The colors of the North. Karelia

We invite you to an exciting trip to Karelia!

You will get acquainted with Petrozavodsk, take a "comet" to Kizhi Island, see the beautiful Kivach waterfall, walk through the frozen lava of the volcano and visit the Karelian village of Kindasovo.

And on your free day you can go to the Ruskeala Mountain Park and take a boat trip along the Ladoga skerries.

Location

Petrozavodsk
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$364
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Duration
4 Days
3 Nights
Departures
  • Group departures
    • 22 – 24 November
    • 29 November – 1 December
    • 6 – 8 December
    • 13 – 15 December
    • Dates for next season
    • 10 – 12 January, 2025
    • 17 – 19 January, 2025
    • 24 – 26 January, 2025
    • 31 January – 2 February, 2025
or
Accommodation
  • Hotel
    3 nights
Comfort
  • Upscale
Difficulty
Easy
Suitable for everyone
Group
Up to 50 people
Minimum age
1 years old
Group meet at
Petrozavodsk
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Weekends: 8am - 7pm (GMT +3)
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Tour highlights

Marcial Waters Resort
Try the healing water from 3 springs and visit the church of the Apostle Peter
On a visit to the Karelian people
Visit the village of Kindasovo and take part in a music workshop
The famous waterfall
Admire the majestic Kivach waterfall
The capital of Karelia
Get to know the history of Petrozavodsk, as well as its modern appearance
The Pearl of Zaonezhye
You will visit the open-air museum of wooden architecture
An ancient volcano
You will see frozen lava, volcanic rocks and amazing landscapes

Itinerary

  • Day 1 - A tour of Petrozavodsk. A trip to Kizhi Island

    Upon arrival of train No. 18, a meeting with a guide at the Petrozavodsk railway station, a sign "Colors of the North".

    Breakfast in a cafe in the city.

    A bus sightseeing tour of Petrozavodsk and a walking tour of the unique open-air museum of modern art (an exhibition of sculptures on the embankment of Lake Onega).

    During the tour, you will get acquainted with the history of the city, as well as its modern appearance.

    A trip by "comet" to Kizhi Island (1 hour 20 min. along Lake Onega. 4 hours on the island).

    Kizhi Island is the pearl of Zaonezhye, located among the Kizhi skerries.

    The main attraction of the island is the museum of wooden architecture, in the center of which is the ensemble of the Kizhi churchyard.

    During the tour of the island, you will visit a traditional peasant's house, learn a lot about Karelian crafts and traditions, listen to the bells and see one of the main Orthodox shrines of the Russian North — the Church of the Resurrection of Lazarus.

    Return to Petrozavodsk.

    Accommodation at the hotel.

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  • Day 2 - The Shungite Center. Mount Sampo. The resort "Marcial Waters". The ancient volcano Girvas. Kivach Nature Reserve
  • Day 3 - Free day. Additional tour
  • Day 4 - Karelian village of Kindasovo
Difficulty
Suitable for everyone

Accommodation

Accommodation
  • Hotel
    3 nights
Comfort
  • Upscale

The tour includes accommodation in a hotel.

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

HotelStandard room, 
The Petra 3* Hotel
Comfort room, 
The Petra 3* Hotel
Double room with amenities36 40038 100
Single Room with Amenities46 40050 100
Additional place30 20030 200

Discount for children under 16 years of age — 2,400 rubles.

The Petra Hotel 3 nights

The Petra Hotel is located in the center of Petrozavodsk, in a historic building.

A small number of rooms will allow you to enjoy your stay in a homely and cozy atmosphere. The rooms are equipped with air conditioning, a TV, a refrigerator and a private bathroom. A work area is installed, bottled water is offered, a hairdryer, and Wi-Fi is available on site.

On the ground floor there is a gastrobar "BOTTEGA", which serves dishes from Europe, Italy, Asia and the Middle East. Complex breakfasts can be ordered.

There are various parks and squares, pharmacies and shops nearby. The distance to Besovets airport is 14.4 km, to the railway station — 0.4 km.

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Tour conditions

Group
up to 50 tourists
Minimum age
1 years old
Duration
4 days 3 nights
Group meets at
Petrozavodsk

Included in price

  • accommodation in the selected hotel;
  • sightseeing, transport services;
  • nutrition:
    • Day 1: Breakfast;
    • Day 2: Breakfast, lunch;
    • Day 3: Breakfast;
    • Day 4: Breakfast;
  • entrance tickets to museums.

Paid extra

  • air and railway tickets to Petrozavodsk and back;
  • excursion to the Ruskeala Mountain Park and Ladoga skerries (reservation in advance, payment is possible on site):
    • adult — 4,000 rubles/person.;
    • child under 16 years old, student, pensioner — 3,500 rubles/person.;
  • meals not specified in the tour program.

It's important to know

Personal equipment you need for the tour
  • an identity document in an airtight package (for children — a birth certificate).
  • compulsory medical insurance policy;
  • comfortable shoes — sneakers or sneakers;
  • waterproof, windproof jacket;
  • raincoat;
  • a warm sweater or a warm tracksuit (sweatshirt, pants);
  • sports trousers;
  • lightweight headdress;
  • bathing suit;
  • sunglasses;
  • personal hygiene items: soap, towel, toothbrush and toothpaste;
  • repellents and remedies for mosquito and tick bites;
  • personal first aid kit;
  • photo and video equipment and sealed packaging for them in case of rain;
  • a small backpack (20-30 l).
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Reviews

  • K
    Konstantin
    26 Jul, 2024
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    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.
    26 Jul, 2024