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Jenia Markova

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Weather

- Daytime: around -10°C to -20°C (14°F to -4°F)
- Nighttime: can drop to -25°C to -30°C (-13°F to -22°F), especially inland and away from the lake.

Currency and Payment

- Cash and Credit Cards:

• Cash: You can travel with cash and exchange it for Russian Rubles. One Riyal is equal to 25 Rubles.
• Credit Cards: Visa and Mastercard are not accepted in Russia. We strongly advise you to obtain a UnionPay credit card, which you can get from Alinma Bank or Alahli Bank and allows you to withdraw cash easily in Russia.

Entry Visa

Saudi Citizens needs to obtain a tourist evisa to enter Russia. Please visit the website for more info https://electronic-visa.kdmid.ru/index_en.html#home

Tips

Tipping in Russia :

1. Restaurants: A standard tip is around 10-15% of the total bill. Some restaurants may include a service charge, so it's essential to check your bill.

2. Hotels:Tipping hotel staff is customary. You can tip porters around 30-90 Rubbles per bag and leave a gratuity for housekeeping, typically around 60-120 Rubbles per day.

3. Tour Guides/Drivers: For guided tours or transportation services, tipping is appreciated. You can tip tour guides and drivers around 300 Rubbles per day, depending on the service.

4. Taxi Drivers:Tipping taxi drivers is common, and rounding up the fare is acceptable. 10% Maximum.

Adaptation During Travel

Remember, adaptation in travel means adjusting to new environments, cultures, and situations. Embracing these changes will enhance your experience and help you fully enjoy your destination.

Important information

- The schedule may change according to circumstances out of our control
- This trip require a minimum number of participants, we strongly advise to refrain from booking your flight until we confirm with you.
- Check-in at the hotel starts at 16:00 for early arrivals. You can leave your luggage at the hotel and enjoy your first exploration until check-in time