Packaged Tour Program “Karelian Ladoga’s surroundings with ”Korela”
(3 days/2 nights)
Day 1
In the morning our guide will meet your bus at the border crossing point of ”Vyartsilya/Niirala” for a 60 km drive to Sortavala.
Arrival in Sortavala.In Sortavala you will be invited to the loop tour, when you visit The Museum of Northern Ladoga. The Museum presents a unique collection of exhibits which demonstrate the specificity and identity of the region.
Accommodation in the hotel.
Dinner in the hotel’s restaurant.
Day 2
Breakfast in the hotel
Departure from Sortavala by high-speed water- wing craft to the Valaam Island (45 minutes along the Ladoga Lake).
The excursion includes visiting the central manor of the Valaam monastery, Spaso-Preobrazhensky cathedral with the holy relics of the Blessed Sergius and Herman, lunch in the refectory,
Transfer by high-speed water-wing craft to the “New Jerusalem” part of the island, pedestrian tour to the Skete of the Resurrection and Gethsemane, climbing Mount Olivet, listening to the chants.
Return to SortavalaVisiting the exhibition of a famous wood carver – Kronid Gogolev. Dinner in the hotel.
Day 3
Breakfast.
Departure to Ruskeala Mountain Park (30 km)
Along with its interesting story, Ruskeala Mountain Park is one of the most picturesque places of Karelia with breathtaking views of the water filled quarries. While visiting, you can try one several activities – boating, bungee jumping or ziplining.
That is a final part of your trip.
Departure to the border crossing point.
