The best in Karelia from Moscow in 3 days

From 14 950₽ per person

Category:

Adventures and fun activities

Subcategory:

Excursion

Description

Type: Multi-day activity
* The brightest places of Karelia especially for residents of Moscow! This tour is a great opportunity to get to know Karelia. Three wonderful days in nature, surrounded by the noise of powerful waterfalls and dense forests. You will learn unusual and funny facts about the history of this region from fascinating excursions to the main cities of Karelia and take home the peaceful atmosphere inspired by the Marble Canyon in Ruskeala Park and a walk through the Kivach Nature Reserve! Why this particular tour? The tour is based on a direct flight from Moscow to Petrozavodsk. Taking care of your comfort! A great way to spend a mini-vacation surrounded by fascinating nature. The main places of Karelia are Ruskeala Mountain Park, waterfalls, an open—air museum on the Onega Embankment, Petrozavodsk and Sortavala
Available languages

Russian

Group type

Group

Age restrictions

Not restricted

Training level

Not required

Transfer

Transfer not included

day 01
Petrozavodsk: meeting at the airport – transfer to the hotel – accommodation, free day
Type of accommodation:Hotel
20:00 – Meeting at Besovets Airport, Petrozavodsk (flight D2-263 departing from Sheremetyevo Airport at 18:25) A transfer will be waiting for you at the airport exit. 20:15 – Transfer to Petrozavodsk It will take about half an hour to get to the capital of Karelia and to your hotel. Please note: the transfer is booked for a specific time. If the departure time of your flight has changed, please inform us promptly of the changes! 21:00 – Arrival at the hotel. Free time Upon arrival at the hotel, you will check in on your own, after which you will have enough time to relax after the flight and have dinner at one of the many cafes in the city. Petrozavodsk is the main city in Karelia, which was founded by Peter the Great! Modern buildings are adjacent to ancient buildings, sculptures and museums. Be sure to take a walk along Lenin Square and walk to Kirov Square – not only are there interesting buildings, but concerts, festivals and spectacular productions are constantly held here. Onega embankment is the business card of the city! It has a kind of open–air museum, the exhibits of which are original art objects donated to the capital of Karelia by the twin cities.
day 02
Petrozavodsk – Akhvenkoski Waterfalls – Ruskeala Mountain Park – Sortavala city: guided tour –
Type of accommodation:Hotel
08:00 - Breakfast at the hotel Breakfast is provided in all hotels except those of the "budget" category. 09:00 – Gathering of tourists from Petrozavodsk hotels 09:20 – Bus pick-up in the city center Landing place: Gagarin Square, 1. Landmark: the Piter Inn. 09:30 – Departure of the bus from Petrozavodsk The road winds between hills covered with taiga, lakes in granite shores, crossing forest rivers and passing Karelian villages and towns. 13:30 – 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. 14:30 – Ruskeala Mountain Park. Guided tour and free time. Independent lunch in a cafe Ruskeala Mountain Park is Karelia's main year–round attraction. The territory of the mountain park is huge. The center of interest is Marble Canyon, a large lake stretching from south to north with crystal clear water and steep shores 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 truly fabulous! 17:30 – The City of Sortavala. Bus route tour The town of Sortavala is located on the shore of Ladoga, in the very center of the Ladoga skerries. Some of the urban areas are located on adjacent islands, so it turns out to be a typical Karelian landscape: rocky fjords around the winter-gray waters of the lake. Trout farming Company store 18:30 – Departure to Petrozavodsk 22:30 – Estimated time of arrival in Petrozavodsk
day 03
Petrozavodsk Nature Reserve and Kivach Waterfall – Marcial Waters balneological springs – Overview
Type of accommodation:Hotel
08:00 - Breakfast at the hotel Breakfast is provided in all hotels except those of the "budget" category. 09:00 – Gathering of tourists from Petrozavodsk hotels 09:20 – Bus pick-up in the city center Landing place: Gagarin Square, 1. Landmark: the Piter Inn. 09:30 – Departure of the bus from Petrozavodsk The road winds between hills covered with taiga, lakes in granite shores, crossing forest rivers and passing Karelian villages and towns. The region is rich in culture of the peoples inhabiting it – Karelians, Veps, Sami. Everyone has their own language, customs and traditions. Along the way, the guide will tell you fascinating facts about the history and culture of the local peoples, and we will also make a stop where we will have the opportunity to buy tea or coffee, relax and gain strength before continuing the tour. 11:30 a.m. – Kivach Nature Reserve and Waterfall, Nature Museum Kivach Waterfall is located on the Suna River in the central part of Karelia. The nature reserve of the same name is located around it. 14:00 – Visit to the Marcial Waters balneological springs The first Marcial Waters balneological resort was founded by Peter I himself and is famous for its mineral waters and therapeutic mud. 16:00 – Sightseeing tour of Petrozavodsk You will listen to a sightseeing tour and learn about the history of the capital of Karelia. You will be shown the main sights and will not ignore the business card of the city – the embankment of Lake Onega. This is the most beautiful place in Petrozavodsk, a real open-air museum. While walking, you can take funny photos with a lucky purse from Riga or really futuristic ones with American fishermen from Duluth. 17:00 - Free time in the city center 18:30 - Bus pick-up in the city center Landing place: Gagarin Square, 1. Landmark: the Piter Inn. 19:30 – Arrival at the airport, boarding the plane (Flight D2-264)

Details

Included

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

Transfer from and to the airport

Accommodation in the best hotels of Petrozavodsk in the city center and on the shore of Lake Onega (depends on the selected hotel category), 2 nights

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

Visit to the largest plain waterfall Kivach

Visit to the Marcial Waters balneological springs

Stop at the Ruskeala waterfalls of Akhvenkoski

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

Entrance tickets to Ruskeala Mountain Park

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

Entrance tickets to the territory of the Kivach Nature Reserve

Petrozavodsk Onega Embankment Tour

Guided tours from a professional guide throughout the tour

Excluded

Tickets to Petrozavodsk and back

Active entertainment in Ruskeala Mountain Park (Underground Space tour of Ruskeala caves, boat rental, trolls, rope park, etc.): at the prices of the park

Set meals: price range 500 — 700 rub/person.

Ecological trail at the Akhvenkoski waterfalls: Full ticket — 400 rubles/person; Children under 7 years old — free; Children from 7 to 14 years old — 300 rubles/person; Students (full—time) — 300 rubles/person; Pensioners - 300 rubles/person.

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

* Petrozavodsk, Besovets airport

Finish point

* 19:30 – Arrival at the airport, boarding the plane (Flight D2-264)
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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