Autumn in Karelia. A trip to Kizhi Island

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Spend four unforgettable days in Karelia filled with autumn colors!

We will visit the incredibly picturesque Kizhi, the famous marble canyon, the resort "Marcial Waters" and the stormy Kivach waterfall. We will also take a walk around the capital of Karelia and visit friendly huskies and reindeer.

Location

Republic of Karelia, Petrozavodsk

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Tour highlights

The beauty of the Marble Canyon

Let's go on a walking tour of the Ruskeala Mountain Park

Masterpieces of wooden architecture

Let's admire the architectural ensemble of the Kizhi churchyard

Talviukko's loyal friends

We will visit the patrimony of Karelian Santa Claus and get acquainted with reindeer

Itinerary

Day 1 - The capital of Karelia. Ethnopark: huskies and deer
Welcome to the capital of Karelia — the city of Petrozavodsk.
The port of the five seas, located on the shore of the second largest freshwater body in Europe — Lake Onega.
A real European city, with a national Karelo-Finnish flavor, the same age as St. Petersburg, cozy, beautiful, with its own unique history.
You can choose trains to arrive in Petrozavodsk from 06:50 to 08:00.
We will meet you at the railway station starting at 07:30.
Suitcases can be given to our manager, leaving with you only the most necessary things for the first day of the excursion — the manager will take the things to the hotel and they will wait for you in the luggage room until you check in.
The breakfast (complex) of our group will last from 08:05 to 08:30.
08:30 "Journey through the Centuries" is a program of acquaintance with Petrozavodsk, revealing the path of the city and its enterprises, starting with the Petrovsky plant, founded by Peter the Great.
We will go through several epochs: "The Land awakened by Peter", "The Era of Catherine the Great" and touch the Orthodox Petrozavodsk.
After that, we will walk along the embankment of the city — the hallmark of Petrozavodsk.
11:00 We are going to visit Talviukko and his faithful friends: huskies and reindeer!
Our program includes 2 excursions to real reindeer and a sled dog kennel, as well as a tea party with Karelian pastries and tea made with local herbs.
At the very beginning of the patrimony, there are small reindeer and their fawns.
Talviucco's assistants will take a tour of the farm, introduce you to these wonderful creatures and tell you about the interesting life of these wonderful animals.
The largest kennel of sports sled dogs in Russia is located on the territory of the patrimony.
Here you will make friends with the famous Alaskan huskies, Alaskan Malamute and Siberian huskies.
Feel the boundless trust and love of these beautiful creatures, take kind photos for memory.
Talviukko's assistants will conduct an excursion and tell you many amazing things about summer and winter riding sports, the diversity and purpose of each of the riding breeds, the characteristics of the character and roles in the team of each of the four-legged athletes.
After 2 excursions, you will have the opportunity to transfer to sleds and ride with sled dogs in a small circle through a beautiful forest (500 meters) — for an additional fee (purchased in fact on the patrimony).
Upon return, check—in at the hotel.
Have a nice stay!

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Day 2 - A trip to Kizhi Island via Zaonezhye
Short program of the day: 08:00 Departure for an excursion from Petrozavodsk. 12:30 Arrival in the village of Velikaya Guba/Oyatevschina. 12:30-13:00 Drive to Kizhi Island on a hovercraft. 13:00-14:30 Kizhi Island tour and free time. 16:00 Lunch in Medvezhegorsk (included in the price). 20:30 Return to Petrozavodsk.
Breakfast at the hotel.
07:30/08:30 Departure for an excursion from Petrozavodsk.
You have a unique opportunity to see one of the most picturesque and beautiful places in Karelia — Zaonezhye and visit the pearl of the Russian north — Kizhi Island.
A bus tour from Petrozavodsk to the village of Velikaya Guba (or Oyativshchyna, depending on weather conditions) will introduce you to interesting facts from the history of the region, its traditions, nature and notable places of the Zaonezhye region.
12:30 Arrival in the village of Velikaya Guba.
From the village of Velikaya Guba/Oyativshchyna you will have a trip to Kizhi Island on a hovercraft "Khivus", upon arrival you will get acquainted with one of the main visual symbols of Russia — the architectural ensemble of the Kizhi pogost.
As part of the Kizhi Island excursion program, you will have a sightseeing tour of the main exposition of the island.
The tour price includes a visit to the main exposition of the Kizhi Museum, namely, an inspection of the appearance of all monuments on the island, as well as a visit to the interiors of the Church of the Intercession of the Blessed Virgin Mary and the house of Oshevnev from D. Oshevnevo or Elizarov's house from D. The middle (by the decision of the guide, in the summer).
The program of the excursion "Journey to Zaonezhye with a visit to Kizhi Island" includes a sightseeing tour of the main exposition of the museum, during which guests will get acquainted with the pearl of Russian wooden architecture — the Kizhi architectural ensemble.
During the tour, you will see the unique multi—headed temples and iconographic decoration of the Church of the Intercession of the Kizhi churchyard, enter the house of the Zaonezhsky peasant, find out how and how these people lived, see the Church of the Resurrection of Lazarus - the oldest in Russia, which was revered as an Orthodox shrine.
Please note: lunch is included in the price, it will be after Kizhi, in the dining room of the city of Mezhvezhegorsk, at about 16:30.
The cafe on the island is open only in summer, please bring tea and sandwiches/food, snack, as lunch is late.
Return to Petrozavodsk at 19:30/20:30.
Please note: This route is the only option guaranteed to get to Kizhi Island during the period when navigation to Kizhi Island on meteors from Petrozavodsk is closed (that is, from October 15 to May 15). Due to global warming, the ice on Lake Onega has not been rising in the last 3 years and we have been traveling this route all winter. During the period from October 15 to May 15, this is the only guaranteed and safe way to get to Kizhi Island. Along the way, there is the most interesting region of Karelia — Zaonezhye and a huge number of stories.

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Day 3 - Marble Canyon of Ruskeala
It's time to have breakfast and gain new strength. A journey into a fairy tale awaits us. Ahead is the Northern Ladoga region.
08:00 Breakfast in the hotel restaurants.
09:00 Departure to the marble canyon of Ruskeala.
The distance from Petrozavodsk to Ruskeala is 260 km, the travel time is 3.5–4 hours.
On the way, the tour guide will tell you about the history of our republic, you will pass by ancient Karelian villages and a huge number of beautiful lakes.
In front of the Ruskeala Mountain Park, we will make a stop at the Ruskeala waterfalls: the historical place where the film "And the dawns are quiet here ..." was filmed.
If desired, for an additional fee, you can visit the "ecotrope": walk along the hinged wooden bridges directly above the waterfalls and feel the power and beauty of this place.
At about 14:00 we arrive at the territory of the Ruskeala Mountain Park, where we will have a walking tour of the marble canyon (1 hour).
The 1.5-kilometer-long ecotrope around Ruskeala has many panoramic platforms from which you can enjoy views of this unique place.
In addition, you will be able to move away from the main trail a little and go into the depth of the through cave (tunnel) and see the geology of the canyon.
There are also deposits of Italian marble near the main canyon, which can be visited on their own.
After a sightseeing tour around the canyon, we provide free time.
In 2018, an "Underground Route" was launched on the territory of the canyon.
All additional services are purchased on site, at the ticket offices of the mountain park: on a first-come, first-served basis and subject to availability.
Unfortunately, the park administration does not provide the possibility of pre-booking.
In addition, on the territory of Ruskeala park there is an opportunity to eat in cafes and buy souvenirs in shops.
Arrival in Petrozavodsk at 21:00.
Guests go for a walk around the city — there is time to buy souvenirs or sit in a restaurant of Karelian national cuisine, or relax in hotel rooms.

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Day 4 - Mount Sampo. The resort "Marcial waters". The ancient volcano Girvas. Kivach Waterfall
Breakfast at the hotel, room release, key collection at the reception.
09:00 Departure for the Golden Ring of Karelia tour (suitcases can be left in the hotel's luggage room in the morning or taken with you to the bus — there is a luggage compartment).
We will visit four major attractions near Petrozavodsk:
The picturesque Sampo Mountain;
the first Russian resort "Marcial Waters", founded by Peter the Great;
ancient Girvas volcano;
the famous Kivach waterfall.
Mount Sampo is a rocky hill with a height of about 40 meters.
There are hiking trails and stairs with railings on its slopes.
Thus, the ascent to the top is quite comfortable.
Magnificent landscapes open up at an altitude.
A century-old forest is rustling below and the most beautiful Concesero stretches out.
Ahead of us lies the first Russian resort, called Marcial Waters.
The unusual name of the place was given by the light hand of Peter the Great's assistant.
He investigated the composition of local mineral waters, found a high iron content in them, and named them after the god of war Mars.
The resort is famous not only for its waters, but also for its special microclimate.
It is better to drink medicinal water from the springs immediately, because the local mineral water is not stored for a long time.
After a fairly short time, a precipitate appears in it, and it loses its medicinal properties.
We will definitely combine the tasting of marcial water with a tour of local attractions — we will see with you the Caretaker's House, the Church of the Apostle Peter and the pavilions above the former source of medicinal water.
The temple is the only building that has been preserved since Peter the Great.
Moreover, it was built according to the project and handwritten drawings of Tsar Peter.
Our way lies to the remains of an ancient volcano, or rather to the town of Girvas.
This is a dried-up waterfall.
This was how it became after the waters of the Suna were diverted for the needs of the Palaeozersk hydroelectric power station.
The places around Girvas are very picturesque: reddish granite rocks are framed by quiet backwaters, small waterfalls, abandoned trays for rafting forests.
Karelia, the land of thousands of lakes and rivers, is famous for its waterfalls.
There are many of them here, but perhaps the most famous is Kivach.
It is considered the decoration and pride of the region, because this waterfall is the second largest on the plains of Europe.
This is a must-visit place for all tourists coming to Karelia.
We will visit the waterfall itself, walk along hiking trails with shady gazebos, souvenir shops for everyone, as well as an arboretum with a grove of Karelian birch and a Nature museum.
Kivach is an amazingly beautiful place.
The snow-white waterfall, like an expensive canvas, is enclosed in a frame made of the greenery of centuries-old forests.
There is a belief that it takes away anxiety and bad thoughts.
You just need to concentrate on the foam streams and let the water take away all the bad things, wash your mind and soul with cool moisture.
During the tour, we will stop at a cafe where you can eat and gain strength.
And then — return to Petrozavodsk.
Arrival in Petrozavodsk at 17:00.
Then you go by train or for a walk around the city — there is time to buy souvenirs or eat at a restaurant of Karelian national cuisine.

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Difficulty

Suitable for everyone

Accommodation

Hotel

3 nights

Comfort

Premium

The tour provides accommodation in a hotel in the center of Petrozavodsk in a standard room with breakfast.

5% discount when booking more than 3 months before the tour, the price is indicated without discount.

The cost of the tour for 1 person:

adult — 36,900 rubles.;
a child of 4-14 years old — 35,500 rubles.;
beneficiary (pensioners, disabled people and veterans of the database) — 36,000 rubles.

The surcharge for single occupancy is 6,000 rubles.

Discount for additional accommodation. place — 6,000 rubles .

The discount for a company of five people is 7%.

To accommodate tourists, we provide comfortable rooms in superior hotels and service levels located in the city center and within walking distance from the waterfront of Petrozavodsk, restaurants and entertainment centers, souvenir and grocery stores.

We accommodate our guests in the following hotels: Severnaya, Prionezhsky, Onega Castle, Sakvoyazh, Cosmos, Boutique hotel 13 chairs, Peter INN. These are some of the best hotels in Petrozavodsk, consistently providing a high level of service and high-quality accommodation.

You get breakfast at the hotel in the price of the tour.

All excursions will also start from the hotels (a maximum of 10 minutes walk from the meeting point for the tour, including on the day of check—in and check-out, as large buses are difficult to access some hotels).

You can write your wishes in advance on choosing a specific hotel and we will try to ensure that you check into it, but the specifics of group tours are such that the accommodation grid is drawn up at the last moment, based on the available room quotas in the hotels we have booked.

"Severnaya"

The Severnaya Hotel is located in the very center of Petrozavodsk, surrounded by the main attractions and infrastructure facilities. Guests can take advantage of high-quality service - free Wi-Fi, luggage storage and a gym.

The hotel offers cozy and modern rooms, which are fully equipped with everything you need. Each room has everything you need - ergonomic furniture, modern appliances and an individual bathroom. Regular cleaning is carried out everywhere.

Delicious and hearty breakfasts are served every morning, which are fully equipped with everything you need. There is also a restaurant consisting of several halls. Everything is prepared exclusively from fresh products.

There is a bus stop next to the hotel, as well as a museum of local lore and picturesque parks for long walks.

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"Prionezhsky"

The Prionezhsky Club Hotel is located in Petrozavodsk, in its historical district, on the shore of the lake.

The hotel has comfortable rooms, the comfort and equipment of which allow you to relax after an eventful day. Apartments are recommended for long-term stays

Meals are served in the restaurant with a bright and cozy room, as well as impeccable service. The bartender will prepare any classic or exclusive cocktail.

The conference hall accommodates 45 people and has the necessary equipment and ergonomic furniture. Upon request, the staff will develop a coffee break menu.

The hotel is located in a picturesque area, which is suitable for walking, secluded recreation, as well as for active sports.

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Onega Castle

The Onega Castle Hotel is located in the center of Petrozavodsk. From the windows of the hotel you can observe panoramic views of the lake and the surrounding area of the city.

All rooms are distributed according to comfort and furnishing. If desired, you can additionally order sleeping places. There are a number of attic rooms from which you can see the lake scenery.

There is a restaurant serving international and Russian dishes. You can try several dishes of Karelian cuisine. The bar provides various types of drinks, as well as cold snacks.

The swimming pool is open to the public, and you can also use the sauna or spa center. You can book a hall for special events.

The nearest attraction is the embankment with the monument "Fishermen". The local Museum of Local Lore is within walking distance.

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"The valise"

The Sakvoyazh Hotel is located in the northeastern part of the city of Petrozavodsk, in the vicinity of the city's embankment.

The hotel has different types of rooms, both standard and superior comfort. The facilities include comfortable beds, necessary furniture, a private bathroom with hygiene products, a TV, Wi-Fi. Some rooms have a sauna and a kitchenette. You can book rooms with a view of the courtyard or the city.

Breakfast is served every morning, which includes a variety of dishes made from organic products according to the buffet system.

The distance to the railway station is 2 kilometers, and Petrozavodsk Airport is 18 kilometers away. Nearby is Petrovsky Square and the Park of the Onega Tractor Plant.

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«Cosmos»

The modern Cosmos Petrozavodsk Hotel is located in a picturesque part of Petrozavodsk, not far from the famous Onega Lake. A wide range of services is provided for guests.

Comfortable rooms are provided for accommodation, made in a classic simple design. The rooms have all the necessary furniture and appliances, a private bathroom or shower with a bathroom.

There is a restaurant on site. There is a wide range of dishes.

You can hold a seminar or a business meeting in an equipped conference room with appliances.

The train station can be reached in 10 minutes by public transport, and the airport is 30 minutes away. Within walking distance there is a beautiful promenade along which you can walk.

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"Boutique hotel 13 chairs"

Boutique hotel "13 chairs" is located in the center of Petrozavodsk. It offers uniquely decorated rooms and an indoor pool with sauna. It offers free Wi-Fi and free private parking.

All rooms are decorated in a classic style and feature air conditioning, a flat-screen TV, a safe and a refrigerator. The bathroom comes with free toiletries, slippers and a hairdryer. A continental breakfast is served every morning in the hotel's cafe. Access to the swimming pool with sauna and hot tub is subject to an additional fee.

A children's playground is available for the youngest guests. Lake Onega is a 5-minute walk away, and the lively Lenin Avenue is 900 m away.

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Peter INN

The Peter Inn Hotel is conveniently located in the center of Petrozavodsk and offers guests high standards of service and a wide range of services. The reception is open 24 hours a day.

The rooms are bright rooms that are decorated in a modern style. Functional furniture and new appliances are installed in each category. The bathrooms are individual for each room. Some rooms offer stunning views of Lake Onega.

Meals are served in the restaurant, which offers local, Bavarian and international cuisine. In addition, there is a sushi bar and a lounge cafe on site.

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Tour conditions

Group

up to 50 tourists

Minimum age

4 years old

Duration

4 days 3 nights

Group meets at

Republic of Karelia, Petrozavodsk

Included in price

meals specified in the program:
- 4 breakfasts;
- 1 tea party (in the husky and deer nursery);
- 1 lunch (on the day of the Kizhi excursion);
the work of a tour guide;
hotel accommodation;
all entrance tickets according to the program;
transport service by bus;
transportation to Kizhi Island.

Paid extra

air and railway tickets to Petrozavodsk and back;
meals not specified in the program (lunches, dinners);
additional services:
- dog sledding;
- entertainment in the marble canyon of Ruskeala;
personal expenses (souvenirs, alcohol, etc.).

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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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Olga

2 Nov, 2024

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I was very impressed with the guides and would gladly recommend them to friends and family. Our guide, Marina, shared fascinating insights about Karelia and made sure everyone felt completely at ease.

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Natalya

21 Oct, 2024

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Ihr seid einfach großartig! Macht weiter so

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Galina

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The guides told us in an interesting way about the history of Karelia, the traditions and the way of life of the population who previously lived on this territory.

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Autumn in Karelia. A trip to Kizhi Island

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