A weekend in Karelia for 3 days. Autumn-winter tour

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A bright and dynamic weekend in fabulous Karelia!

We will see the best sights of Karelia in all their glory and taste delicious dishes of national cuisine.

According to individual requests, the program can be organized on any date.

Location

Petrozavodsk

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Tour highlights

Tour of the capital of Karelia

We will get acquainted with the historical center, the governor's Park and take a walk along Lake Onega

Ruskeala Mountain Park

We will stop at the Ruskeala waterfalls and admire the views of the emerald waters of the man-made Marble Lake

Marcial Waters Resort

We will learn the history of the resort, taste the water from the healing springs and see the church of St. Peter the Apostle

Girvas Volcano

We will visit a unique natural site — here frozen lava, rocks, sand dunes and dense pine forests

Kivach Waterfall

We will enjoy the fascinating view of a powerful stream of water, a real Karelian birch and visit the Nature Museum

Holidays for every taste

If desired, we can supplement the program with an excursion to Kizhi Island or to the kennel of sled dogs and deer

Itinerary

Day 1 - A tour of Petrozavodsk. Karelian Design Center. Kennel for sled dogs and deer (optional)
We welcome our dear guests at the Petrozavodsk railway station.
08:01 Upon arrival of train No. 18, the guide meets you on the platform at the railway station building with a sign "Weekend in Karelia".
Tourists who arrived on earlier trains or on their own transport approach the meeting place.
Breakfast in a cozy cafe.
*If tourists arrive later (train No. 92 at 09:18), they will be met at the railway station and a free shuttle service will be provided to meet the group on the route.
In this case, tourists have breakfast on their own.
Guided tour of the capital of Karelia (duration: 2-2.5 hours).
Petrozavodsk is the younger brother of St. Petersburg, born in the same year.
It was founded in 1703 by Peter the Great.
You will get acquainted with the historical center, the monument to Peter the Great, the Governor's Park.
A promenade along the beautiful city embankment along Lake Onega, where there is a collection of original sculptures located in the open air.
The guide will also show you cozy restaurants and cafes where you can taste national cuisine.
Visit to the Karelian Design Center.
This is an introduction to traditional materials for the region through the work of Karelian artisans, exclusive designer furniture in the interior in the Karelian style, its own line of clothing and textiles with prints based on the embroidery of the National Museum of Karelia.
Souvenirs are also presented: interior decor made of Karelian birch, shungite, ceramics, plaster, using traditional embroidery, yagel, Karelian perfumes, petroglyphs.
All the items in the showroom are handmade by craftsmen from Karelia.
Lunch with elements of national cuisine.
Accommodation at the 4* Severnaya Hotel is located in the historical center of Petrozavodsk. Nearby there are museums, souvenir shops, cafes and restaurants.
For an additional fee, guided tours to the kennel of sled dogs and reindeer (duration: 3 hours).
The cost is 2,200 rubles/person.
Independent cultural program in Petrozavodsk:
a performance in one of the theaters:
Musical Theater of the Republic of Karelia;
National Theatre of the Republic of Karelia;
Puppet Theater of the Republic of Karelia;
Drama Theater of the Republic of Karelia "Creative Workshop".
We recommend that you view the poster in advance and purchase tickets.
visiting museums: The National Museum, the Museum of Art, the Doll House, the Creative Center "Little Country".

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Day 2 - The unique Ruskeala Mountain Park
Breakfast at the hotel (buffet).
Departure to the Ruskeala Mountain Park.
The crossing is about 250 km.
Along the way, there are picturesque Karelian landscapes, the surface of forest lakes and a magnificent panorama of Lake Ladoga framed by rocks.
On the way, stop at the Ruskeala waterfalls on the Tohmajoki River, where the filming of the cult Soviet film "And the dawns here are Quiet" took place. Now it is a great place for walking and taking photos against the background of nature.
Here you can walk along the ecotrope with suspension bridges and look at the waterfalls from above (for an additional fee).The fee is ~ 400 rubles/ adult, 300 rubles./children, pensioners, students).
Land walking tour of the Ruskeala Mountain Park.
It is the most visited tourist site in Karelia at the moment.
For about 300 years, marble has been mined here to decorate palaces and temples in the Northern Capital.
A marble lake was formed in a huge man-made bowl, which is now admired by numerous tourists. The rocky grotto and tunnels cut into the rocks, the Italian quarry, the Marble Square will make an indelible impression on you.
There are no analogues to this unique natural object either in Russia or in Europe!
Free time on the territory of the mountain park.
For an additional fee:
boat trip;
Underground Ruskeala Tour;
Trolls over Lake Marmara (zip-line);
bungee.
There are several cafes and souvenir shops on the territory of the mountain park.
* Additional services are purchased directly on the spot, at the ticket offices of the mountain park. They are not booked in advance.
Return to Petrozavodsk.

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Day 3 - "Marcial waters". Girvas volcano. Kivach Waterfall
Breakfast at the hotel (buffet).
Room release.
Country tour "The first Russian resort "Marcial waters" — volcano Girvas - Kivach waterfall".
An introduction to the interesting history of the Marcial Waters resort, founded by Peter the Great in the 18th century. Tasting of water from three healing springs. Inspection of the Church of St. St. Peter the Apostle, built in 1721 according to the drawings of the emperor himself.
Then the way lies to the area of the village of Girvas.
Please note! In the period from December 1 to April 1, the ancient Girvas volcano is snow-covered, our guide will tell you about this unique place, along the paths you can walk to the panorama of the mouth of the ancient volcano.
You will have the opportunity to see a unique natural monument: the Girvas volcano.
It is an extinct volcano in the riverbed of the Suna River. Just imagine — he lived about two billion years ago. There are frozen lava, rocks, sand dunes, and dense pine forests.
Next, you will admire the most famous waterfall in Karelia, praised in Russian poetry as the "northern hero". Here in the Kivach Nature Reserve you will see a real Karelian birch and visit the Nature Museum.
Return to Petrozavodsk.
Transfer to the railway station.
Departure by evening trains after 17:00.
See you soon in Karelia!

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Difficulty

Suitable for everyone

Accommodation

Hotel

2 nights

Comfort

Upscale
Premium

The tour includes accommodation in a Petrozavodsk hotel (breakfast buffet).

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

	Double Room	Single Room	Additional place
Hotel "Severnaya"	23 700	26 900	22 900

Discounts on the tour:

a child under 6 years old — 1,000 rubles.;
a child from 7 to 16 years old — 500 rubles.;
a pensioner over 60 years old — 400 rubles.

You can specify the accommodation requirements: DBL (2-bed room with one bed) or TWIN (2-bed room with two separate beds).

Severnaya Hotel is located in the center of Petrozavodsk, just 1 km from Lake Onega and a 15-minute walk from the train station and public transport stops.

The Severnaya Hotel offers a wide range of rooms, suites and apartments equipped with everything you need.

The hotel has a business center with meeting facilities.

The attentive staff of the Severnaya Hotel will assist with visa processing and can arrange excursions on request.

Shopping and business areas of the city can be visited near the Severnaya Hotel, as well as restaurants and museums nearby. Guests can explore the neoclassical architectural heritage of Petrozavodsk or take a walk along Lake Onega.

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Tour conditions

Group

From 2 to 25 tourists

Minimum age

5 years old

Duration

3 days 2 nights

Group meets at

Petrozavodsk

Included in price

accommodation in rooms of the selected category (2 nights in Petrozavodsk);
meals specified in the program (3 breakfasts, 1 lunch);
sightseeing tour of Petrozavodsk;
visit to the Karelian Design Center;
excursion to the Ruskeala Mountain Park;
excursion to the Marcial Waters resort, Girvas volcano and Kivach Nature Reserve;
transportation services according to the program;
the work of the guide according to the program (3 days).

Paid extra

air and railway tickets to Petrozavodsk and back;
meals not included in the tour price;
services not included in the tour price;
airport transfer;
excursion to the kennel of sled dogs and reindeer — 2,200 rubles/person.;
a walk along the ecotrope at the Ruskeala waterfalls:
- adult — 400 rubles/person.;
- children, pensioners, students — 300 rubles/person.;
additional programs on the territory of the Ruskeala Mountain Park (purchased on site, not booked in advance):
- excursion "Underground Ruskeala";
- the exposition of wooden sculptures "The Abode of Angels";
- trolley ride (zip-line);
personal expenses.

It's important to know

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

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Irina

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10 Apr, 2025

Every detail of the trip was carefully planned, we were absolutely thrilled!! The food was fantastic too! Thank you!

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Svetlana

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6 Nov, 2024

A wonderful trip with our fantastic guide, Lyudmila, who was with us every step of the way. Everything was quick, well-organized and professional. Thank you!