Hits of Karelia

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In 3 days you will be able to see all the hits of Karelia!

In the famous Ruskeala Mountain Park you will admire the marble canyon, on Kizhi Island you will see the museum of wooden architecture and plunge into the history of Sortavala. You will also have the opportunity to travel along Lake Ladoga to the island of Valaam, where N. Roerich, I. Shishkin, F. Tyutchev and other prominent figures used to visit.

Location

Republic of Karelia, Sortavala

Sightseeing tours

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Tour highlights

Picturesque Sortavala

Take a walk through the historical center and learn about the development of the city in different eras, cultural features and traditions.

Majestic Mountain Park

You will see an extraordinary lake, which is framed by gentle and steep cliffs of light gray marble.

The Pearl of Zaonezhye

Explore the legendary museum of wooden architecture, in the center of which is the ensemble of the Kizhi Pogost.

Itinerary

Day 1 - Tour of Sortavala. Valaam Island (for an additional fee)
08:20 Upon arrival of train No. 160 in Sortavala, the group will meet at the railway station of Sortavala, with a sign "Hits of Karelia".
Breakfast in a cafe in the city.
Sightseeing tour of Sortavala — together with an experienced guide, you will plunge into the history of Sortavala: you will learn about the development of the city in different eras, about cultural features and traditions.
Take a walk through the historical center and admire the Finnish houses, immersing yourself in the features of wooden architecture of the 19th century.
Optional, for an additional fee, an excursion to the island of Valaam (payment and booking when booking the tour).
Departure along Lake Ladoga to Valaam Island (50 min. on the way on the Meteor).
Valaam has a full lunch program (lenten), 5-hour stay on the island, walking programs:
Guided tour of the Central manor of the monastery.
Excursion to one of the hermitages of the Valaam archipelago (according to the technical capability of the monastery): Excursion to Nikolsky skete – one of the most beautiful sketes of Valaam or "New Jerusalem": the Resurrection skete, Gethsemane skete, ascend Mount Olivet.
Valaam is the Northern Athos, the holy monastery, the magical land.
At one time, N. Roerich, I. Shishkin, A. Kuindzhi, F. Tyutchev, representatives of the Romanov dynasty, and prominent church figures loved to visit Valaam.
Valaam will not leave you indifferent!
Return to Sortavala.
Free time.
Check-in at the hotel in Sortavala (hotels tour. class rooms, standard rooms with amenities).

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Day 2 - Ruskeala Mountain Park. Traveling by retro train
Breakfast in the hotel cafe.
Room release, check-out with your belongings.
Transfer to Ruskeala Mountain Park (30 km).
Meeting with a guide in a mountain park.
Group land tour in Ruskeala Mountain Park. You will see a unique creation — a huge bowl carved by human hands in an array of marble formations.
Take a walk along the extraordinary lake, which is framed by gentle and steep cliffs of light gray marble, reaching a height of 25 m above the water mirror.
In your free time, you can use additional park services (purchase at the ticket office of the park on the day of the event):
The Underground Ruskeala route.
Trolls (zipline).
Boat trip.
Boat trip on the platform, etc.
Return from Ruskeala Mountain Park by retro train to Sortavala.
Important! To purchase a railway ticket, please send complete and reliable information immediately when booking a tour.
Transfer to Petrozavodsk (approximately 4 hours on the way, 260 km distance).
Later check-in at the hotel (standard rooms with amenities).

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Day 3 - Kizhi Island
Breakfast in the hotel cafe.
Room release, things can be left in the hotel's luggage room.
Transfer to the pier in Petrozavodsk.
A trip by "Comet" to Kizhi Island (1 hour 30 min. one-way crossing of Lake Onega. On the island — 4 hours).
Kizhi Island is the pearl of Zaonezhye, located among the Kizhi skerries. The main attraction of the island is the museum of wooden architecture, in the center of which is the ensemble of the Kizhi cemetery.
During the island tour, you will visit a traditional peasant's house, learn a lot about Karelian crafts and traditions, listen to the bells and see one of the main Orthodox shrines of the Russian North — the Church of the Resurrection of Lazarus. Return to Petrozavodsk.
Free time.
The end of the program.
Self-service transfer to the railway station or airport.

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Difficulty

Suitable for everyone

Accommodation

Hotel

2 nights

Comfort

Basic+
Upscale

The tour includes accommodation in hotels.

The cost of the tour for 1 person, rub.:

	*Hotel "Alda" in Sortavala + hotel "Peter INN" 4 Petrozavodsk**
Double room with amenities	45 700
Single room with amenities	52 800
Additional place	42 000

Additional payment for accommodation at the Valoranta 4* hotel (Sortavala) instead of the Alda Hotel (Sortavala) at:

double occupancy — 3000 rubles/person.;
single occupancy — 4,500 rubles/person.

Discount for children under 16 years of age — 2,300 rubles.

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 cafe "Coffee Shop", where there is a wide variety of homemade tea, fragrant coffee, delicious desserts, and European cuisine is served there.

Besovets International Airport is 14.4 km away from the hotel, and the railway station is 0.2 km away.

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Tour conditions

Group

From 2 to 50 tourists

Minimum age

5 years old

Duration

3 days 2 nights

Group meets at

Republic of Karelia, Sortavala

Included in price

accommodation in the selected hotel;
sightseeing and transportation services;
meals according to the program (3 breakfasts);
entrance tickets to museums.

Paid extra

railway tickets to Sortavala and back from Petrozavodsk;
Valaam Island tour (payment and reservation upon booking):
- adult – 7700 rub/person;
- children 7-12 years old – 3,850 rubles/person.;
- children 0-6 years old are free of charge.
meals not included in the tour program;
additional payment for accommodation at the Valoranta 4* hotel instead of the Alda Hotel:
- for double occupancy — 3000 rubles/person.;
- for single occupancy — 4,500 rubles/person.

It's important to know

an identity document in an airtight package (for children, a birth certificate);
compulsory medical insurance policy;
comfortable shoes – sneakers or boots;
waterproof, windproof jacket;
raincoat;
a warm sweater or a warm tracksuit (sweatshirt, pants);
sports trousers;
headdress;
personal hygiene items: soap, towel, toothbrush and toothpaste;
personal first aid kit;
photo and video equipment + sealed packaging in case of rain;
a small backpack (20-30 liters).

When visiting holy places, please observe the dress code: women - skirt, headscarf, covered shoulders; men — trousers (not shorts).

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Reviews Leave a review

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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.