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Winter Karelia is a great place to celebrate the New Year!

We invite you to plunge into the unforgettable atmosphere of snow-covered Petrozavodsk, visit the Kivach waterfall, participate in an interactive program in the secret workshop of Grandfather Hull, and, of course, celebrate the New Year in a cozy country park hotel!

Location

Petrozavodsk

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Tour highlights

Fabulous Petrozavodsk

Take a walk around the festive capital of Karelia and admire the beauty of the city

Grandfather Hull's Workshop

The youngest guests will be taught magic tricks and will test their skills in making a New Year's toy. And adults will learn the Karelian dance and make a talisman with their own hands, which they will take with them as a souvenir

Rest away from the hustle and bustle

Relax in a country hotel with a Finnish sauna, a heated outdoor pool and enjoy the charming nature of Karelia!

Itinerary

Day 1 - Petrozavodsk. The National Museum. "New Year's fun" from the Kantele ensemble
Meeting of train No. 018.
If you arrive earlier: waiting for the arrival of the main group.
If you arrive later: transfer for an additional fee and program adjustment.
Buffet breakfast is served in the hotel restaurant.
Sightseeing tour of New Year's Petrozavodsk.
You will get acquainted with the capital of Karelia.
You will find out why Petrozavodsk was famous throughout the Russian Empire during the time of Catherine II, take a walk through the cozy center and see how successfully history and modernity combine in the appearance of the city.
New Year's Eve program at the National Museum of the Republic of Karelia.
Interactive program of the Karelian song and dance ensemble "Kantele".
"New Year's fun" from the Kantele ensemble will give you a truly festive mood.
A fascinating New Year's story is waiting for you, filled with interactive, national music, songs and dances of our region.
Lunch at a cafe in the city.
Transfer to the park hotel "Khvoya" (double rooms with amenities).
By appointment, a visit to the aquathermal complex (Finnish sauna, heated outdoor pool) for 3 hours is included in the price.
Free time, rest.

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Day 2 - Rest on the territory of the hotel. New Year's Eve
Buffet breakfast is served in the hotel restaurant.
Rest on the territory of the hotel.
Free day.
From 13:00 to 15:00, a set lunch with buffet elements at the Les restaurant on the territory of the complex.
Preparation for the New Year's banquet.
22:30 The beginning of the festive program with an entertainment program and an exquisite menu from the chef of the restaurant.

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Day 3 - Rest on the territory of the hotel. Festive karaoke party
Buffet breakfast is served in the hotel restaurant.
Rest on the territory of the hotel.
Free day.
20:00 Festive karaoke party.
The price includes a set menu (a set of snacks and hot dishes (a choice of 2 dishes) per person), welcome drink.
Day 4 - Kivach Waterfall. Grandfather Hull's workshop. Completion of the tour
Breakfast at the hotel restaurant.
Room release, check-out with things.
Departure to the famous Kivach waterfall.
Translated from Karelian, "kivach" means "snowy mountain", translated from Finnish – "powerful".
In any case, this "powerful snow mountain" will not leave anyone indifferent.
At all times, poets have composed poems about the waterfall, artists come here for open-air performances, and how many photographers are attracted by the unique views of Kivach! It is not for nothing that he is the hallmark of Karelia.
Lunch at the cafe, on the way.
Departure to the country interactive program: Welcome to the secret workshop of Grandfather Hull!
A place where the Christmas spirit hovers, and a forgotten fairy tale comes to life!
Here, in the heart of Karelia, in a remote forest, is the Karelian estate of Grandfather Hull.
Hall's grandfather is the most hardworking of the Frost brothers.
The landlady Inkeri and his helpers, the housekeepers, live with him.
The most favorite activity of housewives is telling children fairy tales around the campfire and treating them to delicious marshmallows. But getting into the estate is not easy. It is necessary to pass the tests: to master the skill of skiing – shukshah and sleigh – smoking. Did you manage?
And now to the workshops! For the youngest guests, the "School of Housewives" is open, where children will be taught magic tricks and test their skills in making New Year's toys.
And at that time, adults will learn the Karelian dance and make a talisman with their own hands, which they will take with them as a souvenir.
Well, where is Hull's Grandfather? He watched your efforts and is now waiting for everyone in his office. Remember – the most important and cherished desires can be whispered in his ear! Don't forget to check the mail of Hull's Grandfather and send a postcard with the estate's signature stamp.
There is also a wonder shop in the estate, where everyone will choose a souvenir. In memory of the trip, do not forget to order a photo from a local photographer!
Well, at the end of a wonderful day – a traditional tea party!
~19:00 Return to Petrozavodsk.
Transfer to Petrozavodsk railway station.

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Difficulty

Suitable for everyone

Accommodation

Hotel

3 nights

Comfort

Premium

The tour includes accommodation in the park hotel "Khvoya".

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

Park hotel "Khvoya"	Double standard	Single Room
2-seater	70 400	On request
Extra place for children under 4-14 years old	62 000

Park Hotel Khvoya Karelia is located 7 km from the village of Girvas in the Republic of Karelia.

The bright standard room for two includes bed linen and towels, a tea set with a mini fridge and Wi-Fi, as well as satellite TV. There is a shower stall in the bathroom, there is a hairdryer.

At the Les Restaurant, guests can enjoy Karelian cuisine made from local products.

Vacationers are offered boat and catamaran rentals, SUP boards and bicycles, fishing, and interesting sightseeing programs. A pontoon bath made of cedar wood and a heated bath tub are also available. The distance to the airport "Besovets" is 68.3 km, to the railway station "Kondologa" is 37.2 km.

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Tour conditions

Group

From 20 to 45 tourists

Minimum age

4 years old

Duration

4 days 3 nights

Group meets at

Petrozavodsk

Included in price

accommodation in the park hotel "Khvoya";
meals according to the program (4 breakfasts, 3 lunches, 1 tea party, 1 set menu);
New Year's banquet with the program;
visit to the aquathermal complex for 3 hours;
festive karaoke program;
entrance tickets to the facilities;
transportation and sightseeing services according to the program.

Paid extra

air and railway tickets to Petrozavodsk and back;
meals not specified in the tour program;
additional services and excursions;
personal expenses.

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.

Dates and Prices

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29 Dec, 2025 – 1 Jan, 2026 4 days 3 nights

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26 Jul, 2024

Grand tour of Karelia and the Solovetsky Islands, a very interesting and exciting tour. Comfortable accommodation and buses. Qualified guides. A competent, positive, responsible guide Vera Ivanovna. Thank you very much.

New Year's reboot in Karelia