What can I spend my money on during the activity programmes?
During the trip you will have the opportunity to buy local souvenirs, arts and crafts, ethnic carvings in wood and bone, some extra food and drinks, maps, books etc. go to the top Can I use my Visa Card and/or Travelers Cheques in regional Russia? Credit cards are not widely accepted in stores apart from those in Moscow and St. Petersburg. However, there are bank machines in all cities in Russia where you may withdraw money from your credit or debit card with your PIN number. Without a PIN you may withdraw money on your credit card from local banks but normally a commission of 2% is charged. You may use the following Travelers Cheques: VISA, American Express and Thomas Cook. The bank commission on these cheques is around 3%. It should be noted that most banks are unfamiliar with Traveler’s Cheques and therefore cashing them is an ordeal. In any case you should have some ready cash on hand in US Dollars / Euros when you come to Russia. Please note that you might have problems exchanging
