Legends of the North. Karelia and Solovki Tour

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We invite you to take part in an exciting trip to Karelia and the Solovetsky Islands.

Stunning natural locations await you: the White Mountain Marble Park, the majestic Solovetsky Monastery, the Kivach Nature Reserve, the mysterious White Sea petroglyphs and the Kuzova archipelago.

Discover the greatness of the northern legends!

If there is a group of 10 people or more, the tour can be arranged on any convenient dates upon request.

Location

Republic of Karelia, Petrozavodsk

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

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Tour highlights

Mysterious White Sea petroglyphs

You will see images carved by an ancient man on granite rocks.

The Mighty Nodding

Take a walk through the territory of the oldest nature reserve, see the famous Karelian birch and take beautiful photos of the waterfall.

Exploring Bolshoy Solovetsky Island

Visit the existing temples, monuments included in the UNESCO World Heritage List, and the monastery's economic facilities

Itinerary

Day 1 - Arrival in Petrozavodsk. Transfer to Belomorsk. Kivach Nature Reserve. The White Mountain. Museum of the Karelian Front
07:50 – 08:00 Arrival in Petrozavodsk, gathering of the group at the main entrance to the railway station, a landmark guide with a sign.
Breakfast in a cafe in the city.
09:00 – 10:00 After breakfast, you will have an exciting and therefore not tedious drive north to the city of Belomorsk (390 km).
10:00 – 11:00 The first stop is the Kivach Nature Reserve.
During this tour, you will walk through the territory of the oldest nature reserve, see the famous Karelian birch and take beautiful photos of the waterfall. It will amaze you with its beauty, power, age-old movement of water and restraint of the northern nature.
12:30 – 13:30 Transfer and excursion to the unique natural site – White Mountain. This is a quiet, incredibly picturesque and peaceful place where you will relax your soul and learn about the history of marble mining in Karelia, which dates back to the XVIII century. Marble was mined here in 7 types of pink-red shades!
You will be transported to the ancient ruins by self-propelled ferry across Lake Gizhozero.
A walk through historical sites among marble boulders and high steep cliffs. And from the top of the park there is a magnificent panorama of the lake and the beautiful village of Belaya Gora.
14:00 – 15:00 Lunch at a restaurant on the banks of the Tivdika River.
15:00 – 19:00 We are going further north, the city of Belomorsk is waiting for you.
19:00 – 20:00 We are convinced that there are museums for which you can travel hundreds of kilometers. And the Karelian Front Museum is one of them. It is located in the former school building, which became the headquarters of the Karelian Front during the war. And this is the only museum in our country that tells about a specific front.
The unique exposition with a large number of authentic rare exhibits and the fascinating story of the guide will consistently immerse you in history. And the emotions from the Alley of Heroes, which is located in the last hall, will be difficult to describe in words.
20:00 Check-in at the hotel in standard rooms.

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Day 2 - The White Sea petroglyphs. The archipelago of the Body. Transfer by boat to Solovki
07:00 – 08:00 Breakfast.
Room release.
10:00 – 12:00 Excursion to the White Sea petroglyphs.
Petroglyphs are images carved by an ancient man on granite rocks. These drawings are at least 7 thousand years old, and you have the opportunity to make an exciting trip to visit a primitive hunter.
Most of the drawings here are related to the hunting of moose, seals and birds. But you can also find images of boats, people in different "life situations", moose — small and large giants up to 3.5 meters in length. These images are not only a true masterpiece of world art, but also the true story of our ancestors.
In 2021, the White Sea petroglyphs were included in the UNESCO World Heritage List.
12:00 – 13:00 Lunch in a cafe.
13:30 – 17:30 From the passenger port on the White Sea, you will depart for the Kuzova Archipelago.
The journey will begin with boarding a powerful sea launch, which will take you to one of the islands of the archipelago in just 30 minutes.
We board the German Truck and, accompanied by an experienced and incredibly interesting guide, make a gradual ascent to the top — 140 meters. The dizzying beauty of the unique northern nature, the scattering of islands on the surface of the endless sea leave an indelible mark on the soul of everyone who has climbed to the top of the German Body.
You will find out where the sites of the ancient Sami were, you will see real caves and labyrinths. And if the weather is clear, you can even see the Solovetsky Islands on the horizon.
17:30 – 18:30 Transfer by boat to Solovki.
18:30 – 19:00 Transfer and accommodation at the hotel in rooms of the "standard" or "standard attic" category.

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Day 3 - Solovetsky Archipelago
08:00 – 09:00 Breakfast at the hotel.
10:00 – 13:00 You will start exploring Bolshoy Solovetsky Island with a sightseeing tour of the Solovetsky Kremlin.
The tour will immerse you in the multifaceted history of the Solovetsky Kremlin, which was built primarily as a defensive fortress – you will see powerful stone walls and towers of the 16th century.
Through the "Holy Gate" you will enter the territory of the monastery, get acquainted with its architectural ensemble, which has a history of more than 500 years.
You will learn how in 1920 the Soviet government liquidated the monastery and transformed the local walls into the first ELEPHANT in the Soviet Union (Solovetsky special purpose camp), and later into STON (Solovetsky special purpose prison). A special place in the history of the monastery is occupied by the Training Detachment of the Northern Fleet and the Solovetsky Jung School.
You will visit active temples, monuments included in the UNESCO World Heritage List, and the monastery's economic facilities.
13:00 – 14:00 Lunch in a cafe.
After lunch, free time to visit the souvenir pavilions and the company store of the Arkhangelsk algae plant, where you can buy products from White Sea algae, or for a walk to the Cape of Labyrinths.
15:00 Transfer from the hotel with your belongings to the pier.
16:00 Departure by boat to the village of Rabochiostrovsk.
18:00 Transfer to Kem railway station.
The end of the program.
Please let us know in advance which train you are taking back. Depending on the time of the train, you can book an additional night at the Berth tourist complex (2,800 rubles/person per place in a standard double room).
Please note! It is possible to extend the tour to Solovki. For more information, see the "Important to know" section.

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Difficulty

Suitable for everyone

Tour organizer's comments

The tour includes long-distance bus crossings, trips by water transport to the islands and long walks.

Accommodation

Hotel

2 nights

Comfort

Midscale
Upscale

The tour provides accommodation in hotels along the route.

The cost of the tour for 1 person:

when staying in a double room – 51,200 rubles/person.;
when staying in a single room – 62,300 rubles/person.;
when placed in an additional place – 40,500 rubles / person.

Discount for children under 10 years of age – 3,000 rubles. Children receive a discount if they have a copy of their birth certificate.

The Gandvik Hotel is located in Belomorsk, within walking distance of a beautiful river. For the convenience of guests, Wi-Fi and a 24-hour front desk are available on site. The main infrastructure facilities are within walking distance.

The rooms are of various categories. Each one has the necessary high-quality furniture and modern appliances.

There is a bar serving a variety of snacks and drinks. There is also a cafe nearby where you can have lunch or dinner.

The nearest train station is about 2 km away.

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Tour conditions

Group

From 6 to 15 tourists

Minimum age

8 years old

Duration

3 days 2 nights

Group meets at

Republic of Karelia, Petrozavodsk

Included in price

accommodation at the Gandvik Hotel (1 night), at the Solovetskaya Sloboda / Solovki Hotel (1 night);
meals included in the program: 3 breakfasts, 3 lunches;
entrance fee and guided tour of the Kivach Nature Reserve: sightseeing of the waterfall, arboretum and nature museum;
excursion service in the park "Belaya Gora, "Tivdian Marble": ferry transfer, guided tour of two sites;
Karelian Front Museum tour;
Belomorsky Petroglyphs Park tour;
transfer by boat on the route "Belomorsk-Kuzovki-Solovki";
sightseeing service in the archipelago.;
sightseeing tour of the Solovetsky Kremlin with a visit to the expositions "Monastery prison", "Solovetsky Fortress", "Solovetsky furnaces";
guided tours and accompanying services in Karelia and Solovki;
water transport tickets to visited islands;
participant's health and life insurance.

Paid extra

air or railway tickets to Petrozavodsk and railway tickets back from Kem;
meals not included in the price;
an additional night in the tourist complex "Pier" (optional) – 2,800 rubles/person for a place in a double room "standard";
an additional day in Solovki (optional) – 19,400 rubles/person (for double occupancy).

It's important to know

If desired, you can extend your stay in Solovki by one day.

The cost is 19,400 rubles/person (for double occupancy).

The price includes:

Solovetsky Hermitage and Red Lake Dam tour;
Bolshoy Zayatsky Island tour;
meals (breakfast + lunch);
an extra night at the hotel.

To use this option, please inform the manager when confirming the tour.

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Reviews Leave a review

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Ekaterina

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28 Nov, 2025

Many thanks to all the providers and guides for an unforgettable experience and a truly engaging program!
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Natalia

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23 May, 2025

Everything was perfectly organized. The weather let us down on the last day, but it didn’t stop us from going on the excursion to Mount Sekirnaya. A special thanks for the Nemetski Kuzov island — its beauty is truly breathtaking.