The winter Karelian saga. Railway cruise

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Tired of the hustle and bustle of the city? Do you dream of plunging into the atmosphere of exquisite northern nature, where every landscape is a masterpiece, and every moment is filled with harmony and grandeur? Then this tour is exactly what you were looking for!

You will immerse yourself in the world of magnificent marble canyons, waterfalls, ancient settlements and a cozy Karelian city where time passes slowly and the beauty of the surrounding world is fascinating.

Location

Moscow

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Tour highlights

A fascinating mountain park

You will see the Marble Canyon, a masterpiece created by nature and human hands.

The charm of Sortavala

Immerse yourself in the atmosphere of an ancient Karelian city, where every house is a "rune" (history) carved into wood, and every stone holds the secrets of centuries.

Traveling by retro train

Embark on a real journey through time, where every minute is filled with the exquisite charm of the past.

Itinerary

Day 1 - Departure of the train from Moscow
18:45 Departure from Moscow by comfortable double-decker train No. 160 from Leningradsky railway Station.
Please note! The tour will take place on a regular train.
Sit in a cozy compartment and allow yourself to relax, enjoying the anticipation of a great trip.
Day 2 - Tour of Sortavala. Ruskeala Mountain Park. Akhinkoski Waterfalls. Paaso Mountain
08:25 Arrival in Sortavala— the pearl of the Northern Ladoga region.
Our guide will meet you, and you will immediately plunge into the atmosphere of an ancient Karelian city, where every house is a "Rune" (story) carved into wood, and every stone holds the secrets of centuries.
08:30-10:30 Sightseeing tour of Sortavala.
Narrow streets decorated with carved architraves, ancient buildings that seem to have descended from paintings by artists — all this will take you to an era where time slows down.
You will learn how the "Karelians", the indigenous inhabitants of this region, lived, and feel their tenacity and resilience in the face of harsh but majestic nature.
10:57 Departure by the Ruskeala Express retro train. This is not just a trip, but a real journey through time, where every minute is filled with the exquisite charm of the past.
12:05 Arrival at Ruskeala Mountain Park. The Marble Canyon is waiting for you — a masterpiece created by nature and human hands.
Sheer cliffs reflected in emerald waters, tunnels that hold the secrets of centuries — here every corner breathes grandeur and harmony.
You will hear the "stone singing" (as the locals call the echo in the canyon), and you will feel time freeze so that you can enjoy this moment.
12:30 Marble Canyon tour. You will learn how marble was quarried for St. Isaac's Cathedral and the Marble Palace, stroll through the "Dry Tunnel" and see how craftsmen create unique souvenirs from stone, turning it into works of art.
Please note! A visit to Mount Paaso and the Ahinkoski waterfalls is scheduled only for arrivals on 04.01.26. For departures until 19.12.25, the program does not include waterfalls and Paaso.
For trips before 12/19/25, the program is adapted for a short daylight period with an emphasis on evening lighting of the Marble Canyon. Free time in Ruskeala Mountain Park. Return to Sortavala railway station. 20:52 Departure of the train to Moscow.
17:00 Transfer to the Akhinkoski waterfalls. Everyone knows these places from the movie "And the dawns here are quiet."
Walk across suspension bridges over swirling streams, breathe in the fresh air filled with the scent of pine needles, and enjoy the power of nature.
Here you will feel the "Karelian saga" — the quiet but powerful energy of this region.
18:50 Climb to Paaso mountain.
From the top there is a magnificent view of the endless forests and lakes of Karelia, as if created by the brush of a great artist. And the illumination of the trail will add magic to your journey.
You will see the "Karelian sky" — as pure and deep as the soul of this region.
19:50 Return to Sortavala railway station.
20:52 Departure of the train to Moscow.

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Day 3 - Arrival of the train to Moscow
09:08 Arrival in Moscow.
You will return home with vivid impressions, photos and souvenirs that will remind you of your trip.

Difficulty

Suitable for everyone

Accommodation

Train

2 nights

Comfort

Midscale

The tour includes accommodation in a four-person compartment.

The accommodation in the four-person compartment is mixed.

Purchase of an additional seat in a four–seater compartment - 10,000 rubles.

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

Category	Four-seater compartment
For adults	27 900
For children under 9 years old inclusive	26 100

Accommodation in a four-person compartment is provided during the tour.

4-seater compartment (2 lower + 2 upper shelves), amenities per carriage.

Tour conditions

Group

up to 50 tourists

Duration

3 days 2 nights

Group meets at

Moscow

Included in price

travel in the "coupe" carriage category on the route Moscow – Sortavala / Sortavala – Moscow;
Sortavala City Walking Tour;
travel by the Ruskeala Express retro train on the Sortavala – Ruskeala Mountain Park route;
entrance ticket to Ruskeala Mountain Park;
Marble Canyon tour program;
entrance tickets to the territory of the Akhinkoski waterfalls;
entrance tickets to the territory of Mount Paaso.

Paid extra

air and railway tickets to Moscow and back;
personal expenses;
nutrition;
Underground Ruskeala tour program;
purchase of an additional seat in a four–seater compartment - 10,000 rubles.;
trolls (zip-line).

It's important to know

Starting from November 13, the routes to the long-distance platforms of the Leningradsky Railway Station will change.

As part of the renovation of Leningradsky Railway Station, we are starting work on the platforms and the distribution area connecting the station building with the platforms.

What will change:

diagrams of access to long-distance trains and Peregrine Falcons departing from Leningradsky railway Station and exit to the city for passengers arriving there;
The large screening pavilion will be closed.

Two temporary pavilions will be opened to organize the inspection – to the right and to the left of the tracks.:

from the side of Komsomolskaya Square passage, a little further than the usual exit to the platforms;
from the Yaroslavsky railway station and the lobby of the Komsomolskaya metro station, it will be accessible to passengers with limited mobility, and the lift is equipped with a ramp.

The routes to the platforms for commuter trains will not change.

Taking into account the possible intersection of passenger flows upon arrival and departure of several trains at once, please arrive at boarding in advance!

Physical training.

On some routes, climbing heights, long walks and being outdoors are possible to complete the experience. In such situations, it may require some physical effort, comfortable and appropriate to the weather and terrain, reliable shoes and clothing.

Insurance during the trip.

We recommend that you take out medical insurance for the entire duration of your trip. According to the rules of railway transportation, the availability of medical insurance is not necessary — the participants themselves determine the degree of their protection.

Attention! Being at high altitudes can cause oxygen starvation, changes in cardiovascular pressure, and other acute conditions. People suffering from cardiovascular diseases, as well as children under 3 years of age, are not recommended to climb to high altitudes.

Epidemiological measures.

Please note that due to possible complications of the epidemiological situation, restrictive measures may be introduced in certain countries and regions of Russia. When planning your trips, we ask you to independently monitor the introduction of restrictive measures and anti-epidemic requirements in the territory of the city or region to which you intend to travel.

Important! In case of violation of restrictive measures, including due to non-compliance with sanitary and epidemiological norms and rules of conduct established in the cities of the tour, and/or exclusion from events included in the tour program as a result, the organizer is not responsible.

Take with you: The original of the Russian Federation passport or other document (for children under 14 years old — the original of the birth certificate / passport);

Recommendations for nonresident tourists: at the end of the tour, we recommend purchasing tickets for the next trip to the place of residence with a time reserve (at least 3 hours). This is due to possible changes in the movement of tourist transport, including weather conditions and unforeseen circumstances beyond the control of the company.

It is impossible to know in advance whether passengers can board and disembark at non-fixed stops, upon arrival at which the tour service is provided (there may be parking on the train, but boarding/disembarking may not be allowed. There are various reasons for this. For example, the length of the platform does not allow, the train is on the sidings, and there is basically no platform.). The tour operator is not responsible for boarding and disembarking passengers when the train stops without sightseeing services.
Tourists can join the tourist route on any part of it, where there is a train parking with an excursion day service. But without recalculating the cost of the tour in terms of railway transportation. Since a cruise train ticket is issued from the start point of the tour to the end point of the tour, there will be no recalculation of the cost of railway travel in this case. For sightseeing days when tourists will not be present on excursions, we will recalculate the cost.
In a 4-seater compartment for two people, top+bottom accommodation is provided. Placement on the two lower shelves is possible only in a 2-seater compartment or a ST.
The purchase of the fourth seat in the compartment is optional, accommodation with check-in is possible.
Tours on the territory of the Russian Federation do not imply the presence of a notarized consent from one of the parents / legal representative for the child's trip accompanied by a third party. However, we recommend a handwritten consent from one of the parents /legal representatives to make a decision if medical care is needed for the child + a copy of the first page and the page with the registration of the parent / legal representative giving the handwritten consent.
Smoking is prohibited on the train (both electronic and plain cigarettes; a fine of 1,500 to 2,500 rubles). You can smoke in the train parking lots, if possible, get off the train in smoking areas specially designated on the platforms.
The tour operator issues railway tickets at a tariff without carrying animals (for group railway transportation of tourists, this tariff is not possible for registration). In addition, it is not allowed to enter the tour bus with animals (there may be allergies in the group). Pets are also not allowed to enter the museums.

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