The Russians were told the popular destinations of the golden autumn

Approximately one fifth of all bookings in Russia at the end of September and October accounted for autumn destinations. The Kaliningrad region, the Moscow region and the middle belt, Karachay-Cherkessia, Karelia, the Golden Ring and the Altai Mountains became the most in demand. This was reported to Izvestia on October 14 by the press service of the National Tour Operator Alean.

"The traditional golden autumn destinations accounted for about 20% of the total bookings for the end of September and October — the period of picturesque natural landscapes, when the change of seasons is most clearly visible. The top popular destinations for atmospheric travel include the Kaliningrad Region, the Moscow region and the Middle belt, Karachay-Cherkessia, Karelia, the Golden Ring, and Gorny Altai. A weekend (three nights) in a hotel with breakfast will cost an average of 17 thousand rubles for two people," the message says.

Golden autumn destinations, according to the tour operator, offer different travel formats. So, in the Moscow region, you can stay in a sanatorium, which is located on the territory of the estate, and combine walks through historical sites with full-fledged treatment. In turn, outdoor enthusiasts can choose the mountains of Karachay—Cherkessia and Altai Mountains. In Altai, in autumn, as noted, due to the slowing of the current, the confluence of the Chuya and Katun rivers is clearly visible, and Blue lakes form in the Katun riverbed.

In addition, tourists in the Kaliningrad region are attracted by the combination of European castle architecture with autumn landscapes and comfortable weather for promenades. In Karelia, there is accommodation at recreation centers with bath tubs, forest walks and a "quiet hunt" for mushrooms. According to the tour operator, an atmosphere of privacy and many photogenic panoramic locations await in small towns along the Golden Ring route.

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As for prices, they vary depending on the direction and format. In particular, in Kaliningrad, apartments will cost from 7.5 thousand rubles for two people without meals, and a hotel will cost from 16,770 rubles for two people with breakfast for three nights. Sightseeing tours with a visit to the Curonian Spit National Park cost from 43 thousand rubles for two people for three days.

In the Moscow region and the middle zone, three- and four-star hotels offer holidays starting from 31,400 rubles for three nights for two with three meals a day. The sanatorium on the territory of the estate will cost from 109,800 rubles for 10 days for two people with treatment.

In Arkhyz, three—star hotels cost from 12,075 rubles for three nights for two with breakfast, four-star hotels with full board - from 40.8 thousand rubles for three nights for two. In Karelia, recreation centers offer from 12 thousand rubles for two for three nights with breakfast, three—star hotels in Petrozavodsk - from 16.2 thousand rubles. A bus tour from St. Petersburg will cost from 52 thousand rubles for two people for four days and includes a sightseeing tour of Petrozavodsk, Ruskeala Mountain Park, Kivach Waterfall and hydroelectric power station.

In Gorny Altai, recreation centers cost from 20.5 thousand rubles for two people for five nights with breakfast, and sightseeing tours without transportation costs — from 103,401 rubles for two people for four days with a visit to Geyser Lake, Altai Mars and the confluence of Chuya and Katun. A bus tour from Moscow along the Golden Ring for two for three days costs from 51,980 rubles.

OneTwoTrip travel planning service noted a change in Russians' preferences when planning winter holidays on September 21. According to the service, the share of long-term foreign trips for the winter period increased, and Thailand, China, Vietnam, Indonesia and Japan were the leaders among the most popular destinations. Analysts also noted an increase in interest in five-star hotels and more flexible accommodation formats, including apartments and guesthouses.