November holidays in Sortavala

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A tour to Sortavala in November is a great opportunity to spend time surrounded by nature and enjoy the beauty of the Northern Ladoga region.

On this tour you will be able to get acquainted with the history and culture of this territory, visit local attractions and see unique natural monuments.

You will visit interesting museums, stroll through the streets of the city with unusual architecture for Russia, and also enjoy the beauty of the landscapes of autumn Karelia.

Location

Republic of Karelia, Sortavala

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Tour highlights

Picturesque mountain park

You will see the famous Ruskeala landscapes, including the Marble Canyon and waterfalls

Immersion in art

Consider every detail on the outstanding works of sculptural woodcarving in the Kronid Gogolev Gallery

Encyclopedia of Architecture

Take a walk around the town of Sortavale, one of the brightest examples of Finnish provincial architecture in our country

Boat trip

Take a boat ride to the Ladoga skerries, a unique natural complex consisting of a scattering of islands

Immersion in history

You will learn the peculiarities of life and everyday life of the inhabitants of the Early Middle Ages in the historical park "Bastion"

Itinerary

Day 1 - Arrival, sightseeing tour of Sortavala, Kronid Gogolev Gallery, Mount Paaso
08:19 Arrival in Sortavala by train No. 160B. The meeting of the group from the platform.
Breakfast in the cafe.
Sightseeing tour of the city.
Sortavala will surprise you with elegant wooden houses in the style of provincial Finland, boring stories and a park with wonderful views.
You will be transported back a century and look at the city as an encyclopedia of Finnish architecture. You will learn about the outstanding inhabitants of the past, hear about the rune singers and get useful tips on holidays in Karelia.
Visit to the Kronid Gogolev Gallery.
The Kronid Gogolev Museum is a special place filled with an atmosphere of hard work and great talent. It contains outstanding works of sculptural woodcarving, which have no analogues in the world in terms of complexity.
The main theme of the works is the beauty of the Russian north, colorful nature, folk life and holidays of ordinary people; subjects dedicated to Sortavala, Petrozavodsk, Valaam.
Lunch at the cafe.
Climbing Mount Paaso.
The landscape theater "Mount Paaso" consists of two components:
The first is a historical trail equipped with a wooden staircase consisting of 365 steps, exactly according to the number of days in a year. The length of the route is just over one kilometer in both directions.
There are observation decks on the route, and artistic lighting works in the evening.
Secondly– the archaeological monument "Paaso Settlement" is located on the top of Passonvuori Mountain.
Archaeological excavations at the settlement have been completed and now it is a wonderful viewing platform, from where a view of the beauty of Karelia opens from a height of 79 meters.
There are several wooden benches at the top of the mountain where you can sit down, relax and enjoy the view.
Transfer to the hotel.
Check-in at the hotel after 14:00.

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Day 2 - Ladoga Skerries, Bastion Historical Park
Breakfast in the hotel restaurant.
Transfer to the pier.
A boat trip along the Ladoga skerries with a landing on the island of Honkasalo.
Ladoga Skerries is a national park located on the northern and northwestern shores of Lake Ladoga in Karelia.
There are about 650 rocky islands and steep cliffs, as well as the rugged coast of the lake itself for 250 km.
Duration: 2 hours.
In case of a storm on Lake Ladoga, the tour of the Ladoga skerries may be canceled.
Lunch at the cafe.
Transfer to the Bastion Historical Park.
The Viking Age fortress "Svarbjarnarborg". In the “Fortress of the Black Bear” there is a real life of the early Middle Ages. The guides are characters-residents of the Fortress, each with their own story, whose task is to show the life of the era.
Entering the gates of the Fortress, you find yourself in a real settlement, in which all the inhabitants are busy with their business. to the resident of the Fortress, you can come up and talk to him about his business and craft!
The military unit "Four Fronts". Here you will get acquainted with the main events of the Soviet-Finnish armed conflicts of the twentieth century, which took place on the territory of Karelia.
The museum presents collections of uniforms and weapons of the two opposing armies. You will be able to try on any military ammunition and hold real weapons in your hands.
Eco-playground "Stone Age". This site is an open location where the story will be told not by the guides, but by the environment.
A textured rock will be presented to your attention, which contains rock carvings (petroglyphs) from all over Fennoscandia — territories from modern Denmark to Russia.
All the images were recreated with great attention to the primary sources, scientific staff worked on the location as consultants.
Transfer to the hotel.

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Day 3 - Ruskeala Mountain Park, Tohmajoki Waterfall, departure
Breakfast at the hotel restaurant.
Room release.
Transfer to the Ruskeala Mountain Park.
A transfer to the railway station will be arranged for those who wish to go to the Ruskeala Mountain Park on the Ruskeala Express retro train.
Train tickets are purchased independently. Flight No. 925A at 10:05 a.m.
Tour of the Ruskeala Marble Canyon.
During this tour you will get acquainted with the unique natural landscapes. For more than 70 years (until the middle of the nineteenth century), decorative light gray marble was broken out in local quarries to decorate the temples and palaces of St. Petersburg, the fountains of Petrodvorets, the columns of Tsarskoye Selo and Gatchina.
Free time.
The possibility of an independent lunch on the territory of the mountain park.
You can use additional services of the mountain park: rowing boat rental, troll riding, visiting the Underground Ruskeala excursion, visiting the City of Angels exposition, visiting the mining history exposition.
Departure from the mountain park.
On the way, stop at the Tohmajoki Waterfall.
This is a very picturesque place: the waterfall flows into a small lake, closed from all sides by high banks, from different shores of which there are various views of the waterfall.
Transfer to Sortavala.
Transfer to the railway station by 18:00.

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Difficulty

Suitable for everyone

Tour organizer's comments

The tour is suitable for everyone, regardless of physical fitness and age

Accommodation

Hotel

2 nights

Comfort

Midscale
Upscale

The tour includes accommodation in a hotel.

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

Hotel	Placement
Hotel	2-bed for an adult	1-bed for an adult	2-bed for a child under 18 years of age on the basis. location	3-bed for a child under 18 years old
“Sortavala" 2* standard room	25 300	26 500	24 150	—
“White Nights" 4* standard room	31 300	41 900	30 150	26 800

Sortavala Hotel

The Sortavala Hotel is located in the center of Sortavala.

The room has two/three single beds, wardrobe, table, mirror, 2 chairs, bedside tables, central heating, fire sensors, Wi-FI, TV.

In the bathroom: shower, hairdryer, towels, shampoo, shower gel, soap.

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Another option

The White Nights Hotel

The hotel is located near the town of Sortavala.

Near the hotel you will find: parking, green areas and shops. If there is no private transport, then it is easy to get to the right places by public transport.

The hotel provides cozy rooms with everything you need for a comfortable stay.

Each room has a telephone, TV, Wi-Fi, tea, coffee, hairdryer, bottled drinking water, bathrobe and slippers, an individual set of cosmetics for the shower, two armchairs and a table.

Room categories:

Standard room with 2 single beds. The double room has two beds. The room has a combined shower and toilet. LCD panel and internet connection.

Standard room with 1 double bed. The double room has one bed. The room has a combined shower and toilet. LCD panel and internet connection.

Standard room with 3 single beds. The triple room has three beds. The room has a combined shower and toilet. LCD panel and internet connection.

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Tour conditions

Group

up to 30 tourists

Minimum age

3 years old

Duration

3 days 2 nights

Group meets at

Republic of Karelia, Sortavala

Included in price

hotel accommodation;
meals according to the program:
- Day 1: breakfast, lunch;
- Day 2: breakfast, lunch;
- Day 3: Breakfast;
transportation services according to the program;
entrance tickets to the display objects;
accompanying a tour guide;
transfer from the railway station and back.

Paid extra

air and railway tickets to Petrozavodsk and back;
meals not specified in the program;
souvenir products;
a ticket for the Ruskeala Express.

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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2 – 4 Nov 3 days 2 nights

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