Premium tour "Ruskeala" in the Russian tower
From 49 000₽ per group
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Type: Multi-day activity
* A unique three-day tour of Karelia will leave not only a lot of picturesque photos, but also vivid emotions! You have at your disposal a personal professional guide and a business class minibus, the cleanest air, floating in a floating bath and incredible emotions! You will have the most comfortable excursions to the main attractions of Karelia.
Why this particular tour?
• Accommodation in a stylized Russian tower on the territory of a premium hotel by the lake
• Personal guide with a set of author's excursions
• Travel in comfort: private transfer by minibus in business class
• Get to know the local Karelian cuisine: special tasting of dishes and tinctures!
If you want to start your trip in Sortavala or Petrozavodsk, we can adjust the route for your comfort.
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day 01
Saint Petersburg – Priozersk. Excursion to Korela Fortress – Valley of Waterfalls Ecopark – tasting in
Type of accommodation:Hotel
08:45 – Submission of an individual business class transfer
The pick-up point is determined by agreement with the travelers.
09:00 – Departure to Karelia
You will go on a trip with a small group of relatives and friends with maximum comfort. At your request, the driver can stop at attractive places, as well as so that you can stretch a little or take pictures of the beauty along the way.
11:30 a.m. – Priozersk. Korela Fortress Tour
13:30 – Valley of Waterfalls Ecopark
15:00 – Tasting of Karelian balms and tinctures
Before heading to Sortavala, on the way we will visit the store of the distillery "Aalto", where you can taste the famous Karelian balms and tinctures.
16:30 – Lunch at a restaurant in Sortavala
You will be served a hearty festive one. In addition to the gastronomic pleasure, you will have a tea party with delicious Karelian pastries.
17:30 – Sightseeing tour of Sortavala
If you wish, we will take you either to the center of Sortavala, or directly to the railway station of Sortavala, so that you can relax and slowly board the train to the city you need.
Our guide will tell you many interesting stories about the city and its history!
18:30 – Departure to the country hotel. The author's excursion "Rocky Coast and Ladoga skerries"
is followed by a transfer to Lake Ladoga, during which you will get acquainted with the beauties of the northern nature.
An individual guide will take you on a guided author's tour and introduce you to interesting facts from the history of these places.
19:00 – Check-in at the Vremena Goda Country Hotel The Vremena Goda
Hotel is located on the shore of a secluded bay surrounded by the beauties of the northern flora. Fascinating views of Karelian nature, a large area for walking, rich infrastructure, comfortable rooms and high-level service will allow you to fully enjoy your New Year's trip away from the hustle and bustle of the city!
day 02
Vremena Goda Country Hotel – Ruskeala Mountain Park: private tour of the park and activities
Type of accommodation:Hotel
Breakfast at the hotel
12:00 – Ruskeala waterfalls of Akhvenkoski
The Akhvenkoski Waterfalls, small but picturesque cascades on the Tohmajoki forest river, attracted many filmmakers at the time: the famous films "And the dawns here are Quiet..." and "The Dark World" were shot here.
13:00 – Lunch in Ruskeala Mountain Park at Ruskolka Cafe
14:00 – Visit to Ruskeala Mountain Park
On the second day of your trip, we will return to Ruskeala Mountain Park to fully enjoy the beauty and grandeur of this unique natural site, but during daylight hours.
Ruskeala Park is a unique attraction in Karelia, which is rightfully called the pearl of the Northern Ladoga region. The Ruskeal landscape surprises and amazes the imagination of the guests. Nature and people have been interacting here for three centuries.
17:00 – Private transfer to Lamberg Country Hotel
After a busy program in the mountain park, we will continue our acquaintance with the Karelian land and plunge headlong into a gastronomic adventure.
In addition to all the dishes, you can try Karelian jelly with raspberries.
19:00 – Departure to the Vremena Goda Country Hotel
19:30 – Free time
In the evening, you can take a walk along the lake and breathe in the cleanest air. In addition to the cozy cottages, guests will definitely appreciate the large territory of the hotel and the developed infrastructure. Every tourist will definitely find something to do.
Floating in a floating bath
On the second day of the tour, a real Russian sauna with direct access to the purest lake will be specially booked for you.
In the sauna complex you can enjoy a relaxing holiday surrounded by beautiful nature. During the construction of the complex, only natural materials were used: natural wood, clay, stones and minerals. It's time for you to heal your body and spirit.
day 03
Vremena Goda Country Hotel – Paaso Mountain climb – Bastion Historical Park – Mineralny
Type of accommodation:Hotel
08:00 – Breakfast at the hotel. Room release
Before the start of the eventful excursion program on the third day, we go for a hearty breakfast and go to meet a new adventure.
09:30 – Departure by private transfer
INFO! If desired, we can replace the object of the visit based on your preferences. Alternatively, we can offer you a slightly later departure from the hotel and a morning visit to the spa complex: swimming pool, steam room, hammam.
10:20 a.m. – Climb Mount Paaso. The best views of Karelia
Mount Paaso, or Paasonvuori, is a picturesque hill near the town of Sortavala. It offers panoramic views of the natural beauty. But besides its beauty, it is also a historical monument that preserves memories of the ancient Karelians.
11:30 – Departure by private transfer to Sortavala
12:00 – Interactive tour in the historical park "Bastion"
Anyone who wants to immerse themselves in the Viking age, we invite you to visit the museum of living history of the Viking age "Fortress of the Black Bear". This is an interactive project where you can touch everything with your hands, change into ancient clothes and sit at the oar of a real Viking dragon boat.
14:30 – Lunch
After a busy and interesting first half of the day, we will offer you a delicious lunch at the Sortavala restaurant. In the early days, you got acquainted with the national cuisine of Karelia, and today you can enjoy more classic dishes. We recommend you to visit the Jarvikala restaurant.
Lunch is paid extra if desired.
16:00 – Visit to the Karelian shungite mineral Center
In addition, you will be able to purchase products made of this amazing stone for yourself and your loved ones and participate in a tasting of Karelian herbal tea.
16:30 – Departure to St. Petersburg by private transfer
20:30 – Estimated arrival time in St. Petersburg
By agreement, we will carry out the disembarkation of tourists right at the house. If necessary, a transfer can take travelers to the train station or airport at no extra charge.
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* Submission of an individual business class transfer to the place by agreementFinish point
* 20:30 – Estimated arrival time in St. Petersburg By agreement, we will carry out the disembarkation of tourists right at the house. If necessary, a transfer can take travelers to the train station or airport at no extra charge.Popular tickets
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Туроператор «СканТур» это более 500 000 довольных туристов за 11 лет работы. Мы не перепродаем туры, мы разрабатываем и продумываем до мелочей сценарии для ваших незабываемых путешествий.
Наша миссия — подарить каждому настоящее Карельское счастье.
Наша цель — дать туристу максимум впечатлений, комфорта и знаний. Поэтому в наших турах включено больше и не нужны дополнительные траты на билеты. Поэтому мы создали свою систему рейтинга для гостиниц Карелии и подберем вам самое комфортное размещение, подходящее по стоимости. Поэтому у нас можно поехать в Карелию на комфортабельных автобусах первого класса Ecolines. Поэтому мы работаем только с лицензированными гидами, которые не просто профессионалы, но еще и очень душевные люди, которые тепло относятся к каждому туристу.