Autumn activity in Karelia

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Do you want to experience real adrenaline and see the beauty of Karelian nature? Then this tour is just for you!

We invite you to embark on an unforgettable journey that harmoniously combines drive and contemplation. In this adventure, you will conquer the picturesque expanses on off-road vehicles, race off-road on quad bikes, see the majestic Kivach waterfall and visit the first Russian resort of Marcial Waters, appreciate the beauty of Mount Sampo and the Girvas volcano.

Calculation of the tour for a group of 5 or more people on request.

Location

Petrozavodsk

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

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Tour highlights

The famous waterfall

Admire the power and beauty of one of the largest lowland waterfalls in Europe

With a breeze on an ATV

Get the skills to control an ATV and set off to conquer the Karelian expanses

An exciting jeep tour

Feel the surge of energy and adrenaline from an exciting jeep adventure

Interesting locations

Explore the extinct Girvas volcano and the active Girvas hydroelectric power station built on the Suna River

The first Russian resort

Visit the Marcial Waters resort, which is famous for its ferruginous springs

Panoramic views

When visiting Mount Sampo, enjoy the scenic nature on the observation deck.

Itinerary

Day 1 - Arrival in Petrozavodsk and departure to the route
Welcome to Petrozavodsk!
We recommend arriving before 08:00.
Meeting with the curator of the group is your reliable guide to the world of Karelian wonders.
After the trip, a hearty and invigorating breakfast buffet awaits you at the hotel to recharge your batteries and finally wake up.
The standard time of the program is 10:00-17:00, we can slightly shift the time if necessary.
Meeting with instructors and accommodation in jeeps.
Get ready to drive!
The start of our jeep tour. We are leaving Petrozavodsk to meet adventures.
The first stop is Sampo Mountain. Enjoy the panoramic views from the scenic observation deck.
A trip to the first Russian resort – Marcial waters. Founded by Peter the Great himself, this unique area is famous for its healing glandular springs. Be sure to taste them!
Briefing and trial trip. Our experienced instructors will teach you the basics of off-road driving and safety techniques to make you feel confident behind the wheel.
"Sand sprint" and "Stone Trial".
Exciting special stages are waiting for you: high-speed movement through a sand quarry, where we will identify the fastest, and overcoming water obstacles, including a ford across the Suna River along the unique Por threshold, a threshold cut into the rocks for rafting forests.
Girvas volcano and hydroelectric power station. We will visit the extinct Girvas volcano and inspect the operating Girvas hydroelectric power station built on the Suna River.
Lunch. A hearty lunch in nature is what you need after an active day.
Kivach Nature Reserve and the famous waterfall. Let's admire the power and beauty of one of the largest lowland waterfalls in Europe – Kivacha.
Check-in at the Shishki recreation center.
Let's relax in comfortable rooms after a busy day.
Supper.
We will end the day with a delicious dinner in a cozy atmosphere.

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Day 2 - Off-road ATV adventure. Master class on cooking fish on a stone
We have breakfast, pack our things and board a comfortable shuttle that will take us to the starting point of our quad adventure.
We arrive at the base, where a team of professionals is already waiting for us.
We get acquainted with our experienced instructor, select the equipment and prepare to conquer the off-road
ATV management and safety instruction (15-20 minutes) – safety first!
ATV driving skills training (15-20 minutes) — feel like the king of the off-road. Let's go on an adventure!
village of Tivdia — village of Belaya Gora. Warm up the engines and hit the road.
D. Yershy – sightseeing tour of the old church of the Icon of the Kazan Mother of God, built by the famous architect Konstantin Ton in 1856. Let's touch the history.
Kovka village of Selga is a village founded back in 1520. Guided tour to the ancient chapel.
Timai Gora village — an excursion to the breathtaking stone canyon. Timai Gora is a visit from an angel and an opportunity to collect the purest living water from a well.
Riga Selga village — sightseeing tour of the burnt village. Let's feel the spirit of history and tragedy.
D. Tivdia — we return to the base, full of impressions.
The total mileage on the quad bikes will be 50-55 km. The approximate travel time is 3-4 hours.
The master class on cooking fish on a stone is a unique experience and a delicious lunch made with your own hands.
Departure to Petrozavodsk.
Dinner at a city restaurant — we celebrate the end of our quad adventure.
Completion of the program.
You get to the train station by yourself. Returning home.
We recommend that you take train tickets no earlier than 21:00.

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Difficulty

Involves moderate physical activity

Tour organizer's comments

The tour includes long trips on an ATV and a jeep tour.

Accommodation

Camp Site

1 night

Comfort

Basic+

The tour provides accommodation in standard rooms at the Shishki recreation center.

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

group of 2 people with double boarding on an ATV (double accommodation at the recreation center) – 94,200 rubles.;
a group of 2 people with a single quad bike ride (double occupancy at the recreation center) – 118,400 rubles.;
group of 3 people with accommodation on two ATVs (triple accommodation at the recreation center) – 137,000 rubles.;
a group of 3 people with accommodation on three ATVs (triple accommodation at a recreation center) – 161,300 rubles.;
group of 2 adults, 2 children under 12 years old (four–bed accommodation at the recreation center) - 153,000 rubles.

Calculation of the tour for a group of 5 or more people on request.

On request, subject to availability and for an additional fee, accommodation in a separate guest house on the territory of the base is possible.

Recreation center "Shishki" It is located on the shore of Lake Sundozero in the Republic of Karelia. The tourist base has a large territory with everything you need for a quiet holiday with your family or with a friendly company, outside the bustling metropolis.

Eight comfortable wooden mansions with a total capacity of more than seventy people and a hotel for forty people have been built to accommodate visitors. All buildings have equipment for watching movies, a karaoke center, shower rooms, sanitary facilities.

The cottages are equipped with kitchen areas for guests. There is a barbecue area and a gazebo on the complex's square. There is also a restaurant with a comfortable outdoor veranda on the territory of the Shishki club.