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Dive into the History and Culture of Traditional Karelian Village (6 hours)

We offer ethnographic tour to see the places in republic of Karelia, where the old traditions, customs and mode of life of Karelian villages are still kept.

Kinerma is an ancient Karelian village situated 100 km from Petrozavodsk. You’ll be taken to the village by car/bus, have a look around the village.
Kinerma village represents a unique complex of national wooden architecture peculiar to the Karelian-livviki which includes a rural chapel of the Smolensk God’s Mother dated of the second half of XVIII century, surrounded by an ancient cult fur-tree grove, country houses and sauna houses. You will have a hiking excursion in the village, visit an exhibition telling about the history of the village and have a traditional tea ceremony in the Karelian wooden house, where you will be able to try traditional Karelian bakery.

Type: Private Tour
Duration: 6 hours
Departure time: 10:00 AM, 12:00 PM

Important info

Price includes
  • Hotel pick-up and drop-off
  • Driver’s services as per the program (Comfortable car/minivan with A/C)
  • Professional English-speaking guide assistance. Other languages upon request (additional charge may apply)
  • Traditional Karelian tea ceremony + bakery
  • All taxes, fees and handling charges
Not included
  • Personal expenses
  • Gratuities to guide/driver (optional)
  • Soft and alcoholic drinks
Departure and Return

Pick-up and drop-off at the place of your accommodation in Petrozavodsk

Sights included in program

For the first time Kinerma was mentioned in the chronicles of the 16th century. At that time the village consisted of only 4 houses. Today the village unites  17 houses, 7 saunas, an old cemetery and a chapel. The chapel  is not only the spiritual centre of the village, but also its main attraction. It was erected in the 17th century in honor of the icon of Virgin Mary from Smolensk, which is the only miraculous icon in K... Read more
Kinerma is a rural locality in Pryazhinsky District of the Republic of Karelia, Russia. In 2016 Kinerma was included in The Most Beautiful Villages in Russia. Read more
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Karelia Republic is a federal subject of Russia located on the border of Western and Eastern Europe, part of the Northwestern Federal District. Read more
US$ 139
per person, based on 2-people group
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1 person - US$ 267 (US$ 267 per person)
2 person - US$ 278 (US$ 139 per person)
3 person - US$ 351 (US$ 117 per person)
4 person - US$ 364 (US$ 91 per person)
5 person - US$ 375 (US$ 75 per person)
6 person - US$ 390 (US$ 65 per person)
Price for persons: 1 - 6

Our flexible payment options allow you to pay 20% of a deposit first and the remaining 80% in 14 days prior to your tour date - payment can be done both online or over the phone. This gives you the peace of mind knowing your spaces are booked on the tours and that you do not miss out on making the most of your time in Russia.

Also you get the best, top-rated and most experienced and knowledgeable hand-picked tour guide appointed on a priority basis.
In our experience, exceptional travel experiences are almost always delivered by exceptional people. With that in mind, we utilize a comprehensive approach to select and employ the best tour guides only. Multilingual and well travelled, each possesses deep insight into the diverse attractions and cultural patterns throughout the region. With us guides undergo a rigorous selection process, achieving outstanding knowledge of local culture and language. Rest assured that the best tour guides only will be working on the tours to give you excellent opportunity to explore the best of the sights during both short and long-term stay in Russia.

Once you complete your reservation, we will send you a booking confirmation email. As the day of the tour approaches, our logistics team will provide you with all relevant information for your tour.

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