Siberia tours offered in Australia

Sydney, Australia-based tour company 56th Parallel is now offering Siberian wilderness adventures together with tours combining a blend of Russian and indigenous culture and vibrant city life.

Founder Michael Schneider says he began by taking groups of friends on adventure holidays to the region and making connections with people in the local tourism industry.

The company now takes its guests to some of the most picturesque destinations in Siberia while providing a level of comfort far beyond what most people associate with Siberia.

The company offers a range of itineraries catering to all tastes, from action-packed 'adrenaline' tours through to more leisurely experiences based around exploring Siberia's ancient and modern cultures, customs and cuisine. Customised, private itineraries are also available.

Siberia's extraordinary vastness and its diverse geography means the choice of activities on offer is unparalleled.

In winter, Siberia offers skiing and snowboarding at world-class resorts and spectacularly remote, crowd-free mountain slopes. Guests are able to add a distinctly Russian flavour to their tours, with experiences such as the banya (Russian sauna), hovercraft rides, husky dog sledding, Russian ballet performances and vodka tasting.

A summer tour makes the most of Siberia's warm sunshine and offers the opportunity to hike in the taiga forest, go rafting and rock climbing, kayak along the rugged Pacific coast, or cruise the turquoise blue waters of Lake Baikal, the oldest and deepest lake on earth.

In addition, the 2014 Winter Olympics in Sochi is set to give Russia a massive tourism boost. Within Siberia, a flurry of new developments from major international hotels mean Siberia is more able than ever to welcome travellers of every persuasion.

Siberia tours offered in Australia

Sydney, Australia-based tour company 56th Parallel is now offering Siberian wilderness adventures together with tours combining a blend of Russian and indigenous culture and vibrant city life.

Founder Michael Schneider says he began by taking groups of friends on adventure holidays to the region and making connections with people in the local tourism industry.

The company now takes its guests to some of the most picturesque destinations in Siberia while providing a level of comfort far beyond what most people associate with Siberia.

The company offers a range of itineraries catering to all tastes, from action-packed 'adrenaline' tours through to more leisurely experiences based around exploring Siberia's ancient and modern cultures, customs and cuisine. Customised, private itineraries are also available.

Siberia's extraordinary vastness and its diverse geography means the choice of activities on offer is unparalleled.

In winter, Siberia offers skiing and snowboarding at world-class resorts and spectacularly remote, crowd-free mountain slopes. Guests are able to add a distinctly Russian flavour to their tours, with experiences such as the banya (Russian sauna), hovercraft rides, husky dog sledding, Russian ballet performances and vodka tasting.

A summer tour makes the most of Siberia's warm sunshine and offers the opportunity to hike in the taiga forest, go rafting and rock climbing, kayak along the rugged Pacific coast, or cruise the turquoise blue waters of Lake Baikal, the oldest and deepest lake on earth.

In addition, the 2014 Winter Olympics in Sochi is set to give Russia a massive tourism boost. Within Siberia, a flurry of new developments from major international hotels mean Siberia is more able than ever to welcome travellers of every persuasion.