Classic Karelia
Four calm days: Kizhi, Ruskeala and Valaam — an overview of the region's greatest symbols
When time is short but you want Karelia's must-see highlights, this route gathers three regional icons at a calm pace: the wooden wonder of Kizhi (UNESCO), Ruskeala's marble canyon and the monastic island of Valaam on Ladoga. Private boats, halal meals, base in Petrozavodsk. No rafting, quad bikes or rush — only landscapes, history and comfort for a group of 2–8.
For whom
For a first introduction to Karelia: couples, families with children from 8 years, small groups of friends.
Duration
4 days
Price from
$2,700
Season
Summer
Tour discounts
Highlights
Pricing
Final price depends on group size, season, and selected hotels. Below are indicative prices for our most popular configurations.
| Group size | per person |
|---|---|
| 6 people | $2,700 |
| 4 people | $3,200 |
| 2 people | $3,900 |
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Upcoming dates
| Start | End | per person | Status | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 20, 2026 | Jun 24, 2026 | $2,700per person | Available | Request dates |
| Jul 25, 2026 | Jul 29, 2026 | $2,900per person | Available | Request dates |
| Aug 15, 2026 | Aug 19, 2026 | $3,000per person | Available | Request dates |
Program
Meet at the airport or station. Check in on the Onega embankment. City walk, brief visit to the Kalevala Museum. Halal dinner and briefing on Ladoga and Kizhi weather.
transfer 15 km, walk 3 km
Boat across Lake Onega to Kizhi Island (~1.5 hours). Open-air museum of wooden architecture: Transfiguration Church, villages, windmills. Picnic lunch. Return in the evening.
boat 70 km, walk 4 km
Drive to Ruskeala Mountain Park. Canyon walk, suspended paths, optional underground route. Halal lunch. Return to Petrozavodsk.
road ~300 km
Early boat to Valaam (~2.5 hours): monastery, sketes, pine trails. Adapted lunch. Transfer to the airport or station. Gift — Kizhi postcards and a birch souvenir.
boat ~100 km, transfer 15 km
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Stay
Onega Castle
Hotel on the Onega embankment — a convenient base for boats to Kizhi and day trips.
Lake View Room, 32 m²
- Halal menu
- Restaurant
- Wi-Fi
- Parking
Included
- Transfers
- 3 nights in hotel
- Guide and captains
- Kizhi, Ruskeala, Valaam (entries)
- Boats
- Halal breakfasts and 3 lunches
- Travel insurance
Excluded
- Flights
- Optional Ruskeala underground route
- Dinners (except day 1)
- Gratuities
Payment & booking
Booking deposit
30% deposit at booking confirmation
Balance payment
Remaining 70% due 30 days before departure
No payment now
Request, date selection and itinerary are free. Payment only after you confirm the program and contract.
Payment methods
Bank transfer (USD/EUR/AED/SAR), Visa/Mastercard, USDT/BTC on request
Installment plans up to 6 months for Imperial tours — discuss with your travel designer
Common questions about this tour
Included: comfortable hotels (usually 4★, 5★ on request), private transfers, personal Arabic-speaking guide, halal meals (breakfasts and select lunches/dinners), museum tickets with skip-the-line entry, intercity transport (trains/flights), insurance. Not included: international flights, visa fees, personal expenses, tips.
We accept bank transfers (USD, EUR, AED, SAR), Visa/Mastercard through a secure payment gateway, and cryptocurrency (USDT, BTC — upon request). Installment plans available: 30% deposit at booking, balance due 30 days before travel.
Yes! We have a dedicated family tour 'White Nights for Family' and all tours can be adapted for children. We provide child seats in vehicles, kids' menus (halal), and entertainers upon request. Recommended age: 3+. Children under 2 receive a 50% discount.
Important Info
Weather & climate
Summer +15…+22°C. Kizhi and Valaam depend on lake conditions; in stormy weather the programme shifts (Ruskeala/Kivach).
Transport
Minivan plus private boats on Onega and Ladoga.
Meals
Hotel breakfasts, halal lunches and dinners, island picnics.
Connectivity
Wi-Fi at the hotel; weak signal on the islands.
Who guides you
Licensed Karelian guide plus captains on the boats.
What to bring
- Windproof jacket
- Comfortable shoes
- Sun protection
- Light rain jacket
- Power bank
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