4x4 Arctic Off-road Expedition "Kola Unlimited"

The meeting point is Kandalaksha town. 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. 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. On the way we visit an ancient stone labyrinth dated 2000 years B.C. From the White Sea coast we drive northwards to the centre of Kola Peninsula; Lovozero Tundra. We come across the remains of prison camps (GULAG), roads and railways to which people had to work until death. We drive up to the summit of Lovozero Tundra (1200 meter) and it feels like driving on the moon. On muddy forest tracks where broken bridges we continue to Khibiny Tundra; a unique nature paradise with breathtaking panorama's. After mud, rivers and overflowing bogs 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. Leaving the area with crystal clear lakes with exotic beaches we drive into the "The lost World", where only surprises are waiting for you. The guide will change his off-road car for the 4x4 army truck to guarantee a successful and safe end of this off-road expedition. We are passing by Monche Tundra, known from the "Lapland Reserve" with a rich flora and fauna. We continue to the civilisation of Verchnetulomsky town. The off-road 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.

4x4 Arctic Off-road Adventure can be extended with the following optionals:

• Kandalaksha:
  • Boat excursion to "Babylon Labyrinth", a stone structure of archaeological interest
  • Traditional shashlyk meal
• Camping & cottages at "Lododchny Ruchey" just on the White Sea shore:
  • Camping places
  • Two 4-persons cottage
  • One 6-persons cottage
  • Summerhouses, fireplaces, toilets and sauna.
  • See link for more info
• Varzuga village:
  • Hospitality in guesthouse. Breakfast, lunch, dinner and overnight.
  • Sauna for groups in guesthouse.
  • To visit the wooden Uspenkaya Church dated from 1674.
  • A hike to the Holy springs in the forest behind Varzuga village (4 km). A local guide to show way to the Springs.
  • Possibility to go salmon fishing in Varzuga river on your own. A ferryman can bring you to a good fishing spot.
  • Fishing license “Catch – Release”.
  • Rental fishing equipment.
  • Possibility to go professional salmon fishing at sport fishing camp: Sobachy Porog. A full day fishing with guide service incl. lunch and dinner.
• Kirovsk area:
  • Excursion in Mineralogical Museum in Kirovsk.
  • Excursion in Museum of the North in Kirovsk
  • Excursion in Northern Botanical garden near Kirovsk
  • Alpine skiing on the best slopes of NW Russia in Kirovsk
  • Cross country skiing on lighted tracks near Kirovsk
  • Info about Snow-village near Kirovsk
  • Info about Snow-mobile safaris in Khibiny Tundra
  • See link above for more info
• Murmansk:
  • Tickets for museums and museum excursions cost between RUB 100 and RUB 1000 per person.
  • Entrance ticket to Atomic Icebreaker to join an excursion in Russian language: RUR 600 pp. Individual excursion to Atomic Icebreaker with a lecture in English language can be arranged.
  • City excursion in Hero city Murmansk.
  • Trip to Husky kennel close to Murmansk.
  • Trip to Saami Settlement close to Lovozero.
  • Trip to Teriberka and the Barents sea shore.
  • Trip to Husky Park close to Lovozero.
  • Trip to Lovozero village; Capital of the Saami.
• Third-party liability car insurance for driving on Russian territory.
• Single- or double-entry invitations for Russian visa request.