May holidays in Karelia with ethnic excursions

Breakfast at the hotel restaurant.

Departure to the Northern Ladoga region (260 km.).

Lunch at a cafe on the way.

Marble Canyon tour in Ruskeala Mountain Park. 

A visit to the park will begin with a sightseeing tour, during which you will be shown all the viewing platforms with the best views of the Marble Canyon. They will tell you how marble was mined and where it was used. 

Huge white-gray rocks rising vertically from the turquoise surface of the water do not leave anyone indifferent. The stone for the architectural masterpieces of St. Petersburg has been mined here for centuries.

Free time to visit additional excursions.

A visit to the Akhvenkoski waterfall with a walk along the islets and suspension bridges. 

Akhvenkoski Waterfall is one of the four famous Ruskeala waterfalls located in South Karelia. This boulder falls into a rather extensive basin, more like a lake. The water in it is very clean. 

Padun is framed by rocks, pines and fir trees. All this creates an amazing atmosphere of harmony, completeness and unreality.

Return to Petrozavodsk. 

Transfer to the hotel.

Breakfast at the hotel restaurant. Room release.

Visit to the unique exhibition "Kalevala Universe" at the Museum of Fine Arts. 

At the new exhibition, you will have an immersive journey along the path to the rune forest with the sounds of kantele, immersion in the theme of the birth of the world and acquaintance with the heroes, an unusual installation "Pike" will reveal the secrets of folk life, share a brewing recipe and allow you to inhale the aromas of Kalevala, and the waters of the Tuonela River will take you beyond the familiar world! 

And, of course, "Kalevala" is unthinkable without the Sampo mill!

A trip to Kivach waterfall. 

Kivach Waterfall is the most famous waterfall in Karelia, the second plain waterfall in Europe. 

You will learn the beautiful legend of the waterfall. Despite the fact that now the waterfall has lost its former power and strength, it still attracts thousands of tourists. 

People rush to the waterfall to submit to its enchanting beauty and become a mute witness to the centuries—old struggle of two elements - water and stone. During the tour of the oldest nature reserve, you will see the Kivach Waterfall from three viewing platforms. 

You will visit the cozy "Museum of Nature" and find out why the famous Karelian birch is so appreciated.

Lunch at a cafe on the territory of the reserve.

Excursion to the husky kennel. 

Visit the kennel and get acquainted with its main inhabitants — Siberian and Alaskan huskies. 

On the tour you will get to know them and learn about the world of sled racing. Our dogs are champions and participants of the most famous long races in Russia and abroad. 

And these fluffy northern dogs are extremely friendly, their hearts are full of trust in people and the joy of life. Come to us and take with you a piece of their strength, tranquility and simplicity! 

The second part of the tour is a visit to tame reindeer. 

We will tell you interesting facts about their biology and content and treat them with their favorite delicacy — lichen yagel. You can also take your own treats with you — apples, carrots, crackers.

Return to Petrozavodsk. Transfer to the railway station. 

18:00 is the approximate end time of the program.