May holidays in Karelia for 3 days

On this tour, you will enjoy a pleasant vacation in Karelia, filled with natural beauty and cultural heritage. 

You will visit the Ruskeala Mountain Park, see the Tohmajoki waterfalls, visit the Kivach Nature Reserve and taste the healing waters at the Marcial Waters resort. You will also visit the Kalevala Universe exhibition at the Museum of Fine Arts of the Republic of Karelia. 

Location

Republic of Karelia, Petrozavodsk
from
$285
+ tickets to the starting point of the tour
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Duration
3 Days
2 Nights
Departures
  • Group departures
    • 1 – 3 May
    • 8 – 10 May
or
Accommodation
  • Hotel
    2 nights
Comfort
  • Premium
Difficulty
Easy
Suitable for everyone
Group
Up to 36 people
Minimum age
3 years old
Group meet at
Republic of Karelia, Petrozavodsk
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Weekdays: 8am - 8pm
Weekends: 8am - 7pm (GMT +3)
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Tour highlights

Shungite Center
Visit the "shungite cave" and you can buy souvenirs from the useful mineral
Picturesque nature
Climb Mount Paaso and admire the breathtaking views of the forest and the lake
Karelian waterfalls
Admire the picturesque waterfalls of Kivach and Tohmajoki

Itinerary

  • Day 1 - Sightseeing tour of Petrozavodsk. Kalevala Universe and Shungite Cave Exhibition

    Arrival in Petrozavodsk by train No. 018 A. 

    Meeting of the group with a sign at the central entrance to the station from the platform (for groups from St. Petersburg, train No. 12, arrival 07:00, tourists are waiting for the arrival of train No. 018).

    Breakfast in the restaurant.

    Visit to the Kalevala Universe exhibition at the Museum of Fine Arts of the Republic of Karelia. 

    The Kalevala is truly a national treasure. The epic had a huge impact on the development of the Karelian and Finnish languages, literature, culture, and national identity of the two peoples. 

    At the new exhibition, the viewer will experience an immersive journey along the path to the rune forest with the sounds of kantele, immerse themselves in the theme of the birth of the world and meet the heroes, the unusual installation "Pike" will reveal the secrets of folk life, share a brewing recipe and allow them to inhale the aromas of Kalevala, and the waters of the Tuonela River will take guests beyond the boundaries of the familiar world!

    Sightseeing tour of Petrozavodsk.

    You will see the architectural ensemble of the Round Square, the Governor's Garden, the Theater Square, the embankment of Lake Onega with the world's only open-air museum of modern avant-garde sculpture.

    A visit to the unique Shungit.Life facility, which manufactures products from the most useful mineral on earth — shungite from the Zazhoginsky deposit. The homeland of shungite is Zaonezhye, one of the most distinctive places in Karelia and the Russian North. Recently, shungite has become known far beyond the borders of Karelia due to its properties.

    You can form your opinion by visiting the "shungite cave", where you can have a relaxation session. The walls of the room are lined with shungite tiles. 

    Products made of "black stone" will be offered to your attention, which you can purchase as souvenirs at manufacturer's prices.

    Lunch at the restaurant.

    Transfer to the hotel.

    Accommodation at the hotel.

  • Day 2 - Ruskeala Mountain Park
  • Day 3 - The art object "Valley of the Hares". Mount Sampo. The resort "Marcial waters". Kivach Nature Reserve
Difficulty
Suitable for everyone

Accommodation

Accommodation
  • Hotel
    2 nights
Comfort
  • Premium

The tour includes hotel accommodation.

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

HotelDouble Standard RoomSingle roomExtra space for an adultFor children under 17 years old in a standard double roomFor children under 17 years of age for an additional a place in a standard room
Peter Inn 4*30 50037 90024 70028 80022 900
"Petra" 3*28 00033 90025 50026 20023 700
Peter Inn Hotel or Hotel "Petra" 3* 2 nights
Peter Inn Hotel

Piter-Inn 4* is an international hotel in Petrozavodsk. 

It offers impeccable quality of service, friendly staff and the highest standards of safety. 

Due to its unique location in the very center of the capital of Karelia, the Piter-Inn Hotel is an ideal place to stay on weekends and during business trips.

The hotel's infrastructure includes 138 rooms that meet the highest international quality standards.

Spacious balconies, refrigerator, mini-bars, multi-channel TV, stylish and comfortable furniture, hairdryer, telephone and Internet access, gym.

Standard room — single room, size 19-24 sq. m., maximum capacity for 2 adults, additional location — on request. 

Equipment: 

  • working area;
  • carpeting;
  • satellite TV;
  • telephone;
  • safe deposit;
  • fan;
  • central air conditioning system with individual control;
  • Wi-Fi;
  • the bathroom has a shower cabin, underfloor heating, and bath accessories.;
  • a shoe sponge.
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Another option
Hotel "Petra" 3*
The Petra Hotel is located in the building of the cultural heritage site of the Republic of Karelia. The building was completely restored and reconstructed in 2022.
 
Within walking distance of the railway station, the main attractions of the city, shopping malls, pharmacies and shops. 
 
A small number of rooms makes it possible to take care of each guest and creates an atmosphere of home comfort. 
 
The hotel building houses a BOTTEGA gastrobar of mixed cuisine — cuisine from Europe, Italy, Asia, and the Middle East. 
 
Complex breakfasts are prepared especially for the guests of the hotel.
 
Free Wi-Fi is available on site and in the rooms.
 
Free private parking for hotel guests.
 
Free of charge for families with children — cot, toilet seat, potty, sink stand.
 
Delivery of drinks and dishes from the Bottega Gastrobar restaurant.
 
Room categories:
 
Standard double room.
 
Bright and modern standard room with an area of 13.5 sq. m. 
 
It is equipped with one double or two single beds and a private bathroom with a shower.
 
Each room has a workplace, wardrobe, air conditioning, flat-screen TV, refrigerator, tea station, welcome bottled water, hairdryer, Wi-Fi.
 
Ideal for single or double occupancy.
 
It can accommodate up to 2 people. One child under 6 years old is allowed without a separate bed.
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Tour conditions

Group
up to 36 tourists
Minimum age
3 years old
Duration
3 days 2 nights
Group meets at
Republic of Karelia, Petrozavodsk

Included in price

  • accommodation in the selected hotel;
  • meals included in the program (3 breakfasts, 3 lunches, 1 dinner);
  • transportation and tour services according to the program;
  • accompanying a tour guide;
  • entrance fee to museums.

Paid extra

  • air and railway tickets to Petrozavodsk and back;
  • meals not specified in the program;
  • tickets for Ruskeala express No. 922A.

It's important to know

Are tickets included in the price of the tour?

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

Is insurance included in the price of the tour?
Are there any possible changes in the program?

Dates and Prices

  • from
    $285
    1 – 3 May 3 days 2 nights
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  • from
    $285
    8 – 10 May 3 days 2 nights
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