We do not guarantee that the agents listed will always give you the best prices so we recommend that you bargain and do not accept their prices unless you are satisfied.
Prices. There are three prices for hotels in Belarus, the cheapest price is usually only for Belarusians and is usually only a few dollars per night. The price for Russians and 'friends' of Belarus is usually only a few dollars more. The price for Westerners is very much higher. The spread for a good hotel in Minsk could be from $20 to $200 for a suite for Westerners (who are all rich!).
If you have friends or good contacts in Belarus let them book the rooms and they can often get a $45 room for the night for about $10 depending on their knowledge of the market.
Hiring a car in Belarus is prohibitive because few drivers have any insurance and car hire companies know this. If you know anybody in Belarus they will arrange your transport although it might be a bit primitive! I usually pay them about $100 for a week (this represents at least 8 weeks earnings). The petrol (gas) is very cheap about 40c (25p) per gallon so offer to pay this as well. They may refuse to accept this much so give them presents instead - a workman is worthy of his hire!
Remember that Belarus is GMT plus 2 hours. For example 12 noon in London is 2 p.m. in Minsk
The Belarusians are a very friendly people but their businessmen are difficult to deal with - be prepared to talk straight.
Belintourist is a state controlled travel agent - similar to Intourist in Russia.
They have good English speakers and are very helpful but watch the prices - it is your money. Ask for Nonna she is very helpful.
Tel. 00375 172 269 840/056 Fax. 00375 172 231 143
Address 19 Masherov Avenue
Minsk 220078, Republic of Belarus
Dr Igor Klevtsov - Director - speaks English although receptionist might not!
AlatanTour is an independent tour operator and offers many services.
E-mail mailto:alatan@alatantour.com
www.alatantour.com
Tel. 00375 172 891436 Fax 00375 172 261304
Address 21 J.Kupala Str.
Minsk, 220030, Republic of Belarus
Site http://www.belarustourist.minsk.by
E-mail: info@belarusrent.com
Site: http://www.belarusrent.com
Minsktourist Travel Company
Republic of Belarus
220004 Minsk, M.Tanka street 30
Details of hotels in Minsk, Mogilev, Gomel, Grodno
Site: http://www.minsktourist.com Site seems to be out of order
Incoming department tel: +375(17)211-20-31, 223-73-60
International tourism department tel: +375(17)223-82-66,223-97-91
Internal tourism department tel: +375(17)223-88-55, 209-43-21
Excursion department tel: +375(17)223-91-12, 223-72-08
Administrative department tel: +375(17)209-43-16, 223-73-60
fax: +375(17) 223-98-68, 211-20-31
Our travel company "Minsktourist" provides assistance in organizing tours to Belarus, including:
- visa support
- hotel reservation all over Belarus
- business-tours support (seminars, exhibitions, conferences)
- guide and interpreter services
- transfers, transportation services
- excursions programs
- recreation in health centers
- hunting and fishing
- entertainment programs
- translation of documents (English, German, French, Italian,
Polish, Russian, Spanish, Portuguese, Czech, Swedish, Slovak,
Serbian, Dutch, Romanian, Bulgarian)
Contact us to receive more detailed information!
Our phone numbers: +375(17)211-20-31, 223-73-60 or visit our web-site:
Iryna Spivak
Incoming Tourism Manager
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Our travel agency is situated in the Republik of Belarus in the city Brest.
We want to offer you tours and rest in Belarus, visa support, official registration,meeting, seeing off at the airport, on the border, transfer, transport, medical insurance, renting of cars, booking of hotels, camps, booking of tickets, services of accompanying persons, interpreters, guides, trips around Belarus, sightseeing, rest in National Parks of Belarus,hunting and fishingtours.
If you are interested in our co-operation, mail us please!
Tel./fax: 00375 162 204787
mob. 00375 296 207798 Travel agency TNK (Manager Irina Pashechka)
e-mail: info@tnkbelarus.com
www.tnkbelarus.com
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