Welcome to Karelia. Excursion program and rafting on the Shuya River

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Karelia is an ideal place to take a break from office routine. Walks in the Ruskeala Mountain Park, excursions to the Kivach Waterfall, the Kizhi open-air museum of wooden architecture and the legendary Valaam will bring genuine peace, and rafting on the Shuya River will help you experience real adrenaline.

Location

Petrozavodsk

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Tour highlights

Rafting on the Shuya River

Let's go on an exciting rafting trip along the most famous river of Karelia

The beauty of Kizhi Island

We will visit the island, which is the "calling card" not only of Karelia, but also of Russia

Ruskeala Mountain Park

Let's admire the beauty of the turquoise lake framed by marble cliffs

The Northern Hero

We will see the famous Kivach waterfall — one of the largest flat waterfalls in Europe

Solovetsky Islands

We will visit the sites included in the UNESCO World Heritage List

The power of shungite

Let's relax and recuperate in the shungite relaxation room

Itinerary

Day 1 - Rafting on the Shuya River
Arrival in Petrozavodsk, self-delivery of things to the storage room of the Peter Inn hotel.
09:45 Meeting with the instructor at the entrance of the Peter Inn hotel.
Departure for rafting.
You must have: spare clothes, shoes (shoes must be of a sporty type – sneakers, sneakers, light summer shoes such as "flip-flops" are allowed, but with a fixed back). In case of rain, a rain cape.
Departure to the beginning of the rafting. Yumanishki.
Safety instructions.
The issue of equipment (saved. vests, paddles).
Rafting on the Shuya River, 8 km.
Arrival in the village of Polyana, delivery of equipment, changing clothes.
Picnic by the campfire.
Return to the city Petrozavodsk approximately by 16:00.
Independent accommodation in a hotel.
Free time.

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Day 2 - Sightseeing tour of Petrozavodsk. Kizhi Island
A buffet breakfast is served in the hotel restaurant.
Meeting with the guide in the lobby of the Peter Inn hotel.
Sightseeing tour of the capital of Karelia and a walk along Onega embankment.
And now we offer you to plunge into the friendly atmosphere of the northern city, the capital of Karelia – the city of Petrozavodsk.
On the sightseeing tour you will see the beautiful embankment of Lake Onega, where you will find the "Tree of Desires" and other avant-garde sculptures donated to the city by the twin cities.
Be sure to take a look at the Governor's Park.
Excursion to the island Kizhi.
A ride on the "Comet" (1 hour and 20 minutes on Lake Onega).
Kizhi Island is a "calling card" not only of Karelia, but also of Russia.
A unique ensemble The churchyard is known all over the world, and every year the flow of tourists wishing to visit the island is only growing.
Guided tour of the museum-reserve with a visitThe Church of the Intercession and ethnographic expositions.
Return to the city Petrozavodsk.

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Day 3 - Ruskeala Mountain Park. Valaam Island (optional)
Early rise.
Breakfast with a lunch box.
Departure by comfortable bus to West Karelia (260 km).
Excursion to the Ruskeala Mountain Park — "Marble Canyon".
The park was established in 2005 on the basis of a unique monument of the industrial heritage of Russia, the Ruskeala marble quarry.
Marble mining was started here in 1769 by decree of Catherine II to decorate the famous buildings of St. Petersburg: the Marble Palace, St. Isaac's Cathedral, the Mariinsky Palace, etc.
The combination of Karelian nature and human activity has given these quarries a surprisingly picturesque appearance, which attracts travel enthusiasts not only from Karelia.
Guests who do not go on an excursion to Valaam Island can stay longer in the Ruskeala Mountain Park and come to Sortavala by taxi on their own (cost approximately 900 rubles) or come to Sortavala with a group and walk around the city.
For an additional fee. for a fee, an excursion to the island of Valaam.
Arrival in the city Sortavalu.
Departure by Meteor to Valaam Island (45 minutes along Lake Ladoga).
Arrival at the monastery bay.
Sightseeing tour of the central manor of the monastery with a visit The Transfiguration Cathedral, chapels, cell buildings, household and hotel buildings.
Lunch in the monastery refectory.
Return to the city Sortavala.
Return to the hotel in Petrozavodsk.
Attention: the water excursion to Valaam Island will take place under favorable weather conditions.

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Day 4 - The center of shungite. Kivach Waterfall
A buffet breakfast is served in the hotel restaurant.
Room release.
Visit to the Shungite Center.
Visit the souvenir center, where you can buy figurines, cosmetics, jewelry made of shungite at wholesale prices.
As well as a visit to the relaxation room filled with the vitality of shungite. Natural black stone is a real miracle.
A cure for many diseases, saving lives.
It is suitable for an old man and a baby, a man and his home, it can make any place bright, clean and blessed.
Departure to the city of Kem.
On the way, an excursion to the Kivach waterfall.
Kivach is one of the largest plain waterfalls in Europe.
You will also visit the arboretum, the decoration and pride of which are the famous Karelian birches.
Karelian birch is a tree to which nature has given the amazing beauty of wood, reminiscent of marble in its pattern.
Even in the 21st century. There is a debate among scientists about the origin of this amazing tree.
Lunch at the cafe.
Arrival in Kem.
20:00 Accommodation at the Berth tourist complex Rabochyostrovsk.
Free time.

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Day 5 - Solovetsky Islands
Breakfast in the restaurant of the tourist complex.
Transfer by boat to the Solovetsky Islands (2 hours on the White Sea).
Arrival at the Bay of Well-being.
Sightseeing tour of the Central estate of the Solovetsky monastery.
The tour introduces visitors to the history of the Solovetsky Monastery, the Solovetsky Special Purpose Camp, the Training Detachment of the Northern Fleet and the Jung School.
Tourists visit the territory of the central complex of the monastery, active temples, monuments included in the UNESCO World Heritage List, objects of economic activity of the monastery, expositions.
Lunch at a cafe on the island.
16:00 Boarding the ship.
18:00 Return to Kem to the tourist complex "Berth" Rabochostrovsk.
Tourists from St. Petersburg can leave Kemi by evening train No. 21 Kem — St. Petersburg at 20:39. In this case, a discount is provided:
for double occupancy — 2,000 rubles/person.;
for single occupancy — 3,000 rubles/person.;
for additional information. place — 1,500 rubles/person.

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Day 6 - Departure home
Breakfast in the restaurant of the tourist complex.
Room release.
Transfer to Kemi railway station.
Departure home:
to Moscow, train No.091A Kem — Moscow at 10:10;
to St. Petersburg, train No.015A Kem — St. Petersburg at 06:48.

Difficulty

Involves moderate physical activity

Tour organizer's comments

The tour has large bus crossings of up to 300 km in one direction

Accommodation

Hotel

3 nights
Camp Site

2 nights

Comfort

Midscale
Upscale

The tour provides accommodation in hotels and at the tourist complex.

The cost of the tour:

double occupancy — 50,500 rubles/person.;
single occupancy — 61,500 rubles/person.;
additional place — 46,000 rubles/person.

Discount for children under 10 years old — 3,000 rubles.

Tourists from St. Petersburg can leave Kemi on the fifth day of the tour by evening train No. 21 Kem - St. Petersburg.
In this case, a discount is provided:

for double occupancy — 2,000 rubles/person.;
for single occupancy — 3,000 rubles/person.;
for additional information. place — 1,500 rubles/person.

Piter Inn Hotel is located in the center of Petrozavodsk, just a 2-minute walk from the central train station. It offers a 24-hour gym, free Wi-Fi and a 24-hour front desk.

Each room has a telephone, air conditioning, a TV with digital channels and a safe. The private bathroom is equipped with a hairdryer.

The Paulaner Restaurant with its own brewery serves Bavarian, local and international cuisine. The cafe serves European cuisine, desserts and coffee.

The hotel has conference facilities. Guests can make use of the laundry service.

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Tour conditions

Group

up to 50 tourists

Minimum age

7 years old

Duration

6 days 5 nights

Group meets at

Petrozavodsk

Included in price

hotel accommodation;
meals according to the program (5 breakfasts, 2 lunches, 1 picnic);
transportation services along the route;
the work of a guide;
entrance tickets;
tour service:
- rafting on the Shuya River;
- city tour of Petrozavodsk;
- Kizhi Island tour;
- excursion to the Ruskeala mountain Park "Marble Canyon".;
- excursion to the Kivach waterfall;
- visit to the Kivach Nature Reserve Museum;
- visit to the arboretum of Karelian Birch on the territory of the Kivach Nature Reserve;
- sightseeing tour of the Solovetsky Monastery.

Paid extra

air and railway tickets to Petrozavodsk and back from Kemi;
meals not specified in the tour program;
excursion to Valaam Island (booked upon purchase of the tour, paid on the spot):
- adults — 5,500 rubles/person.;
- children under 12 years old inclusive — 3,000 rubles/person.;
the fee for visiting the protected area "Valaam Archipelago" (payment independently on the website of the Directorate of Specially Protected Natural Territories of regional significance of the Republic of Karelia) is 100 rubles/person.

It's important to know

1. Medical preparations for individual needs.

2. Documents: passport, insurance policy (medical), when traveling with children — children's birth certificate.

3. Comfortable sports shoes:

sneakers or moccasins, but not new, but familiar and comfortable;
replacement shoes (light sneakers or sneakers).

4. Sportswear for hot and cool weather:

The jacket is windproof, waterproof;
raincoat;
warm tracksuit (sweatshirt, pants);
T-shirts with long (from sunburn) and short sleeves;
sports trousers;
shorts;
socks.

5. Headdress: cap, panama hat (with visor).

6. Bathing suit.

7. Personal hygiene products.

8. Useful equipment:

small backpack (20-30 l);
flashlight with spare batteries;
sunscreen (required);
sunglasses.

9. For photo and video equipment, take care of an airtight package in case of rain.

To visit monasteries and temples, women will need a headscarf and a skirt below the knee, and men will need long trousers.

Please note that in summer, especially in early June, temperature differences from +30°C to +10°C are possible. Therefore, take care in advance of warm clothes, windbreakers, hats and comfortable, familiar, worn shoes, because you will have to spend a lot of time on your feet.

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