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A grandiose multi-day expedition from the north to the south of the Kola Peninsula and back. You will ride a snowmobile for a total of almost a thousand kilometers along forest roads, frozen lakes and rivers, reindeer herders' paths, through tundra, taiga and mountain passes. The route is bright, capacious, giving the opportunity to see the most remote untrodden corners and the protected nature of the Kola Region, the beauty of Khibiny, fields of untouched virgin snow and pristine mountain landscapes. Six days of incredible emotions and frenzied adrenaline in the heart of Kola.

Location

Murmansk

Itinerary

Day 1 - Kildinskoye Lake - forest tundra of the Kola Peninsula - Verkhnetulomsky settlement
8.45-9.00 transfer picks up the group at the main entrance of the Azimut Hotel. The guides meet you at the Krechet restaurant (the starting point can be changed). Familiarization with equipment, instruction, selection of equipment Start - panorama of the waking city from the ski slope - lake Kildinskoye - forest tundra of the Kola Peninsula - Verkhnetulomsky settlement Accommodation at the Comfort base, dinner, sauna (optional)
Day 2 - We make our way by forest roads into the very wilderness of the Kola Peninsula
Breakfast By Forest roads we make our way to the very wilderness of the Kola Peninsula Accommodation at the base of "Vuva", dinner, sauna (optional)
Day 3 - A full day of skiing in the vicinity of the base “Vuva”
Breakfast Route: A full day of skiing in the vicinity of the base “Wuva”, training in deep snow. Almost no one, even those with experience riding snowmobiles in their regions, has any idea where they fit in... the first day usually hits like a hammer on the head. But there is nothing to do, the money has been paid, friends are waiting for news at the finish line, and the base of "Wuva" is, as if on purpose, a hundred km from any civilization… We specially planned the second day as a team-building day, because without becoming a team, this route cannot be passed. There is also an incentive - an attempt to climb to the top of the Tuadash tundra, where in good weather there is a telephone connection (via Finnish roaming) so that you can shout into the phone to someone: “I'm in hell! Take me away from here!!!...” :D And then enjoy the views, go down, have a snack, have fun discussing the steps of the climb and slowly and confidently roll towards the base, to dinner and a bath… Dinner, sauna (optional)
Day 4 - The base of Wuva - forest glades and lakes in the direction of Kovdor - turn off to the cascade of the Pireng lakes - lakes to the base of Pirenga
Breakfast, liberation of houses Route: Vuvabase - forest glades and lakes towards Kovdor - turn off to the cascade of the Pirengsky lakes - lakes to the Pirenga base Accommodation at the base, dinner, sauna (optional)
Day 5 - Pirenga - Bearish Corner
Breakfast, room release Route: Pirenga - Lake Imandra (the largest on the Kola Peninsula) - we follow past the Kola NPP - Ekostrovsky Strait - art. Imandra - the beginning of the journey through the center of the Khibiny massif - Kuelporr base - the center of the Khibiny massif - Umbozersky pass - taiga of the Kola - Lake Umbozero - past the Lovozersk tundra to Lake Lovozero - Bear corner Accommodation, dinner, sauna (optional)
Day 6 - Lake Lovozero - Mount Kildinvydt
Breakfast, liberation of guest houses Route: Lake Lovozero - we go to the tundra, we go "winter road" (winter way) reindeer herders - lake Chudzyavr - mount Doubtenash - mount Maitmanyvydt - Mount Kildinvydt - territory of the restaurant "Krechet" Murmansk Dinner optional

Difficulty

Does not require specific skills, but one must be in good health

Accommodation

Comfort

Basic+

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DAY 1

Uyut campsite, Verkhnetulomsky village

2-3-bed rooms in a building with central heating ;
There are rooms with a 2-bed;
shower, toilet in the room;
Wi-Fi in the public area;
dining room;
bathhouse ;
there is a mobile connection.

DAY 2, 3

Wuva campsite in the taiga wilderness

2-3-bed rooms in cottages with stove heating ;
there are rooms with 2 double beds;
the washbasin in the cottage;
outdoor toilet;
dining room;
sauna (no shower);
there is no mobile connection or Internet.

DAY 4

Pirenga camp site

2-3-bed rooms in the cottage or rooms in the building, central heating;
there are rooms with 2 double beds;
shower, toilet in the room or on the floor;
Wi-Fi, TV;
dining room;
sauna (or sauna with a swimming pool);
there is a mobile connection.

DAY 5

the campsite Bear corner on the island.Lovozero

2-5-bed rooms in a cottage with stove heating;
outdoor amenities;
breakfast and dinner in the Sami plague with an open hearth;
sauna (no shower);
there is a mobile connection.

nutrition

Delicious homemade meals at camp sites and a hearty snack on the route:

breakfast in the cafe: scrambled eggs, porridge, tea, coffee;
lunch on the route: hot chicken broth, meat and cheese cuts, lard, onion, garlic, pickles, chocolate, tea;
dinner: soup, meat/fish with side dish, tea, coffee;
Fresh local delicacies are also available for the evening.

Tour conditions

Group

up to 10 tourists

Minimum age

18 years old

Duration

6 days 5 nights

Group meets at

Murmansk

Included in price

6-day expedition program;
rent a BRP Lyx 49 Ranger ACE snowmobile;
warm snowmobile equipment (overalls, boots, gloves, helmet, balaclava);
accompanied by guides with many years of experience;
accommodation at the tourist base;
3 meals a day (breakfast and dinner at the base, lunch on the route, except breakfast on the day of arrival and dinner on the day of departure);
transfers according to the program.

Paid extra

airport - Murmansk - airport transfer (approx. 700 rubles. one way);
overnight at the Murmansk hotel before the tour;
a visit to the sauna at the campsite (2000r./hour per group);
local delicacies, alcohol.

It's important to know

We have chosen the best and most reliable equipment for you - BRP Lynx 49 Ranger 600 ACE snowmobiles

- ultralight and powerful snowmobile;

- excellent maneuverability and safety for beginners;

- 4-stroke engine - purrs like a kitten and does not smell of gasoline!;

- convenient 2-seater boarding;

- heated steering wheel handles;

- easy button launch;

- Ideal for both deep snow and climbing mountain slopes.

Before the tour, we will select warm snowmobile equipment for you (made in Finland), which will protect you during the journey:

- overalls;

- boots;

- gloves/ mittens;

- helmet for your safety;

- balaclava.

The Big Kola Ring