Autumn hits of Karelia

Immerse yourself in incredible adventures in Karelia, where nature and culture are intertwined in a unique whirlpool.

On this tour, you will discover the picturesque landscapes of the Ruskeala Mountain Park, the beauty of the mighty Akhinkoski and Kivach waterfalls, the ancient history and distinctive culture of Petrozavodsk and Sortavala, as well as see Mount Sampo, the Marcial Waters resort, the Girvas volcano and other interesting places.

Location

Republic of Karelia, Petrozavodsk
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Duration
3 days
2 nights
Departures
13 - 15 Sep
20 - 22 Sep
27 - 29 Sep
4 - 6 Oct
11 - 13 Oct
18 - 20 Oct
25 - 27 Oct
1 - 3 Nov
Accommodation
  • Hotel
    2 nights
Comfort
  • Basic+
  • Premium
Difficulty
Easy
Suitable for everyone
Group
From 2 to 50 tourists
Minimum age
1 years old
Group meet at
Republic of Karelia, Petrozavodsk
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Weekends: 8am - 7pm (GMT +3)
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Tour highlights

Petrozavodsk City Tour
Get to know the history of the city, as well as its modern appearance.
Reserved Kivach
You will see the most famous waterfall of Karelia – Kivach and the arboretum of the famous Karelian birch
The famous mountain park
Admire the splendor of the famous marble quarry in an autumn outfit
Retro train ride
Get the opportunity to ride an atmospheric retro train to Sortavala
Unusual places
Visit the exhibition of the unique woodcarver Kronid Gogolev
Multi-faceted Sortavala
Take part in a sightseeing tour of the ancient city with a tour of its historical center and get acquainted with the original Finnish architecture.

Itinerary

  • Day 1 - A tour of Petrozavodsk. Mount Sampo. Marcial Waters. Girvas volcano. Kivach Waterfall

    Upon arrival of train No. 18, a meeting with a guide at the Petrozavodsk railway station under the steeple from the platform side, a sign "Hits of Karelia".

    If you arrive earlier, wait. For those arriving by later trains than train No. 18— transfer to the location of the group, with partial loss of the program, without recalculation.

    Breakfast in a cafe in the city.

    Bus sightseeing tour of Petrozavodsk and a walking tour of the unique open-air museum of modern Art (sculpture exhibition on the embankment of Lake Onega).

    During the tour, you will get acquainted with the history of the city, as well as its modern appearance.

    Departure for a country tour "Sampo Mountain — Marcial Waters — Girvas volcano — Kivach Waterfall".

    Visit to the Sampo mountain. Sampo Mountain in Karelia is considered a place of power and impresses with its beauty. Sampo Mountain is small in height, easy to climb, and the view from the top is amazing.

    Moving to the first Russian resort "Marcial Waters" is a unique opportunity to taste the healing water from 3 springs known since the time of Peter the Great. Visit the Church of St. Peter the Apostle (1721).

    Visit the ancient volcano Girvas. Fortunately, the volcano is no longer active, but we can see frozen lava, volcanic rocks and amazing landscapes.

    Stop for lunch at a cafe on the way for an additional fee.

    Transfer to Kivach Nature Reserve, the oldest in Russia and the first in Karelia. During the tour of the reserve you will see the most famous waterfall of Karelia — Kivach, the nature museum and the arboretum of the famous Karelian birch.

    18:00 Return to Petrozavodsk.

    Accommodation in a selected hotel (standard rooms, with amenities).

    Free time, rest.

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  • Day 2 - Ruskeala Mountain Park. Ahinkoski Waterfalls
  • Day 3 - Tour of Sortavala. Mount Paaso. Filina Mountain Bunker Museum
Difficulty
Suitable for everyone

Accommodation

Accommodation
  • Hotel
    2 nights
Comfort
  • Basic+
  • Premium

The tour provides accommodation in hotels.

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

 Severnaya 4* (Petrozavodsk) + hotel in SortavalaFregat 4* (Petrozavodsk) + hotel in Sortavala
Double Room45 50047 100
Single room47 90048 700
Additional place40 70040 700

Discount for schoolchildren, students, and pensioners over the age of 60 — 1000 rubles.

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Tour conditions

Group
From 2 to 50 tourists
Minimum age
1 years old
Duration
3 days 2 nights
Group meets at
Republic of Karelia, Petrozavodsk

Included in price

  • accommodation in the selected hotel;
  • sightseeing and transportation services;
  • meals included in the program (3 breakfasts, 1 lunch, 1 dinner);
  • retro train tickets;
  • entrance tickets to sightseeing sites.

Paid extra

  • air and railway tickets to Petrozavodsk and back from Sortavala;
  • meals not specified in the program or specified for an additional fee.

It's important to know

Personal equipment you need for the tour
  1. An identity document in an airtight package (for children – a birth certificate).
  2. A compulsory medical insurance policy.
  3. Comfortable shoes – sneakers or sneakers.
  4. Waterproof, windproof jacket.
  5. Raincoat.
  6. A warm sweater or a warm tracksuit (sweatshirt, pants).
  7. Sports trousers.
  8. A light headdress.
  9. A bathing suit.
  10. Sunglasses.
  11. Personal hygiene items: soap, towel, toothbrush and toothpaste.
  12. Repellents and remedies for mosquito and tick bites.
  13. Personal first aid kit.
  14. Photo and video equipment + sealed packaging for them in case of rain.
  15. A small backpack (20-30 l).
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Dates and Prices

  • $628
    13 – 15 Sep 3 days 2 nights
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  • $628
    20 – 22 Sep 3 days 2 nights
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  • $628
    27 – 29 Sep 3 days 2 nights
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  • $628
    4 – 6 Oct 3 days 2 nights
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  • $628
    11 – 13 Oct 3 days 2 nights
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Reviews Leave a review

  • OL
    Olga Ladigaeva
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    25 May, 2026
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    I really enjoyed everything, especially the opportunity to visit Kizhi and go dog sledding.
  • SS
    Svetlana Shibarshina
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    16 Oct, 2025
    Special thanks to our guide, Vera. She’s an excellent tour organizer and a very knowledgeable guide.
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    Alexandra
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    29 May, 2025
    We went on the Reboot tour in Karelia and came away with so many positive emotions and impressions. The organization was excellent, everything ran smoothly with no delays or confusion. We always knew who was picking us up, where we were going, and when we’d be back. We've been on other trips, so we truly appreciate how well this one was managed, thank you for that. We really loved staying at the Verkhovye Hotel. It had such a warm, family-like atmosphere that it made us want to come back again. We returned home rested and in great spirits. Thank you.