Weekend tour to Solovki

Spending a weekend in Solovki is a great opportunity to touch the secrets of an amazing place that reflects the history of our country like a mirror. 

Your trip will begin with a visit to the center for the production of shungite products and the Kivach Nature Reserve, after which you will take a boat trip across the White Sea. 

On the island, you will get acquainted with the Solovetsky Kremlin and an amazing opportunity to visit Bolshoy Zayatsky Island, take a boat trip along the Long Bay and visit Cape Beluzhy.

Location

Petrozavodsk
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$528
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Duration
3 days
2 nights
Departures
13 - 15 Jun
20 - 22 Jun
27 - 29 Jun
4 - 6 Jul
11 - 13 Jul
18 - 20 Jul
25 - 27 Jul
1 - 3 Aug
Accommodation
  • Hotel
    2 nights
Comfort
  • Midscale
Difficulty
Easy
Suitable for everyone
Group
Up to 50 tourists
Minimum age
7 years old
Group meet at
Petrozavodsk
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Weekdays: 8am - 8pm
Weekends: 8am - 7pm (GMT +3)
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Tour highlights

Picturesque Kivach Waterfall
Admire the most famous waterfall in Karelia, praised in Russian poetry as the "northern hero"
The charm of Solovki
You will see the unique architectural ensemble of the Solovetsky Monastery, active temples and monuments
Guided tours to choose from
Get the opportunity to appreciate the beauty of Bolshoy Zayatsky Island, take a boat trip along the Long Bay and go to Cape Beluzhy.

Itinerary

  • Day 1 - Departure to the north of Karelia to the White Sea. The center for the production of shungite products. Kivach Nature Reserve

    Gathering of the group at the Peter Inn Petrozavodsk hotel (Gagarin Square, 1) ~ 10:00 (the exact time of gathering will be known 3-4 days before arrival).

    The guide greets you with a sign "Weekend tour to Solovki".

    Departure to the north of Karelia to the White Sea (a distance of about 400 km).

    Visit to the center for the production of shungite products.

    It is a unique mineral that is mined in Karelia. The healing properties of this stone have been known for more than 300 years ago, and in the time of Peter the Great, a decree was issued according to which every soldier was ordered to carry a piece of shungite in his backpack.

    They will tell you about its properties and treat you to delicious Karelian tea. Here you will relax in a shungite cave to recharge your body with vital energy, and you will be able to purchase shungite products from the manufacturer.

    On the way, an excursion to the Kivach Nature Reserve.

    You will admire the most famous waterfall in Karelia, praised in Russian poetry as the "northern hero".

    Here you will see a real Karelian birch – the famous "cinderella" of the northern forests, get acquainted with the collection of the arboretum and the museum of nature.

    Lunch.

    In the evening, arrival at the tourist complex "Pier" (located in the village of Rabochiostrovsk on the shore of the White Sea, 12 km from the city of Kem).

    Accommodation in rooms with amenities.

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  • Day 2 - The Solovetsky Kremlin and the Cape of Labyrinths. Excursion to Bolshoy Zayatsky Island (optional)
  • Day 3 - Free day. Additional excursions (optional)
Difficulty
Suitable for everyone

Accommodation

Accommodation
  • Hotel
    2 nights
Comfort
  • Midscale

The tour includes accommodation in a tourist complex in Kemi and in one of the hotels on the Solovetsky Islands.

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

1. The Solovetskaya Sloboda Hotel in Solovki:

Tourist complex "Pier" +
Solovetskaya Sloboda Hotel (Solovki) – standard attic

38,300 rubles/person - in a 2-bed room

48,000 rubles/person - 1-bed accommodation

32,500 rubles/person – for an additional fee.location 

Tourist complex "Pier" +
Solovetskaya Sloboda Hotel (Solovki) – standard

39,200 rubles/person - in a 2-bed room

49,800 rubles/person - 1-bed accommodation

32,500 rubles/person – for an additional fee.location 

Additional payment for the tour on dates 15.08-17.08 (peak fare):

  • in a double room – 750 rubles/person.;
  • in a single room – 1,500 rubles/person.;
  • for an additionalThere is no additional payment.

2. On Solovki, the Solovki Hotel:

Tourist complex "Pier" (Kem)

Hotel "Solovki-hotel" (Solovki)
There is no additional information.places in the Solovki hotel in the rooms of the category: 

Standard, loft standard!

39,900 rubles/person - in a 2-bed standard room

41,900 rubles/person. - in a 2-bed room 
(Solovki -Standard Loft Hotel, new building);

45,700 rubles/person - in a 2-bed room 
(Solovki-Comfort Loft Hotel, new building);

51,000 rubles/person - 1-bed standard room;

54,900 rubles/person - 1-bed room
(Solovki -Standard Loft Hotel, new building);

32,500 rubles/person – for an additional fee.location 

Additional payment for the tour on dates 15.08-17.08 (peak fare):

  • in a double room – 750 rubles/person.;
  • in a single room – 1,500 rubles/person.;
  • for an additionalThere is no additional payment.

It is possible to book an additional overnight at the tourist complex "Pier" after returning from Solovki:

Accommodation at the Pier shopping center for 1 night 

(breakfast is not included in the room rate)

2,300 rubles/person – in a 2-bed room

4,500 rubles/person – 1-bed accommodation

2,000 rubles/person – for an additional fee. location

Discount for a child from 9 years old inclusive — 2,000 rubles / person.

Discounts are provided upon presentation of a birth certificate or passport of a citizen of the Russian Federation.

Tourist complex "Pier" 1 night

The Pier is the largest hotel in the Kemsky district of the Republic of Karelia, with 8 cottages. 

The village of Rabochiostrovsk, which is located on the western coast of the Kemskaya Bay of the White Sea, is very easy to reach (12 km from the Kem railway station).

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Solovetskaya Sloboda Hotel or The Solovki Hotel 1 night

Tour conditions

Group
up to 50 tourists
Minimum age
7 years old
Duration
3 days 2 nights
Group meets at
Petrozavodsk

Included in price

  • accommodation in rooms of the selected category (1 night in Kem, 1 night in Solovki);
  • meals included in the program (2 breakfasts, 2 lunches);
  • excursions: Kivach Nature Reserve, sightseeing tour of the Solovetsky Kremlin;
  • visit to the center for the production of shungite products;
  • transportation services under the program (bus, water),
  • the work of the guide and accompanying person all days according to the program.

Paid extra

  • air and railway tickets to Petrozavodsk and back from Kem;
  • meals not included in the tour program;
  • excursion "Sights of Bolshoy Zayatsky Island" – 1,600 rubles/person.;
  • walking tour "The history of the Solovetsky special purpose camp. 1923-1939." – 800 rubles /person.;
  • Long Bay boat trip:
    • adult – 4,000 rubles/person.;
    • children 3-10 years old – 2,300 rubles/person.;
  • Cape Beluzhy boat trip:
    • adult – 4,000 rubles/person.; 
    • children 3-10 years old – 2,300 rubles/person.;
  • an additional payment for foreign citizens (including citizens of Belarus) for migration registration at the Prichal shopping center (self—payment upon check-in) is 500 rubles/person.;
  • extra night at the Pier tourist complex after returning from Solovki (breakfast is not included in the price; request and payment when booking the tour):
    • double room — 2,300 rubles/person.;
    • single room — 4,500 rubles/person.;
    • extra place — 2,000 rubles/person.

Booking additional excursions in advance, when booking a tour, payment is made on the tour to the guide (in cash).

It's important to know

Personal equipment you need for the tour
  1. Medical preparations for individual needs.
  2. Documents: passport, insurance policy (medical).
  3. Comfortable sports shoes:
    • sneakers or moccasins, but not new, but familiar and comfortable;
    • replacement shoes (light sneakers or sneakers).
  4. 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.
  5. Headdress: cap, panama hat (with visor).
  6. A bathing suit.
  7. Personal hygiene products.
  8. Useful equipment:
    • small backpack (20-30 l);
    • flashlight with spare batteries;
    • sunscreen (required);
    • sunglasses.
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Dates and Prices

  • $528
    13 – 15 Jun 3 days 2 nights
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  • $528
    20 – 22 Jun 3 days 2 nights
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  • $528
    27 – 29 Jun 3 days 2 nights
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  • $528
    4 – 6 Jul 3 days 2 nights
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  • $528
    11 – 13 Jul 3 days 2 nights
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Reviews Leave a review

  • EI
    Elena Ievleva
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    1 Apr, 2026
    Everything was well organized. We were met and taken care of without any issues. Many thanks to the tour providers for a great experience.
  • N
    Natalia
    about provider
    18 Feb, 2026
    Action-packed and inspiring! :-) The tour program was excellent! There was enough time to explore, take walks, and still relax. It was quite active :-) with plenty of hiking, which was exactly what I was looking for. I breathed in the fresh air and soaked up the beauty of the forests and lakes. I’d love to visit Valaam again, but next time at a slower pace, staying for at least two or three days. Many thanks to our guide, Anna :-) She was attentive and had such a pleasant voice :-) Thank you all for this little travel reset! :-) * The photo was taken by someone else who is currently away, so I’m unable to attach it.
  • K
    Katya
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    8 Dec, 2025
    I really enjoyed everything...It all felt very genuine ..I travel a lot and I’m generally not picky :)... and the tour absolutely matched its price :) as for the downsides, there are only a couple :) the buses weren’t great in terms of air conditioning :) - it was either extremely stuffy or freezing cold. ..- probably because the bus was quite old :) and there was very little time in Ruskeala...1.5 hour is nowhere near enough...We barely managed to see anything...you need at least 3 hours there ... and definitely an extra hour on Valaam as well ...:)
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    Big Country Travel
    Hello Ekaterina, thank you for your feedback! We’re happy to hear that you enjoyed the trip overall. We’ve shared your comments with our local partners, and our colleagues will do their best to take them into account in the future. We look forward to welcoming you again on one of our other tours in Russia!