Magical Karelia

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A rich sightseeing tour of the most picturesque places of Karelia!

You will spend 4 days in the atmosphere of a fairy tale, taste the north and spend the evening by the fireplace with mulled wine to beautiful live music.

And also get to know the Arctic sled dogs of three breeds, take a mini-trip on a dog sled and feel like a kayak!

Location

Petrozavodsk

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Tour highlights

Amazing nature

Let's enjoy the winter beauties of the most picturesque places of Karelia

Furry friends

Let's get acquainted with the Arctic sled dogs of three breeds that annually conquer the Arctic in expeditions

Gastronomic delight

Let's taste the north: steaks from Karelian trout, desserts from northern berries, lohikato, wickets, settings and teas from northern Karelian herbs

Itinerary

Day 1 - Petrozavodsk
Arrival in Petrozavodsk.
Breakfast in a cafe in the city.
Acquaintance with the capital of Karelia — Petrozavodsk and its pearl — the embankment of Lake Onega.
Excursion program to the Fine Art Museum of Karelia for the interactive exhibition "Kalevala" on the main Karelian epic — philosophy of the Karelian land, a master class.
Transfer to the eco-complex.
Getting to know the Polar Explorer's House.
Welcome tasting table.
Placement.
Visit the threshold of the Big Tolly — the most picturesque in South Shuya, the tree of desires.
Lunch.
Free time.
Supper.
Creative evening by the fireplace in the Polar explorer's House + Dessert of Northern berries.
Day 2 - Ruskeala Mountain Park
Breakfast.
A visit to the Ruskeala Mountain Park — the basis of the complex is a cultural heritage site, a historical monument — a former marble quarry filled with groundwater on the banks of the Tohmajoki River.
The quarry began to be developed in 1765, at the beginning of the reign of Catherine II.
Ruskeala marble was used in the construction of significant buildings in St. Petersburg and the palace suburbs.
It is lined with St. Isaac's Cathedral, the floors of the Kazan Cathedral are laid, the window sills of the Hermitage are made, the windows of the Marble Palace and the facade of the Mikhailovsky Castle are framed.
Lunch on the route.
Return to the Polar Explorer's House.
Dinner by the fireplace.
Day 3 - Visiting the huskies
Breakfast.
Excursion to the kennel of northern sled dogs.
Walking with the dog.
Cooking a hot lunch over a campfire according to Karelian recipes — Lohikato and herbal tea "with smoke", Karelian tinctures of different strength (for persons over 18 years old).
Dog sledding.
A wood-burning sauna.
Dinner is a tradition of northern cuisine.
Watching a feature film about the Arctic.
Day 4 - Marcial waters and Kivach waterfall. Departure
Breakfast.
Excursion to Kivach waterfall, visit to the first health resort in the history of Russia "Marcial waters".
You will see the Mountain of 1000 hares and, in good weather conditions, climb the mountain "Sampo" with a viewing platform — one of the most legendary places in Karelia, described in the epics about Karelia.
The program is for the whole day.
Lunch is on the way.
Final dinner at the restaurant.
We will take a look at the Karelian fish Shop and souvenir shops.
Transfer to the railway station.

Difficulty

Low physical intensity for amateurs and non-experienced travelers

Accommodation

Guest House

3 nights

Comfort

Basic+

The tour provides accommodation in the HuskyMoa eco-complex in the Polar Explorer's House.

The cost of the tour for a child from 5 to 12 years old (accompanied by parents) - 31,700 rubles —

There are only 6 rooms in the house: 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 airport, railway station and back;
accommodation for 4 days/3 nights in the HuskyMoa eco-complex in the Polar Explorer's House;
hot meals 3 times a day (breakfast, lunch, dinner) + tea parties;
the cost of all excursions along the program route + accompanying guides, master classes;
dog sledding accompanied by instructors;
creative evening and cinema dinner by the fireplace;
insurance for skiing.

Paid extra

air and railway tickets to Petrozavodsk and back.

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.

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