The expedition: Ladoga and Valaam
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About the event
- Start and finish
- Lakhdenpokhya, Russia
We will start in Lakhdenpokhya, visit Valaam, Sortavala, and many different skerries and islands of northern Ladoga, and finish the trek in Lahdenpohja.
The main attraction of this trip is the Valaam Monastery.
The founders of monasticism on Valaam are considered Saints Sergius and Herman of Valaam. The earliest documentary evidence of the monastery dates back to the 14th century. The monastery was repeatedly ravaged by the Swedes. In the 18th century, under Abbot Nazaria, the Sarov monastery charter was introduced on Valaam. The Valaam Monastery reached its peak in the 19th century. under Abbot Damascus. Until 1917 Valaam Monastery was one of the largest Russian monasteries, it was called North Athos. By 1917, there were 21 churches (15 stone and 6 wooden ones) with 26 altarpieces, 22 chapels on Valaam; the total number of brethren was 600 monarchs and 86 workers; there were small industries (resin, brick, candle, tanneries, various workshops), a farm, gardening, horticulture, fishing, handicrafts flourished. The Valaam Monastery possessed an extensive archive and library, and was famous for its singing traditions.
Offers and pricing
One place in the team, accommodation on the yacht
€418.57per person · whole trip
What the price covers
The price includes: Navigational, etc. fees along the route Skipper/instructor and IYT yachting training Refueling the yacht with fuel and gas Moorings in marinas, water/electricity Transfer Saint Petersburg - Lakhdenpokhya - Saint Petersburg Additional expenses: Personal insurance Food * Any breakdowns or losses on the yacht are covered equally by all participants, regardless of whose fault it was. The crew liability limit (insurance deductible) is 2000 euros, based on 6 people on a yacht, approximately 350 euros per person. For the safety of all crew members, we urge you to: 1) if you have or have had symptoms of acute respiratory infections during the last 2 weeks before the trip, do not go on this trip, we will take you on another, equivalent one; 2) if someone from your environment has or had symptoms of acute respiratory infections during the last 2 weeks before the trip, do not go on this trip, we will take you on another, equivalent trip; 3) take a COVID19 test 2-3 days before the start of the trip. You may be asymptomatic and unaware that you are capable of infecting others. In St. Petersburg, the test can be taken in the Helix, EML, or GlobusMed laboratories, it costs about 1200 rubles, the result will be in 2 days. Providing social distance on a yacht for the long term is extremely difficult. The above measures will help us all minimize the risks of infection. Thank you for your understanding and mutual respect. We are waiting for your test results the day before the start of the trip.
Itinerary
We will start in Lakhdenpokhya, visit Valaam, Sortavala, and many different skerries and islands of northern Ladoga, and finish our trip in Lakhdenpokhya
Location
Ladoga and Valaam