Sami holidays. Snowmobile Ethnic Tour

A wonderful first expedition experience for those who already know what a snowmobile is, but have never set off on a real northern trip on it.

You will get acquainted with the amazing nature, observe the Aurora borealis, communicate with reindeer, ice fishing, visit the sacred lake Seydozero, sauna with swimming in the snow, national Sami cuisine. This tour is perfect for relaxing with family or friends, and accommodation in a comfortable house with all amenities on the shores of Lake Lovozero and a beautiful view of the Lovozero tundra will complement your adventure.

Additional dates are possible for groups of 5 people or more by appointment.

Location

Murmansk region, Apatity
$1,654
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Duration
3 days
2 nights
Departures
15 - 17 Jan, 2027
22 - 24 Jan, 2027
29 - 31 Jan, 2027
5 - 7 Feb, 2027
12 - 14 Feb, 2027
20 - 22 Feb, 2027
26 - 28 Feb, 2027
6 - 8 Mar, 2027
Accommodation
  • Guest House
    2 nights
Comfort
  • Basic+
Difficulty
Moderate
Involves moderate physical activity
Group
From 4 to 10 tourists
Minimum age
12 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

Bright colors
Get the opportunity to see a unique natural phenomenon — the Northern Lights
Furry friends
Get to know the wonderful deer that you can touch, pet and feed.
Picturesque expanses
Appreciate the beauty of the amazing nature of Russian Lapland

Itinerary

  • Day 1 - Arrival. Kirovsk — Umbozersky pass. Lake Umbozero. Lake Lovozero

    It is recommended to arrive by plane the day before, by train there are options for arrival on the first day of the tour (discussed at the time of booking).

    Meeting of guests in Apatity, breakfast in a cafe.

    Equipment, instruction on driving snowmobiles.

    Departure along the route: Kirovsk — Umbozersky pass, Lake Umbozero, Lake Lovozero.

    The daily route is about 130 km.

    On this day, participants will have to overcome the passes of the Khibiny mountain range, drive through a fabulous forest and frozen lake systems.

    No trace of civilization along the way.

    Accommodation in the guest house Yulinskaya Salma.

    Supper.

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  • Day 2 - Lake Seydozero. Fishing on Lake Lovozero. Dog sledding
  • Day 3 - Mount Mannelah and the Partomchorr pass. Departure
Difficulty
Involves moderate physical activity

Accommodation

Accommodation
  • Guest House
    2 nights
Comfort
  • Basic+

The tour includes accommodation in the guest house Yulinskaya Salma.

The cost of the tour for 1 person is 120,000 rubles.

Additional dates are possible for groups of 5 people or more by appointment.

5% discount for repeat visitors.

Guest House 2 nights
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Tour conditions

Group
From 4 to 10 tourists
Minimum age
12 years old
Duration
3 days 2 nights
Group meets at
Murmansk region, Apatity

Included in price

  • meeting and seeing off;
  • meals specified in the program;
  • habitation;
  • bathhouse;
  • reindeer and dog riding;
  • Lynx snowmobiles and equipment rental.

Paid extra

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

It's important to know

Personal equipment you need for the tour
  • T-shirts, underwear, cotton 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 normal 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 there is – your balaclava, if not – we provide;
  • 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 (almost everywhere in guest houses they provide, but it is advisable to have your own;
  • if you know that your lower back is stiffening, then take with you something warming like a scarf, shawl;
  • 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;
  • some participants of our tours recommend taking their own small thermoses for tea, it happens that someone does not have enough to drink on the route;
  • sweets, nuts, and sweets are also often not superfluous.

Items must be packed in a bag or backpack, or in a trunk with a volume of no more than 60 liters. Suitcases are prohibited.

Equipment provided:

  • 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 our attention on this;
  • snowmobile boots with felt liner;
  • mittens with fur of the "fur coat" type in case of very severe cold weather.
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Dates and Prices

  • $1,654
    15 – 17 Jan, 2027 3 days 2 nights
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  • $1,654
    22 – 24 Jan, 2027 3 days 2 nights
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  • $1,654
    29 – 31 Jan, 2027 3 days 2 nights
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  • $1,654
    5 – 7 Feb, 2027 3 days 2 nights
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  • $1,654
    12 – 14 Feb, 2027 3 days 2 nights
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