Karelian patterns

Breakfast at the cafe on the territory of the recreation center.

A rest day at the base or an excursion for an additional fee.

Valaam + Ruskeala tour (booking in advance, payment on the spot).

~05:00 Early check-out.

Breakfast – lunch box.

Transfer to the meeting place of the group.

Transfer to the Northern Ladoga region (260 km). On the way, visit the memorial "Poklonny Krest", erected in memory of the Winter War.

Upon arrival at the Ruskeala Mountain Park, take a land tour. You will see a unique creation — a huge bowl carved by human hands in an array of marble formations. Take a walk along the extraordinary lake, which is framed by gentle and steep cliffs of light gray marble, reaching a height of 25 m above the water mirror.

After the tour ends, visit the Tokhminsky waterfalls (Akhinkoski waterfalls), where the film "And the dawns here are quiet" was shot.

An "eco-trail" has been developed at the waterfalls along suspension bridges — passage along it is not included in the price of the tour and is paid additionally, if desired, directly on the territory of the waterfalls (if technically possible).

Transfer to the port of Sortavala.

Departure along Lake Ladoga to Valaam Island (50 min. on the way on the Meteor).

Valaam has a full lunch program (lenten), 5-hour stay on the island, walking programs:

1. Guided tour of the Central manor of the monastery.
2. Excursion to one of the hermitages of the Valaam archipelago (according to the technical possibility of the monastery): excursion to Nikolsky hermitage — one of the most beautiful monasteries of Valaam or "New Jerusalem". The Resurrection Skete, the Gethsemane skete, climb Mount Olivet.

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, and prominent church figures loved to visit Valaam. Valaam will not leave you indifferent!

Return to Sortavala.

Transfer to Petrozavodsk, transfer to the Verkhovye recreation center.

~00:00 Late arrival.

Dinner at a cafe on the territory of the recreation center (in case of late arrival from the tour — dinner in the rooms).

Breakfast at the cafe on the territory of the recreation center.

Transfer to Petrozavodsk (group transfer according to a fixed schedule: to Petrozavodsk at 11:00, back at 18:00).

A day to explore the city on your own: buying souvenirs, visiting museums, restaurants in the city.

Breakfast at the cafe on the territory of the recreation center.

Transfer to the pier in Petrozavodsk.

A trip by "Comet" to Kizhi Island (1 hour 30 min. one-way crossing of Lake Onega. On the island — 4 hours).

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 cemetery.

During the island tour, 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 Petrozavodsk.

Transfer to Verkhovye.

Dinner at a cafe on the territory of the recreation center.

Breakfast at the cafe on the territory of the recreation center.

Departure for the country excursion program "Living traditions of Karelia" (duration about 3 hours).

Transfer to the unique location "The Courtyard of Hull" (30 km).

The "Halla Courtyard" is an atmospheric space on the shores of Lake Urozero, where tradition and modernity meet. An authentic Karelian hut from the 19th century and a stylish designer barn inspired by the culture of the region are side by side here.

The "Halla Courtyard" is a place where legends, crafts and northern hospitality come to life, and every guest becomes a part of Karelian history.

What awaits you in the program:

1. Meeting with the keepers of Karelian traditions.
2. Immerse yourself in the history of Karelia through legends, culture and personal stories.
3. A master class on creating an amulet (each guest takes a souvenir with them).
4. Folk dances and photos in traditional costumes.
5. Tea party with fragrant herbs and house gates.
6. Visit to the souvenir shop and Post Office of the Hull Courtyard.

Transfer to Verkhovye.

Dinner at a cafe on the territory of the recreation center.

Breakfast at the cafe on the territory of the recreation center.

Rafting on the Shuya River + lunch-picnic (program duration 5-6 hours).

Transfer to the meeting place of the group.

Transfer to the beginning of the rafting trip – Yumanishki threshold (40 km from Petrozavodsk).

Division into crews, equipment, safety instructions.

We're going sailing.

Shuya is waiting for our adventures: M. Yumanishki – por. The curve is a pore. Big Tolly (2-3 square meters), 3 km.

Riding on the threshold of a Big Crowd.

Continuation of the rafting.

A picnic is a field lunch in nature.

Transfer to the Upper Reaches.

Dinner at a cafe on the territory of the recreation center.

Breakfast at the cafe on the territory of the recreation center.

Relaxing by the pool.

Tasting of Karelian drinks and ice cream with Karelian berries (in gazebos).

Culinary master class on cooking national dishes with tasting.

Lunch.

Dinner at a cafe on the territory of the recreation center.

Breakfast at the cafe on the territory of the recreation center.

Room release, check-out with your belongings.

Departure for a country tour "Sampo Mountain — Marcial Waters — Girvas Park — Kivach Waterfall" (the duration of the tour is about 8 hours).

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.

Transfer to the first Russian resort "Marcial Waters".

The main object of the exhibition is the Church of St. Peter the Apostle, 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 I.

Visit to the park of the ancient volcano Girvas. Fortunately, the volcano is no longer active, but we can see frozen lava, volcanic rocks and amazing landscapes.

Lunch at a cafe on the way, for an additional fee.

Departure 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.

Return to Petrozavodsk.

Transfer to the railway station.

The end of the program is approximately at 19:00.