Karelia's New Year's hits in 5 days

A Karelian fairy tale awaits you for the New Year holidays!

You will have an ideal opportunity to plunge into the festive atmosphere of an amazing region of our country. 

A sightseeing tour of Petrozavodsk, interactive programs, Grandfather Hull's secret Workshop, sled dog kennel, Kivach Nature Reserve and many other entertainments will give you vivid sensations that will stay with you for a long time!

Location

Republic of Karelia, Petrozavodsk
from
$476
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Duration
5 Days
4 Nights
Departures
  • Group departures
    • 29 December, 2025 – 2 January, 2026
or
Accommodation
  • Hotel
    4 nights
Comfort
  • Midscale
  • Upscale
Difficulty
Easy
Suitable for everyone
Group
Up to 50 people
Minimum age
1 years old
Group meet at
Republic of Karelia, Petrozavodsk
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Weekends: 8am - 7pm (GMT +3)
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Tour highlights

New Year's capital of Karelia
Take a walk through the festive Petrozavodsk and see how beautiful the city center is in winter attire
Rest to your taste
You can choose between an excursion to the Ruskeala Mountain Park, a visit to Kizhi Island or snowmobiling at the Talviukko residence
The Breath of the North
Take a ride on a dog sled during a visit to a sled dog kennel
Friendly animals
You will see amazing reindeer and be able to feed them
A warming atmosphere
Warm up with tea in the gazebo by the living fire and take part in a traditional tea party at Grandfather Hull's estate
Reserved Kivach
You will visit the nature reserve with the waterfall of the same name, which is one of the iconic attractions of Karelia

Itinerary

  • Day 1 - New Year's Petrozavodsk

    Meeting at the Petrozavodsk railway station (train No. 018).

    If you arrive earlier: Waiting for the arrival of the main group.

    If you arrive later: transfer for an additional fee and program adjustments.

    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 interactive program at the National Museum of the Republic of Karelia.

    The interactive program of the Karelian song and dance ensemble "KANTELE" - "New Year's fun" from the Ensemble "Kantele" 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 in the selected hotel from 15:00, in rooms of the selected category.

    Free time. Rest.

    Meals: breakfast.

  • Day 2 - Grandfather Hull's Workshop
  • Day 3 - Free day or snowmobiling at Talviucco Residence
  • Day 4 - Free day or excursions to choose from
  • Day 5 - Kivach Waterfall
Difficulty
Suitable for everyone

Accommodation

Accommodation
  • Hotel
    4 nights
Comfort
  • Midscale
  • Upscale

The tour includes accommodation in a hotel.

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

Hotel/Room

"Petra 3*", standard

"Petra 3*"
comfort

"Frigate 4*"
standard

"Frigate 4*"
business

Double

48 300

50 800

52 800

57 500

Additional place

40 300

40 300

40 800

40 800

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

Single accommodation on request and for an additional fee.

The Petra 3* Hotel or The Fregat 4* Hotel 4 nights
The Petra 3* Hotel

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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Another option
The Fregat 4* Hotel

The Fregat Hotel is located in the historical center of Petrozavodsk, on the embankment of Lake Onega. One of its distinctive features are the walls. They are decorated with drawings of ancient ships of the Russian navy.

Comfortable beds, furniture and appliances await you in each room.

The city embankment, the National and Musical Theaters, as well as the Museum of Fine Arts are located next to the hotel. 

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Tour conditions

Group
up to 50 tourists
Minimum age
1 years old
Duration
5 days 4 nights
Group meets at
Republic of Karelia, Petrozavodsk

Included in price

  • accommodation in the selected hotel; 
  • meals specified in the program (5 breakfasts, 1 tea party, 1 dinner);
  • entrance tickets to the excursion facilities according to the program; 
  • transportation and sightseeing services 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 Bottega Restaurant (Petra Hotel) (must be booked in advance):
    • adult (over 12 years old) — 8,500 rubles/person.;
    • children from 3 to 12 years old inclusive — 3,500 rubles/person.;
    • a child under 3 years old is free of charge.
  • New Year's banquet in the restaurant of the Fregat Hotel:
    • adult — 10,800 rubles/person.;
    • children from 13 to 17 years old inclusive — 10,600 rubles/person.;
    • children from 5 to 12 years old inclusive — 8,600 rubles/person.;
    • children from 0 to 4 years old inclusive — 2,300 rubles/person.;
  • snowmobiling at the Talviucco residence (transfer is not included in the price, programs up to 30 km. from Petrozavodsk):
    • adult (when boarding two on a snowmobile) — 4000 rubles/person.;
    • adult (when boarding alone on a snowmobile) — 5,500 rubles/person. 
  • excursion to Kizhi Island via Zaonezhye:
    • adult — 7,500 rubles/person.;
    • children from 6 to 16 years old, adults 60+ — 7 200 rub/person.;
  • excursion to the Ruskeala Mountain Park with lunch. Special price when buying a tour:
    • adult — 4,400 rubles/person.;
    • children under 16 years old, adults 60+ — 4000 rubles/person.;
    • children under 6 years old — 3000 rubles/person.

It's important to know

Personal equipment you need for the tour
  • personal items. Travel clothes should be, first of all, comfortable. Take with you what you usually wear for hiking and recreation. The weather in Karelia is capricious and changeable;
  • camera or video camera, charger (powerbank);
  • cash or cards (for souvenirs, other personal expenses);
  • individual first aid kit.
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    29 Dec, 2025 – 2 Jan, 2026 5 days 4 nights
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Reviews

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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