An active tour to Karelia. Snowmobiles, dog sleds and deer

From 11 950₽ per person

Category:

Adventures and fun activities

Subcategory:

Excursion

Description

Type: Multi-day activity
* A journey that will show you the culture, identity and the best sights of Karelia. And on a free day in Petrozavodsk, you will be offered a variety of active entertainment: you can ride a team of cute northern huskies, try yourself driving a snowmobile in the patrimony of Karelian Santa Claus or go on a full-fledged snowmobile tour to Kizhi Island on the snow-covered Onega Lake! Why this particular tour? A great opportunity to combine excursions and active recreation Experience the power and beauty of nature – picturesque waterfalls and lakes, healing waters, spectacular views of the Marble Canyon Snowmobiling in the winter forest or on Kizhi Island, sledding with huskies – you choose which type of active winter recreation suits you best Meet the friendly indigenous people of Karelia, who will tell you about their glorious traditions and colorful culture Accommodation in the best hotels in Petrozavodsk
Available languages

Russian

Group type

Group

Age restrictions

Not restricted

Training level

Not required

Transfer

Transfer not included

day 01
St. Petersburg – "Farmstead" – Alexander Svirsky monastery – Olonets. Karelian Museum-Livvi
Type of accommodation:Hotel
06:30 – Bus service 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 bookstore "Bukvoed" to the end of the building. 07:00 – Departure of the bus from the metro station "Ploshchad Vosstaniya" 07:25 – Bus service to the metro station "Dybenko Street" Boarding place: St. Petersburg, metro station "Dybenko Street", public transport stop Landmark: on the side of the metro station "Dybenko Street", along the tram tracks 07:30 – Departure of the bus from the metro station "Dybenko Street" 09:00 – Author's highway tour about the peoples and lands of the Ladoga region 10:00 – Farmstead The next stop on our journey will be the Farmstead complex. Here you can have a snack and drink tea or coffee before continuing on your way. Meals and services of the complex are not included in the price of the tour and are purchased on site at will. 11:30 – Tour of the Alexander Svir Monastery On the eastern shore of Ladoga, near the border with the Republic of Karelia, for almost 500 years there has been the Holy Trinity Alexander Svir Monastery - a holy place and a center for the spread of Russian culture to the northern lands of the Karelians and Veps. 12:30 p.m. – Lunch In your free time after the tour, you will be offered a set lunch at the cafe. It is paid on the spot at will, the price range is 500-700 rubles. 14:30 – Olonets. Karelian-Livvik Museum 17:00 – Interactive program in the most cheerful village of Kindasovo 19:30 – Petrozavodsk. Check-in at the hotel and free time for dinner Upon arrival in the capital of Karelia, Petrozavodsk, you will have time to get acquainted with another attraction – Karelian cuisine – during dinner. There are several restaurants in Petrozavodsk that offer national cuisine to guests. We recommend visiting the view restaurant "Fregat", located on the shore of Lake Onega. The cozy, warm atmosphere is complemented by an excellent menu, in which you will find a variety of Karelian dishes, teas from local herbs, tinctures from local berries.
day 02
Petrozavodsk: a program to choose from – a free day in Petrozavodsk / active entertainment (optional
Type of accommodation:Hotel
08:00 – Breakfast at the hotel Breakfast is available in all hotels except budget hotels. On the second day of your trip, you can spend your free time at your discretion: relax in the capital of Karelia Petrozavodsk or go on an active adventure through the snowy expanses of Karelia! Active entertainment is available on request for an additional fee at the time of booking the tour. OPTION 1. "Snowmobile turn" (4.5 hours) Frosty, pine-scented air, snow-covered forest and fabulously beautiful trails… You will get unforgettable impressions and a powerful boost of energy by taking part in a snowmobile adventure starting in the patrimony of Karelian Santa Claus – Talvi Ukko. An experienced instructor leads the group along the prepared track, and even a beginner can control a modern snowmobile. OPTION 2. "Adventurers by dog sled in Karelia" In the northern regions there are many unexplored and hidden corners inaccessible even to inquisitive travelers, which can only be reached by dog sled. You have a unique chance to ride through the most beautiful and mysterious places near swamps, forest lakes and the Karelian forest. You will get acquainted with Siberian and Alaskan huskies, which to this day help people survive in the harsh conditions of the North, learn how to harness dogs and drive a sled. Upon returning from the route, you will find hot fragrant tea with Karelian herbs. OPTION 3. Snowmobile tour to Kizhi Island (all day) The service is available only during the period when the ice on Lake Onega is of sufficient thickness (approximately from mid-January to mid-March). You will be able to see many historical places of Karelia in a short time and visit the legendary Kizhi Island. Even if you have already visited this island in summer, in winter it will open up to you from a completely different angle. This tour will give you the opportunity to see the snow-capped domes of the Assumption Church, chapels and ancient houses silvered with frost.
day 03
Petrozavodsk – Akhvenkoski Waterfalls – Ruskeala Mountain Park – retro train ride (optional) –
Type of accommodation:Hotel
08:00 – Breakfast at the hotel. Gathering a group on the bus Breakfast is provided in all hotels except budget hotels. 09:00 – Departure towards the Ruskeala Mountain Park 12:30 – Ruskeala waterfalls of Akhvenkoski The Ahvenkoski Waterfalls – small but picturesque cascades on the Tohmajoki forest river – attracted many filmmakers at the time: the filming of the famous films "And the Dawns are Quiet here ..." and "The Dark World" took place here. 14:00 – Ruskeala Mountain Park. Sightseeing tour and free time. Independent lunch at the park cafe 17:00 – Departure of the retro train from Ruskeala For those who want to plunge into the spirit of a historical journey, we have prepared the opportunity to go to the city of Sortavala under the sound of wheels on a retro train with a real steam locomotive and antique interiors. 17:30 – Departure of the bus from the mountain park If you have not purchased tickets for the retro train, then you will take the bus to Sortavala accompanied by our guide. Meeting with the guide in Sortavala tourists from the train (if you purchased a ticket for a retro train) Stop at the trout farm company store We will make a stop in the city center at the trout farm company store so that everyone can buy Karelian fish delicacies from the farm in their free time. Environmentally friendly and delicious products from Karelia will be a great gift for your family and friends. Approximate time of arrival in St. Petersburg: First stop: 23:30 – Ozerki metro station Final stop: 00:00 – metro station "Vosstaniya Square"

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), 2 nights

Breakfast at the hotel (except for budget hotels)

Visit to the Alexander Svir Monastery

Stop at the Ruskeala waterfalls of Ahvenkoski

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

Visit to the company store at the trout farm

Tour of the Alexander Svir Monastery with a local guide

Olonets Museum Tour

Entrance tickets to the Olonets Museum

Interactive program in the cheerful village of Kindasovo

Entrance tickets to the Ruskeala Mountain Park

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

Guided tours from a professional guide throughout the tour

Excluded

Railway tickets: Ruskeala – Sortavala retro train

Snowmobile adventures: 2 people on a snowmobile: 7250 rubles/person. 1 person on a snowmobile: 8550 rubles/person.

Adventurers on a dog sled in Karelia: 7,500 rubles/person. (in the period from 30.12.23 to 07.01.24, the length of the dog sledding route is 1500 m)

Snowmobile tour to Kizhi Island: the price is being specified

Set meals on tour: price range – 500-700 rubles. 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.

Active entertainment in the Ruskeala Mountain Park: at park prices

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. "Dybenko Street" Landmark: public transport stop on Bolshevikov Street, 21

Finish point

* Estimated time of arrival in St. Petersburg: First stop: 23:30 – Ozerki metro station Final stop: 00:00 – 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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