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Have you dreamed of visiting Solovki for a long time, but are you lost in the multitude of programs and routes? A great solution would be a tour that truly brought together all the best in Solovki!

You will find a program with an excellent ratio of excursions and free time, and you may need it, for example, to ride a bike or rent a boat for a cruise on the lakes.

The tour is conducted daily from 1 person.

Location

Republic of Karelia, Kemsky district, Rabochostrovskoye rural settlement, Rabochostrovsk settlement

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Tour highlights

Gastronomic diversity

Get the opportunity to take part in a picnic on the shore of the White Sea and taste local shellfish

Getting to know Solovki

Take a sightseeing tour of the Solovetsky Monastery and an exciting walking tour of the village of Solovetsky

Axe Mountain

Visit one of the highest points of Bolshoy Solovetsky Island, with an unforgettable view from the top.

Itinerary

Day 1 - Arrival at Solovki. Solovetsky Monastery Tour
You must arrive in Kem no later than 07:00.
08:00 Departure from Rabochyostrovsk by boat towards the long-awaited Solovki.
10:00 a.m. We arrive on the island, where we are met and taken to the hotel to quickly leave our things and go on our first tour.
10:45 Sightseeing tour of the Solovetsky Monastery (2.5 hours).
Be careful: we cannot guarantee that this tour will not change your worldview forever. The monastery is not only a historical landmark, it is a monastery inhabited by monks, people who have withdrawn from secular society and devoted themselves to fasting and prayer. Even our visit to this place will be adjusted to its internal schedule.
We will visit the territory of the central complex of the monastery, active temples, monuments included in the UNESCO List, objects of economic activity and learn more about this difficult, as life, history.
14:00 — we rest and have lunch in a cafe, gain strength in the room. And, of course, we set aside free time for walking around the island, you can rent a bike at a rental point or look at the extraordinary views of the island.
In the evening we will have a picnic on the shore of the White Sea.
Picnic for an additional fee of 3000 rubles per person for a group of 10 people, for a different number of people the cost is on request.
Imagine: a table is set on the shore of the endless White Sea, you are chatting with friends, lighting a bonfire, and the chefs are preparing a real Pomeranian dinner.
The menu? Please: cod ear, fried herring, kelp salad, berry pickles, herbal tea, tinctures. Of course, herbs, berries, fish, and vegetables are grown, caught, and harvested here on the islands.

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Day 2 - Bolshoy Zayatsky Island. The long lip
We begin our second day of relaxation with a hearty breakfast, gathering strength for an eventful day of sightseeing.
09:30 Boat tour "Sights of Bolshoy Zayatsky Island" (3 hours).
Zayatsky Island is unique. It is special even in the list of Solovetsky Islands, because it offers an amazing panorama of the Solovetsky Monastery. A delicate floral and berry carpet, dancing birches and gray glacial boulders. An atmosphere of immense peace and happiness.
After we have satisfied our mental hunger, we go to satisfy our physical hunger — lunch and rest.
15:00 The second boat trip to the island of Long Bay for today (5 hours).
Did you know that there are mussels in the White Sea? They're big, fat, and delicious. On this boat trip, you will not only taste the local shellfish, but also learn how to catch them and cook them over a campfire.
A boat trip to Bolshaya Muksalma is generally a 5-in-1 excursion.
First of all, the boat trip along the picturesque Long Bay is wonderful.
Secondly, the grandiose man-made boulder dam with a length of more than a kilometer, which connects the islands of Bolshoy Solovetsky and Bolshaya Muksalma, is impressive.
Thirdly, we will be introduced to the history of the Sergiev Skete of the Solovetsky Monastery and will be surprised by the island landscapes.
Plus mussels and the atmosphere of a great sea adventure for families or groups of friends — easy, beautiful, informative.
We return to the hotel and plan how we will spend our free time and dinner.

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Day 3 - Sekirnaya Mountain. Holy Ascension Skete. Makaryevskaya Pustyn Botanical Garden
Traditionally, the morning begins with a delicious breakfast and packing for excursions.
09:30 Bus and walking tour "Sekirnaya Mountain. Holy Ascension Skete" (5.5 hours).
Is it possible to find a more secluded, peaceful and contemplative place in this world? The hermitage is active, and everyone who comes here has a chance for a special encounter with a person who knows something more about our world.
We will visit one of the highest points of Bolshoy Solovetsky Island, Mount Sekirnaya, from the top of which you can enjoy an unforgettable view of the northern part of Bolshoy Solovetsky Island and the White Sea.
We will learn the history of the monuments of the current Holy Ascension Skete, where there was a penal isolation unit during the time of the Solovetsky camp.
Tip: don't forget to take a picture with the unique lighthouse church, which became a penal isolation unit during the time of the ELEPHANT.
Next, we head to the most beautiful place – the "Botanical Garden – Makaryevskaya desert".
We will visit one of the northernmost botanical gardens in Russia, which is located on the territory of the former Makaryevskaya desert, see unique plantings and a stunning view of the ensemble of the Solovetsky Monastery, opening from Alexandrovskaya Hill.
14:00 — Have a delicious lunch.
We have some free time, we can just go for a walk or, for example, rent a boat and go for a walk along the lakes and canals of Solovki.

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Day 4 - The History of the Solovetsky Archipelago Tour
08:00 We have breakfast, pack our things and hand over the keys to the rooms that have become our own.
Guided tour "The history of the Solovetsky Archipelago" (3 hours).
An exciting walking tour is dedicated to the part of the island that is located behind the monastery walls, in the world.
Like an ancient scroll, the Solovetsky stories unfold in the southern part of the village, and from the guide's words, century after century, the modern world grows.
The final lunch.
15:00 The transfer takes us to the pier, where everything happens the same as on the road ahead.
16:00 Departure to Rabochiostrovsk.
Arrival at 18:00, the end of the program.
Departure from Kemi is not earlier than 19:00.

Difficulty

Suitable for everyone

Accommodation

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Hotel, Guest House

4 nights

Comfort

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Upscale

The tour includes accommodation in a hotel or private sector.

Delivery to Solovki from Rabochiostrovsk and back by high-speed skimmer is possible for 1 hour and 20 minutes on the way at a time convenient for you (on request).

Cost per 1 person, depending on the accommodation, rub.:

Hotel	Double occupancy	Single occupancy
"Shelter" (without lunch)	41 500	52 700
"Solo Nord"	44 000	53 700
Guest house on Florensky	45 500	56 700
"Solovetskaya Sloboda"	55 000	76 600
Solovki Hotel	56 200	79 100
Private sector (without power supply)	34 000	—

Solo Nord Hotel

Solo Nord Hotel is located in the center of the village, near the marina and the airport, next to the tour desk.

From the windows of the hotel you can see the main attraction of Solovki: the Solovetsky Kremlin.

All this is combined with northern hospitality, comfortable rooms, and good food.

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Solovetskaya Sloboda Hotel

The Solovetskaya Sloboda Hotel is located in the central part of the village, 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 the opportunity to choose the most suitable accommodation option. All rooms are equipped with 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 lunches and dinners for an additional fee. There is a restaurant with a bar on site.

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

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The Priyut Hotel

In the village of Solovetsky there is a small hotel "Shelter", which welcomes guests with pleasure. Here you can use the Wi-Fi and use the sauna.

The rooms are decorated in country style and equipped with everything necessary for a comfortable stay. You can relax and unwind in a cozy and homely atmosphere.

If you are traveling with a pet, you can take it with you. Parking is provided free of charge.

This place is great for cycling.

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"On Florensky Street"

Brick cottage in the southern part of the village. Solovetsky, at 5 min. walking distance from the Kremlin.

Cozy double and triple rooms, equipped with bathroom and shower.

The maximum capacity is 11 people.

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The Solovki Hotel

The Solovki Hotel is located in the village of Solovetsky, surrounded by forests, near the coast of the White Sea. The Cape of Labyrinths and the Solovetsky Monastery are located near the hotel.

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

The hotel has 46 rooms of the categories "Standard" and "Junior Suite". The rooms are decorated in the style of wooden houses, with mosquito nets on the windows. Each room has a private bathroom.

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

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The private sector

2-3-room comfortable apartments in residential two-storey wooden houses in the center of the village.

Shared accommodation, shared bathroom and kitchen.

The price is indicated without breakfast.

Tour conditions

Group

From 1 to 40 tourists

Minimum age

7 years old

Duration

4 days 3 nights

Group meets at

Republic of Karelia, Kemsky district, Rabochostrovskoye rural settlement, Rabochostrovsk settlement

Included in price

hotel accommodation;
group tours according to the program;
transfers according to the program;
meals specified in the program (3 breakfasts, 4 lunches).

Paid extra

railway tickets to Kemi and back;
tickets Rabochostrovsk – Solovki – Rabochostrovsk – 3600 rub/person one way;
non-commission dinners;
picnic on the first day of the tour – 3000 RUB/person. for a group of 10 people, for a different number of people, the price is on request.

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Railway tickets are not included in the price of the tour. You can purchase them yourself or contact us for help.

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Olga Fateeva

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5 Nov, 2024

I really enjoyed the trip—thanks to the tour managers! Everything was well-organized and clearly planned. I especially appreciated how quickly they responded to any questions I had and explained everything patiently. Even though I was traveling solo, all the excursions felt lively and engaging. It was a bit disappointing that the last tour was canceled, but I appreciated the advance notice, which gave me the chance to arrange a visit on my own. I’ll definitely recommend you!

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