Three days in Karelia. Weekend Tour

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On this trip, you will have a rest and get acquainted with the amazing northern region! You will immerse yourself in the fascinating Karelian nature, culture and history in an easy and pleasant mini-group format.

You will visit the capital of Karelia and learn the history of the city from the reign of Peter the Great to the present day, make friends with a charming breed of husky dogs, try Karelian cuisine and cook a traditional dish with your own hands.

And also visit the oldest Russian resort, taste the water from three healing springs and admire the fascinating waterfalls and the beauty of nature of the oldest Karelian nature reserve.

Location

Republic of Karelia, Petrozavodsk

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Tour highlights

Karelian melodies and everyday life

You will hear live folk music and learn the peculiarities of the life and way of life of the indigenous people

The beauty of the Kivach Nature Reserve

Admire the famous waterfall and take great photos from the observation decks

Getting to know the mineral

See and touch the unique Karelian mineral shungite, as well as visit a healing cave made of it

Mineral water tasting

At the oldest resort, you will taste mineral waters with a high concentration of active iron

Communication with friendly huskies

On the territory of Karjala Park you will be greeted by amazingly trusting and friendly husky dogs with joyful muzzles and colorful eyes

Master class on wickets

Under the guidance of the chef, learn how to cook wickets - small open pies made of rye dough

Itinerary

Day 1 - A tour of Petrozavodsk. Kindasovo village
Arrival in Petrozavodsk by morning trains.
The meeting at the train station is before 10:00, but we recommend arriving before 08:00 in order to catch the program from the very beginning.
The group gathers at the main entrance to the railway station, where you will be met by a guide.
For those arriving by night trains — transfer to the hotel and early check-in. Please provide the train number and arrival time when booking the tour.
08:00-09:00 Breakfast in the restaurant.
09:00–11:00 Getting to know the capital of Karelia is a sightseeing tour "From the history of Petrozavodsk".
You will find an interesting immersion in the history of the city from the reign of Peter the Great to the present day.
You will walk along the beautiful old squares and avenues, take a lot of photos at art objects and monuments in the open-air museum on the famous Onega Embankment.
11:30-13:00 Interactive entertainment program in the Karelian village of Kindasovo.
Here you will hear for the first time how the beautiful Karelian language and music sounds on the fabulous Karelian instrument — the kantel. You will see a real watermill and learn the secrets of the mill business.
You will be amused by local traditions, tales and games, and fragrant tea with local pastries will beautifully and deliciously complete this unusual immersion in the Karelian flavor.
14:00 Return to Petrozavodsk and accommodation in a 3* hotel.

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Day 2 - Karjala Park: forest, river, gates, huskies
Breakfast.
11:00 Departure to the Karjala Park tourist complex.
11:30 a.m. A master class on cooking wickets under the guidance of a chef.
Surely you have already heard about one of the business cards of Karelia — gates. Today we will try to cook them with our own hands.
You will learn how to prepare the dough, filling and properly "pinch" the gates. And upon returning home, you will be able to surprise your friends and family with a recipe and skills brought from Karelia.
12:30 Excursion to the husky kennel.
One of the best husky kennels in Karelia is located here in Karjala Park. Each kennel dog is not only with its own external features, but also with its own character.
You will hear an interesting story from a cabin instructor about each inhabitant of the kennel, learn the history of the breed, the features of breeding and maintenance.
13:30 Lunch with elements of Karelian cuisine in an ethnic plague.
15:30 Return to Petrozavodsk.
On request, for an additional fee, riding ATVs or snowmobiles (according to the season and technical capabilities) along the forest highway along the Shuya River. The cost is from 1,700 rubles/person. Please specify the details when booking.

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Day 3 - The resort "Marcial waters". The Kivach Nature Reserve. Shungite Center
07:00-09:00 Room release after breakfast. You will have a busy day in nature.
09:00-11:00 Short drive to the north and the first stop is the resort "Marcial waters".
This is the first Russian resort, which was founded by Peter the Great on the basis of ferruginous mineral springs. In the middle of the last century, a museum dedicated to the history of the resort was opened.
You will visit the Church of St. Peter the Apostle of the VIII century, the caretaker's house with a unique historical exposition and taste the water from three healing springs.
11:00-13:00 Drive to the Kivach Nature Reserve. The magical natural fusion of water and stone impresses everyone who comes here to touch the elements.
You will have the opportunity to admire the waterfall and take great photos from three viewing platforms.
During a tour of the cozy Nature Museum located in the reserve, you will learn about the historical past of the waterfall, consider the exposition of the animal and plant world of the area.
In the protected arboretum, in addition to other unique trees, you will see the famous Karelian birch. And you will also have the opportunity to walk among the ancient trees and enjoy the purity of the Karelian air
13:30-14:30 Lunch at the cafe.
15:30-16:30 On the way back to Petrozavodsk, we will stop at the Shungite Center.
Shungite is a unique mineral that is mined in Karelia. You will learn about its properties, see the stone processing process, and after tea you will be able to buy souvenirs.
17:00 Transfer to the railway station.

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Difficulty

Suitable for everyone

Tour organizer's comments

Short-distance walks around the sights of Karelia are waiting for you.

Accommodation

Hotel

2 nights

Comfort

Midscale

Accommodation in Petrozavodsk in 3* hotels in rooms of the selected category.

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

Placement option	Cost
Accommodation in a double room	29 000
Accommodation in a single room	33 000
Placement in an additional place	26 800

Discount for children under 16 years of age — 2,000 rubles.
Provided with a copy of the birth certificate.

If desired, you can extend the tour for 1 day with the inclusion of an excursion to the Ruskeala Mountain Park. The cost of the tour for 1 person for 4 days:

Placement option	Cost
Accommodation in a double room	38 400
Accommodation in a single room	44 500
Placement in an additional place	35 100

Discount for children under 16 years of age — 1,500 rubles.
Additionally included: 1 night at the hotel, entrance fees to the Ruskeala Mountain Park, Marble Canyon tour, transfer, guide escort.

Petrozavodsk Hotel

High-quality service and comfortable accommodation are waiting for travelers at the Petrozavodsk Hotel. High-speed internet is available to guests. You can park your car in the spacious parking lot. A transfer service is available for an additional fee.

The number of rooms is represented by several categories. The accommodation options have everything you need to make even a long vacation feel homely. Some have a private bathroom with high-quality plumbing.

For self-catering, there is a shared kitchen with a fridge, microwave and electric kettle.

Within walking distance there are several museums, shops, cafes and bars, souvenir shops, public transport stops and many other places that can be visited by the whole family.

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Another option

Onega Castle Hotel

The Onega Castle Hotel is located in Petrozavodsk on the shore of Lake Onega, which is visible from the hotel windows.

The reception is open 24 hours a day. There is a sauna and a font. Lenin Avenue is a few minutes' walk away.

The interiors of the Onega Castle Hotel are inspired by ancient drawings of the peoples of Karelia. The rooms have wooden floors and the interior is decorated in warm red and white tones. Amenities include a refrigerator and flat-screen TVs.

The Onega Castle Hotel has a rustic-style restaurant with wooden furniture. Dishes of European, Russian and Karelian cuisine are served with fresh draft beer and hot drinks. A buffet breakfast is served every morning.

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The Prionezhsky Hotel

The Prionezhsky Hotel is located on the shore of Lake Onega.

It offers a sauna and free Wi-Fi in all areas. All rooms are equipped with air conditioning and a private bathroom with a hairdryer. Ironing facilities are provided.

The restaurant at the Prionezhsky Club Hotel serves Russian and European cuisine in a relaxed atmosphere. The hotel's bar serves cocktails and soft drinks.

Guests can swim in the indoor pool or relax in the sauna for an additional fee.

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The Ladoga Hotel

Ladoga Hotel is located in Petrozavodsk.

Facilities include a sauna, a hot tub, a hammam and an indoor pool. It offers free Wi-Fi and private parking on site.

The rooms have a work space, a minibar and a flat-screen TV. The bathrooms are equipped with a hairdryer.

The hotel has a 24-hour front desk

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Ilma Hotel

Ilma is a small hotel located in the center of Petrozavodsk, a 10-minute walk from the central square and a 2-minute walk from Alexander Nevsky Cathedral.

It offers free Wi-Fi and a 24-hour front desk.

The bright rooms are decorated in a modern style. All rooms are equipped with a flat—screen TV. Each room also has a private bathroom.

A variety of cafes and restaurants can be found within a 5-minute walk of the hotel.

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Hotel "Zarechnaya"

Located in the greenest area of Petrozavodsk, less than 2 km from Lake Onega, Zarechnaya Hotel offers spacious rooms with free Wi-Fi. Free private parking is available.

The carpeted rooms in the renovated two-storey building feature a flat-screen TV, a work desk and a private bathroom.

Other amenities include a bathrobe with slippers, an iron, an electric kettle and a refrigerator.

A buffet breakfast is served every morning in the breakfast room. In the evening, guests can relax and socialize in a cafe with an LCD TV and karaoke.

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Another option

The White Nights Hotel

The White Nights Hotel is located in Petrozavodsk on Khalturina Street. Guests who arrived by car can leave it in the parking lot, and for other residents there is a taxi service.

The number of rooms is represented by 45 rooms, which are divided into categories. All of them differ in roominess and comfort, but despite this, each one contains the necessary equipment and high-quality furniture that are suitable even for long-term stays and vacations. Each room has a private bathroom. It is equipped with a shower cabin and a bathroom.

Hearty and delicious breakfasts are served in the restaurant in the morning, and lunch and dinner can be ordered for an additional fee. You can also eat in nearby public catering establishments of different classes.

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Another option

The Lahti Hotel

The Lahti Hotel is located in the center of Petrozavodsk.

The hotel is located in a quiet location next to the city Anchor Park in a separate historical building of the "Port Office" with its own territory.

The hotel is decorated in a nautical style and assumes many stylized interior attributes related to this theme (boats, oars, anchors, themed posters and posters) and takes into account the atmospheric history of the territory of the Petrozavodsk cargo port and the history of the building itself.

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Tour conditions

Group

up to 15 tourists

Minimum age

3 years old

Duration

3 days 2 nights

Group meets at

Republic of Karelia, Petrozavodsk

Included in price

accommodation in rooms of the selected category in a 3* hotel (2 nights);
meals according to the program: 3 breakfasts, 2 lunches;
rental of transport and all transfers according to the program;
sightseeing tour of Petrozavodsk with a visit to the Onega embankment;
interactive program in the village of Kindasovo;
Husky Kennel tour;
culinary master class on wickets;
entrance fee and tour of the Kivach Nature Reserve: sightseeing of the waterfall, arboretum and nature museum;
visit to the Marcial Waters resort;
visit to the "Shungite Center";
excursion service according to the program and the services of an accompanying guide;
health and life insurance for tourists.

Paid extra

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

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

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Three days in Karelia. Weekend Tour

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