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On this journey, you will discover the beauty of northern nature from three angles at once – from air, water and land.

Panoramic views of the taiga expanses of Karelia are waiting for you from the helicopter cabin. You will go on individual boat and motorboat excursions around Ladoga.

And you will live in a cozy domed glamping surrounded by a picturesque pine forest and Ladoga skerries.

The tour is conducted for ready-made mini-groups and individual tourists. Leave a request to find out how many people have already booked a trip.

Location

St. Petersburg, Pulkovo airport

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Tour highlights

Dream Flight

Fly over Lake Onega and admire the landscapes of the Russian north from a height

The history of Valaam Island

Take a boat trip through the Valaam Archipelago and spend an interesting day on the island

Escape to the Karelian taiga

Stay in a comfortable domed tent on the shore of Lake Ladoga

Open-air Museum

Take a walk around Kizhi Island and see historical and architectural objects brought from various parts of Zaonezhye

Northern national cuisine

Try Karelian dishes: red fish, lohikeitto, wickets, tinctures and jam from northern berries

Motorboats on Ladoga skerries

Explore the picturesque archipelago, which is located in the north of Lake Ladoga

Itinerary

Day 1 - By helicopter to Kizhi Island
The journey begins with a meeting at the airport of St. Petersburg, where you need to get there on your own on the first day of the program before 09:00.
In the morning you will meet with the guide at Pulkovo airport and have breakfast at the restaurant.
After that, you will be transferred to the helipad and fly to the nearest island to Kizhi.
On the way, you will fly over Lake Onega, admiring the landscapes of the Russian north from a height.
After landing by boat (travel time 10-15 minutes), go to Kizhi Island itself.
Kizhi Island.
An individual tour of the island will be provided for you.
In the central part you will see the famous Church of the Transfiguration of the Lord (visit is not included in the price) and visit the Church of the Intercession of the Blessed Virgin Mary.
These structures are part of the architectural ensemble of the Kizhi Pogost — a monument of wooden architecture and a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

During the tour you will see historical and architectural objects brought from various parts of the Zaonezhye region: residential buildings and outbuildings from Karelian, Russian and Vepsian villages, ancient chapels and household items.
Then you will transfer to a car to explore the far side of the island with abandoned villages and ancient churches.
Flight to glamping Lago Ladoga.
You will have lunch in a cafe and take a helicopter to the Northern Ladoga region to Havus Island, located in the very center of the Ladoga skerries.
The Lago Ladoga glamping is located here. The total flight time will be about 3.5 hours.
You will find accommodation in cozy domed tents surrounded by a pine forest, a welcome drink and dinner from the chef with dishes of Karelian cuisine.

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Day 2 - By boat in the Valaam Archipelago
You will have breakfast in glamping, after which you will take speedboats to Lake Ladoga.
You will get acquainted with the Valaam archipelago.
Valaam Island tour.
The guide will give you an individual tour of Valaam Island.
From the pier of the Monastery Bay, you will pass under the Holy Gates and get to the central estate of the Valaam Spaso-Preobrazhensky Monastery.
You will visit the main functioning temple of the island — the Transfiguration Cathedral, see the Assumption Refectory Church - the oldest preserved on Valaam, and the church of the Valaam Icon of the Mother of God.
Inspect the cell buildings and outbuildings, admire the recently restored church of the Icon of the Mother of God.
Lunch will be held in the refectory of the monastery.
A church music concert is scheduled after lunch.
The route to Bolshaya Nikonovskaya Bay.
In the afternoon, you will get acquainted with the ancient hermitages of the Valaam archipelago.

You will see the recently restored church of the Nikolsky Skete — one of the masterpieces of Russian architecture of the second half of the nineteenth century. The Predtechensky monastery, which has the strictest charter, is closed to the public: you can only see its bell tower and the cross of worship from the water.
The tour will end in the "New Jerusalem", at the Resurrection and Gethsemane skeets.
Return to glamping.
You will return to glamping by boat, where a hot dinner from the chef will be waiting for you.
On request and for an additional fee, you can relax in the furako bathhouse right on the shore of Ladoga or in the Russian bathhouse.

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Day 3 - A trip to the Ladoga skerries
In the morning, after breakfast, you will take a motorboat tour of the Ladoga skerries.
This picturesque archipelago is located in the north of Lake Ladoga and consists of many small rocky islands separated by narrow straits.
One of the striking features of the Ladoga skerries is the so—called "reef mountains".
These are mountains that break off into the lake with sheer cliffs, the height of which can reach 80 meters.

You will climb to the highest point of the Ladoga skerries — Mount Aino.
It offers a magnificent view of the vast expanses of Ladoga and the Valaam Archipelago.
In the afternoon, you will return to glamping and have lunch.
After lunch, you will fly back to St. Petersburg by helicopter (estimated time of arrival in the city is 17:00).

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Difficulty

Involves moderate physical activity

Accommodation

Camp Site

2 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 cost of the tour for 1 person, RUB.:

Helicopter	Group	Cost
Robinson 44	3 people	415 500
Eurocopter EC120 / BELL206	4 people	399 000

Other helicopter options are calculated on request.

The surcharge for single accommodation in a tent is 15,000 rubles.

The tour can be held on dates convenient for you (for groups of 4 people or more).

We conduct this tour only for ready-made groups and individual tourists.

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

From 2 to 6 tourists

Minimum age

7 years old

Duration

3 days 2 nights

Group meets at

St. Petersburg, Pulkovo airport

Included in price

double accommodation in glamping (2 nights);
three meals a day with elements of Karelian cuisine (except dinner on the last day);
helicopter charter;
all transfers according to the program;
individual excursion programs;
speedboat crossings;
services of guides, tour guides, chefs and captains.

Paid extra

air and railway tickets to St. Petersburg and back;
a visit to the furako bathhouse (session up to 2 hours) - 6,000 rubles.;
visit to the Russian bath (session up to 2 hours, up to 4 people) — 8,000 rubles.
the surcharge for single accommodation in a tent is 15,000 rubles.;
visit to the Transfiguration Church in Kizhi;
souvenirs and additional services in glamping.

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;
change of underwear;
bathing accessories and slates (for visiting the furako baths).

Clothing and shoes:

comfortable sportswear for outdoor walks (according to the weather);
2 pairs of shoes: trekking boots / rubber boots + sneakers / lightweight replacement boots;
waterproof and windproof clothes for traveling on the lake;
headdress (cap, panama hat, sports hat).

Dates and Prices

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