Winter dog sledding adventure in the snow of Karelia

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A program for fans of unusual travel, quite suitable for beginners.

Over 3 eventful days, you will get to know the charming furry friends of the north, learn how to drive a dog sled and the basic skills of a kayak, as well as walk Karelian trails through wild forests.

On this tour, you will enjoy Karelian nature and silence, enjoy traveling through picturesque places, visit a picnic "with smoke", taste Karelian cuisine cooked over a campfire, and learn the legends of the north.

The tour is designed for up to 4 participants at a time. More participants on request.

Location

Petrozavodsk

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

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Tour highlights

Picturesque nature

Enjoy the splendor of snowy Karelia and stay in the atmospheric Polar Explorer's House.

Furry friends

Get to know the legendary expedition dogs that have conquered the Arctic, and acquire the skills of a cabin crew.

Interesting tastes

You will taste the food "with smoke" and dishes of Northern cuisine, as well as tinctures on northern herbs and berries with pickles and a "rustic plate"

Itinerary

Day 1 - Arrival in Petrozavodsk. Trekking with dogs. Educational dog riding on the track
The program starts at approximately 08:00.
Meeting in Petrozavodsk or at the airport.
If you arrive later than the start of the main group, then join on your own at the moment where the group is located in Petrozavodsk. If the group is already in the eco-complex at the time of arrival, it is possible to arrange a transfer for an additional fee (reservation in advance).
Transfer to the Polar Explorer's House (30 km).
Breakfast.
Briefing, acquaintance with the instructor, information on the program, safety instructions, selection of equipment.
Excursion to the kennel of northern sled dogs (3 breeds, 70 pets).
Training in the care and management of dog sleds.
Trekking with dogs.
A picnic is a hot lunch over a campfire.
Educational dog riding on the track (radial trips).
Hot dinner at the Polar Explorer's House.
Summing up the results of the day.

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Day 2 - A trip to one of the old Karelian villages
Breakfast at the Polar Explorer's House.
Briefing of the day.
Preparation for a dog sledding trip (personal equipment, team gathering).
Travel along the route for the whole day.
The organizers reserve the right to make radial trips due to weather conditions and the condition of the route (river crossings and unstable ice on lakes).
The exact route will be announced at the briefing.
The planned route is to the town of Yumanishki or Pryazhinskoe lake.
Camping, cooking over a campfire.
Lunch with "smoke".
Picnic in the forest.
Accommodation in a guest house.
Summing up the results of the day.
Dinner and tasting of Karelian tinctures.

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Day 3 - A trip 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 of the third day.
Camping, cooking over a campfire.
Lunch with "smoke".
Picnic in the forest.
Summing up the results of the day.
Dinner of Northern cuisine by the fireplace and tasting of Karelian tinctures on northern herbs and berries with pickles, "rustic plate".
The completion of the program is the awarding of diplomas.
Transfer to Petrozavodsk.
The tour ends at approximately 18:00-19:00. We recommend taking tickets for evening flights.

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Difficulty

Involves moderate physical activity

Tour organizer's comments

The tour involves moderate physical activity, suitable for beginners.

Accommodation

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Guest House, Tent

2 nights

Comfort

Basic
Basic+

The tour includes accommodation in a guest house. It is possible to arrange overnight stays along the route in an Arctic tent and sleeping bags.

The cost of the tour for 1 person:

adult – 61,100 rubles.
children under 12 years old (strictly accompanied by their parents) - 33,300 rubles –

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

The tour is designed for up to 4 participants at a time. More participants on request.

Guest House

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Another option

Tent

Tour conditions

Group

up to 4 tourists

Minimum age

12 years old

Duration

3 days 2 nights

Group meets at

Petrozavodsk

Included in price

all transfers and excursions according to the program;
provision of specialized equipment;
walking along routes with equipped bivouacs (parking area) for 2 people in 1 team;
accommodation in a guest house or it is possible to arrange an overnight stay along the route in an Arctic tent and sleeping bags;
meals specified in the program (three meals a day according to the program, including a hot campfire meal);
photo and video shooting with your own equipment;
professional instructor support;
insurance.

Paid extra

air and railway tickets to Petrozavodsk and back;
meals not specified in the program;
photo session with a professional photographer — from 8,000 rubles.;
snowmobiling — 7,300 rubles/hour;
when traveling with 1 person in a team, an additional payment to the program 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

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Individual dates available on request

1 Nov – 18 Dec

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5 – 7 Nov 3 days 2 nights

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12 – 14 Nov 3 days 2 nights

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19 – 21 Nov 3 days 2 nights

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26 – 28 Nov 3 days 2 nights

Tour option - Autumn-winter dog sledding adventure in the snow of Karelia

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3 – 5 Dec 3 days 2 nights

Tour option - Autumn-winter dog sledding adventure in the snow of Karelia

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10 – 12 Dec 3 days 2 nights

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17 – 19 Dec 3 days 2 nights

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14 – 16 Jan, 2027 3 days 2 nights

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