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We are going on an unforgettable kayaking adventure in Karelia!

The hike takes place among the skerries, small rocky islets that shield us from the winds of open Ladoga. The harmonious northern landscapes will set you in a spiritual mood, and the sound of water under the oars will calm even the most frayed nerves.

Uninhabited islands, swimming in Lake Ladoga and conversations with warming mulled wine under the dome of the starry sky are waiting for us.

Location

St. Petersburg, line 2, metro Parnas

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Tour highlights

Exploring the secrets of the Ladoga skerries

Take a walk along the rocky shores shrouded in northern legends

Life is a joy: spend the weekend with benefits

Pleasant physical activity, new skills and fresh air are the key to a great holiday!

Experience the special taste of camping food

Outdoor food is always tastier, especially with our menu!

Be filled with the energy of the northern nature

Take a swim in Ladoga and enjoy the unique beauty of Karelia

Discover uninhabited islands

You will visit the pristine islands, accessible only from the water

Overnight in a tent on the lake shore

No social networks or extraneous sounds, just the chirping of crickets, reflections of water and the starry sky

Itinerary

Day 1 - Transfer to the village of Vyatikkya, installation of a tent camp
We will meet at the Parnas metro station at 18:40 (for the May and June holidays, we will meet in the morning at 09:00) and go on an adventure!
After three or four hours of driving through the endless Karelian forests and picturesque landscapes, we will find ourselves on the shore of the largest freshwater pearl in Europe — Lake Ladoga, near the village of Vyatikkya.
Here, at sunset, we will set up camp in an equipped campsite near the water, cook dinner and get to know the team.
A night in tents under the stars, fresh air and lack of communication will ensure a sound, deep sleep, after which we will wake up refreshed, inspired and ready to hit the road!

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Day 2 - Instruction, kayaking to Lauvatsari Island, Koyonsaari and skerries
We wake up full of energy and ready for feats.
Today we have to go kayaking from 10 to 20 km (the distance depends on the weather and the pace of the group).
But first, breakfast, exercise, and packing.
Before going out, we listen to the safety rules, practice holding the oar correctly and rowing in approximately the same direction.
Let's go! Today our task is to sail to Lauvatsari Island, where we will spend the night. If we have time, energy and motivation left, after lunch we go kayaking to explore two more islands.
We return, cook dinner, eat, look at the stars, drink mulled wine from camping mugs, share our impressions, talk about the innermost things.
Day 3 - Swimming in Lake Ladoga, recreation according to tourists' preferences: rafting, playing volleyball, meditation. End of the program
A late, leisurely climb.
We listen to new sensations in the muscles of the arms and back.
We disperse lactic acid by charging and cheer up with an invigorating swim in Ladoga and a delicious breakfast.
Today, you can continue swimming to the neighboring skerries, or you can lie on the shore, play volleyball or meditate on the infinitely beautiful nature.
After lunch, we are going on the way back, we go almost light to Vyatik.
Transfer and return home.

Difficulty

Involves moderate physical activity

Tour organizer's comments

According to our criteria, this route is assigned a difficulty of 1/5, since there will be no crossings with a backpack, all movements are by kayak, or on the islands light. But this does not mean that it will be possible to relax. The difficulty can be greatly affected by weather conditions and your initial training. You will succeed if you prepare yourself taking into account our recommendations!

Accommodation

Tent

2 nights

Comfort

Basic

The tour includes accommodation in tents.

A discount is provided for children from 5 to 14 years old. The discounted price is 13,900 rubles/person.

A place in three- or four-person tents.

Accommodation is supposed to be shared with other members of the group.

If you wish, you can rent a double tent from us for individual accommodation or take your own.

Settlement is usually organized based on family or gender: we try to settle girls with girls, men with men. However, it depends on the specific composition of the group.

Tour conditions

Group

up to 23 tourists

Minimum age

5 years old

Duration

3 days 2 nights

Group meets at

St. Petersburg, line 2, metro Parnas

Included in price

transfer from St. Petersburg from Parnas metro station to the beginning of the route and back;
delicious three meals a day;
hot mulled wine for evening gatherings;
rental of all necessary group equipment (tents, campfire equipment, gas, burners);
rental of three-person kayaks with life jackets, paddles, skirts, aprons;
Rowing technique training from scratch (no prior experience required);
a hermetic bag of 80 liters for items for each participant;
group first aid kit;
registration of the group in the Ministry of Emergency Situations;
permission to visit the Ladoga Skerries National Park;
the services of experienced instructors.

Paid extra

tickets to St. Petersburg and back;
insurance;
personal items on the list.

It's important to know

Equipment

foam (travel mat, polyurethane foam mat, karemat);
spring-autumn sleeping bag (comfort temperature -5 ° C);
tourist seat (hoba);
backpack/sports bag/suitcase.

Clothes

sleep clothes;
swimming costume (swimsuit, swimming trunks);
undercarriage trousers (leggings, leggings, thermal underwear);
warm pants for the evening (fleece or polartek);
shorts;
socks or thermal socks;
wool socks;
T-shirt;
long sleeve shirt;
warm fleece jacket with a neck (thick wool sweater);
windproof and waterproof jacket (windbreaker/membrane/ski jacket);
gloves;
the cap is light;
rain cape with hood;
flip-flops/crocs/sandals.

Personal items

plastic or other waterproof bags;
passport;
set of dishes (KLMN);
plastic bottle;
toilet paper;
individual first aid kit;
sunscreen and lipstick;
personal hygiene items;
a light towel;
sunglasses;
mosquito repellent;
a remedy for ticks.

We recommend adding

a cape on a backpack;
gloves;
thermos flask (1l.);
rubber boots;
hermetic bag;
tent;
the down jacket is thin.

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Reviews

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Anastasia

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29 Mar, 2025

The tour was excellently organized. We were well-fed with delicious meals, taken everywhere, treated to tea, and genuinely cared for.

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Ladoga skerries. Kayaking trip