ABOUT US

East West Tours was opened in 1991 as a licensed travel agency and tour operator to Russia and neighboring countries which became independent after the fall of the Soviet Union.  Due to our “Russian” background, first-hand personal life experiences and extensive travel we have soon become the leading experts in these destinations.

We have numerous direct business contacts and partners overseas who help us develop and implement our tours therefore we can offer the best professional advice combined with great service and the best rates in the industry.

As a licensed tour operator, we accommodate both individual and group travel. Our comprehensive services include competitive airfares, cruises, hotel stays, car rentals, rail passes, city packages, adventure travel and self-drive tours for independent travelers.

In addition we offer excellent escorted group programs to Russia, Ukraine and the Baltic States. All our tours are guaranteed departures so you are always confident that the tour of your dreams will not be cancelled.

One of our main areas of expertise is students’ travel and we are proud to have arranged tours to Russia for one of the best schools in the United States.

Our goal is to design and deliver superior programs and services that always exceed our clients' expectations. Our Group Travel department is increasingly in demand, and we take special pride in creating memorable, custom itineraries.

Since 1997 we became part of Bridges Unlimited Inc. and overtime our services have expanded to Scandinavia, India and the Middle East.

Our physical address:

East West Tours

18518 Bothell Way NE, Suite B

Bothell, WA 98011 

Toll Free  800 - 776 - 3341

 

MEET OUR STAFF

 Dora

Dora Rozet President
dora@east-west-tours.com

President and founder of Bridges Unlimited Inc. since 1992, Dora was born in Vilnius, Lithuania and immigrated to the United States in 1988. She has 10 years of experience as a tour leader in Moscow and St. Petersburg as well as 20 years in the travel industry in the United States. Her specialty is large groups and private tours to Russia and the Baltics.

 

 Rajiv

Rajiv (Bobby) Sawhney Travel Agent
bobby@east-west-tours.com

Rajiv was born in India and educated in Latvia. He has lived in Russia, Latvia, Germany, Sweden, Finland, and the United Kingdom. His high tech aptitude and computer skills make him an invaluable part of our team. Rajiv is responsible for planning individual packages and corporate travel. He also handles airfare as well as tours to the Baltic countries, Russia, and Ukraine.

 

 Alexander

Alexander Vilkevich Travel Agent
alex@east-west-tours.com

Alex is originally from Uzbekistan but has lived in the US for half of his life. He has been with East West Tours for 14 years. Alex's areas of expertise are Moscow and St. Petersburg, as well as the Baltic countries, but his work becomes fun when he helps clients with their trips to Mexico, as this is one of his personal favorite travel destinations.

 

 Susie Main Travel Agent

Susie Main Travel Agent
susie@nordicsaga.com

Susie  has been working in the tour industry for over 30 years. Her main are of expertise in Scandinavia and Baltic States, she traveled extensively in the are and has a first hand knowledge of Scandinavian and Baltic countries, as well as Russia, especially St. Petersburg.

 

 Alexander

Amanda Aude Writer/Social Media Manager/Assistant
amanda@east-west-tours.com

Amanda is the newest member of the East West Tours team. Her lifelong passion for writing, deep love of travel, and personal interest in social media help keep our office current, fun, and connected. Originally from the Midwest, Amanda previously resided in Washington, DC before calling Seattle her home.

  

 Masha Ganina Tour Guide in St. Petersburg, Russia

Masha Ganina Tour Guide in St. Petersburg, Russia

Masha has been working in the tour industry for over 15 years. As an English-speaking guide, Masha has lots of experience working with visitors of all ages and backgrounds and she strives to make sure their stay in Russia is a pleasant one. Her friendly demeanor and interesting way of sharing her knowledge of St. Petersburg with people from around the world is something that makes her an imporant part of our team. 

testimonials
I wish to thank you for all your help in planning our trip from St. Petersburg to Moscow. All went very well. The train ride was uneventful. We did need some assistance from the concierge at our hotel in St. Petersburg in deciphering the signs in the railroad station. We had her write our the words "departure" and "arrival" in Russian, so we would know what track our train would be leaving.