Off The Beaten Path: Siberia

Travel companies are starting to revolutionize the image of Siberia in the outside world. It might be worth a visit, before the bustling crowds roll in. There are fantastic videos on Siberia, highlighting the wealth of delights awaiting travelers her. 

Defying outmoded stereotypes, there are luxurious vacations with extraordinary opportunities for wilderness adventures, including a unique blend of Russian and indigenous culture and vibrant city life, just waiting for you.

Some tours include 'a level of comfort - think boutique 4 and 5 star hotels, VIP transfers and high class restaurants - far beyond what most people associate with Siberia'.

As travel connoisseurs seek new, exciting and unspoiled places to relax, play and explore, Siberia is emerging as an uncrowded alternative to traditional adventure tourism destinations. Companies offer a range of itineraries catering to all tastes, from action-packed 'adrenaline' tours to more leisurely experiences based around exploring Siberia's ancient and modern cultures, customs and cuisine. Siberia also provides the opportunity for guests to create completely customized, private itineraries.

Among the highlights for international tourists are seeing the Aurora Borealis, watching wildlife such as bears, hovercrafting, snowkiting, scuba diving, aerobatic flights, fishing and hiking. 

And rolling around naked in the snow after a traditional Siberian banya (to each his/her own).

Shrouded in myth and legend, this little known wonderland is one of the world's last real off the beaten track destinations. Whether you crave adrenaline or want to immerse yourself in culture, Siberia has it all. Adventure travel in Siberia runs the full gamut from mild to wild, limited only by your imagination. Siberia's extraordinary vastness and its diverse geography means you have a choice of activities that is unparalleled. In winter, Siberia offers skiing and snowboarding at both world-class resorts and spectacularly remote, crowd-free mountain slopes. 

Travelers are able to add a distinctly Russian flavor to their tours, with experiences such as the banya (Russian sauna), hovercraft rides, husky dog sledding, Russian ballet performances, and of course, tasting the world's finest vodka. 

A summer tour is recommended for anyone who wishes for the opportunity to hike in the taiga forest, go rafting and rock climbing, kayak along the rugged Pacific coast, or cruise the turquoise blue waters of Lake Baikal, the oldest and deepest lake on earth.

'With over 9 unique sites recognized by UNESCO and close to 100 sites under consideration, Siberia's natural beauty has attracted Russian tourists, artists, photographers, wildlife lovers and adventure sports enthusiasts for generations.

Every region in Siberia has a territory that touches the 56th Parallel, and landmarks at this latitude include Moscow, Novosibirsk, Lake Baikal, the Kamchatka Peninsula, Yekaterinburg and Bratsk. Most of the Trans Siberian railway follows the 56th Parallel, with just a few deviations here and there. 

Everywhere you go you will be humbled by open-armed welcomes and authentic generosity. Classical music plays on the main streets, and people walk purely for the sake of walking, strolling hand in hand with their loved one. And then there is the food: so rich, so tasty! Most of the ingredients are gathered fresh from the gardens of babushkas. The service is impeccable, and the atmosphere of a celebratory Russian feast, it's pretty lively, to say the least. 

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