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Peggy

2019-05-19

Thank you for your care and arrangement. Irina took good care of us. The guide, Alexandra was knowledgeable. Will recommend the services of ostwest.com to others who are going Saint Petersburg. Warmest regards, Peggy.

Slav Stein

2015-08-25

Dear Irina,
We just returned home from Europe.
We were very pleasantly surprised by the service which we received from your company.
Everything went as well as you promised and the guide Alexandra was perfect and very knowledgeable
and helpful. The car was midsized , clean with very good driver Andrey.
Thank you again for great help.
You can use my feedback if you want for future references.
Thank you again,
Regards,
Slav Stein

Slav Stein

2015-08-25

Dear Irina,
We just returned home from Europe.
We were very pleasantly surprised by the service which we received from your company.
Everything went as well as you promised and the guide Alexandra was perfect and very knowledgeable
and helpful. The car was midsized , clean with very good driver Andrey.
Thank you again for great help.
You can use my feedback if you want for future references.
Thank you again,
Regards,
Slav Stein

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Individual Tours in Karelia for 3 days and 2 nightsprint version

DAY 1  

Upon your arrival to Kem you will be met by our friendly and courteous driver. While the transfer to the boat station you will have  a first glimpse of this beautiful Karelian countryside. Departure for Big Solovetsky Island by slow boat. Upon arrival you will be transfered to the hotel, have some free time to check-in and have lunch.

SOLOVETSKY MONASTERY TOUR  

Today you will have an excursion around the Monastery Complex. You will listen to the history of the legendary Solovetsky Monastery that was once one of the richest monasteries in Russia. You will also visit its functioning church and walk along it's thick fortress walls that no enemy could overcome.  Dinner at the hotel upon return.

DAY 2  

Enjoy your breakfast at the hotel and get ready for the day! 

BOAT TRIP ALONG CANALS & VISIT TO SEKIRNAYA HILL 

Today you will go by boats along the canals of Big Solovetsky Island that form a huge system of water circulation on the island. Gliding over the calm water of these man-made waterways you will enjoy the most picturesque landscapes of Solovki. You will have a packed lunch at the end of the boat trip. When done, you will visit the highest point of Big solovetsky Island - Sekirnaya Hill. On the top of the hill situated one of the strictest sketes of the island with a unique lighthouse church. During the GULAG time the skete was one of the cruelest of all the detention places for the camp inmates. Nowadays it's a living skete again, a very tranquil place that gives a fantastic panorama view of the island that will exceed all your expectations. Return back to the hotel. You will have some free time before your dinner at the hotel. 

DAY 3  

Enjoy your breakfast and check-out. Get ready for the day!  

ISLAND ZAYATSKY TOUR

Today we continue with a boat excursion to Island Zayatsky. Big Zayatsky island  is famous for its stone labyrinths which are rare and very valuable archaeological monuments. You will have a chance to observe the impressive monuments of the past and admire very special beauty  of this small island. Climate of the island is so severe that the whole is covered mostly with a variety of moss species and berries. Return back to the Island where you will have your lunch. Thansfer back to Kem by slow boat. You will have some spare time to walk around and enjoy a dinner.

Transfer to the Train station

Now, you'll say goodbye to Karelia. And we hope to see you back sometime in the future! 

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                               

USD 

Total number of travelers                                            

2                              3 - 4                single supplement
   LOW
    Aug 8
 3 stars $536 $502 $97
   MID
Jun 1 - Jun 9
Sep 1 - Sep 10		 3 stars  $838 $556 $80
   HIGH
Jun 10 - Aug 31
 3 stars $851 $587 $94
                                                                                                             
 
Prices are per person based on double occupancy in a hotel room.
You should add single supplement to the price in case you travel in a group but you stay in a single room.  
If you travel by yourself, please, contact us for a quote. 
We would also love to offer discounts for groups of 5 and more, please do not hesitate to contact us for details and group rates. 
 
 
PRICES INCLUDE:
 
    • Hotel accommodation & breakfast
    • Entrance tickets to museums and parks according to the programme
    • Transport service according to the programme
    • Guide service of English speaking guide (other languages upon request)
    • Free visa support (tourist invitation letter)

       

  
PRICES DO NOT INCLUDE:
 
  • Embassy/ Consulate visa processing fees
  • Train/ plane tickets  
 
 
Tour dates can be flexible.
Tours can be customized to your preferences.
Mix & match options are available.
We can also include additional tours, performances or anything else, as well as adjust accommodation to any hotel of your choice on your request. 
 
 
 
TO BOOK A TOUR:
 
25% of the tour amount is due no less than 45 days prior to your arrival to Russia or the city that the tour is scheduled for.  
The remaining 75% of the tour amount is due no less than 7 days before the tour.
 
Please note that prices are subject to change. To gaurantee you the price please pre-pay 25% of the tour.
In case of cancellation, please see our cancellation policy.