A trip to the holy island of Valaam and Ladoga skerries

From 2 600₽ per person

Category:

Adventures and fun activities

Subcategory:

Water tours, boats and yachts

Description

Type: Single-day activity
Duration: 6 hours
* A fast, comfortable boat will take you to the wonderful island of Valaam in an hour. On its territory there are protected shrines, truly exclusive examples of Russian church architecture, to which both pilgrims and ordinary tourists flock. On the island, you can walk on your own or book a guided tour for an additional fee. On Valaam, you can explore the Nikolsky Hermitage, the Transfiguration Monastery and other local attractions. Stay on the island for 3 hours. On the way back, you will stop at Ladoga Skerries National Park. Skerries are small rocky islands separated by numerous straits. They are scattered over the water surface of narrow bays and bays like fjords. They pose a great danger to the captains of any vessels, as some of them are barely visible above the water. However, they are of great interest to tourists and connoisseurs of unusual landscapes. You will admire this amazing place, and you will also disembark for 30-40 minutes on the island of Khonkasalo, which is often called the "roof of Ladoga".
Available languages

Russian

Group type

Group

Age restrictions

Physical health restrictions

Training level

Not required

Transfer

Transfer not included

Details

Excluded

A few days before the walk, you will need to go to the website of the Ladoga Skerries National Park yourself and pay for a visit to the 180p park. A QR code confirming payment for a visit to the park may be required at the entrance to the park on the day of the walk.

Please note that the Valaam City tour is not included in the price (independent island visits are provided). If you wish, you can book a guided tour for an additional fee.

Lunch is not included in the price. You can take a snack with you, have lunch in a cafe or refectory of the monastery.

Requirements for the participant

Pick up at the pier 15-20 minutes before departure. Boats leave strictly on time!

Recommend to bring

Please keep in mind the rules of choosing clothes when visiting churches: all visitors should cover their shoulders and knees, women should wear a headdress.

Starting point

* Republic of Karelia, Sortavala, Lenin St. 18, will go down to the embankment, pier with the number 5

Finish point

* Republic of Karelia, Sortavala, Lenin St. 18, embankment, pier with the number 5

Cancellation policy

* The tour may not take place in a stormy wind !!!. In this case, the operator will contact you to postpone or cancel the tour. The cancellation of the walk with a refund can be made no later than 48 hours!

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Organizer
Экскурсия предоставляется нашими партнёрами в Карелии — содружеством гидов, которые любят свой город и увлекательно рассказывают его историю.

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