Treasures of the Karelian land

The North has always been famous for its rich history, cultural heritage and magnificent northern nature. 

If you are looking for an unforgettable experience, want to immerse yourself in a unique culture, enjoy the colors of diverse nature and experience the unique atmosphere of the northern summer, then welcome to Karelia!

Location

Petrozavodsk
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Duration
3 days
2 nights
Departures
6 - 8 Jun
12 - 14 Jun
20 - 22 Jun
27 - 29 Jun
4 - 6 Jul
11 - 13 Jul
18 - 20 Jul
25 - 27 Jul
Accommodation
  • Hotel
    2 nights
Comfort
  • Upscale
  • Premium
Difficulty
Easy
Suitable for everyone
Group
From 2 to 40 tourists
Minimum age
5 years old
Group meet at
Petrozavodsk
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Weekends: 8am - 7pm (GMT +3)
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Tour highlights

The power of shungite
Visit the unique facility where shungite products are made and taste fragrant ivan tea.
The famous mountain park
Get to know the unique natural landscapes
The mysterious island of Valaam
Take a guided tour of the central estate of the monastery with a visit to the Transfiguration Cathedral, the Assumption Church, chapels and cell buildings.

Itinerary

  • Day 1 - Excursion "Legends of the Salmi Strait". Marcial Waters. Kivach Waterfall

    Arrival in Petrozavodsk by train No. 018A. The guide greets the group with a sign on the platform at the building with a spire.

    Breakfast in the restaurant.

    Ecological tour "Legends of the Salmi Strait".

    Visit the Church of the Presentation of the Lord, the Botanical Garden of Petrozavodsk State University, which is located among rocks and coniferous forests on the slope of a relict volcano.

    Visit to the unique natural monument of the legendary throne rock "Devil's Chair", from where you can enjoy a stunning panorama of Petrozavodsk and the Petrozavodsk Bay of Lake Onega.

    A visit to the unique KARSTONE facility, which manufactures products from the most useful mineral on earth — shungite from the Zazhoginsky deposit.

    The homeland of shungite is Zaonezhye, one of the most distinctive places in Karelia and the Russian North. Recently, shungite has become known far beyond the borders of Karelia due to its properties. Visitors to our region tend to buy products made of this unique stone. And what is its uniqueness? Is it only found in Zaonezhye? Are his extraordinary qualities valid? What is the mystery of shungite, which has become a real "brand" of Karelia these days?

    You can form your opinion by visiting the "shungite cave", where you can have a relaxation session. You will enjoy a tasting of delicious and fragrant ivan tea made from Karelian herbs. The walls of the room are lined with shungite tiles.

    Products made of "black stone" will be offered to your attention, which you can purchase as souvenirs.

    Lunch at a cafe on the route.

    Visit Kivach Waterfall, one of the largest lowland waterfalls in Europe. A tour of the Nature Museum and a grove of Karelian birch trees.

    Departure for a country tour with a visit to the first Russian resort of Marcial Waters.

    Visit to the Church of St. Peter the Apostle, built in 1721 for vacationers of the resort.

    It contains chiseled candlesticks made by Peter the Great, an original iconostasis celebrating the victory of Russian weapons in the Northern War (paintings from the first quarter of the 18th century), carved wooden sculpture and other elements of the temple that have been preserved since Peter the Great.

    Transfer to the hotel.

    Placement.

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  • Day 2 - Valaam Island. Ruskeala Mountain Park
  • Day 3 - The historical center of Petrozavodsk. Kizhi Island (optional)
Difficulty
Suitable for everyone

Accommodation

Accommodation
  • Hotel
    2 nights
Comfort
  • Upscale
  • Premium

The tour includes hotel accommodation.

The cost of the tour for 1 person:

  • when staying at the hotel "Piter-Inn" 4*: 
    • 37,900 rubles/person – for an adult when staying in a double room;
    • 43,200 rubles/person – for an adult with single occupancy;
    • 33,500 rubles/person – for an adult when staying in a double room for an additional fee. the place.
  • when staying at the 4* hotel "Tyvas":
    • 39,700 rubles/person – for an adult when staying in a double room;
    • 46,800 rubles/person – for an adult with single occupancy;
    • 34,600 rubles/person – for an adult when staying in a double room for an additional fee. the place.
  • when staying at the 4* Severnaya Hotel:
    • 38,300 rubles/person – for an adult when staying in a double room;
    • 42,300 rubles/person – for an adult with single occupancy;
    • 34,500 rubles/person – for an adult when staying in a double room for an additional fee. the place.
  • when staying at the hotel "Bag of impressions" 4*:
    • 39,500 rubles/person – for an adult when staying in a double room;
    • 48,300 rubles/person – for an adult with single occupancy;
    • 36,000 rubles/person – for an adult when staying in a double room for an additional fee. the place.
  • when staying at the Fregat 4* Hotel:
    • 43,000 rubles/person – for an adult when staying in a double room;
    • 51,800 rubles/person – for an adult with single occupancy;
    • 35,000 rubles/person – for an adult when staying in a double room for an additional fee. the place.

Discount:

  • children 13-17 years old inclusive – 600 rubles/person.
  • children under 12 years old inclusive – 4,200 rubles/person.
The Piter Inn or The hotel "Tyvas" or 2 nights
The Piter Inn

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. The bathrooms are individual for each room. Some rooms offer stunning views of Lake Onega.

The Paulaner restaurant, which serves Bavarian cuisine, is located on the ground floor of the hotel. There is also a cafe "Coffee Shop", where there is a wide variety of homemade tea, fragrant coffee, delicious desserts, and European cuisine is served there. 

Besovets International Airport is 14.4 km away from the hotel, and the railway station is 0.2 km away.

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The hotel "Tyvas"

"Tyvas" is a new, stylish apartment hotel located in the center of Petrozavodsk, next to the Karelian Runes Park and within walking distance from the railway station. 

The apartments are decorated in bright colors. Inside, high-quality and functional appliances and furniture are provided, including a bed with a padded headboard, wall lamps, a spacious wardrobe, and a safe. Towels and hygiene products are provided in the private bathroom.

There is a kitchen area in each apartment category, equipped with a cooktop, a kettle, a microwave oven, kitchenware and a refrigerator. 

Additional advantages include well—developed infrastructure, 24-hour reception, new and modern rooms of various categories. The opening of the apart-hotel took place in September 2025.

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The Severnaya Hotel

The Severnaya Hotel is located in the very center of Petrozavodsk, surrounded by major attractions and infrastructure facilities. 

Guests can take advantage of high-quality service: free Wi-Fi, luggage storage and a gym. 

The hotel offers comfortable 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.

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

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Hotel "Bag of impressions"

The Bag of Impressions Hotel is located in the historical, business and cultural center of Petrozavodsk, in close proximity to all state institutions of the city, museums, theaters and shopping malls, which will delight guests, because it is so important to maintain punctuality in a large and bustling city. 

The very center of Petrozavodsk, but quiet and peaceful — the hotel is located on a one-way street, away from city highways and transport arteries. 

Within walking distance is the famous city embankment with parks, squares, recreation areas, Markelov exercise equipment and unsurpassed views of Lake Onega. 

The advantage of the hotel is a calm, intimate atmosphere that allows you to relax after a busy day, as well as hold a business meeting. The hotel staff is attentive to each guest and guarantees attention and impeccable quality of service in the field of hospitality.

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The Fregat Hotel

The Fregat Hotel is located in the historical center of Petrozavodsk, on the embankment of Lake Onega. One of its distinctive features is the walls. They are decorated with drawings of ancient ships of the Russian navy.

There are 80 comfortable rooms of various categories available for guests. All of them are equipped with comfortable sleeping places, high-quality furniture and modern appliances.

Meals are served at the restaurant, which offers the largest selection of steaks and fish dishes in the entire city.

Nearby there is the city embankment, the National and Musical Theaters, and the Museum of Fine Arts. Petrozavodsk Bus and Train Stations are approximately a 10-minute drive away.

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Tour conditions

Group
From 2 to 40 tourists
Minimum age
5 years old
Duration
3 days 2 nights
Group meets at
Petrozavodsk

Included in price

  • sightseeing and transportation services on the route;
  • entrance tickets to the display objects;
  • hotel accommodation in rooms of the selected category;
  • meals specified in the program;
  • the work of a tour guide.

Paid extra

  • air and railway tickets to Petrozavodsk and back;
  • transfers outside the program;
  • meals not included in the tour program;
  • Kizhi Island tour (to be booked upon purchase of the tour, to be paid on the spot):
    • adults – 6,700 rubles/ person.;
    • children under 16 years old inclusive – 4,400 rubles/person.

It's important to know

Personal equipment you need for the tour

1. Medical preparations for individual needs.

2. Documents: passport, insurance policy (medical).

3. Comfortable sports shoes:

  • sneakers or moccasins, but not new, but familiar and comfortable;
  • replacement shoes (light sneakers or sneakers).

4. Sportswear for hot and cool weather:

  • The jacket is windproof, waterproof;
  • raincoat;
  • warm tracksuit (sweatshirt, pants);
  • T-shirts with long (from sunburn) and short sleeves;
  • sports trousers;
  • shorts;
  • socks.

5. Headdress: cap, panama hat (with visor).

6. Bathing suit.

7. Personal hygiene products.

8. Useful equipment:

  • small backpack (20-30 l);
  • flashlight with spare batteries;
  • sunscreen (required);
  • sunglasses.

9. For photo and video equipment, take care of an airtight package in case of rain.

To visit country excursions, you must have comfortable shoes and clothes.

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Dates and Prices

  • $523
    6 – 8 Jun 3 days 2 nights
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  • $523
    12 – 14 Jun 3 days 2 nights
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    20 – 22 Jun 3 days 2 nights
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  • $523
    27 – 29 Jun 3 days 2 nights
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    4 – 6 Jul 3 days 2 nights
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    Olga
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    11 Dec, 2025
    The host company organized our entire vacation in Karelia, and our wonderful guide, Olga, accompanied us everywhere, always making sure we were handed over smoothly to the next person. We were met, assisted, and transferred at every step. Everything was excellent!!! So many positive emotions!!! Our group was fantastic too! It’s a shame our time in Karelia went by so quickly.
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    Elena
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    1 Aug, 2025
    Everything was perfectly organized.
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    Razida
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    2 May, 2025
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    Everything was well organized, the information was provided on time, and all our questions about the tour were answered with care. Thank you!