A flying weekend in Karelia. Winter

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We invite you to an unforgettable journey! You will spend three active days away from the bustling city in the Northern Ladoga region — one of the most beautiful areas of Karelia.

You will take a picturesque winter snowmobile route, walk along Havus Island with a guide, see Ladoga in a snow outfit, and live on the island in a cozy dome glamping.

Location

Russia, Republic of Karelia, Sortavala

from

US$ 620

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Weekends: 8am - 7pm (GMT +3)

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Tour highlights

Paradise on Havus Island

Accommodation in hemispherical tents surrounded by a pine forest

On Ladoga skerries on airboats

We will climb to the observation points with a panoramic view

Snowmobiling in the Karelian taiga

We will see abandoned Finnish villages, ancient watermills, frozen waterfalls

Eating from a campfire in the fresh air

Instructors will smoke fresh Ladoga trout and treat you to the famous Karelian gate pies

Hiking along the forest nature trail

The culmination of the route will be an exit to the Haukkariutta rock (translated from Finnish – "falcon reef")

Marble Quarry

Let's arrange a photo shoot against the background of huge blocks of marble

Itinerary

Day 1 - Snowmobile route through the Karelian taiga
Meeting at the Sortavala train station.
We recommend purchasing tickets for train No. 160Bc upon arrival from Moscow.
After meeting at the train station, you will have breakfast in a cafe and go to the starting point of the snowmobile route (no more than an hour on the way).
You will listen to a safety briefing and pick up snowmobile equipment.

An exciting winter route through the Karelian taiga awaits you (double accommodation on a snowmobile, drivers require category B license).

The route is of medium difficulty, it is desirable for drivers to have experience driving a snowmobile or ATV in off-road conditions.

The snowmobile route will take about 5 hours. You will see abandoned Finnish villages, ancient watermills, frozen waterfalls. The culmination of the trip will be a visit to the marble quarry, where you can take photos against the background of huge blocks of marble.

On the way, a snack with hot tea and sandwiches will be organized for you.

After the end of the route, you will hand over your snowmobile equipment and go to the pier on the shore of Lake Ladoga, from where you will have a short transfer by airboat (10-15 minutes) to the island located in the very center of the Ladoga skerries.

You will stay in the geo-domes and have dinner with Karelian cuisine.
You will spend the night in cozy hemispherical tents surrounded by a pine forest.

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Day 2 - Nature trail route
Breakfast in the Karelian style.
After breakfast, accompanied by a guide, you will set off on foot or on snowshoes (depending on the snow cover) on a route along a forest nature trail. You will see geological rocks that can be called the "ridge of the Earth": a glacier passing through the territory of Ladoga exposed very ancient stone outcrops, whose age reaches 2.5 billion years.

The culmination of the route will be an exit to the Haukkariutta rock (fin. "falcon reef"). From a height of more than 40 meters you will have a wonderful view of the Ladoga skerries.

Lunch is a picnic. Lunch will be organized for you in nature. Our instructors will smoke fresh Ladoga trout and treat you to the famous Karelian gates. You can also warm up by the campfire with a mug of hot delicious mulled wine!

Then you will continue the route and return to glamping along the coast of Lake Ladoga or on the ice. You will have free time to go skiing, try snowshoes, Finnish sledges or sit quietly by the fireplace.

In the evening, a delicious dinner from the chef will be waiting for you.
If you wish, you can also visit the furako bathhouse right on the shore of Ladoga (for an additional fee).

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Day 3 - Ladoga skerries on airboats
Breakfast.
After breakfast in glamping, you will go on a circular route along the Ladoga skerries.
The route by airboats 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 of the vast expanses of Ladoga and the Valaam Archipelago (in good weather).
You will also see the capes of Honkasalo Island, picturesque "instagram" narrow straits.
Lunch is a picnic. On the route you will have a hot lunch in nature.
In the evening, you will return to glamping and go to Sortavala.
After arriving at the station, you will have about an hour of free time before the evening train to Moscow.

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Difficulty

Low physical intensity for amateurs and non-experienced travelers

Accommodation

Camp Site

2 nights

Comfort

Premium

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.

Single accommodation in a tent is possible for an additional fee of 15,000 rubles.

We provide a 10% discount for children under 12 years old, as well as for the third person in the tent when placing in an additional sleeping place upstairs. Discounts are not cumulative.

A panoramic lounge area where breakfast and dinner will be served for you. Inside the tent there is a dining and tea room (always available for guests), as well as a seating area with a fireplace and board games.
There are 13 domed tents, each designed for 2-3 people. Inside there are two comfortable lower beds or one large one for couples and an extra bed upstairs, a bedside table, two armchairs and a coffee table by the panoramic window overlooking the forest and lake. There is also a wardrobe, sockets, a toilet and a washbasin. Each guest is provided with two towels. You will be warm, each dome has electric shutters and a fireplace with automatic fuel supply, you will not have to get up at night and throw firewood.
Stylish and comfortable showers and toilets (on site).
2 baths-furako — heated open fonts right on the shore of the lake. Here you can relax with a wonderful view.
A campfire area with seating where you can arrange atmospheric evening gatherings.

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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);
transfers according to the program;
rent of airboats, snowmobiles, snowshoes and skis;
organization of snowmobile, hiking and airboat routes;
the work of glamping staff, instructors and guides.

Paid extra

train tickets to Sortavala and back;
a visit to the furako bathhouse (session up to 2 hours) - 6,000 rubles.;
the surcharge for single accommodation in a tent is 15,000 rubles.;
the surcharge for single accommodation on a snowmobile is 12,500 rubles.;
souvenirs and additional services in glamping.

It's important to know

Personal belongings and equipment:

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

Clothing and shoes:

a warm winter jacket and trousers, preferably windproof (a ski suit will do);
a down jacket or a vest
2 pairs of comfortable, waterproof, warm shoes;
a warm hat, buff or scarf;
gloves or mittens (2 pairs);
wool socks (2 pairs);
thermal underwear;
comfortable clothes for glamping.

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