Karelia: Kizhi — Valaam — Kivach

A three-day tour for those who want to see some of the main attractions of Karelia in a short period of time. 

You will get acquainted with Petrozavodsk, walk along the embankment of Lake Onega, admire the lace of wooden houses on Kizhi Island and go along the great Ladoga Lake to Valaam to enjoy the view of the colorful domes of the Transfiguration Cathedral.

And, of course, you will visit the northern hero — Kivach waterfall and visit the first Russian resort of the time of Peter the Great — "Marcial Waters".

Location

Republic of Karelia, Petrozavodsk
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Duration
3 Days
2 Nights
Departures
  • Group departures
    • Dates for next season
    • 9 – 11 June, 2025
    • 16 – 18 June, 2025
    • 23 – 25 June, 2025
    • 30 June – 2 July, 2025
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Accommodation
  • Hotel
    2 nights
Comfort
  • Premium
Difficulty
Easy
Suitable for everyone
Group
Up to 20 people
Minimum age
5 years old
Group meet at
Republic of Karelia, Petrozavodsk
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Weekends: 8am - 7pm (GMT +3)
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Tour highlights

Boat trips
Take a ride with the breeze on the Meteor on the Onega and Ladoga lakes
A rich program
In 3 days, visit the main "business cards" of Karelia — Petrozavodsk, Kizhi, Kivach and Valaam
The power of shungite
You will learn about the properties of a unique mineral and see the process of its processing

Itinerary

  • Day 1 - A tour of Petrozavodsk. Kizhi Island

    Arrival in the city of Petrozavodsk by morning trains, gathering of the group at the main entrance to the railway station.

    For those arriving by night trains — transfer to the hotel and early check-in. Please provide the train number and arrival time when booking the tour.

    08:00-09:00 Breakfast in the restaurant.

    09:00-10:30 Acquaintance with the capital of Karelia sightseeing tour "From the history of Petrozavodsk".

    You will find an interesting immersion in the history of the city from the reign of Peter the Great to the present day.

    You will learn how Petrozavodsk was founded and even see the places at the mouth of the Lososinka River, where Petrovskaya Sloboda originated.

    With his fascinating story, the guide will take you back to the time of the construction of the Petrovsky plant.

    You will walk along the beautiful old squares and avenues, take a lot of photos at art objects and monuments in the open-air museum on the famous Onega Embankment.

    The tour will end at the passenger port of Petrozavodsk.

    11:00-12:30 Trip by meteor to Kizhi Island.

    You will cover about 70 km along the water surface of the great Onega Lake.

    You will be amazed by the blue and boundless expanses of it, and you will understand why in Karelian folklore it is often called the sea and even the ocean. 

    12:30-14:30 Meeting with the museum guide on the island, the beginning of the tour of the main exhibition "Masterpieces of Kizhi Island".

    68 monuments of traditional wooden architecture are gathered here in the open air.

    You will see the basis of the museum collection — the Kizhi Pogost ensemble, which is included in the UNESCO World Cultural and Natural Heritage List.

    The pearl of the collection is rightfully considered to be the 22nd Transfiguration Church (1714), 37 meters high!

    You will have the opportunity to visit the no less picturesque winter church of the Intercession of the Virgin and see the masterpieces of ancient Russian art.

    After the tour, be sure to take a picture between the mill and the Church of the Resurrection of Lazarus, it is from there that you can see the ensemble in which both churches merge together!

    14:30–16:00 In your free time, you can have lunch at the restaurant on the island, drink tea with a gate, buy souvenirs and stroll around the island, enjoying the peaceful atmosphere.

    16:30-18:00 Return trip by Meteor to Petrozavodsk.

    18:00-19:00 Dinner in the restaurant with Karelian cuisine

    19:00 Check-in at the Karelia 4* Spa Hotel in standard rooms.

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  • Day 2 - Valaam Island
  • Day 3 - The resort "Marcial waters". The Kivach Nature Reserve. Shungite Center
Difficulty
Suitable for everyone

Accommodation

Accommodation
  • Hotel
    2 nights
Comfort
  • Premium

The tour includes accommodation at the Karelia 4* Spa Hotel in standard rooms.

The cost of the tour:

  • double room — 36,600 rubles/person.;
  • single room — 39,700 rubles/person.;
  • extra bed — 33,200 rubles/person.

An extra bed for an adult is provided strictly upon prior request.

Discounts:

  • for children under 12 years of age — 4,000 rubles.;
  • for children under 16 years of age — 2,500 rubles.

Children receive a discount if they have a copy of their birth certificate.

Karelia Spa Hotel 4* 2 nights

Karelia Spa Hotel is located in Petrozavodsk, near the historical center.

The hotel has cozy and bright rooms, which have everything you need for a comfortable stay: comfortable furniture, TV, work desk. The bathroom has a shower and toiletries.

It offers a chic restaurant, a spa, a swimming pool and a sauna. Free parking and Wi-Fi are available on site. The restaurant serves breakfast and a variety of local dishes.

The hotel can host a business event of any format, for this purpose, the hotel's conference room has a variety of modern equipment. The hotel staff can help guests arrange sightseeing tours.

Karelia Hotel is 2.1 km from the train station and 21 km from Petrozavodsk Airport.

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Tour conditions

Group
up to 20 tourists
Minimum age
5 years old
Duration
3 days 2 nights
Group meets at
Republic of Karelia, Petrozavodsk

Included in price

  • accommodation in rooms of the selected category at the Karelia 4* hotel (2 nights);
  • 2 meals a day, specified in the program: 3 breakfasts, 2 lunches, 1 dinner;
  • rental of transport and all transfers according to the program;
  • sightseeing tour of Petrozavodsk with a visit to the Onega embankment;
  • transfer by meteor from Petrozavodsk to Kizhi Island and back, entrance fee to the museum-reserve and sightseeing tour "Masterpieces of Kizhi Island";
  • transfer by meteor from Sortavala to Valaam Island and back, excursion service according to a long program: excursion "Central Manor" — water transfer to Nikon Bay — lunch in the refectory — excursion "New Jerusalem"/"Nikolsky hermitage";
  • entrance fee and tour of the Kivach Nature Reserve: sightseeing of the waterfall, arboretum and nature museum;
  • visit to the Marcial Waters resort;
  • visit to the "Shungite Center";
  • guided tours according to the program and accompanying guide services;
  • tickets for water transport to the visited islands (Kizhi Island, Valaam Island);
  • participant's health and life insurance.

Paid extra

  • air or railway tickets to Petrozavodsk and back;
  • meals not specified in the program;
  • personal expenses.

It's important to know

Are bus and water transport crossings difficult?

The tour includes long-distance bus crossings, trips by water transport to the islands and long walks. Please take these features into account when choosing a tour.

Transfers by meteor/comet to Kizhi Island and Valaam Island are overcome fairly quickly (about 1 hour) and are quite easy to transfer. But we must remember that we will conquer the largest lakes in Europe — Onega and Ladoga, rolling is possible. Therefore, if you have noticed a tendency to "seasickness", you need to put motion sickness remedies in your personal first-aid kit.

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Dates and Prices

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    1 Jun – 15 Sep, 2025
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    16 – 18 Jun, 2025 3 days 2 nights
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    23 – 25 Jun, 2025 3 days 2 nights
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    30 Jun – 2 Jul, 2025 3 days 2 nights
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    7 – 9 Jul, 2025 3 days 2 nights
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