Snowmobile expedition from the White Sea to the Barents Sea

This expedition was created as a result of a series of trial exploration routes through the most remote and beautiful places of the Kola Peninsula. An epic and geographically interesting route. 

During this difficult journey, you will be able to see the harsh deserted tundra of the Arctic coast, get acquainted with the living conditions and way of life of the Kola reindeer herders, feel the life of the village of Krasnoshchelye, cut off from civilization in the very center of the peninsula.

Location

Murmansk region, Kirovsk
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$1,710
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Duration
5 Days
4 Nights
Departures
  • Group departures
or
Accommodation
  • Guest House
    4 nights
Comfort
  • Basic+
Difficulty
Challenging
Does not require specific skills, but one must be in good health
Group
Up to 8 people
Minimum age
18 years old
Group meet at
Murmansk region, Kirovsk
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Weekdays: 8am - 8pm
Weekends: 8am - 7pm (GMT +3)
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Tour highlights

The Aurora Borealis
Overnight stays are great locations for observing the northern Lights
The energy of the seashores
You will see the White Sea covered with ice hummocks at the beginning of the journey, the Barents Sea, which never freezes, at the end of the expedition
Ethnic immersion
Get acquainted with the life of the Kola reindeer herders and the life of a village cut off from civilization

Itinerary

  • Day 1 - Meeting. Departure on the ice of the Varzuga River to the shore of the White Sea

    Meeting guests in Kirovsk or at the railway station in Kandalaksha, transfer to Varzuga. 

    Accommodation at the hotel, lunch, radial departure on the ice of the Varzuga River to the shore of the White Sea, inspection of the village of Kuzomen. 

    A walk along Varzuga, an inspection of ancient wooden temples, a visit to the village shop. 

    Dinner, rest

    The route of the day is about 40 km on snowmobiles.

    You can fly to Apatity or Murmansk on the eve of the tour. In this case, a transfer from the airport to the hotel is provided for an additional fee, you book the hotel in Kirovsk yourself. Early in the morning we will pick you up from Kirovsk to the starting point.

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  • Day 2 - The route towards the village of Krasnoshchelye
  • Day 3 - The Cave Mountain Range and the Semiostrovie Reindeer herding brigade
  • Day 4 - Sandy Bay. Walking on the beach, exploring the rocks, animal watching
  • Day 5 - The coast of the Barents Sea. Departure
Difficulty
Does not require specific skills, but one must be in good health
Tour organizer's comments

We recommend this route to people with snowmobile travel experience.

Accommodation

Accommodation
  • Guest House
    4 nights
Comfort
  • Basic+

The tour provides accommodation in guest houses Rynda, Polmas, Krasnoshchelye, Varzuga.

The cost of the tour is 175 000 rubles/person.

"Rynda" 1 night

The Rynda Guest House is a fly fishing base. It is located near the mouth of the Rynda River, which flows into the Barents Sea. A family permanently resides at the base.

Accommodation of guests in rooms for 2-3 people. The toilet is in a separate building, cold. A good hot bath, delicious food. There is no mobile connection.

The nearest settlement is about 50 km away by snowmobile or helicopter.

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Krasnoshchelye 1 night
"Polmas" 1 night
"Varzuga" 1 night

Tour conditions

Group
up to 8 tourists
Minimum age
18 years old
Duration
5 days 4 nights
Group meets at
Murmansk region, Kirovsk

Included in price

  • local transfers;
  • rent of Lynx 59, 49 Ranger 600 Ace fuel snowmobiles;
  • rent of overalls, helmet, special boots;
  • hotel accommodation;
  • meals according to the program:
    • Day 1 — lunch, dinner;
    • Day 2 — breakfast, dinner, field lunch (thermoses, sandwiches, slices);
    • Day 3 — breakfast, dinner, field lunch (thermoses, sandwiches, slices);
    • Day 4 — breakfast, dinner, field lunch (thermoses, sandwiches, slices);
    • Day 5 — breakfast, dinner in a cafe, field lunch (thermoses, sandwiches, sliced).

Paid extra

  • air and railway tickets to Kandalaksha / Kirovsk and back from Kirovsk;
  • transfers on the eve of the tour (if necessary).

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.
  • 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 — they are provided almost everywhere in guest houses, 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;
  • chocolates, nuts, 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.

We provide:

  • 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.

Attention! If you have poor eyesight. 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 you with such equipment.

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