New Year holidays in Karelia for 4 days

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The magic of the Christmas holidays is felt most of all in the North, where the traditions of celebrating Christmas have been preserved. Christmas in Karelia is an opportunity to get to the Residence of Karelian Santa Claus Talviukko, acquaintance with the traditions of caroling, Yuletide rituals in the Russian North.

You will be amazed by the world of Karelian nature, the winter silence of Lake Onega, the charm of the winter forest, through which you will rush on a dog sled, the beauty of the majestic Kivach waterfall! By coming to us, you will forever love these places, as we love them. We are waiting for you to visit, and we will make every effort of hospitality so that you are satisfied with your vacation and return to Karelia again.

Location

Petrozavodsk

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Tour highlights

The capital of Karelia

We will visit Petrozavodsk with a sightseeing tour and walk along the embankment of Lake Onega

Husky Kennel

Together with those who wish, we will get acquainted with fluffy dogs and learn how to drive a dog sled

Karelian cuisine

We will attend a master class on cooking traditional Karelian gate pies

Itinerary

Day 1 - Sightseeing tour of the city, visit to the "Doll House"
Arrival in Petrozavodsk by train No. 018.
Meeting of the group at the main entrance to the station, from the platform (for groups from St. Petersburg train No. 012 arrival 07:00, waiting for the arrival of train No. 18).
Breakfast in the restaurant.
A visit to Tatyana Kalinina's unique private gallery "Doll's House" is an introduction to the amazing author's collection of Kizhi brownies. The opportunity to purchase a keepsake charm.
Departure for a sightseeing tour of New Year's Petrozavodsk.
During the tour you will see the monument to Peter I, walk along the embankment of Lake Onega, where you will get acquainted with the sculptural compositions presented to Petrozavodsk by the twin cities, visit Alexander Nevsky Cathedral, Theater Square, Governor's Garden.
A visit to the unique Shungit.Life facility, which manufactures products from the most useful mineral on earth — shungite from the Zazhoginsky deposit.
The homeland of shungite — Zaonezhye is one of the most original places in Karelia and the Russian North.
Recently, shungite has become known far beyond the borders of Karelia due to its properties.
Tourists coming to our region tend to buy products made of this unique stone. And what is its uniqueness? Is it only found in Zaonezhye? Are his extraordinary qualities valid?
What is the mystery of shungite, which has become a real "brand" of Karelia these days? You can make up your mind by visiting the "shungite cave", where you can have a relaxation session.
The walls of the room are lined with shungite tiles.
Your attention will be offered products made of "black stone", which you can buy as souvenirs at manufacturer's prices.
Lunch at the restaurant.
Accommodation at the hotel.
Free time.

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Day 2 - Husky Breed Dog Kennel
Breakfast at the hotel restaurant.
10:00 For an additional fee, we invite you to visit the Husky dog kennel to participate in the Breath of the North program.
Please note that children from 0 to 6 years old participate in the program only in the hands of their parents, children aged 7 to 18 years old only accompanied by a family member.
It is booked upon purchase of the tour, paid upon arrival to the tour guide.
The program includes:
meeting guests on the territory, briefing on the rules of behavior;
excursion to the kennel of sled dogs;
excursion to the reindeer with hand-fed yagel;
visit to the farmstead of the Mezen horses;
instruction and safety instructions on dog sled management;
2.5 km dog sledding along a prepared track accompanied by an experienced instructor, 2 people on 1 team;
tea party in the grill gazebo by a live fire.
Return to Petrozavodsk.
Lunch at the restaurant.
A master class on cooking traditional Karelian gate pies.
A skilled craftswoman will tell you how to bake this favorite dish.
He will show you how to cook rye dough, filling — from potatoes, methods of rolling and pinching dough…
You will be able to participate in the preparation yourself and, of course, taste the wonderful Karelian gateways.
Each participant of the master class will receive a postcard with a recipe as a gift.
Tea party with wickets.
Free time.

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Day 3 - Visit to the residence of Karelian Santa Claus Talviukko
Breakfast at the hotel restaurant.
A trip to visit the main Karelian Santa Claus Talviukko for the program "Visit to the residence of Karelian Santa Claus Talviukko".
Talvenukko invites everyone to visit his residence, where you can make sure that the harsh winter days can be really hot and full of adventures.
Talviukko himself will be waiting to congratulate you personally!
The program includes:
visiting a sled dog kennel;
Deer farm walk;
visit to the Sami village;
New Year's flash mob;
interactive with Karelian Santa Claus "Live magic" (weather management);
The wonders of the Talviucco Residence, the physics of goodness;
getting acquainted with the overview exhibition "The Seasons — the Karelian calendar".
Return to Petrozavodsk.
Lunch at the restaurant.
Transfer to the hotel. Rest.

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Day 4 - Marcial Waters Resort, Kivach Waterfall, National Museum of Karelia
Breakfast at the hotel restaurant.
Room release.
Departure for a country trip with a visit to the first Russian resort of Marcial Waters.
Visit to the Church of the Apostle Peter, built in 1721 for vacationers of the resort. It contains chiseled candlesticks made by the hands of Peter the Great, an original iconostasis celebrating the victory of Russian weapons in the Northern War (painting of the first quarter of the XVIII century), carved wooden sculpture and other elements of the temple that have been preserved since Peter the Great.
Lunch at the cafe.
Visit Kivach Waterfall, one of the largest lowland waterfalls in Europe. Inspection of the Museum of Nature and a grove of Karelian birch.
Return to Petrozavodsk.
Visit to the National Museum of Karelia.
Interactive program "New Year's journey through the Governor's House", during which you will make an exciting journey through time. Go to medieval Karelia and find out how the Yule holiday was celebrated.
You will visit the Karelian hut of the late 19th century and get acquainted with the ancient Christmas rituals. You will be offered to guess riddles and tell fortunes for the coming year.
Everyone will be able to make a simple Christmas tree decoration and make a wish.
The journey will end in the Hall of the Noble Assembly with everyone's favorite custom — plucking the Christmas tree.
Departure to Moscow, St. Petersburg.

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Difficulty

Suitable for everyone

Accommodation

Hotel

3 nights

Comfort

Upscale
Premium

The tour includes accommodation in a Petrozavodsk hotel.

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

	«Piter-Inn»	«Karelia& SPA»	"Frigate"	«Petra»
Adult the main place is in a 2-bed standard room	36 700	37 100	40 100	36 400
Adult Single room	—	40 800	50 800	47 500
Adult the main place in a 2-bed room of the Comfort category	—	—	—	38 200
Adult The main place is in a 2-bed superior room	38 600	—	—
Adult additional place	29 300	—	31 100	30 400
Child under 17 years old the main place is in a 2-bed standard room	36 200	36 500	39 500	35 800
Child under 17 years old additional place	28 700	—	30 600	29 900
Child under 17 years old the main place in a 2-bed room of the Comfort category	—	—	—	37 700
Child under 17 years old the main place is in a 2-bed superior room	38 000	—	—	—
Child under 7 years old no room in the room	23 100	—	—	—
Child under 6 years old no room in the room	—	—	—	22 800
Child under 5 years old no room in the room	—	—	23 100	—

The Fregat Hotel

The 4* Fregat Hotel is located in the city center on the picturesque embankment of Lake Onega, one of the most beautiful and romantic places in Russia. In the vicinity of the hotel there is a pier from where ships depart in summer to Kizhi Island, where the world-famous state historical, architectural and ethnographic museum-reserve is located, rightfully considered the highest achievement of Russian wooden architecture. Kirov Square, where the Musical and National Theaters of the Republic of Karelia are located, is a 10-minute walk from the hotel.

Description of the rooms:

Each room has a modern private bathroom with toiletries, plasma panel and interactive TV, Wi-Fi, universal work desk, telephone, hairdryer, safe, minibar, wardrobe, chair, armchair, bedside tables.

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The Piter inn Hotel

This is the first and only international hotel in the city of Petrozavodsk. It offers impeccable quality of service, friendly staff and the highest standards of safety. Due to its unique location in the very center of the capital of Karelia, the Piter Inn Hotel is an ideal place to stay on weekends and during business trips.

Description of the rooms:

Standard Twin room – single room, area 19-24 sq. m., maximum capacity 2 adults, extra. the place is on request. Equipment: work area, carpeted floor, satellite TV, telephone, safe, hairdryer, individually controlled central air conditioning system, Wi-Fi, bathroom with shower, underfloor heating, bathroom accessories, shoe sponge.

Standard Superior room – single room, area 24-30 sq. mm., wide double bed/two separate beds, maximum capacity 3 adults, extra. the place is on request. Equipment: comfortable workplace, carpeted floor, satellite TV, telephone, safe, hairdryer, individually controlled central air conditioning system, free Wi-Fi, tea station, mineral water, ironing board and iron, bathroom with shower, underfloor heating, bath accessories bathrobe and slippers, sponge for shoes.

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Karelia SPA Hotel

Karelia Hotel&SPA It is located in the very center of Petrozavodsk. It offers a well-equipped spa and rooms with panoramic views of Lake Onega and the surrounding park. The bright rooms at the hotel feature wooden floors and wooden furniture. The rooms are equipped with a TV. There is a work desk and a private bathroom. Wi-Fi is available throughout the hotel.

The elegant restaurant has large windows overlooking Lake Onega. A buffet breakfast and a variety of traditional local dishes are served daily. Guests of the hotel can book spa treatments and use the sauna.

Description of the rooms:

Standard Single Room — room facilities: single bed, wardrobe/closet, luggage rack, work desk, bathroom with shower, plasma panel (satellite TV), Wi-Fi, telephone, refrigerator, heater, hair dryer.

The room has an individual set of cosmetics (shampoo, gel, soap, dental kit, shower cap), bathrobe, slippers, set of towels, extra blanket and pillow, care products for clothes and shoes

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The Petra Hotel

The Petra Hotel is a modern hotel in the center of Petrozavodsk.

The hotel is located in the building of the cultural heritage site of the Republic of Karelia. The building was completely restored and reconstructed in 2022.

Within walking distance of the railway station, the main attractions of the city, shopping malls, pharmacies and shops.

A small number of rooms makes it possible to take care of each guest and creates an atmosphere of home comfort.

Standard Double Room:

Bright and modern standard room with an area of 13.5 sq.m
It is equipped with one double or two twin beds and a private bathroom with a shower.

Each room has a work space, wardrobe, air conditioning, flat-screen TV, refrigerator, tea station, welcome bottled water, hairdryer, Wi-Fi.

Ideal for single or double occupancy
It can accommodate up to 2 people.

Room of the Comfort category:

Modern and spacious room with an area of 20 sq. m.
It is equipped with one double or two single beds, air conditioning, a flat-screen TV, a refrigerator and a private bathroom.

Each room has a work space, wardrobe, tea station, welcome bottled water, hairdryer, Wi-Fi.

The room is suitable for double or triple occupancy. Two main beds and an extra bed for the third guest
It can accommodate up to 3 people.

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Tour conditions

Group

up to 40 tourists

Minimum age

1 years old

Duration

4 days 3 nights

Group meets at

Petrozavodsk

Included in price

transportation and sightseeing services on the route;
entrance tickets to museums;
hotel accommodation;
meals specified in the tour program (4 breakfasts, 4 lunches, tea);
the work of an accompanying guide.

Paid extra

air and railway tickets to Petrozavodsk and back;
visit to the Husky dog kennel (booked upon purchase of the tour, paid on the spot):
- adults and children from 13 years old — 5,200 rubles/person.;
- children from 7 to 12 years old — 2,600 rubles/person.;
- children from 0 to 6 years old are free of charge.

It's important to know

At winter programs, clothing is of particular importance, it should stay dry and warm for a long time. We recommend that you take it with you:

warm underwear, light and warm sweater, warm jacket;
be sure to wear a winter hat (knitted knitted or fur);
warm mittens or a pair of woolen gloves;
warm, but not tight (!) comfortable shoes (with stable low heels);
small backpack (for skiing);
a warm vest (for halts);
wool socks 2 pairs;
simple socks 2-3 pairs.

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4 – 7 Jan, 2025 4 days 3 nights

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New Year holidays in Karelia for 4 days

Location

Tour highlights

Itinerary

Accommodation

Tour conditions

Included in price

Paid extra

It's important to know

Dates and Prices

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