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Head to one of the most popular tourist destinations in the Russian North. Solovki is known all over the world and attracts attention with its unique atmosphere.

Solovki is a place with a rich history. Here you can see traces of ancient settlements, take a sea trip, go on various excursions, try a Solovetsky lunch and visit atmospheric places.

The tour is conducted daily from 1 person.

Location

Arkhangelsk region, Primorsky district, Solovetsky municipality, Solovetsky Islands

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Tour highlights

A variety of flavors

Enjoy a Solovetsky lunch and taste mussels

Energy of Solovki

You will learn about the difficult fate of the Solovetsky Monastery, which has preserved its ancient traditions

Plants of the North

Visit one of the northernmost botanical gardens in Russia, which is located on the territory of the former Makaryevskaya desert

Itinerary

Day 1 - Arrival at Solovki. Tour of the Solovetsky Monastery
At least one hour before the departure of the ship, you must arrive at the place of departure of the ship.
If your train arrives earlier or later, then the departure time to Solovki can be changed (it all depends on the availability of seats on the ship). Please check the information with the manager when booking.
08:00/12:30 Departure by boat from Rabochiostrovsk.
10:00/14:30 Arrival at Solovki.
Meeting and transfer to the hotel. Tourists leave their belongings in the room.
Solovetsky lunch in a cafe.
Group sightseeing tour of the Solovetsky Monastery (2.5 hours).
We cannot guarantee that this tour will not change your worldview forever.
The monastery is not only a historical landmark. It is a functioning monastery and an opportunity to meet people who devote themselves to fasting and prayer.
You 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 its difficult history.
Free time for walks.
Dinner on your own.

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Day 2 - The long lip. Bolshoy Zayatsky Island
Breakfast at the hotel.
09:00 Group sea tour "Long Lip" with mussel tasting (5 hours).
A five-hour fascinating tour of Solovki.
Ecological boat trip along the Long Bay, the "inner sea" of Solovki, where even in stormy weather there are rarely waves.
Driven by a fresh wind, the carbine boat will run past sandy beaches, countless islands and rocky ridges crashing into the water.
2:30 p.m. Lunch at a cafe.
15:00 Group sea 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.
18:00 Return to the hotel.
Dinner on your own.

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Day 3 - The Archipelago of the Body
Breakfast at the hotel.
09:30 Group tour "The Archipelago of the Body – the world of ancient man".
The archipelago of the Body is a pearl necklace of the White Sea.
As if a stone giant, passing by, threw a handful of gems into the sea, and now two dozen islands are drifting across the vast expanses of water.
Tundra–covered cliffs, glacier-smoothed stone foreheads of rocks, mirrors of relict swamps, miniature trees hiding from the winds in crevices - every step up the slope of the German Body Island (the highest mark in the entire Karelian White Sea) opens up new, stunningly beautiful landscapes.
Around the "stone women", in the distance – the parking lot of an ancient man, striking the imagination
15:00 Lunch at the cafe.
Free time.
Dinner on your own.
Day 4 - The Axe Mountain. Holy Ascension Hermitage. The Botanical garden "Makaryevskaya pustyn"
Breakfast at the hotel.
10:00 Group bus and walking tour "Sekirnaya Mountain. Holy Ascension Skete".
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.
Then 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 Lunch at a cafe.
15:00 Group walking tour 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.
Here we are walking through the land where ancient people lived in the sixth millennium BC, after half an hour we put up a cell next to elders Savvati and Herman, we are transported back to the time of the Solovetsky camp and return to modern monastic life.
18:00 Return to the hotel.
Dinner on your own.
Free time.

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Day 5 - "Solovetsky Venice"
Breakfast at the hotel.
Room release.
Transfer to the boat station.
10:00 Boat trip around the large circle of the lake-canal system "Solovetskaya Venice" (3 hours).
The tour is for those who love tranquility and birdsong.
We will go by boat to the heart of the island along the Solovetsky lakes and canals.
You don't have to row, because we move on an electric motor.
16:00 Lunch at the cafe.
Free time.
Transfer to the pier.
16:00/19:00 Departure by boat from Solovki.

Difficulty

Suitable for everyone

Accommodation

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Hotel, Guest House

4 nights

Comfort

Basic+
Midscale
Upscale

The tour includes accommodation in a hotel or private sector.

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

Hotel	Double occupancy	Single occupancy
"Solo Nord"	58 900	74 500
"Shelter" (without lunch)	51 000	72 000
"On Florensky Street"	58 500	76 000
"Solovetskaya Sloboda"	75 000	99 000
Solovki Hotel	80 000	110 620
Private sector (without power supply)	55 500	—

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 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"

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

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

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"

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 a bathroom and a shower cabin.

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 next to the hotel.

The hotel consists of five buildings, made in a traditional Russian style. In the administrative building there is a restaurant, a bar, a souvenir 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.

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.

Accommodation with a shared bathroom and kitchen.

The room rate is indicated without breakfast.

Tour conditions

Group

From 1 to 40 tourists

Minimum age

7 years old

Duration

5 days 4 nights

Group meets at

Arkhangelsk region, Primorsky district, Solovetsky municipality, Solovetsky Islands

Included in price

hotel accommodation;
group tours according to the program;
transfers according to the program;
meals specified in the tour program (4 breakfasts, 5 lunches).

Paid extra

railway tickets to Kemi and back;
tickets for the ship to/from Solovki — 3,600 rubles/person one way;
meals not included in the tour program (dinners);
personal expenses.

It's important to know

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

Dates and Prices

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Reviews

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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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Tour highlights

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