Winter charm of Karelia

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A real snowy winter in Karelia!

You will enjoy all the beauty of Karelia, remember long-forgotten feelings from childhood. Visit Kizhi Island on a hovercraft and see this unique place in winter, ride in a snow forest on a dog sled with charming blue-eyed huskies.

The tour is held from 20.01 to 31.03.2026 on any date for two people or more.

Location

Petrozavodsk

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Tour highlights

A trip on a frozen lake

Travel to Kizhi Island on the ice of a frozen lake on a hovercraft

Amazing Nod

Enjoy the beauty and grandeur of one of the largest lowland waterfalls in Europe

Furry friends

Get to know friendly dogs and drive through the winter forest in a sled

Itinerary

Day 1 - Kivach Nature Reserve. The program "Visiting the huskies"
Arrival in Petrozavodsk by train No. 018A.
Meeting of the group with a sign at the central entrance to the station from the platform (for groups from St. Petersburg, train No. 12, arrival 07:00, waiting for the arrival of train No. 18).
Buffet breakfast in the restaurant.
Departure for a bus tour to the Kivach Nature Reserve, where you can enjoy the beauty and grandeur of one of the largest lowland waterfalls in Europe. After exploring the waterfall, visit the Karelian Nature Museum and the Karelian Birch Arboretum.
Transfer to a country entertainment center for an active recreation program "Visiting huskies".
You will get acquainted with the Siberian and Alaskan Husky sled dog breeds and ride with the breeze through the winter forest in real sleds.
Your acquaintance with the Husky will begin with the history of the breed and a guided tour of the kennel. In our kennel, you will be greeted by 40 of the best sled dogs in Russia – champions and participants of famous races. Thousands of kilometers of the most difficult snow trails have fallen under their paws, and now they are ready to share their experience and strength with you.
Then you will take a short course in dog sled management theory and complete a mandatory safety briefing.
After all the instructions, the long-awaited dog sledding (2.5 km) under the guidance of an experienced instructor.
Handing over equipment, changing clothes.
Tea party in the Sami plague.
Transfer to the Shishki country Hotel.
Lunch at the recreation center restaurant.
Check-in after 15:00.

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Day 2 - Snowmobile riding "Snowmobile turn" (optional)
Breakfast, lunch at the restaurant.
Rest at the base.
For those who wish, it is possible to organize a trip to the entertainment center for a snowmobile program "Snowmobile Turn" for an additional fee.
Program duration: 2 hours. Ride duration: 1 hour.
Snowmobiling is a great choice for exploring a real winter vacation in Karelia, with its snow–covered forests, sparkling sun and fresh frosty air.
The enjoyment of snowmobiling in winter Karelia will harmoniously complement the contemplation of beautiful winter views.
An experienced instructor leads the group along the prepared track, and even a beginner can control a modern snowmobile.
The cost of skiing: specify when booking the tour.
The cost of snowmobiling includes: instructors' work, rental of a Yamaha VK-540 III snowmobile and fuel, rental of equipment: warm windproof overalls, snowmobile helmets with visors, balaclava, snowmobile shoes, snowmobile gloves.

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Day 3 - Kizhi Island
Breakfast.
Room release.
Transfer to Petrozavodsk railway station (things are checked into the luggage room).
Departure from Petrozavodsk to Kizhi Island on a Hivus hovercraft on the ice of a frozen lake.
The boat has a spacious interior, which maintains a comfortable temperature even in severe frosts.
The windows in the cabin are located around the perimeter, which gives a great view and allows all passengers to admire nature.
One-way travel time is 1 hour and 30 minutes.
The total duration of the trip is up to 6 hours.
Arrival on the island, meeting with the guide.
Russian Russian wooden architecture During the sightseeing tour of the island, you will get acquainted with the pearl of Russian wooden architecture – the Kizhi architectural ensemble, see the unique multi-headed temples and iconographic decoration of the Church of the Intercession of the Kizhi churchyard, visit the house of the Zaonezhsky peasant, learn how peasants lived in the Russian North, see the Church of the Resurrection of Lazarus – the oldest Orthodox shrine in Russia.
Included in the program:
travel on the route: Petrozavodsk — O. Kizhi — Petrozavodsk;
sightseeing tour of the main exposition of the museum "Masterpieces of Kizhi Island".
Return to Petrozavodsk.
Dinner at the cafe.
Transfer to the railway station.
Departure home.

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Difficulty

Involves moderate physical activity

Accommodation

Camp Site

2 nights

Comfort

Midscale

The tour provides accommodation at a recreation center.

The cost of the tour for 1 person, depending on the accommodation:

when staying in a "standard" double room at the Suna Hotel, Shishki Recreation center:
- for an adult when staying in a standard double room – 45400 rubles.;
- for an adult with single occupancy in a standard room – 52900 rubles.;
- for an adult when staying in a standard double room in an additional place – 43100 rubles.;
- for children under 12 years old when staying in a standard double room – 41100 rub.;
- for children under 12 years old when staying in a standard double room in an extra bed – 38,800 rubles/person.
when staying in the Sampo cottage (4 basic + 2 additionalplaces) at the Shishki recreation center:
- for an adult when placed in the main seat – 48300 rubles.;
- for an adult when staying in an additional place – 43100 rubles.;
- for children under 12 years old when staying in the main place – 44,000 rubles.;
- for children under 12 years old when staying in an extra bed: 38,800 rubles.

Please note! On dates 21-23.02.2026, 07-09.03.2026 the increased tariff is + 2500 rubles/person.

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Tour conditions

Group

From 2 to 16 tourists

Minimum age

5 years old

Duration

3 days 2 nights

Group meets at

Petrozavodsk

Included in price

accommodation at the Shishki recreation center;
transportation and sightseeing services according to the program;
museum entrance tickets;
meals specified in the program;
dog sledding program.

Paid extra

air and railway tickets to Petrozavodsk and back;
transfers outside the program;
meals that are not included in the program;
snowmobile riding "Snowmobile turn" – check the price when booking the tour.

It's important to know

comfortable warm hiking clothes: trousers, a warm sweater, wool socks (2 pairs), plain socks (2-3 pairs), T—shirts, a warm jacket, a wool cap, gloves;
warm, loose shoes.

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20 Jan – 31 Mar, 2027

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22 – 24 Jan, 2027 3 days 2 nights

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29 – 31 Jan, 2027 3 days 2 nights

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5 – 7 Feb, 2027 3 days 2 nights

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12 – 14 Feb, 2027 3 days 2 nights

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20 – 22 Feb, 2027 3 days 2 nights

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26 – 28 Feb, 2027 3 days 2 nights

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6 – 8 Mar, 2027 3 days 2 nights

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12 – 14 Mar, 2027 3 days 2 nights

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19 – 21 Mar, 2027 3 days 2 nights

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26 – 28 Mar, 2027 3 days 2 nights

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Olga

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11 Dec, 2025

The host company organized our entire vacation in Karelia, and our wonderful guide, Olga, accompanied us everywhere, always making sure we were handed over smoothly to the next person. We were met, assisted, and transferred at every step. Everything was excellent!!! So many positive emotions!!! Our group was fantastic too! It’s a shame our time in Karelia went by so quickly.
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Elena

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1 Aug, 2025

Everything was perfectly organized.
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Razida

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2 May, 2025

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Everything was well organized, the information was provided on time, and all our questions about the tour were answered with care. Thank you!