* A unique one-day tour to Karelia for real treasure hunters! You and your guide will go to a rock full of garnet, where you will find an exciting extraction of this semiprecious stone. After that, you will visit the largest zoo in Karelia: touch rare species of animals, pet affectionate ponies, feed reindeer with yagel. Along the way, you will be accompanied by the beauty of Karelian nature — endless pine forests and endless lakes. It's an amazing day to give yourself, and even more enjoyable to share it with your loved ones. 10:00 – Gathering of the group Our bus will pick you up in the morning from the hotel so that you can have breakfast without haste! Visit to Koirinoya Waterfall-2 (Upper) Visit to the semiprecious garnet stone deposit Visit to the waterfalls of White Bridges (Yukankoski) Rapids of the Yanisjoki River Hyamekoski Hydroelectric Power station 15:30 – Lunch After visiting the fascinating beauties of Karelian nature, you will go for a hearty lunch. Lunch is paid extra if desired. 16:30 – Visit to the Karelian Zoo 18:30 – Return to 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. If you stay in the center of Sortavala, you can get to the railway station on your own – on foot or by taxi (1.7 km). The city of Sortavala, like many border settlements, has a difficult fate. The city center, rebuilt for the most part by outstanding Finnish architects, has been preserved to this day. Among the monuments of the Northern Art Nouveau style are buildings such as the Leander House, the former Bank of Finland building, and the former United Bank of the Nordic Countries building.