Tourists reviews of vacations in the Arctic - Page 2

The tour took place from June 27 to July 2, 2024. Since I live in the Central Federal District, I was truly impressed by the landscapes and nature of Northwestern Russia, Karelia and parts of the Arkhangelsk region. I’ll remember these places for a long time; they’re so different from where I live. I really liked Petrozavodsk, it’s a cozy, compact, and clean city with many interesting historic buildings and a beautiful promenade along Lake Onega. The excursion to Kizhi Island was not particularly impressive: it was hot, there were swarms of gadflies, and our guide scared us a bit at the beginning with warnings about vipers. Still, the huge 22-domed wooden Church of the Transfiguration was truly awe-inspiring. I skipped the ethnographic exhibition in the peasant house because I was too tired. The rest of the trip: visits to Ruskeala Mountain Park, Valaam Island, and especially the Solovetsky Archipelago, I absolutely loved. I hope to come back and spend more time there someday. The Kivach Nature Reserve and its waterfall, however, didn’t impress me much, there are plenty of similar sights in other regions. Our guide Alexandr from Medvezhyegorsk, who led the tour about the construction of the White Sea–Baltic Canal, stood out for his passion and genuine love of local history. I’d also like to highlight Maria, our guide on the Solovetsky Monastery tour, she was fantastic. She always waited patiently for everyone to gather, spoke clearly and knowledgeably about historical and religious topics, and answered all our questions. Her tour was both informative and engaging! Wonderful work ! I also really enjoyed the optional walking tour “The History of Solovki Prison Camp”, it was fascinating.

A wonderful sightseeing tour that covered the most beautiful spots.Perfectly timed and well organized. I enjoyed every moment.

Great. Without issues.

Everything was fantastic

Stunning landscapes, incredible natural beauty and a sense of ancient history, all harmoniously reflected in the architecture. We really enjoyed the full program and the warm, friendly atmosphere.

The tour was wonderful, with a very full and varied program. We visited Kizhi, Valaam, Ruskeala Mountain Park, the White Sea petroglyphs, and spent 2 days on the Solovetsky Islands. The white nights and great weather made it even more special. All the hotels were excellent, and the food was very good. The organization was top-notch , everything ran smoothly and without any issues. We were very happy with the trip.

A wonderful, eventful tour. We really liked the local guides. The hotel was excellent with absolutely no complaints. The transfers were top-notch.

The entire tour was thoughtfully planned and organized to the highest standard. Our whole family was delighted. THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR SUCH A WONDERFUL EXPERIENCE!

A truly engaging and informative tour! With an excellently designed itinerary. We visited small towns in northern Russia, each with its own unique culture and rich history. The guides were highly professional, and the overall program was organized to a very high standard. The beautiful northern landscapes and the magical White Nights made the experience even more special. We discovered so many new and fascinating things and completely fell in love with the Vologda and Arkhangelsk regions. The entire trip was filled with joy and positive emotions. We highly recommend this tour to anyone interested in the history and culture of Russia and its northern regions.