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Khibiny, Lovozero and Monche Tundra on Kola Peninsula!

© Jan-2010

Hiking tour day by day:

Day 1:Arrive in Monchegorsk. Hotel check-in upon arrival. Guide will come to the hotel in the evening to meet you and check equipment. Dinner in a restaurant. Overnight at the hotel.

Day 2: Breakfast at the hotel. Travel by motor-boat down Imandra Lake to Imandra Station (10 km). From there hike along the northern slopes of the Khibiny Tundra as far as Manepahkuai Brook. Manepahkuai Brook means "Egg Mountain" – it is white and round like real egg. Overnight in tents close to Manepahkuai Brook. Distance of hike: 10 km.

Day 3: Hike 4 km along brook to the peak of Manepahk (845m ASL). The length of ascent is 4 km. The magnificent vista to Imandra Lake and the Kuna River valley can be seen from the peak. Descend the south slope to Lidichiok River (2 km). Follow the river downstream for 4 km, and camp in forest not far from Meridian Stream. Distance of hike: 10 km.

Day 4: Follow the left tributary of Meridian Stream up to Yumyekorr Pass, a narrow pass squeezed between two rock cliffs. Yumyekorr means “Ravine of Dead Men”. According to legend the Saami battled Swedes here at the end of the 16th century. Proceed down to Aku-Aku Ravine, and make camp.
Distance of hike: 8 km.

Day 5: Explore Aku-Aku Ravine. The Ravine’s entrance is guided by tall pine-trees and the walls look like an old broken castle. There is a picturesque lake among the cliffs, and numerous streams - one with a small waterfall, and lonely standing rocks like trolls. Hike back through forest along Yumyekorruai River to Imandra Lake, and then return by motor-boat to Monchegorsk. Dinner and overnight at the hotel.
Distance of hike: 8 km.

Day 6: Breakfast at the hotel. Departure.
 

Hiking tour details

Accommodation:

• 2 nights in double rooms incl. shower and toilet in business class hotel
• 3 nights in tents in wild nature

Level:

Experiences in hiking in stony areas. Good physical condition and capabilities to carry knapsack (approximately 17 kg).

Group size:

From 2 - 11 persons

Duration:

6 days

Dates:

Every first and third week in month June until September. >> Click here! for availability on weeks!

Price:

Prices on request. Click here for an offer!

Price includes:

• Accommodation (breakfast included)
• Bus and boat transport during the tour
• Three meals a day during hiking tour
• 2 restaurant dinner
• Visa invitation
• Guide and interpreting services
• Medical insurance incl. a helicopter evacuation (in emergency case)

Optional:

• Rental of light weight 2-persons tents (2,5 kg) packed in 2 bags: EUR 7,--/day
• Excursions in cities of Kola Peninsula
• Accommodations and/or activities in Finland and Norway
• Accommodations and/or activities in Karelia, Saint-Petersburg and Moscow.
• Train/plane/bus tickets
• Transport from/to Murmansk airport
• Transport from/to Ivalo/Rovaniemi airport

Documents

Passport must be valid at least 3 months after date of return. A visa is required. We handle the tourist invitation.

Program Overview Hiking holidays:

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KTHI01

Every second and fourth week in month June until September. >> Click here! for availability on weeks!

KTHI02

Every second and fourth week in month June until September. >> Click here! for availability on weeks!

KTHI04

Every first and third week in month June until September. >> Click here! for availability on weeks!

KTHI05

Every first and third week in month June until September. >> Click here! for availability on weeks!

KTHI06

Every second and fourth week in month June until September. >> Click here! for availability on weeks!

KTHI07

Every first and third week in month June until September. >> Click here! for availability on weeks!