Legends of Karelia

We invite you to an extraordinary tour to Karelia!

You will visit the Ruskeala Mountain Park and get acquainted with its Marble Canyon, underground labyrinths and caves. 

After a rest in one of the hotels in Sortavala, you will go to one of the most revered holy places in Russia — Valaam Island. 

And also go to the Karelian village of Kindasovo, visit the center of shungite, see the ancient volcano Girvas and the famous Kivach waterfall. 

Location

Petrozavodsk
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$486
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Duration
5 Days
4 Nights
Departures
  • Group departures
    • 21 – 24 December
    • Dates for next season
    • 11 – 14 January, 2025
    • 18 – 21 January, 2025
    • 25 – 28 January, 2025
    • 1 – 4 February, 2025
or
Accommodation
  • Hotel
    4 nights
Comfort
  • Midscale
  • Upscale
  • Premium
Difficulty
Easy
Suitable for everyone
Group
Up to 50 people
Minimum age
1 years old
Group meet at
Petrozavodsk
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Weekdays: 8am - 8pm
Weekends: 8am - 7pm (GMT +3)
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Tour highlights

Medicinal drinks of Karelia
Try the signature Kindasa tea and water at the Marcial Waters resort
Traveling by retro train
Take a unique train from the mountain park to the city of Sortavala
On the meteor to Valaam Island
You will see the central manor of the monastery and one of the monasteries of the archipelago

Itinerary

  • Day 1 - A tour of Petrozavodsk. Kindasovo village

    Upon arrival of train No. 18, meet with the guide at the Petrozavodsk railway station, under the spire from the platform side there is a sign "Legends of Karelia".

    Breakfast in a cafe in the city.

    A bus sightseeing tour of Petrozavodsk and a 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, the Alexander Nevsky Cathedral and walk along the embankment of Lake Onega.

    Departure to the amazing Karelian village of Kindasovo, the first mention of which is recorded in the books of 1496.

    The main local population is a nation with a cute name "Karelian people".

    The village stands on the banks of the beautiful Shuya River.

    After the tour of the village, you will have a master class on playing traditional Karelian shepherd musical instruments (torvi, pili).

    Everyone will be warmed by branded Kindasa tea brewed in the purest spring water with Karelian herbs and Karelian pies.

    Return to Petrozavodsk.

    Accommodation in a hotel, rooms with amenities.

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  • Day 2 - Free day. Additional excursions: Kizhi Island and Shuya rafting
  • Day 3 - Kivach, Shungite Center, Sampo Mountain, Girvas and Marcial Waters
  • Day 4 - Ruskeala Mountain Park. Arrival in Sortavala
  • Day 5 - Valaam Island
Difficulty
Suitable for everyone

Accommodation

Accommodation
  • Hotel
    4 nights
Comfort
  • Midscale
  • Upscale
  • Premium

The tour includes accommodation in a hotel.

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

 Standard room "Petra 3*" (Petrozavodsk) + 
hotel in Sortavala (turklass)
Comfort room "Petra 3*" (Petrozavodsk) + 
hotel in Sortavala (turklass)
Double room with amenities50 20052 000
Single room with amenities68 00071 800
Additional place39 80039 800

The discount for children up to and including 15 years old is 4,100 rubles.

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

Petra Hotel 3* 3 nights

The Petra Hotel is located in the center of Petrozavodsk, in a historic building.

A small number of rooms will allow you to enjoy your stay in a homely and cozy atmosphere. The rooms are equipped with air conditioning, a TV, a refrigerator and a private bathroom. A work area is installed, bottled water is offered, a hairdryer, and Wi-Fi is available on site.

On the ground floor there is a gastrobar "BOTTEGA", which serves dishes from Europe, Italy, Asia and the Middle East. Complex breakfasts can be ordered.

There are various parks and squares, pharmacies and shops nearby. The distance to Besovets airport is 14.4 km, to the railway station — 0.4 km.

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Hotel in Sortavala 1 night

Tour conditions

Group
up to 50 tourists
Minimum age
1 years old
Duration
5 days 4 nights
Group meets at
Petrozavodsk

Included in price

  • accommodation in the selected hotel;
  • sightseeing, transport services;
  • meals specified in the tour program:
    • Day 1: Breakfast;
    • Day 2: Breakfast;
    • Day 3: Breakfast, lunch;
    • Day 4: Breakfast, dinner;
    • Day 5: Breakfast, lunch;
  • entrance tickets to museums.

Paid extra

  • air and railway tickets to Petrozavodsk and back from Sortavala;
  • meals not specified in the tour program;
  • "ecotrope" at Ruskeala waterfalls;
  • visit to the specially protected natural area "Valaam Archipelago" — 100 rubles/person.:
    • it is paid for independently on the website of the Directorate of Specially Protected Natural Territories of Regional Significance of the Republic of Karelia;
    • we recommend making payment on the day of visiting Valaam Island (not earlier than one day before departure), as flight cancellations are possible due to weather conditions, technical malfunction of ships;
  • excursion to Kizhi Island (reservation in advance, payment on site):
    • adult — 4,400 rubles/person.;
    • pensioner, student — 4,000 rubles/person.;
    • a child under 16 years of age — 3,800 rubles/person.;
  • rafting on the Shuya River:
    • adult — 2,700 rubles/person.;
    • a child under 12 years old — 2,500 rubles/person.

It's important to know

Personal equipment you need for the tour
  1. An identity document in an airtight package (for children – a birth certificate).
  2. A compulsory medical insurance policy.
  3. Comfortable shoes – sneakers or sneakers.
  4. Waterproof, windproof jacket.
  5. Raincoat.
  6. A warm sweater or a warm tracksuit (sweatshirt, pants).
  7. Sports trousers.
  8. A light headdress.
  9. A bathing suit.
  10. Sunglasses.
  11. Personal hygiene items: soap, towel, toothbrush and toothpaste.
  12. Repellents and remedies for mosquito and tick bites.
  13. Personal first aid kit.
  14. Photo and video equipment + sealed packaging for them in case of rain.
  15. A small backpack (20-30 l).
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Dates and Prices

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    21 – 24 Dec 4 days 3 nights
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    11 – 14 Jan, 2025 4 days 3 nights
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    18 – 21 Jan, 2025 4 days 3 nights
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    25 – 28 Jan, 2025 4 days 3 nights
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    1 – 4 Feb, 2025 4 days 3 nights
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Reviews

  • K
    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