Big Country Travel: Trips to Russia, Adventure Tours & Vacation Packages

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You will spend three active days away from the bustling city in the Northern Ladoga region.

You will take a scenic route on quad bikes, walk along a forest trail with a guide, conquer the waters of Ladoga on SUP boards and motor boats.

And also go rafting on the Yanisjoki River, climb the best viewing points of the Ladoga skerries, you will live on the island in a cozy dome glamping.

Location

Russia, Republic of Karelia, Sortavala

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Tour highlights

Walking on SUP boards

You will walk along the bay, admire the landscapes of Ladoga and, if you are lucky, you will meet a seal

Saturated rafting on rapids

You will overcome several thresholds of the 2nd and 3rd difficulty categories, see Finnish hydroelectric power plants and beautiful canyons

Quad-route through the Karelian taiga

Ride with the breeze along the picturesque forest trails along the lakes

On a motorboat to the reef mountains

Go on a 6-hour river walk along the Ladoga skerries

Tastes of Karelia

The tour includes three meals a day with dishes of Karelian cuisine — red fish, lochikeitto and wickets

Glamping in the forest

You will live in cozy hemispherical tents surrounded by a pine forest

Itinerary

Day 1 - Quad route and rafting on the Yanisjoki River
After meeting at the train station, you will have breakfast in a cafe and then go to the starting point of the quad route.
You will receive a safety briefing and change into dirt-resistant overalls.
After that, you will find an exciting quad route through the Karelian taiga (double occupancy on an ATV, category B license is required for drivers).
The route will pass through picturesque forest trails along picturesque lakes with a stop near the old foundation — once a school of Finnish scouts.
After completing the quad part of the trip, you will go to the starting point of rafting on the Yanisjoki River.
Before the start, you will have a picnic lunch in nature, equipment selection and briefing.
An intense rafting experience awaits you along the rapids and calm sections of the river.
During the water route, you will overcome several thresholds of difficulty categories 2 and 3, see Finnish hydroelectric power plants and picturesque canyons.
After a busy day, you will reach the parking lot on the shore of Lake Ladoga, from where you will be transferred by motorboat to the island, located in the very center of the Ladoga skerries.
You will stay in the geo-domes and dine on Karelian cuisine.
You will spend the night in cozy hemispherical tents surrounded by a pine forest.

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Day 2 - SUP-board route and trail through the Karelian taiga
After breakfast, you will receive a briefing on SUP-board management skills and set off on a route to Tikhaya Bay.
This is the most enjoyable place for novice SUP boarders to really get on the board and feel confident.
You will walk along the bay, admire the unique landscapes of Ladoga once again, and if you are lucky, you will meet curious seals.
By mid-afternoon, you will return to glamping and have lunch, after which you will set off, accompanied by a guide, on a route along a forest nature trail.
You will see geological rocks that can be called the "backbone of the earth": a glacier passing through the territory of Ladoga exposed very ancient stone outcrops, which are up to 2.5 billion years old. You will also see giant fir trees, picturesque marshes covered with mosses, and the foundations of old Finnish farms.
The culmination of the route will be the exit to the Haukkariutta rock (fin. "falcon reef").
From a height of more than 60 meters you will have a wonderful view of the Ladoga skerries.
After returning from the route, you will be able to play a quiz on a Karelian theme, board games, or sing guitar songs around a large campfire on the glamping grounds.
If you wish, you can also visit the furako bathhouse right on the shore of Ladoga or the Russian bathhouse (for an additional fee).

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Day 3 - Ladoga skerries on motor boats
After breakfast at glamping, you will embark on a motorboat circuit along the Ladoga skerries.
Ladoga Skerries is a picturesque archipelago in the north of Lake Ladoga, consisting of many small rocky islands separated by straits. One of the striking features of the Ladoga skerries is the so—called "reef mountains".
Reef mountains are called mountains that break off into the lake with sheer cliffs, the height of which can reach 80 meters.
You will climb to the observation points of the Ladoga Skerries with panoramic views.
They offer magnificent views of the vast expanses of Ladoga and the Valaam Archipelago (in good weather). On the route you will have a hot lunch in nature.
During the boat trip, you will also see the capes of the island of Honkasalo, the picturesque “instagram” narrow straits of the Ladoga Skerries and several lighthouses.
In the evening, you will be transferred to Sortavala for the evening train.

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Difficulty

Involves moderate physical activity

Tour organizer's comments

Double occupancy on an ATV, category B license is required for drivers.

Accommodation

Camp Site

2 nights

Comfort

Premium

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The tour includes accommodation in the Lago Ladoga dome glamping. It is located in the most picturesque place of the Ladoga skerries — on the island of Havus, surrounded by a pine forest.

The surcharge for a single room in a tent is 15,000 rubles.

For children aged 7-12, as well as for the third person in the tent, we provide a 10% discount when staying in an extra bed upstairs. Discounts do not add up.

Year-round glamping in the Republic of Karelia on Havus Island. Accommodation in comfortable geo-domes in Ladoga skerries.

Geocupola — 13 modules with a view of the forest or Ladoga.

Pellet fireplace.
Electric sheets.
Panoramic window.
Three lighting options.
Sockets for charging phones.
A carafe of water and glasses.
A coffee table and two armchairs.
Bedside table-tray.
Box spring beds + extra the place is on top.
A wardrobe for outerwear and a rack for things.
A large mirror.
Slippers, face and body towels for each guest.
Toilet room (bio toilet, washbasin with room temperature water).

Capacity: 1-3 adults or 1-4 people with children.
The age of children is over 7 years old.
Pets are allowed.

Extra bed: located above the toilet, steep stairs (90 degrees), the size of the bed is 1.4 x 2 m, the maximum permissible weight is 120 kg.

Toilet: a modern toilet, convenient and easy to use, refilled with a special liquid to prevent the spread of odor.

On the territory of:

Large lounge area — restaurant, capacity — 39 people. Large tables, designer chairs, a tea area, designer lamps, a fireplace area with armchairs, a showcase with souvenirs, a projector, board games, an outdoor veranda.
Small lounge area, capacity — 25 people. Large tables, designer chairs, pouf cushions, frameless pouf sofas, shelving, designer lamps, plasma TV, projector and screen, flip chart.
13 insulated residential geo—domes, capacity - 3 people.
Public toilet, 2 cabins.
On-site showers, 3 cabins.
Furako bathhouse on the shore of Ladoga, 2 fonts, capacity for 4 people.
Russian sauna, capacity — 6 people.
Wooden paths.
The campfire area.
The barbecue area.

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Tour conditions

Group

up to 26 tourists

Minimum age

7 years old

Duration

3 days 2 nights

Group meets at

Russia, Republic of Karelia, Sortavala

Included in price

double accommodation in glamping (2 nights);
three meals a day according to the program (except dinner on the last day);
services of experienced guides, instructors, captains and chefs;
transportation services along the route (minibuses, motorboats);
Yanisjoki River rafting;
quadro-route;
author's guided walking tour of Havus Island;
Ladoga SUP-board ride;
Ladoga Skerries tour.

Paid extra

railway tickets to Sortavaly and back;
visit to the furako sauna (session for up to 2 hours, up to 4 people) - 6,000 rubles.;
visit to the Russian bath (2 hour session, up to 4 people, each additional person + 500 rubles, comfortable for up to 6 people) - 8,000 rubles.;
The surcharge for a single room in a tent is 15,000 rubles.;
souvenirs and extras. glamping services.

It's important to know

Personal belongings and equipment:

documents in sealed packaging: passport, medical policy
backpack or travel bag
sunglasses and sunscreen and after sunburn
an individual first aid kit
personal hygiene products
change of underwear
bathing accessories and slates (for visiting the furako baths)

Clothing and shoes:

comfortable sportswear for outdoor walks (according to the weather)
2 pairs of shoes: trekking boots / rubber boots + sneakers / light replaceable boots (sandals in hot weather)
waterproof and windproof clothes for traveling on the lake
headdress (cap, panama hat, sports hat)
sweatpants made of quick-drying fabric
neoprene shorts, socks and gloves (preferably, but not necessarily)

Dates and Prices

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7 – 9 Feb 3 days 2 nights

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28 Feb – 2 Mar 3 days 2 nights

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21 – 23 Mar 3 days 2 nights

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6 – 8 Jun 3 days 2 nights

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4 – 6 Jul 3 days 2 nights

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1 – 3 Aug 3 days 2 nights

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29 – 31 Aug 3 days 2 nights

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12 – 14 Sep 3 days 2 nights

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A flying weekend in Karelia