07:50 We meet our dear guests at the Petrozavodsk railway station.
The guide meets the arrival of train No. 18 from Moscow (a sign with the name of the tour).
Tourists arriving on earlier trains or on their own transport approach the meeting place.
Tourists arriving from St. Petersburg at 11.57 on the Swallow (train No. 804H) skip breakfast, sightseeing tour and the program at the Kantele House.
Meeting tourists at the railway station upon arrival of the Lastochka train.
Breakfast in a cozy cafe.
A tour of the capital of the Republic of Karelia.
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.
A tour of the Kantele House + a master class.
On the tour you will get acquainted with the history of the Kantele House, learn the secrets of making kantele — a traditional musical instrument, stage clothes of artists created based on the "motives" of Karelian costumes.
You will also get acquainted with the work of the workshop of national instruments and the department for the creation, restoration and storage of folk costumes.
Immersion in the culture of the indigenous peoples of Karelia.
At the end of the tour there will be one of two master classes with the artists of the Kantele ensemble (training in the elements of national dance or learning to play the kantele instrument).
A delicious lunch.
Tasting of tincture of local berries as a gift.
Bus tour to the Kivach Nature Reserve.
A trip to the Kivach Nature Reserve, where you will admire the most famous waterfall in Karelia, sung in Russian poetry as the "northern hero".
Here you will also see the real Karelian birch – the famous "cinderella" of the northern forests, get acquainted with the collection of the arboretum and the Museum of Nature.
Don't forget to bring your camera!
For an additional fee (application and payment before the start of the tour):
A visit to a sled dog kennel, a tea party in the plague and a 2.5 km dog sled ride:
This sled dog kennel is one of the largest in Russia!
You will get acquainted with the best Siberian and Alaskan huskies of Russia, the winners of the most difficult long-distance races.
A fascinating story about dogs and their lives, and most importantly — live communication with these fluffy athletes!
Excursion to the reindeer, hand-feeding with yagel.
After an exciting excursion, you will ride 2.5 km by dog sled in the snow-covered Karelian forest, accompanied by an instructor (2 people on 1 sled).
At the end of the program — a tea party (herbal tea, cookies, pastries, sweets).
Duration: program 1.5–2 hours + transfer to Petrozavodsk 70 km
The cost, including the transfer "nursery-hotel in Petrozavodsk" (for a group of 2 people or more): 5,600 rubles / adult, 4,000 rubles / child 7-12 years old, 2,400 rubles/ child under 6 years old.
Accommodation at the hotel.