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Embark on an eventful journey through Karelia! You will have 8 days of exciting adventures: a walk through the streets of Petrozavodsk, a trip on the “comet” to Kizhi Island, an unforgettable rafting and a culinary master class.

Get to know the sights of Karelia, enjoy the beauty of nature and plunge into the atmosphere of solitude and tranquility.

Location

Republic of Karelia, Petrozavodsk

Sightseeing tours

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Tour highlights

On the "comet" to Kizhi Island

We will visit the pearl of Zaonezhye, see the main attraction of the island – the museum of wooden architecture, in the center of which is the ensemble of the Kizhi pogost

Cooking class

Let's go to a culinary master class on cooking national dishes with tasting

Rafting

Rafting (inflatable rafts) on the beautiful Shuya River awaits us

The opportunity to see more

We will choose additional excursions for every taste, which will diversify your vacation

Itinerary

Day 1 - Arrival. Sightseeing tour of Petrozavodsk
Upon arrival of train No. 18, a meeting with the guide at the railway station under the spire from the platform at 08:00.
Breakfast in a cafe in the city.
Bus sightseeing tour of Petrozavodsk + Walking tour of the unique open-air Museum of Modern Art (sculpture exhibition on the embankment of Lake Onega) - During the tour you will get acquainted with the history of the city, as well as its modern appearance.
You will explore the historical squares, visit the Governor's Park and walk along the embankment of Lake Onega.
Visit to the Shungite Center.
You will get acquainted with the mysterious mineral, here you will learn about the properties of shungite and its application, visit the shungite relaxation room, rest in which will give you an incredible charge of living energy. After that, we will treat you to Karelian ivan tea.
Transfer to the countryside, to the recreation center "Verkhovye".
Acquaintance with the base, accommodation in rooms after 15:00.
Welcome dinner.
Rest.

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Day 2 - Free day. For an additional fee, the Valaam+Ruskeala tour
Breakfast in the cafe.
A free day of rest.
For an additional fee, an excursion "Valaam + Ruskeala". (Reservation is required in advance, when buying a tour)
Special price 9600 rubles/adult, 6600 rubles/child up to 12 years old.
Duration of the tour: 18-20 hours.
Get up early to see everything.
Please take the lunch box breakfast on the way at the reception desk of your hotel.
For those who are not traveling, breakfast at the hotel.
Moving to the Severnoye region Ladoga region - G. Sortavala (250 km). On the way, visit the memorial "Poklonny Krest", established in memory of the Winter War.
Excursion to the Ruskeala Mountain Park - the famous marble canyon. The sheer marble walls of the canyon make a strong impression on visitors.
A visit to the Tokhmin waterfalls (Akhinkoski waterfalls), where the footage of the film "And the Dawns are quiet here" was shot. Transfer to the port of Sortavala.
Departure along Lake Ladoga to Valaam Island. (45 min. on the way on the meteor). Stay on the island for 5 hours, walking programs.
A tour of the Central estate of the monastery and an excursion to one of the monasteries of the Valaam archipelago (according to the technical capabilities of the monastery).
Lunch in the monastery refectory (fast).
Valaam is the Northern Athos, the holy monastery, the magical land. At one time, N. Roerich, I. Shishkin, A. Kuindzhi, F. Tyutchev, representatives of the Romanov dynasty, prominent church figures liked to visit Valaam. Valaam will not leave you indifferent!
Return to Sortavala. Late arrival in the Upper Reaches.
Dinner (in case of late arrival from the tour - dinner in the rooms).

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Day 3 - Walk to the Karelian lake Ukshozero / hike to Mount Lysaya. Cooking class
Breakfast in the cafe.
Walk to the Karelian lake Ukshozero / hike to Mount Lysaya accompanied by a guide.
Culinary master class on Karelian baking. Tasting of freshly prepared pastries with tea on Karelian herbs.
Rest.
Dinner at the cafe on the base.
Day 4 - A day for self-study of the city of Petrozavodsk
Breakfast in the cafe.
Transfer to Petrozavodsk (group to Petrozavodsk at 11:00, back at 18:00).
A day for self-study of the city: buying souvenirs, visiting the museum, restaurants of the city.

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Day 5 - Kizhi Island
Breakfast in the hotel cafe.
Transfer to the pier in Petrozavodsk.
The trip on the "comet" to Kizhi Island is 1 hour and 20 minutes. along Lake Onega. There are 4 hours on the island.
Kizhi Island is the pearl of Zaonezhye, located among the Kizhi skerries. The main attraction of the island is the museum of wooden architecture, in the center of which is the ensemble of the Kizhi churchyard.
During the tour of the island, you will visit a traditional peasant's house, learn a lot about Karelian crafts and traditions, listen to the bells and see one of the main Orthodox shrines of the Russian North – the Church of the Resurrection of Lazarus.
Return to the Upper Reaches.
Supper.

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Day 6 - Rafting
Breakfast in the cafe.
Transfer to the beginning of the rafting site.
Rafting (inflatable rafts) on the beautiful Shuya River - a distance of 8 km, 4 rapids, 1 difficulty category. Safety is guaranteed by experienced instructors.
There are no age restrictions.
Picnic in nature - lunch.
Return to Petrozavodsk.
Supper.

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Day 7 - Relaxing by the pool. Cooking class
Breakfast in the cafe.
Relaxing by the pool (in gazebos) with tasting of Karelian drinks and ice cream with Karelian berries.
Culinary master class on cooking national dishes with tasting - lunch.
Supper.
Day 8 - Mount Sampo. Marcial Waters. Girvas volcano. Kivach Nature Reserve. Completion of the tour
Breakfast in the cafe.
Room release, check-out with things.
Departure for a country trip.
Visit to the Sampo mountain. Mount Sampo in Karelia is considered a place of power and impresses with its beauty.
Sampo Mountain is small in height, it is not difficult to climb, and the view from the top is amazing.
Excursion to the first Russian resort "Marcial Waters".
The main object of the exhibition is the Church of the Apostle Peter, an architectural monument of the Peter the Great era. The building was built in 1721 by order of Peter the Great, perhaps even according to his design and drawings. This church is the only architectural monument preserved from the buildings of the resort of Peter the Great and associated with the stay of the tsar in the region. A unique opportunity to taste the healing water from 3 springs known since the time of Peter the Great.
Visit the ancient Girvas volcano.
Fortunately, the volcano is no longer active, but we can see frozen lava, volcanic rocks and amazing landscapes.
Lunch is on the way.
Departure for a Country Trip to the 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 and the arboretum of the famous Karelian birch and the Museum of nature.
Transfer to the railway station at approximately 18:00

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Difficulty

Suitable for everyone

Accommodation

Hotel

7 nights

Comfort

Upscale

The tour provides accommodation in hotels in Petrozavodsk and the city of Sortavala.

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

Double Room (main location)	Single Room (main location)	An adult for an additional one. location (euro clamshell)
64,600 rubles	71,800 rubles	63,000 rubles

Discount for a child under 16 years of age - 2000 rubles.

Check—out time at the hotel is check-in after 15:00, room check-out before 12:00.

The Verkhovye Country Hotel is located in the village of the same name, near the village of Shuya, in Karelia. It is located in a quiet, secluded, picturesque place of the republic, not far from the capital of Karelia, Petrozavodsk, on the shore of Lake Onega. The hotel has a private area with a huge number of century-old pines, firs and other trees. It has everything you need for a comfortable stay, sleep and rest for visitors.

There is a cozy catering establishment (mini-cafe), a wood-burning wooden sauna, and a private swimming pool at guests' disposal. For younger guests, there is a nursery where tame squirrels live, which you can always feed with nuts. Bike rental is available for those who like sports and outdoor activities.

To accommodate visitors, cozy, comfortable cottages are provided, designed for companies from two to four people maximum.

A cafe is open daily on the territory of the country hotel, where guests can taste dishes of Russian and national cuisine of the Republic of Karelia. Only breakfast is included in the room rate.

A parking place for personal vehicles is provided for visiting visitors.

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Tour conditions

Group

up to 50 tourists

Minimum age

3 years old

Duration

8 days 7 nights

Group meets at

Republic of Karelia, Petrozavodsk

Included in price

accommodation in the selected room category;
meals according to the program (8 breakfasts, 2 tea parties, 3 lunches, 6 dinners);
transportation and sightseeing services;
entrance tickets;
the work of a guide.

Paid extra

air and railway tickets to Petrozavodsk and back;
meals not specified in the tour program;
personal expenses;
excursions are optional (to be booked when making a tour).

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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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