10 wonders of Karelia. The best in two days

From 8 850₽ per person

Category:

Adventures and fun activities

Subcategory:

Excursion

Description

Type: Multi-day activity
* Discover the edge of a thousand lakes in two very busy days. Karelia is beautiful at any time of the year, and you can see this for yourself. It doesn't matter if you are getting to know Karelia or going to visit it again, everyone will find something new for themselves on this tour. The top 10 main attractions will reveal to you why the nature of these places attracts tourists so much and many people go to study the culture and history of this region. The route is designed so that it is interesting for both children and adults, and most importantly, you will find out why they return to Karelia again and again.
Available languages

Russian

Group type

Group

Age restrictions

Not restricted

Training level

Not required

Transfer

Transfer not included

day 01
St. Petersburg – Priozersk. Korela Fortress (Keksholm) – Sortavala – Akhvenkoski Waterfalls – gorny
Type of accommodation:Hotel
06:15 – Bus delivery to the metro station "Ploshchad Vosstaniya" Boarding place: St. Petersburg, metro station "Ploshchad Vosstaniya", Ligovsky Ave., 10. Landmark: Oktyabrskaya Hotel, parking along the sidewalk from the Bukvoed bookstore to the end of the building. 06:30 – Departure of the bus from the metro station "Ploshchad Vosstaniya" 06:55 – Bus service to the Ozerki metro station Boarding point: St. Petersburg, Ozerki metro station, Vyborg highway, public transport stop. Landmark: OK supermarket. 07:00 – Departure of the bus from the metro station "Ozerki" 09:00 – Korela Fortress. External inspection Priozersk is an outpost city. From time immemorial, it has been at the center of the confrontation over the lands between Ladoga and the Baltic. The city was inhabited by Novgorodians, Swedes, Finns, Russians, which was reflected in its name: Korela – Keksholm – Kyakisalmi – Priozersk. 11:40 a.m. – The City of Sortavala. Bus route tour 12:00 – Lunch We will stop for lunch to gain strength for the upcoming walk through the Ruskeala Mountain Park. Set meals are not included in the price of the tour and are paid on site if desired. For lunch, we will stop at one of the cafes in the city, where set meals are offered. The price range is 500-700 rubles. 13:30 – Ruskeala waterfalls of Akhvenkoski 14:30 – Ruskeala Mountain Park. Guided tour and free time The Ruskeala Mountain Park is the main year–round attraction of Karelia. The territory of the mountain park is huge. The center of interest is the Marble Canyon, a large lake stretching from south to north with crystal clear water and steep banks made of real marble. It was here that this decorative stone was once mined to decorate the architectural masterpieces of St. Petersburg. And thanks to the darkening coniferous trees, snow decorations and colored lighting on the rocks, the landscape turns out to be really fabulous! 17:00 – Departure from the mountain park to Petrozavodsk 21:00 – Arrival in Petrozavodsk. Check-in at the hotels. Free time
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day 02
Petrozavodsk. Onega Embankment – waterfall and Kivach Nature Reserve – Talvi Ukk ethnocultural complex
Type of accommodation:Hotel
08:00 – Breakfast at the hotel. Room release. Gathering groups by hotel Breakfast is available in all hotels except budget hotels. 09:00 – Petrozavodsk. Onega Embankment Tour Petrozavodsk is a glorious city that grew out of the arms factory founded by Peter the Great. The business card of the city is the Onega Embankment, which deserves a place among the museums of modern art thanks to the gifts of the twin cities. The gifts are sculptural compositions that amaze with their variety. Here you will see a Wish Tree, which, according to tourists, really helps in fulfilling wishes – try to make a wish, because miracles happen with the advent of holidays! The rotunda stands out with a special charm, which offers a magnificent view. A morning walk overlooking Lake Onega will give you a boost of energy for further excursions. 11:00 – Visit to the Kivach Nature Reserve and the waterfall of the same name Kivach Waterfall is located on the Sune River in the central part of Karelia. There is a nature reserve of the same name around it. 13:00 – Husky kennel and ethnocultural complex of Karelian Santa Claus TalviUkko in the village of Chalna 15:30 - Departure from Chalna village tourist complex by bus 18:00 – Visit to the Holy Trinity Alexander Svirsky Monastery 20:00 – Stop at the Farmstead complex Approximate time of arrival in St. Petersburg: First stop: 23:00 – metro station "Dybenko St." Final stop: 23:30 – metro station "Vosstaniya Square"
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Details

Included

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

Accommodation in the best hotels in Petrozavodsk in the city center and on the shore of Lake Onega (depends on the selected hotel category), 1 night

Breakfast at the hotel (except for the "budget" category)

Free visit to the Alexander Svir Monastery

Visit to the largest plain waterfall Kivach

After the tour of the Marble Canyon – free time

Visit Marble Canyon, Italian quarry, Lake Svetloye, abandoned marble factory

Stop at the Ruskeala waterfalls of Ahvenkoski

Visiting the filming locations of the films "And the dawns are quiet here", "The Dark World"

External inspection of the Korela Fortress

Visit to the Farmstead complex

Guided tours from a professional guide throughout the tour

Entrance tickets to the Ruskeala Mountain Park

Marble Canyon tour of the Ruskeala Mountain Park with a certified local guide

Entrance tickets to the Talvi Ukko Patrimony Park and the Northern Saga excursion, including a visit to the husky kennel with a local cabin, an inspection of the reindeer farm, the Sami village, a farmstead with pets, the grand layout of Karelia During the New Year holidays (12/30/2023 - 01/8/2024) a visit to the Lumikki Snow Maiden Palace, an inspection of the grandThe Karelia layout and a visit to the residence are not included in the price and can be purchased on site if desired.

Entrance tickets to the Kivach Nature Reserve and the Nature Museum

Onega Embankment tour in Petrozavodsk

Excluded

Active entertainment in the Ruskeala Mountain Park: at park prices

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

Ecological trail at the Akhvenkoski waterfalls: full ticket – 400 rubles/person; children under 7 years old – free of charge; children from 7 to 14 years old – 300 rubles/person, students (full–time) - 300 rubles/person; pensioners – 300 rubles/person.

Services on the territory of the TalviUcco complex: at the prices of the complex

Recommend to bring

Photo 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 St. Petersburg, m. "Ozerki", Vyborg highway, public transport stop Landmark: Okey supermarket

Finish point

* Estimated time of arrival in St. Petersburg: First stop: 23:00 – metro station "Dybenko St." Final stop: 23:30 – metro station "Vosstaniya Square"
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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