Picturesque landscapes of Karelia on New Year's Eve. Best travel deals 2019

One of the snowiest regions of the Russian Federation is Karelia. Many tourists prefer this area for relaxation. The stream of those who wish to spend winter holidays here interestingly and actively is growing every year. In Karelia, affordable prices, developed hotel services, picturesque landscapes and untouched nature await you. Well, how not to go to celebrate the New Year in this festive fairy tale?

Weather in Karelia for the New Year

During the New Year holidays, moderate frosts prevail in the territory of Karelia. Daytime temperature varies from -5 to -10ºС. Night temperature indicators are at around -15ºС. In this region, low humidity prevails - 50-60%. Therefore, small frosts are easily tolerated. They do not interfere with active pastime.

In Karelia it is very comfortable to dog sledding, skiing. All thanks to the optimum height of the snow cover, which reaches 12-15 cm. Among other things, of all the winter months, it is January that has the most sunny days - from 10 to 12. But in any case, warm clothes will be required, because there are strong outdoors gusts of wind.

New Year 2019 in hotels and cottages of Karelia

There are several options for living in Karelia for the New Year holidays:

• hotel in Petrozavodsk;
• hostel;
• cottage or guest house.

Hotel accommodation is the most budget option. It is only recommended to book the apartment in advance, because before the New Year holidays it will not be easy to find a free room. A standard double room will cost from 2,500 rubles per day.

Several dozen camp sites in the territory of Karelia are ready to offer their guests entertainment programs and a high level of service:

• The Verkhovye camp site offers snow mountain, Wi-Fi, a bathhouse, a cafe, cheesecakes. The cost of living is from 2,000 rubles per person.
• “Quiet Lake” - indoor sports ground, cafe, husky kennel, fishing. The cost is from 600 rubles per person.
• "Urozero" - rental of ski equipment, gear for winter fishing, rummages, hats, a wellness room. Cost - from 650 rubles per person.
• "Aleka" - rental of sports equipment, a bathhouse, a gazebo with barbecue facilities for making barbecue, a cafe. From 850 rubles per person.
• "Rainbow" - indoor sports grounds, bathhouse. The cost is from 1,000 rubles per person.

Renting a cottage or a guest house is ideal for lovers of comfort, peace and tranquility. Depending on the location, range of household appliances, infrastructure, the cost of such apartments will be from 3,200 to 15,000 rubles per day.

Recreation and entertainment in Karelia for the New Year 2019

During the holidays, the main options for organizing leisure in Karelia are:

• snowmobile rides;
• dog sledding;
• visit to the home of the local Santa Claus;
• snowboarding, sleigh rides, skiing.

Tourists can fully enjoy winter outdoor activities thanks to the optimal snow cover. The ski slopes of Kurgan, Malaya Medvezhka, Spasskaya Guba, Yalgora will be happy to welcome vacationers. Malaya Medvezhka with a playground for descent is the calmest track. The length of the descent in Yalgor is about 400 meters. This place is chosen by fans of extreme skiing, as elevations are up to 100 meters. The length of the route is 10 km. On the territory there is a children's ice rink, a cafe.

Sights of Karelia

Rest in Karelia without visiting places of worship is unthinkable. The main attractions are:

• Marcial waters;
• Ladoga lake;
• Zoo "Three Bears";
• Solovetsky Islands, Valaam, Kizhi;
• caves of the Marble Canyon;
• Cave art - White Sea Onega petroglyphs;
• The historical complex "Death Valley".

There are more than a dozen waterfalls in the republic. Girvas is the most famous of them. Its waters are so swift that they do not freeze even in severe frosts. Tourists freeze in amazement at the bizarre rock formations covered in snow and ice.

New Year tours 2019 to Karelia with the program

At present, hundreds of tour operators offer to organize New Year holidays in Karelia. The choice of style is up to the vacationer. So, a trip for 5 days with accommodation in Petrozavodsk will cost residents of Moscow from 16,000 rubles / person. The price of the tour includes excursions, recreational activities (skiing, snowmobiling, dog sledding), accommodation and meals.

In Karelia, a holiday can be spent with children. Little travelers are expected by the residence of Santa Claus, palaces of culture, trips to zoos. During the excursions, children will be able to make friends with the characters of their favorite fairy tales, stroking animals. For a Muscovite family (2 adults and a child), the cost of a three-day tour to Karelia is from 35,000 rubles.

A New Year's tour for two for 3 days will cost from 47,000 rubles. The price includes meals, accommodation in a four-star hotel in Petrozavodsk, a large excursion program.

From January 5 to January 7, Christmas tours for two are offered, the cost of which is 40,000 rubles. Winter holidays on a country base from December 30 to January 3 or from January 2 to 6 will cost 39,000 rubles. The price includes meals, accommodation in a comfortable cottage, a large excursion program. After the celebration of the New Year and Christmas, the cost of tours to Karelia will be much cheaper.

For lovers of varied leisure, picturesque nature, a real Russian winter, Karelia has long become an attractive tourist destination. New Year can be celebrated in Switzerland, Scandinavia or Finland. But just why overpay several times for the same richness of rest and level of service. All tourists who have already visited this New Year's fairy tale will definitely come back here again.

Tourists reviews

New Year's Eve in Karelia is an extraordinary and fabulous journey. Tourists from the first minutes are amazed by the amazing beauty of nature. In addition to natural attractions, guests of the republic have the opportunity to get acquainted with its interesting cultural and historical places of the region. Coming here with children, you must definitely visit the house of the local Santa Claus.

Karelia is a great place for lovers of active vacations besides skiing, they can choose a ride on snowmobiles and dog sledding. There are plenty of accommodation options here, so it’s easy to find what is right for you.