Today is a very active day for us! Snowmobiles, dog sleds and the magnificent Kivach Waterfall are waiting for us!
Transfer from the guest house to Kivach waterfall.
Arrival at the reserve. A tour of the observation decks of the waterfall and the nature museum. Kivach belongs to the geomorphological monuments of nature of federal rank. The waterfall was the second largest plain waterfall in Europe (after the Rhine). The water falls in four ledges from a height of 10.7 m. The waterfall arose as a result of sawing through the waters of the river.The thickness of loose Quaternary sediments reaches the roof of the diabase ridge. Falling from the cliff, the stream deepened the riverbed in the thickness of lake loam and sandy loam below the ridge.
Let's take a couple of bright photos and move on!
Departure to the husky, deer and horse kennel! A tour of the nursery + sledding.
It's time to forget about work and enjoy the amazing beauty of Karelian nature on a short trip by dog sled! In our kennel you will be greeted by 40 of the best sled dogs in Russia – champions and participants of famous races. Thousands of kilometers of the most difficult snow trails lay under their paws, with them you will make an unforgettable sled ride through the protected pine forest. We offer a 2.5 km dog sledding trip. You will also get acquainted with the beautiful reindeer, our reindeer breeder will tell you about them in as much detail as possible and provide you with the opportunity to feed them with yagel.
The guide's sled will move ahead on the route to ensure your safety. You can drive the sled yourself or enjoy the ride as a passenger.
Upon returning to the base, it's time to share your impressions with friends, relax, warm up around the campfire and drink tea with sweets in a traditional plague!
Lunch at the cafe.
Preparation for a snowmobile safari: equipment, instruction (for families with children under 7 years old, it is possible to replace the safari with an excursion trip to the residence of Karelian Santa Claus — Talvi Ukko).
You will enjoy a 2-hour safari, a rugged flattering track, incredible landscapes and a lot of emotions. For children on safari, there is a master class in birch bark weaving in a cafe at the starting point. With favorable ice conditions on safari, we will visit the ancient church, which turned 400 years old in 2020!
The architecture of the church on Lychny Island is identical to the architecture of the lost Assumption Church. The village on Lychny Island is one of the oldest and largest villages in Karelia, its fame is due to the famous church of Saints Peter and Paul, erected in 1620 and standing on the highest point of the island, the village has long been abandoned by its inhabitants, but their houses with carved porches and black baths on the shore have been preserved. Speed, a whirlwind of snow and Karelian expanses will energize you for future achievements!
The end of the route.
Return to the guest house. A sauna is available for an additional fee.
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