Autumn weekend. Karelia with huskies and deer

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Autumn is a great time to take a breath after a hot summer and prepare for a cold winter. What could be better than spending a weekend with your family and good friends by the lake, surrounded by a golden-red forest.

Away from high-rise buildings and noisy highways, you can walk through the forest, relax in a warm Russian bath, admire a beautiful waterfall, get acquainted with huskies and deer, relax on the lake shore in a cozy gazebo.

For groups of 6 people or more, the tour can be held on any date between 09/06/2024 and 12/12/2024.

Location

Republic of Karelia, Petrozavodsk

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Tour highlights

An ancient volcano and a beautiful waterfall

Let's go to the ancient Girvas paleovolcano, enjoy the views of the most famous plain waterfall in Europe - Kivacha

Amazing inhabitants of the nursery

Let's meet the husky champions, treat the reindeer to their favorite treat

Educational walks

Let's get acquainted with more than three hundred years of the city's history, we will reach the most interesting places of Petrozavodsk

The bathhouse. The samovar. Karelian herbs

Let's steam for a couple of hours in the sauna and drink tea with unique Karelian herbs at the recreation center

Itinerary

Day 1 - Petrozavodsk
Arrival in Petrozavodsk.
Breakfast in the cafe of the city is a buffet.
Sightseeing tour of the city of Petrozavodsk.
During a tour of the city of Petrozavodsk, you will learn the history of streets, buildings, squares and parks of the city and get acquainted with more than three hundred years of the city's history.
Here, by decree of Peter the Great, the first weapons factories were built, and the descendants of the blacksmith Ilmarinen, the creator of the miracle mill "Sampo", forged the glory of the Russian army and navy, casting the best guns, anchors, squeaks, guns, swords, pistols.
You will see the famous architectural ensemble of the Round Square, visit the Governor's Garden, Cathedral Square and the Alexander Nevsky Cathedral.
Take a walk along the famous embankment of Lake Onega – the most beautiful place in the city, the history of Petrovskaya Sloboda was born here, rooted in ancient and mysterious Hyperborea, modernity comes to life here in a unique exposition of avant–garde sculptural monuments - donated by the twin cities "Tree of Desires", "Wave of Friendship", "Thinking Reed", "Mermaid".
Lunch at the only restaurant of national cuisine.
The world's first and only restaurant of traditional Karelian cuisine Karelian Gornitsa, located in the very center of the city of Petrozavodsk, draws you into a mysterious and mysterious world from the threshold. Karelia is a republic of exclusives.
Transfer to the Sandal Guest House. Check-in.
Free time.
In your free time it is possible:
take a fishing rod and go fishing /cycling;
book a boat trip to Lychny Island;
visit the Belaya Gora Mountain Park;
-go on a quad bike safari;
take part in any of our excursion programs.
Supper.
A two-hour visit to the sauna with a samovar and tea on Karelian herbs (a visit to the sauna can be reserved on any day of the tour, agreed upon when booking).

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Day 2 - Girvas Paleovolcano, Kivach Waterfall, husky and reindeer nursery
Breakfast.
Departure for the excursion program: Girvas Paleovolcano, Kivach waterfall, husky and reindeer nursery.
Girvas paleovolcano.
The paleovolcano in Girvas village is a unique natural monument! 3 billion years ago, on the territory of Karelia, tectonic processes formed lava tongues and other volcanic reliefs.
By visiting this place, you will be able to get acquainted with one of the best preserved ancient volcanoes in Europe and plunge into the history of the formation of our "land of stones".
Visit the Kivach Waterfall and the Nature Museum.
The most famous plain waterfall in Europe is Kivach.
This is truly one of the most beautiful places in our region. You will have an interesting tour with an inspection of the three sites of the handsome waterfall, acquaintance with the famous Karelian birch and the nature museum.
Visit to the husky kennel. A tour of the nursery. Getting to know the reindeer. (In case of adverse weather conditions, the tour will be replaced by a master class on cooking a national Karelian dish).
Visit the kennel and get acquainted with its main inhabitants – Siberian and Alaskan huskies.
On the tour you will get to know them and learn about the world of sled racing.
Our dogs are champions and participants of the most famous long races in Russia and abroad. And these fluffy northern dogs are extremely friendly, their hearts are full of trust in people and the joy of life.
Come to us and take with you a piece of their strength, tranquility and simplicity!
The second part of the tour is a visit to our tame reindeer.
We will tell you interesting facts about their biology and content and treat them with their favorite delicacy – lichen yagel. You can also take your own treats with you – apples, carrots, crackers.
Return to the recreation center.
Lunch.
Free time.
Grilled dinner.
Day 3 - Last day, departure
Breakfast.
Collecting things. Room release.
Exit.
On this day, you can additionally order:
the program "Ruskeala Mountain Park" + retro train;
a trip to the island.Kizhi (until October 10);
a trip to the Three Bears zoo complex;
a trip to the ethnic village of Rubchoyla with a master class on cooking Karelian national dishes and lunch;
motocross or quad bike safaris.

Difficulty

Suitable for everyone

Tour organizer's comments

The program of this tour includes leisurely walks and outdoor recreation and is suitable for everyone, regardless of physical fitness and age.

Accommodation

Guest House

2 nights

Comfort

Basic+

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Accommodation in two-room rooms in the Sandal Guest house.

The cost of the tour:

25,190 rubles/person – adults;
20,250 rubles per person – children from 6 to 12 years old in the main place;
16,250 rubles per person – children from 6 to 12 years old for an additional fee.location;
34,200 rubles per person – single occupancy.

Individual program for 2 guests: 34,200 rubles/person. double occupancy.

Additionally, it is possible to stay in a double glamp house, if possible, an additional fee is 2500 rubles / person.

The guest house has a large area consisting of 6 separate rooms, a kitchen, a large hall with a children's play area and a relaxation room.

The house is entirely made of wood, very eco-friendly and safe, equipped with video surveillance, fire and burglar alarms, fully complies with the highest modern quality standards.

The location of the house allows you not only to relax on the shore of Sandal Lake and the territory of the base, but also to make exciting trips to many Karelian attractions, since most of them are located near the base.

Camping (recreation center) "Sandal" is located in a picturesque corner of the Karelian territory, in a forest area on the shore of Lake Sandal.

The guest house has large and comfortable rooms for two with comfortable beds, wardrobes, dressers, TV, with balconies overlooking the lake or forest.

All rooms are equipped with bathrooms with a shower cabin, toilet, sink, hairdryer and heated towel rail.

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Tour conditions

Group

up to 12 tourists

Minimum age

6 years old

Duration

3 days 2 nights

Group meets at

Republic of Karelia, Petrozavodsk

Included in price

accommodation in the Sandal Guest House;
complex meals according to the program (breakfast, lunch, dinner);
sightseeing tour of Petrozavodsk;
sauna on the shore (2 hours);
a trip to the Kivach waterfall;
visit to the Girvas volcano;
visit to the husky and reindeer kennel.

Paid extra

air and railway tickets to Petrozavodsk and back;
meals not specified in the tour program;
additional services and excursions are optional.

It's important to know

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

Dates and Prices

Individual dates available on request

6 Sep – 12 Dec

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