Jeep tour to Karelian Ladoga region and Tolvoyarvi Nature Reserve

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A mini-expedition into the heart of the magnetic Karelian nature, which promises to be one of the most memorable adventures of your life.

During the tour, you will plunge into the atmosphere of ancient life, feel the warmth and comfort of wooden houses in the Karelian village of Kinerma, visit one of the highest Karelian waterfalls, White Bridges, see the famous "stone garden" — Ruskeala mountain park, admire the Akhinkoski waterfall, where the notorious film adaptations of the work "And the dawns here are quiet ..." were filmed..

The tour is conducted individually on any dates.

Location

Republic of Karelia, Petrozavodsk

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Tour highlights

Vivid impressions

Feel the powerful adrenaline rush as you embark on an exciting journey through the picturesque landscapes of Karelia.

The famous mountain park

Visit the waterfalls on the Tohmajoki River, where the filming of the classic film "And the dawns are Quiet here" took place

Impressive views

Appreciate the beauty of the famous Ruskeala Mountain Park and admire the marble Canyon.

Itinerary

Day 1 - Getting to know Petrozavodsk. Villages of Manga, Kinerma, Kolatselga. White Bridges Waterfall
09:00 Meeting at Petrozavodsk railway station.
Breakfast in a cafe in the city.
A short sightseeing tour of the city, a walk along the Onega embankment.
10:00 Departure from the city along the highway in the direction of Sortavala.
11:00 Stop in Manga village, visit the Chapel of the Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary, which is an example of northern wooden architecture of the second half of the 18th century.
Moving on, we stop at the historical Karelian village of Kinerma.
A tour of the village and an inspection of ancient northern houses.
13:00 Lunch of Karelian cuisine in a village house.
15:00 We arrive in Kolatselga village.
Here we will explore the ruins of the Tulmozersk Ironworks, built in 1896 by the Steel Joint-stock company, whose shareholders were Grand Duke Peter Nikolaevich (grandson of Nicholas I).
17:00 We turn off the asphalt and enter the forest road, which becomes impassable for ordinary transport – we overcome it.
At the end of the route, we will drive up to the White Bridges waterfall on the Kulismajoki River, its second name is Yukankoski.
The waterfall is the highest waterfall in the southern part of Karelia – almost 19 m, which is 8 m higher than the most popular and widely known waterfall Kivach.
20:00 Arrival at the forest hotel "Gardarika", located on the shore of the meteoric lake Janisjärvi.
Accommodation with all amenities.
Supper.

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Day 2 - Ruskeala Mountain Park. Ruskeala waterfalls. Route to Mutalahti Bay
09:00 – 10:00 Wake up, breakfast at the hotel restaurant.
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09:00 Wake up, breakfast.
10:00 Departure to the Ruskeala Mountain Park.
Initially, these are marble slabs, developed back in the 17th century. The walls of St. Isaac's Cathedral, Ladozhskaya and Primorskaya metro stations in St. Petersburg are decorated with Ruskeal marble. Private Marble Canyon tour.
13:00 We will visit the Ruskeala waterfalls on the Tohmajoki River, where the filming of the classic film "And the dawns here are quiet" took place.
14:00 We move along the road laid by the Finns along the Ladoga skerries (fjords, bays) – stops for photos (beautiful views of Ladoga and bays). We stop by the trout farm for lunch.
13:00 Lunch at the trout farm restaurant.
16:00 We return to the jeeps and continue the journey. We will move along the bank of the Janisjoki River and at the end of the route we will reach Mutalahti Bay – this is the place where the river flows out of Lake Janisjärvi.
The Yanisjoki River is very stormy and rapid. Back in the 19th century, the Finns built hydroelectric power plants on the largest rapids and waterfalls of the river. Currently, these HPPs have been upgraded and have a total capacity of 10 MW.
Ancient Finnish hydraulic structures — canals, dams and bridges - have been preserved. Some of them are very beautiful and fit into the surrounding landscape in an interesting way.
The road runs right along the shore, and you can admire the rapids and ripples of the stormy Karelian river. We will make several stops at the dams of the hydroelectric power station — here you can admire the bubbling streams, beautiful stone dams and the picturesque channel of the Yanis River.
At the end of the route, we will approach the railway arch bridge built by the Finns across the Janis River in 1919. The bridge still impresses with its monumentality and at the same time fits seamlessly into the surrounding natural landscape.
17:00 Departure to the highway, return to Petrozavodsk.
20:00 Arrival in Petrozavodsk.
Transfer to the train station (on request).

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Difficulty

Involves moderate physical activity

Accommodation

Hotel

2 nights

Comfort

Midscale

The tour includes accommodation at the Gardarika Forest Hotel.

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

Number of people in the car	Cost
3 people	54 850
2 people	66 250

Please note! The tour can be extended for a third day for an additional fee. The detailed program of the day is in the "Important to know" section.

The cost of the tour for 1 person, including the third day:

Number of people in the car	Cost
3 people	88 900
2 people	103 600

The Gardarika Club Hotel is located in the Sortavalsky district of the Republic of Karelia, in the village of Vyartsilya. Guests can enjoy cycling, skiing, fishing and hiking at local attractions. Free Wi-Fi and car parking are also available.

Here you can fully relax and take a relaxing shower.

For the convenience of vacationers, there is a bar-restaurant on the territory of the club hotel, where experienced chefs will be happy to enjoy a delicious lunch.

Lynx Mountain is 5 km away, and the Yanisjoki River is 3 km away. The nearest airport is 84 km away.

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Tour conditions

Group

up to 3 tourists

Minimum age

7 years old

Duration

2 days 1 night

Group meets at

Republic of Karelia, Petrozavodsk

Included in price

SUVs (imported four-wheel drive vehicles, fuel, driver-guide);
accommodation in hotels, forest hotels or guest houses according to the program;
meals according to the program;
water transport;
entrance fees and guided tours.

Paid extra

air and railway tickets to Petrozavodsk and back;
personal expenses.

It's important to know

When choosing clothes for jeep tours, you can follow all the principles of choosing clothes for any active tour or just a hike in nature.

Main principles:

Clothing and shoes should be durable and waterproof.
You should be comfortable and comfortable in these clothes.
Clothes should not be heavy and take up a lot of space.

Modern travel clothes meet all these requirements. The widespread use of membrane materials makes clothes completely waterproof, but at the same time allows clothes to "breathe" — you will not get wet in a downpour, but you will not sweat, as in a polyethylene raincoat.

Backpack.

It is best to pack all personal belongings carefully in a travel backpack. You should not take bags or suitcases — they will be inconvenient to carry and pack in jeeps.

Footwear.

Trekking waterproof boots, preferably high — above the bone. In the hot and dry period — durable sneakers. Most of the time you will be on the route in boots. Rubber boots are optional.

Outerwear.

A waterproof hiking jacket (or windbreaker) with a hood. Trousers are better for hiking, but jeans or any sturdy trousers that you feel comfortable in will also work well. If the tour includes an overnight stay in nature, you can bring a small sports down jacket for night gatherings around the campfire and during the cold season (even in summer, nights in Karelia can be cold), but it must be tightly folded and packed so that it does not take up much space. If you do not want to wear a hood, take a hat or a cap without nets and holes.

The middle and lower layers of clothing.

A sweater (sweatshirt) or a pair of thick T-shirts (shirts) with long sleeves. Special thermal underwear can replace warm T-shirts. A pair of warm socks and thin socks for every day. Light cotton sweatpants and a light cotton T–shirt are used as nightwear (if overnight stays in tents are planned). Underwear. Swimming trunks, if you want to swim.

Personal hygiene products and anti-mosquito products.

Towel, soap, toothbrush, toothpaste, and more. Insect repellents – mosquitoes, horseflies, midges (jeeps must have a set of anti-mosquito products). We recommend using aerosol sprays to apply to exposed areas of the body.

Documents.

Passport, driver's license (if available). It is better to pack the documents in a plastic bag or a special sealed case.

Money.

We recommend that you always have a small amount of cash or a plastic card with you, so that you can quickly buy drinks or sweets at village shops along the route of the jeep tour.

Dates and Prices

Individual dates available on request

1 Jun – 31 Aug

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Ekaterina

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28 Nov, 2025

Many thanks to all the providers and guides for an unforgettable experience and a truly engaging program!
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Natalia

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23 May, 2025

Everything was perfectly organized. The weather let us down on the last day, but it didn’t stop us from going on the excursion to Mount Sekirnaya. A special thanks for the Nemetski Kuzov island — its beauty is truly breathtaking.