Dolmen Tours and Vedic Russia Retreats-2024

01.05.24 2 Comments Posted by admin

Historical-cultural tourism is a form of tourism that focuses on the exploration and immersion in the history and culture of a specific place or region. It involves visiting historical landmarks, museums, architectural attractions, as well as participating in cultural events, festivals, and traditional celebrations.

Ecological tourism, or eco-tourism, is responsible travel to natural areas that promotes environmental conservation and sustainability.

Here, in the scenic foothills of Caucasus we combined both types of tourism to present you the dolmens, the oldest man-made structures on Earth, and also the concept of family homesteads, specifically in the form of ecovillages of Kin's domains or Ringing Cedars eco-villages, which have become a national idea in Russia over the past 20 years. The people who co-create their family homesteads (Kin's domains) prefer to live off the grid, close to nature. They offer a sustainable way of life and an alternative holistic education for their children, which also contributes to the improvement of our planet. Additionally, they aim to revive the old Russian spirit, pre-Christian Vedic Russia visions, traditions, and rituals.

Starting with dolmen tours (pilgrimages) in 2009, our efforts have evolved into Vedic Russia Retreats in the years 2014-2019. In 2020 due to pandemic restrictions we had to suspend our tours to dolmens and ecovillages of Kin's domains.

Today we are happy and proud to be able to introduce the Vedic Russia Eco & Historical & Cultural Tour once again! This tour includes visits to dolmens and other sacred places in the South of Russia, the opportunity to experience life in Russian family homesteads (kin's domains), as well as participation in Vedic Russia gatherings and festivals.

Basically Dolmen Tours and Vedic Russia spiritual Retreats are available for you in May, June, July, August, September and October. We are very flexible and are ready to discuss your requests and desires. YOU choose the month, duration and the dates! Contact Yuri at [email protected]

What do you get at dolmens?

Many wonderful, non-trivial, extraordinary and unusual things happen at Dolmens of Russia. You may experience disclosure of the potential you have been born with. Many people open themselves for new talents, they never had before - writing poetry, singing, dancing... some people paint wonderful pictures, all feelings are disclosed, inner vision and intuition are revealed... people realize their predestination, sometimes their life is completely changed and as a result, people come into harmony with themselves and with the Universe and start to perceive the Pulse of Life by their feelings. At dolmens you can ask questions, that are most important to you, you can make a wish or even ask for your dream to come true...

What do you get at Vedic Russia communities and gatherings?

• You experience life in Russian family homesteads (Kin's domains) staying with a family,
• You visit different kin's domains, learn about their life styles, ask your questions,
• You learn about Russian permaculture and biodynamic technics, off grid homesteadings approaches, power solutions etc.,
• You learn about slavic culture, Vedic Russia traditions and rituals,
• You enjoy traditional Russian (slavic) cuisine, vegetarian upon your request,
• You learn about eco-community alternative holistic education approaches.
• You may participate in many different festival activities upon your choice
• You will hear a lot of inspiring stories, participate in spiritual and transformational workshops.
• There is a beautiful Russian nature with hills and fields, waterfalls and streams, the city of Gelendzhik and the beaches of the Black sea waiting for you to explore!

How to get Russian visa.

To obtain the Russian tourist visa, usually you need a tourist invitation. The tourist invitation comprises a tourist voucher and a tourist reservation confirmation, sometimes these two documents may be united in one. These documents can be issued by a Russian travel agency, which is registred as a tourist company in Russia, has a registration in the Russian Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MFA), and has a reference number in MFA. All these data should be stated on the invitation.
The invitation was absolutely necessary to get Russian visa until the year 2023. But now we have good news for you: Nationals of 55 countries may be granted an electronic visa for upto 16 days to enter the Russian Federation. An e-visa is issued within 4 calendar days, including week-ends and bank holidays. There is no need for any invitations or confirmations. Just fill in the application form on the website. Please check this site for details: https://electronic-visa.kdmid.ru/index_en.html

Also please check this page for some aditional info: https://ecominded.net/how-to-get-russian-visa

How to get to the place.

Presuming you arrive to Moscow by plane, we suggest you to book a flight Moscow - Sochi using this site: https://www.trip.com/flights/moscow-to-adler/airfares-mow-aer/ Sochi - is the only airport in the South of Russia that is still working under the conditions of a SVO. Another option: you can book a train Moscow - Krasnodar.

When you arrive to Sochi, you can take a high-speed electric train "Lastochka" to Krasnodar. (4 hours on the train) The railway station at Sochi Airport is located on the 1st floor of the terminal and is just 50 metres from the airport entrance (sector C1). Please contact Yuriy at [email protected] to discuss alll details and ask questions.

Your dolmen tour begins at Krasnodar train station. And we will bring you back to Krasnodar train station at the end of the tour for return trip: Krasnodar -> Sochi -> Moscow -> Your Country

Tour cost: 1300 EURO for the regular 10 days Vedic Russia Ethno tour/retreat.
This includes all tour charges and costs in Russia: all transfers and transportation during the tour, food, accommodation, Translator's and Guide's services. Your airfares and train fares is not included. We ask you to pay 300 EURO deposit in order to book your space. The rest of the money are payable in one sum upon arrival to the place or may be paid beforehand upon your request. Let me assure you that you will have no hidden or extra costs to cover (everything is included) unless you decide to buy some souvenirs. :)

Short Tours (5-6 days)* are also available with the following costs:

760 EURO for 5 days tour/retreat.

900 EURO for 6 days tour/retreat.

* If you wish to discuss different number of days for your tour please contact Yury at [email protected]

Discounts. You may bring your children with you, children of all ages older than 6 are most welcome. A 30% discount is available for kids from 6 to 12 y.o. Family and group discounts are also available (3 or more persons).

Payment Options:

1. Click on Payment page link, select the payment option most suitable to you (Profee.com, wise.com, WU, ETH, PayPal) and send 300 EURO deposit payment to book your space.

2. If you wish to pay 300 EURO in Ethereum please contact Yury at [email protected] to get the exact amount in ETH.

Refund policy. The deposit is non-refundable but may be transferred to another date or to the next year upcoming tour upon your request. If you are not able to make the tour for any reason please let us know as soon as possible. The deposit is 100% transferrable provided you notify us no later than one month before the tour starts. The deposit is 50% transferrable provided you notify us later than one month before the tour starts. Please send all your enquiries and questions to Yuri at [email protected]