Event tour
VIVA BRASLAV
- 5 days / 4 nights
- Vitebsk region
- Dates of the next festival to be confirmed
from $750 per person
approximately BYN 2,260 for a group of 15 Preliminary price
- Duration
- 5 days / 4 nights
- Region
- Vitebsk region
- Transport
- Minibus (Sprinter / Volkswagen) with driver for the entire route
- Accommodation
- Braslav: small hotels, guesthouses, lakeside glamping (early booking required); Minsk: 3–4★ hotels in the city centre
- Dates
- Dates of the next festival to be confirmed
Itinerary
5 days / 4 nights. Key event: VIVA BRASLAV festival. Format: event-ecological tour. Target audience: music tourists, family groups, eco-tourists. Group: 15–35 people. Transport: minibus / tour coach.
Day 1. Arrival in Belarus. Minsk — First Acquaintance with the Country
Throughout the day
- Arrival of tourists in Belarus (Minsk airport / railway station)
- Group meeting with the guide
- Transfer to a 3–4 star hotel in Minsk
- Check-in and rest time
Lunch (additional payment in basic package)
City tour of Minsk (3–3.5 hours):
- Independence Square
- Upper Town
- Trinity Suburb
- Island of Tears
- Independence Avenue (UNESCO ensemble)
Dinner — restaurant with national cuisine (additional payment in basic package)
Overnight stay in Minsk
Day 2. Minsk → Braslav. Festival Opening
07:30 — breakfast at the hotel
08:00 — departure from Minsk to Braslav
- Road ~4–5 hours
- Rest stop along the route
12:30 — arrival in Braslav
Lunch at a local restaurant (regional cuisine) (additional payment in basic package)
14:30 — check-in
- Hotel / guesthouse / glamping by the lake
- Short rest
16:30 — walking tour of Braslav:
- Lake Drivyaty embankment
- Church of the Nativity of the Virgin Mary
- Castle Hill (observation deck)
19:00 — evening program of VIVA BRASLAV festival (opening)
- Group tickets included
22:30 — return to accommodation
Overnight stay in Braslav
Day 3. Braslav Lakes + Festival Main Day
08:00 — breakfast
09:30–12:30 — excursion through Braslav Lakes:
- Boat tour (2–3 hours)
- Stops at observation platforms
- Guide’s narrative about Poozerye and glacial terrain
13:30 — lunch
- Fish dishes, local cuisine (additional payment in basic package)
15:00–17:30 — free time:
- Festival workshops
- Craft shops
- Swimming / rest by the lake
18:30 — main evening stage of VIVA BRASLAV festival
- Option to book VIP / group zones
23:00 — return
Overnight stay in Braslav
Day 4. National Park + Return to Minsk
08:30 — breakfast
09:30 — check-out
10:00–12:00 — visit to National Park
“Braslav Lakes”:
- Short hiking eco-trail
- Observation platforms
- Photo stops
13:00 — lunch (additional payment in basic package)
14:00 — departure to Minsk
18:30–19:00 — arrival in Minsk
Check-in at the hotel
Free evening / dinner on your own
Overnight stay in Minsk
Day 5. Historical Heritage and Departure
Breakfast
Excursion of your choice (depending on logistics):
- Mir Castle (UNESCO)
or
- Nesvizh Palace and Park Complex (UNESCO)
Lunch (additional payment in basic package)
Transfer to airport / railway station
End of tour and departure from Belarus
Included in the price
- Festival tickets
- Accommodation
- Breakfasts
- Excursions
- Transfers
Paid separately
- International travel or flights
- Visa and insurance
- Personal expenses
- Most lunches and dinners, unless the programme includes them
- Single-room supplement for group members
- Services beyond the route
A different hotel category, a guide in another language, extra meals, VIP transport or a group of more than 30 are priced individually.
Who leads the tours
BelDiscovery guides are Minsk-based historians and tour guides; the tourism managers stay in touch before and during the trip.
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Evgeny Medalinsky Historian, tour guide -
Rigina Sysoeva Tour guide, interpreter
Questions & answers
How much do I pay when booking?
The standard deposit is 50% of the tour price. For bookings less than 30 days ahead, non-refundable rates and holiday dates it can be higher, up to the full price. The exact amount is stated in the confirmation.
What if I cannot travel?
Rescheduling and refund terms depend on the timing and on which services have already been paid to suppliers. They are set out in the booking and cancellation terms, linked from the tour card.
Can the programme be changed?
Yes. The order of days and the set of sites adapt to your dates, group and interests, as long as the logistics and the bookings allow it.
Do you help with visas?
Yes. We check whether your citizenship and route call for a visa, choose the way to enter and prepare the visa support documents for a real trip. The decision to issue a visa rests with the authorised consular officer. See the Visa support section for details.
Can we have an interpreter?
Yes. The "from" price includes a Russian-speaking guide. A guide or interpreter in English, Spanish or another language is priced separately and confirmed against the dates.
What does "or equivalent" mean for a hotel?
A hotel of the same agreed category and comparable standard. The specific property is named in the confirmation.
Are the tours suitable for children?
It depends on the programme. For family trips we adjust the pace, the length of the excursions and the accommodation.
When is the best time to book?
Usually six to eight weeks ahead. For holidays, festivals and high season, earlier.
Tour enquiry
Leave your contacts — we reply within one business day and help with dates and details.
Still have questions?
Write or call the tourism desk — we answer during working hours.
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Ksiusha Isakova Tourism manager -
Anzhelika Kless Tourism manager
from $750 approximately BYN 2,260
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