The colors of the North. Karelia

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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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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
Breakfast in the hotel cafe.
Visit to the Shungite Center.
You will get acquainted with the mysterious mineral, here you will learn about the properties of shungite and its application, visit the shungite relaxation room, rest in which will give you an incredible charge of living energy.
After that, we will treat you to Karelian ivan tea.
Visit to the Sampo mountain.
Mount Sampo in Karelia is considered a place of power and impresses with its beauty.
Sampo Mountain is small in height, it is not difficult to climb, and the view from the top is amazing.
Excursion to the first Russian resort "Marcial Waters".
The main object of the exhibition is the Church of the Apostle Peter, an architectural monument of the Peter the Great era.
The building was built in 1721 by order of Peter the Great, perhaps even according to his design and drawings.
This church is the only architectural monument preserved from the buildings of the resort of Peter the Great and associated with the stay of the tsar in the region.
A unique opportunity to taste the healing water from 3 springs known since the time of Peter I.
Visit the ancient Girvas volcano.
Fortunately, the volcano is no longer active, but we can see frozen lava, volcanic rocks and amazing landscapes.
Departure for a country trip to the Kivach Nature Reserve — the oldest in Russia and the first in Karelia.
During the tour of the reserve you will see the most famous waterfall of Karelia — Kivach and the arboretum of the famous Karelian birch and the Museum of nature.
Lunch is on the way.
Return to Petrozavodsk.
Free time.

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Day 3 - Free day. Additional tour
Breakfast in the hotel cafe.
Free day.
Excursion for an additional fee:
Transfer to the most beautiful corner of Karelia — Northern Ladoga region (260 km, 4 hours on the way), Ruskeala Mountain Park.
On the way, stop at the observation deck at the Ahinkoski waterfalls, where footage from the film "And the Dawns are quiet here" was shot (if technically possible).
Upon arrival at the Ruskeala Mountain Park, there will be a ground tour "The Road of Mountain Masters".
The old and abandoned quarry of stone mining, which was developed for almost three centuries, is now equipped for tourists to visit.
You will see a unique creation — a huge bowl carved by human hands in an array of marble formations, which stretches from north to south for 456 m, and its width is 109 m.
Take a walk along the extraordinary lake, which is framed by gentle and steep cliffs of light gray marble, reaching a height of 25 m above the water mirror.
Free time in the mountain park.
For an additional fee. For a fee, you can eat at the cafe of the Mountain Park.
Transfer to Sortavala.
Departure to the Ladoga skerries.
A weekend boat trip along the Ladoga skerries is a great opportunity to forget about the hustle and bustle of the city, be alone with the amazing nature of the North, enjoy the extraordinary diversity of the natural landscape of the Northern Ladoga region, where sandy and pebble beaches alternate with huge boulders covered with "ram's foreheads" and steep cliffs, forming landscapes of extraordinary beauty.
The route is circular, passes around the island of Kivisaari, Laivatsaari, Karnetsaari with a landing on the island of Honkasalo with a visit to the viewpoints of the open Ladoga.
Return to Petrozavodsk (about 4 hours on the way).
Free time.
Special price when buying a tour: adults — 4,000 rubles/person, children under 16 years old, students, pensioners — 3,500 rubles/person.

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Day 4 - Karelian village of Kindasovo
Breakfast in the hotel cafe.
Check-out before 12:00 p.m., check-out with your belongings.
Departure to the amazing Karelian village of Kindasovo, the first mention of which is recorded in the books of 1496.
The main local population is a nation with a cute name "Karelian people".
The village stands on the banks of the beautiful Shuya River.
After the tour of the village, you will have a master class on playing traditional Karelian shepherd musical instruments (torvi, pili).
Everyone will be warmed by branded Kindasa tea brewed in the purest spring water with Karelian herbs, and Karelian pies.
Return to Petrozavodsk.
The duration of the tour is about 5 hours.
Transfer to the railway station.

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Difficulty

For any person

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.:

Hotel	Standard room, *The Petra 3 Hotel**	Comfort room, *The Petra 3 Hotel**
Double room with amenities	36 400	38 100
Single Room with Amenities	46 400	50 100
Additional place	30 200	30 200

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

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

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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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