This 13 days 4x4 Arctic Off-road Expedition goes further then any other 4x4 adventure. You pass the 'mystic Rock' in Khibiny Tundra. Once 'Over the edge' a unique nature and off-road paradise waits for you.
The start of this off-road expedition is similar to the "Ends of the Kola" expedition. After exploring the White Sea coast and crossing the dense forests to the center of the Kola Peninsula we end up in a valley of Khibiny Tundra. Here many participants of other expeditions wonder what is on the other side of the mountains. With this expedition we are going over the edge of Kola Peninsula. There is a unique nature paradise where hardly anyone can come. This is not for everyone, because you and your car have to be ready for this. Perseverance and a well-prepared car are needed to reach the end point.
During the expedition you can not escape the facts of the Stalin era. We come across the remains of prison camps (GULAG), roads and railways to which people had to work until death. The guide will take you to incredibly beautiful landscapes, to mysterious places like a Mesolithic stone labyrinth and to "Kuiva the Giant"; a gigantic figure impressed on a rock and considered sacred by the Saami, to the macabre cities of the industrial era of the Soviet Union to do some shopping on the go, to the remains of the Cold War and much more. In short, get ready to participate in this expedition.
For a successful expedition we advise not to plan earlier than the middle of July, due to water levels in rivers and lakes. From late August a flaming golden autumn starts which incredible colours, like the painting "Who's Afraid of Red, Yellow and Blue" from Barnett Newman. Also it is mostly certain to see the northern lights dancing in the sky.
We organize this unique Arctic Off-road tour from middle of July until end of September.
Kind of vehicles: prepared 4x4 cars or light (camper) trucks |
Level: HARD Off-road |
Snorkel: required |
Tyres: AT/MT minimum tyre size 31 inch or similar size |
Winch: preferred |
Duration: 13 days |
Length: 1200 km |
Dates: From middle of July until end of September. |
All expeditions are based on tenting in Wilderness and self catering with possibility to stay in guesthouses or hotels from time to time!
The meeting point is Kandalaksha. From there we start exploring the White Sea Coast. On muddy forest tracks where broken bridges mean that we have to make a detour into the sea, long beach driving, through sand dunes to half deserted villages. On the way we visit an ancient stone labyrinth dated 2000 years B.C. Then it’s a 100km drive north into the endless forest, through mud, rivers, overflowing bogs and not a sign of civilisation in all that way. Through a valley of Khibiny Tundra we crawl up to the top of a pass and we have to pass "the Rock" that tries to push you into a deep abyss full of water. Only 4x4 cars and light 4x4 trucks can pass this rock. Once over the edge the landscape changes into a unique nature paradise with breathtaking panorama's over the endless Tundra's, crystal clear lakes with exotic beaches, where we spend the nights. Over swampy forest trails along rivers and lakes, wading through deep rivers and winching through the marshes we drive up to the summit of Lovozero Tundra (1200 meter). A lot of surprises are waiting for you. That's why it is classified as an expedition. The expedition ends up in Worlds biggest city above the Arctic Circle: Murmansk. From there you can continue in all directions, to Finland, Norway or Saint Petersburg. For more details, please contact us.
Total length: 1200 km |
Off-road: 900km |
Lowest point: Sea-level (0 meter) |
Highest point: 1200 meter |
Accommodation: 12 nights in (own) tents in wilderness |
Optional accommodations during tour:
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Level: HARD, experience in 4x4-car driving is required. |
Group size: From 1 person |
Duration: 13 days full off-road |
Dates:
From middle of July until end of September.
The following off-road tours are planned:
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Green= suggested dates, but may be changed by you. Orange= guaranteed departure dates (still places free). Red= this 4x4 tour is fully booked. |
Price: From EUR 377 per person. Depending on groupsize. Prices on request. |
Price includes:
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Documents: Passport must be valid at least 6 months after date of return. A Russian visa is required for tourists from most countries. See your country’s Russian consulate or embassy for details. We handle the tourist invitation. |
Insurance:
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4x4 Arctic Off-road Adventure can be extended with the following optionals:
For standard and prepared 4x4's
Level: moderate
Snorkel: preferable
Tyres: 29 inch or bigger
Winch: preferable
Lenght: 900km - 10 Days
For prepared 4x4 cars / trucks
Level: hard
Snorkel: required
Tyres: 33 inch or bigger
Winch: required
Lenght: 1200km - 13 Days
For prepared 4x4 cars / trucks
Level: extreme
Snorkel: required
Tyres: 33 inch or bigger
Winch: required
Lenght: 900km - 12 Days
For prepared 4x4 cars / trucks
Level: extreme
Snorkel: required
Tyres: 33 inch or bigger
Winch: required
Lenght: 1150km - 14 Days
For prepared 4x4 cars / trucks
Level: extreme
Snorkel: required
Tyres: 33 inch or bigger
Winch: required
Lenght: 1400km - 17 Days
For 4x4 campers and trucks travellers who like to explore Kola Peninsula on an unusual way. Visit old or abandoned villages and desolate places.
With the Around the clock Standby and Support Service from Kola Travel you are assured of a trouble-free, pleasant and successful stay here in Northwest Russia.
Kola Travel handles single- or double-entry invitations for Tourist visa requests with a maximum of 30 days.
Order your Russian third-party car insurance (green card) easily online via 4x4murmansk.com.
Plan your holiday easily with our Travel description full of information about roads, sights, campings, procedures, GPS-POIs and routes to drive. Travel freely and in spontaneity.