- Duration:
- 6 days (5 nights)
- Complexity:
- to everyone
from 150 000 RUB ($1,815)
Monday-Friday: 08.00–18.00 Saturday-Sunday: Days off
Local time: 13:17We are openWe are closed
Welcome to a rich and spectacular snowmobile safari!
Discover the unique natural landscapes of winter Karelia! You will enjoy an extensive snowmobile ride, see snow-covered forest lakes, visit the first russian resort «Martialnye Vody» («Marcial Waters») and relax in a hot traditional russian sauna (banya) that perfectly washes away the fatigue of an active day.
Route length: approximately 300 km.
This is a mixed/open group tour.
The tour can be scheduled for other dates (upon request).
TOUR HIGHLIGHTS
silence of the Karelian forests
guided snowmobile day trips
lake snowmobile exploration: riding onto the ice and traversing frozen lakes, conditions permitting
true Karelian winter
comfortable accommodation along the route
hot traditional russian sauna (banya)
TOUR ITINERARY
07:50 Arrival by train in Petrozavodsk. Meet and greet with the group.
Breakfast at a hotel restaurant (buffet style).
Transfer to the starting point of the route, a lodge in the settlement of Chalna (~25 km). A stop at a hypermarket on the way.
Arrival at the lodge. Check-in.
The guest house is situated in a quiet, cozy spot in the forest, 2 km from Chalna. It is near a river, with many small lakes and a hunting reserve nearby.
Fitting of equipment and gear.
Safety briefing and instructions on snowmobile operation for the route.
The group will be accompanied by an instructor on a separate snowmobile.
*The number of instructors is determined by the group size.
Ice riding & lake traverse: accessing the ice and riding across lakes, depending on ice conditions.
Guided snowmobile tour (radial forest route): Chalna – Lake Verkhneye Padozero – Lake Pelgalampli – Lake Lipchagskoye – Urochishche Rechka – Padozerka River – Chalna (80 km total).
This route takes you along forest trails, frozen woodland lakes, and snow-covered marshes. You will navigate ascents and descents, cross semi-dilapidated bridges, and traverse forest lakes.
Picnic-style lunch near a forest lake.
Continuation of the snowmobile route.
Return to the guest house.
Traditional russian banya: authentic wood-fired sauna experience.
Dinner.
Distance on snowmobiles: 80 km.
Electricity available
Good mobile signal
Shower available
Accommodation in guesthouses
09:00 Breakfast at the guest house.
Snowmobile tour (radial route): Chalna – Urochishche Rechka – Lake Tedrilampi – Utuki Village – Verkhnyaya Lamba Village – «Marcial Waters» Resort – Urochishche Rechka – Chalna (110 km total).
On this route, you will visit the resort «Marcial Waters», where you can taste the water from 3 healing springs.
The first russian resort «Marcial Waters» was founded by Peter the Great in 1719 based on ferruginous mineral springs. The springs are named «Marcial Waters» in honor of Mars, the ancient Roman god of war and iron. Peter the Great repeatedly visited the resort for treatment with his family and court nobility.
Excursion to the resort local History Museum.
We will see the Church of the Apostle Peter in the Marcial Waters settlement (built in 1721).
Lunch at a resort cafe.
The snowmobile ride will take place on forest roads, with plans to traverse challenging, rugged forest sections.
Along the way, you will see numerous small Karelian lakes («lambushki»), snow-covered marshes, and the Karelian taiga.
* Upon request, winter fishing can be arranged on Lake Tedrilampi (Must be pre-arranged).
18:00 Return to the guest house. Rest and relaxation.
Traditional russian banya: wood-fired sauna experience with herbal tea from Karelian herbs.
Dinner.
Distance on snowmobiles: 110 km.
Electricity available
Bad mobile signal
Shower available
Accommodation in guesthouses
Breakfast.
Departure by snowmobiles on the route: Chalna Village – Rechka Tract – Nimozero Lake – Karbozero Lake – Katych Lake – Lagilampi Lake – Rechka Tract – Chalna Village (~90 km).
Experience a true digital detox: there is practically no cellular connection on the route.
We suggest trying to live through this snowmobile day with minimal use of communication devices: immerse yourself in the «moment» and «feel» this world!
The extensive lake system along the route is connected by esker ridges from the Ice Age (ancient formations in the form of elongated ridges of sand and gravel).
Ancient forest roads will lead us into the untouched Karelian taiga. Diverse terrain, descents and ascents, the expanses of snow-covered marshes – we will have it all today!
Along the way, we will stop at small forest lakes called «lambas». Enjoy the pristine nature of Karelia during the journey!
En route: lunch-snack in nature by a campfire on a forest lake.
Continuation of the snowmobile route.
Return to the guest house in Chalna Village.
Return of equipment and snowmobile.
Shower. Check-out from the cottage.
Dinner at the guest house / in a city restaurant.
Transfer to the city of Petrozavodsk (25 km).
Departure by evening trains.
Distance on snowmobiles: 90 km.
*The specific route may be altered while preserving the program components.
*The route may be adjusted by the instructor due to changing weather conditions and depending on the group's skill level.
Good mobile signal
What is included in the price
services of English speaking guides/instructors- visa support (invitation letter for Russian visa)
- snowmobile rental (BRP Lynx Adventure LX 550, BRP Ski-Doo GTX 550F, BRP Lynx Adventure Ranger 550, BRP Lynx Yeti Pro V-800)
- winter equipment rental (snowmobile suit/overalls, snowmobile boots, helmet, balaclava, gloves/mittens)
- fuel
- meals as per itinerary
- excursion program
- accommodation as per itinerary
- transfers as per itinerary
- traditional russian sauna (banya) as per itinerary
What is not included
train tickets to/from Petrozavodsk- refundable security deposit (30 000 rubles per snowmobile, payable on-site in cash)
- single accommodation in a room
- meals not included in the program
- porter services
- alcoholic beverages
- tips
Price clarification
Please Note! Tour price varies depending on the dates.
Standard tour price:
107 200 rubles per person – 2 people per snowmobile
143 000 rubles per person – 1 person per snowmobile
Supplement for single accommodation in a room – 8 000 rubles per person (2 nights)
10% discount for children under 12 (included)
Tour price for 03–05.01.2026 and 06–08.01.2026:
121 500 rubles per person – 2 people per snowmobile
157 200 rubles per person – 1 person per snowmobile
Supplement for single accommodation in a room – 10 000 rubles per person (2 nights)
10% discount for children under 12 (included)
Important Information:
30 000 rubles cash deposit per snowmobile is required on the day the tour starts. The deposit is fully refundable upon the tour's completion.
How to get there
The tour is designed to align with train arrival and departure schedules.
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Arrival: train #018A Moscow – Petrozavodsk. Departs at 21:05, arrives at Petrozavodsk station at 07:50 the following day
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Departure: train #017 Petrozavodsk – Moscow. Departs from Petrozavodsk station at 22:00, arrives in Moscow at 08:50 the following day.
Schedule is provided as of October 2025. Please check the official RZD website for current timetables.
Meals
The tour price includes three meals a day.
Lunch during the route may be replaced with a lunch-snack (as per the program).
Lunch during the route may be replaced with a lunch-snack (as per the program).
Essential equipment list
Must-have
Recommended
Provided by the organizer
F.A.Q.
Answers to popular questions
Train tickets are not included in the tour price. You can book them individually, or we can help you with it.
Yes, children aged 10 and above can participate in the program when accompanied by parents.
During snowmobile rides, children participate as passengers only and are not permitted to operate the snowmobile.
Only persons 18 years of age and older are permitted to operate a snowmobile.
During snowmobile rides, children participate as passengers only and are not permitted to operate the snowmobile.
Only persons 18 years of age and older are permitted to operate a snowmobile.
Yes, the tour can be arranged as a private booking for custom dates upon request. To discuss a private tour option, please contact our managers.
The group lives in a guest house which is located 25 km from the capital of Karelia, Petrozavodsk, and 2 km from the Chalna settlement.
This guest house is a two-story, hand-built pine log cottage situated in a quiet, cozy forest setting, near a stream.
Cottage layout:
Ground Floor:
– lounge (with soft seating and TV)
– kitchen (equipped with an electric stove, kettle, microwave, refrigerator, dishwasher, and cookware)
– stove/fireplace
– one twin bedroom (with two single beds)
– bathroom area with two separate shower rooms
– terrace accessible from the lounge
First Floor:
– three twin bedrooms (with single beds)
– one double bedroom (with a large double/family bed)
– two bathrooms
– balconies
On the territory:
– covered barbecue area with a roof, supplied with firewood and skewers
– enclosed gazebo for up to 15 people, featuring a small Italian-style stove
– a traditional russian banya (sauna) combining authentic steam bath traditions with modern comforts
– spacious free private parking
Capacity: 11 people
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Additional beds/places may be available upon request
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Number of Bedrooms: 5
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Number of Floors: 2
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Use of the gazebo and barbecue area is included in the price
