Our cross-country ski routes run along the ancient Karelian woodlands, the frozen inlets of boundless Lake Onezh and through old villages, where beautiful treasures of Russian wooden architecture can be found. Apart from the amazing winter landscapes of the Russian North, you will also have a chance to visit magnificent St. Petersburg and the unique Karelian Kizhi Museum, included on the UNESCO World Heritage List. The ski-track is well-prepared for easy and enjoyable skiing and every day we will cover approximately 16 km. After the exertion of the day you can rest in a comfortable wooden cottage and relax in the traditional Russian banya (sauna)
Arrival in St. Petersburg. Dinner in a traditional Russian cuisine restaurant. Transfer to the railway station to catch overnight train to Petrozavodsk - the capital of Karelia. Overnight on a train (comfortable sleeping berths).
Day 2
Arrival at Petrozavodsk in the early morning. Accompanied by our guide, you will go by coach to the ski base which is situated in a forest 68 km outside of Petrozavodsk. Breakfast in the hotel. Preparation for cross-country skiing. First introduction and ski training tour. Later - skiing over the frozen Lake Sjamozero to the “Swedish” island (16 km roundtrip). Picnic lunch on the island. Skiing back to the hotel. Check in. Dinner. Overnight in the hotel.
Day 3
Skiing to a small authentic Russian village Rubcheila (11 km). Lunch in the village with specialties of the Karelian cuisine. Short folklore concert after lunch. Ski back to hotel. Dinner in hotel.
Day 4
Skiing through forests. Lunch in a wooden teepee in forest park along the route (18-20 km). A Russian banya (sauna).
Day 5
The open-air Kizhi Museum, situated on Kizhi island in Lake Onego. The Museum is included on the UNESCOW World Heritage List. Lunch outdoors. Transfer to Petrozavodsk by hovercraft in the late afternoon. City tour of Petrozavodsk, free time for souvenir shopping. Return to the hotel in evening. Dinner.
Day 6
Skiing across the Sjamozero Lake towards the North-Western shore (20 km one way). Lunch on the way near the traditional village of Kudoma. Dinner in the hotel. Relaxing sauna (on request).
Day 7
along the fields and across the hills (total distance 16-20 km depending on the route). Lunch en route. Dinner in the hotel. Transfer to the railway station to catch your train back to St. Petersburg.
Day 8
Arrival in St.Petersburg in the morning. A sightseeing tour around beautiful St. Petersburg. Transfer to the international airport to catch your flight back home.
Accommodation & meals:
5 nts 3* hotel DBL Karelia, 2 nts train;
full-board at the ski camp Transport: coach, train, hovercraft Tour staff & support: English-speaking guide, professional instructor, transfer driver Other services & Info >>>
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