Arctic Circle. Russia:
Murmansk
Teriberka
Kandalaksha
villages of Pomori on the White Sea
Murmansk
Teriberka
Kandalaksha
villages of Pomori on the White Sea
20 FEBRUARY-1 MARCH 2021
20 FEBRUARY-1 MARCH 2021
Tour Schedule, 9 days, 8 nights.
Trip provides about 1200 km of 4x4 off-road vehicle and snowmobiles.
minimum 5 people
2250 euro
Prices may vary without notice for reasons not dependent on the tour operator but force majeure due to the covid-19 pandemic.
Booking via: https://www.hiddenworldtravel.com
The tour includes:
The tour does not include:
The trip is organized together with the tour operator Hidden World Travel
Discovering the Kola Peninsula, the White Sea and the ancient Russian population Pomori.
The Kola Peninsula is a polar region with beautiful nature. Every time of the year is different, it gives the look incredible images that arouse admiration! March is a favorable time for observing the Northern Lights. We're still in the middle of winter... and here the Nordic nature is especially beautiful: the trees on the tops of the hills are wrapped with snow that creates almost sculptures; on the banks of the rivers you can always find peculiar ice formations; you will see the Frozen White Sea. One thing is for sure: that the landscapes of the North will not leave anyone indifferent!
We have developed an interesting route to go in search of the northern lights and admire the Arctic winter in the most beautiful places on the Kola Peninsula, and at the same time not far from the hotels. During the tour we will visit the Arctic Village Teriberka, photograph the coast of the Arctic Ocean, go to the shore of the White Sea, go to photograph the picturesque lakes and rivers in the vicinity of Kandalaksha and Umba, on the hills with snow-covered trees, in the so-called "Russian Lapland". We will spend 2 nights in the typical Russian village on the White Sea. We'll sleep in a Pomori House. We will do not only the photos of the beautiful landscapes under the snow but also the reportage of the place.
In the journey we move with off-road vehicles that will be at our disposal 24 hours on 24. The photographic outputs we will do with the snowmobile driven by a driver.
In February, the Kola Peninsula is cold and windy. The average temperature is around -20 ° C, but on some days it can drop to -30 ° C. When we go out at night to photograph the aurora borealis we will have to dress even warmer. They can serve gaiters, snowshoes and foot warmer insoles.
TOUR SCHEDULE:
Starting and finishing point of the route: Murmansk.
19 February
Departure from Italy.
20 February
Meeting at Murmansk airport with guides. Hotel accommodation. Walk in this city( where there are also military bases), visit to the port where the icebreaker "Lenin" is located.
Free dinner.
21-24 February
Departure to Teriberka and the Arctic Ocean. Here we will stay 3 nights. We're going to take sunrise at Dinosaur Egg Beach, photograph the cliffs of this incredible place for the great strength of the ocean. And at night we'll go hunting for aurora borealis. If you do not have seasickness we can go out for 2-3 hours on a trip to the Barents Sea with a boat. We will visit the satellite city of Teriberka. We will photograph the boats abandoned since the Tsar's time.
24-26 February
We leave for Kandalaksha on the White Sea, where there are Hills with snowy trees ("Russian Lapland"). We are waiting for photo output on the White Sea coast near the typical Russian villages.
26-28 February
Transfer to the area of the Pomori Coast. Accommodation in a typical Pomori House.
*It is believed that the first settlements of Pomori appeared on the land of Kola already in the XV century.
Originally, The Settlers of the Arkhangelsk region settled near the mouth of the Vyala River in the Umba River. Pomori settled in inconspicuous territory to protect their families from enemies. The basis of the entire economy of the inhabitants of Umba was fishing and hunting for seals. Hunters traded their prey or sold it to Pomori from Komi. According to ancient chronicles, in the middle of the XVIII century in their rural community lived about 300 people. A century later, the Umba peasants built the Church of the Risen Christ at their own expense. This wooden structure of 1894 built by Pomori still exists in Umba.
These days we will go to the discovery of typical Russian villages on the coast of Terskiy such as Umba and Kashkarantsy (with a beautiful lighthouse) and Varzuga.
There will be interesting surprises throughout the trip.
28 February
After breakfast in Varzuga we leave for Murmansk airport, which we will reach in about six hours by car. From Murmansk night flight on March 1.
Photographic equipment:
Tour Schedule, 9 days, 8 nights.
Trip provides about 1200 km of 4x4 off-road vehicle and snowmobiles.
minimum 5 people
2250 euro
Prices may vary without notice for reasons not dependent on the tour operator but force majeure due to the covid-19 pandemic.
Booking via: https://www.hiddenworldtravel.com
The tour includes:
- Transfer from the airport (round trip).
- Hotels in Murmansk and other locations, stay in a typical pomori House.
- Living room in double room. Single supplement on request.
- All photographic outputs with 4x4 off-road vehicle and snowmobile.
- Local guides.
- Guide in Italian.
The tour does not include:
- Flight Italy-Murmansk-Italy (about 470 euros).
- Insurance.
- All daily meals (about 150 euros).
- Tourist visa to Russia(about 145 euros).
The trip is organized together with the tour operator Hidden World Travel
Discovering the Kola Peninsula, the White Sea and the ancient Russian population Pomori.
The Kola Peninsula is a polar region with beautiful nature. Every time of the year is different, it gives the look incredible images that arouse admiration! March is a favorable time for observing the Northern Lights. We're still in the middle of winter... and here the Nordic nature is especially beautiful: the trees on the tops of the hills are wrapped with snow that creates almost sculptures; on the banks of the rivers you can always find peculiar ice formations; you will see the Frozen White Sea. One thing is for sure: that the landscapes of the North will not leave anyone indifferent!
We have developed an interesting route to go in search of the northern lights and admire the Arctic winter in the most beautiful places on the Kola Peninsula, and at the same time not far from the hotels. During the tour we will visit the Arctic Village Teriberka, photograph the coast of the Arctic Ocean, go to the shore of the White Sea, go to photograph the picturesque lakes and rivers in the vicinity of Kandalaksha and Umba, on the hills with snow-covered trees, in the so-called "Russian Lapland". We will spend 2 nights in the typical Russian village on the White Sea. We'll sleep in a Pomori House. We will do not only the photos of the beautiful landscapes under the snow but also the reportage of the place.
In the journey we move with off-road vehicles that will be at our disposal 24 hours on 24. The photographic outputs we will do with the snowmobile driven by a driver.
In February, the Kola Peninsula is cold and windy. The average temperature is around -20 ° C, but on some days it can drop to -30 ° C. When we go out at night to photograph the aurora borealis we will have to dress even warmer. They can serve gaiters, snowshoes and foot warmer insoles.
TOUR SCHEDULE:
Starting and finishing point of the route: Murmansk.
19 February
Departure from Italy.
20 February
Meeting at Murmansk airport with guides. Hotel accommodation. Walk in this city( where there are also military bases), visit to the port where the icebreaker "Lenin" is located.
Free dinner.
21-24 February
Departure to Teriberka and the Arctic Ocean. Here we will stay 3 nights. We're going to take sunrise at Dinosaur Egg Beach, photograph the cliffs of this incredible place for the great strength of the ocean. And at night we'll go hunting for aurora borealis. If you do not have seasickness we can go out for 2-3 hours on a trip to the Barents Sea with a boat. We will visit the satellite city of Teriberka. We will photograph the boats abandoned since the Tsar's time.
24-26 February
We leave for Kandalaksha on the White Sea, where there are Hills with snowy trees ("Russian Lapland"). We are waiting for photo output on the White Sea coast near the typical Russian villages.
26-28 February
Transfer to the area of the Pomori Coast. Accommodation in a typical Pomori House.
*It is believed that the first settlements of Pomori appeared on the land of Kola already in the XV century.
Originally, The Settlers of the Arkhangelsk region settled near the mouth of the Vyala River in the Umba River. Pomori settled in inconspicuous territory to protect their families from enemies. The basis of the entire economy of the inhabitants of Umba was fishing and hunting for seals. Hunters traded their prey or sold it to Pomori from Komi. According to ancient chronicles, in the middle of the XVIII century in their rural community lived about 300 people. A century later, the Umba peasants built the Church of the Risen Christ at their own expense. This wooden structure of 1894 built by Pomori still exists in Umba.
These days we will go to the discovery of typical Russian villages on the coast of Terskiy such as Umba and Kashkarantsy (with a beautiful lighthouse) and Varzuga.
There will be interesting surprises throughout the trip.
28 February
After breakfast in Varzuga we leave for Murmansk airport, which we will reach in about six hours by car. From Murmansk night flight on March 1.
Photographic equipment:
- photo camera
- lens (wide-angle, macro, medium-long canvases)
- tripod
- batteries
- cards
- remote control
- lens and sensor cleaning kit
- polarizer, GND, ND filters
- computer to download photos or external disks.
- front torches
What you need to know
- Like Canadian Goose or similar (da-30c).
- Down jacket of 100 gr.
- Sweatshirt
- Thermal underwear
- Cap
- Double gloves
- Warm socks
- Baffin Boots
- Can serve gaiters and knee covers (but it is not necessary)
- Warm your feet and lower your hands
- Home clothes, slippers (for hotel)
- Hygiene products, personal First Aid kit
- Front stack
- Down jacket of 100 gr.
- Sweatshirt
- Thermal underwear
- Cap
- Double gloves
- Warm socks
- Baffin Boots
- Can serve gaiters and knee covers (but it is not necessary)
- Warm your feet and lower your hands
- Home clothes, slippers (for hotel)
- Hygiene products, personal First Aid kit
- Front stack
The difficulty of traveling in a scale from 1 to 10 is 6 for low temperatures.
Voltage: 220V
Frequency: 50Hz
Socket type: C * and F**
* Two-pole European C
** German two-pole F
Frequency: 50Hz
Socket type: C * and F**
* Two-pole European C
** German two-pole F
We have agreements with an agency that prepares US visas for Russia at the cost of 120€ plus shipping costs with the courier at 25€.
Of course, you can independently apply for a visa to Russia by applying to the Russian Embassy or consulate in Rome, Milan or Verona
Of course, you can independently apply for a visa to Russia by applying to the Russian Embassy or consulate in Rome, Milan or Verona
We'll eat in the hotels for Russian breakfast with egg, sausage, tea. During the day we will eat in hotels or lunch in bag.
We'll sleep in the best hotels in the area. Accommodation in double rooms. Single supplement on request. We'll take a typical Pomori House on the White Sea.
We'll sleep in the best hotels in the area. Accommodation in double rooms. Single supplement on request. We'll take a typical Pomori House on the White Sea.
The currency in Russia is the ruble. Around Teriberka, White Sea and Pomori Coast it is difficult to make payments with ATM. So I advise you to withdraw money to Murmansk or take with you the Euros and change them on the spot. In May 2019 the exchange rate is 1€=72 rubles. An adult lunch in Murmansk can cost about 2500 rubles.
Do you want to take part in this trip?
write me an email to check the availability of the place
E-mail: yuliya.vassilyeva@gmail.com