are connected with the fact that in the region strong radical Islamists coexist with a large community of Coptic Christians. The conflict between them almost led in the civil war in the 70s of the last century. Today, the war between the government and the Islamic underground is not consecrated in the media, but it has not stopped, a number of terrorist acts with injured tourists confirm this. A visit to the Middle is necessary, if only for the "place of the dead" Zawiet el Sultan.

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9. and the tribes of the Amazon
  when: all year round
  price: 2000 USD + flight to Peru

The tour "getting to know the tribes" is proposed to be imbued with the harmony of the wild jungle to restore health and a harmonious worldview, including the study of several types of psychotropic Native American drugs and how to prepare them. The Bora Indians living on Monkey Island down the Amazon from Iquitos will temporarily become your second home. You will share life with them, take part in ritual dances, create medicines and potions, observe wild animals (it is more likely to meet several species of wild monkeys, sloths, turtles; a slightly smaller one - jaguar, anaconda, boas).

Photo: A.V. Khutorskoy, khutorskoy.ru

The country is known for pirates who move along the coast and attack ships. The country has virtually no central authority. Among the dangers awaiting travelers to this country are armed clashes, kidnapping for ransom, attacks by pirates and mines. Unrecognized states exist on the territory of the country, such as Somaliland, Puntland, Jubaland, Azania and others.

For example, you can visit Somaliland. It is an unrecognized state in the northwest. Since 1991, it is virtually independent, but still does not exist on maps. “Visas” to Somaliland are issued in Ethiopia and Yemen, with which an unrecognized state borders. Finding a Somaliland representative office for a visa is quite difficult, but they give everyone a "visa". Residents of Somaliland are friendly enough and certainly will not harm you, but there is a lot of crime there.

In ancient Egypt, the land was called Punt. Tourists would be interested to visit the monuments of ancient civilizations (ancient Egyptian, Phoenician). You can swim on pristine beaches, which are unlikely to appear in the near future hotel chains. The capital of Mogadishu, with ancient mosques and streets with beautiful buildings in the Afro-Arabian style, is also interesting. You can visit the Kismayu and Hargeys National Park with rare wild animals. There are also coral reefs rich in beauty, not inferior to the reefs of the Caribbean and Red Sea.