Winter Tour: Kizhi – Rubcheyla – Tri Medvedya Zoo

Adult ₽ 31 000
3 days / 2 nights
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Dates (2019):
January: 
11-13.01; 18-20.01; 25-27.01
February: 8-10.02; 15-17.02
March: 1-3.03; 15-17.03

Tour program:

Day 1
08:55 am Group meeting under the spire of Petrozavodsk railway station by the railway platform (at the time of Train 018 arrival from Moscow). 
Breakfast at a cafe

  • Transfer to the embankment of Lake Onega, 10 min.
  • Trip to Kizhi island by hovercraft, 1.5 hrs

 Kizhi is one of the oldest open-air historical, architectural and ethnographic museums of Russia and the most visited Karelian landmarks by international tourists.

The stronghold of the exposition is an outstanding set of folk architecture – Kizhi architectural ensemble included in UNESCO's world heritage list in 1990.
Return to Petrozavodsk by hovercraft, 1.5 hrs. Box lunch.
Transfer to the lodge, 70 km
Accommodation in the lodge. Free time.
Dinner. Paid extra: Steam bath.

Day 2
Breakfast.
              • Selection of equipment and accessories. Snowmobile driving and safety briefing. Snowmobile driving practice. 
              • Going through a circular route in snowmobiles across the woods: lodge – Rubcheyla village – lodge, 80 km
Rubcheyla village is a unique folk architectural ensemble of the 19th century's Karelia. Come to explore the traditions of Syamozero area, enjoy the local folk band's performance. The hospitable local people will serve a national Karelian lunch.
Return to the lodge.
Dinner at the lodge's cafe. Paid extra: steam bath.

Day 3
Breakfast.
              • Circular route in snowmobiles across the woods: lodge – Tri Medvedya Zoo – lodge, 70 km
Tri Medvedya Zoo is located in a pinewood, on the shore of Lake Syamozero. Bears, moose, raccoons, raccoon dogs, lynxes, wolves, ferrets, chinchillas, Arctic foxes and many others live on site. The guide will tell about the habits and habitat of these animals. You will feed them as well!

              • Lunch on the go (hot tea from a thermos, sandwiches, fruits, sweets).
Return to the lodge. Transfer to Petrozavodsk, 70 km.
06:30 pm Dinner at a cafe.
Departure by evening trains.
* We reserve the right to adjust the route with the program core attractions unchanged.

Price:

Riding the snowmobile

Accommodation in the lodge

Price per person*

2 persons/snowmobile

2 persons/double room

31,000/person

1 person/snowmobile

39,000/person

Extra charge for single accommodation – ₽4,000/person

 * Please, request information about discounts for children aged 12 or under 12 years of age from the travel agent

Inclusive:

  • Transfers according to the program
  • meals according to the program
  • accommodation according to the program (2 nights),
  • services of the guides and group manager/interpreter,
  • snowmobile and accessories rental, fuel,
  • tour around Rubcheyla village,
  • trip to Tri Medvedya Zoo,
  • hovercraft rental,
  • walking tour around Kizhi island.

 Paid extra:

  • Train tickets to/from Petrozavodsk,
  • extra days of accommodation.
  • Accommodation: Alekka Tourist and Sports Complex, 70 km of Petrozavodsk, on the shore of Lake Syamozero.

 Accommodation: Alekka lodge: 

Double room (twin beds)
Each room has a TV, bedside tables, chairs according to the number of guests, wardrobe or chest of drawers for clothing, coffee table, WC+bathroom, shower, sink. Solid wood furniture (pine). Underfloor heating in the hall and bathroom. Heating, electricity.
Double room (double bed) + extra bed (couch)
Each room has a TV, bedside tables, chairs according to the number of guests, wardrobe or chest of drawers for clothing, coffee table, WC+bathroom, shower, sink. Solid wood furniture (pine). Underfloor heating in the hall and bathroom. Heating, electricity.

Safety:

  • Before start, your guide will give each participant snowmobile driving lessons. 
  • Only persons over 18 years of age are allowed to drive the snowmobile.
  • Each tourist shall sign a liability contract.

 Tourists must observe:

basic safety briefing rules.

  • the instructions of the guide-team leader along the entire route
  • driving a snowmobile is prohibited after alcohol consumption.
  • The guide may cancel your participation at any time in case of gross or repeated violation of safety rules.

Please, see our recommended clothing items list for your perfect winter holiday in Karelia.
See you on the route!

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