Private Day Trip by Helicopter to Valaam Monastery from St Petersburg

1 day
Private
Full Day
About this activity
Visit Valaam Monastery, the most important religious site in Russia.

  • 9:30am: - Pickup from your hotel and transport to the airport with a professional driver
  • 10am: - Set off from Pulkovo airport for the 1-hour flight by helicopter to Valaam. You’ll pass over one of the most beautiful cities in the world - the magnificent St Petersburg. You'll also see the legendary Neva Water area and Ladoga itself. And finally get your camera ready for stunning bird’s-eye views of the Valaam archipelago
  • 11am - 1pm: - Excursion to the "Central Estate" of Valaam Monastery
  • 1pm - 2pm: - Lunch in Valaam Monastery's refectory
  • 2pm - 3pm. - Excursion to Nikolsky skit
  • 3:30pm - 4:30pm: - Flight back to St Petersburg's Pulkovo airport by helicopter.
  • 4:30pm - 5:30pm - Driver will take you back to your hotel in St Petersburg

Please note: exact timings subject to change depending on traffic and other external factors

Included
  • Airport taxes
  • All taxes, fees and fuel surcharges
  • Entrance fees
  • Lunch
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off by private vehicle
  • Helicopter tour
  • Private tour
Not included
  • Additional food and drinks, unless specified
  • Gratuities (optional)
  • DVD (available to purchase)
  • Souvenir photos (available to purchase)
Additional
  • Confirmation will be received within 48 hours of booking, subject to availability
  • A minimum of 10 people are required to book
  • A moderate amount of walking is involved
  • Children must be accompanied by an adult
  • A maximum of 19 people per booking (including children/infants)
  • All passenger weights MUST be advised at time of booking
  • This tour as a shore excursion: additional payment $100USD for blanket visa and round-trip private transfer cruise ship - tour attractions - cruise ship ($100 USD for all the travelers, not per person). Minimum 10 travelers required. Details needed for blanket visa: passport name, number, date of birth and country for all the passengers. Please send them shortly after the booking. Booking should be made at least 7 days before the ship arrival date.
Features
Tourism
100% Original
95% Cultural
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