THE BELLS OF VALAAM ARE CALLING YOU BY THE LAKE LADOGA
1. day
Accommodation in hotel Pielinen.
Welcoming ceremony and dinner, Finnish-Karelian delicacies.
Guided tour to the Studio-Home of Eva Ryynanen, the wood sculptress, Paateri Chapel and Gallery-Cafe.
Evening meal, Finnish-Karelian delicacies.
Preparations for the journey across the border to Russian Karelia.

2. day
Breakfast
Departure for Russia.
Across the border at Niirala. Coffee at the border.
From Sortavala to Valaam Island by hydrofoil.
Guided tour in the main monastery area and lunch, 2 - 4 hours.
Departure for Sortavala
In Sortavala; city tour, possibility for shopping and wood reliefs of the Kronid Aleksandrovits Gogolev exhibit in the town of Sortavala's exhibition hall. Wood-carvings. Extra charge: 2 € for atelje entrance.
Departure for Finland and hotel Pielinen.
Saunas and swim in the pool with water massage.
Evening meal

3. day
Swim in the pool and breakfast.
Have a nice journey back to home!

Groups:   16 - 65 persons
Operated:  May 18 - September 16

Rates: Accommodation in hotel: 151 € / person / 2-3 persons per room
Accommodation in hostel: 141 € / person / 2-4 persons per room and single room 151 € + visa.
Rates include: programme, meals, guide for the whole journey, accommodations, transfers by hydrofoil, entrance and border fees. A group has its own means of transportation.

At extra charge: Transports by bus by order (16 - 65 seats) 1400 € /group.
For the driver: visa, hydrofoil trip to Valaam and Paateri Chapel.
FOR FREE: Driver (group 16 - 30 persons) or driver and leader of the group (31-65 persons)

Contact: Hotel Pielinen 81590 Vuonislahti  e-mail: myynti@hotellipielinen.com
Tel. +358 (0)13 544 144, +358 (0)44 910 8126  Fax + 358 (0)13 544 166