Wonderful places of Karelia. An abbreviated program

Take a break from the gray everyday life and immerse yourself in the charm of the northern region on a three-day trip. The architecture of the Northern City, a trip to Kizhi Island, blue lakes, marble cliffs and an open-air museum are waiting for you!

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Location

Petrozavodsk
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Duration
3 Days
2 Nights
Departures
  • Group departures
    • 29 – 31 May
    • 5 – 7 June
    • 12 – 14 June
    • 19 – 21 June
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Accommodation
  • Hotel
    2 nights
Comfort
  • Midscale
  • Premium
Difficulty
Easy
Suitable for everyone
Group
Up to 50 tourists
Minimum age
6 years old
Group meet at
Petrozavodsk
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Tour highlights

Kizhi Island
In the famous open-air museum you will get acquainted with the temples of the Kizhi architectural ensemble.
Kivach Nature Reserve
Admire the most famous waterfall in Karelia, see a real Karelian birch and visit the nature museum.
The legendary mountain Park
You will visit the very place where marble was mined to decorate the palaces and temples of the Northern Capital

Itinerary

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

    ~ 07:50 Meeting at the Petrozavodsk railway station from the side of the platform upon arrival of train No. 18.

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

    If you arrived by earlier trains or by your own transport, then you need to arrive at the meeting time at the Petrozavodsk railway station.

    Breakfast.

    If you arrive later (train number 92 ~ 09:58), you will be individually met at the railway station. Breakfast is not provided and is replaced by a transfer to meet the group on the route (transfer at no extra charge).

    Guided tour of the capital of Karelia (duration 2 hours).

    Petrozavodsk is the younger brother of St. Petersburg, born 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.

    Excursion to Kizhi Island (duration 7 hours).

    The Kizhi Museum-Reserve is one of the largest museums of traditional wooden architecture in Russia, a UNESCO World Cultural and Natural Heritage site.

    You will travel to Kizhi Island by Meteor on Lake Onega (1 hour and 30 minutes in one direction).

    In the famous open-air museum you will:

    • get acquainted with the temples of the Kizhi architectural ensemble;
    • Marvel at the beauty of the 22nd Transfiguration Church, visit the interiors of the Church of the Intercession of the Virgin and the ethnographic exhibition in a peasant hut.;
    • You will observe the work of craftsmen who demonstrate traditional crafts.

    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. Excursion to Valaam (for an additional fee)
  • Day 3 - The resort "Marcial waters". Girvas volcano. Kivach Waterfall
Difficulty
Suitable for everyone

Accommodation

Accommodation
  • Hotel
    2 nights
Comfort
  • Midscale
  • Premium

The tour includes hotel accommodation.

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

Placement optionPeter Inn 4*Severnaya 4*"Greenfeel" 3* (July-August)
Double Room36 20036 20036 200
Single room41 50042 50045 000
Extra bed in a double room32 50032 50031 900

Discounts are available on the tour:

  • a child under 6 years old inclusive – 2,500 rubles /person.;
  • child under 16 years old inclusive – 2,000 rubles/person.;
  • a pensioner over 60 years of age – 400 rubles/person.
Greenfeel Hotel 3* or Hotel "Severnaya" 4* or 2 nights
Greenfeel Hotel 3*

The Greenfeel Hotel is located in Pervomaisky district of Petrozavodsk. Lake Onega stretches 1.8 km away.

Double and triple rooms of various furnishings are offered for accommodation. Each has one or two comfortable beds, a TV, a small desk, and blackout curtains.

There are a lot of cafes, canteens, pizzerias and other places where you can have a delicious meal around the hotel.

If you want to visit the sights and get to know the city, you can go to the Nameless Stream Park, which is located nearby, or to the Botanical Garden. The distance to the railway station is 2.5 km, to the airport — 11.8 km.

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Another option
Hotel "Severnaya" 4*

The Severnaya Hotel is located in the very center of Petrozavodsk, surrounded by major attractions and infrastructure facilities. 

The hotel offers comfortable 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.

There is a bus stop near the hotel, as well as a museum of local lore and picturesque parks for long walks.

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Another option
Peter Inn Petrozavodsk Hotel 4*

The Piter Inn is located in the center of Petrozavodsk, just a 2-minute walk from the central train station. It offers a 24-hour gym, free Wi-Fi and a 24-hour front desk.

Each room has a telephone, air conditioning, a TV with digital channels and a safe. The private bathroom comes with a hairdryer.

The Paulaner Restaurant, which has its own brewery, serves Bavarian, local and international cuisine. The cafe serves European cuisine, desserts and coffee.

The hotel has conference facilities. Guests can use the laundry service.

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Tour conditions

Group
up to 50 tourists
Minimum age
6 years old
Duration
3 days 2 nights
Group meets at
Petrozavodsk

Included in price

  • accommodation in rooms of the selected category (2 nights in Petrozavodsk);
  • meals according to the program (3 breakfasts, 1 lunch box, 1 lunch, 1 dinner);
  • Petrozavodsk sightseeing Tour;
  • excursions:
    • on Kizhi Island;
    • Ruskeala Mountain Park;
    • Kivach Nature Reserve, Girvas Volcano and Marcial Waters Resort;
  • transportation services according to the program;
  • the guide and accompanying person work for 3 days.

Paid extra

  • air and railway tickets to Petrozavodsk and back;
  • meals not included in the tour program;
  • taxi from the mountain park to Sortavala (optional) — about 1,500 rubles.; 
  • The Wonderful Island of Valaam tour (preliminary price for 2025, the exact price will be approved in April 2025):
    • adult — 6,200 rubles/person.;
    • a child under 12 years of age — 3,100 rubles/person.;
    • children under 6 years old — free of charge (upon presentation of a birth certificate);
  • visit to the specially protected natural area "Valaam Archipelago" — 200 rubles /person (self-paid).

Booking excursions in advance, when booking a tour, payment is made to the tour guide (in cash).

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. Personal hygiene products. 
7. Useful equipment:

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

8. 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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Reviews

  • S
    Svetlana
    about provider
    6 Nov, 2024
    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!