New Year's exclusive in Karelia. Snowmobile Safari

Spend your winter holidays on an exciting journey through snow-covered Karelia!

You will learn how to drive a snowmobile and cook national dishes, get acquainted with the inhabitants of the zoo complex, learn about the traditions of the village of Rubchoila and hear national music.

With a group request of 6 people or more, it is possible to organize a tour in individual terms.

Location

Petrozavodsk
from
$640
+ tickets to the starting point of the tour
No need to pay now
Duration
3 Days
2 Nights
Departures
  • Group departures
    • 31 December, 2024 – 2 January, 2025
    • Dates for next season
    • 2 – 4 January, 2025
or
Accommodation
  • Camp Site
    2 nights
Comfort
  • Midscale
Difficulty
Moderate
Involves moderate physical activity
Group
Up to 16 people
Minimum age
10 years old
Group meet at
Petrozavodsk
Contact the tour coordinator
Weekdays: 8am - 8pm
Weekends: 8am - 7pm (GMT +3)
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Tour highlights

Snowmobile Safari
We will go to the ancient village of Rubchoyla through the expanses of the frozen lake Syamozero
Riding sled dogs
Let's get acquainted with friendly huskies and race in a sled along a forest track
Three Bears Zoo Complex
Meet bears, moose, raccoons, wolves and many others

Itinerary

  • Day 1 - The life of a Northern man. Sledding 10 km

    We will meet at the Petrozavodsk railway station under the clock on the main building from the platform (according to the arrival time of train No. 18 Moscow — Petrozavodsk).

    We go to a restaurant for breakfast to immediately set ourselves up for a great adventure. 

    The buffet is at your service — here everyone will find food to their liking. 

    During breakfast, we get to know the guide and other tour participants better.

    Let's get on the buses and go on an adventure!

    The first stop is the sled dog kennel, where we get acquainted with its main inhabitants — huskies. 

    We recommend warming up in advance. 

    They will tell us all about the features of sled dog breeds, what they are, we will learn a lot about the world of sled racing. 

    Restless huskies greet us, barking and wagging their tails. 

    We harness the dogs rushing forward and after a detailed briefing, we rush along the forest highway (2.5 km) after the kayur. 

    We get a huge charge of joy and energy from this rental! 

    Fluffy northern dogs are extremely friendly, their hearts are full of trust in people and the joy of life. 

    We have lunch and continue on our way. 

    Further along the route is Kivach waterfall.

    We enjoy the beauty, we are charged with the power and tremendous energy of the falling stream of water.

    We are surprised at the beauty of the curved trunk of the Karelian birch, which is appreciated by the original patterned texture of the wood, reminiscent of marble in pattern and strength.

    Another stop is the first Russian resort, founded in 1719 by decree of Peter the Great, Marcial Waters

    Water from healing springs is still used for therapeutic and prophylactic purposes, as it contains a large amount of iron and other trace elements. 

    We have the opportunity to taste and appreciate the taste of healing water from 4 underground springs.

    We are going to our recreation center — "Cloudberry" (1-1.5 on the way).

    The recreation center "Cloudberry" is located among the centuries-old ship pines on the picturesque shore of the Syamozer, one of the largest and most beautiful lakes in Karelia. 

    Here you can forget about the intense rhythm of urban life, enjoy the clean northern air, relax your soul and feel inner peace. 

    Let's go check in.

    We are participating in a master class on cooking Karelian wickets. We not only sculpt, but also taste.

    Kalitka is perhaps the most "national" and very favorite dish of Karelian and Vepsian cuisine. This is an open patty stuffed with potatoes, porridge or red fish, made from rye (or a mixture of rye and wheat) flour.

    We have dinner and go to rest.

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  • Day 2 - Snowmobiling to the ancient village of Rubchoila
  • Day 3 - To visit the inhabitants of the forest in the zoo complex "Three bears"
Difficulty
Involves moderate physical activity

Accommodation

Accommodation
  • Camp Site
    2 nights
Comfort
  • Midscale

The tour provides accommodation at the recreation center "Cloudberry".

The cost of the tour for 1 person depends on the accommodation:

Landing on a snowmobileAccommodation in the roomPrice
2 people on a snowmobile2 people in the room62,700 rubles/person.
1 person on a snowmobile2 people in the room92,700 rubles/person.
1 person on a snowmobile1 person in the room108,700 rubles/person.

Discounts:

  • when placed on an additional place — 8,000 rubles/person.;
  • for children from 10 to 12 years old (inclusive) — 10%.
Recreation center "Cloudberry" 2 nights

The recreation center "Cloudberry" is an excellent place for a country holiday, located among the century—old ship pines on the picturesque shore of the Syamozer, one of the largest and most beautiful lakes in Karelia. 

At our base, you will get a great opportunity to forget about the eternal rhythm of urban life, and, inevitably enjoying the clean northern air, choose something for yourself. 

Double Room (two single beds):

A separate entrance from the street, its own porch, a vestibule for outerwear and outdoor shoes, an entrance hall, a bathroom equipped with a shower cabin and underfloor heating.

Each room has 2 single beds, a mirror, a desk, a wardrobe, a TV, bedside tables, chairs according to the number of seats, a bathroom, a shower cabin. Solid wood furniture (pine). Heating, electricity.

Double room (double bed + extra bed (sofa)):

A separate entrance from the street, its own porch, a vestibule for outerwear and outdoor shoes, an entrance hall, a bathroom equipped with a shower cabin and underfloor heating.

Each room has one double bed, a mirror, a desk, a TV, bedside tables, chairs according to the number of seats, a bathroom, a shower cabin. Solid wood furniture (pine). Heating, electricity.

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Tour conditions

Group
up to 16 tourists
Minimum age
10 years old
Duration
3 days 2 nights
Group meets at
Petrozavodsk

Included in price

  • transportation services according to the program;
  • meals specified in the program;
  • accommodation according to the program: 2 people in a double room (2 nights);
  • visit to the sauna and Siberian vat;
  • visit Kivach waterfall and the first Russian resort Marcial Waters;
  • the work of instructors and an accompanying/guide translator 
  • snowmobile and equipment rental, fuel;
  • tour of Karelian villages, with a visit to ancient chapels;
  • participation in master classes on the preparation of wickets;
  • dog sledding.

Paid extra

  • air and railway tickets to Petrozavodsk and back;
  • meals not specified in the tour program;
  • additional day of accommodation;
  • insurance of medical and other unforeseen expenses — from 100 rubles/person/day.

It's important to know

Personal equipment you need for the tour
  1. Backpack or travel bag. It is highly undesirable to bring things in a suitcase, because it does not fit into the trunk of a snowmobile and is inconvenient to transport.
  2. A form of clothing for an active snowmobile day:
    • Thermal underwear (pants and jacket).
    • Comfortable warm sportswear. The best option is a suit for snowboarding or downhill skiing. We recommend that you do not come in jeans, because they restrict movement and do not warm you.
    • A fleece jacket or sweater.
    • Socks should be on your feet (thin cotton + warm wool socks are required).
    • Gloves and a hat.
    • During the snowmobile route, the travel agency provides: insulated boots, snowmobile overalls, gloves, balaclava, helmet. The jumpsuit is put on top of your clothes. If there are no severe frosts, then the jumpsuit can be worn on thermal underwear + sweatpants and a fleece jacket / sweater.
  3. A uniform for an active day on the husky:
    • The same as for a snowmobile day, BUT it is important to note that no additional equipment is provided when riding a husky. You're riding in your clothes. The exception is the programs in which you come to the sled dog kennel on snowmobiles. In this case, you will remain in snowmobile gear.
    • We recommend having a protective mask (for snowboarding), it will protect your face from wind and small splashes while riding a husky. If there is no such mask, you can use a balaclava or an ordinary scarf for this purpose.
  4. A set of clothes for the night:
    • A set of spare underwear.
    • Comfortable shorts/sweatpants and a T-shirt.
    • Slippers or warm socks.
  5. For a trip to the sauna:
    • A swimsuit (if you need one),
    • Slates/sandals for sports.
  6. Shoes: comfortable warm shoes without heels.
  7. Personal items:
    • personal hygiene products (at the recreation centers "Alekka" and "Kizhi grace" in the rooms there are individual shower kits (shampoo, soap), at the recreation centers "Aviaretro" and "Ostrov" in the rooms there is only liquid hand soap in dispensers),
    • an individual first aid kit,
    • hair dryer (if you need it),
    • if you wear glasses, then you should remember that under the helmet the shackles can press and cause discomfort. Also, from your breathing under the helmet, the glasses fog up, and freeze quickly in the cold. Also, the glasses fog up when you want to go into a warm room from the cold. If possible, lenses should be provided.
  8. Documents:
    • passport, medical insurance policy (photocopy is possible).
  9. Money:
    • We recommend that you always have a small amount of cash with you so that, if desired, you can quickly buy the necessary things at stops along the route.
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Dates and Prices

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  • from
    $640
    31 Dec, 2024 – 2 Jan, 2025 3 days 2 nights
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  • from
    $640
    2 – 4 Jan, 2025 3 days 2 nights
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