Two wonderful shores of Karelia

We invite you to travel around Karelia! Do not miss the opportunity to enjoy the beauty of the northern nature and get acquainted with the cultural heritage of Karelia.

You will visit Kizhi Island with its famous wooden architecture, the unique marble park Ruskeala, an excursion to the first Russian resort "Marcial Waters", as well as the opportunity to visit Valaam Island with its monastery complex and a unique atmosphere of peace and solitude.

Location

Republic of Karelia, Sortavala
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$542
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Duration
5 Days
4 Nights
Departures
  • Group departures
    • Dates for next season
    • 28 February – 4 March, 2025
    • 7 – 11 March, 2025
    • 14 – 18 March, 2025
    • 21 – 25 March, 2025
or
Accommodation
  • Hotel
    5 nights
Comfort
  • Upscale
Difficulty
Easy
Suitable for everyone
Group
Up to 50 people
Minimum age
3 years old
Group meet at
Republic of Karelia, Sortavala
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Weekends: 8am - 7pm (GMT +3)
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Tour highlights

Dive into the history of Sortavala
We will learn the history of the city's development in different eras, cultural features and traditions, take a walk through the historical center and admire the Finnish houses
A trip on a retro train
Let's take a ride on a retro train to the city of Sortavala and enjoy the views of Karelia from the window
On the "comet" to Kizhi Island
We will visit the pearl of Zaonezhye, see the main attraction of the island – the museum of wooden architecture, in the center of which is the ensemble of the Kizhi pogost
Cooking class
We are waiting for a culinary master class on cooking national dishes with tasting
Impressions to choose from
There will be an opportunity to visit additional excursions: Valaam Island and rafting

Itinerary

  • Day 1 - Arrival. Sortavala. On request, for an additional fee, an excursion to the island of Valaam

    08:20 Upon arrival of train No. 160 in Sortavala, a meeting with a guide at the railway station in Sortavala, a sign "Hits of Karelia".

    Breakfast in a cafe in the city.

    Sightseeing tour of Sortavala.

    Together with an experienced guide, you will plunge into the history of Sortavala: you will learn about the development of the city in different eras, cultural features and traditions. Take a walk through the historical center and admire the Finnish houses, immersing yourself in the features of the wooden architecture of the 19th century.
     
    On request, for an additional fee, an excursion to Valaam Island is 5,300 rubles / person (payment and order at the time of booking).

    Departure along Lake Ladoga to Valaam Island. (45 min. on the way on the meteor). 

    A tour of the Central manor of the monastery and an excursion to one of the monastery's monasteries. 

    Lunch in the monastery refectory (fast).

    Valaam is the Northern Athos, the holy monastery, the magical land. At one time, N. Roerich, I. Shishkin, A. Kuindzhi, F. Tyutchev, representatives of the Romanov dynasty, prominent church figures liked to visit Valaam.

    Valaam will not leave you indifferent!

    Return to Sortavala.

    Free time.

    Check-in at the hotel in Sortavala (turklass hotels, rooms with amenities).

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  • Day 2 - Ruskeala
  • Day 3 - Kizhi Island
  • Day 4 - Free day. Optional rafting
  • Day 5 - Relaxing by the pool. Cooking class
  • Day 6 - The Shungite Center. Mount Sampo. Marcial Waters. Girvas volcano. Kivach Nature Reserve. Completion of the tour
Difficulty
Suitable for everyone

Accommodation

Accommodation
  • Hotel
    5 nights
Comfort
  • Upscale

The tour provides accommodation in hotels in Petrozavodsk and the city of Sortavala.

Tour class hotels in Sortavala (Seurohuone, Ladoga) + in Petrozavodsk (Petra 3*, Petrozavodsk 3*, Loft 3*) +3 nights at the Verkhovye country hotel (25 km from Petrozavodsk).

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

Double Room

(main location)

Single Room

(main location)

Adult

for additional information. location

(euro cot)

62,500 rubles71,700 rubles55,700 rubles

 Discount for a child under 16 years of age - 2000 rubles.

Check—out time at the hotel is check-in after 15:00, room check-out before 12:00.

Seurahuone Hotel or Ladoga Petrozavodsk Hotel 1 night
Seurahuone Hotel

The Seurahuone Hotel is located in Sortavala. The building has a fairly convenient location. Guests can receive the following services: 24-hour front desk, Wi-Fi, daily room cleaning.

Comfortable, cozy rooms overlooking a beautiful street, equipped with necessary furniture, flat-screen TV. There is also a separate bathroom with a shower cabin and all accessories.

There is a cafe on site. A continental breakfast is served every morning. In the immediate vicinity there are various shops and restaurants where you can also eat delicious food.

The nearest airport is 96 km away.

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Another option
Ladoga Petrozavodsk Hotel

The three-star hotel Ladoga is located in Petrozavodsk. It offers its guests not only high-quality service by highly qualified staff, but also a wide range of services. So you can steam in the hammam or sauna, as well as swim in the pool. A wellness centre is available on site.

The room stock is represented by a large number of categories that are equipped with everything necessary to make even a long stay as comfortable as possible. All rooms are equipped in such a way that you feel homely. They have high-quality furniture and appliances, as well as a private bathroom.

Breakfasts are included in the room rate, and lunches and dinners can be ordered for an additional fee and skilled chefs will be happy to prepare the best dishes for you.

Many attractions and famous places, shops and souvenir shops, restaurants and canteens are located nearby. It is possible to get to any point of the city by public transport.

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Petra Hotel Petrozavodsk or Petrozavodsk Hotel or 1 night
Hotel Verkhovye 3 nights

Tour conditions

Group
up to 50 tourists
Minimum age
3 years old
Duration
5 days 4 nights
Group meets at
Republic of Karelia, Sortavala

Included in price

  • accommodation in the selected hotel;
  • sightseeing and transportation services;
  • meals specified in the tour program (4 breakfasts, 1 tea party, 1 dinner, 1 lunch);
  • entrance tickets;
  • the work of a guide.    

Paid extra

  • air and railway tickets to Sortavala and back from Petrozavodsk;
  • meals not specified in the tour program;
  • personal expenses;
  • optional excursions (to be booked when making a tour).

It's important to know

Personal equipment you need for the tour
  • an identity document in an airtight package (for children – a birth certificate);
  • compulsory medical insurance policy;
  • comfortable shoes – sneakers or boots;
  • waterproof, windproof jacket;
  • raincoat;
  • a warm sweater or a warm tracksuit (sweatshirt, pants);
  • sports trousers;
  • headdress;
  • personal hygiene items: soap, towel, toothbrush and toothpaste;
  • personal first aid kit;
  • photo and video equipment + sealed packaging for them in case of rain;
  • a small backpack (20-30 l).
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Additional excursions

Dates and Prices

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    28 Feb – 4 Mar, 2025 5 days 4 nights
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    7 – 11 Mar, 2025 5 days 4 nights
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    14 – 18 Mar, 2025 5 days 4 nights
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    21 – 25 Mar, 2025 5 days 4 nights
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    28 Mar – 1 Apr, 2025 5 days 4 nights
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Reviews

  • K
    Konstantin
    26 Jul, 2024
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    Grand tour of Karelia and the Solovetsky Islands, a very interesting and exciting tour. Comfortable accommodation and buses. Qualified guides. A competent, positive, responsible guide Vera Ivanovna. Thank you very much.
    26 Jul, 2024