Challenge yourself! Family backpacking trip in the Leningrad region

Unfortunately, we do not recommend this trip for children under 5 years old, we will walk a lot under a backpack, like real hikers. But if you and your child are experienced hikers, have already walked along similar routes and are completely confident in your abilities, then you can take a child under 5 years old with you, using special carrying backpacks or a strong adult.

There are several ways:

1. As standard, through ticket offices (for benefits, you must present a school ticket or proof of other special benefits);
2. In a vending machine that accepts cards or only 100-ruble bills, you can buy quickly and without queues.;
3. Through the app. A passport will be required to pass through the turnstiles.

We are carrying a group first-aid kit, and a list of medications is available upon request.

If you have a chronic illness or just a "favorite medicine," then take it with you. You don't need to take a full pharmacy separately!

Additionally, you can take a repair kit for the legs (patches and an elastic bandage) and ascorbic acid for joy.

Don't forget to take out an MHI policy!

All meals on the hike are included in the price.

The food is prepared by the participants of the hike under the strict guidance of one of the instructors. For each meal, several attendants are assigned to be responsible for cooking. 

Vegetarians won't stay hungry either! For them, we bring all the food to readiness and put it on plates before the meat is in it.

We cook on a burner, a campfire, water from the lake.

The meeting place of our groups traditionally takes place at the board near the first ticket office. We will send the instructors' contacts and their photos on the eve of the hike.

At the train station it is necessary:

1. Check in with the instructor.
2. Buy a ticket to Sosnovo station and back.
3. Take your share of the food/social equipment modules and pack them in your backpack (you can carry them to the train, and then pack everything there).

A kid can become a real helper! We trust him with up to 2 kg of public equipment (for example, a shared tent or a portion of groceries). Teenagers from 14 years old will be trusted with up to 5 kg — they are usually very proud of such responsibility!

The Council: you can always redistribute things — for example, give your child your bulky and light personal belongings, and take some of his public equipment for yourself.

The main thing is to make everyone feel comfortable! The main thing is that the hike should bring only joy to you and the children! If you have any doubts, please let us know, and together we will find the perfect solution for your family.

Many moms and dads worry about this, especially if their son or daughter is shy or prefers silence to noisy games. We know that all children are different — some immediately join in the general fun, while others need time to get used to it. And that's okay!

We don't have strict "everyone must participate" rules. The child chooses what to do: go on an adventure with new friends or relax in a cozy corner, make crafts or just watch what is happening. The main thing is to make him feel comfortable.

Our instructors are able to gently involve even the most humble children — without pressure, with sincere attention. Experience shows that after a day or two, even those who initially shunned the company are happy to join the games and workshops.

And we also have a "secret ingredient" — a warm, almost homely atmosphere. Children feel this quickly and often leave in tears because they don't want to say goodbye to new friends. And, of course, they are looking forward to the next trip with the tour club!

Yes, the connection in the area of the village of Sosnovo and its surroundings is good.

How do I charge my phone? — Only from an external battery (power bank). There are no outlets.

There will be stable Internet on the route, but you need to take into account that the Internet is not for online work. It will not be possible to completely shift the care and responsibility for your child to online work — someone from the parents or responsible adults must monitor the child. Instructors are not animators and do not replace babysitters. This is an adventure where you will not be online, but in the moment — and that's great!

Basic shoes:

1. The ideal option is trekking boots with good ankle support.
2. If there are no trekking shoes, sneakers with a good tread will do.

Not suitable for:

• sneakers, slip-ons, and sandals;
• flat-soled shoes without tread;
• new, unworn shoes (may rub!)

Why is this important? On the route there are:

• rocky and slippery areas;
• fords, dew, rain;
• long crossings.

Your shoes should:

1. Secure the foot securely (so as not to twist the ankle).
2. Do not slip (aggressive tread is required!).
3. Withstand moisture (it gets wet, but it won't fall apart).

What else can I take?

• replacement shoes for the camp – crocs/flip-flops (to give your feet a rest and change shoes if the main pair is wet);
• socks – 2-3 pairs (including warm and quick-drying ones).

Tip: be sure to bring new shoes before hiking! Even the most comfortable shoes can get chafed if you put them on for the first time right on the route.

If you are in doubt about the choice, write to us and we will help you choose an option for your route!