Karelian weekend. Ruskeala and snowmobiles

From 7 450₽ per person

Category:

Adventures and fun activities

Subcategory:

Excursion

Description

Type: Multi-day activity
* Winter in Karelia is an incredibly beautiful sight. We offer you to get acquainted with the most famous attraction of the thousand Lakes region – the Ruskeala Mountain Park, visit the fascinating waterfalls of Karelia and admire the winter landscapes. You can decide for yourself what the second half of your weekend will be like. You can spend your free day at your own pace and explore the heart of Karelia – the city of Sortavala: stroll through the cozy streets, throw snowballs, feel the provincial atmosphere of winter. Or take the maximum from the Karelian landscapes and ride with the breeze through the northern expanses of the alluring northern region. This is the case when making a choice is incredibly pleasant. Why this particular tour? You will see the main attraction of Karelia – Ruskeala Mountain Park! Visit the fascinating winter waterfalls of Karelia and admire the winter landscapes The opportunity to ride a snowmobile in snow-covered Karelia Accommodation in the heart of Karelia – the city of Sortavala Comfortable bus tour for St. Petersburg residents
Available languages

Russian

Group type

Group

Age restrictions

Not restricted

Training level

Not required

Transfer

Transfer not included

day 01
Saint Petersburg – "Valley of Waterfalls" – Sortavala city – Akhvenkoski Waterfalls – Ruskeala Mountain Park
Type of accommodation:Hotel
07:00 – Bus pick-up to Ploshchad Vosstaniya metro station Boarding point: St. Petersburg, Ploshchad Vosstaniya metro station, Ligovsky Prospekt, 10. Landmark: Oktyabrskaya Hotel, parking along the sidewalk from the Bukvoed bookstore to the end of the building. 07:30 – Departure of the bus from Ploshchad Vosstaniya metro station 07:55 – Bus pick-up to the Ozerki metro station Boarding point: St. Petersburg, Ozerki metro station, Vyborg highway, public transport stop. Landmark: Okey supermarket. 08:00 – Departure of the bus from the metro station "Ozerki" 10:00 – Technical stop on the road in Priozersk On the way, we will make a stop where we will have the opportunity to buy tea or coffee, relax and gain strength before further excursion. 11:00 a.m. – Valley of Waterfalls Ecopark 13:30 – Lunch in Sortavala The center of our trip is the town of Sortavala, located on the shores of Lake Ladoga. We will stop to refresh ourselves at one of the cafes in the city, where you can order a set lunch for an additional fee. The price range is 500-700 rubles. 15:00 – 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. 16:30 – Ruskeala Mountain Park. Guided tour and free time 19:00 – Departure from Ruskeala Mountain Park After an intense walk in the fresh air, your group boards a bus and heads towards Sortavala. 20:00-21:30 – Arrival in Sortavala. Hotel check-in We understand that the quality of your stay is just as important as the excursion program, so we have prepared for you the best hotels in the cozy town of Sortavala. Only the most proven options that have been providing their services in the Karelian tourist market for more than one year.
day 02
Sortavala: free day OR snowmobiling (optional for an additional fee) – Saint Petersburg
Type of accommodation:Hotel
08:00 – Breakfast at the hotel, room release Breakfast is provided in all hotels except those of the "budget" category. On the second day of your trip, we invite you to enjoy winter activities in the northern territory of Karelia! Please note: snowmobiling may be canceled due to weather conditions (lack of snow). The service is available for an additional fee at the time of booking the tour. Please note: room release in the region of Sortavala is carried out according to international standards – at 12:00. 10:30 – Gathering of the group Our bus will pick you up in the morning from the hotel so that you can have breakfast without haste! 11:10 a.m. – Arrival and briefing Theory and basic rules of snowmobile management and safety instructions. Preparing for the trip: for driving: over 18 years old, A1 passenger rights: over 12 years old, it is advisable to have on yourself: thermal underwear, fleece hoodie, lined sweatpants, a replaceable pair of socks is required 11:30 a.m. – Snowmobiling along the Three Bridges route Duration — 3 hours / 25-30 km Modern snowmobiling: SKI DOO TUNDRA 550F LYNX 59 YETI 600 ACE 15:40 – Arrival in Sortavala. Free time Your private transfer can take you to the center of Sortavala so that you can continue your day in the city, visit local cafes, museums or visit a branded fish shop, after which you will rejoin the main group and take a bus to St. Petersburg. 18:30 – Departure to St. Petersburg After exploring the city of Sortavala on your own, you will take a comfortable bus to St. Petersburg. Landing place: 1 Suvorova St. Landmark: Jarvikala Fish Shop 20:30 – Technical stop in Priozersk Estimated time of arrival in Saint Petersburg: First stop: 23:00 – Ozerki metro station Final stop: 23:30 – Ploshchad Vosstaniya metro station

Details

Included

Transfer by comfortable bus (the capacity of the bus depends on the group set)

Visit to the Ruskeala waterfalls of Ahvenkoski and the filming locations of famous films

Accompanied by a professional guide for two days of the tour

Breakfast at the hotel (except for budget hotels)

Accommodation in a selected hotel category in the Sortavala region (1 night)

Fascinating trail tours about Karelia

Entrance tickets to the Valley of Waterfalls Ecopark

Entrance tickets to Ruskeala Mountain Park

Marble Canyon tour with a local guide in Ruskeala

Excluded

THREE BRIDGES snowmobile route: 1 person on a snowmobile: 24,000 rubles/person; 2 people on a snowmobile: 12,500 rubles/person

Set meals on the tour: 500-700 rubles/adult. The cost of set meals for the January holidays (01.01–08.01.2024) is 750-950 rubles/person.

Active entertainment in the Ruskeala Mountain Park: at the prices of the park

Recommend to bring

Photographic equipment

Comfortable clothes and shoes for excursions and walks

We recommend taking cash with you on the road. Contactless payment terminals or the Internet may not be available at the route facilities...

Starting point

* St. Petersburg, M. "Pl. Uprisings", Ligovsky ave., 10 Landmark: Oktyabrskaya Hotel, parking along the sidewalk from the Bukvoed bookstore to the end of the building Saint Petersburg, Ozerki metro station, Vyborg highway, public transport stop Landmark: Okey supermarket

Finish point

* Estimated time of arrival in Saint Petersburg: First stop: 23:00 – Ozerki metro station Final stop: 23:30 – Ploshchad Vosstaniya metro station
Скантур
Скантур
Organizer
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.

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