Karelian palette”. Plane package

1 day

- Meeting of guests at 17:05 at the airport of Petrozavodsk. Meet the sign of Karelia.

- Moving to the city of Kondopoga (45 km).

A small provincial town is cozy located on the shore of Lake Onega.

Accommodation in the hotel "Karelia" *** (Kondopoga, Lenin Square 5).

Meeting with the representative of the host country.

Dinner in the hotel cafe - cover / buffet. The cost is 270/300 rubles / person.

2 days

Free day. Today the choice is yours (you can choose one of the excursion options):

* Option 1. Excursion to Solovki Island (Strictly booked when buying a tour):

Attention! Due to the busy schedule, there is no dinner on the route, please take care of a snack in advance. You can order lunch boxes at the hotel. Cost: RUB 350. Man.

- 02:30 - Departure to the port of Workoestrovsk.

Tune in to the fact that the 390 km long path will take 5-6 hours.

- Lunch box, on the way.

- 8:00 - Give me the moorings! We're going on a sea voyage. Keep the camera ready - a meeting with a ringed seal or a sea hare is possible, and from the end of June with a beluga whale. Photos among the endless White Sea will receive many likes in Contact.

Welcome to the famous island of Solovki - a unique architectural monument and a place of pilgrimage for believers from all over the world.

Upon arrival on the island:

Lunch in a cafe on the island (complex). The cost is 400 rubles. Man. (payment at the hotel the day before).

- Large sightseeing tour of the Solovetsky Kremlin.

During the excursion we will visit the territory of the central complex of the monastery, active temples, monuments included in the UNESCO World Heritage List, objects of economic activity, Solovetsk fortress and the exposition “Monastic Prison”. Learn about the life of monks and the unique heating system of the monastery.

Impressions will be complemented by a walk to Cape Labyrinths. Colorful mosses and lichens, short junipers, curved dancing birches, clinging to scanty northern soil and ... stones. Smoothly polished by glaciers, they are the decoration of famous islands and keep their many secrets. It is said that during the time of Atlantis there was one of the most advanced civilizations of the Hyperboreans.

On the island in your free time you can buy the famous white sea cabbage, as well as cosmetics made of kelp, visit the operating temple or swim in the White Sea.

The time spent on Solovki Island is 9 hours.

21:00 - Arrival on a large land in the port of Workoestrovsk.

On the already familiar road, return to Kondopoga.

Estimated arrival at the hotel ~ 02:30.

Duration of the tour with transfers: 24 hours.

The cost of the tour: 6,900 rubles / person, a child under 10 years old (not inclusive) - 4,700 rubles.

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* Option 2. Expedition to the ancient cult complex on the mountain - the forces of Vottovaar (with dinner in a village house).

(Strictly booked when buying a tour):

Attention! There is no lunch on this route. You need to take care of a snack on the road in advance. You can order lunch boxes at the hotel. Cost: RUB 350. Man.

Also, the route provides a long climb uphill, so we recommend comfortable clothes and sports shoes.

- 06:30 - early breakfast at the hotel - buffet.

- 07:00 - Departure by bus to the village of Gimola, Muezer district (180 km).

Transfer to UAZ cars, moving 17 km along a difficult road to the most mysterious place in Karelia to the foot of the mountain. Hiking up the mountain - the forces of Vottovaar.

And here we are at the highest point of the West Karelian hill - 417.3 m above sea level, which holds many secrets. About 9,000 years ago there was a powerful earthquake, which formed a giant failure. So in the center of the mountain there was a natural amphitheater, dotted with small lakes, rocks and amazing trees twisted into a knot or growing down the top. At the top of Vottovaara there are about 1600 stones (sades and boulders), stacked in a mysterious order. Scientists put forward several theories of the emergence of an ancient cult complex - this is the melting of the glacier, and the work of ancient civilizations and the parking lot of Sami tribes.

After the tour, transfer by UAZ cars to Gimola.

- Country dinner in the hut.

- Return by bus to the hotel, approximate arrival at 24:00.

Duration of the tour with transfers: ~ 17 hours.

The cost of the tour: 3 700 rubles / adult, 3000 rubles / child.

* Option 3. Water excursion to the famous island of Kizhi (a UNESCO World Cultural and Natural Heritage site since 1990). It is strictly reserved when buying a tour.

The cost of water transfer to Kizhi Island: 3,000 rubles / adult, 2,300 rubles / child up to 12 years.

In addition, the hotel pays an entrance fee to the island of Kizhi: an adult - 700 rubles. Man,

pensioner - 400 rubles. /person, child under 16 years - 300 rubles. chela

Travel by water 1 hour and 30 minutes one way on covered taxi boats from Kondopoga. During the water cruise we will admire not only Lake Onega, but also numerous islands - Kiga skerries.

And here we are – a temple complex, built almost without a single nail.

We will learn about all its secrets when inspecting the ensemble of the Kizhsky Pogost, visit the estate of a Zaonezh peasant and one of the oldest wooden churches in Russia - the Church of the Resurrection of Lazarus, rumored to have the ability to heal all ailments. You will also have a unique opportunity to visit the Church of the Transfiguration, opened after a long restoration work.

Duration of the tour: about 6 hours.

Time spent on Kizhi Island: 2.5 hours.

For those who did not go on excursions:

- Breakfast at the hotel is a buffet. Free time.

You can use rental services on the shore of Lake Onega (300 m from the hotel):

- fun boats (capacity up to 4 people, cost 150 rubles). /person / hour, each subsequent hour 100 rubles / person.).

Bicycles (100 rubles per hour)

- fishing rods and spinning (from 70 rubles) for fishing in the Bay of Onega Lake.

Lunch in the hotel cafe (buffet/covering). Cost 350/300 rubles. Man.

Dinner in the hotel cafe (buffet/covering). The cost of 300/270 rubles / person.

3 days

- Late breakfast at the hotel cafe - buffet.

Excursion program to the natural mysteries of Karelia:

- Welcome to Girvas - a unique geological object, the oldest (about 2 billion years) crater of the volcano in Karelia!! You will see a section of more than 20 lava flows with a capacity of up to 32 m and fossilized volcanic "bombs", including gas voids.

Do not forget the video camera to create proof that you have visited a real volcano!

Bright attraction of Karelia - reserve and waterfall "Kivach".

“Diamond falls a mountain from a ledge with four rocks...” – Gavrila Romanovich Derzhavin, the first poet-lyricist of Russia, wrote admiringly about it. A pleasant addition to the raging water element will be the grove of Karelian birch, which has become the decoration of the arboretum of the reserve. This is a mystery tree with amazing wood marble pattern. Even in the twenty-first century, scientists have debated its origin. Admire the souvenirs from the "scarlet" - you can in the Museum of Nature.

- Stop at Paleozero. It impresses tourists with clean water, wide sandy beaches and an abundance of coniferous trees that fill the air with amazing aromas. On the shore of the lake you can find a stone that will remind you of our region.

Go to the shore of Lake Onega (300 m from the hotel).

- A picnic in nature. On the menu: a brewy Karelian ear with red fish, buckwheat porridge with stew, vegetable cutting and hot tea with cookies.

- Visit the kennel of sled dogs and the nursery garden of husky puppies. Experienced curls will introduce their pets - sled dogs, and in the "puppy" kindergarten you can squeeze fluffy lumps and go for a walk with them. And of course, small huskies are always ready to pose for a photo in pleasant company.

- Animated program "Visiting the shaman". In a real Sámi plague at a hot fire, together with a hospitable host, we will get a sacred fire, call the spirits of fire with diamonds and guess on the runes. A wise master will spread the ashes of sad thoughts to the wind, predict the future, burn all your failures in the fire and teach Karelian, Vepsian dances.

- Karelian bowling master class. The shaman will show you how to play the most popular game of the northern people. The old Karelian game "KYUKKYA" is a good training of memory, agility and ingenuity.

- Music carillons. We will get acquainted with the main attraction of Kondopog - an unusual clock. With their melodic bells, they slowly count down city time. Today, they will perform familiar tunes specifically for you.

Dinner in the hotel cafe (buffet/covering). The cost of 300/270 rubles / person.

4 days

Attention! Due to the constantly changing epidemiological situation in the region and the change in the schedule of meteors, departure for the excursion is possible at 04:00, breakfast - lunch box.

06:00 - early breakfast at the hotel - buffet.

- 06:30 - departure to "Old Finland" (290 km).

To travel to the former lands of Suomi, we do not need a passport or visa.

And here is the ancient city of Serdobol (Sortavala). It is rightly called the “architectural encyclopedia of European architecture”. He gave creative inspiration to Robert Christmas, Bella Akhmadulina and many other poets and artists.

11:00 - excursion "Legendary North Athos..." (Valaam Island). It is strictly reserved when buying a tour.

Cost: adult - 3,000 rubles, a child up to 12 years inclusive - 1,700 rubles.

The time of water travel by meteor from Sortavala to the island on Lake Ladoga is 45 minutes one way. Like the fabulous backs of whales or old giant fish rise from the water of Ladoga skerries - fjords. And here we are in the center of the spiritual, cultural and Orthodox life of Russia.

During the main excursion: acquaintance with the central estate of the monastery and a visit to the majestic architectural monument - the functioning Spaso - Transfiguration Cathedral, where the relics of the founders of the monastery Herman and Sergius of Valaam rest. Then return to the worldly bustle, to the mainland. Time spent on Valaam Island is 3 hours.

For those not on the tour:

- Walking tour of the city of Sortavala, a visit to the Church of Nicholas the Wonderworker, built at the expense of St. Petersburg merchants Eliseev in the Russian style on the project arch. N. P. Grebenka, climb to the observation deck - Mount Kuhavuori. Free time to buy souvenirs (Finnish chocolate and other products).

- 16:00 - meet on the shore of Lake Ladoga.

Late lunch at the cafe (cover). The cost is 350 rubles per person.

Continuation of the excursion program, on the route:

- Cinematic stop - Akhvenkoski waterfall ("sinking threshold").

The film “The Dawns Are Quiet Here...” began his “creative career.” Locals call it “Zhenkina River” after the name of their favorite heroine. Once there was filmed the famous scene of bathing loggers.

- Ruskeala Marble Park. Now it is one of the most beautiful places in Karelia. Artificial white marble rocks picturesquely hang over the emerald water surface of a small lake. Since Catherine’s times, marble was mined here to decorate the cathedrals and palaces of St. Petersburg. On the excursion (1.5 hours) we will explore the mountain park from a height, learn how the Marble Lake was formed, visit one of the tunnels and we will be able to take a souvenir-stones for memory.

Free time in the park (1 hour 30 minutes) for the purchase of services (underground route, bungee, etc.)

The total time spent in the mountain park is 3 hours.

- On the already familiar "blue road" we return to Kondopoga, indicative arrival to the hotel at 01:00.

5 days

- Breakfast at the hotel cafe is a buffet.

Learning to play the ancient Finno-Ugric musical instrument Kantel. Let the "Karelian ghusli" sing about the wind and the warm cozy house, it will always be happiness and joy.

Culinary master class "Kalitka" (pie made of rye flour). We will sit together at a wide table and, under the guidance of an experienced master, prepare the famous rupittetu (gates).

Petroglyphs master class. While the northern cakes in the stove are blushing - it's time to get the lake stones from Paleozero, learn about ancient rock paintings and make a painting for memory.

Tea with products of own production - wickets.

- 10:30 - Room release.

Free time in Kondopoga (2 hours) to purchase souvenirs on the road. We recommend you to visit the fish shop "Anchor" and buy local delicious hotels for colleagues at work, their relatives and friends.

13:30 - Lunch in the hotel cafe (buffet/covering). The cost of 350/300 rubles. Man.

14:30 - departure for the excursion program (with things), on the route:

The first Russian resort "Martial Waters". The popular health resort was opened in 1719 by decree of Peter I. The emperor several times rested and was treated at the resort, and also loved to play with his retinue in "Birylki".

- Inspection of the Church of the Apostle Peter. People call her a “foreigner.” This is not surprising, because he led the construction of a unique temple designed by the emperor Dutchman Wilhelm Genin. The church has preserved candlesticks from Karelian birch, carved and painted under marble by Peter I himself.

- Tasting useful iron water. A powerful layer of shungite is a good filter of local sources.

- Magic Mountain Sampo. Wasn't this the magic mill of happiness? Whether the heroes of the epic were here is a controversial question, but the beauty of the place is indisputable. She stayed forever in the films “Whale and Company”, “Sampo”.

- Photo - session "from a bird's eye view". Ancient lava flows tower over Lake Conchesero, created by the efforts of glaciers several millennia ago.

- Transfer by 17:00 to Petrozavodsk airport.

We wish you a good journey and new meetings with Karelia!