Vivid, unforgettable, breathtaking impressions! 

The trip will be devoted to exploring the passes, snowmobile ascents to the peaks, racing through mountain valleys and getting acquainted with the original life of the indigenous peoples of the North. 

You will see the Lovozero tundra, endless snow-covered expanses, places untouched by civilization and the White Sea covered with ice hummocks. 

All participants of the tour receive commemorative diplomas and souvenirs.

The tour was awarded a prize in the regional government competition "The best tourist route".

Location

Murmansk region, Apatity
from
$1,818
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Duration
6 Days
5 Nights
Departures
  • Group departures
    • Dates for next season
    • 8 – 13 February, 2025
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Accommodation
  • Guest House
    4 nights
Comfort
  • Basic+
Difficulty
Moderate
Involves moderate physical activity
Group
Up to 8 people
Minimum age
18 years old
Group meet at
Murmansk region, Apatity
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Weekdays: 8am - 8pm
Weekends: 8am - 7pm (GMT +3)
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Tour highlights

Mountain drive in Khibiny
Take an exciting ride through the passes and peaks of the largest mountain range of the Kola Peninsula
Places untouched by civilization
Admire the wild nature and the vast expanses
Ethnic immersion
Get to know the life of indigenous peoples and the tastes of unique northern dishes
Winter fishing
Enjoy the silence and grandeur of nature, where every catch is a trophy of your northern adventure
The Magic of the Northern Lights
With good visibility, you will try to catch a unique natural phenomenon
Unusual buildings
You will see a church built in 1674 "without a single nail"

Itinerary

  • Day 1 - Snowmobile route to the northern part of Khibiny

    08:24 arrival by train No. 016A Moscow — Murmansk. Meeting of participants at the railway station in Apatity.

    Transfer to Kirovsk.

    Breakfast in the cafe.

    Instruction, snowmobile driving training, acquaintance with guides.

    Snowmobile start in the direction of the Kuelporr hotel (northern part of Khibiny).

    Lunch at the hotel.

    Snowmobile route through several mountain passes. The best opportunity to get excellent snowmobile driving practice.

    Supper.

    Accommodation for 2-3 people in a room with in-room amenities.

    A day trip on snowmobiles is 60-70 km.
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  • Day 2 - Snowmobile start in the direction of Lake. Umbozero
  • Day 3 - A route through the untouched landscapes of the central part of the Kola Peninsula
  • Day 4 - Krasnoshchelye
  • Day 5 - Crossing the Arctic Circle
  • Day 6 - Varzuga Village Tour
Difficulty
Involves moderate physical activity

Accommodation

Accommodation
  • Guest House
    4 nights
Comfort
  • Basic+

The tour provides accommodation: hotels and guest houses, overnight on linen, clean and cozy. Kuelporr, Yulinskaya Salma, Krasnoshchelye, guest house in Varzuga.

The cost of the tour for 1 person on a snowmobile is 186,000 rubles.

The discount for those who go on tour again is 5%.

Cuelporr or Yulinskaya Salma or 4 nights
Cuelporr

The Kuelporr Hotel is located in the north of Khibiny in a picturesque valley on the banks of the Kuniyok River. 

In winter, the guest house can be reached by snowmobile or skiing. The Kuelporr Guest House is a modern one–storey building with an attic. 

Large hall with fireplace. Electricity, hot water.

2-bed rooms with amenities (shower, toilet, equipment dryer) in the room. 

6-bed rooms (shower, toilet on the floor). 

There is a mobile connection. Internet is available for an additional fee. 

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Yulinskaya Salma
Yulinskaya Salma Guest house is a comfortable house with all amenities, accommodation for 2-3 people in a room, bathrooms on the floor. 
 
It is cozy here, delicious homemade food, friendly staff, excellent sauna. 
 
There is a mobile connection (Megafon and MTS).
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Krasnoshchelye
Krasnoshchelye Guest House is located on the outskirts of Krasnoshchelye village, surrounded by a pine forest. 
 
  • accommodation for 3 people in a room. It's warm, clean and cozy. Shared living room with TV;
  • excellent local cuisine;
  • day toilet on the street, night toilet in the house, washbasin in the house;
  • a hot large bathhouse of local design is a combined steam and washing compartment.
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Varzuga

A small log outhouse next to the master's house. 

Accommodation for 2-3 people in a room. 

The toilet is cold outside or warm in the owners' house. 

There is a sauna. 

The house stands on a hill above the village. From here you can enjoy a beautiful view of Varzuga and all the famous Varzuga churches.

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Tour conditions

Group
up to 8 tourists
Minimum age
18 years old
Duration
6 days 5 nights
Group meets at
Murmansk region, Apatity

Included in price

  • accommodation in guest houses;
  • meals specified in the program;
  • local transfers;
  • transfer to the railway station and hotels;
  • Lynx 59 Ranger 600 ACE, Lynx 49 Ranger 600 ACE snowmobile rental;
  • fuels and lubricants;
  • rent a jumpsuit, helmet, balaclava, special boots.

Paid extra

  • air and railway tickets to Apatity and back from Murmansk/Kandalaksha/ Kirovsk.

It's important to know

Personal equipment you need for the tour

Clothes for a snowmobile expedition:

  • T-shirts, underwear, H.B. socks;
  • thermal underwear made of thin polartek;
  • sweatpants made of thick polartek (fleece), a sweatshirt made of thick fleece, preferably with a "throat" or a sweatshirt or a thick sweater;
  • a down sweater (thin single-layer down jacket) under a jumpsuit or a down jacket on top of a jumpsuit in case of severe cold weather. You can use a ski jacket or a jumpsuit;
  • sweatpants for staying in guest houses;
  • thick wool socks 2 pairs, one pair of thermal socks, also thick;
  • ski gloves + fleece gloves;
  • ski cap, if available – your own balaclava, if not – provided;
  • the scarf is warm, if there is a windproof mask on the face. The balaclavas provided by the organizers cover the face well from the cold, but we recommend having additional protection;
  • downy climbing slippers (highly recommended), rubber slippers for the bath, a personal bath towel, are provided in almost all guest houses, but it is advisable to have your own;
  • if you know that your lower back is stiffening, then take something warming with you (scarf, handkerchief);
  • personal hygiene kit (brush, paste, etc.);
  • cold face cream;
  • personal first aid kit (if there is a need for special medicines);
  • ski mask – worn on top of the helmet (the combination of helmet and ski mask is most optimal for long-distance snowmobile trips);
    sunglasses;
  • a small (up to 30 liters) shoulder backpack helps to keep your back warm, in addition, you can put small items you need on the road in it;
  • You can take your own small thermos flasks for tea;
  • chocolates, nuts, sweets are also often not superfluous.

Don't forget! take a sleeping bag with you for an overnight stay at the Kanevka guest house. The sleeping bag can be thin. Items must be packed in a bag, backpack, or in a trunk with a volume of no more than 60 liters. Suitcases are prohibited.

You will be provided with:

  • a jumpsuit made of thick fabric with a single-layer sintepon lining;
  • 2 balaclavas – thin and thick;
  • helmet with a double–glazed visor - if you have a large head, focus on this;
  • snowmobile boots with felt liner;
  • mittens with fur of the "fur coat" type in case of very severe cold weather.

Please note! Glasses are not allowed on the route – they immediately sweat and freeze. Use contact lenses or special ski goggles with diopters. The organizers will not be able to provide such equipment.

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Dates and Prices

  • $1,818
    8 – 13 Feb, 2025 6 days 5 nights
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