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On this weekend tour, you will see charming spring Karelia, walk around the city of Sortavala and take a retro train to the Ruskeala Mountain Park. An interesting weekend begins!

Location

Republic of Karelia, Petrozavodsk

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Tour highlights

The first Russian resort

We will visit the "Marcial Waters" and try the healing water from the springs

The oldest nature reserve in Russia

We will see the famous Kivach and the arboretum of the famous Karelian birch

Mountain Park

Let's take a walk through Ruskeala Park and admire the majestic Marble Canyon

Itinerary

Day 1 - A tour of Petrozavodsk. Mount Sampo. Marcial Waters. Girvas volcano. Kivach Waterfall
Upon arrival of train No. 18, a meeting with a guide at the railway station under the steeple from the platform side, a sign "Hits of Karelia".
Breakfast in a cafe in the city.
Bus sightseeing tour of Petrozavodsk and a walking tour of the unique open-air museum of Modern Art (sculpture exhibit on the embankment of Lake Onega).
During the tour you will get acquainted with the history of the city, as well as with its modern appearance.
Departure for a country tour "Sampo Mountain — Marcial Waters — Girvas volcano — Kivach Waterfall".
Visit to the Sampo mountain. Sampo Mountain in Karelia is considered a place of power and impresses with its beauty. Sampo Mountain is small in height, easy to climb, and the view from the top is amazing.
Moving to the first Russian resort "Marcial Waters" is a unique opportunity to taste the healing water from
3 sources known since the time of Peter 1. Inspection of the Church of St. Peter the Apostle (1721).
Visit the ancient volcano Girvas. Fortunately, the volcano is no longer active, but we can see frozen lava, volcanic rocks and amazing landscapes.
Stop for lunch at a cafe on the way for an additional fee.
Transfer to Kivach Nature Reserve, the oldest in Russia and the first in Karelia. During the tour of the reserve you will see the most famous waterfall of Karelia — Kivach, the nature museum and the arboretum of the famous Karelian birch.
18:00 Return to Petrozavodsk.
Accommodation in a selected hotel (standard rooms, with amenities).
Free time, rest.

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Day 2 - Ruskeala Mountain Park. Ahinkoski Waterfalls
Buffet breakfast in the hotel cafe.
Room release, check-out with your belongings.
Departure to the most beautiful corner of Karelia — Northern Ladoga region (260 km, approximately 4 hours on the way).
On the way, stop at the Akhinkoski waterfalls, the place where the film "And the dawns here are quiet ..." was shot.
Arrival at Ruskeala Mountain Park, ground tour of the park.
A monument of industrial culture (mining) at the end of the XVIII-beginning of the XX century. There is no such monument in Europe anymore, which is a man-made bowl in a solid array of marbles, cut through by a system of mines, tunnels and drifts.
From here, blocks were obtained for cladding many architectural creations of St. Petersburg, including the majestic St. Isaac's Cathedral. There are a number of viewing platforms around the perimeter of the canyon.
It is notable for being made entirely of marble. Even in winter, the Ruskeala marble Canyon will delight with bright colors.
Free time in the park, about 1-2 hours.
After the tour ends, take a retro train to the city of Sortavala.
Arrival in Sortavala.
Dinner at a cafe in the city.
Accommodation in a hotel in Sortavala (tour-class hotels, standard rooms with amenities).
Free time, rest.

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Day 3 - Tour of Sortavala. Mount Paaso. Filina Mountain Bunker Museum
Breakfast in the hotel cafe.
Room release, check-out with your belongings.
Sightseeing tour of the ancient city of Sortavala — sightseeing of the historical center of the city, acquaintance with the original Finnish architecture in the style of "Northern Art Nouveau".
Visit to the exhibition of the unique woodcarver Kronid Gogolev.
Visit Mount Paaso, a 10th—12th century Karelian settlement discovered by Finnish archaeologist Otto Appelgren. You will admire the fantastic panoramas and find out why the ancient Karelians settled on the highest cliffs.
Lunch at a cafe in the city.
Departure to the underground museum-bunker "Filina Mountain" is a unique man—made headquarters of the Finnish army, made in a rock. In addition to the bunker itself and the museum in it, you will see a park of military equipment.
Return to the city of Sortavala.
Transfer to Sortavala railway station, approximately at 18:00.
The end of the tour in Sortavala.

Difficulty

Suitable for everyone

Accommodation

Hotel

1 night

Comfort

Midscale
Premium

The cost of the tour depends on the time of the event and accommodation for 1 person, RUB.:

	Severnaya 4* (Petrozavodsk) + Sortavala Hotel	Fregat 4* (Petrozavodsk) + Sortavala Hotel
Double Room	42 300	44 150
Single Room	44 600	45 600
Additional place	40 600	40 700

Discount for schoolchildren, students, and pensioners over 60 years of age — 1000 rubles.

The Fregat Hotel

The Fregat Hotel is located in a quiet location in the center of Petrozavodsk, on the picturesque shore of Lake Onega. Free Wi-Fi is available throughout the property. It offers a restaurant and secure parking.

The rooms are equipped with a minibar and a flat-screen TV with Smart TV technology. They are equipped with a work desk, a telephone and a safe. The modern private bathroom comes with underfloor heating, a hairdryer and toiletries.

The hotel's restaurant serves a buffet breakfast, as well as European and Russian cuisine. The gym and lobby bar of the Fregat Hotel are open around the clock.

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Severnaya Hotel

Severnaya Hotel is located in the center of Petrozavodsk, just 1 km from Lake Onega and a 15-minute walk from the train station and public transport stops.

The Severnaya Hotel offers a wide range of rooms, suites and apartments equipped with everything you need.

The hotel has a business center with meeting facilities.

The attentive staff of the Severnaya Hotel will assist with visa processing and can arrange excursions on request.

Shopping and business areas of the city can be visited near the Severnaya Hotel, as well as restaurants and museums nearby. Guests can explore the neoclassical architectural heritage of Petrozavodsk or take a walk along Lake Onega.

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The turklass hotel in Sortavala

Accommodation in the turklass hotel, rooms with amenities.

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Tour conditions

Group

From 2 to 50 tourists

Minimum age

1 years old

Duration

3 days 2 nights

Group meets at

Republic of Karelia, Petrozavodsk

Included in price

accommodation in selected hotels;
meals specified in the program:
- Day 1: Breakfast;
- Day 2: Breakfast, dinner;
- Day 3: Breakfast, lunch;
sightseeing and transportation services;
retro train ticket;
entrance tickets to sightseeing sites.

Paid extra

air and railway tickets to Petrozavodsk and back from Sortavala;
meals not included in the program;
additional excursions.

It's important to know

an identity document in an airtight package (for children — a birth certificate);
compulsory medical insurance policy;
comfortable shoes — sneakers or boots;
waterproof, windproof jacket;
raincoat;
a warm sweater or a warm tracksuit (sweatshirt, pants);
sports trousers;
headdress;
personal hygiene items: soap, towel, toothbrush and toothpaste;
personal first aid kit;
photo and video equipment + sealed packaging for them in case of rain;
a small backpack (20-30 l).

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Reviews

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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.
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Konstantin

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22 Apr, 2025

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The local tour operator was excellent. Vera did a fantastic job, she shared lots of interesting information along the way, which made the journey enjoyable and far from tiring. Many thanks to all the staff who accompanied us throughout the trip.
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Konstantin

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26 Jul, 2024

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.

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