Kinfolk in Karelia in summer

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We invite you to get acquainted with the history of Arctic exploration!

The tour provides accommodation in an eco-complex, on the territory of which more than 80 sled dogs of 3 breeds live.

You will ride through the Karelian taiga on a dog sled, walk to one of the most picturesque rapids on the Shuya River and have a candlelit dinner in a cozy fireplace room.

Feel the silence, balance and peace.

Location

Petrozavodsk

from

US$ 376

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Weekdays: 8am - 8pm
Weekends: 8am - 7pm (GMT +3)

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Tour highlights

Arctic Sled dogs

Meet the dog legends of the expeditions and ride a dog sled

The capital of Karelia

Go on an excursion "The Epic of Kalevala", take a walk around Petrozavodsk and the embankment of Lake Onega

A master class by the campfire

Learn how to cook lohikato — Karelian fish soup from red fish on cream

Itinerary

Day 1 - Getting to know Arctic sled dogs
Arrival in Petrozavodsk.
Transfer from Petrozavodsk to the eco-complex (30 km from Petrozavodsk — 45 minutes away).
Getting to know the eco-complex.
Breakfast.
Excursion to the pearl of the eco-complex — nursery.
Getting to know Arctic expedition sled dogs.
Dog sledding 2 km.
Lunch at the Polar Explorer's House.
Rest time, free time to order additional workshops and seasonal activities (sledding/walking with pets, etc.).
Creative evening.
Dinner by the fireplace.

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Day 2 - Dog grooming and trekking along the route with lunch
The polar explorer's breakfast.
Dog grooming and trekking along the route with lunch.
Rest time, free time to order additional workshops and seasonal activities (sledding/walking with pets, etc.).
Movie dinner with mulled wine by the fireplace, dedicated to polar expeditions.
A wood-burning sauna.
Day 3 - Master classes
Breakfast.
A master class on knitting a harness.
Rest time, free time to order additional workshops and seasonal activities (sledding/walking with pets, etc.).
Optional: walk to the threshold of Bolshaya Tolly, the most picturesque threshold in South Shuya.
A master class by the campfire with the preparation of lohikato — Karelian ear of red fish on cream and a samovar on cones with gates.
Free time, board games.
Supper.

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Day 4 - Return to Petrozavodsk. The Kalevala Epic Tour
Breakfast.
Free time before lunch at the eco-complex.
Lunch.
Transfer to the city of Petrozavodsk.
If necessary, we bring guests to the railway station in the luggage room (on the way to the museum).
The excursion "Epic of Kalevala" (Museum of Fine Arts in Petrozavodsk) is the main epic of Karelia, the philosophy of the Karelian people.
Free time before departure, an independent walk around Petrozavodsk, the embankment of Lake Onega, time to visit souvenir shops.

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Difficulty

For any person

Accommodation

Guest House

3 nights

Comfort

Basic+

The tour provides accommodation at camp sites.

The cost of the tour for 1 person:

adult — 33,100 rubles.;
a child from 5 to 12 years old (accompanied by parents) — 21,900 rubles.

Children under the age of 18 are accompanied by their parents.

The house has 6 rooms: double, quadruple, the rest are triple, two bathrooms and a shower cabin.

Usually, guests who do not cook themselves, but prefer to eat from the kitchen, move in here.

The administration of the tourist complex and the cabin company are located here - a cozy fireplace room with a large TV and Wi-Fi.

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Tour conditions

Group

up to 10 tourists

Minimum age

5 years old

Duration

4 days 3 nights

Group meets at

Petrozavodsk

Included in price

all transfers within the program, including from the railway station and airport;
dog sledding accompanied by instructors;
accommodation (3 nights);
creative evening and cinema dinner with mulled wine by the fireplace;
hot meals (4 breakfasts, 4 lunches,3 dinners) + tea parties;
skating insurance;
wood-burning sauna;
the cost of all excursions and entertainment programs within the tour, accompanying guides, master classes.

Paid extra

air and railway tickets to Petrozavodsk and back;
additional workshops and seasonal activities;
personal expenses, souvenirs.

It's important to know

Air and railway tickets are not included in the price of the tour. You can purchase them yourself or contact us for help.

Dates and Prices

Individual dates available on request

21 May – 31 Aug

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11 – 14 Jul 4 days 3 nights

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18 – 21 Jul 4 days 3 nights

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25 – 28 Jul 4 days 3 nights

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1 – 4 Aug 4 days 3 nights

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8 – 11 Aug 4 days 3 nights

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15 – 18 Aug 4 days 3 nights

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22 – 25 Aug 4 days 3 nights

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29 Aug – 1 Sep 4 days 3 nights

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