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How to try everything at once? A comprehensive program for lovers of diversity, including communication with sled dogs with elements of canister therapy, trekking, a water trip and a jeep tour climbing the mystical mountain Vottovaara.

Picturesque places, close communication with animals, immersion in the water element and visiting little-explored territories are waiting for you.

The tour runs from May to September for groups of 2 people or more, arrivals are on Thursdays. It is possible to conduct a tour on request on dates convenient for you.

Location

Petrozavodsk
$1,102
+ tickets to the starting point of the tour
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Duration
4 days
3 nights
Departures
4 - 7 Jun
11 - 14 Jun
18 - 21 Jun
25 - 28 Jun
2 - 5 Jul
9 - 12 Jul
16 - 19 Jul
23 - 26 Jul
Or request private custom tour
Any dates between 1 May and 30 Sep are available.
Accommodation
  • Guest House
    2 nights
  • Tent
    1 night
Comfort
  • Basic
  • Basic+
Difficulty
Easy
Suitable for everyone
Group
From 2 to 5 tourists
Minimum age
5 years old
Group meet at
Petrozavodsk
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Weekdays: 8am - 8pm
Weekends: 8am - 7pm (GMT +3)
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Tour highlights

The legendary resort
You will get water in the health springs of the first Russian resort "Marcial waters"
An exciting master class
Take part in a master class by the campfire on cooking Karelian fish soup from red fish on cream
Expedition dogs
Get to know the cute inhabitants of the eco-complex, including huskies, malamutes and Chukchi sled dogs.
Water trip
You will become a participant in an exciting rafting trip along Shuya
Mystical Vottovaara
Climb the mountain and explore the Seida
Evening by the campfire
Stay in a field camp and spend the night in a tent.

Itinerary

  • Day 1 - Traveling with Northern sled dogs

    The tour starts with a meeting at Petrozavodsk Railway Station at 07:50.

    Transfer from Petrozavodsk to the eco—complex (30 km from Petrozavodsk - 45 min drive).

    Breakfast.

    Briefing, introduction of participants, safety briefing.

    Acquaintance with the expedition dogs of the eco-complex (huskies, malamutes, Chukchi sled dogs), guided tour.

    Dog care + selection of trekking equipment (a class with elements of canis therapy).

    A master class by the campfire with the preparation of lohikato — Karelian ear of red fish on cream + a samovar on cones with gates.

    Trekking for 2 hours in tandem with dogs along forest paths, including to the threshold of a Large Crowd.

    Dinner at the Polar Explorer's House with tasting of Karelian berry infusions.

    2 more photos
  • Day 2 - Water trip
  • Day 3 - The way to Vottovaara: 1000 Hares Valley, Sampo Mountain, Marcial Waters resort, Kivach Waterfall
  • Day 4 - Climbing Vottovaara and completing the program
Difficulty
Suitable for everyone

Accommodation

Accommodation
  • Guest House
    2 nights
  • Tent
    1 night
Comfort
  • Basic
  • Basic+

The tour includes accommodation in a guest house (2 nights) and in a tent (1 night).

The cost of the tour:

  • adult — 79,900 rubles/person;
  • child from 5 to 11 years old inclusive (accompanied by parents) - 47,500 rubles/person.
Guest House 2 nights
3 more photos
Tent 1 night

Tour conditions

Group
From 2 to 5 tourists
Minimum age
5 years old
Duration
4 days 3 nights
Group meets at
Petrozavodsk

Included in price

  • accommodation in guest houses and tents;
  • meals specified in the program (3 times a day);
  • provision of necessary equipment;
  • support of professional instructors;
  • transfers from/to Petrozavodsk + en route to Mount Vottovaara and back;
  • collective insurance.

Paid extra

  • air and railway tickets to Petrozavodsk and back.

It's important to know

Personal equipment you need for the tour
  • in dry weather: sneakers, crocs;
  • In the rain: boots/boots;
  • hats;
  • change of clothes and shoes;
  • several pairs of socks;
  • spirals or mosquito repellents;
  • matches or lighters;
  • headlamps;
  • hermetic covers for the phone;
  • personal first aid kit;
  • backpacks;
  • external battery (power bank);
  • hygiene products.
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Dates and Prices

  • Individual dates available on request
    1 May – 30 Sep
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  • $1,102
    4 – 7 Jun 4 days 3 nights
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  • $1,102
    11 – 14 Jun 4 days 3 nights
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  • $1,102
    18 – 21 Jun 4 days 3 nights
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  • $1,102
    25 – 28 Jun 4 days 3 nights
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  • $1,102
    2 – 5 Jul 4 days 3 nights
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