Polar hiking holiday in Khibiny Mountains (6 days)

Hiking holiday in Khibiny Mountains itinerary:

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 Ravines 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 holiday in Khibiny Mountains details

This hiking holiday in Khibiny Mountains can be extended with the following optionals:

• Rental of light weight 2-persons tents (2,5 kg) packed in 2 bags: EUR 7,--/day
• Monchegorsk:
  • Entrance tickets museums: approx. 50 roubles per person
  • 2 hour yacht excursion on the biggest lake of Kola peninsula named Imandra. Up to 8 persons.
  • One day hiking tour to the waterfall Devichyi Kosi (Girl's plaits) in Monche Tundra with campfire lunch.
  • One day bicycling tour in hilly area with campfire lunch.
  • Karting centre in Monchegorsk.
  • Cross-country skiing in Monchegorsk suburbs (winter).
  • Skating in Ice stadion in Monchegorsk (winter).
  • See link above for more info.
• Murmansk:
  • Guided excursions in Murmansk.
  • Tickets for museums and museum excursions cost between RUB 25,-- and RUB 400,-- per person.
  • Entrance ticket to Atomic Icebreaker to join an excursion in Russian language: RUR 150 pp. Individual excursion to Atomic Icebreaker with a lecture in English language can be arranged.
  • Trip to Saami settlement.
  • Trip to the Barents sea shore.
  • Trip to Husky Farm.
  • Trip to Lovozero village: price depends on group size
  • Rent a car from Kola Travel and get the best rate, quality and service!
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  • Trip to Lovozero village; Capital of the Saami.
  • See link above for more info.
• Train/plane/bus tickets in or outside Russian Federation.
• Transfers from/to KuusamoIvalo/Rovaniemi and Kirkenes airports.