The magic of the Solovetsky Islands

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We invite you to an exciting trip to Solovki, a unique archipelago where the natural beauty of nature is intertwined with a rich history.

Discover secluded corners, ancient temples and mysterious labyrinths — here every step is imbued with the spirit of the ages.

Immerse yourself in the unique atmosphere of the Solovetsky Kremlin, Bolshoy Zayatsky Island and other interesting places, where you will learn about the secrets and wonders of the amazing archipelago.

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G. Kem

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Tour highlights

Architectural masterpieces

You will visit the territory of the Solovetsky historical and Cultural Complex, which is included in the UNESCO World Heritage List

Bolshoy Zayatsky Island

Visit a large pagan sanctuary, stone labyrinths, monuments of St. Andrew's Hermitage and Russia's first stone harbor

Guided tours to suit your taste

Get the opportunity to choose two of the most interesting excursions from the six available

Itinerary

Day 1 - Arrival in Kem
Arrival in Kem by train No. 92.
Meeting with the guide at the entrance to the station building from the platform. The guide will meet you with a sign.
Transfer to the hotel.
Placement. Rest.
Day 2 - Solovetsky Kremlin and walking tour "The History of the Solovetsky Archipelago"
Boarding the ship.
Transfer to Solovki by the White Sea.
Arrival at Solovki. Transfer of things to the hotel.
Sightseeing tour of the Solovetsky Kremlin (duration of the tour is 2 hours and 45 minutes).
The tour introduces the history of the Solovetsky Monastery. You will visit the territory of the central complex of the monastery, active temples, monuments included in the UNESCO World Heritage List, objects of economic activity of the monastery.
Lunch at the cafe.
Walking tour "The history of the Solovetsky Archipelago" (duration 3.5 hours).
The main natural and geographical features of the archipelago, information about the local flora and fauna, rare phenomena observed on the islands are what we will start with, and what first of all makes Solovki unique.
Next, you will see the monuments of the village of Solovetsky with a story about the main historical epochs of Solovki: from the appearance of the first people on the islands in the VI millennium BC (stop at Cape Labyrinths) to the events of our time.
"Solovki as a mirror of Russian history" – this idea "runs through the guide's narrative like a red thread.
The fascinating story unfolds the secret scroll of the Solovetsky chronicle, which tells about the regular participation of the islands in significant events for the Fatherland and their influence on their course. Builders of mysterious labyrinths, harsh Orthodox ascetics, prisoners of Solovetsky prisons are the main characters of this story.
Pedestrian crossing to the hotel.
Placement. Rest.

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Day 3 - Bolshoy Zayatsky Island
Breakfast at the hotel.
Meeting with the tour leader at the reception.
A pedestrian crossing to the tour desk.
Excursion "Sights of the Big Hare Island" (duration of the tour is 3 hours).
Boat trip to Bolshoy Zayatsky Island. You will visit the largest pagan sanctuary of the II-I millennia BC, see stone labyrinths, a complex of religious and funerary structures, Russia's first stone harbor, monuments of St. Andrew's Hermitage.
Free time.
For those who wish, optional excursions are offered for an additional fee.
Additional excursions are booked and paid for when buying a tour, the number of seats is limited.
As part of the tour, you can book no more than two additional excursions out of 6 available:
"Top Island" (duration 2.5 hours). Connoisseurs of serenity, tranquility and silence, as well as photographers – this sea trip is for you!
"Sea trip "Cape Beluzhy"" (duration 2 hours). A sea trip to the Beluzhy Cape will be remembered by every minute: The cape's water area is one of the few places on the planet where you can observe whales in the wild.
"The archipelago of the Body – the world of ancient man" (duration 5 hours). Get ready to experience a storm of emotions: a sea crossing on speedboats, landing on the rocky shore of the German island and a 30-minute ascent to the highest point of the White Sea water area (130 meters).
Detailed descriptions of the excursions can be found in the "Important to know" section.
Day 4 - Free time or excursions for an additional fee
Breakfast at the hotel.
Room release. Things are handed over to the luggage room.
For those who wish, optional excursions are offered for an additional fee.
Additional excursions are booked and paid for when buying a tour, the number of seats is limited.
As part of the tour, you can book no more than two additional excursions out of 6 available:
"Solovetskaya Dam" (duration 2-2.5 hours). The route allows you to approach the dam from the southern side of the archipelago, revealing completely unknown views of the famous monument.
"Malaya Muksalma" (duration 3-3.5 hours). You will have the opportunity to observe the harsh life of the White Sea fishermen and feel the peculiar brutal spirit of this place.
Excursion "Long Guba" (duration – 4/5 hours). An exciting ecological boat trip along the Long Guba Bay – the "inner sea" of Solovki, where even in stormy weather there are rarely disturbances.
Detailed descriptions of the excursions can be found in the "Important to know" section.
Pedestrian crossing to the pier. Baggage transportation to the pier.
Departure to the mainland.
Arrival in Rabochiostrovsk.
Accommodation at the hotel.
Day 5 - Departure home
Breakfast in the hotel cafe.
Room release.
Group transfer to Kemi railway station to trains No. 015, No. 91.
Departure by train home.

Difficulty

Suitable for everyone

Accommodation

Hotel

4 nights

Comfort

Midscale

The tour includes accommodation in a hotel.

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

The usual dates are:

Hotel	Double room	Single room	Additional place
Solo Nord, Standard room	51 500	65 000	49 100
Solovetskaya Sloboda, Standard room	57 000	—	45 200
Solovki Hotel, Standard room	58 200	76 000	—

Peak dates are 18-22.08.2024:

Hotel	Double room	Single room	Additional place
Solo Nord, Standard room	51 500	65 000	49 100
Solovetskaya Sloboda, Standard room	62 300	—	50 500
Solovki Hotel, Standard room	63 500	81 300	—

Discounts:

for children under 18 years of age – 2,000 rubles/person.;
for those leaving Kemi on the eve of the end of the tour (on the day of return from Solovki) – 2,500 rubles. for double occupancy.

Solovki Hotel

The Solovki Hotel is the most comfortable hotel on the Solovetsky Islands. It is located in one of the most picturesque places of the archipelago on the shore of the bay, a 5-minute walk from the famous Solovetsky Monastery and the ancient pagan sanctuary.

The hotel is designed in a traditional Russian style and was built in 2003 using the technology of northern craftsmen.

The hotel is located in 6 buildings, 5 of which are designed to accommodate guests (4 buildings with 20 seats and 1 with 12 seats), and in the sixth there is an accommodation service, a bar and a restaurant.

Standard double room.

The area is 12 m2.

In the room:

2 beds;
2 bedside tables;
folding table;
chairs;
There is a wardrobe at the entrance;
the bathroom is equipped with a shower cabin, toilet, sink, water heater, mirror and heated towel rail;
there is a hairdryer and a sachet with toiletries;
bottled water.

Standard single room.

In the room:

one single bed;
bedside table with a table lamp;
chair;
chest;
folding table;
There is a wardrobe at the entrance;
the bathroom is equipped with a shower cabin, toilet, sink;
the bathroom has a hairdryer, a set of disposable hygiene products (soap, shampoo, shower gel).

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Another option

"Solovetskaya Sloboda"

The Solovetskaya Sloboda Hotel is located a three-minute walk from the Solovetsky Monastery and is a four-storey building with a facade stylized as ancient brickwork.

On the ground floor there is a restaurant with a bar and a banquet hall. The rooms are decorated in neutral tones, using wooden panels, and are equipped with LCD TVs with satellite channels.

All rooms at the hotel have a private bathroom with free toiletries.

The area and design of the rooms correspond to the European standard. It offers free wireless Internet access (Wi-Fi) in the rooms and restaurant of the hotel, a souvenir kiosk and a tour center.

During the day, meals are served according to a pre-approved menu, in the evening the restaurant operates on an A-la carte menu.

Alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks can be purchased at the restaurant's bar.

The restaurant has a cozy banquet hall with 24 seats, where you can celebrate a family or corporate holiday.

Standard (max. 2+1).

The area is 20 sq. m.

It is located on 1-2 floors.

In the room:

2 separate beds 90x200 or one double bed;
2 bedside tables;
Desktop;
chairs;
luggage racks
There is a wardrobe at the entrance;
the bathroom is equipped with a shower, toilet, sink, water heater, mirror and heated towel rail;
there is a hairdryer and a sachet with toiletries;
it is possible to put one extra bed.

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"Solo Nord"

Solo Nord Hotel is located 400 meters from the central architectural complex of the Solovetsky Kremlin, in the center of the village of Solovetsky.

This is one of the oldest hotels in Solovki. It is a two-storey building built of wooden beams, with an extension made of the same material.

Standard double room.

The area is 18 sq. m.

The room consists of one room and a small hallway.

The room is equipped with modern comfortable furniture.

The room has:

two 1.5-double beds;
two bedside tables;
Desktop;
The carpet;
the room has a bathroom with a shower;
The room is designed for two people.

Single standard room.

The area is 16 sq. m.

One-room room, designed to accommodate 1 person.

In the room:

single bed;
bedside table;
table;
chairs;
clothes hanger;
bathroom with shower;
Wi-Fi.

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"Kemka"

The Kemka Hotel is located on the outskirts of the city of Kemi, in an ecologically clean area, on the banks of a luxurious river in a beautiful forest area.

The hotel offers an optimal combination of comfort, peace and quiet. The hotel has 28 rooms (2-bed, 3-bed, extra places and suites), parking, cafe, laundry, free Wi-Fi, barbecue / barbecue.

Each standard room of the hotel has: a bed (double or single beds), bedside table, table, chair, TV, mirror. The bathroom includes a shower room, bathroom, towels, a magnifying mirror, as well as bath toiletries.

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Another option

The Berth Tourist Complex

The Prichal Hotel is located 12 km from Kem Railway Station. This is the largest hotel complex in the Kemsky district of the Republic of Karelia, with 8 cottages. It offers 93 rooms with 190 beds. Each cottage is designed for a certain category of tourists, depending on the wishes and available budget.

The port from where boats and motor ships depart to Solovki is located 100 meters from the hotel.

Another option

Mini-hotel "Kem"

The inexpensive mini-hotel "Kem" is located in the center of the city of the same name. The five-storey building is located opposite the railway station. There are canteens, an ATM and shops nearby. A river and a sandy beach can be reached in a few minutes.

There is a parking lot in the courtyard. The shared kitchen has a coffee machine, cooler, stove, kettle and refrigerator.

Free Wi-Fi is available in public areas. Pets are allowed for an additional fee.

It offers double and triple rooms "economy" and "standard". The windows offer views of the city. The economy rooms do not have a private bathroom. Guests can use the TV.

Another option

Yuma Park Hotel

In the northern part of Karelia, in the city of Kem, there is a cozy park hotel.

Each room is decorated with special attention to detail.

The hotel provides rooms for people with disabilities.

Each room has a separate entrance, which provides maximum fresh air and a minimum of intersections with other guests.

In the cafe "Pomorskoe" you can taste dishes of Pomor and Northern cuisine.

The complex also has a park area with eco-friendly playgrounds and sports grounds, the elements of which are made of wood.

For the convenience of guests, there is a 24-hour front desk and private parking.

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Tour conditions

Group

up to 35 tourists

Minimum age

2 years old

Duration

5 days 4 nights

Group meets at

G. Kem

Included in price

tour service;
transportation services on the route;
entrance tickets to the display objects;
hotel accommodation in rooms of the selected category;
meals included in the tour program (4 breakfasts, 1 lunch);
the tour leader's job.

Paid extra

air and railway tickets to Kem and back;
meals not included in the tour program;
guided tours for an additional fee:
- "Island Top" — 3,500 rubles/person.;
- "Cape Beluzhy boat trip" — 3,500 rubles/person.;
- "The archipelago of the Body — the world of ancient man" — 4,500 rubles/person.;
- "Solovetskaya dam" — 3,000 rubles/person.;
- "Malaya Muksalma" — 4,500 rubles/person.;
- excursion "Long Lip" — 3,500 rubles/person.
transfers outside the program.

It's important to know

Medical preparations for individual needs.

Documents:

passport;
insurance policy (medical).

Comfortable sports shoes:

sneakers or moccasins, but not new, but familiar and comfortable;
replacement shoes (light running shoes or sneakers).

Sportswear for hot and cool weather:

The jacket is windproof, waterproof;
raincoat;
warm tracksuit (sweatshirt, pants);
T-shirts with long (from sunburn) and short sleeves;
sports trousers;
shorts;
socks.

Headgear:

cap;
panama hat (with a visor).

A bathing suit.

Personal hygiene products.

Useful equipment:

small backpack (20-30 l);
a flashlight with spare batteries;
sunscreen (required);
sunglasses.

For photo and video equipment, take care of airtight packaging in case of rain.

Be sure to have warm clothes for a boat trip, mosquito repellent.

Additional excursions are booked and paid for when buying a tour, the number of seats is limited.

As part of the tour, you can book no more than two additional excursions out of 6 available:

"Top Island" (duration 2.5 hours).

Connoisseurs of serenity, tranquility and silence, as well as photographers – this sea trip is for you!

In half an hour, a high-speed boat will take you to the tiny island of Bolshoy Top in the middle of the boundless sea, where there is a lighthouse marking the dangers for large ships.

On the neighboring Small Top, far from the standard tourist routes, pomeranians and terns nest, and seals, ringed seals and sea hares rest in good weather.

The islands are covered with a tundra carpet, the "northern ginseng" grows here and the largest quartzite slab on the White Sea is located – sparkling milk crystals covered an area of about 30 square meters. And don't forget: the main principle of communication with untouched wildlife is "Don't touch anything!".

In the absence of unrest at sea, landing on an unequipped shore takes place! When planning to take part in this excursion, please count on your strength to be able to jump off the bow of the boat onto land.

Boat trip "Cape Beluzhy" (duration 2 hours).

Belugas – white northern whales, peaceful inhabitants of the Arctic Ocean – come to the White Sea in the summer. A sea trip to Beluga Cape will be remembered by every minute: The cape's water area is one of the few places on the planet where you can observe whales in the wild.

Since mid-June, at low tide at sea, whale mating games, the birth and upbringing of cubs take place here. There is also a station of oceanographers who have the opportunity to observe these beautiful creatures every day.

Do not miss your only opportunity to look into the eyes of whales, to feel the power and beauty of these amazing marine mammals.

Note: delivery to the shore of Cape Beluzhy is carried out by sea boat. The observation of belugas depends on the time of the sea tides, since the favorable observation time is low water.

"The Archipelago of the Body – the world of ancient man" (duration 5 hours).

Get ready to experience a storm of emotions: a sea crossing on speedboats, landing on the rocky shore of the German island and a 30-minute ascent to the highest point of the White Sea water area (130 meters).

You are in the heart of the Archipelago of the Body nature Reserve! On the rise, climatic zones change from taiga to tundra, the outline of the rock looks at the traveler like a frog, then a shaman, and from the top an impressive panorama opens: Solovki, Karelian skerries and placers of the White Sea archipelagos.

During the trip, you will get acquainted with the archaeological heritage of the island and the ancient sanctuary – the mysterious Seid plateau – a "collection" of megaliths, mysterious stones of the North, left to us by the first inhabitants.

Among this splendor, enjoy the serene silence and the endless expanses of the sea, feel the special energy of the Bodies. In the absence of civilization, the world freezes and gives you the opportunity to feel and hear yourself... You can reach the heavens here!

When planning to participate in this excursion, please count on your strength to be able to jump off the bow of the boat onto the cliff.

"Solovetskaya dam" (duration 2-2.5 hours).

The most grandiose construction of Solovki after the Solovetsky Kremlin is the famous man–made dam – a boulder road laid by sea to facilitate transportation between Bolshaya Muksalma Island and the monastery. From the very beginning of construction in the middle of the XIX century, the dam aroused great interest among visitors to Solovki.

The new route allows you to approach the dam from the southern side of the archipelago, revealing completely unknown views of the famous monument to tourists. Take a look at the arch of the dam and pay attention to the transparency of the water and the amount of algae!

"Small Muksalma" (duration 3-3.5 hours).

Malaya Muksalma Island — a separate world behind the tourist facade of Solovki — has always been closed to the mass tourist. But we have opened this route!

We will take a speedboat along the coast of Bolshoy Solovetsky Island to the southern part of the Solovetsky Archipelago. Maneuvering among the rocky shoals, we will pass the huge Muksalom reef, covering the approaches to the Small Muksalma.

This reef is one of the reasons why the island is inaccessible. Even among the local White Sea captains, only the most experienced and reliable know this route. Finally, we will disembark at the pier of the village of algae harvesters — this is the purpose of our excursion — a unique place not only on the scale of the White Sea, but also, perhaps, the whole of Russia.

Here, from June to October, algae is extracted manually, as it was 100 years ago, on traditional White Sea carbine boats.

We will see how kelp is harvested and dried before being sent to Arkhangelsk, from where the algae will return to Solovki again in the form of cosmetics and dietary supplements. And of course, we will learn a lot of details about the life and work of local fishermen, and about what and how they make algae.

The fishing village is a "non—tourist" place.

No sleek "Potemkin" huts and animators imitating traditional crafts. Tourists are not expected here — there is a lot of work. We will also have the opportunity to observe the harsh life of the White Sea fishermen and feel the peculiar brutal spirit of this place.

Excursion "Long Lip" (duration – 4/5 hours).

An exciting ecological boat trip along the Long Bay – the "inner sea" of Solovki, where even in stormy weather there are rarely disturbances.

A carbureted boat with a motor, driven by a fresh salty wind, will run past sandy beaches, countless islands and rocky ridges crashing into the water. On one of them there is a bird family, and on the other, it seems, a seal is basking in the sun.

Shallow depths allow you to see the underwater world: starfish are buried in the sandy bottom, translucent ultramarine jellyfish are floating in the water, algae are waving and stretching somewhere along with the sea currents.

The price of the tour includes a bus transfer to Long Bay and back, as well as tasting of White Sea mussels – perhaps you are lucky enough to find a real White Sea pearl in one of them.

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The magic of the Solovetsky Islands

Location

Tour highlights

Itinerary

Accommodation

Tour conditions

Included in price

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It's important to know

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