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An exciting jeep route through the most interesting places of the Karelian Ladoga region!

You will see not only iconic sights known all over the world, but also get to remote corners of Karelia, hidden from the eyes of most tourists.

A real adventure awaits you in the world of the most interesting stories, legends, unique beauty of landscapes and northern natural resources!

The tour is conducted individually on any dates.

Location

Republic of Karelia, Petrozavodsk

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Tour highlights

Indescribable sensations

Feel the rush of adrenaline during an exciting off-road trip through the vastness of Karelia

Majestic Mountain Park

Visit Ruskeala Park and admire the beauty of the waterfalls on the Tohmajoki River, where the filming of the film "And the dawns are Quiet here" took place

Scenic views

Leave the jeeps at the foot and climb the trail to Hiidenvuori Mountain, from the top of which you can enjoy a beautiful view of Ladoga and the islands.

Itinerary

Day 1 - The beginning of the route. Villages of Manga, Kinerma, Kolatselga
09:00 Meeting at Petrozavodsk railway station.
Breakfast in a cafe in the city.
A short sightseeing tour of the city, a walk along the Onega embankment.
10:00 Departure from the city along the highway in the direction of Sortavala.
11:00 Stop in Manga village, visit the Chapel of the Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary, which is an example of northern wooden architecture of the second half of the 18th century.
Moving on, we stop at the historical Karelian village of Kinerma.
A tour of the village and an inspection of ancient northern houses.
13:00 Lunch of Karelian cuisine in a village house.
15:00 We arrive in Kolatselga village.
Here we will explore the ruins of the Tulmozersk Ironworks, built in 1896 by the Steel Joint-stock company, whose shareholders were Grand Duke Peter Nikolaevich (grandson of Nicholas I).
17:00 We turn off the asphalt and enter the forest road, which becomes impassable for ordinary transport – we overcome it.
At the end of the route, we will drive up to the White Bridges waterfall on the Kulismajoki River, its second name is Yukankoski.
The waterfall is the highest waterfall in the southern part of Karelia – almost 19 m, which is 8 m higher than the most popular and widely known waterfall Kivach.
20:00 Arrival at the forest hotel "Gardarika", located on the shore of the meteoric lake Janisjärvi.
Accommodation with all amenities.
Supper.
Day 2 - Continuation of the route. Tolvoyarvi Nature Reserve
09:00-10:00 Wake up, breakfast at the hotel restaurant.
Exit.
Today we will visit the Tolvoyarvi Landscape Reserve.
The landscape here is of unique beauty – many lakes with rugged shores and the lake ridges crossing them.
13:00 We will drive along the ancient Finnish stone bridges and dams built from natural rock, which are more than 100 years old!
15:00 Rest and picnic in a pine forest on the shore of Lake Tolvoyarvi.
Having refreshed and rested, we continue along the route.
We will drive around the entire reserve and take pictures against the background of the most beautiful views that can only be found in Karelia.
20:00 Return to the hotel.
Day 3 - Ruskeala Mountain Park. Ruskeala waterfalls. Trout farming. Hiidenwuori Mountain
09:00 Wake up, breakfast.
Exit.
10:00 Visit to the Ruskeala Mountain Park.
Initially, these are marble slabs, developed back in the 17th century. The walls of St. Isaac's Cathedral, Ladozhskaya and Primorskaya metro stations in St. Petersburg are decorated with Ruskeal marble. Private Marble Canyon tour.
12:00 Visit to the Ruskeala waterfalls on the Tohmajoki River, where the filming of the classic film "And the dawns here are quiet" took place.
We are moving along the road laid by the Finns along the Ladoga skerries (fjords, bays) – stops for photos (beautiful views of Ladoga and bays).
13:00 Lunch at the trout farm restaurant on the shore of Ladoga.
Trout farm tour.
15:00 Visit to Hiidenvuori Mountain (Finnish for "leshogo mountain").
We leave the jeeps at the foot and climb the trail to the top of the mountain.
The mountain is located one and a half kilometers from the shore of Lake Ladoga, and from its top there is a beautiful view of Ladoga and the islands.
16:00 We return to the jeeps and continue the journey.
We will move along the bank of the Janisjoki River and at the end of the route we will reach Mutalahti Bay – this is the place where the river flows out of Lake Janisjärvi.
The Yanisjoki River (from Finnish – "rabbit river") is very stormy and rapid, so it is favored by rafters, but not only them.
Back in the 19th century, the Finns built hydroelectric power plants on the largest rapids and waterfalls of the river. Ancient Finnish hydraulic structures – canals, dams and bridges - have been preserved.
At the end of the route we will approach the railway arch bridge.
The bridge still impresses with its monumentality and at the same time fits seamlessly into the surrounding natural landscape.
17:00 Departure to the highway, return to Petrozavodsk.
20:00 Arrival in Petrozavodsk.
Transfer to the train station.
The tour can be extended for an additional 4 days. The detailed program is in the "Important to know" section.

Difficulty

Involves moderate physical activity

Tour organizer's comments

The tour includes off-road driving and climbing the trail to the top of the mountain.

Accommodation

Hotel

2 nights

Comfort

Midscale

The tour includes accommodation at the Gardarika Forest Hotel.

The cost of the tour for 1 person, rub.:

Number of people in the car	Cost
3 people	66 550
2 people	80 500

The tour can be extended for an additional 4 days. The detailed program of the day is in the "Important to know" section.

The cost of the tour for 1 person, including the fourth day:

Number of people in the car	Cost
3 people	92 890
2 people	111 500

The Gardarika Club Hotel is located in the Sortavalsky district of the Republic of Karelia, in the village of Vyartsilya.

Guests can enjoy cycling, skiing, fishing and hiking at local attractions.

Free Wi-Fi and car parking are also available.

Here you can fully relax and take a relaxing shower.

For the convenience of vacationers, there is a bar-restaurant on the territory of the club hotel, where experienced chefs will be happy to enjoy a delicious lunch.

Lynx Mountain is 5 km away, and the Yanisjoki River is 3 km away. The nearest airport is 84 km away.

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Tour conditions

Group

From 1 to 3 tourists

Minimum age

7 years old

Duration

3 days 2 nights

Group meets at

Republic of Karelia, Petrozavodsk

Included in price

SUVs (imported four-wheel drive vehicles, fuel, driver-guide);
accommodation according to the program;
meals specified in the program (for the entire route);
water transport;
entrance fees and guided tours.

Paid extra

air and railway tickets to Petrozavodsk and back;
medical insurance;
personal expenses.

It's important to know

When choosing clothes for jeep tours, you can follow all the principles of choosing clothes for any active tour or just a hike in nature.

Main principles:

Clothing and shoes should be durable and waterproof.
You should be comfortable and comfortable in these clothes.
Clothes should not be heavy and take up a lot of space.

Modern travel clothes meet all these requirements. The widespread use of membrane materials makes clothes completely waterproof, but at the same time allows clothes to "breathe" — you will not get wet in a downpour, but you will not sweat, as in a polyethylene raincoat.

Backpack.

It is best to pack all personal belongings carefully in a travel backpack. You should not take bags or suitcases — they will be inconvenient to carry and pack in jeeps.

Footwear.

Trekking waterproof boots, preferably high — above the bone. In the hot and dry period — durable sneakers. Most of the time you will be on the route in boots. Rubber boots are optional.

Outerwear.

A waterproof hiking jacket (or windbreaker) with a hood. Trousers are better for hiking, but jeans or any sturdy trousers that you feel comfortable in will also work well. If the tour includes an overnight stay in nature, you can bring a small sports down jacket for night gatherings around the campfire and during the cold season (even in summer, nights in Karelia can be cold), but it must be tightly folded and packed so that it does not take up much space. If you do not want to wear a hood, take a hat or a cap without nets and holes.

The middle and lower layers of clothing.

A sweater (sweatshirt) or a pair of thick T-shirts (shirts) with long sleeves. Special thermal underwear can replace warm T-shirts. A pair of warm socks and thin socks for every day. Light cotton sweatpants and a light cotton T–shirt are used as nightwear (if overnight stays in tents are planned). Underwear. Swimming trunks, if you want to swim.

Personal hygiene products and anti-mosquito products.

Towel, soap, toothbrush, toothpaste, and more. Insect repellents – mosquitoes, horseflies, midges (jeeps must have a set of anti-mosquito products). We recommend using aerosol sprays to apply to exposed areas of the body.

Documents.

Passport, driver's license (if available). It is better to pack the documents in a plastic bag or a special sealed case.

Money.

We recommend that you always have a small amount of cash or a plastic card with you, so that you can quickly buy drinks or sweets at village shops along the route of the jeep tour.

Dates and Prices

Individual dates available on request

1 Jun – 31 Aug

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Karelian Ladoga Jeep Tour