Kayaking on the Umbozer, trekking to the Khibiny and Lovozero tundra

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This hike is a combined one. We will not only kayak along the beautiful lake Umbozero, but also make hiking trips to the Khibiny and Lovozero tundra. The places where the hike takes place are wild and it is rare to meet fishermen or tourists here.

The hike takes place on single and double sea kayaks and is reported to the Ministry of Emergency Situations. It is also planned to apply for a hike in the Route Qualification Commission of the Sports Tourism Federation of the Murmansk region.

Location

Russia, Murmansk

from

US$ 405

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Weekends: 8am - 7pm (GMT +3)

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Tour highlights

Magnificent views of the Kola

You will find views of Khibiny, Umbozer and Lovozersk tundra

Active leisure

A combined journey for the all-round development of the body

Hiking romance

Feel the beauty of hiking by spending magnificent nights under the stars

Itinerary

Day 1 - Arrival at the starting point. Departure
We leave Murmansk at 9 a.m. (the meeting place is the Atlantic cinema), pick up the remaining participants at the Olenegorsk station and drive about 2 hours to the country fishing base in the northeastern part of Lake Umbozero.
We pack our things in hermetic bags, change clothes and go through the briefing.
We have lunch, split up into carriages and begin our journey.
Let's go along the coast to the south, and camp at night in Pesochnaya Bay.

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Day 2 - Kayaking to the mouth of the Kuftuai River
We have breakfast and go further along the Umbozer.
The goal for today is a long march of 20 kilometers to the mouth of the Kuftuai River.
Along the way we pass several rivers running down from the Lovozersk Mountains.
Pebble beaches are often formed at their mouth, where we will stop to relax and take a walk.
In the evening we set up camp and rest.

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Day 3 - Trekking on the southern slope of the Lovozero tundra
We go to the mountains — we will walk about 25 km along the southern slope of the Lovozersk tundra, climb to Lake Rayyavr, which is located in a large rock circus.
Let's enjoy the atmospheric views.

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Day 4 - Trekking to the Khibiny shore of the Umbozer
All previous days we walked along the Lovozero tundra, and the Khibiny were on the other side of the lake, and today we are moving to the Khibiny shore of the Umbozer — Lovozerye will remain on the horizon.
We move to the opposite side of the lake.
We stop at the foot of Koashkar Mountain and set up camp.

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Day 5 - Trekking in the Khibiny Mountains
In the morning we go to the Khibiny mountains.
We pass a gorge with small picturesque lakes, climb the low Koashkar mountain, from where you can see the Khibiny, Umbozer and Lovozersk tundra on the opposite side of the lake.
We return to the camp in the evening.

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Day 6 - Kayaking to Chudalukht Bay
Today we have a big crossing of 25 kilometers.
We cross Tulilukht Bay, bypass Tulinyark Cape and move to Chudalukht Bay or "Cape Litt".

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Day 7 - The way home
Here we are finishing our big Umbozer ring!
We walk about 10 km to our starting point.
We pack our bags, pack our kayaks and finish our journey.
We return by the same route: Olenegorsk station - approximately 20:00, or to Murmansk by 22:00.

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Difficulty

For any person

Accommodation

Tent

6 nights

Comfort

Basic

The tour provides accommodation in 3-4 local tents.

For those who have their own sleeping bag, mat, tent, the price is a discount of 3000 rubles/person.

For groups of 2 or more people – a discount of 1000 rubles / person.

Tour conditions

Group

up to 10 tourists

Minimum age

18 years old

Duration

7 days 6 nights

Group meets at

Russia, Murmansk

Included in price

the services of an instructor-guide;
meals on the route;
group first aid kit;
kayak transfer and transportation;
kayak rental, skirts, paddles, vest, hard hat;
rental of hermetic bags, tents, sleeping bags, mats;
public equipment for bivouac.

Paid extra

air and railway tickets to Murmansk;
you can additionally rent waterproof kayaker jackets and/or trousers from us.

It's important to know

replaceable clothes including underwear, replaceable shoes, trekking shoes are better, you need to dress in layers , the bottom layer of thermal underwear, the middle layer of fleece or wool, the top layer of the most waterproof clothes is better with a hood, hats are also better to take;
mug, bowl, spoon, knife (we can take it for you);
personal first aid kit, those medicines that you personally need;
personal hygiene products;
trekking poles;
sunglasses;
water bottle;
mosquito repellent;
towel (preferably made of microfiber fabric: absorbs well, dries quickly);
a mosquito net, a hat with a net;
sunscreen;
your own hermetic bags are welcome, but you can also rent them.

Dates and Prices

US$ 405

22 – 28 Jul 7 days 6 nights

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