Table of contents:
- 1. Pribaikalsky National Park - for a glamorous eco-vacation
- 2. Bogdinsko-Baskunchaksky reserve - for health-improving eco-recreation
- 3. "Lena Pillars" - for a fabulous holiday
- 4. Mountain Park "Ruskeala" - for mountain explorers
- 5. Altai nature reserve - for maximum unity with nature
Video: National parks of Russia: 5 best places for ecotourism
2024 Author: James Gerald | [email protected]. Last modified: 2023-12-17 14:00
Ecotourism in the world is gaining popularity, and more and more travelers make their choice in its favor. There are plenty of amazing places where you can relax, feeling the maximum unity with nature, in Russia.
On the eve of summer, experts from the international travel metasearch momondo told Cleo about the most picturesque nature reserves in Russia.
1. Pribaikalsky National Park - for a glamorous eco-vacation
The Baikal National Park stretches along the western coast of Lake Baikal in a narrow strip. Its territory includes the largest island on Lake Olkhon and Maloye More - a part of the lake framed by clean sandy beaches. In summer, the water here warms up to 26 ° C, and it is pleasant to swim in it.
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You can stay nearby - in real Mongolian yurts, adapted for a comfortable stay. The coast of the Maloye More is one of the few places in Russia for glampers - supporters of ecological, but at the same time, comfortable rest.
How to get there: The cost of a flight from Moscow to Irkutsk and back in May-June, according to momondo, is from 22.4 thousand rubles. The easiest way to get from Irkutsk to the park is by bus.
2. Bogdinsko-Baskunchaksky reserve - for health-improving eco-recreation
On the territory of the Astrakhan region there is one of the saltiest bodies of water in the world - Lake Baskunchak, or the "Russian Dead Sea". The lake itself and the area around it are protected as places with unique flora and fauna.
123RF / Valery Smirnov
Thus, the clay that lies on the coast is famous for its healing properties. Tourists are allowed to take baths in it and even take it with them as a souvenir. A must-see point in the reserve is Big Bogdo, a sacred mountain. Climbing to the top is difficult enough, but worth it! From here, a stunning view of the lake, salt caves and the vastness of the park opens up.
123RF / Nadezhda Bolotina
How to get there: The cost of a flight from Moscow to Volgograd and back in May-June, according to momondo, is from 5, 1 thousand rubles. From Volgograd by train you can get to the village of Verkhniy Baskunchak, and from there - by minibus to the park.
3. "Lena Pillars" - for a fabulous holiday
The Lena Pillars National Nature Reserve is known all over the world for its wall of sheer cliffs stretching along the left bank of the Lena River. This amazing Yakut landmark is best viewed from the board of a motor ship - river walks are organized here in the warm season. However, the amazing cliffs are not the only attraction in the park. The reserve is home to rare animals and birds, as well as unique plants - this wealth is undoubtedly worth getting to know while walking around the reserve.
123RF / Victoria Ivanova
How to get there: The cost of a flight from Moscow to Yakutsk and back in May-June, according to momondo, is from 21, 8 thousand rubles. You can get from Yakutsk to the park by boat.
4. Mountain Park "Ruskeala" - for mountain explorers
It is worth going to Karelia not only for fans of extreme kayaking, but also for connoisseurs of beautiful views. Mountain Park "Ruskeala" is famous for its picturesque marble canyon, which was formed in the 18th century as a result of the extraction of precious rocks to decorate the main buildings of St. Petersburg.
123RF / Anna Yakimova
Now you can walk through the mines, go down to the mysterious underground lake and even "fly" over the canyon on a bungee!
How to get there: To get to Ruskeala, you need to take a train to the city of Sortavala, and from there take a taxi to the park.
5. Altai nature reserve - for maximum unity with nature
One of the largest and most beautiful reserves in Russia is Altai. On its vast territory there are more than a thousand lakes, rare species of birds and animals, as well as ancient man-made monuments preserved from the Bronze Age. Now in the Altai Nature Reserve you can not only walk along interesting and difficult paths, but also become a volunteer and not only make your vacation ecological, but also help the development of a natural park!
123RF / Dmitry Pichugin
How to get there: The cost of a flight from Moscow to Novokuznetsk and back in May-June, according to momondo, is from 18, 2 thousand rubles. You can get from Novokuznetsk to the park by bus.
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