Nature excursions
Close your eyes and imagine yourself hiking on the same path, which the Vikings travelled once.
Then monks used the same route and established monasteries on their way. Therefore the route is still called as
"The Monastery Road". Although,
it rather is just a trail trough the wilderness from Lake Vodlozero to the Sea of Viena. The route goes mainly in the closeness of River Ileksa,
so it is useful to have fishing tackle with you. The same river can also be paddled down.
There are also many other destinations for hiking. Many rivers, including the River Vodlozero are suitable for shooting rapids by rafts.
If you wish to go canoeing, we will head to Vodlozero, River Tsirka-Kemijoki, Lake Jänisjärvi, or the region of Suoju,
which is located near Petrozavodsk.
The most important sight in Russian Carelia is its nature. The largest lakes of Europe, located in Western Russia,
create a climate that cannot be found anywhere else. Come and experience it with us!
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Culture excursions
In Russia, the history of the country is represented in everyday life more than anywhere else in the world, and it is
highly respected. Also culture in its different forms is very important for Russian people. Theatre, music, and art
belong to the local life as naturally as supermarkets to ours. In last few years the church of Russia has
got its position back in the society, and churches and monasteries are now being reconditioned with limited funds.
In small towns like Petrozavodsk there are many things to see and to do. Especially, in the summer time there are many events.
For example, the town celebrations held in the end of June. The famous beach boulevard is the place for it. Large ships,
which make cruises from St. Petersburg to Petrozavodsk, dropping into Kizhi-isle and Valamo on their way, float stately in the
dock.
Restaurants in Petrozavodsk are good and the prices are low. If you like shopping, there are places from the
outdoor market place to fancy boutiques, and if you don't, there are also many nice pubs to go.
With a good party and reliable guides it is exciting to go and have an adventure in Russia.
Depending on the number of people, we make the excursions by a jeep, minibus, or tourist bus. According to
your choice, we can accommodate you in a hotel or even in a private Russian home.
We also arrange cruises in Lake Ladoga, Lake Ääninen and the Sea of Viena, and of course, we will take you wherever you
want to go! We plan and arrange your trip so that you will have pleasant memories of it many years afterwards.
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