Solovetsky Islands from Petrozavodsk

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We invite you to a small but exciting trip to the Solovetsky Islands.

On the way from Petrozavodsk, you will visit the Center of shungite, where you will get acquainted with the mysterious mineral, and also visit the first nature reserve in Karelia.

And then you will recover by boat on the White Sea to Solovki, where you will walk through the Central manor of the monastery and hear the mysterious stories of these places.

Location

Republic of Karelia, Petrozavodsk

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Tour highlights

Famous Solovki

You will arrive by boat and spend two interesting days surrounded by incredible beauties

Kivach Nature Reserve

Admire the most famous waterfall of Karelia and the arboretum of Karelian birch

Stone Labyrinths

You can see dancing birches and labyrinths of stones on the picturesque shore of the White Sea

The Axe Mountain

You will learn the difficult history of this place and see the unique lighthouse church

The power of shungite

Visit the shungite relaxation room and get an incredible boost of energy

The Botanical Garden

You will visit the garden, which is located on the territory of the former monastery of the Makaryevskaya desert

Itinerary

Day 1 - Arrival in Petrozavodsk. The Shungite Center. Kivach Nature Reserve. Moving to Kem
Meeting with the guide at the Petrozavodsk railway station (the meeting point in the city can be changed by agreement). The guide will have a sign with the name of the tour on it.
Meeting of visitors by train No. 18 (Moscow — Petrozavodsk). If you arrive earlier, you will need to wait. For those arriving by later trains, a transfer to the location of the group will be organized, with partial loss of the program, without recalculation.
09:00-09:30 Start of the program.
Departure by bus to Kem (470 km).
Visit to the Shungite Center.
You will get acquainted with the mysterious mineral, here you will learn about the properties of shungite and its application, visit the shungite relaxation room, rest in which will give you an incredible charge of living energy.
After that, we will treat you to Karelian ivan tea.
On the way there is a country excursion to the Kivach Nature Reserve — the oldest in Russia and the first in Karelia. During the tour of the reserve you will see the most famous waterfall of Karelia — Kivach and the arboretum of the famous Karelian birch.
Lunch at the cafe is on the way.
Arrival in Kem, accommodation at the Prichal hotel, located on the shore of the White Sea (economy hotel, rooms with amenities).
Free time.

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Day 2 - Sea crossing to Solovki. The central manor of the monastery. Cape of Labyrinths
Early rise.
Breakfast in the hotel cafe.
Departure of the ship to Solovki.
Crossing the White Sea (2 hours on the way).
Arrival on the island. Transfer of things to the hotel.
A tour of the Central manor of the monastery.
Lunch at the cafe.
Accommodation in a hotel, standard rooms, with amenities.
A walk to the Cape of labyrinths on the picturesque shore of the White Sea. Here you can see dancing birches and labyrinths of stones.
Free time to buy souvenirs, visit shops.

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Day 3 - The axe Mountain. The Botanical Garden. Return to Kem
Breakfast in the hotel cafe.
Rooms are cleared by check-out time.
Things can be left in the hotel's luggage room.
Bus tour to Sekirnaya Mountain, where during the Solovetsky camps there was a penal isolation ward — a place of punishment for prisoners.
You will see a unique lighthouse church.
Excursion "Botanical garden — Makaryevskaya desert".
You will see one of the northernmost botanical gardens in Russia, which is located on the territory of the former monastery of the Makaryevskaya desert.
Lunch.
Free time.
Departure to 16:00, 19:00, 20:30.
Important! Please specify the required flight in advance.
Due to the limited number of seats on the ships, departure data must be provided no later than 2 weeks before the start of the tour. In the absence of data, the distribution is based on the residual principle — there may be delays for railway trains.
Transfer to Kemi railway station.
It is possible to book an additional one. overnight at the Prichal Hotel.

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Difficulty

Suitable for everyone

Tour organizer's comments

Before going on a tour, you need to take into account your physical fitness, as there will be many walking tours.

The tour is not recommended for participation if you have diseases of the musculoskeletal system. Not accessible to people in wheelchairs.

Accommodation

Guest House

1 night
Hotel

1 night

Comfort

Midscale

The tour includes accommodation in a hotel and a tourist complex.

The cost of the tour for 1 person, depending on the accommodation, RUB.:

	Berth + Solovetskaya Sloboda / Solovki Hotel / Shelter
Double room with amenities	34 400
Single room with amenities	46 500
Additional place	28 500

Discounts:

for children up to and including 9 years old — 3,300 rubles.;
for children under 17 years old inclusive — 300 rubles.
pensioners (women over 55 years old, men over 60 years old) — 300 rubles.

It is possible to book an additional one. overnight at the Prichal Hotel:

double room — 4,500 rubles.;
single room — 4,000 rubles.;
breakfast — 750 rubles.

Upon check-in of foreign citizens at the Berth tourist complex, a registration fee is charged (self-payment on site).

The Berth Tourist Complex in the city of Kem, it is located on the very shore of the White Sea in the village of Rabochiostrovsk, has 8 large cottages of various capacities and different levels of comfort.

Accommodation in the Berth tourist complex when traveling to Solovki, it is good that it is located right on the shore of the White Sea and additional movements to the port are not required.

The ship to Solovki departs from the Berth tourist complex and the travel time is only 2 hours.

Infrastructure: restaurant, bar, sauna, souvenir stand, outdoor guarded Parking lot.

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Solovki Hotel

Solovki Hotel is located in the village of Solovetsky, surrounded by forests and close to the shore of the White Sea. Nearby are the Cape of Labyrinths and the Solovetsky Monastery.

The hotel consists of five buildings built in a traditional Russian style. The administrative building houses a restaurant, a bar, a gift shop and a reception desk.

The hotel has 46 rooms of the "standard" and "junior suite" categories. The rooms are decorated in the style of wooden houses with mosquito nets on the windows. Each room has a private bathroom.

For seminars, trainings and conferences, the hotel has a conference room with all necessary equipment.

Arkhangelsk Airport is 240 km from the hotel, and the train station is 235 km away. There are several churches, a monastery and a Holy Lake within walking distance.

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Another option

Solovetskaya Sloboda Hotel

The Solovetskaya Sloboda Hotel is located in the very center of the village, just a three-minute walk from the world-famous Solovetsky Monastery and 187 meters from the Gulag Museum.

The hotel has 45 comfortable rooms, each of which offers guests a cozy and comfortable stay. The rooms have Wi-Fi, a sleeping place and a flat-screen TV. There is a billiard room and a library on site.

Breakfast is included in the room rate. The hotel's restaurant serves delicious local cuisine, as well as lunch and dinner. There is a restaurant with a bar on site.

For business events and banquets, the hotel has a spacious conference room equipped with everything necessary.

Solovetsky Port is a 20-minute walk from the hotel. The Courtyard Church of the Annunciation, the Solovetsky Monastery and the Assumption Church are within walking distance. The airport is 1.4 km away, and Kem Train Station is 54.2 km away.

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The hotel "Shelter"

The Shelter is a small hotel that has opened its doors cordially in the village of Solovetsky. Here you will have access to Wi-Fi and a sauna.

The rooms are decorated in a country style and have everything you need for a stay. The cozy atmosphere and homely atmosphere will make your stay as comfortable as possible.

If you wish, you can come to the guest house with a pet. Parking spaces are also available at no additional cost.

The area is great for cycling.

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Tour conditions

Group

up to 50 tourists

Minimum age

5 years old

Duration

3 days 2 nights

Group meets at

Republic of Karelia, Petrozavodsk

Included in price

accommodation in hotels according to the program;
meals specified in the tour program (2 breakfasts, 3 lunches);
entrance tickets to museums;
transportation and sightseeing services.

Paid extra

air and railway tickets to Petrozavodsk and back from Kemi;
meals not specified in the tour program;
extra night at the Prichal Hotel:
- double room — 4,500 rubles.;
- single room — 4,000 rubles.;
- breakfast — 750 rubles.;
the fee for registration of foreign citizens (all citizens except citizens of the Russian Federation) at the Prichal hotel (self-payment).

It's important to know

An identity document in an airtight package (for children — a birth certificate);
Compulsory medical insurance policy;
Comfortable shoes — sneakers or sneakers;
Waterproof, windproof jacket;
Raincoat;
A warm sweater or a warm tracksuit (sweatshirt, pants);
Sports trousers;
Lightweight headdress;
Bathing suit;
Sunglasses;
Personal hygiene items: soap, towel, toothbrush and toothpaste;
Repellents and remedies for mosquito and tick bites;
Personal first aid kit;
Photo and video equipment + sealed packaging for them in case of rain;
A small backpack (20-30 l).

When visiting holy places, please observe the dress code: women - skirt, shawl, covered shoulders; men — trousers (not shorts).

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Reviews

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Konstantin

26 Jul, 2024

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Grand tour of Karelia and the Solovetsky Islands, a very interesting and exciting tour. Comfortable accommodation and buses. Qualified guides. A competent, positive, responsible guide Vera Ivanovna. Thank you very much.

26 Jul, 2024