5 Activities
Canyons and geysers near St. Petersburg
Starts from
Saint Petersburg
Transportation
By Car
Activities
5
Duration
9 hrs 15 min
Length
149 mi
Guide details
Starts from
Saint Petersburg
Transportation
By Car
Duration
9 hrs 15 min
Length
149 mi
- Natural Attractions
- Unusual Locations
Kirill Khomko
Travel Expert
- Capture Martian landscapes on a photo.
- Explore geysers of Gatchina.
- Climb into a grotto.
- See the ruins of a XIX century temple.
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In order to see a maximum of unusual landscapes in one day, it is not necessary to go far from home. Did you know that in the vicinity of St. Petersburg you can find geysers that gush out of the ground, quarries with the most bizarre landscapes, a steep cliff that changes color depending on the angle of sunlight and the ruins of an ancient temple in pseudo-Byzantine style. This trip will appeal to those who are looking for interesting photo locations or to experienced travelers who have already seen the most popular attractions and are hungry for new experiences.
The day will take place in the fresh air, so it is worth taking a thermos with hot tea and dressed for the weather.
The day will take place in the fresh air, so it is worth taking a thermos with hot tea and dressed for the weather.
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Categories
- Natural Attractions
- Unusual Locations
In order to see a maximum of unusual landscapes in one day, it is not necessary to go far from home. Did you know that in the vicinity of St. Petersburg you can find geysers that gush out of the ground, quarries with the most bizarre landscapes, a steep cliff that changes color depending on the angle of sunlight and the ruins of an ancient temple in pseudo-Byzantine style. This trip will appeal to those who are looking for interesting photo locations or to experienced travelers who have already seen the most popular attractions and are hungry for new experiences.
The day will take place in the fresh air, so it is worth taking a thermos with hot tea and dressed for the weather.
The day will take place in the fresh air, so it is worth taking a thermos with hot tea and dressed for the weather.
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Kirill Khomko
Travel Expert
- Capture Martian landscapes on a photo.
- Explore geysers of Gatchina.
- Climb into a grotto.
- See the ruins of a XIX century temple.
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Day Itinerary
5 Activities
Day 1
149 mi
Is there life on Mars?
Feel like astronauts exploring the Martian expanse with a walk beside the quarry, a grotto in the Devonian cliff face, springs gushing from underground and the ruins of an ancient temple.
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09:1545 min
Bushe
Most of this busy day will be spent outdoors, so it's worth eating a hearty breakfast before heading out and grabbing some coffee and pastries to snack on at some scenic spot along the way.
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39.6 mi
1 hr
11:001 hr
Volshebnyye Molochnyye Geyzery Korpikovo
Some people call the Gatchina geysers the new wonder of the world, others are skeptical, believing that the emergence of fountains that gush out of the ground is nothing more than a consequence of drilling wells.
In any case, the sight looks pretty remarkable, and that attracts fans of the unusual. If the air temperature is below zero, bizarre ice figures form next to the springs.
You reach the village Korpikovo, there on the Central Street you must turn left on the dirt road, towards the gardening. It ends at the barrier, where you can go on foot in search of geysers.
In any case, the sight looks pretty remarkable, and that attracts fans of the unusual. If the air temperature is below zero, bizarre ice figures form next to the springs.
You reach the village Korpikovo, there on the Central Street you must turn left on the dirt road, towards the gardening. It ends at the barrier, where you can go on foot in search of geysers.
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19.6 mi
50 min
13:0045 min
Elizabeth Quarry
To find yourself on Mars for free and without special training, you can visit the Elisabeth Quarry. The bizarre mountains are of artificial origin, they arose as a result of years of limestone mining. And streams of water flowing down from the tops formed the bizarre relief.
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37.8 mi
1 hr 10 min
16:0045 min
Devonskoye Obnazheniye
Another unusual location on your way is the Devonian cliff near the Lemoji River. Its height is about 30 meters, and the color of the rock changes from red to brown, depending on the light. In the steep wall of the cliff there is a small oval hollow, almost a grotto. You can get spectacular photos there for sure.
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52.6 mi
1 hr 30 min
18:151 hr 30 min
Tokyo City
A weekend trip comes to an end, and you can finish it in a cozy restaurant in Gatchina. The menu offers dishes for all tastes - from Japanese and Italian to Eastern European and Chinese cuisine. Everyone will definitely be able to choose something to their liking here.
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