The most interesting tourist routes in Russia. Land trail, Australia. Route in Tongariro, New Zealand
For those who like to overcome picturesque hiking trails, are not afraid of temperature changes, ups and downs, as well as difficult roads that no one else could pass. The main thing is the exciting adventures that accompany the trip. If you love too hiking, here are thirty routes that will fill you with inspiration.
Narrows, United States of America
This path passes through Zion National Park and leads along the bed of the Virgin River. You have to walk twenty-six kilometers - and most right on the river, in some places you will even need to swim. After the walk, you can stop at one of the twelve campgrounds. 
Pace Dogon, Mali
Without a doubt, this path is one of the most picturesque in Africa. You can go through it in about ten days. The places are known as ancient territory habitats of the Dogon, travelers will be able to visit their ancient settlements in the rocks and villages on the plains. To get to the beginning of the path, you need to hire a car and drive up to one of the villages where the route begins. 
Hot Route, France and Switzerland
The route starts in Chamonix, France, and leads to Zermatt, Switzerland. During the trip, you will be able to see the best parts of the Alps. There are other options for the path, but any one will take about two weeks and is suitable only for trained people. In order to test your strength, you need to go to Chamonix and book a tour. 
Route GR20, France
This legendary road through Corsica stretches for one hundred and sixty-eight kilometers. The route was opened in 1972 and leads over bridges, mountains, glaciers, river banks, forests and marshes - all of which make for an incredible experience. 
Inca Path, Peru
Thirty-three kilometers may not seem like much challenging task, but the route laid by the Incas will not disappoint you. You will pass through the sacred valley of Machu Picchu, a wonder of the world, the likes of which simply do not exist on the planet. Just fly to Cusco and go to Machu Picchu where you will find an instructor who will guide you to the route. 
Everest camp, Nepal
This is the first route on the list that involves such a serious climb through the mountains. The height difference is almost six kilometers, and you can go this way in only three weeks. Your companions will be locals that will guide you through unique and beautiful places. 
Indian part of the Himalayas, India
This route is not as popular as the roads in the Alps or Everest, however, there is enough travel here. Twenty-four days you will travel from the city of Spiti to Ladakh, walking on the rocks and reaching incredible heights. 
Overland, Australia
The route through Tasmania stretches for eighty kilometers, it can be completed in about six days. You will admire the mountains, lakes, swamps, forests and waterfalls. 
Rootburn, New Zealand
This route stretches for thirty-two kilometers, to go no more than three days. The beginning is located at the foot of the Southern Alps. The most difficult thing is to get a place in a group of travelers, their number is limited. 
Baltoro Glacier and K2, Pakistan
In fifteen days of travel you will pass through four mountains, one of which is the second highest in the world. This route starts in Islamabad. 
Route in Tongariro, New Zealand
Known as New Zealand's greatest route, this path leads National park Tongariro - forty-nine kilometers of road you can go around Mount Ngaruoe. It is worth starting the journey from the village of Wakapapa. 
Fitzroy Track, Argentina
There are many routes near Mount Fitzroy, the average length is sixty-four kilometers. Each path allows you to get to know Patagonia better. You can choose which route you need yourself. 
Cinque Terre, Italy
This road is rather an option for an easy walk, because it stretches for only twelve kilometers. You will enjoy the magnificent landscape of the Italian coast and visit five cities at once. 
Track Santa Cruz, Peru
This is one of the most popular travel options in Peru. For four days on the way, you will see picturesque rivers, lakes and mountains, which are usually hidden from human eyes. 
Torres del Paine, Chile
Ten days on the road will give you memories of an incredible landscape - no wonder this is one of the best routes across Chile. Hit the road from El Calafate. 
Desert path to Petra, Jordan
Petra is a place worth seeing for everyone. You can go there on foot, walking eighty kilometers through the desert. The road starts from Amman and leads straight to the heart of the unique attraction. 
Kungsleden, Sweden
Also known as the "Royal Way", this route stretches for four hundred and thirty-four kilometers. You can enjoy amazing winter nature, untouched by man. 
West Bank route, Canada
This road leads along Vancouver Island, it stretches for seventy-five kilometers and has been open since the beginning of the last century. Here you can get acquainted with wildlife Canada. 
Sarek National Park, Sweden
This park is great place to travel on your own. It is located in the very north of Sweden and borders the Kungsleden trail, so you can combine them on your hike. 
Mulliway Path, Hawaii
Twenty-eight kilometers of the path will take you through mountains, valleys and a beach with black volcanic sand. The path begins at the city of Honoka. 
Croa Patrick, Ireland
Here you need to walk only four kilometers, so the route is ideal for beginners who love the beauty of nature. You will spend just a couple of hours and get an incredible experience. 
Grindelwald, Switzerland
Ideal for beginners, there are many trails to suit all tastes, some can be done in a day and some in a week. 
Appalachian path, USA
Three thousand five hundred and forty kilometers, fourteen states is a journey that will be a serious test. If you dream of great things, the Appalachian road is your ideal choice. 
Alps in Zillertal, Austria
In the Austrian part of the Alps there are many routes for people with different levels preparation. The most popular one can be completed in a week. 
The path through the Dragon Mountains, South Africa
This journey is considered one of the most beautiful on earth - for sixty-four kilometers of the way you will see unique landscapes Africa. 
Cape Gate, Scotland
The most difficult route in the UK involves twenty days of walking - it stretches for three hundred and twenty-one kilometers and passes through cities such as Edinburgh and Glasgow. 
Simien Mountains National Park, Ethiopia
This park features many trails for hikers of all skill levels and is located north of Amhara. 
Polar Route, Greenland
One hundred and sixty kilometers from Kangerlussak will allow you to walk on the second largest glacier in the world. 
Path along Kalalau, Hawaii
Only thirty-five kilometers, but what great views! Just go to Kaui Island and start your journey. 
Cordillera de Apolobamba, Bolivia
This route of one hundred and four kilometers can be covered in five days. A unique experience, great views - a real masterpiece located near the border with Peru.
Cruises by sea are becoming more and more popular among Russian tourists. After all, despite the fact that the trip to huge liner with all the amenities traditionally considered the lot of millionaires, it is quite possible to find an economical option within $ 1,000.
Today in our Top 5 are collected most popular routes sea cruises . Any of the proposed options will give a lot of impressions and allow you to comfortably visit a lot of new places in a short time.
5. Cruises to Alaska
You can see whales, polar bears, fjords, waterfalls and glaciers during cruises to Alaska. Such a route in last years is gaining immense popularity, pushing the traditional southern options. During calls to ports, tourists are offered skiing on dog sledding, flying hydroplanes, climbing glaciers, diving in icy waters and even mining for golden sand. The route usually starts in Vancouver, and the cruise itself takes 8-10 days.
4. Mediterranean cruises
As a rule, the itinerary of this popular cruise includes visits to Greece, Spain, France, Malta, Italy including Sicily, Portugal and Tunisia. The program is very rich and involves visiting many cultural and historical sights. This way of getting to know Europe and North Africa chosen by millions of tourists every year.
3. Panama Canal Cruises
Man-made channel connects caribbean with magnificence Pacific Ocean. The channel is 82 kilometers long and 16 kilometers wide. The cruise begins in one of the ports from the Atlantic or Pacific Ocean. Tourists have the opportunity to see both Western and east coast Central and South America. As a rule, the itinerary is designed for 14 nights and includes visits to the ports of San Diego, Acapulco, Antilles, Costa Rica and Nicaragua.
2. Cruises in the Caribbean
Perhaps this route is the most popular among cruise lovers around the world. Departure is carried out in the ports of Florida, Barbados or Havana. Such cruises are designed for 10-14 days. There are long 20-day voyages from the coast of Great Britain. It is noteworthy that Caribbean cruises are visa-free. The most famous stops on the route are, of course, Haiti, Guadeloupe, Grenada and Trinidad. Although tourists are delighted with unprecedented delight swimming and diving off the coast of small and very picturesque uninhabited islands.
1. Cruises in Australia and New Zealand
Such magnificent landscapes, perhaps, will not offer any other cruise. visits secluded coves, coral islands, extinct volcanoes. And at the same time tourists are amazed modern views crowded Sydney and picturesque Auckland. The Australian-New Zealand destination is considered a real paradise for lovers of nature photography - each stop promises new white sandy beaches, crystal clear lakes, waterfalls, geysers, overgrown with forests mountain ranges and other beauties of the virgin nature of these places.
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IN Lately we have become so lazy! Travel agencies offer us to visit the most prestigious resorts world: airport transfer, personal guide, all-inclusive system, 24-hour butler - a lot is available for money. But there are still those among us who prefer to make their own routes or use the "advice of the experienced" and feel like real travelers by going on a long hike. Tourist routes in Russia - both traditional, operating in the pre-war USSR, and relatively new ones - this is a real adventure!
Tested by time: All-Union routes
Let's start with those "remnants of the Soviet past". One of the most interesting of these Russian routes was shortened due to a tragedy that occurred in the early 1970s (on the Fisht Glacier). Tourists start moving in Adygea, finish in Dagomys, near the Black Sea. The 20-day "All-Union Route No. 30" was created in the early 1930s. It runs along the famous Caucasian Reserve. You pass several climatic zones, inhale clean Mountain air, and the landscapes of the subtropics will be imprinted in your memory forever. The only inconvenience (unless, of course, you are afraid of hiking in the mountains) is that you will have to pay a fee for every day of your stay in the reserve.
There are several options for passing All-Union route No. 77". It runs along Altai mountains, the Katun River (rafting on it is very dangerous) and Teletskoye Lake - the pearl of these places. Tourists can visit the Denisova Cave (it was opened not so long ago) and see with their own eyes the Ukok plateau, where the legendary “Altai Princess” (the mummy of a girl discovered in 1993) was buried. We immediately warn you: this tourist route in Russia has always been considered the most difficult, so many people prefer a simplified pedestrian transition - from the settlement of Edigan to Lake Teletskoye. And still, on this not very long path, you will see one of the most beautiful natural areas countries - Altai is magnificent!
Treasures of the Ancient Land: "Rings of Russia"
« Golden ring Russia” does not need to be introduced for a long time - a lot has been said and written about him. Stopovers are ancient cities, where there are many temples, craft centers, museums, cultural monuments. You will cross the borders of several regions (“Golden Ring” “embraces” Moscow, Vladimir, Ivanovo, Kostroma, Tver and Yaroslavl region). Every stop is a delight and delight. But even if you are not a fan of ancient architecture, local archaeologists can show you a lot of interesting things. For example, the infamous "Vladimirsky Central" was also located on the territory of the "Ring". Historians will show you the paths along which the prisoners escaped from the dungeons. You might even be lucky enough to find a treasure!
In addition to Golden, there is also " silver ring Russia”, which runs through the lands that in ancient times were part of Novgorod Rus, the richest principality - now these are the lands around St. Petersburg. The route starts in Veliky Novgorod and ends in Tikhvin. You will see not only Pskov, Pechory (Pushkin places with interesting monasteries), but also "pro-Western" Vyborg, Kingisepp and Ivangorod, standing on the Estonian border. In the vicinity of St. Petersburg, Finnish and then German troops hid stolen goods from the richest ancient temples and monasteries. So there are enough treasure hunters here.
Are you a romantic and love poetry? You will definitely like the route "Pushkin Ring of the Upper Volga", opened 45 years ago. You will visit many settlements - local estates, hotels, former forges and travel palaces still remember the great classic. Alexander Sergeevich often visited the Tver province - he visited his acquaintances in the period from 1811 until his death. You will feel like a character in the works of the poet, taste the most delicious shanezhki, get some water in healing springs, you will visit not only the landowners' houses, but also two museums of the poet (in Torzhok and Bernov). The length of the route is approximately 250 km - not very tiring!
The legendary route from the Varangians to the Greeks
The Blue Road route is the only one in our ranking of the most interesting routes Russia, which “wanders” abroad, or rather, begins there (on the Norwegian coast, in Mo i Rana), continues in Sweden and Finland. But he finishes - here in Karelia. Why did the route get such a name? It's just that its two thousand kilometers mainly fall on the shores of lakes and rivers. This is the very path "from the Varangians to the Greeks", so popular with our distant ancestors. The former trade "tract", now very popular route crosses almost all of Karelia (from the border with Finland to Arkhangelsk region). These are very beautiful protected places!
The newest route: virgin nature of Baikal
Unlike other interesting tourist routes in Russia, this one, the Great Baikal Trail, is still being born. But several small ecological "paths" have already been opened. When everything is completed, the total length of the route will be about 1800 km. As planned, route will pass across three national parks and three reserves. The idea to develop such a "trail" was born in the 1970s, but it took almost thirty years before enthusiasts began to implement it. Visit this wonderful world- Baikal does not need any special compliments and advertising. The fauna and flora of the lake itself and its shores is largely endemic and simply amazing. What is especially captivating is that there are no factories, sanatoriums or rest houses near the route, this is a virgin land, not spoiled by civilization.
On the border of Europe and Asia
Are you a seasoned hiker? Then you will not be afraid of the multi-day route "The Great Ural Ring", which runs along settlements Sverdlovsk region And Perm Territory, including Perm itself, Yekaterinburg, Nizhny Tagil, Solikamsk. The road goes through Middle Ural. But adventurous travelers take the opportunity and be sure to turn in the direction of Miass, because in its vicinity there is unique monument nature, Lake Turgoyak, one of the largest freshwater reservoirs in the country. It is not for nothing that it is called the "Pearl of the Urals": crystal pure water can compete with Baikal. It was in these parts that Pyotr Bazhov was inspired to later write his wonderful tales (several mines for the extraction of semi-precious stones still exist here). It was these lands that Yermak once conquered. And this is where it is commemorative sign"Border of Europe and Asia". Step on it and make a wish!
Country - Greece
Route- O. Zakynthos. We invite you to relax on the greenest and most blooming Greek island, mild climate and beautiful beaches which will make your trip unforgettable. The island is rich not only in nature (this nature reserve), but also ancient monuments. Here, in Byzantine Museum, for example, a unique collection of ancient icons is kept.
Accommodations- Alexandra Beach 4* (located on one of the most beautiful beaches islands - Tsilivi).
Price - from 62,500 rubles for a double room (7 nights), meals - breakfast, dinner, air travel (departures on Wednesdays, Fridays, Sundays), medical insurance, transfers. Visa is additionally paid.
Country - Tunisia
Route- Hammamet. Today it's huge resort complex, located on the peninsula-Cape Bon, which has a unique microclimate, appreciated by many thousands of tourists from everywhere. All hotels in the tourist zone are located near the old center with its ancient fortress Medinoia. Resting in Hammamet, it is worth allocating two to three hours to visit theme park Carthage Land, at the entrance to which there are life-size sculptures of war elephants with soldiers of Hannibal's army on their backs.
Accommodations- 4* SOL AZUR (belongs to the Tunisian hotel chain LES ORANGERS, ideal for family vacation and taking thalassotherapy courses).
Price- from 99,500 rubles for a double room from June 18 (14 nights), meals - all inclusive, air travel (departures on Tuesdays), medical insurance, transfers.
A country – Spain
Route - "Delicious tour" Barcelona and Catalonia». Taste Catalonia. And you will understand why the average life expectancy here is 89 years (nutritionists all over the world study this cuisine)! You are waiting for "delicious walks" and Gourmet Bus in Barcelona, freshly baked bread, homemade liqueurs and wines, deli meats in Rupite, tasting cava (Spanish champagne) in the famous Freixenet cellars and many other tasty and pleasant surprises.
Accommodations– 3* and 4* hotels.
Price- from 25,160 rubles - in 3* hotels, from 28,750 rubles - in a 4* hotel, from 35,730 rubles - in a 5* hotel (7 nights), meals - breakfasts, two lunches, food and wine tastings, excursions with a Russian guide, transfers . Airfare and visa fees are extra.
A country – Spain
Route - " Golden Ring of Barcelona». We invite you to dive into Magic world Catalonia, drive along its Golden Ring, which, of course, includes Barcelona itself, which gave the world Gaudi, as well as beautiful Tarragona, which was once the capital of the Roman province, amazing village Rupit, clinging to the basalt rocks, the Benedictine monastery of Montserrat, romantic Girona and the house-museum of Salvador Dali.
Accommodations– 3*, 4* and 5* hotels.
Price– from 23890 rubles – in a 3* hotel; from 26850 rubles - in a 4 * hotel and from 34,900 rubles - 5 * (7 nights), meals - breakfast, excursions with a Russian guide, transfers. Airfare and visa fees are extra.
A country – Belarus
Route - Belaya Rus (" Minsk - Mogilev - Gomel») If you are planning a vacation not far from home, but are interested in exciting excursions and unique architectural monuments, go to Belarus. Route " Minsk - Mir - Nesvizh - Dudutki - Mogilev - Buinichsky field - ethnographic village- Gomel - Vetka» includes a visit ancient castles And palace and park ensembles, museums of crafts and unique Museum old believer culture.
