Weekend in Karelia with huskies

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Welcome to a journey for those who are looking for adventure and are open to new experiences.

Over two exciting days, you will get to know the charming furry inhabitants of the north, try your hand at driving a dog sled, gain basic riding skills and walk snow-covered trails in the forests of Karelia.

You will enjoy the beauty of Karelian nature and silence, get unforgettable impressions from traveling through picturesque places, taste Karelian cuisine at a picnic and learn the legends of these places.

Location

the city of Petrozavodsk

Dog Sledding tours

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

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Tour highlights

Unforgettable adventures

Get to know the legendary expedition dogs that conquered the Arctic

Variety of tastes

Enjoy the dishes of northern cuisine, as well as Karelian tinctures based on northern herbs and berries, pickles and a "rustic plate"

Active leisure

Get the skills to manage a team and embark on an exciting journey through the pristine forests of Karelia under the guidance of an experienced instructor.

Itinerary

Day 1 - Dog sledding trip to the forest lake
Meeting in Petrozavodsk or at the airport.
Transfer to the Polar Explorer's House (30 km).
Breakfast in Karelian style.
Briefing, acquaintance with the instructor, information on the program completion.
Safety briefing, selection of equipment.
Getting to know sled dogs.
Team gathering.
Team management training.
A dog sledding trip through the Karelian forest to the forest lake.
A snack by the campfire at a rest stop while driving along the route.
Overnight stay in a guest house.
Summing up the results of the day.
A hot dinner.

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Day 2 - Dog sledding along the route. Return to the Polar Explorer's House
Breakfast.
Briefing of the day.
Preparation for a dog sledding trip (personal equipment, team gathering).
Movement along the route.
A snack by the campfire at a rest stop while driving along the route.
Return to the Polar Explorer's House.
Dinner of Northern cuisine by the fireplace and tasting of Karelian tinctures on northern herbs and berries with pickles, "rustic plate".
Summing up the results of the day and awarding diplomas.
Transfer to Petrozavodsk.

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Difficulty

Involves moderate physical activity

Tour organizer's comments

The tour involves moderate physical activity, suitable for beginners.

Accommodation

or

Guest House, Tent

1 night

Comfort

Basic
Basic+

The tour includes accommodation in the guest house Polar Explorer's House. It is possible to arrange overnight stays along the route in an Arctic tent and sleeping bags (on request).

The cost of the tour for 1 person:

adult – 43,100 rubles.
children 10-12 years old (accompanied by their parents) - 24,400 rubles (it is necessary to take into account the complexity of the program, the climate, the individual personal characteristics of the child). If you have any questions about the age of the children, please contact the manager.

When traveling with the 1st person in a team, there is an additional payment to the program of 5,000 rubles / day.

Guest House Polar Explorer's House

The house has 6 rooms: double, quadruple, the rest triple, two bathrooms and a shower cabin.

Usually, guests who do not cook themselves, but prefer to eat from the kitchen, move in here.

It houses the administration of the tourist complex and a lounge - a cozy fireplace room with a large TV and Wi-Fi.

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Another option

Arctic tent

It is possible to organize overnight stays along the route in an Arctic tent and sleeping bags, as real polar explorers do!

Tour conditions

Group

From 4 to 4 tourists

Minimum age

10 years old

Duration

2 days 1 night

Group meets at

the city of Petrozavodsk

Included in price

all transfers and excursions according to the program;
provision of specialized equipment;
accompanied by a professional instructor and dropping off items along the route;
walking routes for 2 people in 1 team;
accommodation in a guest house or overnight on the route in an Arctic tent and sleeping bags;
three meals a day according to the program, including a hot campfire meal;
photo and video shooting with your own equipment;
group insurance.

Paid extra

air and railway tickets to Petrozavodsk and back;
meals not specified in the program;
snowmobiling – 7,300 rubles/hour.;
keeping a travel photo diary by a photographer – from 10,000 rubles;
when traveling with 1 person in a team– an additional payment to the program is 5,000 rubles / day.

It's important to know

warm clothes:
- socks (several pairs);
- gloves or mittens (two pairs);
- replaceable warm shoes;
- warm outerwear;
- thermal underwear;
- a cap;
- balaclava;
- warm buff;
Power bank;
headlamps;
personal first aid kit;
backpacks.
documents:
- passport;
- policy;
- cash in case of unforeseen situations.

Everything you take with you should be as light and compact as possible.

Dates and Prices

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31 Oct – 1 Nov 2 days 1 night

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7 – 8 Nov 2 days 1 night

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14 – 15 Nov 2 days 1 night

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21 – 22 Nov 2 days 1 night

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28 – 29 Nov 2 days 1 night

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5 – 6 Dec 2 days 1 night

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12 – 13 Dec 2 days 1 night

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16 – 17 Jan, 2027 2 days 1 night

Tour option - Winter weekend in Karelia with huskies

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23 – 24 Jan, 2027 2 days 1 night

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30 – 31 Jan, 2027 2 days 1 night

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6 – 7 Feb, 2027 2 days 1 night

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13 – 14 Feb, 2027 2 days 1 night

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20 – 21 Feb, 2027 2 days 1 night

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25 – 26 Feb, 2027 2 days 1 night

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27 – 28 Feb, 2027 2 days 1 night

Tour option - Winter weekend in Karelia with huskies

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6 – 7 Mar, 2027 2 days 1 night

Tour option - Winter weekend in Karelia with huskies

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13 – 14 Mar, 2027 2 days 1 night

Tour option - Winter weekend in Karelia with huskies

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20 – 21 Mar, 2027 2 days 1 night

Tour option - Winter weekend in Karelia with huskies

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27 – 28 Mar, 2027 2 days 1 night

Tour option - Winter weekend in Karelia with huskies

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3 – 4 Apr, 2027 2 days 1 night

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10 – 11 Apr, 2027 2 days 1 night

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17 – 18 Apr, 2027 2 days 1 night

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24 – 25 Apr, 2027 2 days 1 night

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