Winter trip to Krasnoshchelye

Krasnoshchelye village is the place of residence of two northern nationalities of the Kola Peninsula: Sami and Komi. The Kola Sami and Komi-Izhemtsy, by chance, found themselves in close contact between their nationalities and in relative isolation from other northern peoples, formed noticeable differences in national costume, traditions, folklore. Traveling through the snowy expanses of the Arctic is in itself an exciting adventure, especially when the warmth of the hearth and a warm welcome awaits at the end of the journey

The advantages of this trip:

  • we will visit an amazing place in the Far North;
  • let's look at the performances of folklore groups of the northern nationalities of the Kola Peninsula;
  • let's get acquainted with the revived customs and traditions of the northern peoples, listen to their songs;
  • we will see a unique natural phenomenon – the northern Lights;
  • let's try national dishes made from eco-friendly and natural products.

The tour is also held on convenient dates upon request for groups of 6 people or more, the period is from January to the end of March.

Location

Murmansk
from
$784
+ tickets to the starting point of the tour
No need to pay now
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
  • Hotel
    4 nights
Comfort
  • Basic+
Difficulty
Easy
Suitable for everyone
Group
Up to 50 people
Minimum age
16 years old
Group meet at
Murmansk
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Weekdays: 8am - 8pm
Weekends: 8am - 7pm (GMT +3)
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Itinerary

  • Day 1 - Meeting and transportation to Lovozero village

    Morning arrival by train to Olenegorsk railway station or Murmansk airport.

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

    After lunch, a brief briefing, packing of luggage, changing into warm clothes: a scoop, felt boots, mittens, fur coats.

    Boarding the sleigh and departure.

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

    Hospitable Komi will take us for a ride on reindeer sleds.

    Then we will continue on our way.

    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.

    Sauna.

    Those who wish can spend the evening sitting by the campfire in the Kuvax National dwelling or outside by the campfire, watching the possible Northern Lights.

    Meals included: lunch, dinner.

  • Day 2 - Vazhya Olom Museum, bathhouse
  • Day 3 - Ice fishing, excursion to the Komi peasant hut, "The night before Christmas"
  • Day 4 - Excursion to Krasnoshchelye, the team of "Digging kya"
  • Day 5 - Departure
Difficulty
Suitable for everyone

Accommodation

Accommodation
  • Hotel
    4 nights
Comfort
  • Basic+

The tour provides accommodation for 4 nights in a guest house in the village of Krasnoshchelye.

Guest house in Krasnoshchelye village 4 nights

There are three rooms in the guest house: Room No. 1 – two wide beds + one bunk bed; Rooms no.2 and No. 3 – two bunk beds.

Additionally, there are two separate rooms in the neighboring house (150 m to the main guest) in each room there is 1 wide bed + 1 bunk bed.

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 a megaphone. 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 50 tourists
Minimum age
16 years old
Duration
5 days 4 nights
Group meets at
Murmansk

Included in price

  • accommodation for 4 nights in a guest house in the village of Krasnoshchelye;
  • meals specified in the tour program;
  • transportation from Murmansk (or Olenegorsk) to the village of Lovozero 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
  • thermal underwear;
  • warm pants;
  • sweater;
  • puff;
  • 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.

You will receive additional outerwear for the move – soviki or malitsa, but your own clothes should also be very warm. In case of frosty weather, take a greasy cream with you and spread it thickly on your face before starting to move in a sleigh.

You can take a bag weighing no more than 15 kg with you. Do not take food with you, they feed you well in Krasnoshchelye. A reasonable amount of alcohol is welcome, alcohol of not the best quality is sold in Krasnoshchelye.

Are plane tickets included in the price of the tour?
Is insurance included in the price of the tour?

Dates and Prices

The tour dates are not confirmed yet. Please, for clarification