Winter wonders on bends. Individual tour to Karelia

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Our journey will begin with an individual tour of the capital of Karelia and a promenade along the embankment of Lake Onega, and after that we will have a master class at the gastronomic workshop "Vkareliiest".

During the jeep tour, we will admire the scenery, see the first Russian resort, go down to the lava tongues of the oldest volcano, visit the Kivach Nature Reserve and master off-road driving skills.

And, of course, we will visit the most visited tourist site in Karelia — the Ruskeala Mountain Park.

The tour is held from January 10 to April 15 for a group of two people on any day upon request.

Location

Petrozavodsk

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Tour highlights

Jeep tour of "iconic" sites

We will enjoy driving a real SUV and see the beauty of Karelia — the Marcial Waters resort, Sampo Mountain, Girvas volcano and Kivach waterfall

Gastronomic master class

We will prepare a traditional dish of our choice — branded Gravlax red fish, Karelo-Finnish fish soup, lingonberry mousse or the famous "Gates"

Picturesque marble canyon

Let's go on an excursion to the Ruskeala Mountain Park, where marble has been mined for 300 years to decorate palaces and temples of the Northern capital

Itinerary

Day 1 - Meeting, Petrozavodsk
We meet dear guests in the capital of Karelia — Petrozavodsk.
Possible arrival options:
branded train No. 18 (double-decker train, compartment only);
by regular flight on the Moscow — Petrozavodsk plane (the airport is 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 with him 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.
Visit to the Karelian Design Center.
This is an introduction to traditional materials for the region through the works of Karelian artisans, exclusive designer furniture in the interior in the Karelian style, its own line of clothing and textiles with prints based on the embroideries of the National Museum of Karelia, souvenirs: interior decor made of Karelian birch, shungite, ceramics, gypsum, using traditional embroidery, yagel, Karelian fragrances, petroglyphs.
All the items in the showroom are the author's work of masters from Karelia.
For gourmets and connoisseurs of Karelian culture.
Gastronomic workshop "Vkareliiest":
1. Immersive performance in the Cave of Petroglyphs
2. Gastronomic master class to choose from:
National pastry "Gateways".
Karelo-Finnish ear "Lohikeitto".
Karelian dessert "Lingonberry mousse VISPIPUURO".
Gravlax (branded ambassador of red fish + gravlax salad).
After the master class, there is a tasting of dishes prepared with your own hands.
By prior request, you can order lunch at the gastronomic workshop.
Accommodation in the selected hotel.

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Day 2 - Jeep tour: Petrozavodsk — Tsarevichi — Marcial Waters resort — Girvas volcano — Kivach Waterfall
Breakfast (buffet).
One-day jeep tour along the route: "Petrozavodsk — Tsarevichi — Marcial Waters resort — Girvas volcano — Kivach waterfall" with lunch.
This optimal combination of an active and sightseeing component will allow you to enjoy driving a real SUV, see the beauty of Karelia and visit "iconic" sites.
The duration is 8 hours.
Meeting at the hotel.
Seating in jeeps (2-3 people + an instructor), getting to know the instructors.
Departure from the city along the Kola highway, in the direction of the village of Girvas.
A short stop along the way to contemplate the beautiful views of the islands of Lake Conchesero, opening from Mount Sampo.
This hill was so named after filming in these places in 1959, the film of the same name based on the Karelian epic Kalevala, where Sampo is a wonderful mill, a one—of-a-kind magical object with magical power and is a source of happiness, well-being and abundance.
We visit the first Russian resort — "Marcial Waters", founded in 1719 by decree of Peter 1, on healing springs, the water from which is still used by visitors of the sanatorium for therapeutic and preventive purposes, as it contains a large amount of iron and other trace elements.
And we have the opportunity to taste water from 3 springs, as well as buy souvenirs from Karelian producers.
At the entrance to the village of Girvas, we cross the dry riverbed of the Suna River by a dam — one of the hydraulic structures of the Palaeozersk hydroelectric power station.
When the water level in the system of lakes forming the reservoir rises to a critical level, floodgates are opened here and water is discharged.
It's an impressive sight, but extremely rare.
Hydroelectric power plant and Girvas volcano — we descend to the lava tongues of the oldest volcano in the channel of the idle spillway of the hydroelectric power plant — a rocky slope formed by molten rock of more than 2.5 billion years ago, during the formation of the Earth's crust.
The beginning of the off—road part of our route is along the channel of the Pioneer Canal.
A preliminary briefing on safety and the basics of driving a car in off-road conditions.
Tourists get behind the wheel.
An instructor is present in each car and monitors safety on the route.
It is necessary to follow his instructions and observe the recommended driving speed.
Turn on the four-wheel drive and start driving along the forest road.
We overcome off-road areas, sand pits, a swampy lake shore, ascents and descents.
We continue to move, improve our off-road driving skills, make photo stops in interesting places: an abandoned airfield, as well as a Port threshold - a place on the section of the Suna River, where the filming of the modern version of the film "And the Dawns are Quiet Here" took place in 2015.
Lunch at a cafe at a country recreation center.
Visit to the Kivach Nature Reserve.
Sightseeing of the waterfall of the same name on the Suna River, one of the largest Karelian rivers.
The height of the waterfall is about 11 meters (water falls from several ledges).
It is one of the largest lowland waterfalls in Europe.
We will visit the arboretum and the museum of Karelian nature.
Departure to Petrozavodsk.
Return to the hotel.

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Day 3 - Ruskeala Mountain Park
Breakfast (buffet).
Room release.
Departure 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 shooting of the cult Soviet film "And the dawns are quiet here" took place here.
Now it is a great place for walks and photo shoots in nature.
A ground tour of the mountain park as part of a group*.
For 300 years, marble has been mined here to decorate the palaces and temples of the Northern capital.
A Marble lake was formed in a huge man-made bowl, which is now admired by numerous tourists.
The rock grotto and tunnels cut into the rocks, the Italian quarry, the Marble Square will make an indelible impression on you.
There are no analogues of this unique natural object either in Russia or in Europe!
*Individual excursions are provided subject to technical availability with an additional fee!
For an additional fee:
excursion "Underground Ruskeala" (from December 4, 2023, the route will be closed for repairs, the exact date of their completion is not known);
Trolls over Marble Lake (zip-line);
bungee;
visit to the historical and cultural center;
horseback riding through the territory of the mountain park on a sleigh (maximum 4 people, duration 30-40 minutes, it is better to book in advance), the cost is 5,500 rubles per group.
There are several cafes and souvenir shops on the territory of the mountain park.
Additional services are purchased directly on site, at the ticket offices of the mountain park.
They are not booked in advance.
From the mountain park, we recommend taking the Ruskeala Express retro train along 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!
Buy train tickets in advance on the Russian Railways website (tickets are not included in the tour price).
Departure home from Sortavala by train:
18:45 to St. Petersburg No. 822H "Swallow" (arrival at 22:43);
20:25 to Moscow No. 160A (arrival at 10:16 the next day).
It is also possible to return to Petrozavodsk and leave Petrozavodsk.
If tourists want to extend their holidays in Karelia, we will book additional accommodation in a hotel or in 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 in Petrozavodsk.

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

Hotel "North" 4* (standard rooms)	Double Room	Single Room	Additional place
for a group of 5 people	41 500	43 300	40 500
for a group of 4 people	44 600	46 400	43 600
for a group of 3 people	46 300	48 100	45 300
for a group of 2 people	57 400	59 200	56 400

Discounts:

student — 500 rubles.;
a pensioner over 60 years old — 400 rubles.

It is possible to calculate the tour for any number of people on request.
At the request of tourists, it is possible to book another accommodation option.

You can specify the accommodation requirements: DBL (2-bed room with one bed) or TWIN (2-bed room with two separate beds).

The Severnaya Hotel is located in the very center of Petrozavodsk, surrounded by the main attractions and infrastructure facilities. Guests can take advantage of high-quality service - free Wi-Fi, luggage storage and a gym.

The hotel offers cozy and modern rooms, which are fully equipped with everything you need. Each room has everything you need - ergonomic furniture, modern appliances and an individual bathroom. Regular cleaning is carried out everywhere.

Delicious and hearty breakfasts are served every morning, which are fully equipped with everything you need. There is also a restaurant consisting of several halls. Everything is prepared exclusively from fresh products.

There is a bus stop next to the hotel, as well as a local history museum and picturesque parks for long walks.

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Tour conditions

Group

up to 50 tourists

Minimum age

3 years old

Duration

3 days 2 nights

Group meets at

Petrozavodsk

Included in price

accommodation in a 4* hotel in Petrozavodsk (2 days);
meals specified in the program (3 breakfasts, 1 tea party with snacks of national cuisine);
private sightseeing tour of Petrozavodsk;
visiting Karelian design Center
1 gastronomic master class;
excursion to the cave of Petroglyphs;
private jeep day trip;
excursion to the Ruskeala Mountain Park;
individual transport service;
the work of a guide and escort.

Paid extra

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

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.

Reviews

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Svetlana

6 Nov, 2024

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A wonderful trip with our fantastic guide, Lyudmila, who was with us every step of the way. Everything was quick, well-organized and professional. Thank you!

6 Nov, 2024