Two days in Karelia for the November holidays

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This tour is for those who want to see all the wonders of Karelia's famous nature — from deep canyons and dungeons to the highest and noisiest waterfalls far from civilization and people.

In two days you will be able to fall in love with Karelia and feel all its charm and power of significant places. There are few museums and monuments on this tour, but there is the legendary Ruskeala Mountain Park and the Ruskeala Akhvenkoski waterfall, where a scene from the film "And the Dawns are Quiet here" was filmed, the first Russian resort "Marcial Waters", the ancient Girvas volcano and one of the largest flat waterfalls in Europe — Kivach.

Get to know Karelia in all its glory!

Location

Petrozavodsk

Sightseeing tours

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Tour highlights

Marcial Waters Resort

You will go to the first Russian resort — visit the church of St. Peter the Apostle and taste the water from the famous natural springs

Ruskeala Mountain Park

Make a stop at the Ruskeala Waterfalls and admire the most famous marble quarry in autumn appearance

Kivach Waterfall

Enjoy the mesmerizing view of the powerful stream of water, visit the nature museum and the arboretum, which is decorated with the famous Karelian birches

Karelian fish

You will visit the Karelian farmer's fish shop, where you can buy fish and caviar — the best gift from Karelia

Itinerary

Day 1 - Arrival in Petrozavodsk. Akhvenkoski Waterfall and Ruskeala Mountain Park
Meeting in Petrozavodsk at the railway station at 07:50 at the 9th car of the train No. 018 Moscow-Petrozavodsk.
Breakfast in a cafe in the city.
Departure to the Ruskeala Mountain Park.
On the way, stop at the Ruskeala waterfall Ahvenkoski, translated from Finnish as "Perch threshold".
Locals sometimes call it the "waterfall at three bridges".
The bathing scene of one of the heroines of the film "And the dawns are quiet here" was filmed at this waterfall.
Amazingly picturesque nature invariably attracts the creators of modern films with its mysterious beauty and some mysterious power.
In 2010, a fantasy film "The Dark World" was shot here (entrance to the waterfall is paid independently on the spot – 300 rubles).
Excursion to the Ruskeala Mountain Park – "Marble Canyon", duration – 1 hour 15 minutes.
The park was established in 2005 on the basis of a unique monument of the industrial heritage of Russia, the Ruskeala marble quarry.
Marble mining was started here in 1769 by decree of Catherine II to decorate the famous buildings of St. Petersburg: the Marble Palace, St. Isaac's Cathedral, the Mariinsky Palace, etc.
Return to Petrozavodsk.
Accommodation in a 4* hotel.

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Day 2 - Completion of the program. Marcial waters, Girvas volcano and Kivach Waterfall
A buffet breakfast is served in the hotel restaurant.
Room release.
Departure for the excursion program:
Visit to the First Russian resort "Marcial waters".
A trip to the first Russian resort "Marcial Waters", founded by Peter the Great in 1719.
Visit to the Church of St. Peter the Apostle (1721), tasting water from famous natural springs.
Inspection of the museum and the Church of Peter and Paul – 1721
Another attraction of the Republic of Karelia that cannot be ignored is the ancient Girvas volcano.
If you are lucky enough to visit it at the moment when the floodgates of the dam are open, you can see with your own eyes a fascinating sight – a huge waterfall, much larger than Kivacha.
Actually, Girvas was a waterfall before the construction of the hydroelectric power station.
The stormy foaming stream rushing down from a great height will make an indelible impression on everyone who is lucky enough to see it with their own eyes.
Inspection of the exposed part of the crater of the Girvas volcano.
Scientists are undoubtedly confident that this is the oldest surviving crater on earth.
According to some sources, it is 2 billion years old, according to others – at least 3 billion years old.
Visit Kivach Waterfall, one of the largest flat waterfalls in Europe.
You will also visit the Museum of Nature and the arboretum, the decoration and pride of which are the famous Karelian birches.
Lunch at the cafe.
A visit to the fish shop of a Karelian farmer who has been cultivating rainbow trout for more than 20 years, the fish has unique taste qualities, which is facilitated by the ecological purity of Karelian reservoirs.
Karelian fish and caviar will be the best gift from Karelia on the family table.
Transfer to Petrozavodsk railway station approximately by 17:00.
Farewell to the guide. See you soon!
Departure to Moscow train No.017A Petrozavodsk — Moscow at 21:50, St. Petersburg train No.805H ("Swallow") Petrozavodsk — St. Petersburg at 18:00.
Attention: the tour operator reserves the right to change the procedure for providing services without reducing their volume!

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Difficulty

Suitable for everyone

Accommodation

Hotel

1 night

Comfort

Premium

The tour includes accommodation at the Karelia Spa 4* hotel.

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

Placement option	Cost
Double occupancy (adult)	15 900
Double occupancy in a Junior Suite room	16 700
Extra room in the Junior Suite	15 700
Single occupancy	16 500

This modern hotel is located in the very center of Petrozavodsk. It offers a well-equipped spa and rooms with panoramic views of Lake Onega and the surrounding park.

The bright rooms at this spa hotel feature wooden floors and wooden furniture. Each room here will provide you with a TV, a work desk and a private bathroom. Wi-Fi is available throughout the hotel.

The elegant Karelia Restaurant has large windows overlooking Lake Onega. A buffet breakfast is served daily and a variety of traditional local dishes are served here.

At leisure, guests of the Karelia Hotel can relax in the sauna and book spa treatments. Staff can arrange laundry and dry cleaning services, as well as sightseeing tours.

The price of accommodation at the Karelia&SPA 4* Hotel includes:

buffet breakfast from 07:00 to 11:00;
sauna, swimming pool from 08:00 to 11:00 (every last Monday of the month the pool is closed for a sanitary day);
gym from 07:00 to 22:00;
free secure parking;
free wi-fi.

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Tour conditions

Group

up to 50 tourists

Minimum age

7 years old

Duration

2 days 1 night

Group meets at

Petrozavodsk

Included in price

accommodation in a 4* 1 night hotel;
meals – 2 breakfasts, 1 lunch;
transfer;
excursions:
- Ruskeala Mountain Park;
- Kivach Waterfall;
- Marcial waters;
- Girvas volcano;
entrance tickets;
the work of a guide.

Paid extra

air and railway tickets to Petrozavodsk and back;
meals not specified in the tour program (lunch on the 1st day of the tour and dinners);
entrance to the Akhvenkoski waterfall (300 rubles);
personal expenses (souvenirs, etc.).

It's important to know

an identity document placed in an airtight package is mandatory for tourists traveling with children — a birth certificate of children;
compulsory medical insurance policy;
the weather in Karelia is changeable, bring a waterproof jacket and a warm sweater;
to visit monasteries and temples, women will need a headscarf and a skirt below the knee, and men will need long trousers;
shoes for the trip should be comfortable;
medications that you take all the time, and those that you may need;

Please note: Due to the change in the rules for providing hotel services from January 1, 2021, minors under the age of 14 who check into a hotel without parents or official guardians must have a notarized power of attorney for an accompanying person and a birth certificate.

Dates and Prices

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2 – 3 Nov, 2025 2 days 1 night

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