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We invite you to the picturesque autumn Karelia.

In autumn, the nature of Karelia impresses with its variety of colors. At this time of the year, the forests become quiet and calm, and the lakes become clean and transparent.

You will have an excursion to the first Russian resort of Marcial Waters, the reserve and the Kivach waterfall, a master class on cooking national Karelian pastries, as well as a cozy and comfortable stay at the recreation center.

Location

Petrozavodsk

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Tour highlights

Kivach Waterfall

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

Rest away from the hustle and bustle of the city

You will have a rest in a picturesque place, where a real Russian sauna, sports equipment rental, gazebos are at your service

Cooking class

Under the guidance of the chef, prepare the pearl of Karelian cuisine - gates

Itinerary

Day 1 - Arrival. Excursion to the first Russian resort of Marcial Waters. Kivach Nature Reserve
Arrival in Petrozavodsk by train No. 018A.
Meeting of the group with a sign at the central entrance to the station from the platform (for groups from St. Petersburg train No. 12, arrival 07:00, tourists are waiting for the arrival of train No. 018).
Buffet breakfast in the restaurant.
Departure for a country trip.
Stop at the art object "Valley of the Hares".
The Valley of Hares is a place that is open to both adults and children. And what can impress more than a rock with a thousand hares?
The artist Sergey Gapanovich set a goal to carve 1000 hares on a rock, now he has already managed to embody about 600 hares. Everyone will find for themselves the reason why hares live in the valley, and perhaps they will want to become the owner of a new big-eared animal on the body of the rock.
An excursion to the first Russian resort of Marcial Waters, founded by Peter I, with a tasting of water from 4 ferruginous springs, a visit to the church of the Apostle Peter, which was built according to the project of Peter 1 himself.
Departure for an excursion to the Kivach Nature Reserve, where you can enjoy the beauty and grandeur of one of the largest lowland waterfalls in Europe.
After visiting the waterfall, visit the Karelian Nature Museum and the Karelian Birch Arboretum.
Transfer to the Shishki base.
Lunch at the recreation center restaurant.
Check-in after 14:00.

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Day 2 - Recreation at the base
Breakfast, lunch at the restaurant.
Recreation at the base.
At your service (additionalthe fee) is a cozy Russian sauna designed for the simultaneous stay of six to eight guests.
The sauna complex includes a real Russian steam room with wood, a comfortable relaxation area, a table for six to eight people and a veranda from which you can admire the local natural beauties.
A real Russian sauna will help you gain strength or relax in a cozy atmosphere. The sauna was cut down from a pine log.
It is a wonderful natural material, it has a healing effect on the body, heals and fills with strength.
The bath ritual is one of the oldest traditions of the northern peoples, and we are happy to organize it for you.
Rent ATVs and buggies.
Bike rental.
Barbecue area.
Day 3 - Guided tour of the Husky dog kennel. Cooking class. Completion of the tour
Breakfast.
Room release.
Transfer to Petrozavodsk.
Transfer to the territory of the country center.
Guided tour of the Husky dog kennel.
Siberian Husky dogs are considered one of the most beautiful breeds. These cheerful animals were once bred by the Chukchi tribes as irreplaceable riding assistants and loyal friends.
The Husky kennel presents truly beautiful and powerful dogs, as they regularly go trekking in the summer and run in a sled in winter with guests.
In the kennel you will be able to get to know and even make friends with energetic animals
Lunch in the plague by the hearth.
Culinary master class on the preparation of national Karelian pastries - "Gates".
At the culinary master class, you will be able to cook the pearl of Karelian cuisine - kalitki, under the guidance of a chef.
For hundreds of years, these small Karelian pies have been baked from rye unleavened dough with fillings of millet and mashed potatoes.
Sending for an interactive excursion program to the national Karelian village of Kindasovo.
The village of Kindasovo combines the culture of the Karelian Luddiks and the peculiar Kindas humor in a unique way.
Arriving there, you will find yourself in a fairy tale! You can enjoy the silence of the Karelian forest, breathe in the intoxicating pine air!
Only here you will be treated to real Karelian pies and fragrant tea with herbs!
You will hear the enchanting sounds of kantele and jouhikko, find out what eiga is, why Karel needs a big house and who is in charge of the village.
Return to Petrozavodsk.
The approximate time of return to Petrozavodsk is 16:00-16:30.
Transfer to the railway station.
We recommend taking return tickets after 17:00, for example, "Swallow" in St. Petersburg at 18:00.

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Difficulty

Involves moderate physical activity

Accommodation

Camp Site

2 nights

Comfort

Midscale

The tour provides accommodation at the recreation center.

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

for an adult when staying in a 2-bed standard room: 39,300 rubles/person;
for children under 17 years old when staying in a 2-bed standard room: 38,600 rubles/person;
for children under 17 years old when staying in a 2-bed standard room in an extra bed: 36,100 rubles/person.

Recreation center "Shishki" it is located at a distance from large settlements, among the pine forest, which was carefully preserved by us during construction, on the shore of Lake Sundozero, which is part of the Suna River system.

The capital of Karelia, Petrozavodsk, is 70 kilometers away. The hotel at the recreation center was commissioned in 2011 and consists of 10 comfortable rooms with all amenities. Each room has a separate entrance from the street, its own porch, a vestibule with warm floors for outerwear and outdoor shoes, an entrance hall, a bathroom equipped with a shower cabin, a spacious living room, a kitchenette and a loft bedroom. The living room is equipped with an LCD TV, a DVD player, a coffee table and a folding sofa, which can be comfortably used as additional seats for two more people. The living room window offers a panoramic view of Lake Sundozero.

The kitchenette in the room is equipped with a full-fledged refrigerator with freezer, microwave, electric kettle and a dining table with four seats.

The bedroom has either a double bed (5 rooms) or two single beds (5 rooms), bedside tables, wardrobe. Considering that half of the rooms are equipped with double beds and half with two single beds, we kindly ask you to pay attention to this when booking and book those rooms in which you will be most comfortable.

The base has a restaurant, a sauna complex, gazebos, sports equipment rental.

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Tour conditions

Group

From 2 to 12 tourists

Minimum age

5 years old

Duration

3 days 2 nights

Group meets at

Petrozavodsk

Included in price

accommodation at the base;
meals according to the tour program;
transportation service according to the tour program;
excursion service according to the tour program;
the work of the tour guide according to the tour program.

Paid extra

air and railway tickets to Petrozavodsk and back;
additional excursions;
transfers outside the program;
personal expenses;
services at the recreation center;
meals not specified in the program.

It's important to know

Comfortable clothes and shoes for the season.
Photo camera.
Umbrella.
Raincoat for the warm season, in case of rain.

Dates and Prices

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13 Sep – 13 Dec

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12 – 14 Sep 3 days 2 nights

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26 – 28 Sep 3 days 2 nights

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5 – 7 Dec 3 days 2 nights

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Autumn charm of Karelia