Discovering Hidden Gems of Karelia - Cycling Adventure (KL-01)

OVERVIEW

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.

PRICE
EXCL. FLIGHTS: £1,027
INCL. FLIGHTS: £1,387


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Day 1	Arrival in St. Petersburg. Transfer to the hotel. Optional – bus tour “St. Petersburg at night”. Overnight in the hotel.
Day 2	Sightseeing tour around St. Petersburg. Visit to the major highlights of St. Petersburg - Peter & Paul Fortress and St. Isaac´s Cathedral. Overnight in the hotel.
Day 3	Bus/ coach transfer to Sopokha village (approx. 60 km). Radial cycling. Overnight in tents. Cycling distance: approx. 35 km.
Day 4	Continue cycling. Overnight in tents. Cycling distance: approx. 60 km.
Day 5	Today’s destination is Lake Trasmozero with its historical Sapun hill. Overnight in tents. Cycling distance: approx. 60 km.
Day 6	The whole day at the Lake Trasmozero: cycling, hiking or simply relaxing. Overnight in tents.
Day 7	Today’s route allows you to enjoy an amazing Northern architecture stopping at the picturesque Karelian villages. Overnight in tents. Cycling distance: approx. 60 km.
Day 8	Continue cycling through authentic Karelian villages Overnight in tents. Daily cycling route of approx. 56 km.
Day 9	Visit to the famous Kizhi ensemble – masterpiece of wooden architecture. Transfer to Petrozavodsk to catch your train to St. Petersburg.
Day 10	Arrival in St. Petersburg. Transfer to the hotel or airport to catch your flight back home. If your flight is in the afternoon you can enjoy some additional sightseeing in St. Petersburg.

Major Highlights of this Tour:

Major sites of St. Petersburg: The St. Isaacґs Cathedral, The Peter and Paul Fortress
Karelia
Kizhi ensemble – enlisted in UNESCO World heritage list
Traditional Northern wooden architecture
Remote and calm Karelian landscape

For detailed itinerary of the tour please click here

CUSTOMERS REVIEW


	We really enjoyed the cycling and white water rafting in Karelia where we were made very welcome, and the train journeys were good fun too. Thanks for all your help, we enjoyed seeing a different side of Russia to the main cities that we visited and your help made it very easy to plan such a trip. Kathryn Thomas

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