Relaxation on Ladoga: motor cruises on Ladoga skerries

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We invite you to take a trip on motor boats along the Ladoga skerries!

Within four days you will get to the most protected straits and bays of this unique place. During a walk along the Ladoga skerries, you will discover places that are not in the tourist guides.

You will see a variety of combinations of flora and fauna, natural monuments and sunsets!

Location

Republic of Karelia, Sortavala

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Tour highlights

Rest on the shore of Ladoga

You will live in nature in a tent and enjoy the camping atmosphere

Non-touristic route

Explore the most picturesque places of the Ladoga skerries

Boat trip

Take a trip on motor boats on Lake Ladoga

Itinerary

Day 1 - Arrival in Sortavala. Transfer to Lake Ladoga. Hiidenvuori Mountain Trekking
The gathering of the group in Sortavala at 08:22 at the station from the side of the platform with a sign.
We recommend train No. 160B for arrival.
We are going to have breakfast in a cozy cafe.
We get to know the guide and other tour participants.
We get on the buses and rush to the shore of Lake Ladoga.
Here we go trekking on the "back of the devil", that is, on Mount Hiidenvuori.
Sometimes this mountain is also called Bald, because there is not a single tree on the top of the mountain.
The path to the top is short, but steep enough — special physical training is not needed.
From the top of the mountain we admire stunning views of Lake Ladoga, islands, skerries and the Yanisjoki River.
On a clear sunny day, we can even see the domes of the legendary Valaam Monastery.
At the top there is a man-made cave, which was built by the Finns during the Russian—Finnish war, a grotto with a vertical shaft. An inscription from 1940 has also been preserved there.
We descend, motor boats are already waiting for us below — we go to one of the islands of the Ladoga skerries, where we will set up camp tonight.
Lake Ladoga is the largest lake in Europe.
It is rich in islands — up to 500 islands with an area of up to 300 square kilometers.
The necklace of islands is divided among themselves by a maze of straits (skerries).
We go ashore, set up camp and cook dinner — we enjoy every moment of this trip.

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Day 2 - Motor boat trip along the Ladoga skerries. Aino Rock. Honkasalo Island. Mount Vakhtimyaki
We're having breakfast.
Today we are going for a boat trip along the Ladoga Skerries, a picturesque archipelago in the north of Lake Ladoga, consisting of many small rocky islands separated by straits.
One of the striking features of the Ladoga skerries is the so—called "reef mountains".
Reef mountains are called mountains that break off into the lake with sheer cliffs, the height of which can reach 80 meters.
Our route begins with a tour of the "giant's fingers" — the picturesque capes of Honkasalo Island, where you can see firsthand that Russia has its own fjords – narrow bays with steep stone walls.
The road leads us to the famous Aino Rock.
Climb up to one of the most beautiful observation decks with a magnificent view of the skerries.
On the route, we will have a hearty snack in nature.
If there is time left, we will climb to the "roof of Ladoga" — Vakhtimyaki Mountain, the view from which is breathtaking.
From here you can enjoy a magnificent view of the vast expanses of the skerries and the Valaam Archipelago.
In the evening we return to the tent camp.

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Day 3 - Motor boat trip along the Ladoga skerries. Pellotsari Island
We're having breakfast.
Today we spend the whole day riding motor boats along the Ladoga skerries, stopping at the islands that we like.
A mandatory stop today is the island of Pellotsari, where Finnish farms were located before the Winter War (1939-1940).
The foundations of the houses of Swedish, Finnish and Russian families who lived here until the 20s of the last century have been preserved on the now uninhabited island, as well as small quarries - the local population was engaged in quartz mining.

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Day 4 - A ride on motorboats
We have a leisurely breakfast and go out on motorboats to Lake Ladoga to the village of Lyaskel (12 km on the way).
Travel always ends too quickly, ours will be great — we will have dinner on the shore of Lake Ladoga.
We enjoy the evening coolness and relax in a cool company with a view of the beautiful Karelian landscapes.
By 19:30 we arrive at the railway station of Sortavala to travel by evening trains to different parts of the country.
We recommend train No. 160A.

Difficulty

Involves moderate physical activity

Accommodation

Tent

3 nights

Comfort

Basic

The tour includes accommodation in tents.

It is possible to stay in a double tent for an additional fee (payment when booking a tour) — 1,500 rubles/tour.

The tents are triple. Accommodation in tents for 3 people. Each participant is provided with an individual thermal insulation mat.

Dishes — everyone needs to have personal dishes. Boilers, trays and other cooking utensils are provided.

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Tour conditions

Group

up to 18 tourists

Minimum age

6 years old

Duration

4 days 3 nights

Group meets at

Republic of Karelia, Sortavala

Included in price

transportation services according to the program;
meals specified in the program;
the work of instructors;
rental of rafting equipment: oars, helmets, life jackets, sealed packages, boats, outboard motor;
rental of camp equipment: campfire equipment, tents, thermal insulation mats.

Paid extra

railway tickets to Sortavala and back;
sleeping bag rental (comfort temperature +6°, extreme 0°; payment when booking a tour) — 700 rubles/tour;
rent of a neoprene suit (payment when booking a tour) — 3,300 rubles/tour;
accommodation in a double tent (payment when booking a tour) — 1,500 rubles/tour;
insurance of medical and other unforeseen expenses — from 100 rubles/person/day.

It's important to know

1. A backpack without a machine or a travel bag.

2. Sleeping bag (if there is no personal one, you can rent it from the company, payment is made when booking a trip).

3. A set of clothes for changing clothes after rafting:

a set of dry comfortable outerwear;
dry comfortable shoes and socks;
beanie/bandana/buff;
a set of spare underwear.

4. Clothes for sleeping in a tent:

warm loose clothing (if available, thermal underwear);
warm socks (woolen ones are possible) and a thin hat (nights can be cool);
for the evening, a fleece jacket / sweatshirt / jacket.

5. Comfortable shoes without heels, 3 pairs:

one for rafting on the river;
the second one is for the camp (you can take rubber boots if it rains according to the forecast);
The third is urban.

6. Personal items:

repellents (mosquitoes, midges);
flashlight with a set of spare batteries;
sunglasses and sunscreen and after sunburn, if it is sunny according to the forecast;
personal hygiene products (including toilet paper);
individual first aid kit;
small polyurethane seat mat;
portable charger;
personal tableware (mug, deep bowl, spoon).

7. Documents – passport, medical insurance policy (photocopy is possible) in an airtight package.

8. 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.

9. You can take a camera, there will be sealed packages on the rafts, in which it can be hidden at the moment of passing the threshold.

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