Kinfolk in Karelia in spring

We invite you to get acquainted with legendary sled dogs and the history of Arctic exploration.

You will meet with expedition dogs, take a dog sledding ride through the Karelian taiga and take part in a master class on knitting harness.

A movie dinner with mulled wine by the fireplace and a wood-burning sauna will pleasantly complement your trip.

Location

Petrozavodsk
from
$275
+ tickets to the starting point of the tour
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Duration
4 Days
3 Nights
Departures
  • Group departures
    • 19 – 22 September
    • 26 – 29 September
    • 3 – 6 October
    • 10 – 13 October
    • Dates for next season
    • 16 – 19 January, 2025
    • 23 – 26 January, 2025
    • 30 January – 2 February, 2025
    • 6 – 9 February, 2025
or
Accommodation
  • Guest House
    3 nights
Comfort
  • Basic+
Difficulty
Easy
Suitable for everyone
Group
Up to 10 people
Minimum age
5 years old
Group meet at
Petrozavodsk
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Weekdays: 8am - 8pm
Weekends: 8am - 7pm (GMT +3)
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Tour highlights

Arctic Sled dogs
Meet furry friends and take a ride on a dog sled
A master class by the campfire
Learn how to cook Karelian fish soup from red fish on cream under the guidance of a chef
"The Epic of Kalevala"
Take a walk around Petrozavodsk, the embankment of Lake Onega and learn about the philosophy of the Karelian people

Itinerary

  • Day 1 - Getting to know Arctic sled dogs

    Arrival in Petrozavodsk

    Transfer from Petrozavodsk to the eco-complex (30 km from Petrozavodsk — 45 minutes away). 

    Getting to know the eco-complex. 

    Breakfast. 

    Excursion to the pearl of the eco-complex — nursery.

    Getting to know Arctic expedition sled dogs.

    Dog sledding 2 km. 

    Lunch at the Polar Explorer's House. 

    Rest time, free time to order additional workshops and seasonal activities (sledding/walking with pets, etc.).

    Creative evening

    Dinner by the fireplace.

  • Day 2 - Dog grooming and trekking along the route with lunch
  • Day 3 - Master classes
  • Day 4 - Return to Petrozavodsk. The Kalevala Epic Tour
Difficulty
Suitable for everyone

Accommodation

Accommodation
  • Guest House
    3 nights
Comfort
  • Basic+

The tour provides accommodation at camp sites.

The cost of the tour for 1 person:

  • adult — 33,100 rubles.;
  • a child from 5 to 12 years old (accompanied by parents) — 21,900 rubles.

Children under the age of 18 are accompanied by their parents.

Guest house "House of the Polar Explorer" 3 nights

The house has 6 rooms: double, quadruple, the rest are triple, two bathrooms and a shower cabin. 

Usually, guests who do not cook themselves, but prefer to eat from the kitchen, move in here. 

The administration of the tourist complex and the cabin company are located here - a cozy fireplace room with a large TV and Wi-Fi.

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Tour conditions

Group
up to 10 tourists
Minimum age
5 years old
Duration
4 days 3 nights
Group meets at
Petrozavodsk

Included in price

  • all transfers within the program, including from the railway station and airport; 
  • dog sledding accompanied by instructors; 
  • accommodation (3 nights);
  • creative evening and cinema dinner with mulled wine by the fireplace;
  • hot meals (4 breakfasts, 4 lunches,3 dinners) + tea parties;
  • skating insurance; 
  • wood-burning sauna; 
  • the cost of all excursions and entertainment programs within the tour, accompanying guides, master classes. 

Paid extra

  • air and railway tickets to Petrozavodsk and back;
  • additional workshops and seasonal activities;
  • personal expenses, souvenirs.

It's important to know

Are plane tickets included in the price of the tour?

Air and 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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  • Individual dates available on request
    14 Jan – 31 Aug
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  • $317
    19 – 22 Sep 4 days 3 nights
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  • $317
    26 – 29 Sep 4 days 3 nights
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  • $317
    3 – 6 Oct 4 days 3 nights
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  • $317
    10 – 13 Oct 4 days 3 nights
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  • $317
    17 – 20 Oct 4 days 3 nights
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