Velikaya Ladoga

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
$821
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Duration
5 Days
4 Nights
Departures
  • Group departures
    • Dates for next season
    • 8 – 12 June, 2025
    • 22 – 26 June, 2025
    • 6 – 10 July, 2025
    • 20 – 24 July, 2025
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Accommodation
  • Camp Site
    4 nights
Comfort
  • Premium
Difficulty
Moderate
Involves moderate physical activity
Group
Up to 26 people
Minimum age
7 years old
Group meet at
Republic of Karelia, Petrozavodsk
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Weekdays: 8am - 8pm
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
  • Day 3 - A great trip to the Ladoga skerries
  • Day 4 - SUP boarding and observation deck of Havus Island
  • Day 5 - By boat to Valaam Island
Difficulty
Involves moderate physical activity

Accommodation

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.

Lago Ladoga Dome glamping 4 nights

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 equipment you need for the tour

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).
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Dates and Prices

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  • Individual dates available on request
    1 May – 15 Sep, 2025
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    8 – 12 Jun, 2025 5 days 4 nights
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  • $821
    22 – 26 Jun, 2025 5 days 4 nights
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  • $821
    6 – 10 Jul, 2025 5 days 4 nights
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  • $821
    20 – 24 Jul, 2025 5 days 4 nights
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  • $821
    3 – 7 Aug, 2025 5 days 4 nights
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