February holidays in Karelia

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Karelia is beautiful in winter! The majestic waters of Kivach are not afraid of any frosts, it will surprise with its luxury even in winter. It is a special pleasure to see all the beauty of winter Kizhi! And the active recreation program "Breath of the North" will appeal to both adults and children.

Location

Petrozavodsk

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Tour highlights

Meeting with deer

We will visit a deer farm and feed its inhabitants with hand-fed yagel

"Masterpieces of Kizhi Island"

On the ice of the frozen lake we will go to Kizhi Island on a hovercraft

Kindasovo village

We will treat ourselves to Karelian pies with fragrant tea and hear the enchanting sounds of kantele and jouhikko

Marcial Waters Resort

We will taste the water from 4 springs and see the church of the Apostle Peter

Kivach Nature Reserve

Let's admire the large plain waterfall and the arboretum of the Karelian birch

"Valley of the Hares"

Let's stop at an art object - a rock, which depicts about 600 hares

Itinerary

Day 1 - Meeting. Transfer to Kizhi Island. Sightseeing tour of the island
Arrival in Petrozavodsk.
07:50 Meeting of the group at the exit of the central building of the railway station, upon arrival of train No. 018.
Breakfast in the restaurant.
Transfer to the embankment of Lake Onega.
Departure from Petrozavodsk to the island Kizhi on the SVP "Khivus" (hovercraft) on the ice of a frozen lake.
The boat has a spacious interior, in which a comfortable temperature is maintained even in severe frosts.
The windows in the cabin are located around the perimeter, which gives a great view and allows all passengers to admire nature.
One-way travel time is 1 hour and 30 minutes.
Arrival on the island, meeting with the guide.
After arriving on the island, you will see the Kizhi architectural ensemble, included in the UNESCO World Heritage List, stroll through the Zaonezhskaya village, take a look at one of the most ancient wooden churches in Russia and get acquainted with the daily life of the Zaonezhans of the 19th century.
Then you will find yourself in the central part of the island, which offers a picturesque view of the surrounding area.
And after a walk in the fresh air, a heated cozy hut awaits you. The hospitable hostess will offer fragrant tea in an atmosphere of rustic warmth and magical Christmas stories.
The program includes a travel tour of Petrozavodsk — O. Kizhi — Petrozavodsk, sightseeing tour "Masterpieces of Kizhi Island", additional program, tea party.
The duration of the program on the island is 3 hours.
Return to Petrozavodsk.
Transfer to the hotel.
Accommodation at the hotel.

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Day 2 - Marcial Waters, husky nursery, Kivach Nature Reserve
A buffet breakfast is served in the hotel restaurant.
Departure for a country trip.
Stop at the art object "Valley of the Hares".
The Valley of Hares is a place that is open to both adults and children. And what can impress more than a rock with a thousand hares?
The artist Sergey Gapanovich set a goal to carve 1000 hares on a rock, now he has already managed to embody about 600 hares.
Everyone will find for themselves the reason why hares live in the valley, and perhaps they will want to become the owner of a new big-eared animal on the body of the rock.
Visit to the first Russian resort Marcial Waters, founded by Peter I, with tasting of water from 4 springs, inspection of the church of the Apostle Peter.
Departure for a country trip to the Kivach Nature Reserve with a visit to Europe's largest plain waterfall.
Inspection of the arboretum of Karelian birch.
Lunch at the cafe.
For an additional fee, we offer to visit the Husky dog kennel to participate in the Breath of the North program: adults and children from 13 years old — 3900 rubles, children from 7 to 12 years old — 1950 rubles, children from 0 to 6 years old — free of charge.
Children from 0 to 16 years old participate in the program only if accompanied by a parent/guardian.
It is booked upon purchase of the tour, paid on the spot.
In the program:
Departure to the country entertainment center for the active recreation program "Breath of the North".
You will get to know the Siberian and Alaskan Husky sled dog breed and ride with the breeze through the winter forest in real sleds.
Your acquaintance with the husky will begin with the history of the breed and a tour of the kennel.
In the kennel you will be greeted by 40 of the best sled dogs in Russia – champions and participants of famous races.
Thousands of kilometers of the most difficult snow trails have fallen under their paws, and now they are ready to share their experience and strength with you.
You will take a short course in the theory of dog sled management and undergo a mandatory safety briefing.
After all the instructions, the long-awaited dog sledding (2.5 km.) under the guidance of an experienced instructor.
Handing over equipment, changing clothes.
Excursion to the deer farm with hand-feeding of yagel.
Tea party by the campfire with cookies
Return to Petrozavodsk.

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Day 3 - Sightseeing tour of Petrozavodsk, Kindasovo national Karelian village
A buffet breakfast is served in the hotel restaurant.
Room release.
Departure for a sightseeing tour of Petrozavodsk (the architectural ensemble of the Round Square, the Governor's Garden, Theater Square, the embankment of Lake Onega with the world's only open-air museum of modern avant-garde sculpture).
Lunch at the restaurant.
Sending for an interactive excursion program to the national Karelian village of Kindasovo.
The village of Kindasovo combines the culture of the Karelian Luddiks and the peculiar Kindas humor in a unique way.
Arriving there, you will find yourself in a fairy tale!
You can enjoy the silence of the Karelian forest, breathe in the intoxicating pine air!
Only here you will be treated to real Karelian pies and fragrant tea with herbs!
You will hear the enchanting sounds of kantele and jouhikko, find out what eiga is, why Karel needs a big house and who is in charge of the village.
Transfer to Petrozavodsk railway station.
Sending it home.

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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.:

	2-local placement	1-local placement	Adult for additional information. location	The main place (children under 17 years old)	Additional place (children under 17 years old)
"North" 4*, standard	24 600	27 200	23 200	23 100	21 000*
Peter Inn 4*	24 400	27 400	22 700	23 000	21 300
«Petra» 3*, standard / comfort	24 600 / 25 200	28 600 / 29 900	23 700	23 100 / 23 700	22 200
"Frigate" 4*, standard	26 700	31 400	22 900	25 200	21 500

*The cost of accommodation for a child under 14 years of age for an additional fee. a place in the Severnaya Hotel.

Hotel Severnaya 4*

It is located in the business and cultural center of Petrozavodsk and has convenient transport links to all areas of the city. Within a 15-minute quiet walk from the hotel there are railway and river stations, ticket offices of the airport terminal, theaters and cinemas, the embankment of Lake Onega, many shops.

Accommodation options:

One-room single room with a single bed. Room facilities: TV, mini-bar / refrigerator, bathroom, telephone.
One-room double room with one double bed or two separate beds. Room facilities: TV, bathroom, mini-bar / refrigerator, telephone.

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Hotel "Peter inn" 4*

The Piter Inn is located in the center of Petrozavodsk, just a 2-minute walk from the central train station. It offers a 24-hour gym, free Wi-Fi and a 24-hour front desk.

Each room has a telephone, air conditioning, a TV with digital channels and a safe. The private bathroom is equipped with a hairdryer.

The Paulaner Restaurant with its own brewery serves Bavarian, local and international cuisine. The cafe serves European cuisine, desserts and coffee.

The hotel has conference facilities. Guests can make use of the laundry service.

The nearest airport is Petrozavodsk International Airport, 17 km from Piter Inn.

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Petra Hotel 3*

The Petra Hotel is located in the center of Petrozavodsk, in a historic building.

A small number of rooms will allow you to enjoy your stay in a homely and cozy atmosphere. The rooms are equipped with air conditioning, a TV, a refrigerator and a private bathroom. A work area is installed, bottled water is offered, a hairdryer is provided, and Wi-Fi is available on site.

On the ground floor there is a gastrobar "BOTTEGA", which serves dishes from Europe, Italy, Asia and the Middle East. Complex breakfasts can be ordered.

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Hotel "Fregat" 4*

The Fregat Hotel is located in the historical center of Petrozavodsk, on the embankment of Lake Onega (which is the second largest lake in Europe). One of its distinctive features are the walls. They are decorated with drawings of ancient ships of the Russian navy.

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

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

The city embankment, the National and Musical Theaters, and the Museum of Fine Arts are located nearby. Petrozavodsk Bus and Train Station is about a 10-minute drive away.

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Tour conditions

Group

up to 30 tourists

Minimum age

5 years old

Duration

3 days 2 nights

Group meets at

Petrozavodsk

Included in price

transfers according to the program;
meals specified in the tour program;
excursion service according to the program;
the work of a tour guide;
entrance tickets to the display objects.

Paid extra

air and railway tickets to Petrozavodsk and back;
meals not specified in the tour program;
visit to the Husky dog kennel (booked upon purchase of the tour, paid on the spot):
- adults and children from 13 years old — 3,900 rubles.;
- children from 7 to 12 years old — 1,950 rubles.;
- children from 0 to 6 years old — free of charge;
- children from 0 to 16 years old participate in the program only if accompanied by a parent/guardian.

It's important to know

Comfortable hiking clothes:

trousers;
a warm sweater;
a warm jacket;
woolen hat;
gloves;
warm loose shoes.

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February holidays in Karelia

Location

Tour highlights

Itinerary

Accommodation

Tour conditions

Included in price

Paid extra

It's important to know

Dates and Prices

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