Discovering Hidden Gems of Karelia - Cycling Adventure (KL-01) |
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Karelia is one of those rare places on Earth where you will find historic and cultural traditions not preserved specially, but alive and waiting to be discovered; so you can see this part of Northern Russian living by its own ancient rhythm, despite its closeness to Europe. This cycling adventure will give you a real taste of the Russian north – cycling through traditional Russian villages and around the beautiful Karelian lakes, you will enjoy to the full the mellow beauty of the northern Russian landscape, and visit places with a rich history that are not yet spoiled by tourist crowds and preserve their original culture to be discovered by pioneering visitors.
The route is not difficult, but you need to be in good physical condition to participate and enjoy in full this cycling adventure in the heart of the Russian north. At the end of your journey, as a final touch to this active discovery trip, you will reach the legendary isle of Kizhi, where you’ll visit a unique open-air museum of wooden architecture, with beautiful wooden churches built without a single nail, and houses turned into works of art by talented Russian craftsman. This cycling tour gives you a chance to discover Karelia, a unique part of Russia, in a most fascinating way. Cycling in the heart of this Russian province you will feel the real rhythm of life in this unique part of the most mysterious country in the world.
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