Tour Waterfalls of Karelia

1 day:

Departure from St. Petersburg from Kazan Cathedral on a comfortable bus. Seating is free, landing starts at 07:00

Short sightseeing tour after the start of the bus on the history of St. Petersburg (Kazan Cathedral, Palace Square, Admiralty).

If it is more convenient for you to take the bus at the metro station - Prospect of Enlightenment (at 08:00) - this is possible.

Please clarify this information when booking! On the way to Karelia, you will learn not only what is common between the republic and St. Petersburg, but also learn a lot about the historical sights, myths and legends of the places we pass.

The stop at the fortress of Korela is the place of detention of the family of Emelyan Pugachev, Decembrists and other famous historical figures.

This fortress of the 14th century is known not only for its legends and stories, but also famous for some of the most beautiful places of the Leningrad region.

Abandoned Lutheran Kirch.

Kirch was designed by the chief architect of Helsinki, Karl Engel.

Arrival in Sortavala, lunch. In one of the cafes of the city of Sortavala, a lunch will be organized for our group (if desired, an additional fee is 400 rubles.)

Survey of Sortavala.

It is the center of the northern ladoga, an ancient city founded by the Swedes. You will see its main attractions and architectural structures, famous historical monuments and the place of departure of ships to the sacred island of Valaam.

Visit to Achinkoski Falls.

Exclusive - You have to walk over the seething waterfalls of Akhinkoski and touch the dark waters of the turbulent Karelian river Tohmayoki, take many cool selfies and make a wish on the "bridge of wishes"

Arrival at the Ruskeala Mountain Park.

Upon arrival, you will get acquainted with the park, where you will see the hidden corners of the former marble quarry, walk along the mysterious galleries and tracks.

The guide of the Ruskeala Mountain Park will take you to its most interesting places, conduct a tour and tell you about the history of mining, its myths and legends, show mysterious galleries and tell you what you can do here the next day in your free time.

If there is a desire and free time, you can visit the route "underground space", which extends almost under the entire territory of the mountain park "Ruskeala". There is an incredible atmosphere and amazing acoustics. (paid at will). The cost is 1320 rubles.

Arrival at the hotel, dinner.

After all the excursions, we check in at the hotel. All our hotels have room comforts only. Dinner (if desired - additional payment of 400 rubles)

Day 2:

Excursion to four ancient waterfalls of Karelia.

On an excursion to the ancient waterfall you will go by special transport, which is designed for the Karelian off-road

Waterfalls Koirinoy-1 and Koirinoy-2.

The first waterfalls you will see on the second day of the program.

White Bridge Falls.

These are the largest waterfalls not only in Karelia, but also in the entire North-West. The real Karelian hinterland, the lack of mobile communication and the rumble of the waterfall - this is what you need to see with your own eyes! Lifehack by KareliaGid :-) - take a swimsuit, will be able to stand under the waterfall ;-

White Bridges 2 waterfall.

Another ancient waterfall, not inferior in its beauty to its older brother - the waterfall "White Bridges". Many tourists like it for its sophistication and grace.

Picnic by the fire.

After visiting the waterfalls, you can eat and relax.

You will be treated to the national Karelian pastries - wickets and delicious tea on herbs.

Mining of semi-precious stones.

Entertainment worthy of real treasure hunters! We will go to the mines of semi-precious stones, where you will have to get real semi-precious stones "garnets" with your own hands, which you can then keep for memory.

Departure to Sortavala.

Lunch (optional, additional payment of 400 rubles)

Visiting the company's trout store.

You will visit the brand store of the Karelian trout farm with the opportunity to buy fresh fish.

Visit to the museum-bunker "Mountain of owl".

On the way back, if you wish, you can visit the museum in the rock, where the bunker of the Finnish army used to be located, and now there is an interesting military museum (in addition, 300 rubles).

Departure to St. Petersburg.

Estimated time of arrival - 23.30