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Accommodation during the trip
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Accommodation during the trip
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Experiences you'll have
You will stay on the bank of the picturesque Lake Lovozero overlooking the Lovozero tundra. You will see primordial nature of the Russian Lapland and watch the Northern Lights, go a dog and deer sledding through the winter forest. You will have fascinating snowmobile routes during which you will have a chance to see wild animals of the Kola Peninsula: foxes, hares, deer, partridges and wood grouse.
You will overcome Umbozersky and Partomchorr passes, visit the sacred Lake Seidozero, and will ride a snowmobile to one of the peaks of the Lovozero tundra — the Mount Mannepakh (950 m high). Yoy will have an opportunity to learn more about the North peoples' culture, visiting a private ethnographic complex. You will enjoy the fascinating snowmobile safari and the endless expanses of Northern nature.
Pay attention: in case of bad weather, the tour program may change, and the guide may delay the starting of the route.
Itinerary
The journey begins in Apatity or Kirovsk, where you have to get on your own by train or by plane. We are ready to help with the tickets purchasing, if necessary, leave a comment on the application.
Day 1 Snowmobiling to the Lake Lovozero
You will be met at the Apatity railway station or the airport and taken to the snowmobile camp in Kirovsk. We will stop en route at a cafe to have breakfast.
Then you will be provided with gear and trained to operate a snowmobile, after that you will start the journey. You will overcome the Umbozersky pass and see Lake Umbozero. Then continue snowmobiling to Lake Lovozero, which will be the end point of the route today. You will stay in the guest house, have dinner and relax.
The day route length is about 130 kilometers.
Day 2 Reindeer sleigh rides and dog sledding
After breakfast you will ride a snowmobile to Lake Seidozero. Then you will visit a private ethnographic complex, where you will get acquainted with Siberian huskies and reindeer and ride a reindeer sleigh.
Also dog sledding to the forest settlement is waiting for you today. Here you will learn more about the Polar nature and traditions of the people living at the Russian North. You will have a delicious lunch in a cozy national tent, after which you will go back.
Returned to the guest house, you would have dinner. In the evening you can visit traditional Russian bathhouse.
The day route length is about 80 kilometers.
Day 3 The vastness of the Khibiny mountains
In the morning you will have breakfast and ride a snowmobile toward the Khibiny Mountains. The return route to Kirovsk will be different. If possible, you will climb one of the peaks of the Lovozero Tundras, the 950-meter Mount Mannepakh. It offers the great views of Lake Umbozero and the Khibiny Mountians.
Moving toward Kirovsk you will overcome the Partomchorr Pass. Upon arrival in the city, you will have dinner in the cafe and then go to the airport or railway station.
The day route length is about 150 kilometers.
Accommodation during the trip
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Accommodation during the trip
You will stay at the Yulinskaya Salma Guest House, located on the bank of Lake Lovozero. This is a big, clean and comfortable guest house that offers friendly staff, delicious homemade food and an excellent sauna.
Each room is for two or three persons, toilets are on the floor.
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Common questions
An instructor will accompany the group. He will lay a snowmobile track.
The snowmobiling is allowed to persons from 18 years old. The route is optimal for people who first ride a snowmobile. The daily route length is on average 120-150 km.
Ordinary glasses are not allowed — they immediately sweat and freeze. If you have poor eyesight, please use contact lenses or special ski goggles with diopters.
Children over 12 years old can participate in the tour as passengers.
Meals in the cafe and in the guest house on Lake Lovozero are included in the tour price. Also you will have a snack on the daily routes. During the trip you will taste the national Sami cuisine, fish, venison and local vegetables.
Two-seater four-stroke Lynx 49 Ranger or Lynx Adventure snowmobiles.
Also you will be provided with the necessary equipment:
Participants bear full financial responsibility for the rental equipment and clothes.
Clothes and shoes:
Personal belongings and equipment:
The weather on the Kola Peninsula is unstable and quite extreme. There is a high probability of sudden temperature changes from 0°C to -30°C, also there may be strong winds and blizzards.
Booking
Accommodation during the trip
Languages
Accommodation in the guest house at Lake Lovozero
Meals as provided by the programm
Transfer from the Apatity railway station to Kirovsk and back
Lynx snowmobiles and equipment rental
Reindeer ride and dog sledding
Sauna
Flights or train tickets to/from Apatity or Kirovsk
Single-rider snowmobile fee (+8000 RUB per person)
Transfer from the Apatity airport to Kirovsk and back
Accommodation in the guest house at Lake Lovozero
Meals as provided by the programm
Transfer from the Apatity railway station to Kirovsk and back
Lynx snowmobiles and equipment rental
Reindeer ride and dog sledding
Sauna
Flights or train tickets to/from Apatity or Kirovsk
Single-rider snowmobile fee (+8000 RUB per person)
Transfer from the Apatity airport to Kirovsk and back
