Karelia's Christmas Hits

The north of our country is a great place to celebrate Christmas!

We invite you to plunge into the unforgettable atmosphere of the snow-covered Petrozavodsk, visit the Kivach waterfall, ride a dog sled and participate in a traditional tea party.

The "Breath of the North" program with a guided tour of the nursery, reindeer feeding and dog sledding will give you a truly festive mood, and a visit to Grandfather Hall's Karelian yard will send not only children, but also adults into a fairy tale! In addition, if you wish, you can visit the amazing Ruskeala Mountain Park or Kizhi Island.

Location

Petrozavodsk
from
$593
+ tickets to the starting point of the tour
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Duration
5 days
4 nights
Departures
3 - 7 Jan, 2027
Accommodation
  • Hotel
    3 nights
Comfort
  • Premium
Difficulty
Easy
Suitable for everyone
Group
From 20 to 48 tourists
Minimum age
5 years old
Group meet at
Petrozavodsk
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Weekdays: 8am - 8pm
Weekends: 8am - 7pm (GMT +3)
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Tour highlights

Fabulous Petrozavodsk
Take a walk around the festive capital of Karelia and admire the beauty of the city
"Breath of the North"
Visit a sled dog kennel, feed the deer and ride a dog sled
Mighty Nodding
Visit the nature reserve with the waterfall of the same name, which is one of the business cards of Karelia

Itinerary

  • Day 1 - New Year's Eve Petrozavodsk city tour. Grandfather Hull's Karelian yard

    Meeting with train No. 18 (Moscow — Petrozavodsk). A guide at the train station with a sign with the name of the tour.

    If you arrive earlier, wait.

    If you arrive by later trains than train No. 18, transfer for an additional fee to the location of the group, with partial loss of the program, without recalculation.

    Breakfast in a cafe in the city.

    Sightseeing tour of New Year's Petrozavodsk. You will get acquainted with the capital of Karelia. You will find out why Petrozavodsk was famous throughout the Russian Empire during the time of Catherine II, take a walk through the cozy center and see how history and modernity successfully combine in the appearance of the city.

    Departure to the country interactive program: "Grandfather Hull's Karelian yard". A place where the spirit of Christmas hovers, and a forgotten fairy tale comes to life!

    Here, in the very heart of Karelia, in a remote forest, is the "Hall Yard".

    Halla's grandfather is the most hardworking of the Frost brothers. The landlady Inkeri and his helpers, the housekeepers, live with him. The most favorite activity of housewives is telling children fairy tales around the campfire and treating them to delicious marshmallows. But getting into the estate is not easy. You need to pass the tests: master the skills of skiing — shukshah and tobogganing — smoke.

    Did you manage? And now — to the workshops!

    For the youngest guests, a "House School" has been opened, where children will be taught magic tricks and will test their skills in making New Year's toys. Meanwhile, the adults will learn the Karelian dance and make a talisman with their own hands, which they will take with them as a souvenir.

    Well, where is Hull's Grandfather? He watched your efforts and is now waiting for everyone in his office. Remember — the most important and cherished desires can be whispered in his ear!

    Don't forget to check Grandfather Hull's mail and send a postcard with the estate's stamp.

    There is also a wonder shop on the estate where everyone can choose a souvenir.

    As a souvenir of the trip, don't forget to order a photo from a local photographer!

    Well, at the end of a wonderful day — a traditional tea party.

    Return to Petrozavodsk.

    Accommodation in the selected hotel from 15:00 in rooms of the selected category.

    Free time.

    Rest.

    Meals: breakfast, tea party.

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  • Day 2 - Free day or additional excursion
  • Day 3 - Kennel of sled dogs. Kivach Nature Reserve
  • Day 4 - Free day or guided tour to choose from
  • Day 5 - Free day or additional excursion
Difficulty
Suitable for everyone

Accommodation

Accommodation
  • Hotel
    3 nights
Comfort
  • Premium

The tour includes accommodation at the Taiwas 4* hotel. Petrozavodsk.

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

  • double standard – 43,000 rubles.;
  • single standard – 55,300 rubles.;
  • extra seat – 33,300 rubles.

Discount for children from 7 to 12 years – 3,300 rubles, for children under 6 years – 7,200 rubles.

Hotel "Tyvas 4*" 3 nights

A modern hotel located in the city center, within walking distance from the main avenue of the capital of Karelia, souvenir shops, as well as cafes/restaurants of national cuisine.

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Tour conditions

Group
From 20 to 48 tourists
Minimum age
5 years old
Duration
5 days 4 nights
Group meets at
Petrozavodsk

Included in price

  • accommodation in the selected hotel;
  • meals included in the tour program (5 breakfasts, 2 tea parties);
  • entrance tickets to the facilities;
  • transportation and tour services according to the program.

Paid extra

  • air and railway tickets to Petrozavodsk and back;
  • meals not specified in the program;
  • snowmobiling at the Talviucco Residence (transfer is not included in the price, programs up to 30 km away from Petrozavodsk, the on-site duration is about 2 hours):
    • when boarding, two people on a snowmobile — 4,500 rubles / person.;
    • when boarding alone on a snowmobile — 7,500 rubles / person. 
  • Kizhi Island tour via Zaonezhye:
    • adult — 8,100 rubles/person.;
    • children from 6 to 16 years old, adults 60+ — 7800 RUB/person.;
  • Ruskeala Mountain Park Tour:
    • adult — 4800 rubles/person.;
    • children under 16 years old, adults 60+ — 4,400 rubles/person.;
    • children under 6 years old — 3,400 rubles/person.

Additional excursions are paid upon purchase of the tour.

It's important to know

Are plane tickets included in the price of the tour?

Air and railway tickets are not included in the price of the tour. You can purchase them yourself or contact us for help.

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Are there any discounts for children?
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Dates and Prices

  • $593
    3 – 7 Jan, 2027 5 days 4 nights
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Reviews Leave a review

  • OL
    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.
  • SS
    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.
  • A
    Alexandra
    about provider
    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.