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WILD RUSSIA
IS CALLING
ANSWER IT.
Russiaventura crafts raw, cinematic expeditions across the largest country on Earth — from the blue ice of Lake Baikal to live Kamchatka volcanoes, Arctic tundra and the legendary Trans-Siberian. No tourist buses. No clichés. Only real adventure.
Scroll — Baikal ice cave • Olkhon Island • 53°N
• Russiaventura • Wild Russia • Since 2007 •
BAIKAL ICE TREK ✦ KAMCHATKA VOLCANOES ✦ TRANS-SIBERIAN ✦ ALTAI HORSES ✦ ARCTIC LIGHTS ✦ KARELIA HUSKIES ✦ BAIKAL ICE TREK ✦ KAMCHATKA VOLCANOES ✦ TRANS-SIBERIAN ✦ ALTAI HORSES ✦ ARCTIC LIGHTS ✦ KARELIA HUSKIES ✦
01 — About Russiaventura
We don't do tours.
We do expeditions.
Born in Moscow in 2007 by two geographers and a rescue instructor, Russiaventura started with one UAZ van and a dream: show the real Russia — wild, huge, honest. Today we run 47 routes in 11 time zones with local Evenk, Buryat, Chukchi and Cossack teams.
Why 12,000 travelers chose us: we keep groups to 6–10 people, employ professional wilderness guides, satellite comms, and chefs who can cook borscht at -30°C. We pay fair wages to indigenous communities and leave no trace — 5% of profit funds Baikal cleanup and Amur tiger protection.
- 🧭 Certified wilderness guides — WFR, avalanche, helicopter safety
- 🏕 Real logistics — MI-8 helicopters, ice hovercrafts, reindeer sleds, expedition trains
- 📸 Photographer-friendly — golden hour planning, drones allowed, pro mentoring
2007
Moscow garage start. First Baikal winter crossing on foot.
Moscow garage start. First Baikal winter crossing on foot.
2014
Kamchatka base opens. Volcano camps, bear viewing ethics code.
Kamchatka base opens. Volcano camps, bear viewing ethics code.
2021
Arctic line launches. Teriberka, Chukotka, Northern Sea Route scouting.
Arctic line launches. Teriberka, Chukotka, Northern Sea Route scouting.
2026
47 routes, 98% summit & crossing success. Carbon-measured expeditions.
47 routes, 98% summit & crossing success. Carbon-measured expeditions.
18years wild
47routes
12ktravelers
11time zones
“Russiaventura rewired my idea of travel. Baikal at sunrise cracked like glass under our feet. I cried.” — Sarah M., Iceland traverse 2025
02 — Destinations
One country.
Eight planets.
Russia is not a country, it's a continent. Pick your ecosystem — we handle permits, bears, blizzards and banyas.
Bestseller
Baikal Ice
Siberia • Feb-Mar • hovercraft + ice trek
from $1,890 • 7 days
Wild
Kamchatka
Volcanoes, geysers, brown bears • Jul-Sep
from $3,450 • 9 days
Horse trek
Altai
Golden mountains, shamans, Belukha view
from $1,650 • 8 days
Arctic
Teriberka & Arctic
Northern lights, Barents Sea, shipwrecks
from $1,290 • 5 days
Legend
Trans-Siberian
Moscow–Vladivostok 9,288 km private carriage
from $2,980 • 14 days
Summer
Karelia & Solovki
Husky, rafting, White Sea monasteries
from $980 • 6 days
NO TOURIST BUSES ✦ MAX 10 PEOPLE ✦ LOCAL TEAMS ✦ SATELLITE SAFETY ✦ BANYA EVERY NIGHT ✦ NO TOURIST BUSES ✦ MAX 10 PEOPLE ✦ LOCAL TEAMS ✦ SATELLITE SAFETY ✦ BANYA EVERY NIGHT ✦
03 — 2026 Expeditions
Choose your madness level
From soft adventure with hot hotels to full polar survival. All include permits, insurance assistance, gear list, Russian visa support and English-speaking lead guide.
Level 2/5 • Feb 14-21
Baikal Glass Ice Odyssey
Skate, cycle and hovercraft across the clearest ice on Earth. Sleep in Olkhon log lodges, ice camp under stars.
$1,890 — 4 spots left
Reserve
Level 4/5 • Aug 02-11
Volcanoes & Bears
Climb Gorely & Mutnovsky, Valley of Geysers by MI-8, Kuril Lake bear safari with rangers.
$3,450 — 6 spots left
Reserve
Level 3/5 • Jul 10-18
Altai Nomad Horse Trek
Ride with Altaian herders to turquoise lakes, Kucherla, shaman ceremony, Belukha base.
$1,650 — 8 spots
Reserve
Level 1/5 • Jan-Dec
Arctic Lights Hunt
Teriberka tundra, ice floating in Barents Sea, aurora workshop with pro photographer.
$1,290 — weekly
Reserve
Level 2/5 • May & Sep
Trans-Siberian Private
9,288 km Moscow to Vladivostok, private carriage, stops: Kazan, Yekaterinburg, Baikal, Khabarovsk.
$2,980 — 10 spots
ReserveWhat's included?
✔ English + local guides ✔ All internal transport (4x4, hovercraft, MI-8 where stated) ✔ Accommodation: lodges, expedition tents, train ✔ Most meals + trail chef ✔ Permits, park fees, border zones ✔ Safety: sat phones, medkit, evacuation plan ✔ Visa invitation letter
Not included, honestly:
✘ International flights to Moscow ✘ Russian visa fee ✘ Personal gear (we rent -40°C kits for $120) ✘ Alcohol & souvenirs ✘ Travel insurance (mandatory, we help). No hidden fees — ever.
04 — Field Gallery
Postcards from the edge
“Hovercraft at 90 km/h over black Baikal ice — loudest silence I've ever heard.”
— Jonas K., Germany
“Kamchatka broke my camera and fixed my soul. Guides handled a storm like poetry.”
— Amara O., UK
“Trans-Siberian with Russiaventura felt like a film. Banya in the snow at -25°C!”
— Diego R., Mexico
05 — Expedition Journal
Latest field notes
Guides, ice conditions, bear encounters, visa updates and survival tips. Straight from the taiga.
06 — FAQ
Brutally honest answers
Do I need a visa for Russia?
Most nationalities need a visa, but it's easy: we send you an official invitation in 24h, you apply at the consulate or e-visa portal. E-visa now covers St. Petersburg, Kaliningrad, Vladivostok and since 2024 many regions. We guide you step-by-step and check your documents.
Is it safe? What about bears, cold, remoteness?
Yes — with pros. All lead guides are wilderness first responders, we carry satellite communicators (Garmin inReach), bear spray + electric fences in Kamchatka, and evacuation insurance plans. Cold is managed with our -40°C rental kits and heated lodges. Zero serious incidents in 18 years.
What fitness level do I need?
Baikal and Trans-Siberian: normal — you can walk 5 km. Altai horse trek: you can hike 6-8 km. Kamchatka volcano climb: good — 800m ascent days. Arctic: easy. We send training plans 90 days before.
What is the food like? I'm vegetarian.
Hearty and surprisingly great: Siberian pelmeni, smoked omul from Baikal, Kamchatka crab, Altai honey. Vegetarian, vegan, halal options always available — tell us in advance and our trail chef adapts.
How do I get there? Where do we meet?
Fly to Moscow (SVO/DME) for Trans-Siberian, Irkutsk (IKT) for Baikal, Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky (PKC) for Kamchatka, Murmansk (MMK) for Arctic. We meet you at the airport with a sign, handle all internal flights, trains and 4x4s.
07 — Contact • 24h reply
Let's plan
your escape
Tell us your dates, fitness and dreams. A real human (Dasha, Igor or Lena) replies within 24 hours with a custom route + honest price. No spam, no pressure.
- ✉ hello @ russiaventura.com
- ☎ Base Moscow: +7 (495) 120-45-67 • 09:00-21:00 MSK
- 📍 Bolshaya Nikitskaya 12, Moscow • Irkutsk • PKC bases