Karelia's New Year's Hits

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Three exciting days in Karelia are an ideal option for a quick tour of the region during the New Year holidays!

You will have a fascinating acquaintance with Petrozavodsk, a walk through the city center and a visit to the picturesque waterfall, as well as a unique opportunity to chat with a real Karelian wizard, Grandfather Hall.

Immerse yourself in the winter fairy tale of Karelia, where the fusion of majestic nature and magical atmosphere will transport you to a world full of unforgettable impressions!

Location

Petrozavodsk

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Tour highlights

Reserved Kivach

You will see the most famous waterfall of Karelia, which impresses with its beauty

New Year's Petrozavodsk

Immerse yourself in the festive atmosphere of the capital of Karelia

Charming huskies

Visit a sled dog kennel and take a ride with the breeze on a dog sled

Itinerary

Day 1 - New Year's Petrozavodsk. Sampo Ethnopark
Meeting of train No. 018.
If you arrive earlier: waiting for the arrival of the main group.
If you arrive later: 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.
A trip outside the city to the Sampo Ethnopark is an immersion into the world of ancient legends. The heroes of the Karelo-Finnish epic "Kalevala" come to life here, frozen in graceful sculptures. A unique opportunity awaits you:
"touch the mystery" of the magical Sampo mill by learning its ancient legend;
"extract the first sounds" from the kantele of the wise Vainamainen and feel like a hero of the epic;
"make your most intimate wish" by tying a ribbon on the branches of the sacred Ilmatar Tree.
Return to the city.
Accommodation in the selected hotel from 15:00, in rooms of the selected category.
Free time. Rest.
We offer a New Year's banquet at the restaurant "Fregat", "Paulaner" or "Tyvas" for an additional fee (payment upon purchase of the tour, the number of seats is limited).
Meals: breakfast.

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Day 2 - Grandfather Hull's Karelian Yard
Buffet breakfast in the hotel restaurant.
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 heart of Karelia, in a remote forest, is the Courtyard of Hull, 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.
Getting into the estate is not easy. You need to pass the tests: master the skill 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. During 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's 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.
Free time.
Rest.
Meals: breakfast, tea party.

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Day 3 - Kennel of sled dogs. Kivach Nature Reserve
Buffet breakfast in the hotel restaurant.
Room release before 12:00. Items can be left in the hotel's luggage room.
Departure to the countryside, to the kennel of sled dogs and to the Kivach Nature Reserve.
The "Breath of the North" program awaits you at the sled dog kennel: a guided tour of the kennel, feeding deer, and dog sledding 2.5 km.
At the end of the program, we warm up with tea in the gazebo of the "Grilled Cat" by a live fire.
The program duration is ~2 hours.
Transfer to Kivach Nature Reserve, to the famous Kivach waterfall.
Kivach means "snowy mountain" in Karelian, and "powerful" in Finnish. In any case, this "powerful snow mountain" will not leave anyone indifferent.
Poets have always written poems about the waterfall, artists come here for open-air shows, and how many photographers are attracted by the unique views of Kivacha! It is not for nothing that he is the hallmark of Karelia.
The end of the program, transfer to the railway station.
Returning home with pleasant memories of wonderful days in Karelia.
Meals: breakfast, tea party.

Difficulty

Suitable for everyone

Accommodation

Hotel

2 nights

Comfort

Premium

The tour includes hotel accommodation.

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

Hotel/room	Peter INN 4*	*"Tyvas 4"**	Frigate 4*
Double	34 300	35 200	36 800
Single room	41 000	41 800	44 300
Additional place	28 500	29 500	29 500

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

The Fregat 4* Hotel

The Fregat Hotel is located in the historical center of Petrozavodsk, on the embankment of Lake Onega.

There are 80 comfortable rooms of various categories available for guests' accommodation. All of them are equipped with comfortable sleeping places, high-quality furniture and modern appliances.

Meals are served in the restaurant, which offers the largest selection of steaks and fish dishes in the entire city.

Nearby there is the city embankment, the National and Musical Theaters, and the Museum of Fine Arts. Petrozavodsk Bus and Train Stations are approximately a 10-minute drive away.

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Another option

Peter INN 4* Hotel

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.

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. Culinary workshops are organized for guests, both banquet and buffet services are possible.

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Hotel "Tyvas 4*"

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

up to 30 tourists

Minimum age

1 years old

Duration

3 days 2 nights

Group meets at

Petrozavodsk

Included in price

accommodation in the selected hotel;
meals included in the program (3 breakfasts, 2 tea parties);
guided tours and transportation services according to the program;
entrance tickets to the guided tours according to the program.

Paid extra

air and railway tickets to Petrozavodsk and back;
meals not specified in the program;
New Year's banquet at the restaurant "Tyvas" — to be specified;
New Year's banquet at the Paulaner restaurant — to be specified;
New Year's banquet at the restaurant of the Fregat Hotel:
- the adult rate (from 8 years and older) is 16,000 rubles/person.;
- the children's rate (from 0 to 7 years old inclusive) is 12,000 rubles/person.

The New Year's banquet is paid for upon purchase of the tour.

It's important to know

The New Year's banquet in the restaurant must be booked in advance for an additional fee.

The restaurant "Tyvas" is being specified.

Paulaner Restaurant (Peter INN) – to be specified.

Fregat Restaurant (Fregat Hotel):

adult rate — from 18 years old (including menu, New Year's program and alcohol — 1 bottle per person);
adult rate — from 8 to 17 years old inclusive (including menu, New Year's program, gift);
children's rate — from 0 to 7 years old inclusive (including menu, New Year's program, gift) — with a separate seat at the table;
The "Child without a place" option is not provided.

Dates and Prices

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30 Dec, 2026 – 1 Jan, 2027 3 days 2 nights

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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.
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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.
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Alexandra

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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.