Around Ladoga: with a visit to the Karelian Zoo. Railway cruise to Karelia and Leningrad region

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An incredible adventure awaits you across the expanses of Russian Karelia! Forget about the hustle and bustle, take a deep breath of the purest air, admire the beauty of Karelian nature and plunge into the medieval romance of Vyborg. This journey will always remain in your heart!

Your home for the next 4 days is a comfortable tourist train. Cozy compartments and unforgettable views are waiting for you here.

Location

Moscow

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Tour highlights

Scenic Mountain Park

Admire the turquoise lake surrounded by marble cliffs in the Ruskeala Mountain Park

Hospitable Vyborg

Stroll along the cobblestone streets, and also see Vyborg Castle, Clock Tower and Burgher Manor.

Amazing Mandrogi Village

Appreciate the beauty of village life and the Russian soul, enjoy breakfast and a walking tour.

Itinerary

Day 1 - Departure from Moscow
18:37 Independent boarding of a tourist train at the Leningradsky railway station in Moscow.

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Day 2 - Mandrogs. Karelian Zoo
06:15 Train arrival at the station Lodeynoye pole.
07:30 Let's get on the buses and go to the amazing village of Mandrogi!
Breakfast on the territory of the village of Mandrogi.
Walking tour (2 hours).
A journey into the past: You will see authentic 19th century houses brought from Vologda and Arkhangelsk regions.
Secrets of the Lukomorye (children's program): We will take a magical walk to the clearing, where favorite characters of Russian folk tales hide among the fairy-tale enchantments of firs and birches. There is also the ancient temple of the Prophet Elisha, and you can hear the soulful singing of the small composition of the bishop's choir.
Vodka Museum (adult program) – national pride! You will see a unique collection (almost 4,000 bottles from all over the world), learn about age-old traditions and, of course, taste selected vodka or aromatic tincture with crispy cucumbers and fragrant crackers from the chefs of the Gostiny Dvor restaurant! This is not just a museum – it is a hymn to the Russian spirit!
Free time for an independent walk around the village.
11:30 Departure from the village of Mandrogi, transfer to the station. Lodeynoye Pole.
12:00 Departure of the train to Leppasilta station. Rest on the train.
15:30 Arrival at Leppasilta station.
We invite you to the only zoo in Karelia, a corner of wildlife where animals and birds feel at home.
The picturesque territory, surrounded by Karelian forest, preserves the natural relief and untouched beauty: century-old trees, hills, quiet ponds create ideal conditions for the inhabitants. Here you will meet representatives of the diverse fauna of Russia and other countries, including rare animals listed in the Red Book.
The atmosphere of tranquility and harmony allows you to truly feel connected to nature. Almost all animals can be petted and fed — special treats are sold at the entrance, and pets will gladly accept your attention and care.
Spend a day among the beauty of Karelian nature and give yourself moments of sincere joy from communicating with living creatures.
18:30 Departure of the train towards Sortavala.
We rest in the compartment.
21:30 Arrival at Sortavala station (route 9).
Free time for an independent walk in Sortavala.
Overnight on the train.

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Day 3 - Ruskeala Mountain Park. Vyborg
Breakfast on the train.
07:50 Meeting with the guide.
For an additional fee, we invite you to take a boat trip.
We invite you to take a boat trip along the beautiful Ladoga skerries, an analogue of the Norwegian fjords. Take a speedboat ride from the Sortavala Center pier to the rocky islands with a unique ecosystem, stroll through the rocky islands and the relict coniferous forest.
The cost is 4,200 rubles per person (additional service).
A boat trip awaits you:
stunning views of Lake Ladoga;
slow passage through the ridge of rocky islands — Ladoga skerries;
a walk along the rock of one of the islands; (duration about 1.5—2 hours).
The boat trip may be cancelled due to adverse weather conditions. The money will be refunded.
Please note! A fee of 350 rubles per person is charged for visiting the Ladoga Skerries National Park for tourism and recreation purposes. Payment is made by code. The train attendants will provide a business card.
A visit to the water walk is held instead of a sightseeing tour of Sortavala.
08:00 Walking tour "The charm of Sortavala".
Welcome to a cozy Karelian town with an amazing history and architecture. We will stroll through its ancient streets, hear urban legends, see preserved Finnish Art Nouveau buildings and plunge into the unique atmosphere of the northern Ladoga region.
Transfer by bus to Ruskeala Mountain Park.
Arrival at Ruskeala Mountain Park.
The Marble Canyon is waiting for you — a masterpiece created by nature and human hands. Sheer cliffs reflected in emerald waters, tunnels that hold the secrets of centuries ... Here every corner breathes grandeur and harmony.
You will hear the "stone singing" (as the locals call the echo in the canyon), and you will feel time freeze so that you can enjoy this moment.
Marble Canyon tour. You will learn how marble was quarried for St. Isaac's Cathedral and the Marble Palace, stroll through the "Dry Tunnel" and see how craftsmen create unique souvenirs from stone, turning it into works of art.
Free time for an independent walk in Ruskeala Park.
14:00 Transfer by bus from Ruskeala Mountain Park to Sortavala.
15:09 Departure of the train from Sortavala railway station to Vyborg.
17:45 Arrival in Vyborg. The only city in Russia with an authentic medieval soul!
Walking tour "Through the centuries of Vyborg".
You will travel through time, during which you will see:
The narrow cobblestone streets where the Swedish knights, Peter the Great and Vitus Behring trod!
The majestic Vyborg Castle (external inspection) is the symbol of the city on Castle Island.
The charm of the ancient squares: Market Square, Cathedral Square, Petrovskaya Square, Thorgilskaya Square with a monument to the founder, Thorgils Knutsson.
architectural masterpieces: the house of the merchant guild, the mysterious Clock Tower, the cozy Burgher Manor – here every stone breathes history!
Free time.
23:43 Departure of the tourist train to Moscow.

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Day 4 - Arrival in Moscow
Breakfast on the train.
10:16 The train arrives at the Leningradsky railway station in Moscow.

Difficulty

Suitable for everyone

Accommodation

Train

3 nights

Comfort

Midscale

The tour includes accommodation in train cars.

The cost of the tour for 1 person, rub.:

Category	Four-seater compartment	Double room in a four-bed compartment
For adults	39 500	59 500
For children up to and including 9 years old (with a seat)	38 800	58 800

The purchase of one additional seat in a four–seater compartment is 22,900 rubles.

Please note! The accommodation in the four-person compartment is mixed.

The cars are single-story, the train includes a dining car, a shower and a toilet per car.

The train includes four-person compartments.:

2 lower + 2 upper shelves;
2 safes;
it is possible to set the temperature in the compartment itself;
1 medium towel for 1 person.;
linen change (extra charge);
compartment cleaning every day;
traveler's kit (slippers, brush + toothpaste, soap).

1 shower + 2 toilets with sinks per car.

When fully loaded, there are about 36 people in the car.

Tour conditions

Group

up to 50 tourists

Duration

4 days 3 nights

Group meets at

Moscow

Included in price

travel in wagons of the selected category along the route;
meals specified in the program;
transportation and sightseeing services, including entrance tickets to the sightseeing facilities according to the program.

Paid extra

air and railway tickets to Moscow and back;
personal expenses;
meals not specified in the program;
Ladoga Skerries boat trip – 4,200 rubles/person.;
the fee for visiting the Ladoga Skerries National Park (the service is paid individually for those who choose the Ladoga Skerries boat trip) is 350 rubles/person.;
the purchase of one additional seat in a four–seater compartment is 22900 rubles.

It's important to know

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

It is impossible to know in advance whether passengers can board and disembark at non-fixed stops, upon arrival at which the tour service is provided (there may be parking on the train, but boarding/disembarking may not be allowed. There are various reasons for this. For example, the length of the platform does not allow, the train is on the sidings, and there is basically no platform.). The tour operator is not responsible for boarding and disembarking passengers when the train stops without sightseeing services.
Tourists can join the tourist route on any part of it, where there is a train parking with an excursion day service. But without recalculating the cost of the tour in terms of railway transportation. Since a cruise train ticket is issued from the start point of the tour to the end point of the tour, there will be no recalculation of the cost of railway travel in this case. For sightseeing days when tourists will not be present on excursions, we will recalculate the cost.
In a 4-seater compartment for two people, top+bottom accommodation is provided. Placement on the two lower shelves is possible only in a 2-seater compartment or a ST.
The purchase of the fourth seat in the compartment is optional, accommodation with check-in is possible.
Tours on the territory of the Russian Federation do not imply the presence of a notarized consent from one of the parents / legal representative for the child's trip accompanied by a third party. However, we recommend a handwritten consent from one of the parents /legal representatives to make a decision if medical care is needed for the child + a copy of the first page and the page with the registration of the parent / legal representative giving the handwritten consent.
Smoking is prohibited on the train (both electronic and plain cigarettes; a fine of 1,500 to 2,500 rubles). You can smoke in the train parking lots, if possible, get off the train in smoking areas specially designated on the platforms.
The tour operator issues railway tickets at a tariff without carrying animals (for group railway transportation of tourists, this tariff is not possible for registration). In addition, it is not allowed to enter the tour bus with animals (there may be allergies in the group). Pets are also not allowed to enter the museums.

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