Tour for Christmas in Karelia and New Year holidays in Kalevala. Christmas tour "winter charm of Karelia" Conditions of stay and accommodation

Region: Karelia

Tour dates: 04.01.2019 - 07.01.2019

Tour type: all inclusive, Christmas

Duration: 4 days/3 nights

Age restrictions: driving a snowmobile since the age of 18, as a passenger since the age of 10.

Complexity: does not require special skills, suitable for families from 2 years old.

Attractions: residence of Karelian Father Frost, the largest sled dog nursery in Russia, reindeer farm, Petrozavodskaya embankment, National Song and Dance Ensemble of Karelia, Kantele House, snowmobile safari, skiing, ice slide.

Equipment provided: two-seat SkiDoo Tundra WideTrack 550 snowmobile, seating two people per snowmobile.

Escort: experienced guides, instructors, animators, and hosts of the holiday.

Christmas is just around the corner - it's time to think about how you will celebrate this good family holiday! We offer active recreation combined with a high-quality animation program, excursions, comfortable accommodation and excellent cuisine - all framed by traditional Karelian customs and legends. This offer is ideal for an active holiday with children over 2 years old or with friends. We guarantee a good mood!

ALL INCLUSIVE program:

- skiing;

- riding cheesecakes behind a snowmobile;

- Christmas banquet with host and gifts from KareliaOK;

- visiting Father Frost and Snow Maiden,

- visit to a reindeer farm and the largest husky sled dog nursery in Russia;

- visiting the famous Kivach waterfall;

- tasting of Karelian delicacies;

- accommodation in a comfortable hotel;

- food in a good restaurant;

- high level of service.

PROGRAM DESCRIPTION

1 day - January 04
Morning arrival at the railway station in Petrozavodsk. Meet the accompanying manager.

Breakfast in a cafe in Petrozavodsk.

We refreshed ourselves and immediately fell into the whirlpool of Christmas fairytale mood! The “Karelian style” fun begins! Today, on the eve of the holiday, we will go to visit the real Karelian Father Frost and his assistant, the clever and beautiful Lumika. The journey is only about 30 minutes. The duration of the program is 2.5 hours.

Karelian Grandfather Frost is a strong and economical Grandfather, in his vast domain there is a reindeer farm and the largest sled dog nursery in Russia, you can and should hug and take pictures with his pets! You will also take part in Karelian folk games under the guidance of the sorceress Loukha, learn the movements of national dances, practice the art of driving a Finnish sleigh, ride down a steep mountain and, of course, receive congratulations on the Big Holiday from Grandfather himself. The fairy tale will be complemented by healing herbal tea with wicket pies in the company of the charming Karelian Snow Maiden - Lumika.

Transfer to a country hotel on the shore of Lake Ukshozero (40 min travel).

The hotel is located on the rocky shore of the lake, surrounded by pine forests, in a cozy and quiet place. On a large well-groomed and protected area there are two Russian baths, a Finnish sauna, covered gazebos, a barbecue area, a children's and sports grounds. Also at guests' disposal: a billiard room, a fireplace room with karaoke, a bar, a panoramic restaurant with Russian, Karelian and Scandinavian cuisine. The main building of the hotel is a 3-story stone building with 29 rooms. The hotel combines a good location, comfortable living conditions and a high level of service, known far beyond the borders of Karelia.

Accommodation in comfortable double hotel rooms.

Each room has: a balcony, a combined bathroom with a shower, a TV, a telephone, a double or two 1.5-size beds. It is possible to install additional space.

Dinner.

Free time.

Dinner.

Day 2 - January 5
Buffet breakfast in a restaurant with an original interior based on the Karelian-Finnish epic “Kalevala”.

Active part in the fresh air.

Entertainment menu: take a breeze on a big tube behind a snowmobile, take a ski trip in the picturesque surroundings of Ukshozero, ride down an icy mountain on ice sleds and cheesecakes, walk, relax, breathe fresh air.

14.00 Lunch-picnic in the fresh air.

Isn't it time for us to refresh ourselves? After an active pastime in the fresh air, we invite you for lunch, today’s lunch is also special - we try Karelian fish soup with red fish and cream - lohikeito, with smoke, over a fire, herbal tea with Karelian pastries - kalitki.

Free time.

Today we will relax even more actively! We offer, for an additional fee, to go on a 2-hour snowmobile safari in the vicinity of the “presidential lake”, as Ukshozero is also called: delightful landscapes, fluffy winter forest, icy surface of the lake, clear winter air and powerful equipment. Everyone who is 10 years old or older participates in the event.

The rest, under the strict guidance of an animator-teacher, play in the fresh air, ride downhill, and also learn the craft of making Karelian souvenirs.

Selection of special equipment: warm overalls, special shoes, helmet, balaclava, gloves. Instruction on safety precautions and driving a snowmobile. Exit to the route.

Master class on making Karelian souvenirs.

Free time: skiing, tubing, family gatherings.

For an additional fee: billiards, sauna, sauna with swimming pool, karaoke.

Christmas banquet with program.
The program includes: musical and dance performances, competitions for all ages, lighting the lights on the Christmas tree, gifts, fireworks in a great mood, splashes of champagne, making wishes, excellent cuisine and quality service.

After breakfast, we will all go together in a comfortable minibus to the Kivach waterfall, and an experienced guide will take us on a tour of this amazing landmark of Karelia.

The Kivach waterfall is located on the territory of the reserve of the same name, the heart of which is. By the standards of the northwestern region, the Kivach waterfall can be considered large. The total height of the drop is 11 meters. Kivach consists of two main ledges and several minor drops. The ledges are located at a distance of about one kilometer from each other.

Free time for photography.

Lunch at a cafe on the territory of the reserve.

All good things come to an end... So our winter adventure has come to an end. We exchange contacts with those with whom Karelia has made friends and promise to return here more than once. A comfortable minibus will take you to the railway station in Petrozavodsk.

Departure home by evening trains.

Happy New Year 2019 and Merry Christmas! See you soon!

COST OF PARTICIPATION IN THE TOUR:

RUB 27,500/person - when placed on the main bed in a double room;

RUB 24,200/person - when placed on an additional bed

RUB 20,900/person - when accommodated in an extra bed, children under 10 years old;

Included in the price:

• accommodation in hotel rooms according to the selected rate;
• three meals a day according to the program;
• group transfers according to the program;
• entertainment program on the Estate of Karelian Father Frost;
• excursion to the Kivach waterfall reserve;
• Christmas banquet in the hotel restaurant with entertainment program;
• rental of ice sleds, cheesecakes, skis;
• master classes on preparing Karelian fish soup and making Karelian souvenirs;
• work of instructors and animator;
• gifts from our company;

The price does not include:

• railway tickets to/from Petrozavodsk;
• 2-hour snowmobile safari;
• dog sledding and reindeer sledding;
• additional hotel services.

Spend Christmas in Karelia in the cozy Kalevala cottage on the rocky shore of Lake Ukshozero, 35 km from Petrozavodsk.

Thread: Petrozavodsk - Marcial Waters resort - Mount Sampo - Karelian Father Frost Talvi Ukko - Ruskeala Mountain Park - dog sledding.

Celebrate Christmas 2019 in Karelia and plunge into the fabulous world of snowy Karelia!

Christmas tour program in Karelia:

Cost of the Christmas tour in Karelia per person:

The price of the Christmas program includes:

Meals according to the program
. hotel accommodation - 3 nights,
. transfer according to the program,
. excursion service,
. entrance tickets according to the program,
. work of the guide and animators.

Description of the cottage "Kalevala":

The Kalevala Hotel has 4 comfortable cottages
For convenience, next to each cottage there is an area for preparing barbecue and having a picnic (barbecues on the hotel premises are provided free of charge for guests).
. Parking
. Wi-fi in the restaurant and bar
. Small gazebos on site
. Braziers
Cottages include the following equipment:

Hall:

Fireplace
. TV
. Sofa bed
. Mini safe
. Telephone
. Table

Bedroom 1:

Double bed
. Two bedside tables
. Closet

Other:

Shower room, bathroom

Bedroom 2:

Two single beds
. Two bedside tables
. Closet

Bedroom 3:

Large single bed
. One bedside table
. Closet

Capacity:

Capacity of one cottage is 6-8 people
. Possibility of accommodating 1 to 2 people on an extra bed (folding corner sofa)

Conditions of residence and accommodation:

Check-out time is 14:00 (check-in time at the hotel), (departure from the hotel) - 12:00;
. Advance payment is 50% of the cost of living;
Late check-out is possible subject to availability and in agreement with the hotel administration:
. Check-out after 13:00 to 00:00 - payment of 50% of the cost of accommodation per day;
. Check-out after 00:00 - payment of 100% of the cost of accommodation per day.

Equipment rental:

Outdoor table tennis (200 rubles/hour)
. Darts on the street (50 rubles/hour)
. Ball (volleyball, football) (50 rubles/hour)
. Roller skates for children (200 rubles/hour)
. Off-road bike (200 rubles/hour; 1,200 rubles/day)
. Fishing gear (100 rubles/hour; 500 rubles/day)
. Chaise lounge (100 rubles)
. Rent a beach towel (100 rubles)
. Board games (chess, checkers, backgammon, lotto, dominoes) (Free)

LEISURE

Billiards

The hotel has 2 billiard tables:

Table for playing Russian billiards
. American pool table
Cost: 350 rub/hour.

Baths and saunas.

To restore strength and improve health, we suggest visiting the Finnish sauna with a swimming pool, which can accommodate up to 15 people.
For music lovers there is a separate fireplace room with karaoke, a relaxation room, and an infrared cabin.
The sauna is designed for 10-15 people.
Cost of sauna for up to 10 people. (4 sets included):
1,500 rubles/hour - for non-residents;
1,200 rub./hour - for residents>
2,000 rubles/hour - after 02:00 hours.
200 rubles - additional payment for each person over 10 people.

You can book a sauna from 1 hour.
On the shore of the lake there are two Russian wood-burning baths. Taking a steam bath in a Russian bath is not only pleasant, but also very useful.
Large sauna for up to 10 people. (incl. 4 sets)
1,300 rubles/hour (order for at least 3 hours).
200 rubles - extra. set for sauna/bath.
200 rubles - birch broom.
Small bathhouse 2 people. (incl. 2 sets)
1,300 rubles/hour (order for at least 2 hours).
200 rubles - birch broom.

The hotel also has a children's playground and gazebos.

Documents for a trip to Karelia for Christmas 2019:

Passport (general civil), for a child under 14 years old - birth certificate.

Reservations:

To book Christmas at the Kalevala cottage, fill out a simple form by clicking on the button below, you will receive a response within 1 day.

In a programme:

1 day (meals: breakfast only)
Meeting trains No. 018, No. 092.
If you arrive earlier: Waiting for the arrival of the main group.
If you arrive later: transfer for an additional fee and program adjustments.
- Breakfast in a city cafe
-Sightseeing tour of Petrozavodsk. You will get acquainted with the capital of Karelia. The guide will tell you why, during the time of Catherine II, Petrozavodsk was known throughout the Russian Empire. You will stroll through the cozy center and see how history and modernity are successfully combined in the appearance of the city.
- We offer a fun start to the New Year together with the world-famous Kantele ensemble! We will arrange a festive revelry with games, songs and dances, and all this to the sounds of the magic instrument of the same name “kantele”.
-Accommodation in the selected hotel
Free time.
For the most active:*EXCURSION TO A DOG KENNEL WITH DOG SLED RIDING + tea + transfer(4500 rub/adult, 3500 rub/child under 12 years old) BOOKING ADDITIONAL EXCURSIONS IN ADVANCE

Day 2 (meals: breakfast only)
- Breakfast in the hotel cafe
**For an additional fee (reservation when ordering a tour): TRIP TO GRANDFATHER HULL'S KARELIAN ESTATE + PERSONAL AUDIENCE IN GRANDFATHER HULL'S OFFICE(2950 rub/adult, 2750 rub/child under 18 years old)
~~In the very heart of Karelia, in a deep forest, Grandfather Halla lives - the most hardworking of the Moroz brothers. Every winter, Grandfather Halla comes to work on his Karelian estate, where his housekeepers work on creating gifts. You have a unique opportunity to look into his workshops and see everything with your own eyes~~
Along the way, the guide will tell you about the customs and traditions of the Karelians.
Is waiting for you:
-Karelian fun (skis-shuksha, sleigh-smoking)
- school is homemade for the little ones
-work in workshops
-Grandfather Hull mail
- certificate for children graduating from a magic school
- shop of miracles
- photo for memory (optional)
At the end of this fabulous day there is a traditional lunch.
When checking in from 01/05, we offer for an additional fee a Christmas dinner on 01/06 in one of the city restaurants

Day 3 (meals: breakfast + lunch)
- Breakfast in the hotel cafe.
Excursion to the famous Kivach waterfall. Translated from Karelian “kivach” means “snowy mountain”, translated from Finnish it means “powerful”. In any case, this “powerful snow mountain” will not leave anyone indifferent. At all times, poets have written poems about the waterfall, artists come here for plein airs, and how many photographers are attracted by the unique views of Kivach! It is not for nothing that it is the calling card of Karelia.
Return to Petrozavodsk. Visit to the gift shop
-Late lunch in a city cafe.
-Transfer to the station. Returning home with pleasant memories of wonderful days in Karelia and a suitcase full of souvenirs from Karelian craftsmen.

ATTENTION! Air and railway tickets are not included in the tour price and must be purchased separately - from the BigTransTour company or independently.Find air/train tickets

Check-in 01/05/2018-01/07/2018

Children under 18 years old - 300 rubles discount
Included in the price: accommodation in the selected hotel, meals according to the program, entrance tickets, transport and excursion services according to the program.

THE COMPANY RESERVES THE RIGHT TO CHANGE THE ORDER OF EXCURSIONS WITHOUT CHANGING THE PROGRAM IN WHOLE.

Have you already decided where and how to spend the Christmas holidays?

We invite you to Karelia to celebrate the kindest New Year 2019, surrounded by fabulous winter landscapes! The real Karelian Father Frost, the largest husky nursery in Russia, a reindeer farm, legends of Karelia, comfortable accommodation, real Karelian cuisine and a very active pastime: snowmobile safaris, skiing, cheesecake sleighs, winter fun, interesting excursion programs and, of course, luxurious Christmas table with traditional congratulations from Father Frost and Snow Maiden. We won't let you get bored, everyone will find entertainment to their liking!

Perfect for active parents with children, couples and a cheerful group of friends.

ALL INCLUSIVE program:
- skiing;
- riding cheesecakes behind a snowmobile;
- Christmas banquet with host and gifts from KareliaOK;
- visiting Father Frost and Snow Maiden,
- excursion to the capital of Karelia - the city of Petrozavodsk;
- interactive program in the Kantele House;
- accommodation in a comfortable hotel;
- food in a good restaurant;
- high level of service.

Morning arrival at the railway station. Petrozavodsk. Meet the accompanying manager.

Breakfast in a cafe in Petrozavodsk.

Departure in a comfortable minibus to patrimony of Karelian Father Frost(the journey takes about 30 minutes). The duration of the program is 2.5 hours.

Good winter morning! We are glad to see you in the capital of Karelia, dressed up for the magical holiday of Christmas - the time when fairy tales and reality meet to give the best impressions!

Karelian Father Frost and his clever assistant Lumiki are waiting for us.

The Karelian Father Frost has vast domains. Grandfather loves smart furry animals very much husky sled dogs, on which he delivers gifts, he has a whole lot of them nursery - the largest throughout our vast country. Grandfather also likes the glorious and charming inhabitants of the North - deer, which he carefully breeds on his Deer Farm. We will meet, take pictures and hug the tailed, furry and horned pets, accompanied by the cunning and cheerful Mistress of the North - the sorceress Louhi and other representatives of the fabulous Karelian people, and they, in turn, have prepared for you other ventures and entertainment with a Karelian flavor: We will take part in folk games, learn the movements of national dances to catchy music, drive a Finnish sleigh and ride down a snowy mountain. And now comes the moment of magic - we go to meet the real Santa Claus, take memorable photographs, listen to stories and receive congratulations.

Feeling pleasantly tired? Now the kind and good hostess Lumiki invites you to a warm yaranga to treat yourself to signature wicket pies with millet and potatoes and try aromatic hot tea with medicinal herbs.

Transfer to a country hotel on the shore of Lake Ukshozero (40 min travel).

Accommodation in comfortable double rooms. Each room has: a balcony, a combined bathroom with a shower, a TV, a telephone, a double or two 1.5-size beds. It is possible to install additional space.

The hotel is located on the rocky shore of the lake, surrounded by tall pine trees. The place is cozy, beautiful and quiet. On a large well-groomed and protected territory there are two Russian baths, a Finnish sauna, recreation areas: covered gazebos, barbecues, children's and sports grounds. At your service: a high-quality billiard room, a bar with a fireplace and karaoke, a panoramic restaurant with stunning views, offering Russian, Karelian and Scandinavian cuisine.

The hotel is a 3-story stone building with a capacity of 29 rooms. The hotel is known far beyond the region for its hospitality and level of service.

Lunch at a restaurant with an original interior in an epic Scandinavian style.

After lunch, you can relax: walk through the winter forest, explore the territory, visit the fireplace room and have a heart-to-heart conversation with new acquaintances, demonstrate your skills in billiards, invigorate your body and spirit with a birch broom in a hot sauna, or just take a nap.

Delicious hearty dinner in a cozy atmosphere.

The shy northern sun timidly peers through the windows. It's time to get up! Another beautiful winter day awaits us, full of joy and festive mood!

Buffet breakfast in the hotel restaurant.

Free time for relaxation.

Now is the time to take a winter break:

Ride a larger cheesecake behind a snowmobile. Uhhh!;

Take a leisurely ski ride in the vicinity of the picturesque Lake Ukshozero;

Race down an icy mountain on ice sleds and cheesecakes, just like in childhood;

Breathe deeply with clean air, free your thoughts from the hustle and bustle of the cities, communicate with loved ones and friends, spend time with children, watching mischievous snow games.

Dinner! After fresh air and an appropriate appetite! In the warm, spacious gazebo, Karelian fish soup is waiting for you, which we call “Lohikeyto” - a creamy soup from the local king-fish trout accompanied by freshly brewed mulled wine, cooked over a fire.

Free time to relax according to your taste.

Dinner in warm company.

Today is a special day - Christmas Eve.

2-hour snowmobile safari behind additional payment or spending time on your own. Children remain under the supervision of a teacher-animator.

Selection of special equipment: warm overalls, special shoes, helmet, balaclava, gloves. Instruction on safety precautions and driving a snowmobile. Access to the route from the hotel premises.

We invite you to travel through the snowy expanses of Karelia! A 2-hour snowmobile safari in the vicinity of a country hotel: fluffy winter forest, frosty Ukshozero, clear winter air and silence, broken only by the sounds of powerful snowmobiles. Anyone over 10 years old can participate in the event.

The rest of the children and their parents also have a great time: under the guidance of the animator, they make Christmas souvenirs, play winter games and go down the slide.

Free time: skiing, tubing, family gatherings and board games. For an additional fee: billiards, sauna, sauna with swimming pool, karaoke.

Preparation for the festive dinner-banquet with entertainment program.

The most important evening of the year has arrived, smoothly flowing into the night. A time of magic, when a miracle descends on earth, when wishes come true, when hearts open up to let goodness in.

The program of our festive evening includes a lot of fun for big and small, good music, dancing, competitions and gifts, making wishes, an extravaganza of good mood, congratulations and a feeling of happiness.

Welcome to the capital of Karelia – the city of Petrozavodsk. A port of five seas, located on the shores of the second largest fresh water body in Europe - Lake Onega. A real European city, with a national Karelian-Finnish flavor, the same age as St. Petersburg, cozy, beautiful, with its own unique history. Founded in 1703 by Peter I, the city was founded by Catherine II in 1777.

Cannons for the Russian army were cast here, cast iron decorations for St. Petersburg were made here, and the famous Onezhets tractors were built here. It is not for nothing that the name of the city contains the word factory. But the capital of Karelia is also a place of beauty and unbridled nature - sometimes harsh northern, sometimes calm, balanced in a Scandinavian way.

You can choose trains to arrive in Petrozavodsk from 7:00 to 9:30. Your guide, as well as the bus, will be at the station square from 9:00. You can leave things in it. Also, our Santa Claus will meet you at the bus, who will give you a New Year's mood and good weather for the entire tour!

Our group's breakfast will last from 9:15 to 9:45.

We get on the bus and go on a tour of New Year’s, cozy and very beautiful Petrozavodsk. In the first part of the excursion we will get acquainted with the city: a journey through eras awaits us - Petrozavodsk during the time of Peter the Great, Petrozavodsk of Catherine the Great, Soviet Petrozavodsk.

We will take a walk along the main city attraction - the embankment of Lake Onega. This is a unique art object, an open-air museum of contemporary art, with very picturesque views of the city and Lake Onega. Here, ancient history, rooted in the mysterious Hyperborea and modernity, come to life in a unique collection of avant-garde sculptural monuments - seid stones, “Tree of Wishes”, “Wave of Friendship”, “Thinking Reed”, “Mermaid”... This is the most beautiful place in the capital Northern Territory at any time of the year!

After a short walk around the city, we will go to the “Doll House”. Tatyana Kalinina's Doll House is represented by three small halls. In the hall of designer dolls you can get acquainted with dolls made in various techniques and styles; the “Spirits of Karelia” hall introduces visitors to brownies, mermaids and other creatures of the other world in which our ancestors believed; The exhibition in the third hall is constantly changing. In addition, you can look into the workshop and see how dolls are created, and even buy and take home the doll or animal you like.

Lunch at a cafe.

A museum is a place where miracles happen, especially if it is New Year and Christmas time. We will go with you to the interactive program “New Year's Mosaic” at the National Museum of Karelia, during which you will take a fascinating journey through time. Travel to medieval Karelia and find out how the Yule holiday was celebrated. You will visit a Karelian hut from the late 19th century and get acquainted with ancient Christmas rituals. You will be asked to guess riddles and tell fortunes on runes for the coming year, and they will tell you about the Karelian Father Frost. Everyone can make a simple Christmas decoration and make a wish.

16:30 Check-in at selected hotels. Free time, rest.

For everyone interested, Evening master class on gates!

Kalitki is a national Karelian dish. In Finland they are called “karjalan piirakka”, which means “Karelian pies”. Wickets are baked from rye unleavened dough with fillings. The name comes from Kolyad, an ancient pagan holiday that later merged with Christmas. Carols are Christmas songs sung by guests. For this they were given a special treat - wickets.

During the master class, you will learn about the features of national Karelian cuisine, learn how to cook wickets yourself, and also be able to eat your pies with Karelian tea at the end of the master class.

DAY 2 (DECEMBER 31)/ KARELIAN GRANDFATHER CLAUS TALVI UKKO AND HIS FAITHFUL FRIENDS: FOREST REINDEER, SLED DOGS AND SAMIS PLAYERS

Breakfast at selected hotels.

11:00 Departure of the bus to visit the Karelian Father Frost - Talvi Ukko!

Here you will meet the best sled dogs in Russia, admire the reindeer and their timid fawns, and also get in touch with the unique culture of the forest Sami and drink tea in a yaranga near an open fire. And most importantly, visit, chat and take memorable photos with Talvi Ukko, the Karelian Father Frost, in his personal northern residence!

The largest kennel of sport sled dogs in Russia, where you will make friends with the famous Alaskan Huskies, Alaskan Malamutes and Siberian Huskies, feel the boundless trust and love of these beautiful creatures, and take good photos as a keepsake. Talvi Ukko's assistants will give you a tour and tell you many amazing things about summer and winter sled sports, the diversity and purpose of each sled breed, the character traits and roles in the team of each four-legged sportsman.

In a dense forest near a small lake, live domesticated deer, Talvi Ukko’s special pride and love. Santa Winter's assistants will show you a reindeer farm, where you will interact with cautious reindeer and admire their timid fawns. You will visit authentic Sami dwellings, see ancient household items, drink tea from Karelian medicinal herbs, taste real Karelian pastries and for a moment be transported to ancient times, when man and the forest were one.

You will have a chance to see the laboratory of wonders of Father Winter, his office where weather contracts are concluded, and the reception room, which has been visited by a variety of people and magical creatures. If you make a wish in it, it will certainly come true! And then you will excitedly ride down the miracle slide. (Don't forget about warm winter sports shoes and clothes)

Dog or reindeer sledding is a Karelian folk pastime! Huskies and Malamutes will give you a ride through the snowy forest and you will feel the drive and speed, wrapped in a warm cape. Always in the North they used sleighs and dogs, as well as deer, to move from one point to another, covering 80 to 100 kilometers in 1 day.

Reindeer sledding is included in the tour price! Dog sledding can be ordered additionally!

Cost: husky riding (500 meters) - children under 12 years old - 1500 rubles, adults - 2000 rubles. Husky riding (1000 meters) - children under 12 years old - 1950 rubles, adults - 2500 rubles Riding must be booked in advance when booking the tour.

16:00 Return transfer to Petrozavodsk. Check-in at selected hotels. Preparing for the New Year's Eve.

New Year's banquet at the Onego Palace hotel complex (included in the tour price).

DAY 3 (JANUARY 1) / THE PEARL OF KARELIA - MOUNTAIN PARK AND MARBLE CANYON RUSKEALA.

Good morning! Today we are waiting for the Northern Ladoga region - another amazing natural treasure trove of Karelia. The Ladoga region is decorated with the first largest lake in Europe - Ladoga. Locals say Father Onego and Mother Ladoga.

240 kilometers and we are already there. But let's not start with Ladoga. And from the waterfalls. We will see Tokhminsky or Ruskeala waterfalls. The famous Soviet film “The Dawns Here Are Quiet...” was filmed here. Obligatory photo for memory and a tour along the beautiful wooden bridges.

Today we will eat in the Lutheran Church. The Karelians and Finns living on this land will hospitably welcome and feed us, after which we will move on.

By the way, another point on our route is connected with the Finns - the Ruskeala marble canyon. A unique quarry, which, according to one version, was flooded by the Finns with water from nearby rivers. After all, it was the Finns who rented this quarry for many years and mined marble here. Who would have thought that years later thousands of tourists would flock here. There really is something to see here.

Marble Canyon Ruskeala is a Karelian brand of new times. Ten years ago, desolation reigned here. Now an amazing natural object opens before our eyes. There is everything for a tourist here! Gorgeous views, trails, caves.

We will have a walking tour of the marble canyon (1.5 hours). The 1.5-kilometer-long eco-trail around Ruskeala has many panoramic platforms that offer views of this unique place. In addition, you can move a little away from the main path and go into the depths of the through cave (adit). Here you will discover the real secrets of the canyon, its heart. You can also look at deposits of Italian marble.

At 17:00 a real SHOW awaits us - turning on the color lighting, thanks to which the canyon will sparkle with new colors and the glare of light on the luxurious marble will blow your imagination!

The Ruskeala Canyon is beautiful at any time of the year. We guarantee that you will not remain indifferent. Full of impressions and very satisfied, we head to the hotel in Petrozavodsk. Have a nice holiday!

DAY 4 (JANUARY 2) / LEGEND OF THE NORTH - KIVACH WATERFALL AND ORGAN CONCERT IN KONDOPOGA

Breakfast at the hotel. Release of rooms.

10:00 Departure to the legendary, very picturesque and unique Kivach waterfall. This is the most famous waterfall in Karelia, sung by the first governor of our region, the Russian poet Gavrila Derzhavin: “The mountain is falling like diamonds...”. Indeed, the falling water and its power are mesmerizing. Everyone should see this.

Visit to the Kivach national reserve, where the waterfall of the same name is located. Its strength is so great that the waterfall does not freeze even in winter, and the harsh northern rocks covered with snow and yellowish, very ferruginous water create a truly impressive picture. The air in the area is so fresh that residents of megacities may feel dizzy if they are not used to it.

In addition, we will visit the botanical garden, where we will see the Karelian birch, many trees that traditionally grow in the north, not only in Karelia, but also in North America and Asia. After a walk through the botanical garden, we will visit the Museum of Nature.

The first of January is a special day. After the fresh air, a very hearty and tasty lunch awaits us, as well as a small animation program - we need to jump a little and have fun, so that the coming year will be easy and interesting!

After lunch we will go to the Karelian town of Kondopoga, to the new, very beautiful marble palace of arts. The Organ, the fourth largest in Russia, awaits us in the Palace of Arts. The sound of the organ is incomparable; it encourages positive thinking, calms and forces those listening to its music to find agreement with themselves. At the concert, famous works by world classics will be performed especially for you - this will be an excellent end to your wonderful new year in Karelia!

17:00 Return to Petrozavodsk.

Fair of Karelian goods: you will have the opportunity to buy smoked Karelian fish, souvenirs, and shungite products.

17:45 Arrival of the group at the railway station for departure trains.

We hope that this New Year has given you a lot of bright and unforgettable emotions and that the whole year will pass in a good mood and pace! SEE YOU AGAIN!!! I WILL BE DREAMING OF KARELIA FOR A LONG TIME!