The Story Behind Almas Russia
We introduce Gulf families and friends to Northern Russia, with Arabic-speaking hosts and time to enjoy each place.
Maria
Your Arabic-speaking host in St. Petersburg
For me, a good trip starts with a conversation: who is coming, what you want to see and what pace suits your family. Those details shape the program, from walks around St. Petersburg to Ladoga or the Arctic.
We are a small team. We discuss accommodation, meals and prayer breaks in advance, and explain the route’s limits: weather, long journeys and service availability.
Tell me about your trip. We’ll start with dates and preferences, then prepare a first itinerary.
Why Almas Russia
We live here
St. Petersburg, Karelia, Murmansk — these are our places. We guide them ourselves and know what works for families with kids.
Built around your group
Kids' ages, pace, what rest looks like for you — we shape the days around that. Changes before you fly and again on the ground.
No fuss on the road
Private transport, time to rest and places to stay along your route. Sometimes a quiet lakeside dinner is better than another sightseeing stop.
WhatsApp in the evening
Maria or Anna help clarify your travel plans. We aim to reply within 2 working hours: daily 09:00–21:00 Moscow time (UTC+3).
Our principles
Routes we know firsthand
We are based in St. Petersburg and drive these roads ourselves — we do not resell someone else's coach tour.
Your group only
A private minivan for 2–8 guests. No strangers sharing the ride, and no coach markup built into the price.
We reply in Gulf hours
We aim to reply within 2 working hours: daily 09:00–21:00 Moscow time (UTC+3). During your trip, your host stays reachable on your agreed channel.
Details agreed ahead
We discuss meals, accommodation and prayer breaks. If a request cannot be met along your route, we tell you before booking.
Comfort is in the preparation, not the price tag
In practice, that looks like this:
- Dietary requirements and available options discussed before travel
- Weather backup routes ready in advance, written into your itinerary
- Accommodation chosen for your route, budget and family’s needs
- A brief daily WhatsApp update: tomorrow's plan and who hosts you