The soul of Karelia: an ethno-weekend with a Karelian accent

An exciting journey to beautiful Karelia, where ancient traditions, distinctive culture and hospitality of the northern region are combined with the amazing beauty of nature. 

You will get acquainted with colorful villages, taste national dishes and be able to feel the special atmosphere of places where time seems to slow down. On this trip you will find Kindasovo, the famous "capital of Karelian humor", a Kinerma with an ancient chapel and Shamozero hospitality in the village of Rubchoila. 

A trip to the legendary Kizhi Island across the expanses of Lake Onega will be a special experience. A sightseeing tour will introduce you to iconic places, and free time will allow you to explore the island on your own.

Location

Petrozavodsk
from
$417
+ tickets to the starting point of the tour
No need to pay now
Duration
2 days
1 night
Departures
29 - 30 Jul
30 - 31 Jul
5 - 6 Aug
6 - 7 Aug
12 - 13 Aug
13 - 14 Aug
19 - 20 Aug
20 - 21 Aug
Comfort
  • Basic+
Difficulty
Moderate
Involves moderate physical activity
Group
Up to 50 tourists
Minimum age
5 years old
Group meet at
Petrozavodsk
Contact the tour coordinator
Weekdays: 8am - 8pm
Weekends: 8am - 7pm (GMT +3)
Or text us in messengers

Tour highlights

Impressive Kizhi
As the guide tells you, you will reach the high wooden walls of the Kizhi churchyard and look into the Church of the Intercession of the Blessed Virgin Mary.
A special atmosphere
Enjoy the taste of hot cocktails and national dishes, as well as sincere conversations
The Soul of Karelia
Take a break from the hustle and bustle of the city in hospitable Karelian villages

Itinerary

  • Day 1 - Arrival in Petrozavodsk. Karelian villages

    We recommend taking tickets for trains arriving before 08:00.

    08:00 Meeting at Petrozavodsk railway station.

    09:00 Departure for the program. Our path lies where time slows down.

    Kindasovo is the capital of Karelian humor. Karelian Livviks will greet you in such a way that you will forget about all the city worries. We laugh at local tales, try our luck in Sami totem labyrinths, and learn to play shepherd's horns and kantel.

    Kinerma is a fairy tale come to life. The village is a monument of folk wooden architecture, where there are only 17 houses, and all of them are located in a circle. We will visit the chapel of the Smolensk Mother of God (it is more than 300 years old!), and the 15th-generation native hostess will tell about the life of peasants and the Finnish war.

    Rubchoila is Shamozersk hospitality.

    The main event of the day: we are invited to a huge hut of the XVIII century for a traditional Karelian lunch. Hot wickets, national dishes and heartfelt conversations.

    The lunch will be accompanied by a performance by a folklore ensemble — Karelian songs penetrate into the very heart. After that, a walk through the original village and a visit to the chapel of John the Baptist in the sacred grove.

    18:00 Return to Petrozavodsk. Check-in at the hotel.

    Free evening. Take a walk along the Onega embankment — there are amazing sunsets here!

    2 more photos
  • Day 2 - Kizhi. Completion of the program
Difficulty
Involves moderate physical activity
Tour organizer's comments

The route is not difficult and requires special training.

Accommodation

Comfort
  • Basic+

The tour includes accommodation in a hotel in Petrozavodsk. Priority hotels in the program: "Cosmos" and "Frigate". If there are no available places in these hotels, it is possible to check into the following hotels: PiterInn, Petra, Severnaya, Bag of Impressions, Prionezhsky Hotel, Onega Castle.

The cost of the tour for 1 person:

  •  adult – 32,500 rubles.;
  •  children under 12 years old – 30,300 rubles.

Please note! The program runs approximately until 10/15/2026. The end date of the program is affected by the closing date of navigation on Lake Onega. 

Tour conditions

Group
up to 50 tourists
Minimum age
5 years old
Duration
2 days 1 night
Group meets at
Petrozavodsk

Included in price

  • bus transportation service;
  • accommodation in a city hotel 3-4*;
  • Meals: breakfast on the second day, Karelian lunch;
  • The guide's job;
  • meteor ride Petrozavodsk-Kizhi-Petrozavodsk;
  • Kizhi Island Entrance ticket;
  • sightseeing tour program on Kizhi Island.

Paid extra

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

It's important to know

Are plane tickets included in the price of the tour?

Air and railway tickets are not included in the price of the tour. You can purchase them yourself or contact us for help.

Is insurance included in the price of the tour?
Are there any possible changes in the program?
What should I pay attention to?

Dates and Prices

  • $417
    29 – 30 Jul 2 days 1 night
    Submit request
    No need to pay now
  • $417
    30 – 31 Jul 2 days 1 night
    Submit request
    No need to pay now
  • $417
    5 – 6 Aug 2 days 1 night
    Submit request
    No need to pay now
  • $417
    6 – 7 Aug 2 days 1 night
    Submit request
    No need to pay now
  • $417
    12 – 13 Aug 2 days 1 night
    Submit request
    No need to pay now

Reviews Leave a review

No reviews yet