Guided tour of the Saimaa channel reviews. Water tourism in Finland. The tour price includes

In this article we will tell you about cruises on the Saimaa Canal. You will learn about the boats on which you can make these wonderful voyages. There are many excursions from the port of Lappeenranta and Imatra, where you will have a great opportunity admire the most beautiful Finnish landscapes. You can find a suitable cruise not only for a few hours, but also for several days. Note that from the port of Lappeenranta you can even get to Russian city Vyborg. Cruises pass along the historic Saimaa Canal and every year they come for these types of trips a large number of tourists. In general, I must say that it is a pleasure to have a rest in Finland in the summer. There is a lot of entertainment offered, and you just have to choose the most suitable option. So let's start our little review.

Carelia

This is the only motor ship that runs between the Finnish city of Lappeenranta and Vyborg. You can buy a one-way ticket, or buy a travel package, which will include hotel accommodation. There is a restaurant and café on board where you can taste Finnish cuisine. You can also visit the duty-free shop "Duty-Free" and purchase alcohol, cosmetics, perfumery and other goods at a significantly low prices... The ship has an open upper deck so you can go out and enjoy the beauty of the local nature.

Camilla

The vessel can accommodate up to 200 guests. Cruises on the Saimaa Canal and skerries from Lappeenranta. While traveling along the Saimaa Canal, the passengers of the motor ship can see the passage of the ship through a 13-meter lock. There is a restaurant and bar on board where you can taste delicious food and a variety of refreshing drinks. You can visit the open deck and enjoy the beauty of Lake Saimaa.

Christina

The motor ship "Christina" departs for an excursion cruise from the passenger port. The excursion goes in the direction of Satamosaari, and in case of rainy weather you will proceed to the mouth of the Vuoksa River. The vessel performs both charter cruises and scheduled flights. You can check the schedule and current prices on the official website of the company. Tours start in early June and continue until the end of August.

Brahe

The motor ship Brahe is the largest inland sailing ship in Finland. On this ship, you can buy both a one-day cruise and a two-day excursion. There are several directions. Route Vyborg-Lappeenranta, Vyborg-Hamina, Lappeenranta-Savonlinna. Here good kitchen, so you will be able to appreciate the dishes prepared. You will also have the opportunity to travel to Puumala and return back to Lappeenranta. A big plus for tourists is that you can take bicycles with you on a trip. The motor ship departs from the ports of Lappeenranta, Savonlinna, Puumala, Hamina, Vyborg.

Vuoksen Lautturi

On this boat you can take a romantic river cruise along the Vuoksa River, which flows through the city of Imatra. During summer, sightseeing cruises around Vuoksa are organized daily. The motor ship performs both custom cruises and scheduled flights. Departure from the fishing park "Vuoksen Kalastuspuisto", which is located next to the pool in Imatra. There are 14 seats... Address: Kotipolku 4, Varpasaari Island, Imatra.

Suvi-Ellen

The motor ship makes custom cruises along the Saimaa Canal in accordance with the itinerary and the program, drawn up according to your wishes. The ship was built in 1984 in the city of Savonlinna. In 2002 it was modernized in Lappeenranta. The vessel can accommodate up to 63 people and cruises along the Saimaa Canal. There is a restaurant on board that can accommodate up to 32 people. In our next material, we want to tell you about a little, where you will learn about some interesting places worth seeing.

Lappeenranta - Saimaa Canal - Vyborg

Along the emerald shores ...

2 days / 1 night

05-06.07, 19-20.07, 09-10.08, 24-25.08.2019

PROGRAM:

1 day. 07.00. departure from St. Petersburg, st. 2 Soviet. Arrival at Lappeenrantu... City tour with a visit to the fortress, as well as the largest sand castle in Finland (from early June to early September).
Lappeenranta received city rights in 1649 from Queen Christina of Sweden. In 1721 a military garrison was placed here to protect the Swedish border and the construction of fortifications began. The unfinished fortress was captured by the Russians in a battle on August 23, 1741 and ceded to Russia under the peace treaty of 1743, 70 years earlier than all of Finland was conquered. The daughter of Peter the Great, Empress Elizabeth, ordered to cast a medal in honor of this event. Later, Gustav III made an attempt to return the lost lands, but it was unsuccessful. The fortress, which was not completed by the Swedes, was completed by the Russians. The construction of a powerful chain of fortifications in the southeastern part of Finland was led by A.V.Suvorov
Hotel accommodation. Free time. Relaxation.

2nd day. Breakfast in the hotel. Vacation of numbers. 07.45. departure of the motor ship m / s Carelia for a cruise on Saimaa Canal... The length of the Saimaa Canal, which connects the Gulf of Finland with Lake Saimaa, is 43 km. Our route will run through 8 locks, 3 of which are located in Finland and 5 in Russia. The difference in altitude between the locks ranges from 5.5 to 12.7 m.During the cruise, you will enjoy magnificent views of the unique landscapes of the lake region, listen to a fascinating story of the guide about the history of the Saimaa Canal, taste delicious dishes in the restaurant of the ship, and also take bargain purchases in a duty free shop.
13.15 arrival to Vyborg. City Tour. You will see the monuments of architecture built in the Art Nouveau style, visit the Vyborg Castle and go up to the observation deck of the tower of St. Olaf. Also during the excursion you will visit the unique rocky landscape park of Mon Repos. Departure to St. Petersburg. Arrival at about 21.00.

Tour cost per person In Euro. guaranteed numbers

Child up to 15 years old with the size of the main bed in a room with 1 adult - a discount of 20 euros

Included in the price
- transport and excursion services,
- boat cruise and port taxes,
- 1 night accommodation in a hotel in Lappeenranta with breakfast

At extra charge
- visa and insurance 70 euros,
- lunch on the boat 22/10 euros, adult / child 2-15 years old (pay at the office. On board is 2 euros more expensive).

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Departure from St. Petersburg by bus at 10:30 from the station. metro station "Black River". Transfer to Vyborg. Sightseeing tour across Vyborg. Vyborg - a small corner of medieval Sweden in the north Leningrad region... During the sightseeing tour we will see the Clock Tower and the ruins Cathedral, St. Hyacinth and the houses of wealthy citizens of the XIV-XVI centuries, the Round Tower on Market square and, of course, the Vyborg castle with the tower of St. Olaf. The castle is on an island in Gulf of Finland, the first mention of it dates back to the XIII century. We will walk along the narrow streets of the old city, admire the squares and parks of Vyborg. Those who wish will be able to climb to the top of the tower of St. Olaf to view the city skyline from above. Free time. Check-in for the motor ship "M / S Carelia" at the pier of the Vyborg Castle. Departure for the cruise. On board the ship we will be met by the Finnish crew led by the captain. During the five-hour cruise, we will pass through Saimaa Canal, along all eight locks, raising the ship to a height of 80 meters, we will see unique rocky landscapes. On the boat, we have a restaurant at our service, where dinner from Finnish chefs is waiting for us (" Buffet": meat or fish dish, 2 types of potatoes and 2 salads), bar and entertainment... Arrival to Lappeenranta. Accommodation at the Sokos Lappee hotel.

2nd day

Breakfast in the hotel. City tour of Lappeenranta with a visit to the fortress. This village received city status from Queen Christina of Sweden in the 17th century. To protect the Swedish borders, a fortress was erected on a promontory jutting into Lake Saimaa. The hastily erected ramparts could not defend the city, the fortress was captured by Russian troops. Already at the end of the 18th century, it was rebuilt by Count Suvorov. Not only we, but also the Finns, who diligently preserve the legacy of bygone times, are rightfully proud of his work. Moving to the town of Lemi... We will go to Lemi, first of all, in order to taste sarya, a specialty of the local lands. This is mutton stewed in a wooden trough; it is cooked using a special technology for at least 9 hours. Särä is considered an integral part of Finnish cuisine. Departure by bus to St. Petersburg. Arrival in St. Petersburg to st. metro station "Chernaya Rechka" at approximately 23:00.

Will appeal to those who are interested in history native land, as well as the life and life of our closest neighbors. Both the Finnish border towns and our Vyborg are remarkable not only for their shops, but also for their history and architecture.

We invite you to a one-day tour to Finland along the beautiful Saimaa Canal on board a cozy small motor ship "Karelia". was launched in Germany in 1969 and has been based in the port of Lappeenranta for about 20 years. From the board of the ship you can admire the views of the wonderful nature of the Lake District.

The Saimaa Canal, 43 km long, connects the Gulf of Finland with Lake Saimaa. There are eight picturesque locks on it, three in Finland, and the other five in Russia. The Saimaa Canal was inaugurated back in 1856. In 1968 it underwent a major reconstruction and since then has been an important transport artery in northwestern Europe.

Departure from St. Petersburg

• by bus at 10:30 from the station. metro station "Chernaya Rechka" st. Savushkina, 9.

• Transfer to Vyborg.
• Sightseeing tour of Vyborg.
  Vyborg is a small corner of medieval Sweden in the north of the Leningrad region. During the sightseeing tour we will see
  The Clock Tower and the ruins of the Cathedral, the Church of St. Hyacinth and the houses of wealthy citizens of the XIV-XVI centuries, the Round Tower on the Market Square and, of course, the Vyborg Castle with the tower of St. Olaf. The castle is located on an island in the Gulf of Finland, the first mention of it dates back to the 13th century. We will walk along the narrow streets of the old city, admire the squares and parks of Vyborg. Those who wish will be able to climb to the top of the tower of St. Olaf to view the city skyline from above.
• Free time.
• Check-in for the motor ship "M / S Carelia" at the pier of the Vyborg Castle.
• Departure for the cruise.
  On board the ship we will be met by the Finnish crew led by the captain. During a five-hour cruise, we will walk along the Saimaa Canal, along all eight locks that raise the ship to a height of 80 meters, and see unique rocky landscapes. On the boat we have a restaurant where we are waiting for dinner from Finnish chefs (buffet: meat or fish dish, 2 types of potatoes and 2 salads), a bar and an entertainment program.
• Arrival to Lappeenranta.
• Sightseeing evening tour of the city of Lappeenranta with a visit to the ancient fortress.
  This village received city status from Queen Christina of Sweden in the 17th century. To protect the Swedish borders, a fortress was erected on a promontory jutting into Lake Saimaa. The hastily erected ramparts could not defend the city, the fortress was captured by Russian troops. Already at the end of the 18th century, it was rebuilt by Count Suvorov. Not only we, but also the Finns, who diligently preserve the legacy of bygone times, are rightfully proud of his work. The city itself is also charming: we will see buildings built in the Art Nouveau style, one of the largest wooden churches, a unique monument "Mother Karelia" and even the Saimaa seal.
• Departure by bus to St. Petersburg.
• Arrival in St. Petersburg to st. metro station "Chernaya Rechka" at approximately 05:30.

Attention:

• To participate in this tour, you must have a valid visa and medical insurance.
• The excursion program does not include visits to water parks, shopping malls and fish shops.
• In late autumn, winter, early spring, due to the short daylight hours, visiting some of the objects declared in the program may take place in the dark.
• The organizer is not responsible for queues at border points, delays on the way due to customs, border and other official formalities, weather conditions, as well as traffic jams.
• If weather on the route may threaten the safety of tourists (heavy snowfalls, low / high air temperatures, mudflows, showers, floods, forest fires, smog, etc.), the organizer reserves the right to unilaterally change the excursion program: replace some objects with others, and if replacement is impossible, exclude objects from the program.
• Seats on the bus are allocated by the organizer as the group recruits.

The Saimaa Canal connects the Gulf of Finland with Lake Saimaa. Its length is 43 km and it has 8 locks, 3 of which are located in Finland and 5 in Russia. The first channel was inaugurated in 1856. After reconstruction, it was reopened in 1968. This unique historical building celebrated its 150th anniversary in 2006.

Tour program:

ATTENTION: Departure times are indicated FOR REFERENCE.

1 day

10.30 - Departure by bus from St. Petersburg, from the station. metro station Chernaya Rechka.

Transfer to Vyborg.
Sightseeing tour of Vyborg.
Vyborg is a small corner of medieval Sweden in the north of the Leningrad region. During the sightseeing tour we will see
The Clock Tower and the ruins of the Cathedral, the Church of St. Hyacinth and the houses of wealthy citizens of the XIV-XVI centuries, the Round Tower on the Market Square and, of course, the Vyborg Castle with the tower of St. Olaf. The castle is located on an island in the Gulf of Finland, the first mention of it dates back to the 13th century. We will walk along the narrow streets of the old city, admire the squares and parks of Vyborg. Those who wish will be able to climb to the top of the tower of St. Olaf to view the city skyline from above.

• Free time.
• Check-in for the motor ship "M / S Carelia" at the pier of the Vyborg Castle.
• Departure for the cruise.
  On board the ship we will be met by the Finnish crew led by the captain. During a five-hour cruise, we will walk along the Saimaa Canal, along all eight locks that raise the ship to a height of 80 meters, and see unique rocky landscapes. On the boat we have a restaurant where we are waiting for dinner from Finnish chefs (buffet: meat or fish dish, 2 types of potatoes and 2 salads), a bar and an entertainment program.
• Arrival to Lappeenranta.
• Accommodation at the Sokos Lappee hotel.

2nd day

• Breakfast in the hotel.
• Sightseeing tour of the city of Lappeenranta with a visit to the fortress.
  This village received city status from Queen Christina of Sweden in the 17th century. To protect the Swedish borders, a fortress was erected on a promontory jutting into Lake Saimaa. The hastily erected ramparts could not defend the city, the fortress was captured by Russian troops. Already at the end of the 18th century, it was rebuilt by Count Suvorov. Not only we, but also the Finns, who diligently preserve the legacy of bygone times, are rightfully proud of his work.
• Transfer to Lemi town.
  We will go to Lemi, first of all, in order to taste sarya, a specialty of the local lands. This is mutton stewed in a wooden trough; it is cooked using a special technology for at least 9 hours. Särä is considered an integral part of Finnish cuisine.
• Departure by bus to St. Petersburg.
• Arrival in St. Petersburg to st. metro station "Chernaya Rechka" at approximately 23:00.

Attention:

For participation in this tour you must have a valid visa and medical insurance.

To participate in tours to the Republic of Belarus, Armenia, Georgia, Uzbekistan and Turkey, a visa is not required.

The tour does not include visits to water parks, shopping malls and fish shops.

In late autumn, winter, early spring, due to the short daylight hours, a visit to some of the objects declared in the program may take place in the dark.

The organizer is not responsible for queues at border points, delays on the way due to customs, border and other official formalities, weather conditions, as well as traffic jams.

In the event that weather conditions on the route can threaten the safety of tourists (heavy snowfalls, low / high air temperatures, mudflows, showers, floods, forest fires, smog, etc.), the organizer reserves the right to unilaterally change the tour program: replace some objects for others, and if replacement is impossible, exclude objects from the program.

Seats on the bus are allocated by the organizer as the group recruits.

The cost of the Saimaa Canal tour with a hotel for 2018:

08.06, 30.06, 12.07, 28.07, 17.08

Additional services *:

* Optionally, additionally paid at the office (in rubles at the rate of the Central Bank + 3%)

The tour price includes:

Moving on a comfortable bus,
- Cruise along the Saimaa Canal on the "Сarelia" motor ship,

Fuel surcharges,

Accommodation in a hotel of the selected category,

Services of an accompanying guide.

Additionally paid (approximate prices):

• dinner on the boat ("buffet"): 24 euros / adult, 10 euros / children - payment when buying a tour;
• port tax (for the summer season of 2018) - 10 euros, mandatory payment when buying a tour in rubles at the Central Bank rate + 3%;
• lunch at the restaurant "Saryapirtti" (syarya dish) - 33 euros - adults, 16.5 euros - children (9-12 years old), 12.5 euros - children (4-8 years old), unlimited number of approaches. Sarya dish includes: sarya, rieska flatbread, butter, sweet soup, water and kvass.