New Year in Krasnoshchelye on the Kola Peninsula

We invite you to celebrate the New Year in the village of Krasnoshchelye, which is located far from noisy cities. Two northern nationalities, the Sami and Komi, coexist here in harmony.

The village of Krasnoshchelye, which means "Red Shores" in Komi, stretches along the banks of the famous Semuzhya river Ponoy. After visiting here, you will be able to plunge into the atmosphere of the New Year holiday, get acquainted with the customs and traditions of the northern peoples, listen to their songs, play their games and enjoy national dishes made from eco-friendly and natural products.

The path to Krasnoshchel runs through the snow-covered expanses of the Kola Peninsula, which in itself is an adventure. However, it's worth it, because at the end of the journey you will find the warmth of the hearth and a warm welcome.

Location

Olenegorsk / Murmansk
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$1,141
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Duration
5 Days
4 Nights
Departures
  • Group departures
    • 30 December, 2024 – 3 January, 2025
    • Dates for next season
    • 4 – 8 January, 2025
    • 8 – 12 January, 2025
or
Accommodation
  • Guest House
    4 nights
Comfort
  • Basic+
Difficulty
Easy
Suitable for everyone
Group
Up to 8 people
Minimum age
6 years old
Group meet at
Olenegorsk / Murmansk
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Weekends: 8am - 7pm (GMT +3)
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Tour highlights

An unusual New Year
Meet the coming year at the Christmas tree with folk games and round dances
Ice fishing
Conquer the vast expanses of the North, with lunch by the campfire and the stories of local fishermen
Away from the bustling cities
Take a break from the frenzied rhythm of life in a quiet, peaceful place and take a steam bath in the sauna
A fascinating natural phenomenon
Try to catch the incredible northern lights
The furry inhabitants of the North
You will be able to make friends with beautiful and powerful reindeer

Itinerary

  • Day 1 - Meeting and transfer to Krasnoshchelye via Lovozero village

    Morning arrival by train at the Olenegorsk railway station (no later than 13:30) or at Murmansk airport (no later than 11:00).

    Meeting and transfer to the village of Lovozero, where you will be offered a lunch of national cuisine.

    After lunch, a brief briefing, packing of luggage (hand luggage) and departure to the route in a double covered sleigh behind a snowmobile.

    On the lakes behind the village of Lovozero, we will stop near the plague of the Komi family.

    The hospitable hosts will offer fragrant tundra tea and introduce you to fluffy reindeer.

    Departure from Lovozero village no later than 15:00. There will be rest stops and photo/video shooting along the way.

    The route passes through the forest and tundra, through frozen lakes and swamps.

    Upon arrival in Krasnoshchelye, accommodation in a guest house.

    Dinner of traditional Northern dishes is served in a retro hut near the guest house.

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  • Day 2 - Museum "Vazhya Olom", sauna, national competitions, New Year's Eve
  • Day 3 - Ice fishing, pancake gatherings
  • Day 4 - Krasnoshchelye city tour, ethnocultural center
  • Day 5 - Departure
Difficulty
Suitable for everyone

Accommodation

Accommodation
  • Guest House
    4 nights
Comfort
  • Basic+

The tour provides accommodation for 4 nights in a guest house in the village of Krasnoshchelye. 2-, 3- and 4-bed accommodation is possible.

The cost of the tour is 110,000 rubles/person.

Discount for a child under 10 years old (inclusive) — 25,000 rubles/person.

Guest house in Krasnoshchelye village 4 nights

3 bedrooms and a living room with wood-burning stoves. 

One of the rooms has 2 wide beds and one 2-tier, heated washbasin. The other two rooms have two 2–tier beds and a washbasin.

A rustic toilet on the street (there is a night room in the house), a sauna on the territory of the house. The heating is stove-based.

Electricity is 220 watts, from 6 a.m. to 12 a.m. During the holidays, the electricity is not turned off at night.

Mobile communication is only "MegaFon". There is no Internet connection.

Outdoor toilet, washbasin with warm water in the house.

Bath 2-3 times.

All rooms are carefully and lovingly equipped, the houses are clean and cozy.   

Tour conditions

Group
up to 8 tourists
Minimum age
6 years old
Duration
5 days 4 nights
Group meets at
Olenegorsk / Murmansk

Included in price

  • accommodation for 4 nights in a guest house in the village of Krasnoshchelye (2-, 3- or 4-bed accommodation);
  • meals specified in the tour program (4 breakfasts, 5 lunches, 3 dinners + pancake gatherings);
  • transfer from Murmansk (or Olenegorsk) to Lovozero village and back;
  • transportation from the village of Lovozero to the village of Krasnoshchelye by sleigh behind a snowmobile and back;
  • all activities and excursions indicated in the program.

Paid extra

  • air and railway tickets to Murmansk and back;
  • meals not specified in the tour program.

It's important to know

Personal equipment you need for the tour

You can take a bag weighing no more than 15 kg with you. 

Do not take food with you — they feed you "for slaughter" in Krasnoshchelye. 

A reasonable amount of alcohol is welcome.

The optimal set of clothes:

  • thermal underwear;
  • warm pants;
  • sweater, down jacket;
  • a warm hat;
  • windproof mask;
  • ski goggles;
  • warm thick mittens;
  • boots or boots. 

It is recommended to take 3-4 pairs of self-warming insoles and inserts in mittens. 

In case of frosty weather, take a greasy cream with you. It can be useful for fishing.

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