Hunting for the Northern Lights

Kola Peninsula
From: 110 000 ₽
Available dates
Duration

3 days

Tour type

Flexible dates

Band size

20 people

Children

from 7 years

Complexity

Basic

Accommodation

Guest house or camp site

Tour language

Russian

Category

Gastronomy, Snowmobiling, Expeditions

Why go?

  • Succumb to the harsh charm of the Arctic
  • Take a sip of adrenaline while cutting through the snowy expanses on snowmobiles
  • Catch the Northern Lights
  • Take a walk along the shores of the Barents Sea
  • Taste seafood delicacies from the chef
  • Relax from the hustle and bustle in harmony with nature

About the tour

Accommodation by the Barents Sea, snowmobile rides across the tundra, a gastronomic paradise with delicious dishes from the chef and relaxation in a hot bathhouse. You will explore the Kola Peninsula, travel to the Sredny Peninsula and enjoy the peace and tranquility of the northern latitudes.

What's included in the program?

Spend an unforgettable weekend, surrounded by endless snow and harsh Arctic nature!

This tour perfectly combines active entertainment and free time, which can be devoted to complete relaxation in a peaceful atmosphere. You will find rides on powerful snowmobiles through snow-white fields with stops in the most interesting and picturesque places - for example, at the observation deck of the Musta-Tunturi pass. You will see the Middle Peninsula with its cliffs, the remains of military forts of the Great Patriotic War and stone blocks of fantastic shapes, which were formed by piercing northern winds. In this harsh region, you don’t have to put up with inconvenience - accommodation at Tundra House on the shores of the Barents Sea meets the highest standards of comfort, and delicious lunches and dinners from the chef will introduce you to exotic Arctic cuisine.

After an adrenaline-filled ride on snowmobiles, you can relax in the hot sauna and warm plunge pool on the open-air terrace. We will definitely hunt for the Northern Lights - the chances of seeing them at this time are very high! The flashes and shimmers of incredible colors in the sky above the tundra is a sight that will make your heart skip a beat and be remembered for a lifetime.


Accommodation on tour

Tundra House

An island of premium comfort far from civilization, on the shores of the Barents Sea, where there is not a soul for many kilometers around. You will stay in luxurious cottages with panoramic windows overlooking the sea. Each of the cottages, in addition to comfortable beds, has a hot fireplace, a small kitchen-dining room and a bathroom with hot water. Guests can also bask in the sauna complex with a plunge pool, and the chef will delight you with unique dishes from the Russian North.


Tour route

More details about the route

Day 1. Snowmobiles, sauna, seafood delicacies

At 8.30 a transfer starts to the starting point of the route - the Staraya Titovka checkpoint. From here, after detailed instructions and the issuance of equipment, our journey on snowmobiles across the Kola Peninsula begins: endless northern landscapes, wind and roar of powerful engines... Having covered 30 km, we will reach the Barents Sea, on the shore of which the Tundra House is located. Staying in luxurious cottages, you will dine on delicious dishes from the chef. The basis of local cuisine is the freshest seafood. After lunch, we invite you to relax in the sauna: you can steam in a traditional steam room, sit in a cozy relaxation room and enjoy the incredible panoramic view from the heated plunge pool on the terrace.

Day 2. Sredny Peninsula, free time and hunting for Aurora

After breakfast, a snowmobile excursion to the Sredny Peninsula. Along the way you will see the Arctic tundra in all its glory. It is simply impossible not to succumb to her harsh charm! The peninsula itself consists of rocky cliffs, sea surface to the horizon and boulders of stone that have taken on completely bizarre shapes under the influence of the wind. There are also historical sights here - the ruins of military fortifications from the Great Patriotic War, and if we wish, we can visit them. By 14-15 we return to the hotel complex. Lunch and free time, which you can devote to any winter activities: playing snowballs, cheesecake riding or relaxing walks in silence. After dining on Arctic delicacies, if the weather conditions are favorable, we will go hunting for the northern lights.

Breakfast and ride on snowmobiles to the checkpoint, from there transfer to the airport. See you again!

Included in price

  • Transfers
  • Snowmobile rental and equipment
  • Insurance
  • Activities according to the program
  • Accommodation at Tundra House
  • Meals "full board"
  • Guide accompaniment
  • Flights
  • Alcoholic drinks

It is important to know

The average temperature on the Kola Peninsula in January is -9, -10 °C. However, we should not forget that we are going to Arctic latitudes, where cold temperatures, high humidity and strong winds can blow. Take comfortable, non-restrictive and windproof clothing with you. If necessary, we can select the appropriate size snowmobile suit for you at the beginning of the tour.

We give you all the equipment at the beginning of the tour, its rental is included in the cost of the program.

Only a person over 18 years of age can drive a snowmobile. A child over 7 years old can travel as a passenger; children under 7 years old are not allowed on the tour.

The chance of seeing it in January on the Kola Peninsula is quite high. We will go hunting for Aurora on the second day if the weather is clear.

The only things not included in the tour price are air tickets and alcoholic drinks.

Mobile communications on the peninsula do not work - a great chance to give yourself an information detox and enjoy adventures without distractions!

From: 110 000 ₽

Owner

Olga

Olga

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