Winter color. Private tour to Karelia

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An interesting individual tour to Karelia is designed specifically for small groups.

On this tour, you will appreciate the beauty of the capital of Karelia, visit the National Museum and the Berry Museum, as well as visit the Shungite center, a kennel for sled dogs and reindeer. You will also admire Kivach Waterfall and Ruskeala Mountain Park.

The tour is held from December 1 to April 15 for a group of two people on any day upon request.

Location

Petrozavodsk

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Tour highlights

Snow-covered Petrozavodsk

Immerse yourself in the friendly atmosphere of the charming northern city

Impressive mountain park

Admire the splendor of the picturesque marble quarry in its winter appearance

Mighty Waterfall

Admire the most famous waterfall in Karelia, which is praised in Russian poetry as the "northern hero"

An amazing mineral

Visit the shungite production center and relax in the shungite cave.

Furry friends

Go to the kennel for sled dogs and reindeer

A special atmosphere

If you wish, you can complement your adventure with a trip in the atmosphere of the early twentieth century on the Ruskeala Express retro train

Itinerary

Day 1 - Getting to know Petrozavodsk. Berry Museum
We welcome our dear guests in Petrozavodsk, the capital of Karelia.
Possible arrival options:
branded train No. 18 (double-decker train, compartment only);
regular flight by plane to Petrozavodsk airport (airport 20 km from the city);
in my car.
Breakfast in the restaurant (buffet).
Private tour of the capital of the Republic of Karelia.
Petrozavodsk is the younger brother of St. Petersburg, born in the same year. It was founded in 1703 by Peter the Great. You will get acquainted with the historical center, the monument to Peter the Great, the Governor's Park.
A promenade along the beautiful city embankment along Lake Onega, where there is a collection of original sculptures located in the open air.
Interactive tour at the Karelian Mosaic National Museum. This is a journey through three epochs of Karelian history.
Ancient labyrinths, the secrets of rock carvings, medieval knights, mysterious Karelian runes, kantele sounds, the opportunity to learn about kind household spirits, Karelian cuisine, and solve ancient riddles.
A delicious lunch with elements of national cuisine.
The new Berry Museum (duration 40 min) is a space where you will have the full feeling that you are in the wild.
Here, visitors will learn all about Karelian berries: their cultivation, processing, and get acquainted with the local flora and fauna.
You will be able to taste different berries.
The museum uses modern technologies and a game format to explore the world of northern nature.
Accommodation in a 4* hotel after the end of the excursion program.
In the evening, we recommend that you go to a performance in one of the theaters in Petrozavodsk (tickets can be purchased on the theater's website):
Musical Theater of the Republic of Karelia;
National Theatre of the Republic of Karelia;
Puppet Theater of the Republic of Karelia;
Drama Theater of the Republic of Karelia;
The Creative Workshop Theater.

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Day 2 - The shungite center. Kennel of sled dogs and reindeer. Kivach Nature Reserve
Breakfast (buffet).
Visit to the center for the production of shungite products.
This is a unique mineral that is mined only in Karelia. The healing properties of this stone have been known for more than 300 years ago, and in the time of Peter the Great, a decree was issued according to which every soldier was ordered to carry a piece of shungite in his backpack.
You will be told about its properties and treated to delicious Karelian tea. Here you will relax in a shungite cave to recharge your body with living energy, and you will be able to purchase shungite products from the manufacturer.
A trip to the kennel of sled dogs and reindeer.
You will be greeted by the best sled dogs of 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.
On a guided tour of the kennel, you will touch the unexplored world of dog sled racing. You will also find a story about tundra deer in nature and in captivity, their role in human life and the development of the Far North. You will not only be able to take memorable photos with these noble Arctic animals, but also feed them your favorite delicacy yourself – white moss yagel!
And now the most interesting part:

The guide will instruct you on the basics of dog sled management, and you will ride a dog sled along a prepared track in the taiga forest for 2.5 km, accompanied by an instructor (2 people on one sled).
After skiing, have a tea party in the barbecue gazebo of a cat by a live fire.
On the way back to Petrozavodsk, you will visit the Kivach Nature Reserve.
In the reserve you will admire the Kivach waterfall, the most famous in Karelia. He is praised in Russian poetry as the "northern hero". Here you will also see the Karelian birch, the famous "Cinderella" of the northern forests, get acquainted with the arboretum collection and the nature museum.
Return to the hotel.

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Day 3 - Ruskeala waterfalls. Ruskeala Mountain Park
Breakfast (buffet).
Room release. Departure accompanied by a guide for an excursion to the Ruskeala Mountain Park, we take our things with us (260 km from Petrozavodsk).
On the way, stop at a picturesque place near Ruskeala waterfalls. The filming of the cult Soviet film "And the dawns here are quiet" took place here. Now it is a great place for walks and photo shoots in nature.
Ruskeala is currently the most visited tourist destination in Karelia.
A group land tour of the mountain park.
Individual excursions are provided subject to technical availability with additional payment!
For 300 years, marble has been mined here to decorate palaces and temples in the Northern Capital. A marble lake was formed in a huge man-made bowl, which is now admired by numerous tourists.
The rocky grotto and tunnels cut into the rocks, the Italian quarry, the Marble Square will make an indelible impression on you. There are no analogues to this unique natural object either in Russia or in Europe!
For an additional fee:
Underground Ruskeala tour, trolls over Marmara Lake (zip-line), bungee jump, visit to the historical and cultural center. Horseback riding in the territory of the mountain park.
There are several cafes and souvenir shops on the territory of the mountain park.
Additional services are purchased directly on the spot, at the ticket offices of the mountain park. They are not booked in advance.
We recommend buying tickets for the Ruskeala Express retro train on the Ruskeala – Sortavala route – this interesting journey will take place in the atmosphere of the early twentieth century. There is even a "Royal compartment" and a dining car on the train!
Purchase train tickets in advance on the Russian Railways website (tickets are not included in the price of the tour).
Departure home from Sortavala by train:
~ 18:25 to St. Petersburg No. 824B "Swallow" (arrival at 22:39);
~ 20:52 to Moscow No. 160A (arrival at 09:08 the next day).
It is also possible to return to Petrozavodsk and leave the city by evening train after 21:00.
If you want to extend your vacation in Karelia, we will book additional accommodation in a hotel or a country club.

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Difficulty

Suitable for everyone

Accommodation

Hotel

2 nights

Comfort

Premium

The tour includes accommodation in a 4* hotel.

Please note! During the New Year holidays (from 12/30/2025 to 01/11/2026), the cost will be more expensive.

The cost of the tour for 1 person, depending on the size of the group and accommodation, RUB.:

Placement
4* hotel (standard rooms)

Cost

For a group of 5 people

43,700 rubles/person – 2-bed room

47,900 RUB/person – 1-bed room

41,900 rubles/person – additional place

For a group of 4 people

49,300 rubles/person – 2-bed room

53,600 rubles/person – 1-bed room

47,500 rubles/person – additional place

With a group of 3 people

58,600 RUB/person – 2-bed room

62,900 RUB/person – 1-bed room

56,900 rubles/person – additional place

For a group of 2 people

70,300 rubles/person – 2-bed room

74,500 rubles/person – 1-bed room

68,400 rubles/person – additional place

Discounts

2,500 rubles/person – student up to and including 12 years old

500 rubles/person – a student over 13 years old

300 rubles/person – pensioner 60+

Let the manager know your suggestions on accommodation options. In the tour, the hotel option is calculated as an example.

Tour conditions

Group

up to 5 tourists

Minimum age

3 years old

Duration

3 days 2 nights

Group meets at

Petrozavodsk

Included in price

4* hotel accommodation in Petrozavodsk (2 nights);
meals included in the program (3 breakfasts, 1 lunch, 1 tea);
private sightseeing tour of Petrozavodsk;
National Museum tour;
visit to the Berry Museum;
visit to the center for the production of shungite products;
individual program at the kennel of sled dogs and reindeer (guided tour, dog sledding 2.5 km and tea party);
private tour to the Kivach Nature Reserve;
Ruskeala Mountain Park Tour;
individual transportation service;
the work of a guide and accompanying person;

Paid extra

air and railway tickets to Petrozavodsk and back;
meals not included in the price of the tour;
railway tickets for the Ruskeala Express retro train (Ruskeala – Sortavala);
services for an additional fee.

It's important to know

Discounts:

school children up to and including 12 years old – 2,500 rubles/person.;
a student over 13 years old – 500 rubles/person.;
pensioner 60+ – 300 rubles/person.

Discounts are provided upon presentation of a birth certificate or passport of a citizen of the Russian Federation.

Dates and Prices

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1 Dec, 2026 – 15 Apr, 2027

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4 – 6 Dec 3 days 2 nights

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2 – 4 Apr, 2027 3 days 2 nights

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Reviews Leave a review

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Elena Ievleva

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1 Apr, 2026

Everything was well organized. We were met and taken care of without any issues. Many thanks to the tour providers for a great experience.
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Natalia

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18 Feb, 2026

Action-packed and inspiring! :-) The tour program was excellent! There was enough time to explore, take walks, and still relax. It was quite active :-) with plenty of hiking, which was exactly what I was looking for. I breathed in the fresh air and soaked up the beauty of the forests and lakes. I’d love to visit Valaam again, but next time at a slower pace, staying for at least two or three days. Many thanks to our guide, Anna :-) She was attentive and had such a pleasant voice :-) Thank you all for this little travel reset! :-) * The photo was taken by someone else who is currently away, so I’m unable to attach it.
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Katya

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8 Dec, 2025

I really enjoyed everything...It all felt very genuine ..I travel a lot and I’m generally not picky :)... and the tour absolutely matched its price :) as for the downsides, there are only a couple :) the buses weren’t great in terms of air conditioning :) - it was either extremely stuffy or freezing cold. ..- probably because the bus was quite old :) and there was very little time in Ruskeala...1.5 hour is nowhere near enough...We barely managed to see anything...you need at least 3 hours there ... and definitely an extra hour on Valaam as well ...:)

Big Country Travel

Hello Ekaterina, thank you for your feedback! We’re happy to hear that you enjoyed the trip overall. We’ve shared your comments with our local partners, and our colleagues will do their best to take them into account in the future. We look forward to welcoming you again on one of our other tours in Russia!