Full day
An adventurous day in Russian Karelia
- Natural landscapes of Ladoga fjords, lake and forests
- Ruskeala Express: imperial splendor on rails
- Marble canyon in Ruskeala or a Viking-style fortress
- Accessible from St. Petersburg and Moscow
Ruskeala Express and Ladoga Fjords adventure
Early morning: travel from St. Petersburg (Moscow*) to the town of Sortavala by car/train.
~10:00 – Arrive in Sortavala*. Take a motorboat (airboat in winter) ride around the picturesque Lake Ladoga fjords including landing on one of the islands.
Return to the town and visit Ruskeala Mountain Park. Another option: visit a reconstructed Viking fortress in the “Bastion” historical park.
Board the Ruskeala Express vintage steam train for a scenic train journey between Ruskeala and Sortavala.
~20:00 – Depart from Sortavala for St. Petersburg by car/train or for Moscow by train.
* Overnight double deck train from Moscow leaves on a previous day at 16:50
** Sequence of activities/visits may change
Prices depend on logistics, group size and travel dates. Please, request.
Visit historic sights and enjoy scenic landscapes of the Russian Karelia region
- Kizhi Island
- Ruskeala Park
- Traditional Karelian village
- Available from May to October
Price: from 28000 Rub/person
Adventures, activities and a bit of culture on the scenic roads of the Russian north (September — April).
- Explore picturesque nature spots
- Hunt for the Northern Lights
- Ride on a steam train
- Visit a husky kennel
- Drive a snowmobile or a quad bike
- Taste local food
From: 65000 Rubles/person