Autumn weekend in Karelia

A bright and dynamic weekend in fabulous Karelia! 

We will see the best sights of Karelia in all their glory and taste delicious dishes of national cuisine.

According to individual requests, the program can be organized on any date.

Location

Petrozavodsk
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$354
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Duration
3 Days
2 Nights
Departures
  • Group departures
    • 5 – 7 September
    • 12 – 14 September
    • 19 – 21 September
    • 26 – 28 September
or
Accommodation
  • Hotel
    2 nights
Comfort
  • Upscale
  • Premium
Difficulty
Easy
Suitable for everyone
Group
From 2 to 25 tourists
Minimum age
5 years old
Group meet at
Petrozavodsk
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Weekdays: 8am - 8pm
Weekends: 8am - 7pm (GMT +3)
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Tour highlights

A trip to Kizhi
Let's take a fast Meteor to the legendary island with a temple complex
A trip to the Ruskeala Mountain Park
We will see an ancient marble quarry where rock was mined for the imperial palaces
A walk around Petrozavodsk
We will see the main locations of the capital of Karelia and walk along the Onega embankment

Itinerary

  • Day 1 - Petrozavodsk city tour and a trip to Kizhi

    We meet our dear guests at the Petrozavodsk railway station. 

    07:50 Upon arrival of train No. 18, the guide meets you on the platform at the railway station building with a sign "Weekend in Karelia".

    Tourists who arrived on earlier trains or on their own transport approach the meeting place.

    Breakfast in a cozy cafe.

    *If tourists arrive later (train No. 92 at 09:18), a meeting at the railway station and a free transfer will be arranged for them to meet the group on the route.
    In this case, tourists have breakfast on their own.

    Tour of the capital of Karelia (duration: 2-2.5 hours).

    Petrozavodsk is the younger brother of St. Petersburg, born with him in the same year. 

    It was founded in 1703 by Peter the Great. 

    You will get acquainted with the historical center, the monument to Peter I, the governor's Park. 

    A promenade along the beautiful city embankment along Lake Onega, where there is a collection of original sculptures located in the open air.

    The guide will also show you cozy restaurants and cafes where you can taste national cuisine.

    Excursion to Kizhi Island, the pearl of Karelian wooden architecture (duration of the trip is 7 hours). 

    A trip by Meteor along Lake Onega to Kizhi Island (1 hour and 30 minutes on the way). 

    Visit the famous open-air museum, where a unique collection of monuments of wooden architecture is collected. 

    You will see the 22nd Transfiguration Church after restoration, visit the interiors of the Church of the Intercession of the Virgin and the ethnographic exposition in the peasant hut, where traditional peasant crafts are demonstrated.

    Supper.

    Accommodation at the hotel after the end of the excursion program:

    The Severnaya 4* Hotel is located in the very center of Petrozavodsk. Nearby there are museums, souvenir shops, cafes and restaurants.

  • Day 2 - The unique Ruskeala Mountain Park
  • Day 3 - "Marcial waters". Girvas volcano. Kivach Waterfall
Difficulty
Suitable for everyone

Accommodation

Accommodation
  • Hotel
    2 nights
Comfort
  • Upscale
  • Premium

The tour includes accommodation in a Petrozavodsk hotel (breakfast buffet).

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

 Double RoomSingle RoomAdditional place
Hotel "Severnaya"31 20036 40028 500

Discounts on the tour:

  • a child under 6 years old — 2,500 rubles.;
  • a child from 7 to 16 years old — 2,000 rubles.;
  • a pensioner over 60 years old — 300 rubles.

You can specify the accommodation requirements: DBL (2-bed room with one bed) or TWIN (2-bed room with two separate beds).

Hotel Severnaya 4* 2 nights

Severnaya Hotel is located in the center of Petrozavodsk, just 1 km from Lake Onega and a 15-minute walk from the train station and public transport stops.

The Severnaya Hotel offers a wide range of rooms, suites and apartments equipped with everything you need.

The hotel has a business center with meeting facilities.

The attentive staff of the Severnaya Hotel will assist with visa processing and can arrange excursions on request.

Shopping and business areas of the city can be visited near the Severnaya Hotel, as well as restaurants and museums nearby. Guests can explore the neoclassical architectural heritage of Petrozavodsk or take a walk along Lake Onega.

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Tour conditions

Group
From 2 to 25 tourists
Minimum age
5 years old
Duration
3 days 2 nights
Group meets at
Petrozavodsk

Included in price

  • accommodation in rooms of the selected category (2 nights in Petrozavodsk);
  • meals specified in the program (3 breakfasts, 3 dinners);
  • sightseeing tour of Petrozavodsk;
  • excursion to the Ruskeala Mountain Park;
  • excursions to the Kizhi Museum-Reserve;
  • excursion to the Marcial Waters resort, Girvas volcano and Kivach Nature Reserve;
  • transportation services according to the program;
  • the work of the guide according to the program (3 days).

Paid extra

  • air and railway tickets to Petrozavodsk and back;
  • meals not included in the tour price;
  • services not included in the tour price;
  • airport transfer;
  • a walk along the ecotrope at the Ruskeala waterfalls:
    • adult — 400 rubles/person.;
    • children, pensioners, students — 300 rubles/person.;
  • additional programs on the territory of the Ruskeala Mountain Park (purchased on site, not booked in advance):
    • boat trip;
    • excursion "Underground Ruskeala";
    • trolley ride (zip-line);
    • bungee;
  • personal expenses.

It's important to know

Are plane tickets included in the price of the tour?

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

Is insurance included in the price of the tour?
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Dates and Prices

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  • Individual dates available on request
    1 – 30 Sep
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    5 – 7 Sep 3 days 2 nights
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    12 – 14 Sep 3 days 2 nights
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    19 – 21 Sep 3 days 2 nights
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    26 – 28 Sep 3 days 2 nights
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Reviews

  • S
    Svetlana
    about provider
    6 Nov, 2024
    A wonderful trip with our fantastic guide, Lyudmila, who was with us every step of the way. Everything was quick, well-organized and professional. Thank you!