Karelia's Christmas Hits

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

We invite you to plunge into the unforgettable atmosphere of snow-covered Petrozavodsk, visit the Kivach waterfall, ride a dog sled and taste real Karelian cuisine.

"New Year's fun" from the Kantele ensemble will give a truly festive mood, and a visit to the secret workshop of Grandfather Hull 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

Sightseeing tours

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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 - Petrozavodsk, National Museum, "New Year's Fun"
Meeting of train No. 018.
If you arrive earlier, wait for the arrival of the main group.
If you arrive later, transfer for an additional fee.payment to the location of the group and adjustment of the program.
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 successfully history and modernity combine in the appearance of the city.
New Year's Eve program at the National Museum.
Interactive program Karelian song and Dance ensemble "KANTELE".
"New Year's fun" from the Kantele ensemble will give you a truly festive mood. A fascinating New Year's story is waiting for you, filled with interactive, national music, songs and dances.
Accommodation at the selected hotel from 15:00, rooms with amenities.
Free time. Rest.
Meals: breakfast.

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Day 2 - Grandfather Hull's Workshop
A buffet breakfast is served in the hotel restaurant.
Departure to the country interactive program.
Welcome to Grandpa Hull's secret Workshop! A place where the Christmas spirit hovers, and a forgotten fairy tale comes to life!
Here, in the heart of Karelia, in a remote forest, is the Karelian estate of Grandfather Hull, the most hardworking of the Morozov 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.
Getting into the estate is not easy. It is necessary to pass the tests: to master the skill of skiing – shukshah and sleigh – smoking. Did you manage? And now to the workshops!
For the youngest guests, the "School of Housewives" is open, where children will be taught magic tricks and test their skills in making New Year's toys. At this time, 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 the mail of Hull's Grandfather and send a postcard with the estate's signature stamp. There is also a miracle shop in the estate, where everyone will choose a souvenir.
In memory of the trip, do not forget to order a photo from a local photographer!
Well, at the end of a wonderful day, you will be treated to a traditional tea party.
Return to Petrozavodsk.
Free time, rest.
Meals: breakfast, tea.

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Day 3 - Free day or additional excursions
A buffet breakfast is served in the hotel restaurant.
Free day.
In your free time, you can visit additional excursions (order when booking a tour):
Option No. 1. Excursion to the Ruskeala Mountain Park with lunch.
Special price when buying a tour:
adult — 4,400 rubles/person.;
children under 16 years old or an adult 60+ — 4000 rubles/person.;
children under 6 years old — 3000 rubles/person.
Ruskeala is perhaps the most famous and visited modern attraction in Karelia.
Marble has been mined here for centuries, and today it is a mountain park, in the center of which there is an amazing canyon with steep silver walls.
You will have a pleasant walk around the artificial lake, with stops at observation decks and a story about interesting facts from the history of the quarry and marble mining.
Return to Petrozavodsk (the duration of the tour is ~ 12 hours).
Option No. 2. Excursion to Kizhi Island — through Zaonezhye.
Special price when buying a tour:
adult — 7,500 rubles/person.;
children under 6 years old up to 16 years old or an adult 60+ — 7,200 rubles/person.
A bus tour from Petrozavodsk to the village of Velikaya Guba will introduce you to interesting facts from the history of the region, its traditions, nature and notable places of the Zaonezhye region.
From D. Oyatevshchyna you will be taken to Kizhi Island on hovercraft, where you will get acquainted with the ensemble of the Kizhi pogost: a sightseeing tour of the main exposition and acquaintance with the traditions of tea drinking in the Olonets province.
Return to Petrozavodsk (the duration of the tour is ~ 14 hours).

Meals: breakfast.

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Day 4 - Free day or additional excursions
A buffet breakfast is served in the hotel restaurant.
Free day.
In your free time, you can visit additional excursions (order when booking a tour):
Option No. 1. Excursion to the Ruskeala Mountain Park with lunch.
Special price when buying a tour:
adult — 4,400 rubles/person.;
children under 16 years old or an adult 60+ — 4000 rubles/person.;
children under 6 years old — 3000 rubles/person.
Ruskeala is perhaps the most famous and visited modern attraction in Karelia.
Marble has been mined here for centuries, and today it is a mountain park, in the center of which there is an amazing canyon with steep silver walls.
You will have a pleasant walk around the artificial lake, with stops at observation decks and a story about interesting facts from the history of the quarry and marble mining.
Return to Petrozavodsk (the duration of the tour is ~ 12 hours).
Option No. 2. Excursion to Kizhi Island — through Zaonezhye.
Special price when buying a tour:
adult — 7,500 rubles/person.;
children under 6 years old up to 16 years old or an adult 60+ — 7,200 rubles/person.
A bus tour from Petrozavodsk to the village of Velikaya Guba will introduce you to interesting facts from the history of the region, its traditions, nature and notable places of the Zaonezhye region.
From D. Oyatevshchyna you will be taken to Kizhi Island on hovercraft, where you will get acquainted with the ensemble of the Kizhi pogost: a sightseeing tour of the main exposition and acquaintance with the traditions of tea drinking in the Olonets province.
Return to Petrozavodsk (the duration of the tour is ~ 14 hours).
Meals: breakfast.

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Day 5 - Sled dog kennel, Kivach Nature Reserve
A buffet breakfast is served in the hotel's cafe.

Check-out before 12:00, check-out with your belongings.

Departure to the countryside, to the kennel of sled dogs and to the Kivach Nature reserve.

In the kennel of sled dogs, the program "Breath of the North" awaits you: a tour of the kennel, feeding deer, dog sledding 2.5 km.

At the end of the program, you will warm up with tea in the gazebo "grilled cat" by a live fire.

The duration of the program is ~ 2 hours.

Transfer to the Kivach Nature Reserve, to the famous Kivach waterfall.

Translated from Karelian, "kivach" means "snowy mountain", translated from Finnish — "powerful". In any case, this "powerful snow mountain" will not leave anyone indifferent.

At all times, poets have composed poems about the waterfall, artists come here for open-air performances, and how many photographers are attracted by the unique views of Kivach! It is not for nothing that he is the hallmark of Karelia.

Dinner at the cafe.

Return to Petrozavodsk to the railway station approximately at 18:00.

Returning home with pleasant memories of wonderful days in Karelia.

Meals: breakfast, tea, dinner.

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Difficulty

Suitable for everyone

Accommodation

Hotel

3 nights

Comfort

Premium

The tour includes accommodation in a hotel in Petrozavodsk.

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

	"Frigate" 4*	"Petra" 3*
Double Standard / Superior	51 400 / 56 100	46 900 / 49 400
Single standard	On request	On request
Additional place	39 400	38 900

Discount for children from 6 to 12 years old – 3,200 rubles, for children under 6 years old – 7,500 rubles.

Hotel "Fregat" 4*

The Fregat Hotel is a cozy four—star hotel located in a quiet corner of Petrozavodsk, on the picturesque shore of Lake Onega. Free Wi-Fi is available throughout, as well as a restaurant and secure parking.

The hotel rooms are equipped with everything you need: a mini-bar, a flat-screen TV with Smart TV technology, a work desk, a telephone and a safe. The modern bathroom has underfloor heating, a hairdryer and toiletries.

The restaurant at the Fregat Hotel offers a buffet breakfast, as well as a variety of European and Russian dishes. In addition, guests can use the 24-hour gym and lobby bar, where they can relax from the hustle and bustle of the city.

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Another option

Petra Hotel 3*

The Petra Hotel is located in the center of Petrozavodsk, in a historic building.

It offers air conditioning, a TV, a refrigerator and a private bathroom. There is a work area, bottled water and a hairdryer. Wi-Fi is available on site.

On the ground floor there is a gastrobar "BOTTEGA", where you can enjoy a variety of dishes of European, Italian, Asian and Middle Eastern cuisines. Complex breakfasts are also offered here.

Parks and squares, pharmacies and shops are located nearby. Besovets Airport is 14.4 km away, and the train station is 0.4 km away.

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Tour conditions

Group

up 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 specified in the tour program (5 breakfasts, 2 tea parties, 1 dinner);
entrance tickets to the facilities;
transportation and sightseeing services according to the program.

Paid extra

air and railway tickets to Petrozavodsk and back;
meals not specified in the tour program;
transfer, in case of late arrival on the first day of the tour;
visit to the Ruskeala Mountain Park (reservation when booking a tour):
- adult — 4,400 rubles/person.;
- children under 16 years old or an adult 60+ — 4000 rubles/person.;
- children under 6 years old — 3000 rubles/person.
excursion to Kizhi Island (order when booking a tour):
- adult — 7,500 rubles/person.;
- children under 6 years old to 16 years old or an adult 60+ — 7,200 rubles/person.

It's important to know

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

Dates and Prices

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3 – 7 Jan, 2025 5 days 4 nights

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Konstantin

26 Jul, 2024

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Grand tour of Karelia and the Solovetsky Islands, a very interesting and exciting tour. Comfortable accommodation and buses. Qualified guides. A competent, positive, responsible guide Vera Ivanovna. Thank you very much.

26 Jul, 2024