- Discovery of the beautiful site of Kizhi, included in the UNESCO World Heritage list
- Tour, accesible to people of any age and physical condition
- Possibility to extend your stay in Karelia visiting Siberian and Alaskan Huskies
We offer a trip by hovercraft that will allow you to discover Kizhi museum, one of the largest open air architectural museums. Located on the island of Kizhi on picturesque Lake Onega in Karelia, the museum represents two churches and a bell tower, which are known as Kizhi Pogost, wooden buildings and chapels. In 1990 the pogost was included in the UNESCO World Heritage list.
This trip is suitable by everyone regardless of the form and age, because you will have access to the museum by hovercraft. Among other things, you can experience ice fishing and real Karelian banya. You can extend your stay in Karelia by choosing one or several optional activities (snowmobiles, dog-sledding, visits and excursions). Please, contact us for further information.
You can book this tour on the dates suitable for you for groups of not less than 4 people. As for the fixed departures, the group is multinational.
- Day 1Welcome to Karelia!Petrozavodsk — village Ersenevo
- Day 2Open air museum KizhiVillage Ersenevo — Petrozavodsk
- 09:30Arrival to Petrozavodsk Railway StationMeeting your guide at the railway station. *The indicated time is only for the train N18 from Moscow. If you are going to take the train N 658, please, notice that the train from Saint-Petersurg arrives at 6:40 and you will have 3 hours of free time before the tour starts.
- 09:40Breakfast in the cafe — Not included
- 10:30Departure to the resortFrom Petrozavodsk we will go by car towards Lake Onega. Then, by hovercraft we reach to the resort located opposite the island of Kizhi.
- 10:30Arrival аnd check-in in the resort
- 13:00Lunch in the resort
- 14:00Free timeYou will be able to stroll around and discover the stunning karelian landscapes. Possibility to take russian banya or do fishing (extra charge).
- 19:00Dinner
- Overnight in the trourist base
- 09:00Breakfast in the resort
- 10:00Excursion to Kiji islandDeparture by hovercraft to Kiji island.
- 12:00Return to the resort
- 13:00Lunch in the resort
- 14:00Return to Petrozavodsk by hovercraft
- 16:30Transfer to the railway station
- 17:00Free time till the trainPossibility to go to Siberian and Alaskan Huskies and drive a sled during 10 km. Please contact us in advance to book the tour.
0.5 h transfer (4km)
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- English-speaking guide
- Russian-spaking guide
- Accommodation as per itinerary
- Excursions and visits as per itinerary
- Bathing in springs
- Airplane/ train tickets
- Letter of invitation
- Meals according to the program
- Meals as per itinerary
- Personal expenses and tips
- Visa fees and travel insurance
- Optional activities
- Railway tickets
Guaranteed departure from 4 participants. If there is less participants, the cost of the tour will be recalculated. The excursion can be organized at any convenient date. The tour is feasible according to the weather and ice conditions. Russian bath -3500 rubles for 2 hours (up to 6 people) If you want to extend your journey in Karelia, please, let us know your suggestions. English speaking guide only during visits on Kizhi. According to your request, we will be glad to book your train tickets.
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