To Karelia for the June holidays

Embark on an exciting 4-day journey among picturesque landscapes and unique attractions.

You will find the legendary Kizhi Island, a meeting with huskies, rafting on the Shuya River, culinary secrets of Karelian gates, the beauty of the Ruskeala Mountain Park and Ladoga skerries, as well as the Girvas volcano, the Paaso and Sampo mountains, and the majestic Kivach waterfall.

Discover the magic of Karelia!

Location

Republic of Karelia, Petrozavodsk
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Duration
4 Days
3 Nights
Departures
  • Group departures
    • 12 – 15 June
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Accommodation
  • Hotel
    3 nights
Comfort
  • Upscale
Difficulty
Easy
Suitable for everyone
Group
From 8 to 15 tourists
Minimum age
2 years old
Group meet at
Republic of Karelia, Petrozavodsk
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Weekends: 8am - 7pm (GMT +3)
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Tour highlights

An unforgettable boat trip
Take a boat trip along the Ladoga skerries, admire the beauty and take a walk around the islands
Masterpieces of Kizhi Island
Take an excursion to the museum-reserve and see the pearl of Karelian wooden architecture.
Rafting
Take an exciting and safe rafting trip along the Shuya River. The route passes through a series of thresholds of the first and second difficulty categories, which will add to the thrill.
Culinary master class
You will learn how to make dough, stuffing and properly "pinch" the gates. And upon returning home, you can surprise your friends and family with a recipe and skills brought from Karelia.

Itinerary

  • Day 1 - Kizhi Island and the capital of Karelia — Petrozavodsk

    Arrival in Petrozavodsk by morning trains (until 10:00), gathering of the group at the main entrance to the railway station, a landmark guide with a sign.

    Breakfast in the restaurant.

    Sightseeing tour of Petrozavodsk with a walk along the Onega Embankment, an open–air museum where the alley of modern art is located.

    You will see beautiful monuments, unusual art objects and avant-garde sculptures presented to Petrozavodsk by the twin cities.

    Transfer to the passenger port.

    A trip by meteor to Kizhi Island. You will cover about 70 km on the water surface of the great Onega Lake.

    You will be amazed by the blue and boundless expanses of It, and you will understand why in Karelian folklore it is often called the sea and even the ocean.

    Meeting with the museum guide on the island, the beginning of the tour of the main exhibition "Masterpieces of Kizhi Island". 68 monuments of traditional wooden architecture are collected here in the open air.

    You will see the foundation of the museum collection — the ensemble of the Kizhi Pogost, which is included in the UNESCO World Cultural and Natural Heritage List.

    The pearl of the collection is rightfully considered to be the 22nd Transfiguration Church (1714), 37 meters high!

    You will have the opportunity to visit the equally picturesque winter church of the Intercession of the Virgin Mary and see the masterpieces of ancient Russian art.

    After the tour, be sure to take a picture between the mill and the Church of the Resurrection of Lazarus, it is from there that you can see the ensemble in which both churches merge together!

    In your free time, you can have lunch at the restaurant on the island, drink tea with a gate, buy souvenirs and stroll around the island, enjoying the peaceful atmosphere.

    Transfer back to the Meteor in Petrozavodsk.

    Check-in at the Piter Inn 4* hotel in standard rooms.

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  • Day 2 - Master class, excursion to the husky kennel, rafting on the Shuya River
  • Day 3 - Marble Canyon tour in Ruskeala Mountain Park. Mount Paaso and a trip to Ladoga skerries
  • Day 4 - Mount Sampo. Kivach Nature Reserve. Girvas Volcano
Difficulty
Suitable for everyone
Tour organizer's comments

The tour includes long-distance bus crossings, boat trips to the islands, and long walks.

Accommodation

Accommodation
  • Hotel
    3 nights
Comfort
  • Upscale

The tour includes a 3-night stay at the hotel.

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

  • 56,900 rubles/adult – when staying in a double room;
  • 66,300 rubles/adult – when staying in a single room;
  • 49,500 rubles/adult – when staying in an additional place.

Discount for children under 16 – 2,500 rubles.

The discount for pensioners is 1000 rubles.

Children receive a discount if they have a copy of their birth certificate.

If there is a group of 10 people or more. The tour can be arranged on any convenient dates upon request.

Peter Inn Hotel 3 nights

The Peter Inn Hotel is conveniently located in the center of Petrozavodsk and offers its guests high standards of service and a wide range of services. The reception is open 24 hours a day.

The rooms are bright rooms that are decorated in a modern style. Functional furniture and new appliances are installed in each category. 

Meals are served in the restaurant, which serves local, Bavarian and international cuisine. There is also a sushi bar and a lounge cafe on site.

Business meetings, conferences and trainings are held in the equipped conference hall. The staff will organize a business meeting of any format and will take into account all the details and nuances.

Besovets International Airport is 17 kilometers away from the hotel.

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Tour conditions

Group
From 8 to 15 tourists
Minimum age
2 years old
Duration
4 days 3 nights
Group meets at
Republic of Karelia, Petrozavodsk

Included in price

  • accommodation at the hotel "Piter Inn" 4* (3 nights);
  • meals according to the program: 4 breakfasts, 3 lunches;
  • tour service and all entrance tickets according to the program;
  • tour guide services;
  • transportation services;
  • "Meteor" tickets to Kizhi Island;
  • additional medical insurance for tourists during the tour.

Paid extra

  • by air or railway to Petrozavodsk and back;
  • meals not specified in the program;
  • personal expenses.

It's important to know

Are plane/train 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.

Are there any possible changes in the program?

Dates and Prices

  • $704
    12 – 15 Jun 4 days 3 nights
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Reviews

  • VE
    Viktor Egorkin
    about provider
    7 Apr, 2025
    The tour was well organized. We received all the necessary information in a timely manner — including the contract, payment details, voucher, and contact information for the tour coordinators and guides. All of our inquiries were answered promptly, and everything ran smoothly without any issues.
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