Almas Russia · 2026
A quiet base by the Ladoga skerries
A four-day module from St. Petersburg with three nights near Sortavala. Skerries, short walks and free time; nights around international flights are quoted separately.
Season and plans for changes
- An example programme for an individual proposal. We quote the relaxed family and fuller adult versions separately. Before booking, confirm dates, rooms, meals, tickets, guiding and replacement costs in writing.
- Night outings require a recovery morning; confirm eligibility, age rules and refunds before booking.
Day-by-day program
Day 1 — St. Petersburg → Sortavala
Breakfast and travel from St. Petersburg to Sortavala by private road transport. Confirm departure and the full hotel-to-hotel journey for your dates. Plan lunch, breaks and food en route. After arrival, check in, have dinner and rest; keep major sightseeing for a separate day.
Lunch included; the venue or packed lunch is agreed before departure. Welcome dinner included.
Day 2 — The Ladoga skerries
A skerries trip from the Sortavala area on an agreed vessel if the captain allows departure. Check lifejackets, eligibility, permits and toilet breaks before boarding. Lunch and free time ashore. A cancelled sailing activates the agreed land programme.
Breakfast included. Lunch included; the venue or packed lunch is agreed before departure. Dinner included.
Day 3 — A quiet day by Ladoga
An easy breakfast, a short walk around Sortavala, lunch and lakeside rest. Select a small museum or creative visit around ages and weather. Ruskeala may replace this day. Kayaks and SUP are optional and require separate eligibility checks.
Breakfast included. Lunch included; the venue or packed lunch is agreed before departure. Dinner included.
Day 4 — Sortavala → St. Petersburg
Breakfast and travel from Sortavala to St. Petersburg by private road transport. Confirm departure and the full hotel-to-hotel journey for your dates. Plan lunch, breaks and food en route. The programme ends on arrival in St. Petersburg; an overnight stay afterwards and the airport transfer are arranged separately and confirmed in the proposal. Keep major sightseeing for a separate day.
Breakfast included. Lunch included; the venue or packed lunch is agreed before departure. Today's dinner is not included — you pay for it separately, and we can help choose a place.
Where you could stay
Sortavala · 3 nights
A shortlist for an individual quote. Confirm capacity, connecting rooms, quietness, breakfast and availability in writing.
Included
- The base individual proposal plans for:
- Accommodation in the selected room configuration
- Road transport and visits in the agreed programme
- 3 breakfasts; lunches on days 1, 2, 3, 4; dinners on days 1, 2, 3
- Guiding and Arabic coverage during agreed hours
- A children’s souvenir chosen for the group
- Services, tickets and meals are confirmed in writing before booking
Not included
- International flights and applicable visa costs
- Domestic flights and trains unless included as an explicit proposal line
- Personal expenses and activities outside the agreed programme
- Tips are not included.
How we plan meals
Options vary by region, and halal dining can be limited outside major cities. Before booking, we discuss your requirements and ask kitchens about ingredients and preparation. Where suitable options are unavailable, we propose fish or vegetarian dishes for your approval. This does not mean the restaurant or kitchen is halal-certified.
Price on request
We calculate costs in RUB; the payment currency and a dated exchange rate are fixed in your individual proposal. Group size, dates and services are confirmed in the proposal.
We recommend medical insurance. It is not included in the tour price and is not required for visa-free entry. For an e-visa, the portal still lists a policy for the whole stay unless an official exemption applies to your citizenship.
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