* The route of this tour will take us to one of the most picturesque areas of Karelia – the Northern Ladoga region. The territory was part of Russia, Sweden and Finland and has always inspired travelers with its views. MARBLE CANYON: On the territory of the park you will get acquainted with the large and Italian quarries, Lake Montferana, and after sunset you will find colorful artistic lighting on one of the steep cliffs. AKHINKOSKI WATERFALLS: On the route, we will make a stop next to them, those who wish will walk along the suspension bridges and find a large selection of homemade jams made from local berries and cones. SCENIC FEDERAL HIGHWAY: To get to Ruskeala Mountain Park from Petrozavodsk, we will drive through the pine forests of the Valley of Heroes and see one of the most beautiful bays of Lake Ladoga – Kiryavalakhti, where the House of Composers is located. UNDERGROUND RUSKEALA: A unique opportunity to find yourself inside a marble quarry. This tour received the Grand Prix “Route of the Year 2017”. The trip program includes a visit to one of the underground tunnels on the route in the park, an underground tour is paid additionally (tickets are often not available). STEAM-POWERED RETRO TRAIN: While walking through the park, you can go down to the platform where the Ruskeala Express arrives and take great pictures, look inside the restaurant car in the style of the Nikolaevsky Express, and maybe see how it rotates on the turntable. The program can be shifted by 1-2 hours.: ⁃ 09:00 – departure from the Severnaya Hotel ⁃ 11:00-11:20 – stop at a roadside cafe ⁃ 11:50-12:00 – stop at the cross of sorrow ⁃ 12:30-12:40 – drive along the road along Lake Ladoga Bay ⁃ 13:00-13:40 – stop at the Akhinkoski waterfalls ⁃ 14:00-17:20 – walk through the Ruskeala Mountain Park ⁃ 17:30 – departure to Petrozavodsk ⁃ 21:00 – return to the Severnaya Hotel Groups of 8 people or more – the cost of the tour is calculated individually, taking into account the discount.