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There are about a hundred states that do not require citizens of the Russian Federation to provide permit stamps in their passports when crossing their borders in different parts of the world. Russian diplomats are constantly negotiating to expand the list of powers into which one can freely enter without a visa.

Advice! The length of stay in such countries always has restrictions. If there is a need to stay there beyond the established period, you need to take care of this before departure. It is worth making inquiries in advance about the possibility of extending the time of stay directly in this country, and it is better to obtain a visa with the required period while still in Russia.

To obtain a visa, you need to spend time and nerves filling out forms, collecting documents and going to embassies. You can avoid these troublesome procedures by choosing one of the following options for traveling abroad:

  • Travel to a completely visa-free country, with the possibility of entry using an internal passport;
  • Visit a completely visa-free state, at the border of which you will be asked to present your passport;
  • Travel to a country with a simplified visa regime;
  • Living in border areas with countries participating in the Agreement on Local Border Travel (LBT), visit the neighboring region on a preferential basis.

Visa-free countries are divided into two categories. Those included in the first one give Russians the right to enter them using an internal identity document.

To visit representatives of another group of countries, you will need a foreign passport. The easiest way to enter the country is to visit it without a visa or passport. The following states opened their borders for persons carrying only a passport of a citizen of the Russian Federation (internal passport) in 2017:

Belarus. Russia has a visa-free entry regime with this country and when crossing its border, Russian citizens will be asked to present only an internal passport. Also, Russians do not need to purchase a medical insurance policy at the border, which is mandatory for all other foreigners.

Kazakhstan. It has a visa-free regime for Russians and in 2017 it is still possible to enter the country with an internal passport of a citizen of the Russian Federation. Stay is allowed for 90 days. If there is a need to stay longer, you can contact the relevant authorities to register temporary residence in Kazakhstan.

Kyrgyzstan. Russian citizens can visit the former Soviet republic if they have any passport.

Important! When entering Kyrgyzstan, it is worth making sure that the border guards put a stamp on the document indicating that you have crossed the border. If this is not done, problems may arise when leaving.

Abkhazia and North Ossetia. There are two more territories that our compatriots can visit without a visa. Russians can enter there with both a foreign and an internal passport.

Important! Citizens of the Russian Federation must cross the border with Abkhazia exclusively through the Psou checkpoint; Russians are prohibited from entering Abkhazia from the territory of Georgia (through the Enguri checkpoint).

Countries accessible to Russians with a foreign passport

With a Russian passport in 2017, you can visit approximately 80 countries of the world. It should be taken into account that each customs office may have its own requirements for passing control: presentation of a return ticket, demonstration of evidence of solvency, etc. In addition, it is necessary to ensure that the validity of the general passport expires no earlier than after 6 months.

Taking into account the period of stay allowed to our fellow citizens, without the need to obtain a visa, these countries can be divided into several categories. States available for visa-free visits are:

  • Possible stay up to 15 days;
  • Stay is limited to 30 days;
  • Visits are regulated from 45 to 60 days;
  • The visit has been extended to 90 days.

Visa-free countries with a stay of no longer than 15 days

Most often, to make a tourist trip, as well as visit friends abroad, a person only needs to stay in the country for up to 15 days. For 2017, this opportunity is provided by the following government entities:

Vietnam. When going to Vietnam, you do not need to worry about a visa, but subject to certain conditions. Firstly, without special permission you can only go there on a business trip, as well as take a tourist tour or visit friends. Secondly, you need to plan a visit for no more than 15 days, without leaving the territory. Thirdly, at least 30 days must pass after the previous visit to the country.

Hong Kong. A place where you can come without a visa for a period of 14 days and exclusively for tourism purposes, or to visit friends or relatives. The following documents are presented: a foreign passport valid for one month after the end of the trip, confirmation of the return flight, evidence of the availability of the necessary funds.

Laos. If you decide to go to Laos for no more than 15 days, you do not need to worry about purchasing a visa. You must take with you a passport valid for another 6 months, confirmation of your return flight and a booked hotel room.

Nauru. Another state that does not require a visa from Russian citizens arriving there for 14 days for tourism, transit, and private purposes. It is worth remembering that when crossing the border, you will need to show passport control officers a ticket for the return flight and a foreign passport, which will be valid for another 3 months after the end of the visit.

Visa-free countries with a stay of up to 30 days

In 2017, you can spend a whole month in these countries without worrying about obtaining a visa.

Host country Number of days Additional documents, in addition to a valid passport/return ticket
Antigua and Barbuda up to 30 days
  • money for living.
Barbados up to 28 days
  • money for living
Bosnia and Herzegovina up to 30 days
  • official invitation.
Vanuatu up to 30 days
  • money for living.
Dominica up to 21 days
  • booked hotel room
Dominican Republic up to 30 days
Costa Rica up to 30 days
Cuba up to 30 days
  • Availability .
Macau up to 30 days
Malaysia up to 30 days
Maldives up to 30 days
  • voucher.
Micronesia up to 30 days
Mongolia up to 30 days
Niue up to 30 days
Cook Islands up to 30 days
  • booked hotel room
Swaziland up to 30 days
  • hotel reservation
  • money for living.
Seychelles up to 30 days
Saint Kitts and Nevis up to 30 days
  • voucher;
  • money for living.
Serbia up to 30 days
Thailand up to 30 days
Philippines up to 30 days
  • money for living.
Montenegro up to 30 days
Jamaica up to 30 days
  • $50 per person entering per day
Antigua and Barbuda up to 30 days
  • money for living.
Barbados up to 28 days
  • booked hotel room or official invitation
  • money for living
Bosnia and Herzegovina up to 30 days
  • official invitation.
Vanuatu up to 30 days
  • money for living.
Dominica up to 21 days
  • booked hotel room
  • Availability of $50 per person entering per day.
Dominican Republic up to 30 days
Costa Rica up to 30 days
Cuba up to 30 days
  • 2 copies of the migration card (hereinafter referred to as MK);
  • Availability of $50 per person entering per day.
Macau up to 30 days
Malaysia up to 30 days
  • Availability of $500 for each person entering.
Maldives up to 30 days
  • voucher.
Micronesia up to 30 days
Mongolia up to 30 days
Niue up to 30 days
  • hotel room reservation/official invitation/voucher;
  • Availability of $56 per person entering per day.
Cook Islands up to 30 days
  • booked hotel room
  • 40.3 dollars per person entering per day.
Swaziland up to 30 days
  • hotel reservation
  • money for living.
Seychelles up to 30 days
  • hotel room reservation or voucher
  • $150 per person entering per day.
Saint Kitts and Nevis up to 30 days
  • voucher;
  • money for living.
Serbia up to 30 days
Thailand up to 30 days
Philippines up to 30 days
  • money for living.
Montenegro up to 30 days
Jamaica up to 30 days
  • $50 per person entering per day

Visa-free countries with a stay of up to 45 or 60 days

Some states provide Russians with the opportunity to spend more than one month on their territory:

Guam. When making a tourist visit with a 45-day period, a Russian citizen will not need a visa to this area. You need to take your passport with you, on the main page of which there is a machine-readable code and a ticket home. You must also present two completed special document forms, the forms of which are given on the plane.

Mauritius. To enter Mauritius for the purpose of a tourist trip for 60 days, citizens of the Russian Federation do not require a visa. True, you will be able to stay in this area for no more than 90 days every six months.

You need to have the following documents with you: a general passport valid until the end of your stay, a return ticket, an official invitation and a sum of money at the rate of 100 US dollars per day.

Northern Mariana Islands. When coming to the islands for tourist, business or private purposes, for less than 45 days, you do not have to worry about obtaining a visa.

At the border, the tourist will be asked to show: a general passport valid until the end of the visit and round-trip tickets, necessarily with a fixed departure date. As well as completed customs declaration forms and visa-free entry documents, the forms of which are issued to passengers on the plane.

Saint Lucia. Russians wishing to visit this island state for six weeks do not need a visa. Passport control officials will require the presentation of certain documents, namely: a valid passport at the time of arrival, confirmation of a return flight and availability of funds.

Türkiye. At the moment, the visa-free regime for 2017 has been cancelled.

Visa-free countries with a stay of 90 days

A large number of states allow Russians to stay on their soil for 90 days. In addition to the international passport valid at the time of entry and confirmation of the return flight, passport control services may request additional documents:

Host country Additional documents, except return ticket/valid passport
Azerbaijan
Argentina
  • money for living.
Bahamas
  • money for living.
Botswana
  • $300 per week.
Brazil
  • money for living;
  • booked hotel room.
Venezuela
  • money for living.
Guyana
Guatemala
  • money for living.
Honduras
  • money for living;
  • hotel room booked;
Grenada
  • tourist voucher;
  • money for living.
Georgia
Israel
  • booked hotel room.
Colombia
  • money for living.
Macedonia
  • insurance policy;
  • money for living.
Morocco
Namibia
Nicaragua
Panama
Paraguay
Peru
  • hotel room booked;
  • money for living.
Salvador
  • money for living.
Saint Kitts and Nevis
  • voucher;
  • money for living;
Trinidad and Tobago
  • booked hotel room.
Tunisia
Tajikistan
Uzbekistan
Ukraine
Uruguay
Chile
  • money for living;
Ecuador
Azerbaijan
Argentina
  • money for living.
Bahamas
  • money for living.
Botswana
  • $300 per week.
Brazil
  • money for living;
  • booked hotel room.
Venezuela
  • money for living.
Guyana
  • booked hotel room, official invitation.
Guatemala
  • money for living.
Honduras
  • money for living;
  • hotel room booked;
Grenada
  • tourist voucher;
  • money for living.
Georgia
Israel
  • insurance for medical services;
  • booked hotel room.
Colombia
  • booked hotel room, official invitation;
  • money for living.
Macedonia
  • insurance policy;
  • money for living.
Morocco
Namibia
Nicaragua
  • $200 per person.
Panama
Paraguay
Peru
  • hotel room booked;
  • money for living.
Salvador
  • money for living.
Saint Kitts and Nevis
  • voucher;
  • money for living;
Trinidad and Tobago
  • booked hotel room.
Tunisia
Tajikistan
Uzbekistan
Ukraine
Uruguay
Chile
  • money for living;
Ecuador

There are countries where you can come without a visa for a longer period, for example, Fiji opens its border to Russians for 120 days, and Armenia – up to 180.

China provides citizens of the Russian Federation with an unusual reception, depending on the specific place of entry. Due to the fact that each province has its own laws, when visiting most of the Chinese territory, Russians will be required to have a visa. However, there are exceptions, so when visiting Hong Kong for up to 14 days, a visa is not required, as well as when staying up to 30 days in Macau and up to 21 days in Hainan.

Albania offers interesting conditions of stay for citizens of the Russian Federation. Usually, when visiting it, you need to apply for a visa. An exception is made only for tourists who have a Schengen visa. But in the summer, the country opens visa-free access for tourists. So for 2017, a visa-free period has been established from June 1 to November 1. At the same time, the purpose of the visit should be exclusively touristic, and Albania will allow you to stay on its territory for no more than 90 days.

Attention to citizens of the Russian Federation planning to visit Georgia in 2017, after a visit to Abkhazia! To avoid problems, it is better to enter and exit this republic, as well as South Ossetia, using a passport of a citizen of the Russian Federation, since it will not contain stamps about crossing the Russian border. And when entering Georgia, present your passport.

The Georgian authorities, recognizing the legality of entry into these disputed territories exclusively from the Georgian side, accordingly, detain Russian citizens whose passports contain stamps indicating a visit from the Russian side. These republics do not put any stamps, but Russian checkpoints make marks in foreign passports when leaving their areas. Subsequently, the marks of Russian checkpoints are evidence of visits to these two republics by Russia, and not by Georgia. This circumstance threatens a tourist with detention, and in the worst case, with a large fine and even arrest.

Attention to citizens of the Russian Federation traveling to Ukraine in 2017. The border services of this state will give permission to cross it subject to the following conditions:

  • Citizens must have a valid passport;
  • Citizens should not be on the list of persons prohibited from entering the country;
  • Proof of sufficient funds is required;
  • The purpose of your planned stay must be confirmed.

Citizens of the Russian Federation may stay on the territory of Ukraine for no more than 90 days in any 180-day period.

For citizens traveling to Ukraine from the territory of the Republic of Crimea, the Ukrainian authorities have established a requirement - to enter and exit Crimea only through Ukraine and exclusively with a special permit issued by the Ukrainian side.

Countries with simplified visa regime

Another option that can be considered conditionally visa-free is to visit a country where a simplified visa regime has been established for Russians. Such a country is almost no different from a visa-free country. When you travel, you don’t need to worry about obtaining a visa—it will be issued upon arrival at the airport. The moving procedure is quite simple, no problems will arise at the border, the only difference is that you will have to spend a little money and time on registration and guaranteed receipt of an entry visa.

In 2017, the list of countries ready to accept Russian citizens without a pre-obtained visa includes about 30 states. In some of them, the visa will be issued for free, while in others you will have to pay. But, it is still a fairly convenient and simple transportation option. Most often, to obtain such a visa, you only need to present at customs a ticket home, a hotel reservation, and proof of solvency.

Country of location Duration of stay Entry conditions other than return flight confirmation
Asian countries
Bangladesh up to 15 days
  • valid international passport;
Bahrain up to 14 days
  • proof of financial availability.
Indonesia up to 30 days
Jordan up to 30 days
  • free of charge (when crossing Aqaba SEZ).
Cambodia up to 30 days
China up to 15 days
  • Valid only on Hainan Island.
Macau up to 30 days
Maldives up to 30 days
  • voucher.
Nepal up to 15/30/90 days
Syria up to 15 days
  • booked hotel room;
  • official invitation.
East Timor up to 30 days
African countries
Burkina Faso up to 30 days
  • confirmation of receipt of vaccination protecting against local fever.
Djibouti up to 10/30 days
Zambia up to 30 days
Zimbabwe up to 30 days
Kenya up to 90 days
Comoros up to 14 days
Mauritius up to 60 days
Madagascar up to 90 days
Mozambique up to 90 days
Tanzania up to 90 days
Togo up to 7 days
Uganda up to 90 days
Eritrea up to 30 days
Ethiopia up to 30 days
South American countries
Bolivia up to 30 days
Haiti up to 90 days
Saint Vincent and the Grenadines up to 30 days
  • booked hotel room.
Suriname up to 60 days
Jamaica up to 30 days
  • booked hotel room;
  • proof of financial availability.
Oceania
Pitcairn up to 14 days
  • you need to arrive and leave the island by sea.
Tonga up to 30 days
  • proof of financial availability.

When visiting Turkmenistan, citizens of the Russian Federation need to apply for a visa in advance in Russia, however, if certain conditions are met, they can purchase it upon arrival in the country.

The only place where you can get such a visa is Ashgabat International Airport. To do this, you must provide a valid international passport and an invitation from the host party, certified by the State Migration Service of Turkmenistan.

The visa will be valid for 10 days, but if necessary, it can be extended at the Migration Service.

A single-entry visa for 1 month can also be obtained in Egypt. If Russians intend to stay only in South Sinai, they can ask for a special Sinai stamp, which is issued free of charge. However, with such a stamp, valid for 15 days, visits to the mainland of Egypt are prohibited.

In case of travel to Egypt from the Israeli side, the tourist will only be issued a Sinai stamp and without an Egyptian visa, his movement will be limited exclusively to the territory of South Sinai.

Countries party to the agreement on Local Border Movement (LBT)

There are intergovernmental agreements under which Russians living in border regions can visit neighboring European countries visa-free. Thus, residents of the Pechenga region have the opportunity to come to Norway once a year for 15 days.

There are two voivodeships in Poland where Russian citizens living in the Kaliningrad region can freely make monthly visits. Europe is also opening up to residents of Russian cities adjacent to the border with Latvia. They have the right to obtain a special Permit for local border movement within 90 days every six months.

Traveling with children

Do not forget about the rules regarding traveling with children, which apply in almost all countries. If a child crosses the border with one of the parents, then it will be necessary to present a statement of agreement with this fact from the other parent. The application must be official and notarized. If the child does not have a second parent, a document confirming his absence is submitted.

In the case of a child traveling independently, or traveling together with third parties, a notarized power of attorney from both parents is requested at the border, allowing the child to travel alone or accompanied.

Photo review of visa-free countries

Having decided where to go in 2017, you need to clarify all the information about the visa regime of the selected country. After all, without knowing all the formalities and requirements imposed at the border, there is a risk of getting into a completely unforeseen situation and spending additional money to resolve it. And if the circumstances are unfortunate, you will have to fly in the opposite direction.

Traveling to Europe was already an expensive pleasure, and given the new economic conditions, vacations in the main European capitals have become an almost unaffordable luxury.

Fortunately, in addition to expensive London, Paris and Rome, there are cheaper European cities, so there is still an opportunity to see Europe without going broke, you just need to carefully plan your trip and choose a direction. To make things easier for you, we've put together a list of 10 interesting and inexpensive cities in Europe where a weekend won't leave a hole in your budget.

1. Krakow


It is surprising that Krakow, one of the most beautiful and at the same time the cheapest cities in Europe, has not yet been appreciated by tourists. Krakow was the capital of Poland until the end of the 16th century, but even after losing this status it always remained the main cultural and scientific center of the country. Fortunately, unlike Warsaw, the city was practically not damaged during World War II, so many ancient buildings have been preserved here (there are thirty-nine churches alone), the medieval Jagiellonian University and a huge royal castle from the 13th century.

2. Budapest


Despite the fact that the popularity of the Hungarian capital has grown greatly in recent years, prices here still remain relatively low. If you choose a hotel not in the very center and use public transport, you can enjoy views of the Danube and classical architecture while staying within a modest budget. Be sure to visit one of Budapest's famous thermal baths, cross the river on the Chain Bridge and stroll through the Buda Castle and Fisherman's Bastion.

3. Lisbon


Even by European standards, there are a lot of attractions in Lisbon and its surroundings - castles, palaces and basilicas, and the decent cost of air travel to the Portuguese capital is more than offset by cheap hotels, restaurants and shops. If you plan to travel around the city a lot by public transport or use the funiculars (including the famous city elevator of Santa Justa), be sure to buy a Viva Viagem travel system, this will allow you to save even more.

4. Prague


Prague has won the love of tourists from all over the world thanks to two factors: cheap Czech pubs and a beautiful historical center. In terms of attractiveness and richness of cultural monuments, Prague is hardly inferior to the main Western European capitals, and a trip here will cost you much less than to Paris or Amsterdam. The only negative is that there are a lot of tourists in Prague during the high season, so choose the less popular months, since this city is beautiful at any time of the year.

5. Istanbul


One of the oldest cities in the world, Istanbul is considered a must-visit destination for every history buff. Mosques, bazaars and amazing views of the Bosphorus Strait will not leave even the most experienced travelers indifferent. Today, Istanbul captivates not only with its rich cultural heritage, but also with its low prices, which, alas, fall in inverse proportion to the level of safety in the city.

6. Athens


Athens is an ideal city for a weekend - there are enough attractions here for just two days of leisurely exploration. You should set aside one full day to explore the Parthenon and the Acropolis, you will need at least half a day to visit the luxurious archaeological museum of Athens, and if you still have time, check out the Monastiraki area - see the mosque and wander around the market. Despite the fact that Athens is one of the most expensive cities on our list, by European standards it is still a very cheap place, especially if you go there out of season, but in late autumn or even winter.

7. Split


Split is a less touristy copy of Dubrovnik: the same red roofs, white walls and views of the bay. The city is much cheaper and is located in Dalmatia, which is famous for its excellent beaches, so you can combine a visit to Split with a beach holiday nearby. Split, of course, does not have a grand city wall like Dubrovnik, but it does have the ancient Roman palace of Emperor Diocletian, which is considered the best-preserved Roman-era palace in the world.

8. Berlin


Despite the fact that Berlin is the capital of one of the richest countries in the eurozone, prices here remain relatively low. Of course, compared to the cities of Eastern Europe, the cost of a night in hotels and hostels in Berlin is not so attractive, but due to the popularity of the destination and the large number of flights, tickets to Berlin can be bought quite inexpensively (especially if you take care of the purchase a few months before the trip).

9. Riga


If you have not yet been to Riga, try to correct this annoying mistake as soon as possible - after the transition to the euro, prices in this city are constantly rising. The historical center of Riga fully corresponds to the concept of a classic European city - open cafes, pretty squares, surrounded by ancient buildings with tiled roofs, paved sidewalks. Well, the advantages of a holiday in Riga for Russians are obvious: geographical proximity and the absence of a language barrier.

10. Ljubljana


Gradually, from a place that no one can find on the map, Ljubljana is turning into one of the most popular cities in Europe. It has everything you need for a classic European weekend: a beautiful historical center, good restaurants, architectural monuments, including a large, well-preserved medieval castle. We strongly recommend going to the capital of Slovenia before it begins to attract crowds of tourists and hotel prices do not jump to the average European level.

Traveling without unnecessary paperwork is much more fun to prepare for. I am glad that a very large number of countries are opening their borders to tourists in 2019, without forcing them to apply for a visa. Let's go over the countries that will not require a visa or will be given one directly at customs.

Visa-free countries for beach holidays for Russians

The trend of simplifying the visa regime for tourists is observed everywhere. It’s not only eastern countries that allow tourists in without visas. You can travel all over the world.

European countries with visa-free regime

Simplified entry is available only to a number of countries on the Balkan Peninsula, Montenegro and the island. Cyprus.

Montenegro

Tourists can travel around the area up to 90 days. The only requirement is mandatory registration with the police immediately after arrival. When choosing a hotel, find out that some themselves send information to the department. Local residents are happy to rent out housing to Russians for 10-15 days.

The best time for vacation is from May to October.

Tourists love Montenegro for its mild climate. There are interesting excursions to many attractions here. Beach tourism in this country is not popular, since there are no sandy coasts, there are pebble, sand-pebble and concrete beaches.

The cost of the flight depends on the season, the price varies within 5 - 10 thousand rubles.

Cyprus

This small island state requires a visa; to obtain it you need to spend 30 minutes in the online service. You don’t have to pay anything, you fill out and download the form and send it by email. Within a few minutes you will receive a permit that you can print. Present this document when entering the island, you will be stamped for 90 days. This procedure works for everyone, which is why Cyprus is considered visa-free.

Fans of beach tourism vacation in Cyprus from May to September. The best beaches of the island: Protaras, Ayia Napa, Limassol, Larnaca, Paphos.

There are tours that combine excursion programs around the center of Cyprus with visits to the beaches.

Air travel costs from 7-8 thousand rubles. with transfers, direct ones will cost over 17,000 rubles per passenger.


Other European countries

Visa-free travel is granted for 30 days Serbia, Bosnia and Herzegovina.

The three-month period is allocated to:

  • Macedonia;
  • Ukraine;
  • Moldova.

For guests of Belarus, the period of visa-free stay is unlimited.

Asia

It is Asia that holds the record for the number of inexpensive visa-free countries for a beach holiday:

  • Sri Lanka;

Thailand

In Thailand, the beach season is open all year round. Visa-free period - 1 month.

In the spring, air tickets cost over 20,000 rubles, in the winter and summer seasons the price starts from 25,000 rubles.

Accommodation in hotels on the first line is offered from $40.

Vietnam

You are allowed to stay in this country as a tourist for up to 15 days; a free stamp is placed in your passport. Beach holidays are good in the south: Mui Na, Nha Trang, Phan Thiet, and in winter - Phu Quoc. The northern part of Vietnam is suitable for lovers of sightseeing tours.

You can buy air tickets to the capital from 21 thousand rubles, to resort cities the cost increases by 3 - 15 thousand.

Tour operators organize trips to Nha Trang, Phu Coc and Mui Ne. It is difficult to find tours to other cities.

Indonesia

Tourists have taken a fancy to Fr. Bali, but in fact this is where the prices are the most expensive. Moreover, this resort is not the best for beach lovers. Surfers, yogis, and excursion enthusiasts hang out here.

30 days allowed to stay in the country without a visa.

The average price for decent hotels starts from $15, although you can find cheaper ones.

Maldives

Free permission for 30 days issued at the airport. Excellent sandy beaches, warm sea and hot sun - this is what tourists come here for. If you plan to combine a beach holiday with sightseeing, it is better to choose another resort. Here are some of the most expensive prices for literally everything, and there are a minimum of interesting places.

The best beaches on the atolls of Raa, Felidhu, Ari.

The cost of a night at the hotel is 30 - 40 dollars.

Sri Lanka

You won't be able to get a visa for free; you'll have to pay at the airport 20 dollars per month.

Exoticism attracts vacationers to this island. Yes, there are many attractions here, and the beaches delight with their cleanliness and sand. Sri Lanka has favorable weather all year round, the main thing to know is that from May to September it will be comfortable on the east coast, the south and west will enjoy the warmth in the winter months from December to the end of March.

A night in a hotel costs 4 - 10 dollars, depending on the star rating of the company.

Philippines

Monthly stay - no visa.

The most expensive and most popular resort is Boracay. The most budget holiday on the islands:

  • Camiguin;
  • Samal.

Room prices vary; in Cebu, the most affordable hotel accommodates guests for as little as $10.

Malaysia

Visa-free registration for year-round beach holidays. At the border they will issue a free stamp for 30 days. Popular destinations:

  • Cameron;
  • Kuala Lumpur;
  • Georgetown;
  • Penang;
  • Langkawi.

Accommodation in hotels costs $10 - $20.

Hong Kong and Macau

The visa-free period is 14 - 30 days. A week's holiday is enough to explore the most famous sights of the cities.

If you are looking for educational tours for the May holidays, choose short-term trips to visit excursions.

By advance reservation, accommodation costs $30. The average cost of a night at a hotel is $50 - $80.

Türkiye

Affordable beach holidays from early May to October can be enjoyed in Turkey. Every 6 months you can come without a visa for 90 days.

Prices for flights to the capital in the winter months start from 5,000 rubles, and in the high season tickets cost more than 10,000 rubles. Non-stop flights to other cities are more expensive.

Georgia

For Russians, year-round visa-free entry into the state, where beach holidays are combined with trips on educational excursions.

The cost of the holiday is affordable for the average wallet. Popular summer destinations:

  • Tbilisi;
  • Kobuleti;
  • Adjara.

Winter holidays are usually spent at the ski resorts of Bakuriani or Gudauri.

Airfare varies from 5 to 15 thousand rubles. 3 star hotels cost about $8 per night.

Armenia

For a tourist trip of up to 1 month, a foreign passport is not required. Guests are limited to a maximum of 6 months per year.

Tourist centers for summer holidays:

  • Yerevan;
  • Arzni;
  • Jemruk;
  • Gyumri and others.

Ski areas are open during the winter holidays.

A flight to Yerevan will cost 8 - 10 thousand rubles. Room prices start at $8.

Azerbaijan

It is permissible to stay in this state as a tourist for up to three months. Arriving in Baku, visit the migration service to register.

The country will delight travelers with a mixed holiday:

  • sunny beaches of the Caspian Sea;
  • medical sanatoriums and resorts;
  • mountain snow slopes for snowboarders and skiers.

The average cost of a flight is 10 -12 thousand rubles. Rent of a double room costs $10.

Abkhazia

You are allowed to travel with a Russian passport. You can vacation in Abkhazia for up to 90 days without a visa.

Swimming begins in early June; the beach season ends in mid-October. Travelers love to come to Sukhum, Pitsunda or Gagra.

The cost of a holiday here is quite affordable, and flight prices do not exceed 6,000 rubles.

Israel

Tourists do not need a visa; they are allowed to travel for up to 3 months. Summer stays in Israel are made more difficult by extremely high temperatures. Beach season is in the spring months of March to June, in the fall from September to November.

Resorts are scattered on the coasts of the Red, Mediterranean and Dead Seas.

A direct flight costs from 16 thousand rubles, with transfers - about 10 thousand. Hotels are quite expensive, the average price is $70.

UAE

Since 2019, you can vacation in the Emirates without a visa for up to 90 days. Cold sea only in winter, from March to November there are no restrictions on the beach season. In summer it can be very hot, this scares off most foreigners, but not Russian travelers. The summer months are the cheapest.

Popular clean beaches Abu Dhabi, Dubai, Sharjah and Fujairah.

A flight to the capital from Moscow costs 15 - 20 thousand rubles. A night at the hotel starts from $28.

India

For Russians there is an online visa application service, the cost of registration is $75. This is an excellent resort for a beach holiday. Tourists come to relax, sunbathe, practice yoga and spiritual practices. The beach season opens with the onset of the first frosts in Russia and lasts until spring (November - April).

Vacation prices are quite low, guest houses accommodate tourists for 7-8, hotels for 13-20 dollars. The flight is estimated at 30 - 35,000 rubles.

China

Beach tourism is developed on the island. Hainan. Russian tourists are granted visa-free entry for a period of up to 3 weeks. It is better to come in the spring and autumn months. The usual summer here falls during the rainy season, and the winter months are unsuitable for beach time (average temperature 18-20C).

The cheapest flights start from 29,000 rubles; in the high season the cost exceeds 40,000. Budget hotels accommodate guests for 10-15 dollars, three-star hotels for 18-20.

Other Asian visa waivers

To Uzbekistan Free entry for Russians. In Singapore Visa-free entry is possible for the shortest period of time - 96 hours. In Tajikistan- 3 days, in Laos, Bahrain- two weeks.

Visa-free regime for 30 days:

  • Cambodia;
  • Mongolia;
  • Iran;
  • Lebanon;
  • Jordan.

For 60 days- South Korea.

For 90 days:

  • Kazakhstan;
  • Kyrgyzstan;
  • Bangladesh.

List of American countries with visa-free entry

Visa-free entry is available on both continents. Tourism in South American countries is not developed. The most “tourist” states:

  • Mexico (up to 180 days);
  • Jamaica (90 days + provide return tickets);
  • Cuba (30 days);
  • Dominican Republic (registration for $10 at the airport for a month).

Tourists are allowed into St. Kitts and Nevis without any time restrictions.

Visa-free tourism for 21 - 30 days in:

  • Dominica (3 weeks);
  • Antigua and Barbuda;
  • Belize;
  • Barbados.

Saint Lucia - 6 weeks.

90 days, 3 months:

  • Uruguay;
  • Ecuador;
  • Salvador;
  • Chile;
  • Nicaragua;
  • Paraguay;
  • Colombia;
  • Grenada;
  • Venezuela;
  • Honduras;
  • Brazil;
  • Guatemala;
  • Guyana;
  • Argentina.
  • Bolivia;

Over six months:

  • Peru;
  • Panama.

Vacations and hotel accommodations are relatively inexpensive, and flights across the ocean are much more expensive than for travel to Asian countries. A number of countries provide the opportunity to obtain a visa at the airport.

Africa

Exotic savannas and “wild tourism” are not typical of every African state. The main tourist spots are located in:

  • Tunisia (3 months);
  • Mauritius (60 days);
  • Morocco (3 months);
  • Egypt (1 month for tour groups, 15 dollars for independent tourists), Sinai Peninsula (15 days);
  • South Africa (90 days);
  • Seychelles (30 days).

IN Madagascar, Cape Verde, Ethiopia Visas are issued at airports. Cost 15 - 30 euros for 30 days. In Tanzania- 90 days, costs $50.

This is a shortened list of visa-free countries, because some countries are dangerous for tourists.

Oceania

You can visit without a visa New Zealand, Australia, Fiji(90 days), Marshall Islands(90 days), Guam(up to 45 days).

The destinations for sunbathing on sunny beaches and sightseeing are almost endless. When choosing where to go on vacation, read reviews on websites. From the comments it becomes clear where there are good conditions and where you can save money. It is also a good idea to learn about the customs and prohibitions of different cultures. This way you will protect yourself from problems and surprises, and save only pleasant impressions from the trip.

In some countries, in order to obtain visa-free entry, you must present return tickets.

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Where to have an inexpensive holiday at sea abroad is the most popular question among tourists, and not only in crisis years. Many countries in Europe, Asia and America can offer you cheap holidays at sea: prices for food, hotels and entertainment there remain acceptable even at the current exchange rate of the ruble and dollar. But flying to many places will cost a huge amount. Therefore, today we offer you 5 countries, where you can relax at sea abroad inexpensively even taking into account the price of air tickets.


The Internet is now replete with articles from the category “Where to relax at sea abroad inexpensively.” But many authors, describing the cheapness of holidays in these places, miss the most important point. When choosing the cheapest countries for tourists, the compilers of the ratings cite the example of ridiculous prices for food and hotels, but forget about the cost of flights. And as a result, the lists of countries where it is cheaper to relax at sea abroad are topped by either Argentina or Guatemala. No doubt, these are indeed very inexpensive countries for a seaside holiday, but not for Russians. Because before you can spend $10 a night in Guatemala, you first need to get there.

Therefore, in our article about countries where you can have an inexpensive holiday at sea abroad even with the current exchange rate of the ruble, we will take into account three main points:

  • flight cost,
  • food expenses,
  • price of hotel accommodation.

This is a mandatory expense for all tourists. Everything else (excursions, entertainment, transportation costs, souvenirs, etc.) is very individual, so we will not take these costs into account. Considering how wide our native country is, we will list prices for air tickets from three cities at once - the capital, the Northern capital and the capital of Siberia. So, where to have an inexpensive holiday at sea abroad: the cheapest countries for tourism in Europe and Asia.

Where to have an inexpensive holiday at sea abroad: TOP 5 countries for a cheap holiday

Bulgaria: everything is inexpensive, everything is clear

Bulgaria will not only always be among the countries where any tourist from Russia can have an inexpensive holiday at sea abroad. Bulgaria is also a great place for your first trip abroad. Here everything seems familiar: in Bulgaria they write in Cyrillic, Bulgarian cuisine is very close to all residents of Eastern Europe, and if you move a little away from the bright resort area, you find yourself in a post-Soviet reality with gray houses and faces.

Prices for flights to Bulgaria: from $125

  • Air ticket Moscow - Varna: from 125 dollars
  • Air ticket St. Petersburg - Varna: from 130 dollars
  • Air ticket Novosibirsk - Varna: from 240 dollars

Hotel prices in Bulgaria: from 15 dollars

Food prices in Bulgaria (for two): from $30 per day


Lunch (meat dish or local shawarma + coffee): $5-10
Dinner (meat dish in a restaurant + bottle of wine) – 20-30 dollars

Total: a week's holiday in Bulgaria costs from $895 for two

Airfare to Bulgaria and back: from $500
Hotel stay 7 days: from $105
Meal 7 days: from $210
Visas: $80

Bulgaria is perhaps the cheapest country in Europe for tourists. Therefore, it consistently falls into all ratings of countries where almost anyone can have an inexpensive holiday at sea abroad.
Photo: Photo: Interhotel Cherno More.

Georgia: wow, how cheap!

Georgia is not only mountains, sea, khinkali and Kindzmarauli. This, along with Bulgaria, is also one of those countries where you can have an inexpensive holiday at sea abroad without fear of language and cultural barriers. As in Soviet times, Georgia is still hospitable, still budget-friendly, and still speaks Russian – at least in those places where there are many tourists from Russia. The country's main seaside resort, Batumi, is just one of these places.

Prices for flights to Georgia: from $130

  • Flight Moscow – Batumi: from 130 dollars
  • Air ticket St. Petersburg - Batumi: from 139 dollars
  • Flight Novosibirsk - Batumi: from 200 dollars

Hotel prices in Georgia: from 10 dollars

Prices for food in Georgia (for two): from $30 per day

Breakfast (omelet or sandwich + tea): 5-10 dollars
Lunch (10 khinkali + coffee): 5-10 dollars
Dinner (two servings of shish kebab with side dish and a bottle of wine): $20-30

Total: a week's holiday in Georgia costs from $800 for two

Airfare to Batumi and back: from $520
Hotel stay 7 days: from $70
Meal 7 days: from $210

Where to relax at sea abroad inexpensively: Batumi is famous Georgian hospitality and no less famous Georgian prices.
Photo: Rock Hotel First Line.

Türkiye: all in and nothing off

One of the goals of our site is to dispel misconceptions. One of the misconceptions of Russian tourists is that Turkey was “closed” and now it has allegedly been “opened”. Dear friends! Nothing of the kind: Turkey has always been open, visa-free and one of the cheapest countries where you can relax at sea abroad inexpensively. It was only prohibited to sell package tours there. Read more in our articles:

No one forbade and is not forbidding you to buy air tickets and fly on your own to vacation in this country of beautiful beaches, majestic mountains and a generous all-inclusive package. Moreover, from many Russian cities you can fly to Turkish resorts either directly or with a transfer in Moscow or Istanbul. And you can book a hotel with all-inclusive meals through the booking system.

Prices for flights to Turkey: from $80

  • Air ticket Moscow - Antalya: from 80 dollars
  • Air ticket St. Petersburg - Antalya: from 150 dollars
  • Air ticket Novosibirsk - Antalya: from 200 dollars
  • Flight Moscow - Alanya: from 80 dollars
  • Air ticket St. Petersburg - Alanya: from 135 dollars
  • Flight Novosibirsk - Alanya: from 200 dollars

Tips for finding flights to Turkey: if tickets from your city to Antalya or Alanya are too expensive, try searching cheap flights to Istanbul. And from there there are many inexpensive ways to get to the resorts of the Turkish Mediterranean - both by air and by land.

Prices for all-inclusive hotels in Turkey: from $45

We won’t calculate food prices in Turkey - why, if you can stay in a decent hotel and eat and drink on an all-inclusive basis? Moreover, it is very inexpensive! When you look at hotels, don't forget to check the "All inclusive" box:

Tips for booking all-inclusive hotels in Turkey: on the most popular booking system Booking.com All-inclusive hotels are sometimes too expensive. The same hotels with the same “opinclusive” can be found on other booking systems for many times cheaper. Therefore, we recommend looking for hotels not through Booking, but through hotel search engine Hotellook— it compares prices for the same hotels in different booking systems and gives you the best price options. In addition, Hotellook, unlike Booking, gives you the opportunity to sort hotels operating on the All Inclusive system. When you select a hotel, Hotellook will transfer you to the booking system website (Booking.com, Agoda.com, Ostrovok.ru, etc.), where the booking takes place.

Total: a week's holiday in Turkey costs from $635 for two

Airfare to Alanya and back: from $320
Hotel accommodation 7 days all inclusive: from $315

Where to relax at sea abroad inexpensively: Turkey has always been and will be a warm, hospitable country. And after the ban on the sale of package tours, tourists had the opportunity to see the local flavor and beautiful nature behind the endless “all inclusive” packages.

Thailand: affordable exotic

Of those countries where you can inexpensively relax at sea in summer and winter, Thailand is the most exotic. And at the same time very accessible and familiar: none of the countries in Southeast Asia is visited by tourists as much as Thailand; There are not so many flights from Russia to any of the Southeast Asian countries as to Thailand, and there is not so much varied information on the Internet about any of the neighboring countries. Including on our website. Here, as an example, are a few of our articles that will help you spend your holiday in Thailand brightly and at the same time inexpensively:

And now let’s learn more about prices in a country where you can have an inexpensive holiday at sea abroad at any time of the year.

Airfare to Thailand: from $200

  • Air ticket Moscow - Bangkok: from 200 dollars
  • Air ticket St. Petersburg - Bangkok: from 220 dollars
  • Flight Novosibirsk - Bangkok: from 260 dollars
  • Flight Moscow – Phuket: from 240 dollars
  • Air ticket St. Petersburg - Phuket: from 265 dollars
  • Air ticket Novosibirsk - Phuket: from 370 dollars

Hotel prices in Thailand: from 12 dollars

Food prices in Thailand (for two): from $16 per day

Breakfast (omelet or sandwich + coffee): $3
Lunch (rice with Khao Pad meat + water): $3
Dinner (soup + beer): $10

Total: a week's holiday in Thailand costs from $1000 for two

Airfare to Bangkok and back: from $800
Hotel stay 7 days: from $84
Meal 7 days: from $112

Thailand is one of those countries where you can have an inexpensive holiday at sea abroad at any time of the year.

Vietnam: how much does beer cost under communism?

Together with Thailand Vietnam is one of the countries where cheap seaside holidays are possible at any time of the year. For many, Vietnam is even more comfortable as a holiday destination than Thailand. One of the reasons is that local cuisine is much more familiar to the European stomach - years of communication with the French and Russians have had an effect. Moreover, the communication is so close that the main resorts of Vietnam today are completely Russified: you can’t walk a hundred meters in Nha Trang or Mui Ne without encountering the obligatory “Matryoshka” cafe or at least the “USSR” store. And prices for many products here are even lower than in Thailand. For example, beer or bread costs half a dollar, wine costs 5 dollars. Read more in our articles:

  • Where can you relax inexpensively at sea in the summer, except Turkey and Bulgaria? As always, in Vietnam! In June, July and August the weather here is hot, dry and windless.
    Photo: InterContinental Nha Trang.

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  • When to fly: any winter month.
  • Ticket price from Moscow for one in both directions: from 35,000, on New Year - from 80,000 rubles.
  • from 1199 RUR/night for two.
  • You can vacation without a visa: up to 30 days.

Ao Nang Beach, Krabi Province

Thailand is the first thing that comes to mind when you think about where to holiday abroad in the winter. Winter is the height of the season: no rain, the sun is shining, +30 in the air, and +28–29 in the water. Mango and papaya are singing. Nightclubs on Bangla Road are in full swing. Along with good weather, tourists fly to Thailand - prices for flights and accommodation become more expensive.

New Year in Thailand is a holiday exclusively for tourists. With fireworks, a Christmas tree and festivities. Locals celebrate Chinese and Thai New Year on a larger scale.

Phuket is an excellent choice if you want to scuba dive, lie in comfort on the beach, and have a blast at crazy parties in the evening. There are excellent conditions for diving and snorkeling, full of beach cafes, massage parlors and hangouts for every taste. Family tourists with children will also have something to do: the island has aquarium (about 3-5 $), amusement park FantaSea with theatrical elephant show (about $55), water park Splash Jungle ($18-30). Stay in Nai Harn or Karon - these are the most calm and cozy areas.

What to do in winter in Phuket

  • Swim, sunbathe or snorkel on the tranquil coastlineNai Harn or (entrance to the beaches is free) and feel like a hero from the movie “The Beach”.
  • Look at the temple and take the obligatory photo from the observation deck Big Buddha View Point (all locations are free).
  • Take a walk in the evening along the party street Bangla Road and go to a ladyboy show Simon Cabaret (~ 18-30 $ / 1220-2035 rub.).
  • Rent a motorbike (~ $6-10 / 405-675 rubles) and drive around the entire island, counting Buddha statues along the way.
  • Order a real Thai massage session in a street salon (from $9 / 610 rubles per hour).
  • Watch the sunset in the south of the island at the most beautiful observation deck Promthep Cape (Prom Thep Cape).
  • Become a fruitarian for a week and try all possible exotics - jackfruit, mango, rambutan and durian - for the price of a kilogram of potatoes in Russia.

Vietnam, Nha Trang

  • When to fly: February.
  • Ticket price from Moscow in both directions for one: from 56,000 rubles.
  • from 1299 RUR/night for two.
  • You can vacation without a visa: 15 days.

Ha Long Bay

A hospitable country with tropical nature, delicious food, cheap diving and surfing. Compared to Thailand, the climate here is cooler, the beaches are less crowded, and the resorts are quieter. Vietnam is good for independent travel as a couple, family or group. Therefore, choose a hotel that is cheaper, but with a convenient location - you won’t want to sit by the pool.

On New Year's Day, all festive events are held for tourists in hotels. Maximum - banquet and countdown to midnight. Fireworks displays are rare in the country.

Nha Trang is the most developed, interesting and fairly budget resort in Vietnam. Winter is the low season and good beach weather starts towards February. In December-January it is still cool and windy, but tickets are the cheapest. Don’t be afraid of bad weather: even in the off-season you can sunbathe (+25-28 in the air), in February you can swim (in the water it’s already +24-26), and on cloudy days you can go on excursions. It rains at least three to four times a month, but more often at night.

What to do in winter in Nha Trang

  • Spend the whole day lying on the white sand of Paradise Beach.
  • Go on an excursion to Dalat, see Cao Dai Temple and Linh Phuoc (entrance to the temples is free), Ba Ho Waterfall and Yang Bay Park.
  • Visit rice and coffee plantations, see how Luwak and Kuli coffee are made.
  • Try Vietnamese cuisine: Pho soup (~ 1-3 $ / 70-204 rub.), marinated pork Bun Cha (~ 1.5-2 $ / 100-140 rub.), street spring rolls and egg coffee with condensed milk ( ~ 0.5-2 $ / 34-140 rub.);
  • Travel with children to Winpearl Island (~ 28-38 $ / 1900-2580 rubles) and have a blast yourself, riding slides, electric sleds and carousels in the water park. You can get to the park by cable car (~ $0.3 / 20 rubles) or by ferry.

Brazil, Rio de Janeiro

  • When to fly: December-early January.
  • Ticket price from Moscow in both directions for one: for the New Year - from 120,000 rubles. In January, February - from 70,000 rubles.
  • from 1099 RUR/night for two.

View of Rio de Janeiro

The famous Copacabana beach, carnival, legendary football - all this is Brazil. Winter is the ideal time to travel to Rio. You can sunbathe, swim, look at the famous statue of Christ and Sugarloaf Mountain. The air temperature throughout almost the entire country is +28–29, the same in the water.

New Year's Eve in Rio is big: all residents dress in white, come to the Copacabana coast, throw flowers into the ocean and watch fireworks. You will celebrate the holiday without chimes and Olivier, but right on the beach and to the sound of the waves.

Holidays in Rio de Janeiro in winter are a dream come true: ocean, tropical nature, authentic culture and countless attractions. The only negative is the peak season, hence the high cost of the flight. You can fly here alone, as a couple, or in a group. But it’s not worth it with small children: the flight lasts from 17 hours, plus acclimatization and jet lag - it will be difficult for the little ones.

Ipanema Beach

What to do in winter in Rio

  • Dance on New Year's Eve to the rhythms of salsa on Copacabana beach.
  • Take a mini-train ride to see with your own eyes the famous statue of Christ on Mount Corcovado (from $48 / RUR 3,255 round trip from the station on Rua Cosme Velho).
  • Walk through the largest "inner city" rainforest in the world - Tijuca forest (the entrance is free).
  • Jump in the ocean waves at Ipanema Beach (free entry).
  • Take a tour (from $10) or at least look at the famousMaracanã Stadium , where the World Championships were held twice (1950 and 2014) and the 2016 Olympics opened.
  • See the world's largest floating Christmas tree, 85 meters high, in Laguna Rodrigo de Freitas.
  • Choose what tastes better: Brazilian coffee from the oldest confectionery Confeitaria Colombo or a glass of Brahma from the brewery"Lapa".

Azerbaijan, Baku

  • When to fly: New Year's Eve.
  • Ticket price in both directions for one: from 17,000 rubles.
  • from 949 rub./night for two.
  • You can vacation without a visa: up to 90 days.

Flame towers in Baku

If you don’t want to spend a lot on a flight, but want to get away from the desk and TV, go to Baku. There is a lot to see in the city: ancient fortresses and palaces, the Flame Towers skyscraper, the Caspian Sea and the snow-capped Caucasus. There are rarely frosts in the capital of Azerbaijan; the temperature on the coast is around +10, but it can be rainy.

In Azerbaijan, as in Russia, the New Year is celebrated on a grand scale. Restaurants offer a special New Year's program with a Caucasian flavor, and reservations must be made early.

The capital of Azerbaijan is an excellent choice for a family holiday. On holidays it is interesting to walk around the center of Baku. The city is decorated with colorful garlands and installations, the main Christmas tree is being erected in the National Seaside Park, and there will also be fireworks at night.

When walking around the city, dress warmly and often go to a cafe to warm up. There are many authentic tea houses serving nut jam, restaurants with national dishes - kutabs, dolma with lamb and cognac (only if you are very cold).

Heydar Aliyev Center, Baku

What to do in Baku in winter

  • Walk through the fabulous town of “Little Venice” in the seaside park and ride a gondola there (free admission, gondola ~ 3.5-5 AZN / 140-200 rubles per person).
  • Take a photo atFountain Square with the Azerbaijani Father Frost Shakhta Baba and his Snow Maiden Karkyz.
  • Take a walk through Old Baku and remember scenes from the film “The Diamond Arm”;
  • Try traditional Azerbaijani pilaf with lamb, pumpkin, nuts, which is always prepared on New Year’s Eve (for example, in a restaurant"Nargiz" , ~ 8.5 AZN / 340 rub. a portion).
  • Leave the city for more than a couple of days to experience a special spa procedure - treatment with special oil at the resort Naftalan (from 157 AZN / 6250 rubles per night for two).

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Indonesia, Bali

  • Ticket price per person from Moscow in both directions: on New Year from 80,000 rubles, in January-February - from 55,000 rubles.
  • from 899 RUR/night for two.
  • You can vacation without a visa: up to 30 days.

Balangan Beach, Kuta

In terms of natural beauty and level of comfort, nothing compares to a holiday on the islands of Indonesia. The easiest (and cheaper!) way to get to Bali is by direct flight: you can fly directly to Denpasar (the capital of the island). There is a developed infrastructure, excellent hotels and magnificent beaches. If you are flying with children, choose the Sanur resort, if you want a noisy nightlife - the city of Kuta or Seminyak, if you like peace and quiet - the Canggu area.

If you are going to celebrate the New Year in Indonesia, don’t be surprised that the locals won’t even remember about the holiday. The night from December 31 to January 1 is celebrated exclusively for tourists in hotels and noisy areas, while the Balinese themselves celebrate their New Year Nyeppi in the spring.

Winter is considered the low season in Bali, but Russian tourists really like to come here at this time. Rains occur, but, as a rule, in the mornings or at night they do not interfere with beach holidays. But if you plan to scuba dive, keep in mind: visibility in the water may be worse than in clear weather. Choose the calm beaches of Nusa Dua, Seminyak, Sanur for relaxation - there is usually less rainfall and calm water.

Tegallalang Rice Terraces

What to do in winter in Bali

  • Visit a popular beach Jimbaran , in the mecca for surfers Canggu , deserted and quiet Nikko Beach and Balangan with constant waves to create your own top of the best.
  • See real tropical forests, ancient temples and powerful volcanoes of Kintamani and Gunung Batur.
  • Spend the whole day at the water park Waterboom (from 22 $ / 1490 rubles per person) and get a powerful adrenaline rush from an almost vertical fall on the CLIMAX slide.
  • Go on an excursion to Ubud (on average ~ $30 / 2035 rubles per person): visit the monkey forest, see the Hanging Gardens and find that same old Balinese healer from the film “Eat, Pray, Love”.
  • Take a surfing course (from $30/2035 rubles per lesson) and catch a wave in Kuta or Uluwatu;
  • Buy branded items at a price three times lower than in Moscow in Kuta shopping centers (for example, in Beachwalk Shopping Center).
  • Try Balinese seafood skewers and gorge yourself on fruit.

Russia: Crimea (Yalta) or Krasnodar region (Gelendzhik)

  • When to fly: New Year.
  • Ticket price per one from Moscow in both directions: to Simferopol - from 14,000 rubles. To Krasnodar (there are no flights to Gelendzhik in winter) - from 10,000 rubles.
  • Hotels in from 1099 RUR/night for two and from 1199 RUR/night for two.
  • You can vacation without a visa as long as you want.

In Yalta or Gelendzhik, even in winter there is a resort atmosphere. Of course, you won’t be able to swim and sunbathe on the beach. But you will breathe in the fresh sea air, buy honey and churchkhela, walk along mountain paths and pine forests, feed the seagulls and local cats. From December to February, these regions have humid, cloudy weather, but there are sunny days and +15. You won’t see snow: only on the tops of the mountains, and even then not always.

Celebrating the New Year is the same as everywhere else in Russia: people walk the streets, buy cheap trinkets at Christmas markets, and visit cafes and shopping centers. Only the main tree stands on the square near the sea, where mass celebrations and the countdown to the New Year usually take place.

Fly alone, as a couple, with children. For entertainment, you can take a boat ride, go on an excursion to the mountains, go to the zoo, or have a beach picnic.

What to do at sea in winter

  • Sitting on the beach with a thermos of hot tea, watching the sunset and listening to the seagulls.
  • Rent equipment and try your hand at wind or kite surfing - windy weather makes for cool fun.
  • Go to Safari Park (from 1500 rub.) in Gelendzhik or Yalta Zoo (from 250 rubles) and feed all the animals with crackers (we didn’t advise you to do this).
  • Get out for the whole day from Gelendzhik to Abrau-Durso to taste champagne (900 rubles per person), and then admire the magnificent views of the lake.
  • Take a walk along the resort alleys, parks, sanatoriums and be amazed at the silence around.
  • Take a ride on a pleasure boat (~ 400 rubles per person), taking with you bread for the seagulls - they will catch food right on the fly.
  • Celebrate New Year's Eve on the main square near the Christmas tree, drink champagne and dance on the beach until the morning.

South Korea, Seoul

  • When to fly: any winter month.
  • Ticket price per person from Moscow in both directions: on New Year - from 50,000 rubles, in January-February - from 35,000 rubles.
  • from 1199 RUR/night for two.
  • You can vacation without a visa: up to 60 days.

A country of tall skyscrapers, modern technology and the cult of anime. In winter, the South Korean Alps are covered with snow caps, national parks become even more beautiful, there is an excellent ski complex built for the 2018 Olympics. Korea has a real winter, with snow and an average temperature from +5 to -5.

On the night of December 31 to January 1, no special festivities are expected in Seoul: Koreans celebrate their Seollal New Year at the end of winter or beginning of spring. The best option for celebrating is to book a table in a restaurant, then walk around the city or look for a continuation in one of the nightclubs, always with karaoke.

In one trip you can visit several cities. Stay in Seoul and travel from there. From the capital to the farthest city of Busan, it is only a four-hour bus ride. Come here alone, with a group or with your family - the country has entertainment for everyone. Seoul is an interesting city to walk around. Ancient palaces of the rulers of Korea, antique shops, art galleries, thousands of cosmetic shops and nightclubs. Busan has excellent beaches, Jeju has romantic views, and Yeonpyeong and Hyundai Seonggu have ski activities. choigozip Hongdae ,~ 6-20 $ / 410-1360 rub. for dinner), where the food is prepared right in front of you, try traditional Korean alcohol - soju.

  • Ice skating with your kids at a Seoul indoor amusement park Lotte World "(~ 14-55 $ / 950-3730 rubles) and get caught in artificial snowfall.
  • Buy Korean masks and patches in the Myeongdong shopping district for yourself, your friends and all your relatives with a supply for the next five years.
  • Belarus, Minsk and Belovezhskaya Pushcha

    • When to fly: New Year's Eve.
    • Ticket price per person from Moscow in both directions: from 10,000 rubles.
    • Hotels in from 2199 RUR/night for two
    • You can vacation without a visa: 90 days with an internal passport.

    You will be surprised how interesting it can be in a neighboring country in winter: snow-covered fairytale castles, Belovezhskaya Pushcha with another residence of Father Frost, ski resorts. The climate of Belarus is similar to Russia, but winters are milder, without strong winds and frosts. This is an ideal option for a holiday trip with children.

    If you celebrate the New Year in Belovezhskaya Pushcha, you will feel like the hero of the fairy tale “The Twelve Months”: there is silence and a dense snow-covered forest all around. To keep you from getting bored, the hotel staff will hold a night disco, a banquet, and a meeting with the real Santa Claus and fairy-tale characters.

    Stay in Minsk and go on excursions from there. A whole entertainment complex has been opened in Belovezhskaya Pushcha: fabulous forests with snow-covered edges and thousand-year-old oaks, the hut of Father Frost and the Snow Maiden, the Museum of Nature with bison and other wild animals. You can stay directly in a hotel on site reserve - There are hotels of different levels of comfort here. Prices for two people for accommodation with breakfast in December - from 108 BYN / 3385 rubles. per night. Book your hotel in advance, there is a rush here in winter. If you vacation from December 28 to January 14, you can buy a tour package that includes food and accommodation along with New Year's entertainment..

  • Take a minibus (from the Central Station ~ 6.5 BYN / 205 rubles) on an excursion to Nesvizh (~ 6.5-13 BYN / 205-410 rubles entrance) and admire the ancient castles, which look even more majestic in winter;
  • Ride a sleigh through the fairytale forest of Belovezhskaya Pushcha and take photos in Estate with Father Frost and Snow Maiden (entrance to the hut ~ 6.5-9 BYN / 205-285 rubles).
  • Find Nastenka from the fairy tale “12 Months” in Belovezhskaya Pushcha, warm up with her by the fire and dance around the tallest spruce tree in Europe.
  • Celebrating the New Year is a repetitive activity, and why not celebrate it in a new way every time. Last year you stayed at the festive table at home, but this year you will celebrate the first of January on the beach hugging a Balinese palm tree, or devouring Azerbaijani kutabs, or raising a glass of Korean alcohol. Just plan as soon as possible. If you want to celebrate at home, that's fine too. From mid-January there is a lull and you can go on vacation quite inexpensively. Dream. Book. Rest. (And don't freeze!).