Winter railway cruise to Karelia

Railway trips to Karelia are a real modern tourist classic. You will embark on a special route that connects the times and is able to fully reveal the spirituality and nobility of this amazing region. 

You will drive from the Karelian capital, the port of Petrozavodsk, to the ancient city of Sortavala and the Ruskeala Mountain Park, and then to Vyborg, which has preserved the chivalrous spirit of the Middle Ages. The festive atmosphere of the cruise will be supported by a visit to Chalna — to visit the charming Karelian grandfather Talviukko. 

Location

Russia, Moscow
from
$514
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Duration
4 Days
3 Nights
Departures
  • Group departures
    • 11 – 14 October
    • 2 – 5 November
    • 30 December, 2024 – 2 January, 2025
    • Dates for next season
    • 2 – 5 January, 2025
    • 5 – 8 February, 2025
    • 26 – 29 April, 2025
    • 7 – 10 May, 2025
or
Accommodation
  • Train
    3 nights
Comfort
  • Midscale
  • Upscale
Difficulty
Easy
Suitable for everyone
Group
Up to 150 people
Minimum age
3 years old
Group meet at
Russia, Moscow
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Weekends: 8am - 7pm (GMT +3)
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Tour highlights

Festive atmosphere
You will visit the charming Karelian grandfather Talviukko, the local Santa Claus
A journey into the Middle Ages
Visit Vyborg, which has preserved the chivalrous spirit
The mysterious beauty of marble
Take a walk through the incredibly picturesque Ruskeala Mountain Park

Itinerary

  • Day 1 - Departure from Moscow

    Self-boarding tourist train No. 928 (train number, carriage, seats will be indicated in the voucher) according to the original documents (passports, birth certificates for children under 14 years old).

    21:05 — departure of tourist train No. 928 from Leningradsky railway station in Moscow.

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  • Day 2 - Petrozavodsk. The patrimony of Talviukko. Departure to Sortavala
  • Day 3 - Sightseeing tour of Sortavala. Ruskeala. Vyborg
  • Day 4 - Return to Moscow
Difficulty
Suitable for everyone

Accommodation

Accommodation
  • Train
    3 nights
Comfort
  • Midscale
  • Upscale

The tour provides for travel in wagons of the selected category along the route. Accommodation takes place only in mixed compartments, there is no division into male and female.

The cost per 1 person, depending on the accommodation, RUB.:

CategoryFour-seater compartmentDouble compartmentDouble compartment
Single occupancy
For adults49 80064 99096 600
For children from 0 to 9 years old inclusive (with a seat)49 55064 690 -
For children from 0 to 4 years old inclusive (without a seat)31 15031 150 -

The purchase of one additional seat in a four–seater compartment is 13,300 rubles.

Tourist train 3 nights

The tourist train includes comfortable luxury, CB, compartment and second-class carriages. 

SUITE 6 compartment1 upper shelf + 1 lower (unfolds, it turns out the analogy of a bed is slightly smaller than a 2-bedroom bed), bathrobes + slippers, 1 medium + 1 large towel. Personal amenities in the form of a WC with a sink. A soft corner sofa, there is a TV (you can use a USB stick or disks). There are only 12 people in the carriage.
sv2 lower shelves, 1 medium towel for 1 person, mini travel kit (toothbrush + toothpaste, slippers, refreshing napkin). Amenities per carriage. The maximum number of people in a carriage is 18.
COMPARTMENT2 lower and 2 upper shelves. Amenities per carriage. Mini travel kit (toothbrush + toothpaste, slippers, refreshing napkin). The maximum number of people in a carriage is 36.
Reserved seat9 open-type compartments, 9 side seats. The maximum number of people in a carriage is 54.
The general Ruskeala ExpressThe train is stylized for the beginning of the 20th century. A real steam locomotive pulls the train. There are 6 seats in each compartment. The train has a restaurant car and a photo compartment.

Tour conditions

Group
up to 150 tourists
Minimum age
3 years old
Duration
4 days 3 nights
Group meets at
Russia, Moscow

Included in price

  • travel in wagons of the selected category along the route; 
  • meals specified in the program (2 breakfasts, 1 lunch, 1 dinner); 
  • transportation and excursion services, including entrance tickets to the excursion facilities according to the program.

Paid extra

  • air and railway tickets to Moscow and back;
  • personal expenses;
  • the purchase of one additional seat in a four–seater compartment is 13,300 rubles.

It's important to know

Are plane tickets included in the tour price?

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

Is insurance included in the price of the tour?
Are there any possible changes in the program?
How do I get to the train at Leningradsky railway station?

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