Christmas hits of Karelia. An abbreviated program

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The north of our Homeland is a great place to celebrate Christmas! Treat yourself and your children to an unforgettable fairy tale in Karelia!

On this trip, you will visit Kivach Waterfall, one of the largest lowland waterfalls in Europe, ride a dog sled and stroll around Petrozavodsk.

In addition, if you wish, you can visit the amazing Ruskeala Mountain Park or Kizhi Island.

The extended version of the tour can be found at Christmas Hits of Karelia.

Location

Petrozavodsk

Sightseeing tours

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Tour highlights

Festive Petrozavodsk

Immerse yourself in the fabulous atmosphere of the capital of Karelia during a sightseeing tour

Friendly animals

Visit a sled dog kennel, feed the deer and ride a dog sled

Reserved Kivach

Visit the impressive waterfall, which is one of the business cards of Karelia

Itinerary

Day 1 - New Year's Eve Petrozavodsk city tour. Grandfather Hull's Karelian yard
Meeting with train No. 18 (Moscow — Petrozavodsk). A guide at the train station with a sign with the name of the tour.
If you arrive earlier, wait.
If you arrive by later trains than train No. 18, transfer for an additional fee to the location of the group, with partial loss of the program, without recalculation.
Breakfast in a cafe in the city.
Sightseeing tour of New Year's Petrozavodsk. You will get acquainted with the capital of Karelia. You will find out why Petrozavodsk was famous throughout the Russian Empire during the time of Catherine II, take a walk through the cozy center and see how history and modernity successfully combine in the appearance of the city.
Departure to the country interactive program: "Grandfather Hull's Karelian yard". A place where the spirit of Christmas hovers, and a forgotten fairy tale comes to life!
Here, in the very heart of Karelia, in a remote forest, is the "Hall Yard".
Halla's grandfather is the most hardworking of the Frost brothers. The landlady Inkeri and his helpers, the housekeepers, live with him. The most favorite activity of housewives is telling children fairy tales around the campfire and treating them to delicious marshmallows. But getting into the estate is not easy. You need to pass the tests: master the skill of skiing — shukshah and tobogganing — smoke.
Did you manage? And now — to the workshops!
For the youngest guests, a "House School" has been opened, where children will be taught magic tricks and will test their skills in making New Year's toys. Meanwhile, the adults will learn the Karelian dance and make a talisman with their own hands, which they will take with them as a souvenir.
Well, where's Hull's Grandfather? He watched your efforts and is now waiting for everyone in his office. Remember — the most important and cherished desires can be whispered in his ear!
Don't forget to check Grandfather Hull's mail and send a postcard with the estate's stamp.
There is also a wonder shop on the estate where everyone can choose a souvenir.
As a souvenir of the trip, don't forget to order a photo from a local photographer!
Well, at the end of a wonderful day — a traditional tea party.
Return to Petrozavodsk.
Accommodation in the selected hotel from 15:00 in rooms of the selected category.
Free time.
Rest.
Meals: breakfast, tea party.

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Day 2 - Free day or additional excursion
Buffet breakfast in the hotel restaurant.
Free day.
In your free time, you can visit additional excursions (payment upon booking the tour).
Option No. 1. Excursion to the Ruskeala Mountain Park.
Ruskeala is perhaps the most famous and visited modern attraction in Karelia. Marble has been mined here for centuries, and today it is a mountain park, in the center of which there is an amazing canyon with sheer silver walls.
You will enjoy a pleasant walk around the artificial lake with stops at observation decks and a story about interesting facts from the history of the quarry and marble mining.
Return to Petrozavodsk (the tour duration is ~12 hours).
Option number 2. Excursion to Kizhi Island — through Zaonezhye.
A bus tour from Petrozavodsk will introduce you to interesting facts from the history of the region, its traditions, nature and notable places of Zaonezhye.
From D. Oyatevshchyna you will be taken to Kizhi Island on hovercraft, where you will get acquainted with the ensemble of the Kizhi pogost: a sightseeing tour of the main exposition and acquaintance with the tea drinking traditions of the Olonets province.
Return to Petrozavodsk (the tour duration is ~ 14 hours).
Meals: breakfast.

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Day 3 - Kennel of sled dogs. Kivach Nature Reserve
Buffet breakfast in the hotel restaurant.
Room release, check-out with your belongings.
Departure to the countryside, to the kennel of sled dogs and to the Kivach Nature Reserve.
The "Breath of the North" program awaits you at the sled dog kennel: a guided tour of the kennel, feeding deer, and dog sledding 2.5 km.
At the end of the program, we warm up with tea in the gazebo of the "grilled cat" by a live fire.
The program duration is ~2 hours.
Transfer to Kivach Nature Reserve, to the famous Kivach waterfall.
Kivach means "snowy mountain" in Karelian, and "powerful" in Finnish. In any case, this "powerful snow mountain" will not leave anyone indifferent.
Poets have always written poems about the waterfall, artists come here for open-air shows, and how many photographers are attracted by the unique views of Kivacha! It is not for nothing that he is the hallmark of Karelia.
The program ends in Petrozavodsk at the railway station, approximately at 18:00.
Returning home with pleasant memories of wonderful days in Karelia.
Meals: breakfast, tea party.

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Difficulty

Suitable for everyone

Accommodation

Hotel

2 nights

Comfort

Premium

The tour includes accommodation in a hotel in Petrozavodsk.

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

	Peter Inn 4*	Frigate 4*
Double standard	33 000	35 500
Single standard	39 800	43 000
Additional place	27 300	28 300

Discount for children from 7 to 12 years – 3,300 rubles, for children under 6 years – 7,200 rubles.

The Fregat 4* Hotel

The Fregat Hotel is located in the historical center of Petrozavodsk, on the embankment of Lake Onega.

There are 80 comfortable rooms of various categories available for guests' accommodation. All of them are equipped with comfortable sleeping places, high-quality furniture and modern appliances.

Meals are served in the restaurant, which offers the largest selection of steaks and fish dishes in the entire city.

The city's embankment, the National and Musical Theaters, and the Museum of Fine Arts are located nearby. Petrozavodsk Bus and Train Stations are approximately a 10-minute drive away.

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Another option

Peter INN 4* Hotel

The Peter Inn Hotel is conveniently located in the center of Petrozavodsk and offers its 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.

The Paulaner restaurant, which serves Bavarian cuisine, is located on the ground floor of the hotel. There is also a Coffee Shop, which offers a wide variety of homemade tea, aromatic coffee, delicious desserts, and European cuisine. Culinary workshops are organized for guests, both banquet and buffet services are possible.

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Tour conditions

Group

From 20 to 48 tourists

Minimum age

5 years old

Duration

3 days 2 nights

Group meets at

Petrozavodsk

Included in price

accommodation in the selected hotel;
meals included in the program (3 breakfasts, 2 tea parties);
entrance tickets to the guided tours according to the program;
transportation and tour services according to the program.

Paid extra

air and railway tickets to Petrozavodsk and back;
meals not specified in the program;
Kizhi Island tour via Zaonezhye:
- adult — 8,100 rubles/person.;
- children from 6 to 16 years old, adults 60+ — 7800 RUB/person.;
Ruskeala Mountain Park Tour:
- adult — 4800 rubles/person.;
- children under 16 years old, adults 60+ — 4,400 rubles/person.;
- children under 6 years old — 3,400 rubles/person.

Additional excursions are paid upon purchase of the tour.

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

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3 – 5 Jan, 2027 3 days 2 nights

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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.
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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.