Arctic Autumn with Pavel Ageychenko
Destination: Kola Peninsula
Easy - nothing more than normal walking while sight-seeing
Moderately Easy - 1-3 hours of physical activity daily
Moderate - 3-5 hours of physical activity daily
Challenging - 5-7 hours of challenging physical activity daily
Extreme - 7+ hours of challenging/extreme physical activity daily
Difficulty
Basic — most of nights in tents or rooms with shared WC, some nights in comfortable rooms.
Standard — most of nights in comfortable rooms, some nights in tents or rooms with shared WC.
Upgraded — all nights in comfortable rooms.
Comfort
Minimum age of the participant of this trip
4 Days
Highlights
- Travel accessible to families with children
- Visit of Murmansk - the largest city beyond the Arctic Circle
- Opportunity to observe the Aurora Borealis
- Incredible Fall Colors of the Boreal Tundra
- Discover two of the prettiest lakes on the Kola Peninsula
- Accommodation in a secluded location inaccessible by road
- Hikes and picnics in the arctic tundra
- 4x4 quad bike ride in the tundra
Tour Overview
This trip is a good opportunity to get acquainted with the Far North. Located only a 2 hour flight from Moscow, the Kola Peninsula is a vast arctic region rich in natural treasures.
The beginning of autumn revives the colors of the tundra and the boreal forest, lights up the glares of the aurora borealis, puts mosquitoes to sleep and, all in all, makes this destination a photographer's paradise or any lover of the great outdoors and of pristine nature.
This route is created and will be guided by the founder of BaikalNature, Pavel Ageychenko. Grown up in the forests of Siberia, he will be happy to pass on his passion for Russia's nature to you.
During this trip beyond the Arctic Circle you will discover the city of Murmansk - gateway to the Russian Arctic - cross a good half of the Kola Peninsula, contemplate the incredible colors of the boreal tundra, navigate one of the most pretty lakes - the Lovozero, do light trekking, fishing, picnics around the fire, as well as a quad bike ride. The icing on the cake is the discovery of Lake Seïdozéro - a sacred place, revered by the locals.
Accommodation is in a guest house located on the shore of Lake Lovozéro where no road leads.
Every evening we will try the chance to photograph the aurora borealis, the phenomenon easily observable at the beginning of autumn.
This trip is recommended for families with children from 5 years old: a change of scenery and learning a lot of new is guaranteed!
Tour programme
- Day 1Murmansk - the most important city in the ArcticMurmansk
- Day 2In the heart of the Kola PeninsulaMurmansk — Lovozero
- Day 3Lake SeidozeroLovozero
- Day 4Around Lake LovozeroLovozero — Murmansk
- 10:30Arrival to the Murmansk airportPick up by your driver and transfer to the hotel. Check-in and rest.
- 13:00Lunch — Not includedMeeting with the guide and lunch in town in a restaurant or café of your choice.
- 14:00Murmansk city-tourVisit of the city of Murmansk on foot - the largest city in the world beyond the Arctic Circle. Visit of the monument of Defenders of the Fatherland "Aliosha" which culminates the city with a spectacular panorama on the bay of the Barents Sea, the port of the city which is considered as the main gates to the north of Russia. During this visit we can approach and discover from the outside the first atomic icebreaker "Lenin", built in 1957 (indoor museum is closed due to COVID-19).
- 19:00Dinner — Not includedDinner together in a restaurant or café of your choice. Not included, payment on site.
- Overnight in the hotel
Photo of the day
Route
Murmansk
Accommodation
Accommodation in the hotel "Glarus", Murmansk
Twin room
- 08:00Breakfast in the hotel
- 09:00Transfer to the Lovozero village
- 12:00Lake crossing by boatBoarding at the boat and crossing of Lake Lovozero. On the way, we will discover beautiful landscapes of the tundra which border the lake as well as picturesque islets. Arrival at the tourist base located on a peninsula of the lake in a sublime setting and completely isolated from the world: no road connects this place. Check in..
- 14:00LunchLunch at the tourist base, local cuisine.
- 18:00Walk in the arctic tundraWalk through the picturesque arctic tundra to the Afanassia River (nearly 3 km), breathtaking fall colors. Possibility of fishing. Picnic by the fire, fish on the grill or in the soup, hot tea. Back to the tourist base.
- 19:00Dinner
- Overnight in the tourist baseAt night - possibility to observe the aurora borealis.
Photo of the day
Route
Murmansk — Lovozero
Accommodation
Yulinskaya Salma
Twin Room
Note
2 h transfer (170km)
- 09:00Breakfast
- 10:00Excursion to Seïdozero lakeBoarding by boat and crossing Lake Lovozero to the west coast. 2.5 km trek through the picturesque tundra and boreal forest to Lake Seïdozero. On the way we will discover a mountain river, the "dancing trees", rare plants. Viewpoint on the lake. Discovery of interesting places. Visit of an observation point and discovery of the sacred place the Kuyva rock.
- 13:00LunchPicnic lunch, hot tea with sandwiches.
- 16:00Return by boat to the tourist baseBoarding by boat and crossing of the Lake Lovozero to our tourist base on the east coast. Possibility of fishing, as the group wishes.
- 18:00Banya (Russian sauna)Russian Banya Experience: After a day in the great outdoors, relax in a Russian banya. Add steam and whip up the birch branches! After: pour a bucket of ice water over yourself - you'll look a few years younger, guaranteed! Herbal tea and honey will be served.
- 19:00DinnerDinner, local cuisine.
- Overnight in the tourist baseAt night - possibility to observe the aurora borealis.
Photo of the day
Route
Lovozero
Accommodation
Yulinskaya Salma
Twin Room
- 09:00Breakfast
- 10:00ATV 4x4 rideAfter breakfast, ride in an ATV around our base. Possibility of fishing (pike, whitefish, salmon, shade).
- 13:00LunchLocal cuisine.
- 14:00Crossing of the lakeBoarding a boat and crossing of the lake Lovozero to the village of the same name.
- 14:30Transfer to MurmanskTransfer to Murmansk by private car. Possibility to visit the center of the culture of the indigenous Saami people, the "Saami Village" (in option, to be decided on the spot with the guide). Arrival at Murmansk airport around 6:00 p.m.
Photo of the day
Route
Lovozero — Murmansk
Note
2 h transfer (170km)
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Price includes
- Russian-spaking guide
- Accommodation as per itinerary
- Excursions and visits as per itinerary
- Bathing in springs
- Airplane/ train tickets
- Letter of invitation
- Meals according to the program
- English-speaking guide services
Price does not include
- Personal expenses and tips
- Visa fees and travel insurance
- Airline tickets
For more info, please download the detailed description of the trip.
Note
The price is calculated for a group of 4 people or more. If the number of participants is lower, the price is subject to change. Single supplement 5,000 rubles.
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Diane
From 9 February 2023 to 14 February 2023
Destination: Kola Peninsula
Would you like to travel with BaikalNature again? Yes!
This trip is a great mix of history, tourism, and outdoor activities! The real time communication on logistics was reassuring and greatly appreciated. Everyone we met, from the knowledgable guides to the friendly hosts or drivers were great. We were happy to have been able to borrow boots and overalls for the snow mobile ride. We did not see the northern lights due to overcast weather at night.
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Reto
From 29 December 2021 to 2 January 2022
Destination: Kola Peninsula
Custom tour: Arctic Adventures
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Елена
From 3 January 2022 to 6 January 2022
Destination: Kola Peninsula
Would you like to travel with BaikalNature again? Yes!
Скажу честно, что привыкнув к путешествиям по морским городам и теплым пляжам, я относилась к первому моему «зимнему» путешествию с осторожностью. Но я очень ошибалась!
Таких невероятных событий, веселых и сказочных приключений, таких живописных снежных пейзажей перед глазами в моей жизни не было никогда! Я как будто побывала в сказке. Дни прошли как один час и впечатления, оставшиеся на всю жизнь,
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Елена, благодарим Вас за отзыв. Рады, что путешествие на Кольский полуостров оставило у Вас такие яркие эмоции. До новых встреч!Total score
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Yakine
From 7 January 2022 to 10 January 2022
Destination: Kola Peninsula
Would you like to travel with BaikalNature again? Yes!
Mon époux et moi avons adoré notre petit périple et avons eu la chance inestimable de voir 2 soirs de suite des aurores boréales ! Irina dans les coulisses et Pavel sur le terrain, nous ont permis de profiter d'une expérience inoubliable ! À coups sûrs, nous revoyagerons avec Baïkal nature et en parlerons autour de nous !
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Toute l'équipe de BaikalNature vous remercie infiniment pour votre retour. A très vite pour un autre voyage !Total score
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Eric
From 29 December 2021 to 2 January 2022
Would you like to travel with BaikalNature again? Yes!
Ce sont de véritables fêtes de fin et début d'année en nuit polaire, dans une vaste nature et splendide de surcroît, les aurores boréales, tous les ingrédients réunis pour vivre l'intense dans un manteau neigeux épais.
Se débrouiller un peu en langue russe aussi, les échanges en sont facilités, et les gens viennent a vous tout comme vous allez à leur rencontre.
J'ai vraiment tout aimé, le contact
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