Tours in Karelia

The lands of Karelian people occupy the area in Nothern Europe and are of historical importance for Russia, Finland and Sweden. Karelian language is rather close to the Finnish one as its territory earlier was a part of Finland. The Russian part of Karelia is called The Republic of Karelia with its capital and cultural center in Petrozavodsk. Karelia stretches from the White Sea coast to the Batlic Sea shores. Karelia is called “The Land of Lakes” as it has over 60000 lakes on its territory. Among these numerous lakes there two largest lakes in Europe – Ladoga Lake and Onega Lake. Karelia is the area of very beautiful wild nature and rich with magnificent landscapes. Its fresh air is good for health. Karelia has it own national traditions that have been kept in its villages for many centuries till nowadays. Karelian main city Petrozavodsk was founded in 1703 by Peter the Great, who needed a new iron factory for Russian Fleet to win the Great Northern War. By 1717 this place around the factory had grown into the largest settlement in Karelia.

2-days tour in Karelia: KIZHI ISLAND & KIVACH WATERFALL

We suggest you to make a 2-days tour in Karelia – to admire its ancient wooden architecture together with enjoying its wild nature and rock landscapes. This tour comprises the city tour around Petrozavodsk and touristic trip to Kizhi Island (by hydrofoil boat) to see a museum of old Russian wooden architeсture on the open air – on the 1st day; and on the 2nd day you will have a tour to Karelian Natural Resort that comprises walking along the “Eco Path” (closed for big tourists groups), visiting the Mountain Sampo, ancient volcano Girvas and famous Waterfall Kivach – that is the second largest waterfall in Europe. During the second day of the tour you will learn the unique ecosystem of Karelian reserve and see the typical Karelian plants as well as the rare species marked in the Red Book. This tour programme also includes a ‘picnic’ lunch for the first day; and the barbeque in the open air (with grilled meat and traditional karelian pies) for the second day. This tour advantage is that it combines the sightseeing together with the nature exploring, enriching your knowledge as well as your soul. The tour price also includes the hotel accommodation for 1 night at 3* hotel.

* Another options of tour packages in Karelia are available upon request.
NB! Prices are indicated PER PERSON in EUR.

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Petrozavodsk – Kizhi Island – Kivach waterfall

2-days tour in Karelia: VALAAM & KIZHI ISLANDS

We suggest you another variant of a 2-days tour in Karelia. This tour package starts with a trip to majestic Valaam Island, where you will visit the Central Monastery Complex, enjoy the concert of the local choire, make a trip to the Nikon’s Bay  – to admire the Resurrection and the Gethsemane Skete. On the 1st day you will have an oportunity to lunch at the Monastery Refectory. The next day of the programme includes a short city tour in Petrozavodsk and hydrofoil trip to marvellous Kizhi Island, where you will see the unique examples of ancient Russian wooden architeсture. For the 2nd day your will be offered a ‘picnic’ lunch (packed lunch). This tour will give you a wonderful opportunity to admire two main holy places of nothern part of Russia, breathe their atmosphere and feel their magic spirit. Together with getting know the local monasteries and churches, you will also enjoy the Karelian nature and magnificent landscapes from islands’ shores as well as from the water (while travelling by boat). The tour price also includes the hotel accommodation for 1 night at 3* hotel.

* Another options of tour packages in Karelia are available upon request.
NB! Prices are indicated PER PERSON in EUR.

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Valaam Island – Petrozavodsk – Kizhi Island

3-days tour in Karelia: VALAAM & KIZHI ISLANDS + KIVACH

As an alternative we offer you our tour package of 3-days in Karelia. This tour package starts with a trip to majestic Valaam Island, where you will visit the Central Monastery Complex, enjoy the concert of the local choire, make a trip to the Nikon’s Bay  – to admire the Resurrection and the Gethsemane Skete. On the 1st day you will have an oportunity to lunch at the Monastery Refectory. The next day of the programme includes a short city tour in Petrozavodsk and hydrofoil trip to marvellous Kizhi Island, where you will see the unique examples of ancient Russian wooden architeсture. For the 2nd day your will be offered a ‘picnic’ lunch (packed lunch). On the last day of the tour you will be taken to Karelian Natural Resort, where you will walk along the “Eco Path” (closed for big tourists groups), visit the Mountain Sampo, ancient volcano Girvas and famous Waterfall Kivach – that is the second largest waterfall in Europe. During the third day of the tour you will learn the unique ecosystem of Karelian reserve and see the typical Karelian plants as well as the rare species marked in the Red Book. On the 3rd day you will be offered a ‘barbeque’ lunch in the open air (with grilled meat and traditional karelian pies). This tour advantage is that it combines the sightseeing and visiting the holy places together with exploring the local nature, that not only enriches your knowledge, but also gives a new breathe to your emotions. The tour price also includes the hotel accommodation for 2 nights at 3* hotel.

* Another options of tour packages in Karelia are available upon request.
NB! Prices are indicated PER PERSON in EUR.

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Valaam – Petrozavodsk – Kizhi – Kivach