Two days in Karelia. Kivach — Mount Sampo — Marcial waters — Girvas — Kizhi

Discover Karelia – harsh and beautiful, full of legends, secrets and a unique northern atmosphere. 

You will have an exciting journey to the iconic places of the republic: waterfalls, healing springs and the pearl of wooden architecture – Kizhi Island. In just two days you will be able to touch the power of nature and discover the richness of Karelian heritage.

The program can start any day upon prior request.

Location

Petrozavodsk
from
$330
+ tickets to the starting point of the tour
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Duration
2 Days
1 Night
Departures
  • Group departures
    • 23 – 24 June
    • 28 – 29 June
    • 6 – 7 July
    • 14 – 15 July
or
Accommodation
  • Hotel
    1 night
Comfort
  • Basic+
Difficulty
Moderate
Involves moderate physical activity
Group
From 1 to 20 tourists
Minimum age
1 years old
Group meet at
Petrozavodsk
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Weekends: 8am - 7pm (GMT +3)
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Tour highlights

The famous resort
Visit the Marcial Waters, where you will see an ancient wooden church and pavilions, as well as taste water from four wells.
The splendor of wooden architecture
Take a sightseeing tour of Kizhi Island and appreciate the beauty of the Church of the Transfiguration of the Lord.
The majestic Nodding
Take a look at the beautiful waterfall, which is considered the second largest plain waterfall in Europe.

Itinerary

  • Day 1 - Mount Sampo. Marcial waters. Girvas paleovolcano. Kivach Waterfall

    Welcome to Petrozavodsk, the capital of Karelia. The port of the five seas, located on the shores of Europe's second largest freshwater reservoir, Lake Onega.

    08:45 Gathering of the group on the embankment of Lake Onega at the rotunda, Yeremeyeva St., 1.

    09:00 Departure for the program.

    10:00 Sampo Mountain.

    The first point of our tour is Mount Sampo. This is a small hill with an observation deck and a view of Lake Konchozero below. We will walk along the equipped trail to the guide's stories about the legends of Karelia and the famous epic "Kalevala", and we will also make a wish by tying ribbons on a magical tree.

    11:00 Marcial waters.

    The next stop is the Marcial Waters resort. It was discovered by Peter the Great himself in 1719. Springs with healing water saturated with iron gush out of the ground here. We will see an old wooden church from the time of Peter, pavilions built for the arrival of high-ranking people, and, of course, taste the water from four wells.

    12:30 p.m. Girvas volcano paleovolcano.

    Next, we move towards the village of Girvas. Here we will not only admire the picturesque nature (many films were shot at this place for a reason), but also take a walk along the long–frozen lava flows - the remains of an ancient volcano. If you are lucky, you will get to the descent of the reservoir and see an amazing sight – the stormy Girvas waterfall.

    13:45 Lunch at a cafe (self-paid);

    14:45 Kivach Waterfall.

    The final point of the route is Kivach Waterfall. They write odes and paint pictures in his honor. Kivach is considered the second largest plain waterfall in Europe. We will admire the 11-meter cascade from several viewing platforms, and then visit the arboretum with samples of rare Karelian plants and the nature museum.

    17:00-17:30 Arrival in Petrozavodsk.

    In the evening we will return to Petrozavodsk filled with impressions and harmony of Karelian nature: rocks, lakes, forests and waterfalls.

    17:30 End of the program. Check-in at a city hotel.

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  • Day 2 - Kizhi. Completion of the program
Difficulty
Involves moderate physical activity

Accommodation

Accommodation
  • Hotel
    1 night
Comfort
  • Basic+

The tour includes accommodation in a hotel in Petrozavodsk. All hotels are of the same class with a central location.

The cost of the tour for 1 person with double occupancy:

  • adult – 25,900 rubles;
  • children under 12 years of age – 23,100 rubles.

The possible placement options are shown below. The accommodation will depend on the availability of available places in the specified hotels.

Cosmos Petrozavodsk 4 Hotel* or The PITER INN 4* or 1 night
Cosmos Petrozavodsk 4 Hotel*

The modern Cosmos Petrozavodsk Hotel is located in a picturesque part of Petrozavodsk, not far from the famous Onega Lake. 

Comfortable rooms are provided for accommodation, made in a classic, simple design. The rooms have all the necessary furniture and appliances, for example: a comfortable bed with fresh linens, a wardrobe, a work desk, an armchair, bedside tables, a coffee table, and air conditioning. Valuables can be put in the safe. The private bathroom has plumbing, a mirror, and cosmetics.

The rooms have a refrigerator. The on-site restaurant offers a wide range of dishes.

You can hold a seminar or a business meeting in an equipped conference room with appliances.

The following interesting places are offered for visiting: Musical Theater of the Republic of Karelia, Museum of Fine Arts, Holy Cross Cathedral, Museum of Local Lore, Park of the XXII Congress of the CPSU, Golikovsky Park. The distance to Besovets Airport is 14.6 km, and Petrozavodsk Railway Station is 1.9 km away.

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Another option
The PITER INN 4*

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. Culinary workshops are organized for guests, both banquet and buffet services are possible.

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

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Hotel Bag of Impressions 4*

The Bag of Impressions Hotel is located in the northeastern part of Petrozavodsk, near the city's embankment.

The hotel has different types of rooms, both standard and superior comfort. The facilities include comfortable beds, necessary furniture, a private bathroom with hygiene products, a TV, and Wi-Fi. Some rooms have a sauna and a kitchenette. You can book rooms with a view of the courtyard or the city.

A buffet breakfast is served every morning, featuring various dishes made from organic products.

The train station is 2 kilometers away, and Petrozavodsk Airport is 18 kilometers away. Petrovsky Square and the Onega Tractor Plant Park are located nearby.

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The Fregat 4 Hotel*

The Fregat Hotel is located in the historical center of Petrozavodsk, on the embankment of Lake Onega (which is the second largest lake in Europe). 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' accommodation. 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.

There are several conference rooms specially equipped for business people, which are perfect for organizing both small and large-scale events.

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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Karelia 4 Hotel*

Karelia 4* Spa Hotel is one of the best representatives of hotel service in Petrozavodsk. It is located in the city center at Gulling Embankment, 2. In addition to accommodation, the hotel organizes excursions and SPA tours with relaxing programs. A swimming pool, restaurant, sauna, parking and other services are available for hotel guests. 

The hotel has cozy and bright rooms, which have everything you need for a comfortable stay: comfortable furniture, TV, desk. The bathroom has a shower and toiletries.

It features a chic restaurant, a spa, a swimming pool and a sauna. Free parking and Wi-Fi are available on site. The restaurant serves breakfast and a variety of local dishes.

The hotel can host a business event of any format, with a variety of modern equipment available in the hotel's conference room. The hotel staff can help guests organize sightseeing tours.

The train station is 2.1 km from Karelia Hotel, while Petrozavodsk Airport is 21 km away.

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Severnaya 4 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 such as free Wi-Fi, luggage storage and a gym. On our official website, you can book a room at the Severnaya Hotel in Petrozavodsk at favorable prices.

The hotel offers comfortable and modern rooms, which are fully equipped with everything necessary. 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. Everything is prepared exclusively from fresh ingredients.

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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Tour conditions

Group
From 1 to 20 tourists
Minimum age
1 years old
Duration
2 days 1 night
Group meets at
Petrozavodsk

Included in price

  • accommodation in a city hotel;
  • bus transportation service;
  • Petrozavodsk-Kizhi-Petrozavodsk Meteor ride;
  • The guide's job;
  • entrance fees (Sampo Mountain, Girvas volcano, Kivach Waterfall, Kizhi Island);
  • island sightseeing program
  • meals specified in the program (breakfast on day 2).

Paid extra

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

It's important to know

Are plane 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.

Is insurance included in the price of the tour?

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