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

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This hike is a real adventure! We will not only kayak along the beautiful lake Umbozero, but also make hiking trips to the Khibiny and Lovozero tundra. This trip is a great chance for real adventurers to see both mountain ranges of the Kola Peninsula at once.

The places we will pass through are characterized by wildness and desolation. Fishermen or tourists are rarely found here, which creates a special atmosphere of solitude and primevalness.

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

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Tour highlights

Magnificent views of the Kola

We will see the beautiful landscapes of Khibiny, Umbozer and Lovozersk tundra

Active leisure

Let's go on a combined journey for the comprehensive development of the soul and body

Hiking romance

We will feel the beauty of hiking, spending magnificent nights under the stars

Itinerary

Day 1 - Arrival at the starting point. Departure
We leave Murmansk at 09:00 (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 our clothes and go through the briefing.
We have lunch, split up into crews and start our kayaking trip.
We will walk along the coast to the south, and for the night we will camp in the Sandy Bay.

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Day 2 - Kayaking to the mouth of the Kuftuai River
We have breakfast and continue walking 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.
There are often pebble beaches 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 Lovozero tundra, climb to Lake Rayyavr, which is located in a large rock circus.
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 Mountains were on the other side of the lake, and today we are kayaking 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 walk to the Khibiny mountains.
We pass through a gorge with small picturesque lakes, climb the low Koashkar mountain, from where you can enjoy views of the Khibiny, Umbozer and Lovozersky 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 kayaking trip 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 finish our big Umbozer ring!
We go kayaking 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 is approximately 20:00, or to Murmansk by 22:00.

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Difficulty

Suitable for everyone

Tour organizer's comments

To participate in the tour, you need normal physical training and experience in kayaking.

Accommodation

Tent

6 nights

Comfort

Basic

The tour includes accommodation in tents.

The cost of the tour is 38900 rubles/person.

Discounts on the tour:

for those who have their own sleeping bag, mat, tent, the price is a discount of 2000 rubles.;
for groups of two or more people (please specify when booking).

Tour conditions

Group

From 6 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 specified in the program (6 breakfasts, 7 lunches, 7 dinners);
group first aid kit;
kayak transfer and transportation;
kayak, skirt, paddle rental;
public equipment for bivouac.

Paid extra

air and railway tickets to Murmansk;
rent of waterproof kayaker jackets and/or pants.

It's important to know

Sleep clothes

A set of thermal underwear — sleeping more comfortably in warm cotton, you may also need a hat, warm comfortable socks (or fleece socks)

The clothes we go kayaking in (such clothes may be wet)

On top is a kayaker jacket or a windproof/waterproof, splash—proof jacket. Under the jacket, we wear either a fleece jacket or a warming layer of another synthetic material. You can also wear the same waterproof trousers, under which there will be synthetic thermal underwear. Splash-proof jacket and trousers can be rented from us;
Dry (drysuit) or neoprene wetsuit. If it is neoprene, then ideally up to 3 mm. But we strongly recommend that you always wear a dry suit when traveling by sea — you can rent it from us;
Neoprene gloves and sneakers. If you don't have them, we will issue them;
It is worth taking a synthetic quick-drying cap with you;
Headdress (cap, panama hat, beanie).

Costume for the camp

Membrane jacket or poncho;
Trousers are membrane or quick-drying;
Thermal underwear;
T-shirt;
a "fleece" or a jacket;
A warm jacket (or a set of second warm thermal underwear for a membrane jacket);
Trekking socks 1 pair, regular socks 2-3 pairs, 1 pair warm;
The mosquito net;
Gloves;
Short rubber boots;
Trekking boots (low) or sneakers for radial exits;
The hat is warm.

It is advisable to take

Lingerie;
Swimsuit;
Sunglasses;
Personal hygiene products;
A camping towel;
Sunscreen;
Hygienic lipstick;
Mosquito and midge repellents;
A hermetic bag for the phone;
A water bottle.

Special equipment

Headlamp (for August-September);
Camera in hermetically sealed or with underwater box (optional);
Fishing rods;
A personal small first—aid kit (personal medicines, antipruritic drugs, Band-Aids, activated charcoal, enzymes - it all depends on the characteristics of your body, which you probably know) (in addition to a personal first-aid kit, there will be a group one, but it won't hurt your own);
Hand cream.

Documents (in a waterproof box or case!)

A copy of the passport and a photo on the phone, or with you in your waterproof package;
Medical insurance policy;
Money for unforeseen expenses.

Dates and Prices

$480

2 – 8 Aug 7 days 6 nights

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Reviews

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Albina Rastorgueva

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23 Jan, 2025

Everything was organized perfectly!

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Andrey

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22 Jan, 2025

The tour managers, Ekaterina and Olga, are true professionals! The trip was an absolute success!!!
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Elena

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1 Nov, 2024

Everything is well organized: meetings, transfers, accommodation, meals—everything has been thought of.

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