Classical Karelia

In three days you will visit the main attractions of Karelia: the ancient monasteries on the islands of Valaam and Kizhi, the marble quarries of the Ruskeala Mountain Park and the picturesque Ladoga skerries.

Non-standard routes are waiting for you, which will allow you to see well-known places from a completely different angle!

Location

Republic of Karelia, Petrozavodsk
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$668
$576
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Duration
3 Days
2 Nights
Departures
  • Group departures
    • Dates for next season
    • 20 – 22 June, 2025
    • 18 – 20 July, 2025
    • 15 – 17 August, 2025
or
Accommodation
  • Camp Site
    2 nights
Comfort
  • Premium
Difficulty
Moderate
Involves moderate physical activity
Group
Up to 26 people
Minimum age
7 years old
Group meet at
Republic of Karelia, Petrozavodsk
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Weekdays: 8am - 8pm
Weekends: 8am - 7pm (GMT +3)
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Tour highlights

A trip to the north of Lake Ladoga
Head to the picturesque archipelago, which consists of many small rocky islands
Marble grandeur
You will visit the Ruskeala mining quarry, see the turquoise lake and take spectacular photos
Valaam Archipelago
Visit the central manor of the monastery, the Transfiguration Cathedral and listen to a concert of church music
Life on the lake shore
Relax in cozy domed tents surrounded by a pine forest
Island reserve
You will learn a lot of interesting things on an individual tour of Kizhi Island
Tastes of Karelia
The tour includes three meals a day — you will taste the national cuisine in glamping and during field trips

Itinerary

  • Day 1 - Kizhi Island Reserve

    After meeting at the Petrozavodsk train station, you will be taken to breakfast and to the hotel, after which you will walk along the embankment of Lake Onega

    It is famous for unusual art objects, as well as sculptures and monuments donated to Petrozavodsk by the twin cities.

    After the walk, you will take a high-speed boat to Kizhi Island (1 hour and 15 minutes on the way). 

    First, you will be given an individual sightseeing tour of the central part of the island. 

    You will visit the recently restored churches and the bell tower of the Kizhi churchyard — monuments of wooden architecture of the XVIII—XIX centuries.

    Next, you will find an extended program "Hidden Kizhifar corners and the best views", during which you will walk through the most picturesque places and island villages. 

    You will see historical and cultural objects brought from various parts of the Zaonezhye region: residential buildings and outbuildings from Karelian, Russian and Vepsian villages, ancient chapels and household items.

    After the tour, you will have lunch at a cafe on the island, and then go back to Petrozavodsk by boat

    Minibuses will already be waiting for you at the city pier, where you will move to the Northern Ladoga region (3-3.5 hours on the way). 

    This is one of the most picturesque areas of Karelia. The famous Ladoga skerries are located in this part. The famous Ladoga Skerries are located in this part — many small rocky islands separated by narrow straits.

    In the evening, you will arrive at the pier of Lake Ladoga, from where you will go by motor boats to Havus Island, located in the very center of the Ladoga skerries (15-20 minutes on the way). There is a comfortable glamping here, where you will stay for the next 2 days. 

    You will find accommodation in cozy domed tents surrounded by a pine forest and a welcome dinner with dishes of Karelian cuisine.

    *Due to weather conditions, the days may change places in the program.

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  • Day 2 - Valaam Archipelago
  • Day 3 - Ladoga Skerries and the Ruskeala Mountain Park
Difficulty
Involves moderate physical activity

Accommodation

Accommodation
  • Camp Site
    2 nights
Comfort
  • Premium
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The tour includes accommodation in the Lago Ladoga dome glamping. It is located in the most picturesque place of the Ladoga skerries — on the island of Havus, surrounded by a pine forest.

The cost of the tour is 66,900 rubles/person.

The cost when booking a tour before 11/30/2024 (when making a 50% prepayment and the balance 14 days before arrival) is 59,900 rubles/person.

The surcharge for single accommodation in a tent is 15,000 rubles/person.

For children under 12 years old, as well as for the third person in the tent, when placing in an additional sleeping place upstairs, we provide a 10% discount. Discounts are not cumulative.

Lago Ladoga Dome glamping 2 nights

Year-round glamping in the Republic of Karelia on Havus Island. Accommodation in comfortable geo-domes in Ladoga skerries.

Geocupola — 13 modules with a view of the forest or Ladoga. 

  • Pellet fireplace.
  • Electric sheets.
  • Panoramic window.
  • Three lighting options.
  • Sockets for charging phones.
  • A carafe of water and glasses.
  • A coffee table and two armchairs.
  • Bedside table-tray.
  • Box spring beds + extra the place is on top.
  • A wardrobe for outerwear and a rack for things.
  • A large mirror.
  • Slippers, face and body towels for each guest.
  • Toilet room (bio toilet, washbasin with room temperature water).

Capacity: 1-3 adults or 1-4 people with children. 
The age of children is over 7 years old. 
Pets are allowed.

Extra bed: located above the toilet, steep stairs (90 degrees), the size of the bed is 1.4 x 2 m, the maximum permissible weight is 120 kg.

Toilet: a modern toilet, convenient and easy to use, refilled with a special liquid to prevent the spread of odor.

On the territory of:

  • Large lounge area — restaurant, capacity — 39 people. Large tables, designer chairs, a tea area, designer lamps, a fireplace area with armchairs, a showcase with souvenirs, a projector, board games, an outdoor veranda.
  • Small lounge area, capacity — 25 people. Large tables, designer chairs, pouf cushions, frameless pouf sofas, shelving, designer lamps, plasma TV, projector and screen, flip chart.
  • 13 insulated residential geo—domes, capacity - 3 people.
  • Public toilet, 2 cabins.
  • On-site showers, 3 cabins.
  • Furako bathhouse on the shore of Ladoga, 2 fonts, capacity for 4 people.
  • Russian sauna, capacity — 6 people.
  • Wooden paths.
  • The campfire area.
  • The barbecue area.
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Tour conditions

Group
up to 26 tourists
Minimum age
7 years old
Duration
3 days 2 nights
Group meets at
Republic of Karelia, Petrozavodsk

Included in price

  • double accommodation in glamping (2 nights);
  • meals specified in the tour program (three meals a day, except dinner on the last day);
  • services of experienced guides, instructors, captains and chefs;
  • transportation services along the route (minibuses, motorboats, boats);
  • excursion along the embankment of Lake Onega;
  • Kizhi tour;
  • excursion to Valaam;
  • Ladoga Skerries tour;
  • ground tour of the Ruskeala Mountain Park.

Paid extra

  • air and railway tickets to Petrozavodsk and back from Sortavala;
  • furako bath — 6,000 rubles / session up to 2 hours, up to 4 people (optional);
  • Russian bath — 8,000 rubles. / session up to 2 hours, up to 4 people. (each additional person + 500 rubles, comfortably up to 6 people) (optional);
  • the surcharge for single accommodation in a tent is 15,000 rubles.;
  • dinner on the last day of the tour;
  • souvenirs and extras. glamping services.

It's important to know

Personal equipment you need for the tour

Personal belongings and equipment:

  • documents in sealed packaging: passport, medical policy;
  • backpack or travel bag;
  • an individual first aid kit;
  • personal hygiene products;
  • bathing accessories and slates (for visiting furako);
  • change of underwear.

Clothing and shoes:

  • comfortable sportswear for outdoor walks (according to the weather);
  • 2 pairs of shoes: trekking boots / rubber boots + sneakers / light replaceable boots (sandals in hot weather);
  • waterproof and windproof clothes for traveling on the lake;
  • headdress (cap, panama hat, sports hat).
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Dates and Prices

  • Individual dates available on request
    1 May – 15 Sep, 2025
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    20 – 22 Jun, 2025 3 days 2 nights
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  • $576
    18 – 20 Jul, 2025 3 days 2 nights
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  • $576
    15 – 17 Aug, 2025 3 days 2 nights
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