Private Day Trip by Helicopter to Valaam Monastery from St Petersburg

Sightseeing  :  Russian Federation  :  St Petersburg  :  St Petersburg  :  Helicopter Tours

Experience the amazing Valaam Archipelago beauty on this day trip by helicopter from St Petersburg. There is no faster way to get Valaam Island than by helicopter! You'll fly over one of the most beautiful cities in the world - St Petersburg also known as the "Nothern Venice". Don't miss out on the only truly speedy way to appreciate Valaam Monastery's beauty - by helicopter. Its peaceful beauty and quiet spaces for reflection have drawn visitors to its gates since it first opened to tourists. During your visit you will see the chapel of Valaam's mother of God icon, Spaso-Preobrazhensky Cathedral, Nikolsky skit founded in the XIX century and enjoy a lunch in a local dining room at the Valaam Monastery. This Monastery has been granted many rights and privileges by various emperors and priests and was once the center of power in the region, solidifying its place in history.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