A once-in-a- lifetime chance to reach the farthest corners of the Arctic Circle by four-wheel-drive, either army bus or car! Driving through the mysterious landscapes of the Russian north, you’ll feel like a real pioneer in this deserted untouched, and extraordinarily attractive part of Russia. The Kola Peninsula is one of the most enigmatic places on Earth, with a rich history and breath-taking views of the wild tundra and the stern Arctic Sea coast. The tour route is a mix of different roads, from asphalt to old forest roads and even along sandy beaches and dunes.
We visit places inaccessible by any other type of vehicles, such as the old villages of the Pomor (a local people with a unique culture) on the White Sea Coast, or Stalin’s labour camps from the 1930’s and 1940’s, in the tundra. Deserted after Stalin’s death these camps have remained untouched since then, and the whole area of the Kola peninsula was closed to visitors for many years, to maintain the secrets of Stalin’s era. You’llhave spectacular views from a point 1,100 meters high, in the Lovozero Mountains. There will also be delicious traditional meals cooked over a campfire, the midnight sun, and the culture of the beautiful Kola Peninsula, this unique and mysterious part of the Russian north, waiting to be discovered by you!
PRICE Land only - £1,299 by jeep (discount of £250 for a second traveller if in the same car) and £949 by army bus Package price - from £1,709 (£1,359 by bus) Included Flights: package price includes flights from / to London and domestic flight where applicable. The package price depends on the availability of flight tickets and is to be reconfirmed on the date of your booking. Accommodation: 3* hotel DBL - 2 nights, 2* hotel DBL in Lovozero - 1 nights, wooden house (shared facilities, incl. sauna) – 4 nights, typical Saami house – 1 night Meals: 8 breakfasts, 7 lunches, 7 dinners Transport: minibus, 4-W-D jeep or army bus Equipment and gear on a tour: equipment for camping and field kitchen Tour staff and support: English-speaking guide, cook, driver Local culture and traditions: all excursions, entrance fee as described in the itinerary Other services: invitation letter, registration in Russia and permits, all airport transfers within Russia Not included Personal travel insurance, optional excursions and services, Russian visa Optional Sightseeing tour of Murmansk, visiting museums and an excursion to a working atomic icebreaker in Murmansk - £130 Optional services fees Single supplement: total £110 Rent fee for the tent equipment: £10 per night Russian visa: £75 per person, this includes the consular fee of £45 and our charge to cover processing costs. Special equipment required: tent, waterproof and a three season sleeping bag, sleeping mat, waterproofs, warm clothes, warm hat and gloves, swimming items, personal hygiene items and first aid kit, sunglasses, mosquito repellent, mosquito head net, sunscreen cream, torch Note: Local costs of fuel for those using a 4-W-D jeep: approx. £45 - £70 Note: Please view a suggested complete First-Aid Kit Checklist for your trip. Please contact us to obtain information on the medications available from your guide on site.
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LAND-ONLY PRICE: £949 PACKAGE PRICE: from £1,359 NO HIDDEN COSTS!
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