Russian Fjords: kayaking to Liinahamari and Long Gap in Murmansk region

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Do you dream of escaping from the hustle and bustle of the city to a place where nature dictates the rules? We invite you to a tour for those who are not afraid of splashing, appreciate the pristine beauty and are looking for a real hiking romance.

You will find the picturesque Long Gap fjord, a radial walk, the atmospheric Ambar lip and the magic of the northern landscapes. Are you ready to test yourself and reboot? Then go ahead!

To participate in the tour, you need a pass, which must be issued at least 30 days in advance.

Location

Russia, Murmansk

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

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Tour highlights

The mysterious Fjord

Discover the beauty of the picturesque Long Gap fjord

Camping romance

Arrange a day out with a sauna and a radial walk around the neighborhood

Impressive views

Appreciate the beauty of nature, which is able to delight with a variety of colors

Itinerary

Day 1 - Murmansk — Liinakhamari — German Peninsula
The start of the journey. We are leaving the city of Murmansk.
09:00 The participants need to arrive at the base (Kola) to leave unnecessary things, pack their belongings and try on a dry suit, sneakers, etc.
Then, at about 10:30, the transfer starts from the base to the start of the route in the village of Liinahamari.
13:30-14:00 Arrival at the starting point of the route – packing, briefing, fitting of equipment, lunch.
Going out on the water at about 16:00.
On this day, we will walk 12 km and spend the night behind the German Peninsula.

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Day 2 - German Peninsula — Long Gap Fjord
In the morning, after breakfast, we will set off from the German Peninsula along the rocky coast to the Long Gap fjord.
On this day we will walk 12 km.

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Day 3 - The diary. Sauna and radial walk
We're going to have a day out on this day.
Sauna, radial walk through the surroundings, full of history.
This day is also a backup day in case of bad weather, and the day may happen on another day.

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Day 4 - German Peninsula — Ambarnaya Bay
In the morning, after breakfast, we will head east, back to the German Peninsula, walk around it and pass into Ambarnaya Bay.
On this day we will walk 24 km.

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Day 5 - Liinakhamari — Murmansk
After breakfast, we will drive to Liinakhamari, where a car will pick us up and take us to the city of Murmansk (to the base in the city of Cola, if you had any things left at the base).
On this day we will walk 15 km.

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Difficulty

Suitable for everyone

Tour organizer's comments

To participate in the tour, you need experience of sea kayaking and overnight stays in a tent camp, normal physical fitness, no contraindications to kayaking, and a willingness for adventure and camping romance. The length is 63 km.

Accommodation

Tent

4 nights

Comfort

Basic

The tour includes accommodation in tents.

The cost of the tour is 52,600 rubles/person.

Discounts on the tour:

if you have your own rug – 100 rubles, sleeping bag – 300 rubles, tent – 400 rubles.;
for groups of 3 people or more (please specify when booking).

Tour conditions

Group

From 5 to 12 tourists

Minimum age

18 years old

Duration

5 days 4 nights

Group meets at

Russia, Murmansk

Included in price

instructor-guide services;
meals on the route (three meals a day);
group first aid kit;
group transfer and kayak transportation;
kayak, skirt, and paddle rentals;
public bivouac equipment (burners, pots, gas, sauna, tent);
satellite phone or tracker, walkie-talkies;
guide's life belt, pumps;
hermetic bags of 20 liters, 2-3 pieces per person.

Paid extra

air and railway tickets to Murmansk and back;
meals outside the program.
rent of a dry suit – 3000 rubles (optional).

It's important to know

When traveling by kayak, we pack all our belongings in small air bags (20 liters) and then into the cockpits of the kayaks. Therefore, although things may not be the most ultralight, they should not be bulky.

1. Parking equipment:

A backpack (18-20 liters) without a frame (!), which will allow you to go on a one-day radial hike. At the same time, you can come with another bag and put your belongings in hermetic bags.;
A mat and a sleeping bag (comfort 0C and below) — if your own. If not, then the equipment is included in the price.
tent — with the possibility to lay out separate racks and fabric. If not, then the equipment is included in the price.;
the tourist seat;
personal tableware (KLMN) is not bulky, ideally it is collapsible.

2. Sleep clothes:

a set of thermal underwear – it's more comfortable to sleep in warm cotton, you may also need a hat, warm comfortable socks (or fleece socks);

The clothes we go kayaking in. Such clothes can be wet.

on top is a kayaker jacket or a windproof/rainproof, splash-proof jacket. Under the jacket, we wear either a fleece jacket or an insulating layer made of another synthetic material. You can also wear the same waterproof trousers with synthetic thermal underwear underneath. Splash-proof jacket and trousers can be rented from us.;
dry or neoprene wetsuit. If it's neoprene, then ideally up to 3 mm. We strongly recommend that you always wear a dry suit when traveling by sea — you can rent from us;
neoprene gloves and sneakers. If you don't have them, we'll give them to you.;
It is worth taking a synthetic quick-drying cap with you.;
headdress (cap, panama hat, beanie);
costume for the camp;
membrane jacket or poncho;
membrane trousers, or quick-drying;
thermal underwear;
T-shirt;
"fleece" or 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;
next door;
gloves;
short rubber boots;
trekking boots (low-rise) or running shoes for radial exits;
the hat is warm.

3. We recommend taking with you:

lingerie;
swimsuit;
sunglasses;
personal hygiene products;
camping towel;
sunscreen;
hygienic lipstick;
mosquito and midge repellents;
a bag for your phone;
water bottle;

4. Special equipment:

head lamp (for August-September);
the camera is hermetically packed or with an 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 to have your own.
hand cream;

5. Documents (in a waterproof box or case!):

a copy of your passport and a photo on your phone, or with you in your waterproof packaging;
medical insurance policy;
money for unexpected expenses.

Dates and Prices

$725

15 – 19 Jul 5 days 4 nights

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Albina Rastorgueva

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23 Jan, 2025

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Everything was organized perfectly!