Wonderful places of Karelia

We invite you to spend the weekend in Karelia, on your own or with your family, comfortably relaxing in a hotel. 

You will see the sights of the city of Petrozavodsk, get acquainted with the taiga, the Karelian birch, and feel the charm of wild nature. 

And also visit the pearls of Karelia — Kizhi Island and the Ruskeala Mountain Park, enjoy the taste of local cuisine and be able to choose the activity at your discretion on your free day.

The program received the certificate "Made in Karelia".

Location

Petrozavodsk
from
$311
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Duration
4 Days
3 Nights
Departures
  • Group departures
    • Dates for next season
    • 29 May – 1 June, 2025
    • 5 – 8 June, 2025
    • 12 – 15 June, 2025
    • 19 – 22 June, 2025
or
Accommodation
  • Hotel
    3 nights
Comfort
  • Midscale
  • Upscale
  • Premium
Difficulty
Easy
Suitable for everyone
Group
Up to 50 people
Minimum age
6 years old
Group meet at
Petrozavodsk
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Weekdays: 8am - 8pm
Weekends: 8am - 7pm (GMT +3)
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Tour highlights

Karelian journey
You will see the best places in Karelia in less than a week
The pearl of wooden architecture
Go straight by Meteor along Lake Onega to Kizhi Island
The emerald waters of the man-made Marble Lake
Take a walk through the mountain park, which has no analogues in Russia and Europe

Itinerary

  • Day 1 - A tour of Petrozavodsk. A trip to Kizhi Island

    We meet our dear guests at the Petrozavodsk railway station upon arrival of train No. 18 (~07:50).

    The guide greets you with a sign "Wonderful places of Karelia".

    • Tourists who arrived on earlier trains or on their own transport approach the meeting place.
    • We recommend arriving by plane on the eve of the tour and booking an additional one. overnight at the hotel.
    • If tourists arrive later (train No. 92 ~ at 09:18), a meeting at the railway station and a free transfer will be arranged for them to meet the group on the route. In this case, tourists have breakfast on their own.

    Breakfast in a cozy cafe.

    A tour of the capital 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 I, 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.

    Excursion to Kizhi Island, the pearl of Karelian wooden architecture (duration of the trip is 7 hours).

    A trip by Meteor along Lake Onega to Kizhi Island (1 hour and 30 minutes on the way).

    Visit the famous open-air museum, where a unique collection of monuments of wooden architecture is collected.

    You will see the 22nd Transfiguration Church after restoration, visit the interiors of the Church of the Intercession of the Virgin and the ethnographic exposition in the peasant hut, where traditional peasant crafts are demonstrated.

    Return to Petrozavodsk.

    Supper.

    Accommodation at the selected hotel after the end of the excursion program.

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  • Day 2 - Ruskeala Mountain Park + optional (for an additional fee) excursion to Valaam
  • Day 3 - "Marcial waters". Girvas volcano. Kivach Waterfall
  • Day 4 - Free day. Additional excursions
Difficulty
Suitable for everyone

Accommodation

Accommodation
  • Hotel
    3 nights
Comfort
  • Midscale
  • Upscale
  • Premium

The tour includes accommodation in a hotel in Petrozavodsk.

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

 Double occupancySingle occupancyAdditional place
The Runa Hotel
breakfast — "complex"
30 50036 90027 900
Hotel "Peter Inn Petrozavodsk" 4*
Breakfast is a buffet
34 50042 20029 400
Hotel "Fregat" 4*
Breakfast is a buffet
standard / business
38 000 / 41 20046 600 / 52 80030 500

Discounts:

  • a child from 2 to 6 years old inclusive — 2,000 rubles /person.;
  • a child from 7 to 16 years old inclusive — 1,700 rubles/person.

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

The Fregat Hotel or The Runa Hotel or 3 nights
The Fregat Hotel

This is a new comfortable four-star hotel located in the center of Petrozavodsk on the picturesque embankment of Lake Onega, a 10-minute drive from the beautiful Alexander Nevsky Cathedral. The Musical Theatre of the Republic of Karelia is a 10-minute walk away. It offers 80 comfortable rooms of various categories, each of which is made in a modern original design.

All rooms have a desk with telephone, wardrobe, mini-bar, plasma panel and interactive TV, safe, hairdryer, bathroom accessories and underfloor heating in the bathroom, Wi-Fi throughout the hotel, central air conditioning, fire safety system and electronic locks.

The hotel's restaurant serves European and Russian cuisine.

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Another option
The Runa Hotel

This hotel is located in the center of Petrozavodsk, 500 meters from the central train station. Runa Hotel offers free Wi-Fi and a 24-hour front desk.

The bright rooms of the hotel are decorated in warm colors. Each room has a TV and an electric kettle.

There is a kitchen area with a refrigerator, microwave and necessary utensils. The hotel also has a cooler. A variety of cafes and restaurants can be found within a 10-minute walk.

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Another option
Hotel "Peter Inn Petrozavodsk" 4*

The Peter Inn Hotel is conveniently located in the center of Petrozavodsk and offers guests high standards of service and a wide range of services. The reception is open 24 hours a day.

The rooms are bright rooms that are decorated in a modern style. Functional furniture and new appliances are installed in each category. The bathrooms are individual for each room. Some rooms offer stunning views of Lake Onega.

Meals are served in the restaurant, which offers local, Bavarian and international cuisine. In addition, there is a sushi bar and a lounge cafe on site.

Business meetings, conferences and trainings are held in an equipped conference room. The staff will organize a business meeting of any format and take into account all the details and nuances.

Besovets International Airport is 17 kilometers away from the hotel.

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Tour conditions

Group
up to 50 tourists
Minimum age
6 years old
Duration
4 days 3 nights
Group meets at
Petrozavodsk

Included in price

  • accommodation in rooms of the selected category (3 nights in Petrozavodsk);
  • meals according to the program (4 breakfasts, 1 lunch, 1 dinner);
  • excursions:
    • overview of Petrozavodsk;
    • O. Kizhi;
    • Ruskeala Mountain Park;
    • Kivach Nature Reserve, Girvas Volcano and Marcial Waters Resort;
  • transportation services according to the program;
  • the work of the guide and accompanying person is 3 days.

Paid extra

  • air and railway tickets to Petrozavodsk and back;
  • meals not specified in the tour program (lunches and dinners, except dinner on day 1 and lunch on day 3);
  • taxi from Ruskeala to Sortavala (optional) — about 1,500 rubles.; 
  • excursion "The Marvelous island of Valaam" (order when booking the tour, payment is made on the tour to the guide):
    • adult — 5,500 rubles/person.;
    • a child under 12 years old — 2,800 rubles/person.;
    • a child under 6 years old (upon presentation of a birth certificate) is free of charge;
  • visit to the specially protected natural area "Valaam Archipelago" — 100 rubles/person (paid independently on the spot);
  • rafting on the Shuya River:
    • adult — 2,700 rubles/person.;
    • a child under 14 years old inclusive — 2,500 rubles/person.;
    • a child under 5 years old is free of charge.
  • a trip to the village of Kindasovo (for a group of 5 people or more; preliminary cost) — 3,000 rubles/ person.

It's important to know

Personal equipment you need for the tour

1. Medical preparations for individual needs.
2. Documents: passport, insurance policy (medical).
3. Comfortable sports shoes:

  • sneakers or moccasins, but not new, but familiar and comfortable,
  • replacement shoes (light sneakers or sneakers).

4. Sportswear for hot and cool weather:

  • The jacket is windproof, waterproof,
  • raincoat,
  • warm tracksuit (sweatshirt, pants),
  • T-shirts with long (from sunburn) and short sleeves,
  • sports trousers,
  • shorts,
  • socks.

5. Headdress: cap, panama hat (with visor). 
6. Bathing suit. 
7. Personal hygiene products. 
8. Useful equipment:

  • small backpack (20-30 l),
  • flashlight with spare batteries,
  • sunscreen (required),
  • sunglasses.

9. For photo and video equipment, take care of an airtight package in case of rain.

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Dates and Prices

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    29 May – 1 Jun, 2025 4 days 3 nights
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    5 – 8 Jun, 2025 4 days 3 nights
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    12 – 15 Jun, 2025 4 days 3 nights
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    19 – 22 Jun, 2025 4 days 3 nights
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    26 – 29 Jun, 2025 4 days 3 nights
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Reviews

  • S
    Svetlana
    6 Nov, 2024
    about provider
    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