No problem! Karjala Park tours are designed for both professionals and amateur beginners. Thanks to the incredible number of rivers, lakes and other water bodies, water tourism in Karelia is very developed and enjoys particular success.

After all, this is not only a way of moving along the river - it is a separate art that allows the participant not only to show his physical strength, struggling with the rapids of whimsical rivers, but also to have time to enjoy picturesque places. What can you see while rafting down mountain rivers:

• historical and modern villages: Rubchoila, Keret, Kinerma, Umba and Nizhnyaya Pulonga. Many of which are known for their uniqueness and historical significance. Each of the villages has its own distinctive characteristics and cultures;
• the second largest in Europe is Lake Onega, the beauty of which fascinates, and forces true artists to take out canvases and perpetuate all the mystery and mystery of this place;
• The largest freshwater lake in Europe is Ladoga. Its area is 18,400 km! When creating Lake Ladoga, nature did its best. Numerous islands that adorn the lake give it a special uniqueness and will not leave anyone indifferent;
• "Devil's Chair", also known as Mount Big Vara. A huge stone mass, which from a distance really looks like a huge chair;
• Botanical Garden. The Botanical Garden contains plants from all over the world. African, American and European exhibits can be found here. The special pride of the garden is the Karelian birch;
• numerous rapids of different difficulty levels (Pink Elephant, Mill, Canyon, Khramina, Big Tolly, Kumio, Dzotovy, Bear and many others);
• Mount Huatavaara, which has gained fame as the most mystical place. There are many legends about this place and this is not surprising, because this is where the burials of shamans are located;
• Mayachny, Andronin, Oleniy islands;
• rifts and rapids of the rivers Shuya, Suyoka, Uksa, Vitsaoya, Kolosyoki, Keret, Umba and others;
• lakes Oyarvi, Vedlozero, Pistayarvi;
• ten-meter Arengsky waterfall;
• museums: ancient Sami buildings, Sheltozero Vepsian ethnographic museum and a lot of other interesting and educational things.

This is the best way to take a break from all the benefits of civilization and truly taste the beauty of life. With Karjala Park tours you can learn to: cope with violent rapids; install chum; operate a kayak; operate a canoe and kayak. And thanks to carefully developed programs, rafting tours can be suitable for: both beginners; and families with children; and corporate clients; and large groups; or just for amateurs; or just anyone who wants to forget about the stress of work.

Accommodation and meals during tours

During the tour, participants will spend the night in the field and cook food over a fire. Dinner consists of fish soup or fried fish, which you catch yourself in the river on the banks of which you will settle. You will also have to provide breakfast and lunch yourself. Fortunately, rich forests for mushrooms and berries, as well as rivers for fish, will not let you go hungry, and the accompanying guide-instructor will not let you get poisoned by a poisonous plant. A sauna awaits you every evening. And not just a sauna, but a real camp sauna!

You choose the length and duration of the tour yourself, depending on your desires and capabilities. Rafting can last for several hours or several days. The cost of the tour varies depending on the duration. Included in cost:

1. insurance;
2. rental of all necessary equipment;
3. food and accommodation;
4. accompaniment by a guide-instructor;
5. excursions and master classes.

When you go rafting down the river on or, you choose the opportunity to take a break from the hustle and bustle of the city, enjoy the primeval nature and feel like a miner and a pioneer. Freed from the shackles of work and obligations, you find yourself in a world of peace and tranquility. Surrender to the elements and lose yourself in the singing of birds, the rustling of tree leaves, the murmur of rivers and the atmosphere of complete unity with nature!

Let all your problems and worries go away down the river, and a fair wind bring happiness and good luck! When choosing Karjala Park tours, remember: Your pleasure and safety are our main goal!

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any day

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• A two-day hiking trip with dogs with an overnight stay in a tent on the shore of Lake Okunevoe. Lake Okunevoe is a good place for fishing; a lot of mushrooms and berries grow along the shores. The partner dog is attached to the belt and helps walk, and sometimes carries part of the load.
• The program is suitable for beginner tourists. No special preparation is required. Age: from 8 years.
• The tour is organized on dates convenient for you upon request from 2 tourists.

Tour program "Hiking in Karelia":

1 day:

Meeting tourists at the railway station in Petrozavodsk.

Transfer to the sled dog nursery.
The nursery is located in the village of Sailors (30 km from Petrozavodsk).

Breakfast at the guest house.

Excursion to the sled dog nursery, introduction to expedition dogs.

Preparation for the trip: selection of equipment, instructions.

Exit to the route: the village of Sailors - Lake Okunevoe.

Picnic on the way.

Arrival at the lake.

Setting up the camp.

Fishing, picking mushrooms and berries (optional and according to the season).

Dinner by the fire. Overnight in tents.

The length of the day's walk is about 15 km.

Day 2:

Breakfast in nature.

Preparation of equipment, equipment, instructions before going out on the route.

Travel along the route: Lake Okunevoe - the town of Yumanishki - the village of Sailors.

Picnic in the forest along the way.

Return to the sled dog kennel.

Dinner at the guest house. The menu includes dishes of Karelian national cuisine.

Transfer to Petrozavodsk to the railway station.

The length of the day's walk is about 12 km.

Hello, friends!

With this post I open a series of stories and photo reports about my hikes, which I have been going on one way or another since the 8th grade of school. Not to say that they are particularly extreme, but they are not purely touristic either. I went on pure hiking trips, rock climbing trips, horseback riding trips, kayaking trips, etc. But the greatest pleasure has always been given to me by leisurely, relaxing hikes in Karelia and the Kola Peninsula. Let's start with them. In this part there is a short story about a calm, partly walking holiday in Karelia. In the next one - Karelia cars with off-road elements.

So, Karelia.

A place where you always want to return. Beautiful nature, tranquility and tranquility, thousands of clean lakes, hills covered with moss and lingonberries, and of course pine trees. Being in the midst of this splendor, breathing crystal clear pine air, you relax your soul and body from the stuffy, bustling metropolis. Our hike began in Kandalaksha, which can be reached by train along the Oktyabrskaya railway in about 30 hours (some of my trips to these regions began from Khibiny, but more about this place some other time). The Kandalaksha station looks quite prehistoric, and not a single detail has changed in it since 1998, when I was first in Karelia.

The purpose of our current trip was simple to the point of disgrace: to live in a primordially Karelian village, walk through lingonberry trees, visit Hit Island (a place famous for its nature and remoteness from settlements, in the center in a small rock there are many beautiful “Garnet” stones, similar to “Ruby” ), go to the White Sea, where you can live in a fishing village and fish with the locals. That seems to be all:)

We started from the village. Since the late 90s, I knew a former mining village a few hours by train from Kandalaksha, so we went there.

From this station, walk 6 km inland and we are there. Unfortunately, I don’t have any photographs of the village, so I’ll describe it in words. Naturally, like most mining villages, it is half extinct. The houses are abandoned and no one needs them. What houses, whole mines. Along with cabins in which helmets and self-rescue devices are on the shelves. They've been lying there for thirty years. In such places you can't help but feel like time has stopped. But you can live in a completely normal hut without problems and for free, just tell the locals that you are tourists, you just came to stay and pick berries. They will certainly find you an empty house with a stove)

After staying near the village for a couple of days, picking blueberries and just taking a break from the road, we headed to Heath Island. It is approximately 5 hours walk from the village. Halfway along the dirt road, along which during the entire 3 hours you will not meet a single car or a single person, the second halfway through the forest. The road is not easy, but then - beauty!

An island lost in the middle of the taiga, which can only be reached from the mainland by raft. On the island itself and around it there is virgin nature. After a tiring 5 hours of walking with a 40-kilogram backpack, a long-awaited stop. But not for long. You need to set up camp, find firewood and cook lunch. This is a hike, baby, not Sochi)

On the way somewhere in Karelia, it is very easy to pick up a fair amount of good mushrooms, which literally grow on the road. We found them very useful as our first lunch on the Heath.

Well, after such a lunch, which naturally included 50 grams, you can remember your childhood on the road)

Unfortunately, for reasons beyond our control, we were unable to go to the White Sea and were forced to return to Moscow after stopping at Khit. It was decided to go to the sea next year, but in the end it turned out in a year, but by car.

Nature of Heath Island.

These guys are everywhere here, right on the road.

View from Heath Island to the bay, beyond the bay there is a huge lake in the middle of the taiga.

Express tent installation in 4 hands.

A light snack while waiting for the train.

Sometimes it’s sad to leave, especially if the program is not completed. But, unfortunately, not everything always depends on us.

Now some tips for a novice hiker, in case someone finds it useful)

1. Personal equipment.

It is better not to skimp on equipment. On a hike, “it’s all yours.” I will especially highlight the backpack, knife, boots and jacket.

Backpack - 80-90 liters, with a rigid back (usually metal plates) and a strong lumbar belt. The belt is very important! It accounts for up to 50% of the load. Without lumbar support with 40 kg you will not walk even 300 meters. I advise you to buy once and for all a good backpack from a reputable company. For example, Tatonka, like mine.

A knife - it should be comfortable, not big and not small, not folding and not cost 200 rubles. Here everyone chooses for themselves, after much experimentation I found my knife - the Swedish Mora 2000. But it’s hard to find it in Chinese, but it’s real.

Boots - I've had Salomon's my entire hiking life. Two pairs, not a single one has fallen apart in 10+ years of hiking. You can have Columbia, it's a matter of taste. But in our hiking group everyone has Salomons. In general, boots should be light and waterproof , with high ankles. Plus, rubber boots are a must if we go to Karelia.

The jacket must be membrane and waterproof. But not like a waterproof windbreaker, but a real membrane waterproof jacket.

2. Route. It needs to be thought out in advance, and only adjustments must be made on the ground. I won’t explain why, just believe me and that’s it)

3. Locals - without the need to make contact, but also not to be afraid. Be polite and careful. Don’t flash money, don’t talk too much.

4. Food - think in advance about what and how you will eat. There are two cans, don’t skimp on them. Good stainless steel, one is slightly smaller than the other. All utensils are metal, metal thermo mugs. The main food on the hike is stew, pasta, rice - take with you, potatoes - from the locals. Vodka - you can use local Guarantor, but only within the norm. stores

5. Mosquitoes - a lot) And midges) Therefore, anti-mosquitoes and a net on the face. Pants should preferably have a string or elastic at the bottom so that there are no gaps between the boots and pants.

6. First aid kit - very important. In our group, I am responsible for the first aid kit; I have about 100 items with me. You will be on foot, in the taiga, take this seriously!

7. Axes - one, small, but good and sharp.

8. Tents and sleeping bags - light, compact and high quality. Tent - with a good awning. Sleeping bag - designed for the desired temperature regime. There is no need to take a sleeping bag with a comfort temperature of -12 in August. You just can't sleep in it.

Well, that's probably enough for a start) In the next post - a road trip, with photographs and a bonus in the form of a report on the preparation of an OFF-road car, this is also interesting. I will answer questions in the comments if any arise.

To everyone who read to the end, thank you!

When speed doesn't matter. When everything fades into the background before the beauty of the moment. When you feel alive, breathing in the fresh air of the Karelian expanses. Overcoming every, even minor, obstacle, you feel like the hero of this day and the conqueror of nature, being in harmony with it.

Hiking tours in Karelia and the Kola Peninsula: beauty in every step

Hiking in Karelia and on the Kola Peninsula (Murmansk region) gives unique emotions. Having experienced them once, you want to repeat them again and again. For those who love hiking, we have created several extensive programs that will open up the Karelian Republic for you from a new side. Real adventures await you, with real tests that will allow you to discover your capabilities from a new side.
That is why all tours of this kind are accompanied by an instructor. And before setting off, we conduct a mandatory consultation on compliance with safety measures. And one more important attribute is equipment.

Hiking in Karelia: programs

Our tours last from 3 to 8 days so you can enjoy overnight stays in nature, sunsets and sunrises, and see as much beauty as possible.

We concentrated on the beauty of the Kola Peninsula, because this is where there are the most natural landscapes and beautiful routes.

For example, our most extensive hike includes conquering the peaks of Karnasurt and Kedykvarpakhk, admiring the splendor of the purest Seydozero, and begins in Olenegorsk. You will also experience an absolutely unforgettable sensation from wading the river. After crossing the Seydjarviok River, you will see a unique city of shamans, hidden inside Mount Ninchurt, which has not yet been properly explored by scientists.

You will also be lucky enough to admire the surface of Lake Sengisyavr and overcome it. Along the way you will find incredible, breathtaking beauty, views worthy of magazine covers. Don't forget to bring a good, durable camera for location shooting so you don't miss out on any great shots.

Pay attention to our recommendations for physical activity and traveler's abilities. We do not advise unprepared people to participate in this kind of hikes, since they involve overcoming mountain ranges, although not the highest and most difficult, but requiring physical effort.

Conquest of Vottovaara - the most mysterious mountain of Karelia. These are bizarre sculptures and real natural structures made of stones, the mystery of which has not yet been solved. The mountain is also considered to be a “place of power” that attracts mysterious phenomena.

During the journey and ascent to Vottovaara, we will examine the famous stone seids, the amphitheater located at the very top, as well as the “stairway to heaven.” The complex of the natural reserve also includes the so-called “Mountain of Death” (the site of the death of a detachment of partisans during the Great Patriotic War).
In short, a non-trivial adventure awaits you with the conquest of the most mysterious mountain of the Republic, shrouded in many secrets, myths and legends.

Starting from Olegenorsk, we set off on a separate walking tour to Seydozero. During the hike, we will reach the shore of the famous reservoir, set up a camp and enjoy relaxing on its shore for the whole day. Another memorable detail of the trip is a visit to the village of Lovozero, where a museum dedicated to the life of the ancient Sami has been created.
Challenge yourself and discover the true beauty of Karelia and the Kola Peninsula with “Forest Tale”.

Choose routes and contact us.

The most popular type of trekking is hiking. Hiking trips are also different: in the mountains, along rocks, across plains and steppes, and even through caves this is also a hiking trip. For a hiking trip, you do not need the skills of a swimmer, rower or climber. All you need is yourself and your desire!

Extreme route

Cost from: 9000 rubles.

Hiking along the Karelian Isthmus. The distance is approximately 50 km (this is approximately 8-9 hours of daily walking through the forest) through the most beautiful and fabulous places of Karelia. Wild forest, clear lakes and streams, glacial boulders and sun, all this and much more awaits true adventurers. Overnight without tents or sleeping bags. We do our own shelter for the night. You only have an axe, a knife, a rope, a flask and a pot with you. A hike for brave souls.

All-Union tourist route No. 30 - Thirty!

Cost from: 10800 rubles.

One of the oldest, most popular and popular tourist routes in the USSR to the Black Sea through the Caucasus Mountains, about 100,000 people passed it during the season. It was already active in the mid-1930s.

This unique route covers most of the landscape and climatic zones of Russia: fir and beech forests, alpine meadows of high mountain plateaus, permafrost on mountain peaks and coastal subtropics!

The route passes through the reserve, which helped preserve untouched nature, rare and unique animals, birds and plants.

Karelia. Walking to Koyonsaari Island.

Cost from: 7900 rubles.

Year-round weekend hike! Cleanest air, picturesque places! Koyonsaari is truly the most beautiful place in Ladoga, with a sandy beach, majestic pine trees, and powerful cliffs. This is a family route, designed for people of any age, i.e. A rather rare hike that can unite three generations!

A dozen lakes!

Cost from: 3500 rubles.

Pleasant, invigorating aroma of coniferous forest, sandy mountains, 12 picturesque lakes, springs, gentle sun, deep starry sky, hot and aromatic forest tea and the deafening silence of the Karelian Isthmus. You will see and feel all this on our weekend hike “A Dozen Lakes”!

The hike takes place with a preliminary group request of 10 people at a time convenient for your group.

Big and Small Thach

Cost from: 9300 rubles.

The incredible beauty of the mountains and their accessibility make this route one of the most attractive not only for experienced, but also for beginners, before conquering more serious peaks.

The Bolshoy Thach Natural Park is located in the Republic of Adygea and is included in the World Natural Heritage List. And it’s no coincidence, because there really is something to see there!

To Yalta, through the cave cities of Crimea!

Cost from: 9800 rubles.

Why do people love hiking in Crimea? We'll tell you a secret! - this is for the amazing variety of historical monuments, for the cave cities carved into the rocks, for the waterfalls and refreshing mountain streams, for the mild sunny climate. And finally, to Yalta, where we will celebrate the end of our campaign!