Holy Triangle: Kizhi, Valaam, Solovki in 4 days

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Balaam and Solovki is the center of the spiritual and cultural life of the north—west of Russia, preserving a centuries-old history. Kizhi Island is a unique monument of wooden folk architecture, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, a picturesque open–air museum surrounded by the majestic Onega Lake.

We invite you to take a short but meaningful and emotionally deep trip to Karelia — to Kizhi, Valaam and Solovki.

Location

Petrozavodsk

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Tour highlights

The legendary Kizhi Island

Visit the pearl of Karelian wooden architecture

The beauties of Valaam

If you wish, you can complement your trip with an excursion to the wonderful island of Valaam.

The magical nature of Karelia

Enjoy the picturesque Karelian landscapes in Ruskeala Mountain Park

Itinerary

Day 1 - Petrozavodsk city tour. Kizhi Island Tour
~ 07:50 We meet the guests at the Petrozavodsk railway station from the side of the platform upon arrival of train No. 18. The guide greets them with a sign "Holy Triangle".
If you arrived on earlier trains or on your own transport, they are approaching the meeting time at the Petrozavodsk railway station.
Breakfast.
If you arrive later (train # 92 ~ 09:58): there will be an individual meeting at the railway station.
Breakfast is not provided and is replaced by a transfer to meet the group on the route (transfer is free).
Guided tour of the capital of Karelia (duration 2 hours).
Petrozavodsk is the younger brother of St. Petersburg, born 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 the Great, 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.
Excursion to Kizhi Island (duration 7 hours).
The Kizhi Museum-Reserve is one of the largest museums of traditional wooden architecture in Russia, a UNESCO World Cultural and Natural Heritage site.
You will travel to Kizhi Island by Meteor on Lake Onega (1 hour and 30 minutes in one direction).
In the famous open-air museum you will get acquainted with the temples of the Kizhi architectural ensemble. Marvel at the beauty of the 22nd Transfiguration Church, visit the interiors of the Church of the Intercession of the Virgin and the ethnographic exposition in a peasant hut. You will observe the work of craftsmen who demonstrate traditional crafts.
Return to Petrozavodsk.
Supper.
Accommodation at the selected hotel after the end of the excursion program:
The 4* Severnaya Hotel is located in the very center of Petrozavodsk. Nearby there are museums, souvenir shops, cafes and restaurants.
The Peter Inn 4* Hotel is a comfortable hotel next to the railway station, the hotel's restaurant has its own brewery, where they brew several beers of their own production.

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Day 2 - Ruskeala Mountain Park and Valaam Island (optional)
Full-day guided tour (duration about 18 hours): Ruskeala Mountain Park + optional (for an additional fee) Valaam.
Early departure from Petrozavodsk.
Lunch box.
The crossing is about 260 km. Along the way, you will see picturesque Karelian landscapes, the smoothness of forest lakes and a magnificent panorama of Lake Ladoga framed by rocks.
On the way, you will learn many interesting stories and legends from the guide.
Stop for breakfast at a cafe.
Guided tour of the Ruskeala Mountain Park (duration 1 hour and 15 minutes). It is the most visited tourist site in Karelia at the moment. For about 300 years, marble has been mined here to decorate palaces and temples in the Northern Capital.
A marble lake was formed in a huge man-made bowl, which is now admired by numerous tourists. The rocky grotto and tunnels cut into the rocks, the Italian quarry, the Marble Square will make an indelible impression on you. There are no analogues to this unique natural object either in Russia or in Europe!
Transfer to the town of Sortavala (30 km).
For an additional fee, the Wonderful Island of Valaam tour (duration 7 hours) (book the tour in advance, when booking the tour. Payment is made on the tour to the guide). Children under 6 years old are free of charge (upon presentation of a birth certificate).
Attention! The tour takes place in favorable weather conditions and there is no storm warning!
Please note! Valaam Island is part of the Valaam Archipelago Nature Park. In accordance with the Federal Law "On the introduction of payment for visits to specially protected natural areas", you need to pay for the visit yourself in the amount of 200 rubles per person. There are preferential categories that are exempt from payment.
The program of the excursion to the Valaam Monastery: transfer by Meteor along Lake Ladoga "city of Sortavala – Valaam Island" (1 hour on the way).
Sightseeing tour of the Central estate of the Valaam Monastery. Visit the majestic Transfiguration Cathedral, where the relics of the monastery's holy founders, St. Sergius and Herman the Wonderworkers of Valaam, rest.
Lenten lunch in the monastery refectory.
The second tour (one of two options at the discretion of the Valaam Monastery): Nikolsky Skete is one of the most beautiful sketes of Valaam, or "New Jerusalem" — visit the Resurrection Skete, Gethsemane Skete, Mount of Olives and the Chapel of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary.
Return to the city of Sortavala.
Departure of the whole group from Sortavala to Petrozavodsk.
Later return to Petrozavodsk.
Guests who will not go to Valaam Island can:
Stay in Ruskeala Mountain Park after the end of the tour and come to Sortavala by taxi on your own (the taxi cost is approximately 1,500 rubles).
Come with the group to Sortavala and take a walk around the city, visit museums and cafes in your free time.

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Day 3 - The center for the production of shungite products. Kivach Waterfall
Breakfast at the hotel.
Room release.
Departure with a guide to the north of Karelia to the White Sea (a distance of about 400 km).
Visit to the center for the production of shungite products. It is a unique mineral that is mined in Karelia. The healing properties of this stone have been known for more than 300 years ago, and in the time of Peter the Great, a decree was issued according to which every soldier was ordered to carry a piece of shungite in his backpack.
They will tell you about its properties and treat you to delicious Karelian tea. Here you will relax in a shungite cave to recharge your body with living energy, and you will be able to purchase shungite products from the manufacturer.
On the way, an excursion to the Kivach Nature Reserve.
You will admire the most famous waterfall in Karelia, praised in Russian poetry as the "northern hero". Here you will see a real Karelian birch – the famous "cinderella" of the northern forests, get acquainted with the collection of the arboretum and the museum of nature.
Lunch.
In the evening, arrival at the tourist complex "Pier" (located in the village of Rabochiostrovsk on the shore of the White Sea, 12 km from the city of Kem).
Accommodation in rooms with amenities.

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Day 4 - Tour of the Solovetsky Kremlin
Breakfast.
Boarding the ship (starts 30 minutes before departure).
08:00-10:00 Transfer by boat across the White Sea to Bolshoy Solovetsky Island (2 hours).
10:30 Sightseeing walking tour of the Solovetsky Kremlin (duration 3 hours).
During the tour, you will see the unique architectural ensemble of the Solovetsky Monastery, active temples and monuments, and objects of the monastery's economic activities. You will learn about the history of the Solovetsky Monastery, which mirrors the history of Russia. All temples and monuments are included in the UNESCO World Heritage List.
13:30 Lunch.
In your free time, we suggest taking a walk to the Cape of Labyrinths. This is a picturesque natural area on the shore of the White Sea. There are reconstructed stone labyrinths and the famous Solovetsky "dancing" birches.
Optional for an additional fee (payment is made on tour to the guide): Guided tour "Sights of Bolshoy Zayatsky Island" (duration 3 hours).
Boat trip to Zayatsky Island (travel time 45 minutes). You will visit the largest pagan sanctuary of the II-I millennia BC, stone labyrinths, a complex of religious and funerary structures, Russia's first stone harbor, and the monuments of St. Andrew's Skete.
19:30 Departure from Solovki back.
21:30 Arrival at the port in the village of Rabochiostrovsk. Transfer to the railway station in Kem.
Departure by night trains (for example: No. 225A, No. 293A).
Please note!
For participants of the tour from St. Petersburg, departure from Solovki at 16:00 to train No. 011A is possible (seats for the flight at 16:00 are agreed with the manager in advance, before the start of the tour).
For the participants of the tour from Moscow: You can book an additional day at the tourist complex "Pier" after returning from Solovki. A free transfer to the Kem Railway Station will be arranged for you the next morning. Morning trains to Moscow: No. 015 ~ at 6.19 or No. 091 ~ at 10.06) Request and additional payment. nights are required in advance when booking the tour!

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Difficulty

Suitable for everyone

Accommodation

Hotel

3 nights

Comfort

Upscale
Premium

The tour includes accommodation in a hotel in Petrozavodsk and a tourist complex in Kemi.

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

Peter Inn Petrozavodsk 4* Hotel +

Tourist complex "Pier"

56,600 rubles/person - in a 2-bed room

65,500 rubles/person - 1-bed accommodation

51,400 rubles/person – for an additional fee.location

The 4* Severnaya Hotel +

Tourist complex "Pier"

57,200 rubles/person - in a 2-bed room

66,700 rubles/person - 1-bed accommodation

52,400 rubles/person – for an additional fee.location

An additional night at the Pier tourist complex after returning from Solovki (if desired):

Accommodation at the Pier shopping center for 1 night

(breakfast is not included in the room rate)

2,300 rubles/person – in a 2-bed room

4,500 rubles/person –1-bed accommodation

2,000 rubles/person – for an additional fee. location

Please note! There is a possibility of female check-in from July 30 to August 02. The possibility of checking in on other dates is specified at the time of booking.

Discounts:

Children under 9 years old inclusive	3,500 rubles/person
Children from 10 to 16 years old inclusive	2,000 rubles/person
Pensioners over 60 years old	500 rubles/person.

The Piter Inn

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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Another option

The Severnaya Hotel

The Severnaya Hotel is located in the very center of Petrozavodsk, surrounded by major attractions and infrastructure facilities.

Guests can take advantage of high-quality service: free Wi-Fi, luggage storage and a gym.

The hotel offers comfortable and modern rooms, which are fully equipped with everything you need. Each room has everything you need: ergonomic furniture, modern appliances and an individual bathroom. Regular cleaning is carried out everywhere.

Delicious and hearty breakfasts are served every morning, which are fully equipped with everything you need. There is also a restaurant consisting of several halls.

There is a bus stop near the hotel, as well as a museum of local lore and picturesque parks for long walks.

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Tour conditions

Group

up to 50 tourists

Minimum age

7 years old

Duration

4 days 3 nights

Group meets at

Petrozavodsk

Included in price

accommodation in the selected hotel (2 nights in Petrozavodsk, 1 night in Kem);
meals included in the program (4 breakfasts, 2 lunches, 1 dinner, 1 lunch box);
excursions:
- across Petrozavodsk;
- Kizhi Museum-Reserve;
- Ruskeala Mountain Park;
- Kivach Nature Reserve;
- sightseeing tour of the Solovetsky Kremlin.
visit to the center for the production of shungite products;
transportation services under the program (bus, water),
the work of the guide and accompanying person all days according to the program.

Paid extra

air and railway tickets to Petrozavodsk and back from Kemi;
meals not included in the tour program;
Wonderful Island of Valaam tour:
- adult – 7,700 rubles/person.;
- a child under 12 years old inclusive – 3,900 rubles/person.;
- Children up to and including 6 years old are free of charge (upon presentation of a birth certificate).
self–payment for visiting the Valaam Archipelago Nature Park is 200 rubles/person.;
excursion "Sights of Bolshoy Zayatsky Island" – 1,600 rubles/person.;
extra day at the tourist complex "Pier" – request and payment for an additional fee.nights in advance, when booking the tour.

Book excursions in advance, when booking a tour, payment is made to the tour guide.

It's important to know

1. Medical preparations for individual needs.
2. Documents: passport, insurance policy (medical).
3. Comfortable sports shoes:

sneakers or moccasins, but not new, but familiar and comfortable;
replacement shoes (light sneakers or sneakers).

4. Sportswear for hot and cool weather:

The jacket is windproof, waterproof;
raincoat;
warm tracksuit (sweatshirt, pants);
T-shirts with long (from sunburn) and short sleeves;
sports trousers;
shorts;
socks.

5. Headgear: cap, panama hat (with visor).
6. Bathing suit.
7. Personal hygiene products.
8. Useful equipment:

small backpack (20-30 l);
flashlight with spare batteries;
sunscreen (required);
sunglasses.

It is also important to remember that the period from early May to mid-June is particularly dangerous due to the activity of encephalitic ticks. Prepare in advance for a trip to Karelia during this period – get a preventive vaccination against tick-borne encephalitis, take with you a special ointment, as well as clothes and hats that cover all parts of the body as much as possible.

The best protection against ticks is compliance with safety regulations.:

1. It is not recommended to climb into impenetrable thickets of low-growing shrubs unnecessarily.
2. When moving along the forest road, do not tear off branches.
3. The legs should be completely covered (shorts are not recommended).
4. Sweatpants, tights (preferably with a smooth surface) should be tucked into socks.
5. It is mandatory to have a headdress (cap, headscarf).
6. It is advisable to hide long hair under a headdress.
7. After hiking in the forest, it is necessary to check (shake off) both outerwear and underwear.
8. Examine the whole body.
9. Be sure to comb your hair with a fine comb. If you find a crawling tick, it must be burned. Ticks are very tenacious, it is impossible to crush it.

If you find a tick that has already bitten into your skin:

1. Do not pull it yourself, because you can detach the body from the head (the head can exist without a body).
2. To remove the tick, it is necessary to fill it with camphor or vegetable oil, after 10-15 minutes carefully pull out the tick with tweezers.
3. Lubricate the bite site with greenery or iodine.

Vaccination provides the most effective protection. If the immunization schedule is followed, human diseases are extremely rare and, as a rule, occur in a mild form. The difficulty of vaccination against tick-borne encephalitis lies in the duration of the vaccination course, and you can find out more about it at the vaccination center in your region.

It should be remembered that all vaccinations must be completed 2 weeks before the start of the tick season, i.e. by the end of March.

Tick bite insurance is not included in the price of the tour. We recommend that you insure your health.

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Natalia

about tour - Holy Triangle: Kizhi, Valaam, Solovki in 4 days

7 Nov, 2025

A wonderful sightseeing tour that covered the most beautiful spots.Perfectly timed and well organized. I enjoyed every moment.
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Valeri

about tour - Holy Triangle: Kizhi, Valaam, Solovki in 4 days

29 Oct, 2025

Amazing tour! Interesting. Rich. Well-balanced. The itinerary is perfectly packed. In just a short time, you get to see the main landmarks and highlights. And of course, the stunning nature of Karelia - an incredible blend of water, forests, and open spaces! A lifetime wouldn’t be enough to truly discover the Russian North, but the Holy Triangle tour is a perfect place to start :)
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Alexandr

about tour - Holy Triangle: Kizhi, Valaam, Solovki in 4 days

30 Jun, 2025

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I’d like to thank the providers and guides for an incredible tour. It was rich in experiences and meticulously planned down to the smallest detail. The breathtaking nature of Karelia and Solovki, combined with fascinating stories and insights from guides who genuinely love their homeland, made this trip truly outstanding!