Winter activity in Karelia: snowmobiling and dog sledding

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A two-day trip on snowmobiles and dog sleds through the most beautiful deserted places of South Karelia with an overnight stay in a cozy guest house of the eco-complex.

The program includes an exciting tour of the kennel of northern sled dogs, acquaintance with real Arctic veterans of expeditions to the North Pole and other Arctic routes.

A journey in which you will experience the real silence and serenity of the nature of the north and get an unforgettable experience.

Location

Petrozavodsk

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Tour highlights

Furry friends

Visit the Polar Explorer's House and get to know the legendary expedition dogs that conquered the Arctic

Snowmobile drive

Take a mini snowmobile expedition

An evening for the soul

Spend the evening by the fireplace, enjoying the dance of a live fire and Karelian cuisine

Itinerary

Day 1 - Getting to know sled dogs and traveling by dog sled
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 completion of the program.
Safety instructions, equipment selection.
Getting to know sled dogs.
Collecting a team.
Training in team management.
A dog sledding trip through the Karelian forest to the forest lake.
A snack by the campfire at a rest stop while traveling along the route.
Return to the Polar Explorer's House.
Summing up the results of the day.
Dinner by the fireplace — Karelian cuisine and tasting of Karelian tinctures on northern herbs and berries.
Watching films about the Arctic from the tape of the international Arctic film festival "Arctic Open".
A wood-burning sauna.
Day 2 - Mini snowmobile expedition
Breakfast at the Polar Explorer's House.
Briefing, safety briefing.
The start of the mini-expedition is the movement of snowmobile equipment along the route.
Camping, cooking over a campfire.
Lunch with "smoke".
Picnic in the forest.
Return to the Polar Explorer's House.
Dinner — northern cuisine by the fireplace.
The completion of the program is the awarding of diplomas.
Transfer to Petrozavodsk/airport.

Difficulty

Involves moderate physical activity

Accommodation

Guest House

1 night

Comfort

Basic+

The tour includes accommodation in the Husky Moa eco-complex (Polar Explorer's House).

The cost of the tour for 1 person:

adults — 36,200 rubles.;
children aged 8-12 years — 23,900 rubles;

The supplement to the program for traveling by one person in a sled / snowmobile is 5,000 rubles / day.

If there are more than 4 participants, the tour is carried out on request.

The Polar Explorer's house is located on the territory of the Husky Moa eco-complex.

It offers a wide range of services and amenities. Among them are:

high-speed internet connection;
free parking for vehicles;
transfer to the destination;
library;
a gift shop.

All accommodation options have all the necessary furniture and modern appliances. The bathroom is equipped with a standard set of plumbing fixtures.

Petrozavodsk Railway Station is about 35 kilometers away, and Besovets Airport is no more than 30 kilometers away.

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Tour conditions

Group

up to 4 tourists

Minimum age

8 years old

Duration

2 days 1 night

Group meets at

Petrozavodsk

Included in price

all transfers and excursions according to the program;
meals specified in the program (2 breakfasts, snack by the campfire, 2 dinners + lunch, rest stop, picnic in the forest);
provision of specialized equipment;
walking along routes with equipped bivouacs (parking place);
wood-burning sauna;
support of a professional instructor;
photo and video shooting with your own equipment;
accommodation in a guest house;
insurance.

Paid extra

air and railway tickets to Petrozavodsk and back;
meals not specified in the program;
photo shoot with a professional photographer — from 7,000 rubles.;
walking with a dog — 450 rubles.;
it is possible to organize an additional day on snowmobiles or dog sleds — check with the manager;
the supplement to the program for traveling by one person in a sled / snowmobile is 5,000 rubles / day.

It's important to know

Air and railway tickets are not included in the price of the tour. You can purchase them yourself or contact us for help.

Dates and Prices

Individual dates available on request

1 Nov, 2024 – 30 Apr, 2025

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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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19 – 20 Dec 2 days 1 night

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16 – 17 Jan, 2025 2 days 1 night

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23 – 24 Jan, 2025 2 days 1 night

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30 – 31 Jan, 2025 2 days 1 night

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6 – 7 Feb, 2025 2 days 1 night

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13 – 14 Feb, 2025 2 days 1 night

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20 – 21 Feb, 2025 2 days 1 night

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27 – 28 Feb, 2025 2 days 1 night

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6 – 7 Mar, 2025 2 days 1 night

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13 – 14 Mar, 2025 2 days 1 night

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20 – 21 Mar, 2025 2 days 1 night

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27 – 28 Mar, 2025 2 days 1 night

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3 – 4 Apr, 2025 2 days 1 night

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10 – 11 Apr, 2025 2 days 1 night

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17 – 18 Apr, 2025 2 days 1 night

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24 – 25 Apr, 2025 2 days 1 night

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