Vacation options for the New Year. Winter holidays with children - where to go on.... Krasnaya Polyana, prices

Spending New Year's in an exotic place is not very surprising. But to spend the most magical of holidays in such a way that you will remember it all your life... So that the New Year's trip will help you tune in for the whole New Year 2017! So that you spend the Holiday in such a way that you understand where to go next, and be filled with new energy and strength to realize your bold plans, goals, desires... This is how you need to spend the New Year and we will be happy to help you with this!

To decide on the place and format for the New Year, first try to visualize your wish! Take a look at the looks below and choose your favorite.

Have you chosen? Now find the tour that matches your picture in the list below:
Snowy holidays White Sea. Relatively inexpensive option, without visas and foreign flights. A fun, family-friendly, eco-friendly, amazing and active New Year in Karelia. Grab the kids and go!

If you want to spend your holidays in an unusual way, then the untouched North Karelian forests, rivers and lakes, illuminated by the Aurora Borealis, and the purest White Sea will leave unforgettable experience for many years! All this can be seen 32 km from the Arctic Circle, in the small village of Chupa. And you can tell your children that this is the birthplace of Santa Claus. We will go looking for the treasures of ancient quarries, we will organize snow scooter races, learn about traditional Pomeranian knowledge of winter fishing and get acquainted with Arctic beluga dolphins.

And these motorcycle holidays are organized by our good friends - real fans of active life!

Have you ever celebrated New Year on a motorcycle? When the ocean wind blows across your heated face and the romance of the road seems to penetrate into your very heart? Then join us on a motorcycle ride across South India in New Year holidays 2017. You will see National parks and tea plantations of India, its ancient temple complexes and wonderful beaches.

Well, this New Year in Norway is suitable for those who dream of swimming with whales, seeing the most beautiful northern nature of Norway, and touching the mystery of some of the most amazing creatures on the planet.

Do you want a thrill? Come with us to Lofoten for a sea adventure - snorkeling with whales and killer whales! Northern Norway is not only a place to meet whales, but also the northern lights. Do you want to have an unforgettable experience for the rest of your life? Then we are on our way - on the way to the province of Vesterålen to the city of Andenes.

New Year's Altai is beautiful! You can go with the whole family, or on your own. There will definitely be a fun company! And the Mountains-Mountains.... all the beauty of snow-covered Altai.

The holiday is coming soon, which means a real adventure awaits us!!! We will go to celebrate an unforgettable New Year in the far corners of Altai! A warm wooden house, fragrant mulled wine, a crackling fire, a scattering of stars overhead, a sauna and swimming in an ice hole and, of course, a real holiday tree and wonderful company!

New Year on Elbrus! Snowboarding, alpine skiing, heady and young!

HOORAY! We have extended the races! Lots of snow, drive in the vastness of Elbrus! Ski tour to Elbrus in 2017 with a fun company! The highest mountain range in Europe! Iconic, legendary slopes of Cheget and Elbrus, skiing on equipped trails and freeride! Unforgettable Beauty of the Caucasus in excellent company - a vacation that you will never forget! Hurry, limited places available ski tour to Elbrus in winter 2017 is limited.

If you have any suggestions in other areas active tourism, leave us a request, we will try to find something interesting and unique!
Have a magical New Year's holiday! Snowy or sandy, under a palm or spruce tree, with penguins or a dragon from Komodo Island...

One more thing! WHEN PURCHASING ANY NEW YEAR'S TOUR THROUGH OUR SITE until DECEMBER 28, WE WILL GIVE YOU GIFTS!

Doesn't have to be done at home. Russians traditionally have a holiday vacation of almost 2 weeks - and during this time it is quite possible to change the environment and relax. Some people always take a vacation in December in order to relax longer and cheaper. In view of the crisis that has broken out, the main criterion for the majority is cost - so that it is within the budget. The question of where to relax in the winter of 2017 needs to start being decided now. IQ Review collected the best destinations for winter holidays and looked at current prices to help readers choose a place for their New Year's holiday.

Where to go on holiday in Russia in winter

Our country has a huge number of places where you can go to relax in winter. For those who don’t know where to relax in December, and so that it’s inexpensive, you can pay attention to the sights of the Motherland.

Winter in Russia

New Year's trip along the Golden Ring

For those who want to get to know the beauty of our land, its history and culture, the best option would be to travel along the Golden Ring. It doesn’t matter in what composition it is planned to conduct winter holidays- with children, in the company of friends or colleagues, or with a significant other - such a trip will be interesting in any case. True, the New Year holidays are unlikely to be enough - after all, for 8 (and these are just the main places!) cities you need much more time than 1-2 weeks. It is best to choose one city and get to know its beauty normally, rather than gallop through all of them, seeing only its most famous part.

The benefits of such a holiday include:

Travel without a visa or passport.
Cheapness.
The absence of a language barrier and all the difficulties associated with traveling to a foreign country (currency exchange, ignorance of rules and laws, different mentality, and so on).
The ability to quickly return home if necessary.
The ability to go on vacation by car rather than by public transport e.

A trip to the sea in winter

A trip to the sea coast is good and useful not only in summer - numerous boarding houses and health centers operate in the winter season. This winter holiday is most suitable for those who have health problems or want to prevent them. And just visit some famous seaside towns– interesting in itself, without sunbathing and swimming. Such places include:

Sochi;
Almost the entire Crimean coast;
Adler;
Gelendzhik;
Anapa;
Kaliningrad region (Curonian Spit);
Tuapse.

Winter holidays on the lakes - list of the best destinations

Northern lights on Baikal

A trip to the shore of a lake can be no less interesting - there are many bodies of water in Russia unique beauty. This kind of holiday should appeal to lovers of tourism and nature. Attention should be paid to the following points:

– a huge (more than 600 kilometers long!) lake and the surrounding protected forest should be visited by every Russian at least once in their life. You can purchase an extensive tour that will take up to 8 days - just in time for the New Year holidays. Holidays on Lake Baikal are expensive; for two people with a flight from Moscow to Irkutsk you can spend 100 thousand rubles or a little less. The cost of a ten-day tour (only excursions and accommodation without air tickets) for 2017 is from 30 thousand rubles. Residents of the European part of Russia who want to relax beautifully, but cheaper, can be advised to other lakes that can be reached by car.
Seliger– a lake system in the Tver region, including more than two dozen lakes (in which there are more than one and a half hundred islands). In summer, kayaking trips are popular there; in winter, Seliger is suitable for barbecue and winter fishing, or just for walks in nature. Another advantage is the proximity to large populated areas.
Ladoga lake- the largest freshwater lake in Europe - not far from St. Petersburg. Fans of tourism and fishing come here all year round, as well as those who like excursions - the Valaam Monastery is located here.
Ilmen (or Slovenian Sea)– more than fifty different rivers flow into this lake in the Novgorod region. Holidays on its coast are suitable for lovers of fishing and tourism.
Big Spring Lake– located in the Altai Territory – should be of interest to those who plan to improve their health. There are several large multidisciplinary sanatoriums on the lake coast. Like Baikal, Altai is quite expensive place for recreation for residents of the Central Federal District and other regions on the other side of the Ural ridge. We can talk about a budget of 40-50 thousand per person with a flight from Moscow.
Lake Teletskoye– protected area around it Altai lake attracts a huge number of tourists all year round.

It's time to visit major Russian cities where you have never been before

Many Russian cities are interesting in themselves – for their architecture, monuments, and museums. This change of scenery will suit absolutely everyone - you don’t need to think long about choosing a place, just buy a ticket to any metropolis - and an interesting pastime is guaranteed. Any city with a population of over a million can be easily reached by any means (by bus or train, by car or by flight), and upon arrival it is easy to find a place to stay (hotels, hostels or apartments for rent).

The most interesting options for a winter excursion:

Moscow– here you can find recreation for every taste: from shopping in countless shopping centers and boutiques to excursions to museums. However, living here is quite expensive, so such a trip can hardly be called budget for residents of the regions.
Saint Petersburg – northern capital suitable for those who are interested in excursions to historical and cultural places.
Kaliningrad– this city will definitely interest those who are attracted to European culture. One of the few opportunities to travel to Europe without a visa.
Nizhny Novgorod – one of the most important cultural centers in Russia. It has a huge number of architectural monuments, including numerous temples. Nearby there are no less interesting settlements- Murom, Boldino.
Ekaterinburg- the “capital” of Trans-Urals cannot boast of such big amount architectural monuments, but it has a considerable number of various museums and exhibitions. Did you know that the Yeltsin Museum is located here?
Volgograd– those who love their Motherland and its history should definitely go here. It is here that one of the tallest monuments in the world is located - “The Motherland Calls”.

Each of these cities has a large selection of different excursions that are offered year-round.

We do not provide prices, since most of the costs for this type of vacation are tickets, and the cost of the trip for residents different cities will be different. You can check prices for air tickets right now using the built-in form.

Unusual excursion routes around Russia

If you don’t want to take a regular sightseeing walk, museums and shopping aren’t appealing to you, but you want new sensations, you can pay attention to more original tours. Popular options include the following:

Trout farm in Adler, Krasnodar region . You can learn about the features of “artificial” breeding of this fish, as well as go fishing and try fish dishes.
High-rise observation decks Moscow. If you don’t have enough time for walking around the capital, but want to see as much as possible, do it from a height of tens of meters.
Walking around mystical places Moscow– places where ghosts were seen, where various mystical events took place.
"Exit to the city" - the opportunity to visit unusual, but famous and important places in Moscow for free. Among the places there can be either the embassy of a country or someone’s private mansion - the list of excursions is constantly changing.
"Retro Train" - a trip on an old (produced more than a century ago!) locomotive train around Moscow and the Moscow region with stops at various interesting places at the request of the group (this could be Star City, the Museum of History railway transport and so on).
Excursions to the roofs of various Moscow buildings from famous roofers. If the weather is bad, this option is no longer available.
Moscow Bar Tour– suitable for lovers of alcohol and pub crawls. The guides are experienced bartenders who show several of the most famous and interesting drinking establishments in the capital with tastings of various drinks.
Tour of the places former glory Leningrad rock club- suitable for fans of Russian rock of the 80s and 90s. The main gathering places and concerts of famous rock bands are visited, with their history and biography told.
"Secrets of underground Moscow" - for dungeon lovers. The tour is led by diggers and takes place at a depth of 15 meters.

Inexpensive Russian ski resorts

Animals living in resorts

Some people want to spend the New Year holidays watching movies or chopping salads, while others don’t sit at home and want adventure and active recreation. The most common option is ski resorts. Moreover, you don’t have to go to the mountains to do this – the descent can be done in the capital.

Ski areas in Moscow and the region

Sparrow Hills
Sorochany
Yakhroma
Kurkino
Extreme Park "Freestyle"
Shukolovo
Fox Mountain
All-season ski complex "Snezh.com"

Where to ski in St. Petersburg

In St. Petersburg there are also several places for skiing alpine skiing:

Golden Valley
Malskaya Valley
Yucca Park
Tuutari Park
Okhta Park
Kavgolovo

Other places for skiing and snowboarding in Central Russia

In the central part of the Russian Federation you can ride the slope in the following places:

Shaksha
Demino
Kwan
Zhebrei
Krasnaya Glinka
Sviyaga

Ski places in Siberia

For residents of Siberia, there is also where to go:

Manzherok
Syrkashi
Sheregesh
Yugus
Tanay
Yurmanka
Belokurikha

Active winter holidays in the Urals

In the Urals, ski lovers can visit the following places:

Ak-Yort
Zavyalikha
Stack
Checkeril
Polazna
Uktus
Mratkino
Silenced

“Ready” New Year’s programs

If your destination doesn’t play a special role and you just want to change the scenery by spending your holidays in any place other than home, you don’t have to bother yourself with a long search by ordering a New Year’s program from any tour operator. Options may differ from each other; if you wish, you can even create an individual vacation plan. However, several common and popular programs can still be identified:

New Year in Karelia. These could be excursions to Petrozavodsk and Kondopoga, including trips on dog sleds or snowmobiles through the forest, a visit to the Karelian Santa Claus, waterfalls, as well as hikes through adits and drifts.
New Year in Vyborg. Walk around the city, excursion to Olaf's castle and tower, visit to the museum-reserve. IN New Year holidays The city hosts several large antique-style performances.
New Year in Vladimir. Visiting famous excursion places in Suzdal, Bogolyubovo and Vladimir itself.
New Year in Crimea. May include both a visit to one city and sightseeing tour. Trips are usually made to Yalta, Simferopol, Bakhchisarai, Massandra, Alupka.
New Year in Uglich. Excursion for 3-4 days, including a trip to several cities: Suzdal, Gorokhovets, Arzamas, Bogolyubovo, Nizhny Novgorod.
New Year in Yaroslavl and Kostroma. Includes visits to several monasteries.
New Year in Veliky Novgorod. Includes a visit to St. George's Monastery.

This is a budget option for a winter holiday, within 25 thousand rubles per person. Similar tours are available in almost every major Russian city. Most often they last 1-5 days and include a tour of the most famous places(held during the day), and then a celebration in an establishment chosen according to the budget. People with family (children) do not choose such a holiday very often; most often, couples in love, as well as groups of friends and acquaintances, celebrate the New Year this way.

Winter holidays abroad

Despite a significant decline in the number of people going on vacation abroad, there are still plenty of people who want a change of scenery by visiting foreign countries. It all comes down to the budget - if you wish, you can arrange for yourself a full-fledged beach holiday, returning to work in early January with a peeling nose and a bronzed skin tone. Let's look at several options for different budgets.

Budget excursion tours

New Year's fireworks in Freiburg

If finances are limited to up to $1000

If you are willing to spend on New Year's holiday abroad up to 65,000 rubles per person - you can go on excursion tours to any European city, having previously obtained a Schengen visa. Eg:

Prague– the cost of a 5-day tour starts at an average of 25,000 per person.
Amsterdam– a week-long excursion will cost at least 45,000 per person.
Berlin- a little cheaper - for the same 7 days you will have to pay about 40,000 rubles.
Paris– admire the Eiffel Tower and other delights French capital possible for at least 35-40 thousand rubles for 7 days.
London– weekly sightseeing tour will cost at least 40,000. London is further from Russia, therefore the flight is more expensive.

If the budget is even smaller

You can choose closer and simpler options:

Baltic Sea Cruise(includes visits to Helsinki, Tallinn, Riga). It can last from 2 to 6 days, the price is from 12,000 rubles.
Bus tour of the Baltics(Vilnius, Riga, Tallinn) lasting 4-5 days, will cost at least 14,000.
Various excursion programs to Finland from St. Petersburg– for 3-5 days of New Year’s holiday you will have to pay at least 9-10 thousand rubles.

Beach holidays abroad for the New Year holidays

Those who want to swim in the sea, sunbathe and walk under the hot sun in shorts and a T-shirt in winter need to plan such a vacation in advance. Due to the popularity of budget resorts, hotel rooms are being sold out - it can be difficult to find a place in the fall. If you don’t plan your vacation in advance and buy tickets in December, you will overpay at least 1.5-2 times.

And the New Year holidays - the most popular dates - are the first to be booked. Buying a successful trip at the end of autumn is a real success. However, it is possible that it will be possible to snatch a last-minute trip - people who had planned a vacation, say, in May-June, could change their plans due to the crisis, and a place would become available.

Budget holiday options

The question of where to have an inexpensive winter holiday at sea abroad is probably the most pressing one. Here are the most popular options:

Egypt - Hurghada, Sharm el-Sheikh(these are the most popular destinations for New Year 2017) - from 32,000 rubles per 1 person for 7-8 days.
Goa (India)– from 60-64,000 rubles for 10 days.
Canaries– from 65,000 rubles for 8 days.
Vietnam– from 50-55,000 rubles for 8-10 days.
Thailand– from 70-75,000 rubles for 8-10 days.

Please note: the price of such tours does not include a ticket to the airport (Moscow or St. Petersburg). Additionally, you have to pay for food (at least partially) and, of course, excursions. Prices are indicated only for round-trip tickets and hotel accommodation (3* or similar class).

Dominican Republic in winter

Elite destinations

Of the more expensive trips to warm countries can be distinguished:

Mexico– from 80,000 rubles for 7-8 days.
Brazil– from 90,000 rubles for 7-8 days.
Cuba
Maldives– from 100,000 rubles in 7-8 days.
Jamaica– from 95,000 rubles for 7-8 days.

These are the best options for winter holidays for those who want to swim and sunbathe. Please note that in this case, such a price must be sought using special offers from tour operators, and the hotels will be budget. Holidays in a five star hotel in Bali or Dominican Republic for two people over 2 New Year's weeks can cost about 7-10 thousand dollars including flights, if you don’t bother looking for a last-minute tour or buying tickets in advance.

As the New Year approaches, our compatriots begin to plan and think through vacation options during the holidays. The opportunity to forget about work for a few days (or even a whole week) stimulates our desire to change the situation and go abroad. fresh impressions to another country or city. The most budget option in our economically difficult times is to travel within home country(or to a neighboring country). Let's take a closer look at which destinations can provide you with an inexpensive New Year's holiday to suit every taste.

Embark on a New Year's journey towards new experiences!

Inexpensive winter holidays in Russia

Russian open spaces offer their residents and guests many options budget holiday. You just need to determine the specific purpose of your trip. So, do you prefer health, educational or ski tourism?

Sochi. Optimal from the point of view of all three characteristics is a trip to Sochi. Celebrating the New Year in this city is suitable for lovers of mild winters who want to leave the severe frost zone. Sochi hotels and boarding houses offer their guests a rich New Year's program with banquets, themed carnivals and festive fireworks. A pleasant bonus will be the opportunity to swim in a pool with warm sea water.
Krasnaya Polyana. If passive relaxation is not for you, you can go skiing - the famous Krasnaya Polyana, which includes four large and comfortable ski resorts, is located very close. This area is ideal for celebrating the New Year 2017 - there are plenty of fashionable restaurants and nightclubs. Families with children should definitely plan a visit to Sochi Park, whose attractions can compete with many European analogues.
Veliky Ustyug. Among the most magical and unforgettable options for celebrating the New Year is a trip to ancient Veliky Ustyug, which is the residence of Father Frost himself. In this city you can spend unforgettable holiday in the company of epic characters, enjoying the landscapes of the Russian winter and ancient architecture of the 12th century. Take time to visit the fairy-tale tower where Grandfather Frost lives, take an excursion to the magic post office, from where you can send congratulations to all your family and friends, and also take a walk along the fairy tale path.
A trip to Nizhny Novgorod, Vladimir, Borisoglebsk, Yaroslavl or Suzdal– ancient Russian cities with beautiful architecture, amazing monuments of traditional wooden architecture, ancient monasteries and the original Russian spirit. In each of the cities you will find colorful fairs, large-scale snow battles, riding on a real troika with bells, performances by dance groups and festivities until the early morning.

In Russia, even the most demanding tourist will find his own type of holiday

Saint Petersburg. Do you want to spend the New Year in a European way? Go on holiday to the beautiful Northern Palmyra. Walks along Nevsky Prospekt, celebrations on Palace Square, large-scale light shows and a disco open air will not leave anyone indifferent. Celebrations in St. Petersburg can be combined with a rich cultural and excursion program, getting acquainted with the rich heritage of the world famous sculptors, artists and architects.
Moscow. You can spend a bright and unforgettable New Year by going to the capital of Russia. Here you will be offered a truly grandiose celebration in a noisy company of guests and residents of the capital, with dazzling fireworks, ice performances on the central skating rink, performances by world-famous DJs and first-rate Russian pop stars.
Fans of active skiing can consider travel options to luxury resorts Elbrus region, in a democratic Dombay or at Sheregesh– a resort perfect for beginner snowboarders.
Don’t forget about one of the most exotic types of celebration - New Year on the water. To do this, you don’t need to buy an expensive ticket for a ship departing on a trip to Mediterranean Sea. A completely budget-friendly, but unforgettable and comfortable holiday awaits you on a ship or ferry, which takes its passengers out into the open spaces for one night Baltic Sea or Lake Ladoga.

Inexpensive New Year in Belarus

Neighboring Belarus is unfairly rarely considered as a destination for celebrating the New Year. Holidays here are very inexpensive, the journey does not take much time, tickets are easy to buy, and a visa is not needed. All this is complemented by delicious local cuisine, beautiful nature and a wide variety of options for spending your winter holidays.

Belarus offers tourists a variety of celebration scenarios

Those who love a comfortable holiday in the metropolis can go to the capital of the country, Minsk, for the New Year. Wide streets, beautiful squares and modern avenues of the city will greet you with bright lights, large-scale celebrations, dancing and Christmas markets.
If you are not too tempted by the New Year in a noisy city, go to country cottages and celebrate the festive night with a close group of friends under a beautiful spruce tree in a snow-covered centuries-old forest.
The most interesting option for traveling to Belarus is a trip to Belovezhskaya Pushcha. It is here that the Belarusian Father Frost is quartered - he lives in a luxurious mansion full of unprecedented treasures. Grandfather will personally congratulate all vacationers on the holiday and ensure a great mood for those walking.
Numerous recreation centers will offer you a rich program of a festive night - with fairy-tale characters, folklore festivals, dances, songs, competitions, fireworks and gifts.
Fans of active recreation can discover Belarus from a rather unexpected side. It turns out that this great option for inexpensive ski tourism. The doors of hotels in Silichi, Raubchi, Logoisk or Mozyr are hospitably open for you. On New Year's Eve you will definitely be offered an interesting entertainment program, dancing until the morning and a table bursting with dishes of national cuisine.

Bulgaria

A New Year's holiday in Bulgaria will be not too expensive, but very comfortable. There are resorts here that specialize in ski holiday. Borovets, Pamporovo or Bansko will provide you with excellent trails, European service and the opportunity to celebrate the New Year in a respectable hotel. And you can spend New Year's Eve in the capital of the country - Sofia.

In Bulgaria you can celebrate comfortably, inexpensively and in a European way

This ancient European city will immerse you in the magical atmosphere of an unusually beautiful celebration, offer comfortable accommodation in numerous cottages and hotels, introduce you to ancient Bulgarian traditions and unusually delicious cuisine. Be sure to try it a traditional dish- bannitsa, and break off a piece of Bulgarian bread - for the New Year, a lucky coin is baked into it, ensuring its owner a successful and rich year in cash receipts.

Inexpensive New Year in Ukraine

You can celebrate the New Year in a fun and unusual way in the capital of Ukraine - Kyiv. On this festive night, guests and residents of the city can expect numerous food courts with cuisines from all over the world, fairs, play areas, quests, attractions, dances, songs and competitions. Once 2017 arrives, you'll be able to stroll through the bright, garland-filled streets of this ancient city.
If you prefer outdoor recreation, then welcome to the ski resorts of Ukraine. Bukovel, Dragobrat, Slavskoe, Verkhovyna and Tysovets are a worthy alternative to distant “skiing” countries. The service and infrastructure here are quite acceptable, and the prices will please even the most budget-conscious tourists.

New Year's Ukraine is open to tourists from all over the world!

Fans educational tourism can go for the New Year to Mukachevo, which is often called the soul of Ukrainian Transcarpathia, or to Uzhgorod, one of the centers of Ukrainian culture, rivaling in beauty with many cities in Western Europe.
Festive Lviv is no less beautiful with its medieval streets, beautiful architecture, majestic temples, original cafes and restaurants.
You can go to one of the best balneological resorts - Truskavets, where you can immerse yourself in a real winter fairy tale, have a great rest in the fresh air and combine New Year celebrations with wellness treatments.

Inexpensive New Year in Slovakia

For an inexpensive but memorable New Year's trip this country is an excellent choice - it’s not for nothing that almost the entire territory of the state is occupied by mountain ranges. In a small but very beautiful Slovakia, ski tourism is an important sector of the economy, so you will definitely be satisfied with the service provided.

In winter in Slovakia you can have a wonderful holiday at a thermal spa

Among the best ski resorts we can note Jasna, located in one of the most environmentally friendly areas of the European region, as well as the resort of Strbske Pleso. The ancient European capital of Bratislava, or Kosice, a medieval town filled with the spirit of antiquity and fairy tales, will offer you a rich cultural and entertainment program.

Slovenia

Slovenia will offer you a high level of service at fairly reasonable prices.

Resorts in Slovenia will provide many trails different levels difficulties

Supporters of active recreation can go to celebrate New Year's Eve in the popular Maribor Pohorje, youthful Bovec or fashionable Kranjska Gora. Ski resorts in Slovenia offer guests a rich program of entertainment and recreation, including visits to restaurants, nightclubs, bars and spas.
New Year 2017 can be celebrated on a grand scale in the beautiful capital of Slovenia - Ljubljana, celebrating the most magical night of the year among the festive crowds gathered on central square cities.
Lovers of calm family vacation can choose the balneological resort Rogaska Slatin or any other ancient Slovenian town.

Inexpensive New Year in Georgia

Hospitable Georgia is famous for its excellent ski resorts. There are a large number of slopes here, which will be interesting to conquer both for beginners in alpine skiing and for professionally trained athletes. For a memorable holiday and excellent skiing, you should consider a trip to Gudauri or Bakuriani.

Have you already thought about where to go for New Year 2017? You can always have an inexpensive holiday abroad, but holidays for the New Year holidays should be thoughtful and balanced. Once a year, after all.

So where to celebrate?

We will not indicate specific prices for tours, since there are a million factors to consider. Don’t waste your time and just calculate the cost of flights and excursions in the search after you decide on the direction. Don't worry, we'll figure it out.

Just remember: the longer you wait, the more expensive tickets. During peak seasons, trips are very expensive, so book your tickets in advance.

Where to celebrate the New Year inexpensively abroad?

If this is Europe:

Slovenia;
Hungary;
Czech Republic;
Poland;
Latvia;
Finland;
Estonia.

These countries have relatively inexpensive air tickets, and the prices for the entire trip will be much cheaper than other countries.

If this is Asia:

Philippines;
Vietnam;
Thailand.

Keep in mind that the flight will cost you from 25,000 rubles. But if you travel within the country, the prices there will be very reasonable.

First, let's see what Europe offers us. If you are a connoisseur of classic Christmas and New Year, love a lush Christmas tree and fairs, then you should definitely go only to Europe. Nowhere abroad will you be offered such magical romance as you can find here.

Just remember that Europe loves Christmas exclusively. On this holiday abroad, people gather with their families and refuse to work. And the New Year is like a good day off for them. If you are ready to put up with this, then the Czech Republic or Finland are suitable for you. Don't think that Europeans won't take care of you. They know how much we love the New Year and when they celebrate their holiday, they will organize a great celebration for you as a tourist. for sure.

To enter most European countries you need a Schengen visa. Its registration costs 5,000 rubles. At independent travel need health insurance. For those who purchase a tour, insurance will already be taken into account.

Classic France

Do you want romance? Then you should go to France. All the fun is concentrated on the Champs Elysees, Arc de Triomphe And Eiffel Tower. Where all the beauty of the city center is.

If you need something more organized, you can book a cruise on the Seine River or sit at a table in a chic Parisian restaurant. But it’s better to organize several options at once: first, take a ride along the Seine, then on the skating rink under the Eiffel Tower.

France is suitable for holidays with children because it offers both Disneyland and activities for parents.

Clockwork Netherlands

In the Netherlands, Amsterdam beckons. The city is covered with illuminations, every street is teeming with fairs, and in any shopping center you can stumble upon a sale. Just paradise.

Hospitable Baltics

Why not go to Tallinn, Riga or Vilnius? It’s close, very inexpensive, and the holidays are no worse than in central Europe. Here's what you'll immediately like: flight prices. Compared with France, it is much more democratic. Check it out.

Warm Czech Republic

Do you want sophistication and sophistication? Take a closer look at the Czech Republic. It's Europe, but very cheap. Any family can afford it. You won’t believe how beautiful it is there. However, all that is needed is .

Generous Germany

We can say about Germany that it celebrates the holidays on a grand scale. Better go to Berlin, Cologne or Munich.

Mix with the crowd at the capital's fair, taste the best traditional hot sausages and mingle with the people. It will be fun.

Noisy England

Here you need to go straight to Trafalgar Square. All fireworks will be launched from the Ferris wheel or from the River Thames on boats. Please note that some places will require a fee. Yes, because the influx is large.

After clinking glasses with strangers in the square, you can go to the local pub and continue the fun until the morning, and on January 1st get to the famous English parade. You need to see this at least once.

Fairytale Finland

Here it is better to go straight to the cottage. Somewhere outside the city, in a dense forest. Indescribable beauty that chokes you and fills you to the very top. Do you know why? Nature is like that. Go to any ski resort and you won’t regret it.

One of the reasons why our tourist chooses Finland is that it’s great to celebrate with children. Who doesn't want to visit Lapland? Next stop is Santa's residence. Give your child a gift.

Elite Switzerland

Do you know why Switzerland is the coolest? Because there will definitely be snow here. So shaggy and snowdrift. If other countries can fail in this matter, Switzerland will never. One minus is that they almost never celebrate the New Year, only Christmas. So, if you can afford to extend your vacation, then go to Switzerland for Christmas, and somewhere closer for New Year. If the holiday itself doesn’t bother you much, then at least go for the whole weekend; you can’t go wrong with nature.

Switzerland will take you skiing, give you a massage on ski resort and treat you to a cup of cocoa.

Heady Italy

Italians will first hang out with their family at home, and then go out to entertain you. Like in Poland.

Head to the Colosseum and Piazza Venezia. Here they organize concerts and offer fun right on the streets. The greatest concentration of people is always in Piazza del Poppolo. You should go there too. But if you are traveling to Italy for the taste sensations, then book a table in the central restaurant and enjoy delicious dishes that will definitely make your head spin. The chefs of Rome work wonders.

Alternative sea

Fine. Wet snow, cold weather and all these flashlights are not your thing. Then go to the sea. Here you will be greeted by an alternative reality with a warm beach, bright sun and all that is required of you is to put on a swimsuit. No mittens, just a bikini. Your option? Then read on.

Thailand is the most popular place. Choose either Phuket or Pattaya. They are the most civilized. I mean, they were very well organized to suit our needs. There is also Bangkok. Here everyone goes out shopping mall Central World and there they reprimand in unison last seconds of the year.

There is also Koh Phangan. They organize a great party there, attracting up to 30,000 people at once. You can imagine? Definitely without children, but with a loved one.

Maldives

This is a place of solitude. When you get here, you will remind yourself of a little pearl that has slammed shut in a shell from the entire civilized world. Right. Sometimes this is also necessary. There is no fun, holidays, banquets here. Only silence and mountains of sun.

Vietnam

We somehow, but in the winter months there can be heavy rains here, so your options are Phu Quoc, Phan Thiet, Vung Tau or Mui Ne. The Vietnamese will celebrate the New Year much later than us, in February, but when you arrive, they will give you such fun that you will be satisfied.

Dominican Republic

Something special happens here - fireworks, parties, dancing. This is a real beach holiday with a claim to active action. The resorts are not the most affordable, so we remembered the Dominican Republic by the way and moved on.

Cuba

Here the prices are low and the weather is always great. We offer this scenario for celebrating the New Year: first, eat your fill in the hotel restaurant, and then go to the general festivities on Cathedral Square. It is in the center of Havana.

Philippines

You can come here without a visa. Choose Boracay. The sea is warm, the beaches are white. If it’s expensive, then there is also Panglao or Bantayan.

Just for our readers, a few secrets - how to make a holiday abroad for the New Year holidays 2017 even cheaper:

Buy tickets in advance. Not at the very last moment, when their cost increases several times, even if you are flying to a neighboring city.
For those for whom the holiday itself is not important, but needs to save on tickets, return before New Year's Eve or immediately after it costs 3–4 times cheaper. We walked at night and went home - a good option for young people, for example.
Heading to Europe for shopping? Then you need to plan to return in mid-January, because all the sales start at the beginning of the year. The first two weeks are enough for shopping.

Perhaps this is all we can tell you about where to go on holiday for the New Year 2017 (abroad, inexpensive). Your holiday for the New Year holidays will definitely be successful if you think through the nuances, decide in advance where to celebrate and, most importantly, with whom. Happy holidays.

When planning to celebrate the New Year in Russia, please note that good hotels there are few here, so many people start booking New Year's holidays in March (!), most bookings occur in October, and in November there are no decent hotels left. However, you can “catch” something interesting in December, when cancellations of reservations appear. It turns out that it’s better not to take risks and plan the New Year holidays in advance - let our list of the best places to celebrate the New Year help you with this:

1. Fabulous New Year in Sochi + Krasnaya Polyana

Sochi is an excellent choice for celebrating the New Year. The weather is warm, the streets are beautifully decorated, and there is a festive atmosphere all around. And, most importantly, there is something to see in Sochi and where to go: Ice Palace V Olympic Village you can go ice skating, then go to the Amusement Park, visit the famous Arboretum, sail on a yacht or go to Krasnaya Polyana for alpine skiing. At the hotel, ask for excursions, for example, to Abkhazia to Lake Ritsa, Gagry, Pitsunda, or book an extraordinary one from local residents– this is much more interesting, but you also need to order in advance. However, many people travel around the surrounding area on their own, renting a car is cheap and you can choose not only the class of car, even a specific make and year of manufacture.

Where to stay in Sochi? Choose a sanatorium with full board (breakfast, lunch, dinner included) and with all amenities. Don’t take a completely “soviet” one, so as not to spoil your holiday with the dull appearance of shabby walls and lack of service. According to reviews from vacationers, the best sanatorium in Sochi is the Avangard sanatorium - inexpensive, cozy, with excellent service and a heated pool.

The Avangard sanatorium in Sochi is one of the best. #Sochi

Irina: “We lived during the New Year holidays in the Primorsky building.” Just wow. The sound of the waves in your room. Sea air. Silence, calm. No fuss. Best location in the city, how much we drove and walked - I haven’t seen anything better for relaxation and proximity to the sea.”

For those who love leisure, we recommend Krasnaya Polyana. The easiest way to get to Krasnaya Polyana is by train from Sochi and Adler, from the railway. station. Even if you don’t like skiing, you can have fun skiing on cheesecakes. And be sure to climb the mountains – the views are magnificent!
Ski resorts of Krasnaya Polyana: resort “Gorki Gorod”, “Gazprom”, “Rosa Khutor”.

Krasnaya Polyana for New Year in Russia

Do you want to get into a New Year's fairy tale? Then choose the fabulous Golden Tulip Rosa Khutor hotel - located in the Rosa Khutor mountain resort, just a 3-minute walk from ski lift. Even if the weather is bad, there is something to do here: go to the fitness center, relax in the sauna with a swimming pool, or take massage treatments.

Spend New Year's holidays in Krasnaya Polyana can be quite inexpensive, if you know the places :) For example, take a closer look at Hotel Inn Viktoriya with cozy wooden houses that you won’t want to leave - see prices.

Outdoor heated swimming pool, Grand Hotel Polyana

Do you want to go skiing and then swim in a warm pool overlooking the mountains? Then watch our unique one and relax in comfort!

Here are some more inexpensive special offers:

Krasnaya Polyana, prices

Skiing, unforgettable excursions to the most beautiful places Karelia, horseback riding through snowy forests, fun snowmobiling and even dog sledding - what better thing can you think of for a family holiday?

3. New Year in St. Petersburg

The main thing is to properly plan the New Year holidays in St. Petersburg. Keep in mind that best time for the Hermitage and a trip to the museums - December 28, 29 and 30, while everyone is buying gifts. From January 1, there is no point in wasting time on exhausting queues at museums, where you can stand for several hours; instead, it is better to stroll along the beautiful streets. During the New Year holidays, there are concerts and shows on the streets, so you can walk endlessly. Want more experiences? Arrange for yourself

In the photo: celebrating the New Year in St. Petersburg

Keep in mind that St. Petersburg on New Year's Day is a very popular place not only among Russians, but also among foreigners, so book your hotel well in advance - here is a list of the most, and - the best exquisite hotels, in which you seem to be transported to the era of Peter the Great, feeling the whole the splendor and splendor of those years. To fully experience the spirit of St. Petersburg, you can stay for a few days in inexpensive hotel, and at least for one night - in a luxurious one. After all, as the first week of the New Year goes, so will the whole a year will pass, - let at least a little luxury appear in your life in the coming year.

4. With children to Veliky Ustyug for the New Year

Veliky Ustyug for New Year, Russia

Do you prefer to meet New Year at home with the whole family? Great! But then, during the New Year holidays, the whole company can go to Veliky Ustyug. Children will be delighted with a trip to the homeland of Santa Claus. You can’t do it all in one day, have fun in the company of fairy-tale characters, see Father Frost’s palace, walk along the “fairy tale trail”, so come to Veliky Ustyug for at least a couple of days.
There are a lot of people during the New Year holidays, so book your hotel in advance - the best prices cm. .

5. New Year in Altai

Perhaps only in Altai can you still spend the New Year in Russia inexpensively, but at the same time bright and extraordinary. And both as a family and as a couple. What to do? Go skiing and skiing, organize snowmobile races, admire the beautiful views, and in the evenings warm up in the sauna, then spend a pleasant time by the fireplace, taking a break from the bustle of the city.

By the way, many modern tourist centers have now been built in Altai - look - so your vacation will be not only active, but also comfortable. Not everything yet Russian tourists they know about Altai, so prices, even on New Year’s, are low, and the quality of vacation is quite high - have time to enjoy an inexpensive, high-quality vacation :)
In Altai there are picturesque, respectable eco-hotels located away from noise, where there are no crowds of tourists, and prices are incredibly low - 3-4 times less than Sochi.
For example, in this secluded eco-hotel of European level at Altai prices:

Of course, you won’t find tours and trips to the most best places Altai. Such pearls are not for “package” tourists; You need to book and travel on your own. To get to Mountain Altai from Moscow or other Russian cities, there are several options:
– fly to Gorno-Altaisk (closest, there are direct flights, see “search for air tickets” in the column on the left). Then take a taxi, or better yet, arrange with the hotel to pick you up;
– fly to Novosibirsk, then take a bus to Biysk, and then take a minibus, bus or taxi.