Quad Biking in Karelia

Cheers on ATVs in Karelia will suit thrill-seekers. Driving through the Karelian taiga, mud and along the shores of lakes is a fascinating way of spending time outdoors. At the moment there are several options and places for ATV tours in Karelia. Most of them take 2-6 hours, however, if you wish and a certain amount of time, you can organize a full-fledged multi-day expedition on this type of transport to the most remote parts of the republic. True, for this you need to have some training in the management of off-road motor vehicles. The ATV tour in Karelia is from May to the end of October.

The Polar Aurora travel club organizes ATV tours in Karelia in two places – in the area of ​​the city of Sortavala and near Petrozavodsk. The routes differ, but not very much – the climate and taiga look approximately the same. However, Sortavala is affected by the proximity of the Finnish border and the fact that this territory once belonged to Finland. Therefore, on these ATV tours in Karelia, there is a lot of Finnish culture.

1. Finnish village – about 1 hour – 10 kilometers – this ATV tour in Karelia passes through the Karelian taiga. The difficulty of the route is low. At the end of the trip, tourists come to the remains of a Finnish farm. Before the ATV tour in Karelia, instructions are given and the ammunition is adjusted. Ammunition is issued on the spot.
2. To the mouth of the old volcano – 1-2 hours – 20 kilometers – this trip leads to the mouth of the old volcano, which last erupted 3-3.5 billion years ago. Of course, you will not see a volcano like the Kamchatka ones, but this is an equally interesting ATV tour in Karelia, partly related to the geology and the origin of the planet Earth.
3. Along the Karelian military trails – 2-3 hours – 35 kilometers – this ATV tour route in Karelia uses the old military trails and passages used by the Soviet and Finnish troops during the confrontation with each other. The trip ends near the completely destroyed building of the school for the training of Finnish intelligence officers.
4. Along the Yanisjoki River – 3-4 hours – 65 kilometers – ATV tour in Karelia runs along the river Yanisjoki. The end point is the shore of Lake Yanisjärvi. Almost along the entire route, movement passes along the water.
5. In Ruskeala – 6 hours – 70 kilometers – this ATV tour route in Karelia ultimately leads to one of the main attractions in the area – Ruskeala marble canyon, as well as Ruskeala waterfalls.

1. Test route – 2 hours – about 20 kilometers – This ATV tour route in Karelia is suitable for beginners who have just begun to master this type of technique. The route runs along dirt and forest roads in the depths of civilization.
2. Route through the taiga and swamps – 4 hours – 30-40 kilometers – this ATV tour in Karelia combines all the terrain – from complete off-road and swamps to plains and beautiful fields that are not often found in the Karelian taiga. In the course of it, you can master the basic principles of managing off-road motor vehicles.

What to take with you:
comfortable clothes, a camera and a good mood,

Other:

While riding ATVs, the tourist must comply with:
basic provisions of safety briefing;
follow the instructions of the instructor – the leader of the group on the entire route.
The instructor has the right to remove the tourist from the route at any time in the event of a gross or repeated violation of safety rules.

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