Winter hits of Karelia

On this trip you will be able to enjoy the winter beauty of Karelia.

Impressive views of the Ruskeala Mountain Park, the majestic Akhinkoski and Kivach waterfalls, as well as the rich history and unique culture of Petrozavodsk and Sortavala await you. You will see Mount Sampo, Girvas volcano and other interesting places.

In addition, you will have a chance to taste the healing water from three springs that have been known since the time of Peter I.

Location

Republic of Karelia, Petrozavodsk
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Duration
3 days
2 nights
Departures
13 - 15 Sep
20 - 22 Sep
27 - 29 Sep
4 - 6 Oct
11 - 13 Oct
18 - 20 Oct
25 - 27 Oct
1 - 3 Nov
Accommodation
  • Hotel
    2 nights
Comfort
  • Midscale
  • Premium
Difficulty
Easy
Suitable for everyone
Group
From 2 to 50 tourists
Minimum age
1 years old
Group meet at
Republic of Karelia, Petrozavodsk
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Weekends: 8am - 7pm (GMT +3)
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Tour highlights

Atmospheric retro train
Get the opportunity to make an exciting journey to Sortavala on an unusual train
The beauty of waterfalls
You will see the famous Kivach and the Akhinkoski waterfalls, where the film "And the dawns here are quiet..." was shot.
Through the streets of Petrozavodsk
You will be able to get acquainted with the history of the city, as well as with its modern appearance.

Itinerary

  • Day 1 - Petrozavodsk. Mount Sampo. Marcial Waters. Girvas volcano. Kivach Waterfall

    Upon arrival of train No. 18, a meeting with a guide at the Petrozavodsk railway station under the steeple from the platform side, a sign "Hits of Karelia".

    If you arrive earlier, wait. For those arriving by later trains than train No. 18— transfer to the location of the group, with partial loss of the program, without recalculation.

    Breakfast in a cafe in the city.

    Bus sightseeing tour of Petrozavodsk and a walking tour of the unique open-air museum of Modern Art (sculpture exhibit on the embankment of Lake Onega).

    During the tour, you will get acquainted with the history of the city, as well as its modern appearance.

    Departure for a country tour "Sampo Mountain — Marcial Waters — Girvas volcano — Kivach Waterfall".

    Visit to the Sampo mountain. Sampo Mountain in Karelia is considered a place of power and impresses with its beauty. Sampo Mountain is small in height, easy to climb, and the view from the top is amazing.

    Moving to the first Russian resort "Marcial Waters" is a unique opportunity to taste the healing water from 3 springs known since the time of Peter the Great. Visit the Church of St. Peter the Apostle (1721).

    Visit the ancient volcano Girvas. Fortunately, the volcano is no longer active, but we can see frozen lava, volcanic rocks and amazing landscapes.

    Stop for lunch at a cafe on the way for an additional fee.

    Transfer to Kivach Nature Reserve, the oldest in Russia and the first in Karelia. During the tour of the reserve you will see the most famous waterfall of Karelia — Kivach, the nature museum and the arboretum of the famous Karelian birch.

    18:00 Return to Petrozavodsk.

    Accommodation in a selected hotel (standard rooms, with amenities).

    Free time, rest.

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  • Day 2 - Ruskeala Mountain Park. Akhinkoski Waterfalls
  • Day 3 - Sortavala. Mount Paaso. Filina Mountain Bunker Museum
Difficulty
Suitable for everyone

Accommodation

Accommodation
  • Hotel
    2 nights
Comfort
  • Midscale
  • Premium

The tour provides accommodation in hotels.

The cost of the tour depends on the accommodation for 1 person, RUB.:

HotelSevernaya 4* (Petrozavodsk) + Sortavala HotelFregat 4* (Petrozavodsk) + Sortavala Hotel
2-bed with amenities48 50050 100
1-bed with facilities50 90051 700
Additional place43 70044 800

Discount for schoolchildren, students, and pensioners over 60 years of age — 1000 rubles.

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Tour conditions

Group
From 2 to 50 tourists
Minimum age
1 years old
Duration
3 days 2 nights
Group meets at
Republic of Karelia, Petrozavodsk

Included in price

  • accommodation in the selected hotel;
  • sightseeing and transportation services;
  • meals included in the program (3 breakfasts, 1 lunch, 1 dinner);
  • retro train tickets;
  • entrance tickets to sightseeing sites.

Paid extra

  • air and railway tickets to Petrozavodsk and back from Sortavala;
  • meals not specified in the program or specified for an additional fee.

It's important to know

Personal equipment you need for the tour
  • an identity document in an airtight package (for children — a birth certificate);
  • compulsory medical insurance policy;
  • comfortable shoes — sneakers or boots;
  • waterproof, windproof jacket;
  • raincoat;
  • a warm sweater or a warm tracksuit (sweatshirt, pants);
  • sports trousers;
  • headdress;
  • personal hygiene items: soap, towel, toothbrush and toothpaste;
  • personal first aid kit;
  • photo and video equipment + sealed packaging for them in case of rain;
  • a small backpack (20-30 l).
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Dates and Prices

  • $628
    13 – 15 Sep 3 days 2 nights
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  • $628
    20 – 22 Sep 3 days 2 nights
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  • $628
    27 – 29 Sep 3 days 2 nights
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  • $628
    4 – 6 Oct 3 days 2 nights
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  • $628
    11 – 13 Oct 3 days 2 nights
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Reviews Leave a review

  • OL
    Olga Ladigaeva
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    25 May, 2026
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    I really enjoyed everything, especially the opportunity to visit Kizhi and go dog sledding.
  • SS
    Svetlana Shibarshina
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    16 Oct, 2025
    Special thanks to our guide, Vera. She’s an excellent tour organizer and a very knowledgeable guide.
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    Alexandra
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    29 May, 2025
    We went on the Reboot tour in Karelia and came away with so many positive emotions and impressions. The organization was excellent, everything ran smoothly with no delays or confusion. We always knew who was picking us up, where we were going, and when we’d be back. We've been on other trips, so we truly appreciate how well this one was managed, thank you for that. We really loved staying at the Verkhovye Hotel. It had such a warm, family-like atmosphere that it made us want to come back again. We returned home rested and in great spirits. Thank you.