Velikaya Ladoga

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5 days of unforgettable summer adventures on Ladoga are waiting for you!

You will see the natural and historical sights of South Karelia and the Northern Ladoga region, conquer the waters of Ladoga, climb the best observation points of the Ladoga skerries, visit Valaam.

You will also take a scenic route along a forest trail, rafting on the river, try SUP-boards and live on the island in a cozy dome glamping.

Location

Republic of Karelia, Petrozavodsk

from

US$ 965

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Weekends: 8am - 7pm (GMT +3)

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Tour highlights

Fascinating thresholds

During the rafting you will overcome several thresholds of the 2nd and 3rd categories of difficulty

Tastes of Karelia

Enjoy Karelian cuisine — red fish, lohikeitto and gateways

Hemispherical tents in a pine forest

Stay in a cozy glamping on the picturesque shore of Ladoga

An ancient Karelian village

Take a walk through the village of Kinerma, which is a monument of folk wooden architecture of the southern Karelians

By boat to Valaam Island

Get to know the architectural monuments and the history of the mysterious island

A trip to the Ladoga skerries

Go by motor boats along the Ladoga skerries and climb Mount Vakhtimyaki

Itinerary

Day 1 - The ancient village of Kinerma and the waterfall "White Bridges"
After meeting at the Petrozavodsk train station, you will travel to Sortavala in expedition cars, visiting iconic natural and historical sites along the way. There will be a special off-road stage, which, if desired, you can pass behind the wheel of a jeep.

Breakfast is not provided, there will be a snack. We recommend having breakfast on the train.
The ancient village of Kinerma.
The first stop on the route will be the ancient Karelian village of Kinerma. Here you will have a guided tour and lunch with dishes of national cuisine in an ancient house museum.
Kinerma is a monument of folk wooden architecture of the southern Karelians and is part of the Association of the most beautiful villages in Russia.
You will stroll through the quiet village streets among the ancient Karelian houses, visit the chapel of Our Lady of Smolensk and get acquainted with peasant life.
Waterfall "White bridges".
You will go to the next attraction — the picturesque waterfall "White Bridges" (Yukankoski) on the Kulismajoki River.
This is the highest waterfall in the south of Karelia (height — 19 m). The road to the waterfall will pass through the Karelian taiga.
In the evening you will arrive at the pier, from where you will go by motor boats to Havus Island, located in the very center of the Ladoga skerries (15-20 minutes on the way).
Arrival at glamping.
You will stay in the geo-domes and have dinner with Karelian cuisine.
You will spend the night in cozy hemispherical tents surrounded by a pine forest.

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Day 2 - Trekking along the nature trail and rafting on the Yanis River
In the morning, breakfast will be organized for you at the glamping.
A route along a forest nature trail.
You will go on a guided hiking trail along a forest trail. It runs through the entire island of Havus from south to north (length about 3 km, 1.5–2 hours).
On the route you will see giant fir trees, picturesque marshes covered with mosses, foundations of old Finnish farms, outcrops of ancient geological rocks.
At the northern tip of the island, where the trail ends, minibuses will be waiting for you, which will take you to the starting point of rafting on the Yanis River (30-40 minutes on the way).
Rafting on the Yanis River.
The rafting will take place on rafts or inflatable kayaks.
Before going on the route, you will have lunch in nature and receive a safety briefing.
During the rafting you will overcome several thresholds of the 2nd and 3rd difficulty categories, see Finnish hydroelectric power plants and picturesque canyons (the length of the rafting is 4-6 km, 2-3 hours).
After the end of the rafting, you will be taken back to glamping.
In the evening, you will have dinner and relax.
After dinner, you can watch a movie and listen to a lecture about Ladoga or use additional glamping services — visit the Russian bath or furako bath on the shore of Ladoga (for an additional fee).

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Day 3 - A great trip to the Ladoga skerries
In the morning, breakfast will be organized for you at the glamping.
The route along the Ladoga skerries.
You will go on a circular route on motor boats along the Ladoga skerries.
One of the striking features of the Ladoga skerries is the so—called "reef mountains".
Reef mountains are called mountains that break off into the lake with sheer cliffs, the height of which can reach 80 meters.
During the trip, landings on the islands are provided.
Together with the guide, you will climb to picturesque points with panoramas of the skerries, where you will hear legends from the famous epic "Kalevala".
The route will begin with a tour of the "giant's fingers" — the picturesque capes of Honkasalo Island, where you can see firsthand that Russia has its own fjords — narrow bays with steep stone walls.

Next, the route will take you to the famous Aino Rock. You will climb to one of the most beautiful observation decks with magnificent views of Ladoga and the skerries.
A hot lunch in nature will be organized on the route.
The culmination of the route will be an exit to the "Roof of Ladoga" — Vakhtimyaki Mountain, the view from which is breathtaking, then you will return to glamping.
You will have dinner and relax.
After dinner, you can spend time with songs and games around a large campfire.

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Day 4 - SUP boarding and observation deck of Havus Island
In the morning, breakfast will be organized for you at the glamping.
After breakfast, you will try your hand at SUP boarding.
SUP-boards are inflatable boards with a paddle, on which it is customary to row standing up. Even if you have never tried to control them before, after the instructor's explanations, everything works out even for beginners.
You will take a short route in a Quiet bay and take cool photos.
After the training and the route on the SUP boards, lunch is waiting for you at the glamping restaurant.
Ascent to the observation deck of Haukkariutta
Then, accompanied by a guide, you will continue to explore Havus Island and climb to the observation deck (Haukkariutta), from where you can enjoy a magnificent view of the skerries of Lake Ladoga.
On the final evening, you will have a gala dinner with a surprise from our chef and a Karelian quiz.

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Day 5 - By boat to Valaam Island
In the morning, breakfast will be organized for you at the glamping.
Excursion to Valaam.
In good weather, you will go by boat to the Valaam Archipelago (30 km from glamping), where you will have a private tour.
You will get acquainted with the architectural monuments and the history of the Valaam Spaso-Preobrazhensky Monastery.
In the Monastery Bay you will explore its Central Estate, temples, cell buildings and pilgrimage hotels.
Lunch will be organized in the monastery refectory, after which you will go to the distant capes and hermitages of New Jerusalem.
You will see the Resurrection Hermitage, the secluded Gethsemane Garden of the monastery, climb Mount Olivet, famous for its magnificent views.
At the end of your acquaintance with Valaam, visit the white-stone St. Nicholas Church.
At the end of the route, you will arrive in Sortavala.
The guide will take you on a short walking tour of the city and you will have free time to have dinner on your own and buy souvenirs.

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Difficulty

Low physical intensity for amateurs and non-experienced travelers

Accommodation

Camp Site

4 nights

Comfort

Premium

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The tour includes accommodation in the Lago Ladoga dome glamping. It is located in the most picturesque place of the Ladoga skerries — on the island of Havus, surrounded by a pine forest.

The surcharge for single accommodation in a tent is 25,000 rubles/person.

For children under 12 years old, as well as for the third person in the tent, when placing in an additional sleeping place upstairs, we provide a 10% discount. Discounts are not cumulative.

Year-round glamping in the Republic of Karelia on Havus Island. Accommodation in comfortable geo-domes in Ladoga skerries.

Geocupola — 13 modules with a view of the forest or Ladoga.

Pellet fireplace.
Electric sheets.
Panoramic window.
Three lighting options.
Sockets for charging phones.
A carafe of water and glasses.
A coffee table and two armchairs.
Bedside table-tray.
Box spring beds + extra the place is on top.
A wardrobe for outerwear and a rack for things.
A large mirror.
Slippers, face and body towels for each guest.
Toilet room (bio toilet, washbasin with room temperature water).

Capacity: 1-3 adults or 1-4 people with children.
The age of children is over 7 years old.
Pets are allowed.

Extra bed: located above the toilet, steep stairs (90 degrees), the size of the bed is 1.4 x 2 m, the maximum permissible weight is 120 kg.

Toilet: a modern toilet, convenient and easy to use, refilled with a special liquid to prevent the spread of odor.

On the territory of:

Large lounge area — restaurant, capacity — 39 people. Large tables, designer chairs, a tea area, designer lamps, a fireplace area with armchairs, a showcase with souvenirs, a projector, board games, an outdoor veranda.
Small lounge area, capacity — 25 people. Large tables, designer chairs, pouf cushions, frameless pouf sofas, shelving, designer lamps, plasma TV, projector and screen, flip chart.
13 insulated residential geo—domes, capacity - 3 people.
Public toilet, 2 cabins.
On-site showers, 3 cabins.
Furako bathhouse on the shore of Ladoga, 2 fonts, capacity for 4 people.
Russian sauna, capacity — 6 people.
Wooden paths.
The campfire area.
The barbecue area.

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Tour conditions

Group

up to 26 tourists

Minimum age

7 years old

Duration

5 days 4 nights

Group meets at

Republic of Karelia, Petrozavodsk

Included in price

double accommodation in glamping (4 nights)
three meals a day according to the program (except breakfast on the first day and dinner on the last day);
services of experienced guides, instructors, captains and chefs;
transportation services along the route (minibuses, expedition SUVs, motorboats and a boat);
rental of rafting equipment, SUP boards;
excursions and entrance fees to sightseeing sites;

Paid extra

air and railway tickets to Petrozavodsk and back from Sortavala;
accommodation at the Petrozavodsk hotel in case of arrival on the eve of the program start day;
a visit to the furako bathhouse (session up to 2 hours) - 6,000 rubles.;
visit to the Russian bath (2 hour session, up to 4 people) — 8,000 rubles.;
the surcharge for single accommodation in a tent is 25,000 rubles.;
breakfast on the first day and dinner on the last day of the tour;
souvenirs and extras. glamping services.

It's important to know

Personal belongings and equipment:

documents in sealed packaging: passport, medical policy;
backpack or travel bag;
sunglasses and sunscreen and after sunburn;
an individual first aid kit;
personal hygiene products;
bathing accessories and slates (for visiting the furako baths);
change of underwear.

Clothing and shoes:

comfortable sportswear for outdoor walks (according to the weather);
2 pairs of shoes: trekking boots / rubber boots + sneakers / light replaceable boots (sandals in hot weather);
waterproof and windproof clothes for traveling on the lake;
headdress (cap, panama hat, sports hat);
sweatpants made of quick-drying fabric;
neoprene shorts, socks and gloves (preferably, but not necessarily).

Dates and Prices

Individual dates available on request

1 May – 15 Sep

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7 – 11 Jul 5 days 4 nights

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28 Jul – 1 Aug 5 days 4 nights

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4 – 8 Aug 5 days 4 nights

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18 – 22 Aug 5 days 4 nights

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