Pearl necklace of winter Karelia

Winter transforms Karelia, revealing its beauty in a new, magical light. This tour is designed for those who want to see the main sights of the region in their winter splendor.

The marble canyon of Ruskeala sparkles with thousands of lights, while the Ladoga skerries seem to invite you to ride on the Khivus, and Kizhi Island pleases the eye with wooden temples surrounded by snow-white landscapes. There are also meetings with sled dogs, the taste of gates and the power of the waterfall.

Get ready to plunge into winter adventures and discover the most beautiful corners of Karelia!

Location

Republic of Karelia, Sortavala
from
$771
$812
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Duration
5 days
4 nights
Departures
3 - 7 Jan, 2027
5 - 9 Jan, 2027
20 - 24 Jan, 2027
27 - 31 Jan, 2027
3 - 7 Feb, 2027
10 - 14 Feb, 2027
17 - 21 Feb, 2027
24 - 28 Feb, 2027
Accommodation
  • Hotel
    4 nights
Comfort
  • Premium
Difficulty
Easy
Suitable for everyone
Group
From 18 to 50 tourists
Minimum age
4 years old
Group meet at
Republic of Karelia, Sortavala
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Weekdays: 8am - 8pm
Weekends: 8am - 7pm (GMT +3)
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Tour highlights

The splendor of Kizhi Island
Admire the amazing architectural ensemble of the Kizhi cemetery
Charming Sortavala
Take part in a sightseeing tour of the city with an inspection of the monuments of northern Art Nouveau and visit the exhibition hall of Kronid Gogolev
An unusual retro train
If you wish, you will have the opportunity to travel to Sortavala by atmospheric train.
Legends of the North
Visit Kivach Waterfall, Sampo Mountain, Girvas Volcano and Marcial Waters resort
Winter Petrozavodsk
Get acquainted with the capital of Karelia and stroll along the embankment of Lake Onega
Visiting Talviukko
Go to the ethnopark to visit the patrimony of Karelian Santa Claus

Itinerary

  • Day 1 - Sortavala. Ruskeala Mountain Park

    08:20 Meeting at the main entrance at Sortavala railway station.

    Breakfast at the cafe.

    09:00 Sightseeing tour of Sortavala with a tour of the monuments of northern Art Nouveau and an excursion to the exhibition hall of Kronid Gogolev, a unique woodcarver.

    13:15 Lunch at a cafe in the Lutheran church.

    14:00 Arrival in Ruskeala and a walking tour of the Marble Canyon (duration – 1 hour).

    Free time in the park.

    17:00 Departure to Sortavala by bus or retro train.

    The interior of the cars is made in the style of the late XIX – early XX century. Tickets for the retro train are purchased in advance and independently.

    18:00 Accommodation at the hotel.

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  • Day 2 - Ladoga skerries and Karelian village
  • Day 3 - A trip to Zaonezhye in winter with a visit to Kizhi Island
  • Day 4 - Petrozavodsk city tour. An ethnopark with deer and huskies. Master class on gate preparation
  • Day 5 - Kivach Waterfall. Mount Sampo. Girvas volcano. Marcial waters
Difficulty
Suitable for everyone

Accommodation

Accommodation
  • Hotel
    4 nights
Comfort
  • Premium

The tour includes accommodation in hotels.

The cost of the tour for 1 person:

  • for double occupancy — 59,500 rubles.;
  • for single occupancy — 65,500 rubles.

Discounts:

  • for children from 4 to 14 years — 3,500 rubles/person.;
  • for pensioners, veterans of the database, and the disabled — 1,500 rubles/person;
  • additional placement. a place in a double room – 6 000 rub.;
  • A 7% discount is available for groups of 5 people or more.

For accommodation, comfortable rooms are provided in superior hotels and service levels located in the city center and within walking distance from the embankment of Petrozavodsk, restaurants and entertainment centers, souvenir and grocery stores. 

Accommodation takes place in the following hotels: Severnaya, Prionezhsky, Onega Castle, Bag, Cosmos, 13 chairs, Peter INN, Petra. These are some of the best hotels in Petrozavodsk, consistently providing a high level of service and quality accommodation.

The price of the tour includes breakfast at the hotel.

All excursions will also start from the hotels (a maximum of 10 minutes walk from the meeting point for the tour, including on the day of check—in and check-out, as large buses are difficult to access some hotels). 

You can write your wishes in advance regarding the choice of a specific hotel and we will try to ensure that you stay there, but the specifics of group tours are such that the accommodation schedule is drawn up at the last moment, based on the available room quotas in the hotels we have booked.

Hotel 1 night
Hotel or Hotel or 3 nights

Tour conditions

Group
From 18 to 50 tourists
Minimum age
4 years old
Duration
5 days 4 nights
Group meets at
Republic of Karelia, Sortavala

Included in price

  • meals included in the program (5 breakfasts, 5 lunches);
  • tea party with Karelian pastries;
  • master class on gates;
  • the work of a tour guide;
  • accommodation in hotels;
  • all entrance tickets according to the program;
  • bus transportation service;
  • passage to Kizhi Island by hovercraft;
  • riding on Ladoga skerries.

Paid extra

  • tickets to Sortavala and back from Petrozavodsk;
  • meals not specified in the program;
  • retro train ticket;
  • the standard cost of additional services:
    • reindeer riding:
      • children under 12 years old — 1300 rubles.;
      • adult — 1,500 rubles.;
    • dog sledding (500 meters):
      • children under 12 years old — 1300 rubles.;
      • adult — 1,500 rubles.;
    • dog sledding (1,500 meters):
      • children under 12 years old — 1800 rubles.;
      • adult — 2000 rubles.

Additional services can be purchased directly on site.

It's important to know

Are plane tickets included in the tour price?

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

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Dates and Prices

  • $812
    $771
    Early Booker Deal
    3 – 7 Jan, 2027 5 days 4 nights
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  • $812
    $771
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    5 – 9 Jan, 2027 5 days 4 nights
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  • $812
    $771
    Early Booker Deal
    20 – 24 Jan, 2027 5 days 4 nights
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  • $812
    $771
    Early Booker Deal
    27 – 31 Jan, 2027 5 days 4 nights
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  • $812
    $771
    Early Booker Deal
    3 – 7 Feb, 2027 5 days 4 nights
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    No need to pay now

Reviews Leave a review

  • IT
    Irina Tupitsina
    27 May, 2026
    The trip impressed me with its rich cultural, historical, and natural diversity, as well as the excellent service and the professionalism of the guides.
  • Z
    21 May, 2026
    The “Pearl Necklace of Winter Karelia” tour was truly fascinating. The program was rich and well planned, and the guides were real professionals. They shared the history of their region in such an engaging way, with lots of interesting historical facts and stories. I came away from the tour with nothing but positive impressions and so many wonderful emotions. Karelia is especially beautiful in winter. During the trip we experienced all kinds of weather, from sunny days to real snowstorms, which made the atmosphere even more memorable. Special thanks to our guides: Olga, Nikita, and Irina.
  • IT
    Irina Tupitsina
    about provider
    27 May, 2026
    From the very beginning of the booking process by email to the end of the trip, everything was organized clearly, smoothly, and conveniently.