A light weekend sightseeing tour on kayaks and kayaks in the Bay of Lehmalakhti Lake Ladoga is a great way to relax from the hustle and bustle of everyday work among the beauties of nature in South Karelia. 

Spending the night in tents near the open Lake Ladoga, cooking over a campfire and leisurely exploring the surroundings is a great opportunity to feel the spirit of traveling almost without interruption from civilization! Hikes are carried out on modern, state-of-the-art inflatable kayaks and sea kayaks: easy-to-operate and safe boats.

Location

Leningrad region, Priozersky district, Sevastyanovskoye rural settlement, Berezovo settlement
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$151
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Duration
2 Days
1 Night
Departures
  • Group departures
    • 24 – 25 May
    • 31 May – 1 June
    • 7 – 8 June
    • 14 – 15 June
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Accommodation
  • Tent
    1 night
Comfort
  • Basic
Difficulty
Moderate
Involves moderate physical activity
Group
Up to 24 tourists
Minimum age
14 years old
Maximum weight of the tourist
120 kg
Group meet at
Leningrad region, Priozersky district, Sevastyanovskoye rural settlement, Berezovo settlement
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Weekends: 8am - 7pm (GMT +3)
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Tour highlights

Picturesque islands
Spend the weekend on Ladoga skerries, admire the scenery, sit around the campfire and spend the night in tents
Active leisure
You will be able to test your strength in rowing and take a break from the hustle and bustle of the city.
New acquaintances
Get the opportunity to feel the team spirit and expand your social circle

Itinerary

  • Day 1 - Berezovo village – Lekhmalakhti Bay – tent camp

    11:00-13:00 Gathering of the group in the village of Berezovo, Priozersky district, Leningrad region.

    Preparing to enter the route:

    • getting equipment, assembling and preparing kayaks for the hike;
    • getting to know the rules of behavior on the water;
    • introductory briefing on kayak management and safety.

    Please note! 13:00 is the time when the group is already sailing, not the time at which it is necessary to arrive at the starting point.

    The gathering of the group is strictly from 11:00 to 11:30! Please don't be late.

    13:00-00:00 Crossing of Lehmalakhti Bay to the southwestern shore of Kilpola Island and open Lake Ladoga.

    The program includes kayaking in Lehmalakhti Bay and a distance of up to 12 km (approximately 4-5 hours on the water, including stops).

    Upon arrival at the campsite: setting up tents, a lecture on the history of the region and cooking dinner.

    From 19:00 onwards — free time: you can swim, sit by the campfire or walk along the coast, admiring the views of Lake Ladoga.

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  • Day 2 - Strela, Medvezhy, Yagodny and Beloyarsk Islands. Departure
Difficulty
Involves moderate physical activity
Tour organizer's comments

No special training is required. However, the better the participant is in, the more comfortable it will be. A kayaking and kayaking tour of the Ladoga Skerries involves prolonged physical activity (rowing), cooking over a campfire and spending the night in a tent in the field.

Accommodation

Accommodation
  • Tent
    1 night
Comfort
  • Basic
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The tour provides accommodation in two- and three-person tents.

The cost of the tour for 1 person is 12,400 rubles.

Tent camp 1 night

Tour conditions

Group
up to 24 tourists
Minimum age
14 years old
Maximum weight of the tourist
120 kg
Duration
2 days 1 night
Group meets at
Leningrad region, Priozersky district, Sevastyanovskoye rural settlement, Berezovo settlement

Included in price

  • the work of guide instructors;
  • meals specified in the tour program (camping meals: on the first day — snack and dinner, on the second day — breakfast and snack. The whole group is equally involved in cooking);
  • public campfire equipment, public tableware, awning;
  • rental of kayaks, paddles, sealed 30-liter packages and life jackets;
  • tent rental (2 or 3-seater);
  • for groups of 6 or more participants, a motorboat escort is provided.

Paid extra

  • air and railway tickets to St. Petersburg and back;
  • transfer from St. Petersburg and back (participants travel to the starting point of the tour on their own):
  • a sleeping set (sleeping bag, liner and polyurethane mat can be rented for an additional fee, registration at the stage of ticket purchase) – 500 rubles.

It's important to know

Personal equipment you need for the tour
  • gloves (neoprene, cycling, yachting or just construction);
  • warm sweater/sweatshirt made of fleece or wool;
  • the jacket is waterproof and windproof (water resistance from 5000 mm to 10,000 mm);
  • shoes for staying in a kayak (coral, polyurethane or neoprene slippers, rubber boots as an option);
  • foam (travel mat) for sleeping;
  • sleeping bag (comfort temperature not less than +10°C for June, July and August; not less than 0°C for May and September). We can provide a sleeping bag for rent for an additional fee.;
  • KLMN (mug, spoon, bowl, knife);
  • individual medications (minimum - a set of patches).

It is reasonable to divide clothes into two types: "wet", in which you are in a kayak, and "dry", in which you, if necessary, change clothes on shore. 

Please note! Kayaking takes place from the water, as well as disembarkation. It is better to wear shoes on your feet that you don't mind getting wet: coral, polyurethane or neoprene slippers, crocs or sandals.

You need to choose clothes and shoes for kayaking and kayaking depending on the weather conditions and the time of the year. Regardless of the season, make a choice in favor of sportswear and shoes that will be comfortable for rowing. Kayaking is similar in terms of physical activity intensity to cycling at a high pace or a leisurely jog: it's not cold while you're moving.

It would be wise to bring a set of replacement clothes with you if the main one gets wet (from precipitation, splashes or sweat), including shoes. This is not a prerequisite, but if, for example, you arrive by car, then you can grab a "shift". Keep in mind that there are no special places for changing clothes at the launch sites.

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Dates and Prices

  • $151
    24 – 25 May 2 days 1 night
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  • $151
    31 May – 1 Jun 2 days 1 night
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  • $151
    7 – 8 Jun 2 days 1 night
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  • $151
    14 – 15 Jun 2 days 1 night
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  • $151
    21 – 22 Jun 2 days 1 night
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