New Year's Eve 2023 beyond the Arctic Circle
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
5 Days
Highlights
- Komi village far from the civilization
- Possibility to see the northern lights
- Very unusual celebration of the New Year
- Acquaintance with the local herders
- Pure nature of the Russian north
- Traditional cuisine of the North
- Customs and traditions of the Komi people
Tour Overview
The Kola Peninsula is a real kingdom of the Russian North. A region of incredible beauty, magical northern lights and the warmth of the hearts of the locals that will never be forgotten. We offer you to celebrate here the most awaited holiday in Russia - the New Year! Very local!
During this trip beyond the arctic circle you will visit an ancient village of the Komi - Krasnochelie, where reindeer herders live. No road leads to this place, access is possible by snowmobile in winter or by helicopter in summer ... Despite the time an authentic lifestyle is preserved here, the virgin nature and the originality of the people.
You will take a reindeer sleigh ride through the snow-capped tundra, taste specialties of Komi cuisine, see the Northern Lights, learn about the traditions of the local culture and, of course, celebrate the New Year in a traditional dwelling of the nomadic peoples - Kouvaksa.
New Year is a time to test new sensations. The celebration of the New Year Eve at the end of the world - is a real experience to live!
Tour programme
- Day 1Through the tundra on the sledge to the Komi villageMurmansk — Krasnoshchelye village
- Day 2Happy New Year !Krasnoshchelye village
- Day 3Day outdoorsKrasnoshchelye village
- Day 4Far North Russian traditionsKrasnoshchelye village
- Day 5Return to MurmanskKrasnoshchelye village — Murmansk
- 10:30Arrival to MurmanskMeeting with your guide and driver, transfer to the Lovozero village, the starting point of our tour.
- 13:00Lunch
- 14:00Departure to the Krasnoshchelye villageAfter the lunch, a brief introduction and instructing, packing luggage, dressing up in warm clothing (Sovik, a coat of reindeer fur) and felt boots. Then we start to move on a sled behind a snowmobile to village Krasnoshchelye. En route, we will make some stops for the rest and photos and will go by the frozen lakes and snow covered swamps. The Krasnoshchelye village is an ancient Komi village that is almost cut off the civilization. This village is accessible only on sledge or snowmobile in winter or by plane in summer. The main peculiarity of the village is its location - on the left bank of the river Ponoy in the pine forest. There is no roads and industrial enterprises. The real paradise of the fresh air !
- 18:00Arrival and accommodation in the guest houseThe guest house is situated in the picturesque place in the pine forest. In the house there are 3 bed rooms, living room, dry toilet and Russian banya.
- 19:00DinnerThe delicious dinner of the local dishes.
- 20:00Banya (Russian sauna)
- Overnight in the guest house
Photo of the day
Route
Murmansk — Krasnoshchelye village
Accommodation
Accommodation in the guest house of Krasnoschelye
Room in the guest house
Note
2 h transfer (165km)
4 h snowmobiles (140km)
- 09:00Breakfast
- 10:00Excursion in the villageFirstly, we will visit the ethnographic and cultural centre and the local museum - the theoretical part about the local people life. You will know how the real "tundra guardians" since the beginning of time live at the Extreme north and why their hearts remain hot and local people are friendly and hospitable. Also, you will visit the village library and the Orthodox church in the course of building.
- 14:00Lunch
- 15:00Rest and banyaAfter lunch we start to prepare for sauna. Those who like may participate in splitting firewood and bringing water from the well. When it is ready, enjoy the Russian sauna with birch and juniper twigs. Then you need some rest before the night celebration of the New Year.
- 21:00DinnerThe festive dinner in the traditional dwelling – kuvaksa. Celebration of teh New Year in the open air near the fireplace. It's possible that this evening you will see the northern lights - a good alternative to the noisy city celebration ! At night - disco in a club in the village with the locals!
- Overnight in the guest house
Photo of the day
Route
Krasnoshchelye village
Accommodation
Accommodation in the guest house of Krasnoschelye
Room in the guest house
- 10:00Late breakfast
- 11:00Ice fishingAs you visit the Far North, you should try ice fishing for perch!
- 13:00LunchThere will be the fish soup and the traditional tea from the Russian samovar heated by coals.
- 14:00Continuation of the programmePreparing for a picnic in Kuvaksa on skins. Reindeer barbecue, fish on coals, northern herbs tea will be served. Here we will hold the national competitions - throwing a lasso, jumping over sledges, wrestling ... If you want, you can put on the traditional costumes and make photos against a background of the picturesque north landscapes.
- 17:00Open air festivalToday there will be very rich programme and everybody will find something to his liking. In the morning, the national sport games and dances around the New Year tree. The folklore group will show you the traditional rites and ceremonies. Even if you don't believe in superstitions, you should make the acquaintance with these rites. Who knows, maybe they will make your New Year really happy ?
- 19:00Dinner in the kuvaksa
- Overnight in the guest house
Photo of the day
Route
Krasnoshchelye village
Accommodation
Accommodation in the guest house of Krasnoschelye
Room in the guest house
- 09:30Breakfast
- 11:00Discovery the Komi cultureVisit to the School of Orthodoxy, the Orthodox Church of St. Seraphim of Sarov under construction. You can take a walk through the snowy forest.
- 14:00Lunch of native dishes
- 15:00Excursion to the ethnographic centreYou will get acquaintance with the history and culture of the local people: Sami, Nenets and Komi. After the concert, you can visit the exhibition of the local souvenirs that you can buy on site.
- 19:00Dinner
- Overnight in the guest house
Photo of the day
Route
Krasnoshchelye village
Accommodation
Accommodation in the guest house of Krasnoschelye
Room in the guest house
- 09:00Breakfast
- 10:00Departure to the Lovozero villagePreparing for leaving, packing luggage, dressing in warm clothes. Then we start to move on a sled behind a snowmobile to Lovozero village.
- 13:00Lunch — Not included
- 15:00Transfer to MurmanskAfter having arrived to Lovozero village, we change our transport and go to Murmansk city by private bus.
- 17:00Arrival to MurmanskTransfer to the hotel / airport. End of the programme.
Photo of the day
Route
Krasnoshchelye village — Murmansk
Note
2 h transfer (160km)
2 h snowmobiles (165km)
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Price includes
- Accommodation as per itinerary
- Excursions and visits as per itinerary
- Accident insurance
- Letter of invitation
- Russian-spaking guide
- Snowmobile and equipment rental
- Meals according to the program
- Set of the outer clothing
- English-speaking guide
Price does not include
- Personal expenses and tips
- Visa fees and travel insurance
- Airline tickets
- Meals as per itinerary
- Beverages
For more info, please download the detailed description of the trip.
Note
During the tour the national warm clothes are furnished.
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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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