Each of us has a need for a quality and memorable vacation. This trip can be made ideal by taking all family members with you, including small children. Even against the backdrop of constantly rising prices, it is not difficult to arrange an inexpensive holiday with your family; in Russia it is quite possible to organize such an event. We will list the best options, indicating those places where spending time will be impressive and relatively cheap.
Inexpensive Russian resorts
Baikal
An inexpensive family vacation will be in the developing resort area located in the village of Listvyanka. The main sight that will appear before tourists is a picturesque lake with famous name Baikal. It is noticeable that in last years There is a popularization of these places as a wonderful tourist area. In these places you can spend time calmly and recharge with positive emotions.
a trip to Baikal leaves no one indifferent and does not require significant expenses The beauty of Lake Baikal remains forever in the memory, so tourists return here again and againHolidays at sea
A good option is a trip to the sea coast. Optimally suitable recreation areas are concentrated on the coast Sea of Azov and the Black Sea. Under visa-free conditions, you can move around, getting to the desired seaside resort. Good conditions are promised by tourist centers and boarding houses in the Crimea, Gelendzhik, Sochi or Anapa. You can also stay in small populated areas, such as Dagomys, Lazarevskoye. Abkhazia can be a wonderful holiday destination. In the resort areas of Athos, Sukhum, Gagry, tourists from our country and other parts of the world are always welcome. The absence of the need for visas is a positive point, but in addition to this, the listed resort areas have many more advantages. For example, this is an opportunity to have a good rest on a clean sea beach. You can choose suitable conditions depending on the family's payment potential - stay in economy class or afford a luxury class.
at the resorts of the Azov and Black Seas all conditions have been created for an affordable and memorable pastimeCruise by sea or river
Many people choose to travel by river or sea as a vacation. It is important to take into account the body characteristics of all family members. This is true for babies who often get motion sickness during long sea or river cruises. If there is no danger feeling unwell when traveling by water transport, it is worth considering great options: cruise on the Volga River, walk along water spaces to the interesting object Valaam. There is a cruise extending from Saratov to the city of Volgograd. Another excellent option for water travel is sailing the Black Sea with a stop at Crimea. Today interesting tours along the rivers of Siberia or sailing along the Yenisei River are offered. All of these options assume minimum costs and the opportunity to take the kids with you.
a cruise on a large river or sea will be of interest to all family membersCheap holiday with family
Accommodation at the camp site
It is not necessary to choose foreign resorts as a resort area. Probably this very heavenly place is located at one of the tourist centers in the Moscow region. An inexpensive holiday with your family is also possible on the Volga. There are many similar places in Russia. For example, in Leningrad region There are many suitable tourist centers concentrated. Guests are invited to organize horseback riding, travel on boats, organize real fishing, cook barbecue, visit the bathhouse, and admire the beauty of the lakes.
boarding houses and camp sites are often located on the river bankBalneological health resorts
When planning a vacation, you should definitely consider the possibility of combining this trip with improving your body’s health. Those who were lucky enough to visit the balneological health resorts liked the cool Karelian air and the mountain beauty of the local resorts. A well-known object, which is a group of resorts and called Caucasian Mineral Waters, can become a vacation spot. On such trips, people not only relax, but actually gain strength and new impressions. By going to balneological health resorts, people really save not only by not purchasing visas and expensive tickets, but also by choosing a family car as transport. It should also be noted that the accommodation is cheap. It is quite appropriate to take small family members on this trip. At the same time, you don’t have to worry about the climate, as it will be ideally suited.
During your vacation you can not only relax, but also improve your healthLake Seliger
Incredible beauties are available for contemplation by tourists who decide to go to the Tver or Novgorod region, where Lake Seliger is located. The optimal months for a trip to the endless expanses of this lake are the months of July and August.
you don’t need to travel far, you can also find them in our homeland paradise with indescribably beautiful nature Lake Seliger includes more than a hundred islands and covers an area of 260 km²Holidays on the shores of the Baltic Sea
There are many advantages to holidaying in the Kaliningrad region. A local sanatorium called the Amber Coast welcomes tourists with clean air Baltic Sea, majestic pine trees, nutritious meals, educational excursions and walks. You can visit this recreation point in Svetlogorsk or a national park called the Curonian Spit.
Numerous Baltic resorts have reasonable prices and a decent level of serviceA place for a family vacation must be selected taking into account the wishes of all family members. It would not be amiss to take into account the opinion of children, who at any age have the right to visit the best resort areas of our country, where acceptable conditions are provided and favorable prices are established. As you can see, many places in our country offer inexpensive holidays with the family - there is a lot to see in Russia!
Are you going abroad with your child? We will tell you where to go on vacation with children in 2019. Find out where to find the best beach, active and excursion holidays!
What to pay attention to
When choosing a place to holiday with children abroad, consider:
- Choose resorts that do not require a long flight to get to. Buy tickets for direct flights.
- The resort with developed infrastructure is suitable for older children, but for children, on the contrary, it is quiet and secluded.
- Find out in advance whether an epidemic is raging in the country/resort.
- Book a family-friendly hotel with entertainment and children's menus. Better - on the first line.
- If your child is not yet accustomed to adult food, find out where you can buy baby food.
- For children preschool age choose short, exciting trips and excursions, and plan a rich program for schoolchildren.
Seasons: when and where to go on holiday with children
Summer. Good on the Black, Adriatic and Mediterranean seas: Bulgaria, Turkey, Croatia, Greece, Cyprus, Spain, Italy, France, Tunisia, Montenegro, Albania, Georgia. It might be a little hot for kids. It’s a bad idea to go on vacation with children to Egypt and the Emirates in the summer - it’s very hot.
Autumn. The high season - September and in some countries October - is ideal for holidays abroad in the fall with young children. All of the above countries are good for beach and sightseeing holidays.
Winter. Beach - Thailand, Maldives, UAE, India (Goa), Vietnam, Sri Lanka, Cuba, Dominican Republic, Mexico, Jamaica. Ski holidays - Austria, Bulgaria, Switzerland. Excursion - Spain (Canary Islands), Italy, Finland.
Spring. Excursion holidays in European countries, Georgia, Turkey, Israel (May). At the beginning of spring there are still good conditions for a seaside holiday in the winter resorts of Asia, but at the end it becomes hot and humid. On the island of Bali, the high season begins in May. In Mediterranean and Black Sea resorts it is already warm in May, but the water is not yet warmed up.
Observation deck in Bali (Photo © Thomas Depenbusch (Depi) / flickr.com) Bulgaria
When to go? High season in summer - average daytime temperature +25...+28°C, water +22...+25°C. It is better to go on holiday with children at the end of June and at the beginning of September. In July the sun is too aggressive, and in August algae and jellyfish can interfere with swimming.
Girl on the beach in Albena, Bulgaria. (Photo © Balcon del Mundo / flickr.com / Licensed CC BY-SA 2.0) Türkiye
Without a visa.
When to go? Ideal weather for children in June and September: water +23...+25°С, air temperature +30...+33°С. It gets too hot in July and August, but that hardly stops anyone.
Cirali Beach in Kemer (© s_wh / flickr.com / License CC BY-SA 2.0) Croatia
When to go? High season is from late May to early October. The Adriatic Sea warms up to +25°C by the end of June, air temperature +26...+30°C. Best time for families with children - June, September and early October.
View of the resort of Pag, Croatia. (Photo © papposilene / flickr.com / License CC BY-NC-ND 2.0) Greece
When to go? Beach holiday- from the end of April to October. In June during the day +27°C, sea +23°C, in July-August it gets hotter: above +30°C during the day, sea +26°C. The most comfortable time for children is at the end of May, June and September. If your vacation is in July and August, go to the north of Greece.
Balos Beach, Crete (Photo © Riccardo Romano / flickr.com) Cyprus
When to go? In July-August in Cyprus it is +34°C and higher, so it is better to travel with small children in June or September, when the air temperature is +30°C and the sea is +24°C.
Nissi Beach in Ayia Napa (Photo © anexxx/ flickr.com) Spain
When to go? It is better to vacation with children from the second half of June to the end of September. It is not recommended to travel with children in August - it is too hot. In June during the day +26...+30°С, the sea is still cool +20...+22°С. In July-August above +30°С, sea +24...+25°С.
Beach in Calella, Spain (Photo © 1116239 / pixabay.com) Tunisia
Without a visa.
When to go? The season lasts from the second half of June to October. July is the most popular month. During the day +30°С, sea +23°С. It is better to come with children in September, when it is not hot and the sea is still warm.
Beach in Aryan, Tunisia (Photo © Mashhour Halawani / flickr.com) Thailand
Without a visa.
When to go? January and February are the best months for families with children, because there is no strong humidity and heat. In winter in Thailand: on average the air temperature is +28°C...+32°C at different resorts, the sea is about +27°C.
Jomtien Beach in Pattaya, Thailand. (Photo © booking.com / Dusit Grand Condo View) UAE
Without a visa.
When to go? It is ideal to vacation with a child in October and November. The weather is also good in January, February and March: +23...+25°С, sea +21...+24°С. But in the period from May to September there is terrible heat.
Beach in Dubai Marina, UAE. India (Goa)
Or a visa on arrival for vacationers on a tour.
When to go? From November to March. In winter during the day +28...+30°С, water +25°С, no wind. The downsides are inflated prices for tours and hotels, as well as a lot of tourists.
Many people prefer to holiday abroad with their children in winter and choose Goa. Most often, vacationers stay in 5* family-type hotels or rent a villa in South Goa - it is quieter and more peaceful there. Read
On the eve of the holiday season and long-awaited summer holidays Many parents are puzzled by difficult choices. I want to leave the stuffy and dusty city behind me, change my usual surroundings, and gain vivid impressions. But holidays with children have their own specifics. It should be an exciting adventure that will not leave the child time for boredom and whims and at the same time will be interesting to his adult companions.
An ideal option when such a vacation does not go beyond the family budget. At the same time, we must not forget about safety and maximum comfort for a child or teenager. But how to combine all these requirements? Where can parents and children relax in the hot summer so that the trip is inexpensive but enjoyable for the whole family?
Sea of Azov
If the idea of a perfect family vacation is closely tied to splashing around in... warm water and purchasing a chocolate tan, you don’t need to think long. You will never be bored on the sea coast, and such a trip will be good for your health. Vacationers with small children are better off going to the Sea of Azov.
It cannot be compared with Cherny in depth, but it warms up faster and attracts tourists early onset swimming season. Many people open it already during the period May holidays. There are also disadvantages: the water in the Sea of Azov also cools quickly. If in Sochi, Gelendzhik, Gagra people are still actively swimming in mid-September, the velvet season is in full swing, then here at this time you can no longer splash around in the warm waves.
But in the summer you can forget about everything, enjoying the open spaces and convenience of the beaches of the Azov Sea. They are long and smooth, consisting mainly of sand or shell rock, although there are also pebbles. The gentle entrance to the water and the absence of slippery stones mean you don’t have to worry about the safety of children. Even between swims, they will have something to do on the beach. You can race through the water near the shore, raising hundreds of splashes, build sand castles, and collect beautiful shells.
The most popular among tourists on the coast of the Azov Sea is the resort town of Yeysk. Adults are attracted here by the healing mud. They bring a lot of fun to children too. There will be no problems finding housing in Yeysk. There are options for every taste and budget: from rooms in comfortable hotels to a more budget-friendly private sector. You can stay in a sanatorium or recreation center.
Within the city there are many equipped free beaches, the cleanliness of which is monitored. Some sanatoriums and boarding houses provide guests with their own beaches of increased comfort and safety, which hotels and recreation centers cannot boast of. If you are in Yeysk with a child, you should definitely visit Kamenka Beach. Its developed infrastructure offers a lot of entertainment for tourists of all ages. Among them table tennis, shooting range, children's car rental.
A visit to the dolphinarium and aquarium, where you can watch the inhabitants, will brighten up your holiday in Yeisk. depths of the sea. A trip to the Nemo water park will bring a lot of impressions. It is located in the city and is equipped with swimming pools of varying depths and many children's attractions. It will be interesting for both kids and schoolchildren.
Days by the sea are diversified by walks in I.M. Park. Poddubny. Children will enjoy the entertainment available in it, and especially the part where various attractions are located. There are several dozen of them in the park. Many of them will also attract adult visitors.
You can combine entertainment with broadening your horizons by visiting the Kubansky Khutor ethnographic center. Its workers will tell in detail about the life, traditions, character and morals of the Kuban Cossacks. If impressions are not enough, you can always go on an excursion. Special bureaus offer different variants routes. Among them, you can choose the one that is suitable for the child’s age and will not tire him.
The cost of a vacation in Yeysk will be an average amount. You can have a cheap holiday there with your child if you approach your search for housing wisely. City forums will come to the rescue here, where they negotiate with the owner himself. An option with minimal amenities will cost from 500 rubles. per day of stay.
When planning a trip to the sea with children, you need to take into account food costs. If you cook yourself, they will be much lower than when visiting canteens.
Black Sea coast
It has become a tradition for many families to spend their holidays on the Black Sea coast. With older children, you can go to any of the popular resort places: Gelendzhik, Adler, Tuapse, Novorossiysk, Kabardinka, Arkhipo-Osipovka. Kids will have more fun, and their parents will have more peace of mind in Anapa and its surroundings: the villages of Dzhemete and Vityazevo.
The huge beaches running towards the horizon, where you can bury your feet in clean sand and splash around in the shallows, warm sea, developed infrastructure, plenty of canteens with the usual European menu. But there is one drawback. The sea here warms up well, but begins to bloom early. Although children even like to catch algae from the water and play kikimora and mermen.
Anapa is a natural health resort. Despite the proximity of the sea, the air here is dry and easy to breathe. You won’t be bored in Anapa; both children and their parents will be able to find entertainment to suit their tastes. A water park, a dolphinarium, an aquarium, numerous parks, a beautiful and long embankment with attractions, various excursions - this is not a complete list.
To have an inexpensive holiday with children in Anapa, you should look for accommodation in the private sector or guest houses. The minimum price offered by their owners is 350 rubles. per person per day. Hotel accommodation will cost more: 650 rubles. per person and more. But in the long run, this option may turn out to be more attractive: many of them accommodate small children (up to 5-7 years old) for free. Most boarding houses have the same advantage.
Crimea
A family vacation in Crimea will leave unforgettable impressions. Those who have visited its resorts call this corner an earthly paradise. Crimea is famous for its unique climate, unusually clean air, filled with the aroma of juniper, and amazingly beautiful nature. It is believed that there are fewer tourists there, prices are cheaper, the beaches are cleaner, and the people are more welcoming and friendly.
Go to the sea in Crimea - the best option for children and adults with weak immune systems. For a family holiday, you should choose a hotel near the bay. The water in the bays warms up to great depths, and you don’t have to be afraid of strong currents. It is worth checking which beach is located near the selected accommodation. In Crimea they suit every taste: sandy, pebble, and even wild ones, consisting of huge boulders.
Evpatoria is especially popular as a children's resort. The sea here is calm, with a flat sandy bottom. The healing air will benefit children suffering from respiratory diseases. Will complement its action mineral water and healing mud.
Swimming can be alternated with excursions to corners of protected nature, trips to the arboretum, dolphinarium, oceanarium, water park, walks along the shady alleys of recreation parks, visits to an amusement park, among the carousels of which children will definitely be attracted by the railway. It is worth visiting the well-known zoo and crocodilarium in Yalta and the oldest Botanical Garden, divided between the village of Nikita and the Black Sea.
Housing can be rented on a budget. Prices per day for a room in an apartment start from 350 rubles, for one-room apartment- from 550 rub., two-room apartment - from 650 rub. The condition of the property and the degree of distance from the sea are the main factors influencing its cost. You will be pleasantly surprised by the prices for food.
In addition to Evpatoria, you can go with children to:
- Zander;
- Feodosia;
- Sevastopol.
Fans of “natural massage” should pay attention to the resorts on the southern coast of Crimea with pebble beaches:
- Miskhor;
- Simeiz;
- Alupka;
- Alushta;
- Yalta.
When choosing a place to travel to Crimea, you need to take into account the age of the child. It will be difficult for kids to go down serpentine roads or numerous steps. And carrying them in their arms will tire parents, negating the delights of relaxation.
Baltic Sea
A trip to the sea is a win-win option for a summer holiday with children. But if the child or parents do not tolerate heat well, the coasts of the Azov and Black Seas are not suitable. In summer in Russia you can have a great time by the Baltic Sea. His sandy beaches with dunes and surrounded by pine forests, where you can easily walk for hours, enjoying the fragrant air.
The accommodation offered is neat wooden houses with all conviniences. The air here in summer warms up to +24 °C. The water remains cool. In July-August its temperature is about +20-+22 °C.
Families with children most often choose the Curonian Spit for their vacation. The most popular places are the villages of Morskoye, Lesnoy, Rybachy. These areas are distinguished by very rich flora and fauna. You can swim in the bay with fresh water or in the Baltic Sea.
Nearby are cities with a long history: Kaliningrad, Zelenogradsk, Svetlogorsk. National Park"Spit" offers several hiking trails that will allow you to fully enjoy the beauty of the Baltic nature. When vacationing with older children, it is worth finding time to visit the Dancing Forest, the ornithological station, Swan Lake, and observation platforms located at the Efa and Müller heights.
Altai
For fans active rest resorts will be to your liking Altai Territory. The most popular of them is Belokurikha. According to experienced tourists, relaxing in Altai is like visiting the Alps. Such a trip will not be forgotten: mountain meadows, springs with crystal clean water, noisy rivers, waterfalls, mysterious caves, and above all this rise mighty mountains, on the tops of which snow always lies.
It is not difficult to find holiday accommodation for families with children in the Altai Territory. There are sanatoriums, boarding houses, recreation centers, hotels, hotel and tourist complexes. Many of them have children's rooms, and in the courtyard there are playgrounds with sandboxes, swings and slides for kids. Some boast a swimming pool, children's cinema or mini-zoo.
Children will enjoy relaxing by the pond. You can stay at Lake Aya or Lake Manzherokskoye, in the tourist areas - Turyuzovaya Katun or Rublyovka, located near artificial lakes. In addition to swimming and visiting the water park, cycling and horse riding routes, river rafting, and fishing are popular in Altai.
If your budget allows, you can take a sightseeing tour by helicopter. The Manzherok ski complex was built near Lake Manzherok. In summer there is a ski lift. Tourists have the opportunity to climb the mountains to a height of 600 m, from where a breathtaking view opens.
Schoolchildren will be delighted to visit the extreme park located in the village of Ust-Sema. Pine forest, where an obstacle course is installed right in the trees at a height of 6 m from the ground - what could be more exciting? You can choose routes of varying difficulty. Here, experienced instructors will teach your child the basics of rock climbing.
In Altai it is also worth visiting the base of delta and paragliders, the Shcheki tract, which is a natural monument. A trip to the Chemal reservoir will impress both children and parents. Numerous attractions, bungee riding, walking on suspension bridges - all this is definitely worth trying. A majestic spectacle that will forever remain in memory is the release of water from the Chemal hydroelectric station.
Ural and Bashkiria
A family vacation in the Urals will be budget-friendly and memorable. You can stay in a holiday home, sanatorium or camp site, located in a picturesque and environmentally friendly area. It is not difficult to find housing near a pond so that children can swim to their heart's content. Most likely, there will be a pine forest or mixed grove nearby. The beauty of nature, silence and clean air - this is what tourists are looking for here.
The owners of hotel complexes offer many types of active recreation with children: you can ride bicycles, rollerblades, skateboards, ATVs, catamarans; shoot at a shooting range, play paintball, football, tennis, kayaking. Kids will have fun on playgrounds, excursions, game room under the supervision of an experienced teacher. Older schoolchildren will probably want to go rafting and diving, and go horseback riding.
Bashkortostan would be an interesting option for a budget holiday with children. You can spend your vacation actively and with health benefits in sanatoriums and numerous cultural parks. In Ufa it is worth visiting:
- central park Gafuri;
- a park " Magic world»;
- Petrochemical Park;
- cultural park named after. Zhukova.
A variety of attractions will amuse the child. You can rest a little and replenish your strength for a further walk in children's cafes. They offer an extensive and inexpensive menu that includes delicious desserts. Neftekhimiki Park often hosts fairs where you can buy useful things, gifts for kids, and even get your child ready for school. And all this at low prices.
In Ufa there are many children's sanatoriums equipped with playgrounds. All year round The children's theater performs. The repertoire of local cinemas necessarily includes children's films and cartoons.
In Bashkiria, in the summer the whole family can relax in Belebey. The Chance club is popular here, where children can have fun and learn sports dancing. Other places that are loved by tourists: Sterlitamak, Oktyabrskoye and especially Kumertau - are famous for their recreation parks with relatively inexpensive attractions, beautiful green spaces and clean alleys and lawns.
Baikal
Holidays on Lake Baikal with children are a great opportunity to stand out from the crowd and connect with nature. The amazing pristine beauty and harmony of this region leaves no one indifferent. The level of physical fitness for a trip to Lake Baikal does not matter. Leisurely walks along the lake shore, swimming, fishing, evening gatherings around the fire will bring no less pleasure than covering long walking routes.
The water in Lake Baikal warms up slowly, so there may not be an opportunity to swim. It depends on your luck with the weather. It is changeable here even in summer.
It is often hot during the day and cool at night. The thermometer can drop even below +10 °C. Therefore, when going to Baikal, you should put warm clothes in your suitcase. The part of the lake called the Small Sea is more suitable for swimming children. It warms up better.
If the child is still small, it is better to postpone the trip to the lake. But schoolchildren will return from it greatly impressed. The best option- purchase a combined tour or drive your own car. This will allow you to explore several places, staying in each for 2-3 days.
To prevent a vacation on Lake Baikal from blowing up the family budget, it is better to stay in campsites. The amenities in them are minimal, but low prices more than compensate for this shortcoming. You can bring your own tent or rent it. Its cost is about 200 rubles. per day.
A visit to the nerpinarium or the Baikal Museum, which is located in Listvyanka, will add to your impressions. Children will be interested in a tour of the Circum-Baikal railway. This is an exciting journey, during which short stops are provided, allowing you to explore even more of the sights of Lake Baikal.
Seliger
You don't have to travel far to get to Seliger. This amazingly beautiful lake is located on the Valdai Hills, in the territory between Moscow and St. Petersburg. Fresh air and the dense forest surrounding the lake, golden sandy beaches, the silence and tranquility of Seliger will give you peace, harmonize your thoughts and feelings and relax you well.
Children here have fun riding bicycles, taking pony or horseback rides, and playing outdoor games. Boat rental is available. Fishing lovers will love lakes Valgo and Serminok. The water in them is crystal clear.
Seliger is a place where you can relax your soul and body. The impression of it will not be complete without visiting ancient churches and museums of wooden architecture. Children will be surprised that they are in the open air.
Tourists on Seliger are accommodated in recreation centers. There are many of them here, but it is better to book places well in advance of your trip. So the chances of getting a budget room are higher. The lower threshold of prices for accommodation is 650-1000 rubles. per day per room. If the difficulties of camping life do not frighten you, you can also stay in a tent, pitching it on the shore of the lake next to other tourists.
There are many interesting places to go on vacation in the summer with small children or older schoolchildren. In order for a vacation to bring a lot of positive emotions to each family member, you need to take into account their interests and the age of the child. A summer vacation can be inexpensive, but one that you will definitely want to repeat. You just need to approach its planning wisely.
Don’t be upset if you can’t pay for an expensive vacation for the most. Material difficulties do not mean that life cannot be fun and eventful. Regardless of where you live, you can find vacation options.
Camping
One of the cheapest types of vacation is vacation. Choose a good campground near you. Such towns are usually located near a pond, river, forest or sea. Call the organizers to find out exact prices and additional details. More often than not, most places charge a small fee to use a campsite. To save money, you can purchase your own tent before arriving or camp in the back of your car.The advantages of such a vacation include direct communication with nature, which has a beneficial effect on humans.
During such hikes, meals can be organized in several ways. For example, cook food over a fire using cereals and vegetables brought from home. If the tent camp is located near a pond or river, you can catch fish and cook fish soup. Many will agree that food cooked over a fire is always much tastier than cooked in a fire pit.
Inexpensive holiday by the sea
Most families enjoy a holiday by the sea in conditions that are as close to home as possible. They don't even consider living in a tent.If you want to live in a comfortable room or a separate house, it does not mean that you need to spend a tidy sum of money. In this type of vacation, there is also where to save money.
First of all, do not use the services of tour operators. Their work will cost you from 15 to 50% of the cost of the trip. Using the Internet, you can choose necessary information, and
Find out where you can cheaply relax at sea in the summer of 2019 abroad and in Russia! We have chosen the most popular destinations for a holiday by the sea and calculated for each cost index. It will help you understand where to vacation is cheap and where it is expensive. Compare indexes, choose a resort and go on vacation on a budget.
How do we calculate the index?
We calculate two holiday cost indices: for vacationers on a tour and for independent tourists.
Tour holiday index. For each destination we find the cheapest tours for two for 10 days. To the cost of the tour per person we add the cost of a visa (if needed). We divide the result by 10. We get the cost of vacation per day per person.
We sum up the main expenses of a tourist and divide by 10:
- Flights. We are looking for the cheapest round trip flight from Moscow. Tickets can be without luggage and with transfers.
- Housing. We find double rooms at the lowest price; we do not consider hostels. Calculation per person for 10 days.
- Visa (if needed).
What are we not counting? Food, travel, excursions, etc. - these expenses are individual and difficult to calculate. Our index does not reflect all travel expenses, but allows you to compare the cost of a vacation on a basic basis.
Why are tickets and tours only from Moscow considered? Firstly, most tourists fly from the capital on vacation. Secondly, the cheapest tickets and tours are usually from Moscow. If we count the indices for departures from all Russian cities, the review will surpass “War and Peace” in volume.
Is it possible to get it even cheaper? Can! In some cases, your vacation will cost less than according to our estimates. You will save if:
- find a cheap one or ;
- you already have open Schengen and are going to Europe;
- fly on vacation during the low season.
Prices updated for summer season 2019 and are indicated in Russian rubles. Indices for European countries are duplicated in euros, for Asia - in US dollars.
Exchange rate: 1 US dollar ≈ 65 RUB.
Choose a destination to suit your taste and budget:
Swimming pools are found not only in expensive hotels, but also in budget hotels and guest houses. True, they are smaller there and the water can be changed much less often. (Photo © booking.com / Swissоtel Resort)
Greater Sochi
Where can you have a cheap holiday at sea if not? Tickets and tours are inexpensive, there is cheap accommodation, you don’t need a visa, you can eat inexpensively in canteens.
Tours. The cheapest ones are without food.
Flights. Usually in summer tickets cost from 7,000 rubles. The cheapest way to fly is Pobeda - tickets from many Russian cities cost from 2,000 rubles in both directions (without luggage), but they sell out quickly - you need to be on time. Luggage is paid separately, to save money, you can take one suitcase for two.
It’s cheaper to fly on your own only if you have time to buy the cheapest tickets on sale and without luggage. In other cases, a tour and an independent holiday cost approximately the same.
Beach in Lazarevskoye (Photo © booking.com / Apartments on Odoevskogo, 87) Crimea
In Crimea, you can relax at sea just as inexpensively as in the Krasnodar Territory: accommodation and food are cheaper, flights are more expensive. Find out: and
On Ai-Petri, Crimean Mountains (Photo © mr_wood / flickr.com) Montenegro
You can have a cheap holiday at sea abroad in. In the summer of 2019, tours to Budva, Petrovac, Becici cost from 56 thousand rubles for two, air tickets to Tivat - from 13,000 rubles. Russians do not need a visa! Hotels in Budva can be found from 18€ per night. Lunch in an inexpensive restaurant in Budva will cost about 7 € per person. Find out more about and.
| 28,000 rub. | |
| Flights | 13,000 rub. |
| 6,700 rub. / 90€ | |
| Visa | 0 |
| Tour holiday index | 2,800 rub. / 38€ |
| Independent travel index | RUB 1,970 / 26.5€ |
Old Budva is a corner of Mediterranean architecture in the heart of a modern resort (Photo © varfolomeev/ flickr.com) Türkiye
A classic of the genre - Türkiye, beloved by Russians. Even bans on the sale of tours did not stop tourists; they flew on vacation. Fortunately, the ban has now been lifted.
Is it cheap to go on vacation? You can't get any cheaper! This is why holidays on the Turkish sea are so popular. You don't need a visa, and tickets, hotels and food are inexpensive. Pobeda flies to Alanya - from 12,600 rubles. Tours for summer 2019 now cost from 48,000 rubles for two, all-inclusive - from 52,000 rubles. But this is not the limit! You can often find cheap tours to Turkey (for 10-15 thousand rubles) - look for them in our section.
On a tour or on your own? The tour is almost always cheaper, especially last minute and all-inclusive.
| Tour for 10 nights (per person) | 24,000 rub. |
| Flights | 12,600 rub. |
| Double room for 10 nights (per person) | RUB 3,800 / $58 |
| Visa | 0 |
| Tour holiday index | 2,400 rub. / $36 |
| Independent travel index | RUB 1,640 / $25 |
Kaputas Beach, Türkiye (Photo © toocheesh / pixabay.com) Cyprus
Electronic visa to Cyprus for Russians is free and can be issued via the Internet, but is only suitable for direct flights from Russia. If you fly with a transfer, you need a regular tourist visa. Find out about all the nuances of design.
| Tour for 10 nights (per person) | RUB 28,500 |
| Flights | 12,000 rub. |
| Double room for 10 nights (per person) | RUB 11,150 / 150€ |
| Visa | 0 |
| Tour holiday index | RUB 2,850 / 38€ |
| Independent travel index | RUB 2,315 / 31€ |
The Blue Lagoon is one of the protected places in Cyprus (Photo © `TOMS` / flickr.com) Greece
Greece is one of the most inexpensive places in Europe to relax by the sea. The flight from Russia is not far, prices for housing, food and entertainment are reasonable. not expensive either.
Tours for summer 2019 you can buy from 54 thousand rubles for two. Sometimes we find last-minute deals and - follow our news.
Chip flights from Moscow can be found in Thessaloniki - from 9,700 rubles. To Athens, Crete, Kos, Corfu, Zakynthos, Rhodes - 11-16 thousand rubles.
Visa: 35 € (consular fee) + 1380 rubles (service fee).
| Tour for 10 nights (per person) | 27,000 rub. |
| Flights | 9,700 rub. |
| Double room for 10 nights (per person) | RUB 8,170 / 110€ |
| Visa | 4,000 rub. |
| Tour holiday index | 2,700 rub. / 37€ |
| Independent travel index | RUB 2,187 / 29.5€ |
Balos Beach, Crete (Photo © Riccardo Romano / flickr.com) Bulgaria
You can cheaply relax abroad by the sea in Bulgaria - this is one of the.
Flights. Most budget method fly to Burgas or Varna from Moscow - charters. Tickets cost from 13,000 rubles.
| Tour for 10 nights (per person) | 23,000 rub. |
| Flights | 13,000 rub. |
| Double room for 10 nights (per person) | 6,700 rub. / 90€ |
| Visa | 4,000 rub. |
| Tour holiday index | 2,300 rub. / 31€ |
| Independent travel index | RUB 2,370 / 32€ |
On the beach in Albena, Bulgaria. (Photo © Balcon del Mundo / flickr.com) UAE
| Tour for 10 nights (per person) | 34,000 rub. |
| Flights | 16,000 rub. |
| Double room for 10 nights (per person) | 7,200 rub. / 110$ |
| Visa | 0 |
| Tour holiday index | RUB 3,400 / $52 |
| Independent travel index | RUB 2,320 / $35 |
Rub al Khali desert in the UAE (Photo © Daniel Jo / flickr.com) Thailand
You can have an inexpensive holiday at sea abroad. We vacationed in Phuket three times and Pattaya twice. Hotels and food are inexpensive, there are more than enough attractions, the beaches are excellent, and you don’t need a visa.
How much does a vacation cost? Considering the distance, tours and air tickets are reasonable: tickets - from 23 thousand, tours - from 67 thousand for two. Accommodation can be found from $10 per night.
Our notes will help you save:
| Tour for 10 nights (per person) | RUB 33,500 |
| Flights | 23,000 rub. |
| Double room for 10 nights (per person) | 3,300 rub. / 50$ |
| Visa | 0 |
| Tour holiday index | RUB 3,350 / 51$ |
| Independent travel index | RUB 2,630 / $40 |
Egypt
Tours to Egypt are still expensive - from 100 thousand for two. Tourists continue to vacation in Egypt, but already. It turns out cheaper than the tour. And in the old days you could relax with a voucher for 5,000 rubles for two! Flights from Moscow to Sharm el-Sheikh and Hurghada for the summer of 2019 cost from 20 thousand rubles, to Cairo - from 11 thousand. Hotels - from $12. Eating in a cafe - $4.
A visa to Egypt for Russians is obtained upon arrival - $25, a Sinai stamp in Sharm el-Sheikh is free.
| Tour for 10 nights (per person) | 50,000 rub. |
| Flights | 20,000 rub. |
| Double room for 10 nights (per person) | 4,000 rub. / 60$ |
| Visa | 0 |
| Tour holiday index | 5,000 rub. / $76 |
| Independent travel index | 2,400 rub. / $36.5 |
Pyramids in Egypt (Photo © Mondo79 / flickr.com) India (Goa)
| Tour for 10 nights (per person) | 50,000 rub. |
| Flights | 35,000 rub. |
| Double room for 10 nights (per person) | 2,300 rub. / $35 |
| Visa | RUB 2,630 / $40 |
| Tour holiday index | 5,000 rub. / $76 |
| Independent travel index | RUB 3,993 / $61 |
Colors of India (Photo © Sven Van Echelpoel / flickr.com) Italy
How to fly cheaper? Flights to Rimini in the summer of 2019 cost from 19,000 rubles. It’s cheaper to fly with Pobeda or another airline to Milan, Venice, Pisa - tickets from 10 thousand rubles. From there you can take an inexpensive bus to Rimini or another resort.
Visa: 35 € (consular fee) + 2000 rubles (service fee).
| Tour for 10 nights (per person) | 31,000 rub. |
| Flights | 10,000 rub. |
| Double room for 10 nights (per person) | RUB 13,350 / 180€ |
| Visa | 4,600 rub. |
| Tour holiday index | 3,100 rub. / 42€ |
| Independent travel index | RUB 2,795 / 37.5€ |
Roman Colosseum (Photo © jaymce / flickr.com) Vietnam
Vietnam is one of our favorite countries! We came here three times, visited almost everywhere, and lived in the country for six months in total. The cheapest place to relax is in and. A little more expensive on, but the beaches there are better. Read ours - they contain a lot useful information from personal experience.
What is the price? You can relax at sea in Vietnam inexpensively. A visa is not required for a period of up to 15 days. Tours - from 80 thousand rubles for two. Tickets - from 23 thousand rubles. A room in a good hotel in Nha Trang can be found from $10. The food is very cheap! You can have a hearty and tasty meal for $1-2. About how much it costs independent trip to Vietnam, read.
| Tour for 10 nights (per person) | 40,000 rub. |
| Flights | RUB 23,500 |
| Double room for 10 nights (per person) | 3,200 rub. / 50$ |
| Visa | 0 |
| Tour holiday index | 4,000 rub. / $61 |
| Independent travel index | RUB 2,670 / $40.5 |
Visa: 35 € (consular fee) + 1700 rubles (service fee).
| Tour for 10 nights (per person) | RUB 32,500 | |||||||||
| Flights | 10,500 rub. | |||||||||
| Double room for 10 nights (per person) | 16,700 rub. / 225€ | |||||||||
| Visa | 4,300 rub. | |||||||||
| Tour holiday index | RUB 3,250 / 44€ | |||||||||
| Independent travel index | RUB 3,150 / 42€ | best resorts in Sri Lanka
| Tour for 10 nights (per person) | 50,000 rub. |
| Flights | 22,000 rub. |
| Double room for 10 nights (per person) | 9,300 rub. / 125€ |
| Visa | 4,200 rub. |
| Maldives It’s hard to believe, but even in the Maldives you can have an inexpensive holiday at sea. Secrets of a budget holiday paradise islands We revealed in a special review: . Read it! How much should you spend? Russians do not need a visa. Tickets cost about the same as in Goa, Vietnam or Thailand. Housing is more expensive than in cheap Asian countries, but cheaper than in Europe. Decent hotels with high ratings start from $30. Big choice inexpensive hotels on the island. Naturally, we are not talking about luxury resorts on secluded islands - if you want a luxury vacation, you will have to fork out some cash. You can eat in the Maldives in establishments for locals - for $5-10. Holidaying in the Maldives on your own is cheaper. Tours offer accommodation only in quite expensive hotels, so the cost of travel packages is high. Find out where is the best place to relax in the Maldives >>  Maldives (Photo © Ben & Gab / flickr.com / Licensed CC BY 2.0) Introductory image source: © james_clear / flickr.com. |