The magic of Winter Kizhi

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Karelia in winter is an amazing sight. In this tour you will have an excursion to the Kivach Nature Reserve, a visit to the first Russian resort Marcial Waters and a trip on khivus to Kizhi Island.

The journey promises to be exciting!

Location

Petrozavodsk

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Tour highlights

With a breeze on the ice of Lake Onega

Take a ride on a special hovercraft to Kizhi Island

Healing water

Taste the water from 4 springs at the Marcial Waters resort

Nature of Karelia

You will visit the Kivach Nature Reserve and see the largest plain waterfall in Europe

Itinerary

Day 1 - Kivach Nature Reserve and Marcial Waters
Arrival in Petrozavodsk.
A group meeting with a sign at the central entrance to the station from the platform (for groups from St. Petersburg, train No. 12, arrival 07:00, tourists are waiting for the arrival of train No. 18).
Buffet breakfast in the restaurant.
Departure for a country trip to the Kivach Nature Reserve with a visit to Europe's largest plain waterfall.
Inspection of the arboretum of Karelian birch.
Visit to the first Russian resort Marcial Waters, founded by Peter I, with tasting of water from 4 springs, inspection of the church of the Apostle Peter.
Stop at the art object "Valley of the Hares".
The Valley of Hares is a place that is open to both adults and children. And what can impress more than a rock with a thousand hares?
The artist Sergey Gapanovich set a goal to carve 1000 hares on a rock, now he has already managed to embody about 600 hares.
Everyone will find for themselves the reason why hares live in the valley, and perhaps they will want to become the owner of a new big-eared animal on the body of the rock.
Return to Petrozavodsk.
Accommodation at the hotel.
Lunch at the hotel restaurant.

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Day 2 - Kizhi Island
A buffet breakfast is served in the hotel restaurant.
Room release (items are handed over to the luggage room).
Transfer to the embankment of Lake Onega.
Departure from Petrozavodsk to Kizhi Island on the SVP "Khivus" (hovercraft) on the ice of a frozen lake.
The boat has a spacious interior, in which a comfortable temperature is maintained even in severe frosts.
The windows in the cabin are located around the perimeter, which gives a great view and allows all passengers to admire nature.
One-way travel time is 1 hour and 30 minutes. The total duration of the trip is up to 6 hours.
Arrival on the island, meeting with the guide.
Russian Russian wooden architecture. During the sightseeing tour of the island, you will get acquainted with the pearl of Russian wooden architecture — the Kizhi architectural ensemble, inspect the unique multi-headed temples and iconographic decoration of the Church of the Intercession of the Kizhi churchyard, visit the house of the Zaonezhsky peasant, learn how peasants lived in the Russian North, see the Church of the Resurrection of Lazarus — the oldest Orthodox shrine in Russia.
The program includes:
travel along the route: Petrozavodsk — O. Kizhi — Petrozavodsk;
sightseeing tour of the main exposition of the museum "Masterpieces of Kizhi Island".
Return to Petrozavodsk.
Dinner at the cafe.
Transfer to the railway station.
In February, the festival of ice and snow sculptures "Hyperborea" is held in Petrozavodsk. Tour participants will be able to visit the festival and enjoy snow and ice sculptures by artists from all over Russia. The festival is the largest winter event in Karelia. The dates of the festival will be determined later.

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Difficulty

For any person

Accommodation

Hotel

1 night

Comfort

Premium

The tour provides accommodation in a hotel in Petrozavodsk in rooms with amenities.

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

Hotel	2-bed accommodation	1-bed accommodation	An adult for an additional one. location	Children under 17 years old in the main place	Children for extra. location*
Peter Inn	25 200	26 700	24 300	24 800	23 400
"Severnaya"	25 100	26 500	24 800	24 200	23 500

*In the "Peter Inn" for an additional fee. the place accommodates children under 17 years old, in "Severnaya" — up to 14 years old.

The Peter Inn Hotel

Piter Inn Hotel is located in the center of Petrozavodsk, just a 2-minute walk from the central train station. It offers a 24-hour gym, free Wi-Fi and a 24-hour front desk.

Each room has a telephone, air conditioning, a TV with digital channels and a safe. The private bathroom is equipped with a hairdryer.

The Paulaner Restaurant with its own brewery serves Bavarian, local and international cuisine. The cafe serves European cuisine, desserts and coffee.

The hotel has conference facilities. Guests can make use of the laundry service.

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Another option

Severnaya Hotel

The Severnaya Hotel is located in the very center of Petrozavodsk, surrounded by the main attractions and infrastructure facilities. Guests can take advantage of high—quality service - free Wi-Fi, luggage storage and a gym.

The hotel offers cozy and modern rooms, which are fully equipped with everything you need. Each room has everything you need — ergonomic furniture, modern appliances and an individual bathroom. Regular cleaning is carried out everywhere.

Delicious and hearty breakfasts are served every morning, which are fully equipped with everything you need. There is also a restaurant consisting of several halls. Everything is prepared exclusively from fresh products.

There is a bus stop next to the hotel, as well as a museum of local lore and picturesque parks for long walks.

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Tour conditions

Group

up to 18 tourists

Minimum age

5 years old

Duration

2 days 1 night

Group meets at

Petrozavodsk

Included in price

transfers according to the program;
meals specified in the tour program:
- Day 1: Breakfast, lunch;
- Day 2: Breakfast, dinner;
guided tour service according to the program;
accommodation in rooms with amenities.

Paid extra

air and railway tickets to Petrozavodsk and back;
meals not specified in the tour program.

It's important to know

Comfortable winter clothes

insulated trousers;
warm sweater/fleece;
a warm jacket;
woolen hat;
gloves;
warm socks;
thermos for hot tea.

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