Karelian weekend. New Year's Journey

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You will visit the magical estate of Grandfather Hull, take part in fun workshops and enjoy fragrant Karelian tea with treats. Dog sledding, meeting with fluffy huskies and a walk to the majestic Kivach waterfall will give you vivid emotions!

This trip is filled with warmth, the beauty of the northern nature and Karelian hospitality – ideal for a winter holiday!

Location

Petrozavodsk

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Tour highlights

Shungite relaxation

Discover the mysteries of shungite, try its power in the relaxation room and enjoy a soulful Karelian tea party

The nodding is majestic

Admire the power and beauty of the famous waterfall surrounded by the protected nature of Karelia

Winter Race

Race through the snowy expanses on a dog sled and enjoy the moments with friendly huskies

Itinerary

Day 1 - Petrozavodsk city tour, Grandfather Hall's workshop, Shungite Center
07:50 Meeting of train No. 018.
If you arrive earlier: waiting for the arrival of the main group.
If you arrive later: transfer for an additional fee without recalculation of the program.
Breakfast in a cafe in the city.
Sightseeing tour of New Year's Petrozavodsk.
You will get acquainted with the capital of Karelia. You will find out why Petrozavodsk was famous throughout the Russian Empire during the time of Catherine II, take a walk through the cozy center and see how successfully history and modernity combine in the appearance of the city.
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.
Departure to the country interactive program: Welcome to the secret workshop of Grandfather Hull!
Here, in the heart of Karelia, in a remote forest, is the Karelian estate Grandfather Hull is the most hardworking of the Frost brothers. The landlady Inkeri and his helpers, the housekeepers, live with him. The most favorite activity of housewives is telling children fairy tales around the campfire and treating them to delicious marshmallows.
But getting into the estate is not easy. It is necessary to pass the tests: to master the skill of skiing – shukshah and sleigh – smoking. Did you manage? And now to the workshops!
For the youngest guests, the "School of Housewives" is open, where children will be taught magic tricks and test their skills in making New Year's toys.
And at that time, adults will learn the Karelian dance and make a talisman with their own hands, which they will take with them as a souvenir.
Well, where is Hull's Grandfather? He watched your efforts and is now waiting for everyone in his office. Remember – the most important and cherished desires can be whispered in his ear! Well, at the end of a wonderful day, you will be treated to a traditional tea party!
Return to the city of Petrozavodsk. Accommodation at the Peter INN 4* hotel
Free time. Rest.

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Day 2 - Sled dog kennel, Kivach Waterfall
Buffet breakfast in the hotel restaurant. Room release.
Departure for a country excursion: to the sled dog kennel and the Kivach Nature Reserve.
In the kennel of sled dogs, the program "Breath of the North" awaits you: a tour of the kennel, feeding deer, dog sledding 2.5 km.
At the end of the program, we warm up with tea in the gazebo "grilled cat" by a live fire.
The duration of the program is ~ 2 hours.
Transfer to the Kivach Nature Reserve, to the famous Kivach waterfall.
Translated from Karelian, "kivach" means "snowy mountain", translated from Finnish — "powerful". In any case, this "powerful snow mountain" will not leave anyone indifferent.
At all times, poets have composed poems about the waterfall, artists come here for open-air performances, and how many photographers are attracted by the unique views of Kivach! It is not for nothing that he is the hallmark of Karelia.
Return to the city. Transfer to the railway station.
Returning home with pleasant memories of wonderful days in Karelia and a suitcase full of souvenirs from Karelian craftsmen.

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Difficulty

Suitable for everyone

Accommodation

Hotel

1 night

Comfort

Premium

The tour includes accommodation in a hotel.

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

Hotel	Hotel "Piter Inn" 4*
2-bed with amenities	24 900
1-bed with amenities	28 000
Additional place	22 500

Discount for children under 12 years old — 3200 rubles.

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

The Piter Inn is located in the center of Petrozavodsk, just a 2-minute walk from the central train station.

It offers a 24-hour gym, free Wi-Fi and a 24-hour front desk.

Each room has a telephone, air conditioning, a TV with digital channels and a safe. The private bathroom is equipped with a hairdryer.

The Paulaner Restaurant with its own brewery serves Bavarian, local and international cuisine. The cafe serves European cuisine, desserts and coffee. The hotel has conference facilities.

Guests can make use of the laundry service.

The nearest airport is Petrozavodsk International Airport, 17 km from Piter Inn.

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Tour conditions

Group

From 2 to 50 tourists

Minimum age

1 years old

Duration

2 days 1 night

Group meets at

Petrozavodsk

Included in price

accommodation in the selected hotel;
sightseeing, transport services;
meals specified in the tour program:
- Day 1: breakfast, tea;
- Day 2: Breakfast;
entrance tickets to the excursion facilities according to the program.

Paid extra

air and railway tickets to Petrozavodsk and back;
meals not specified in the tour program.

It's important to know

An identity document (for children — a birth certificate).
A compulsory medical insurance policy.
Comfortable shoes — sneakers or sneakers.
A warm jacket.
A warm sweater or a warm tracksuit (sweatshirt, pants).
Personal hygiene items: soap, towel, toothbrush and toothpaste.
Personal first aid kit.
Photo and video equipment.
A small backpack (20-30 l).

Dates and Prices

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1 – 2 Jan, 2026 2 days 1 night

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26 Jul, 2024

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.