Khibiny is not a very high mountain massif on the Kola peninsula, located almost 150 km to the north from the Polar Circle. The highest altitude is Chasnachorr mountain - 1191m. Here the traveler can enjoy quick succession of landscapes including tundra which is unique for the European mountain systems. One of the specific features and advantages of these mountains is also the long light "polar" day lasting throughout all summer.
The climate here is much milder than in any other polar region of Russia due to the warm Gulf Stream current washing the shores of Kola Peninsula. The average summer temperature is +15C. Northern taiga, woods of crooked and dwarf birches, shrub and lichen tundra, picturesque river valleys and flat summits, lots of berries and mushrooms - all is waiting for you on the trip. And of course it is always possible to prolong your visit and stay in St. Petersburg for a couple more days.
Your Itinerary
Day 1: Arrive in St.Petersburg. Hotel. (D).
Day 2. Transfer to the railway station. Departure by train to Apatity in late afternoon. Day 3. Arrive in Apatity in the evening. Transfer to Kirovsk. Hotel. (B/L/D).
Day 4. Drive to the lake Maly Vudyavr. The beginning of the route. Ramsay pass, 760m. 10km day walk. Camp at the altitude 600m. Lichen tundra. (B/L/D).
Day 5. Cross Western Petrelius pass, 785m. 6km day walk. Camping in the crooked birches' forest. (B/L/D).
Day 6. Radial route. Walk to the top of the highest mountain of Khibini - Chasnachorr Mount, 1191m. (B/L/D).
Day 7. Walk down by Petrelius and Kuniyok valleys. Crossing the river Kuniyok. 5-7km of day walk. Camp near Northern Rischorr pass. (B/L/D).
Day 8. Cross the Northern Rischorr pass (850m), 4-6km. Camp in tundra. (B/L/D).
Day 9. Walk down by Kaskasnunyok river, 6-8km. Camp in the pine-fir-tree taiga. (B/L/D).
Day 10. Crossing the river Tuliok, walk down its valley to Umbozero lake, 7-10 km. Camp in the fir-tree forest. (B/L/D).
Day 11. Rest on the bank of the Umbozero lake. (B/L/D).
Day 12. Walk by the bank of the Umbozero lake to Komarinoye lake, 8-10km. Camp. (B/L/D).
Day 13. Drive to Kirovsk (60-70km). Hotel. (B/L/D).
Day 14. Drive to Murmansk (350 km). Late afternoon fly to St.Petersburg. Transfer to the hotel. (B/L/D).
Day 15. Transfer to the airport. Departure from St.Petersburg. (B).
Notes:
Airfare is not included in the tour price.
The prices are calculated on a group basis for 6 and more participants.
Included: all transfers as in the programme, all food and accommodation in Russia, tents on the trek, guides, cook.
Not Included: insurance, visas, any air and train tickets, individual airport transfers, train St.Petersburg - Apatity (4-bedth compartment) (EUR 65 per person).
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