Karelian mosaic: off-road ATV ride to an ancient village

A journey for true connoisseurs of adventure — immerse yourself in the exciting world of the northern expanses!

On ATVs you will drive through dense forests, overcoming the Karelian off-road and fords through picturesque rivers. 

After an exciting day in nature, you will meet with history in an ancient Karelian village, forgotten by time. Here you will plunge into the atmosphere of the past, where each house tells its own story. Who knows what mysterious corners you will discover to explore.

Location

Republic of Karelia, Petrozavodsk
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$385
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Duration
2 Days
1 Night
Departures
  • Group departures
    • Dates for next season
    • 9 – 10 May, 2025
    • 12 – 13 May, 2025
    • 20 – 21 May, 2025
    • 24 – 25 May, 2025
or
Accommodation
  • Guest House
    1 night
Comfort
  • Basic+
Difficulty
Moderate
Involves moderate physical activity
Group
Up to 16 people
Minimum age
12 years old
Group meet at
Republic of Karelia, Petrozavodsk
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Weekends: 8am - 7pm (GMT +3)
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Tour highlights

Fascinating routes
You will overcome descents and ascents, fords through rivers, ruts and off-road
Ethnic immersion
You will learn the history of an ancient village located on a tiny island
Country holidays
Stay in a comfortable recreation center in a quiet corner of Karelia and forget about the hustle and bustle of the city

Itinerary

  • Day 1 - Arrival in Petrozavodsk. Transfer to the recreation center. A radial ATV route. Bathhouse

    We meet at the Petrozavodsk railway station upon arrival of train No. 018A "Karelia", get acquainted with the guide and immediately take buses to the starting point of the route — the base "Marcial Keys" in the village of Utuki. (~60 km).

    Already on the spot, we settle into rooms and go to breakfast.

    Having gained strength, we select equipment and equipment, listen to the mandatory instruction on ATV management and driving safety and go on an adventure. 

    The convoy is accompanied by an instructor on a separate ATV.

    We go on ATVs on a radial route through the Karelian forest

    The route runs along forest roads along the Karelian lakes. 

    On the way, we overcome descents and ascents, fords through rivers, logging tracks and off-road terrain. 

    In good weather, there is an opportunity to swim in the lakes.

    There is a lunch snack on the way.

    At the end of the program, we return to the Marcial Keys base. 

    In the evening, we will have a Russian sauna and a delicious late dinner at the base.  

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  • Day 2 - The ATV route to the ancient village. Return to Petrozavodsk
Difficulty
Involves moderate physical activity

Accommodation

Accommodation
  • Guest House
    1 night
Comfort
  • Basic+

The tour provides accommodation at the Marcial Keys base (1 night).

The cost of the tour:

  • when boarding 2 people on an ATV — 39,400 rubles / person.;
  • when boarding 1 person on an ATV — 51,700 rubles / person.
Recreation center "Marcial Keys" 1 night

The base is located in a quiet corner of Karelia near clean, blue lakes — Upper and Lower Lampi, surrounded by picturesque Karelian nature, in an atmosphere of real peace (~ 57 km from Petrozavodsk).

Two comfortable cottages with rooms designed for large and small companies are offered to accommodate guests.

Each room is equipped with a bathroom with a shower cabin, as well as a kitchen with a set of dishes, sink, refrigerator, microwave, TV. The rooms overlook a picturesque forest lake.

The territory is equipped with gazebos with barbecue grills for self-cooking. There is a sauna not far from the shore.

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Tour conditions

Group
up to 16 tourists
Minimum age
12 years old
Duration
2 days 1 night
Group meets at
Republic of Karelia, Petrozavodsk

Included in price

  • rent of ATVs CFmoto CF500-A, fuel;
  • equipment (water-repellent trousers and jacket, boots, helmet, balaclava, gloves);
  • the work of an instructor;
  • meals specified in the program;
  • accommodation at the Marcial Keys base (1 night);
  • bathhouse;
  • transfers according to the program.

Paid extra

  • air and railway tickets to Petrozavodsk and back;
  • insurance of medical and other unforeseen expenses — from 100 rubles/person/day.

It's important to know

Personal equipment you need for the tour

Recommendations for a set of things to participate in an active tour:

  1. A backpack or a soft bag is preferable to a suitcase.
  2. The form of clothing
    • Comfortable sportswear (trousers and sweatshirt/T-shirt, jacket). It's uncomfortable in jeans.
    • Socks should be on your feet (not thin cotton, tighter). 
    • It is desirable that the clothes be quick-drying. 
    • On the head: a cap or bandana.
  3. For a trip to the sauna:
    • Individual towel.
    • Swimsuit (boys/girls go to the sauna together).
    • Slates/sandals for sports.
  4. Shoes — comfortable shoes without heels, preferably 2 pairs — for staying at the recreation center and the second pair is "urban".
  5. Personal items:
    • Repellents (mosquitoes, midges).
    • Sunglasses and sunscreen and after sunburn, if it is sunny according to the forecast.
    • Personal hygiene products.
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    28 – 29 May, 2025 2 days 1 night
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