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From the Barents to the White sea
Itinerary Murmansk, Apatity-Kirovsk, Kandalaksha
Highlights:
- Polar Alpine Botanical Garden
- Photo-safari to bird rocks (Kandalaksha Nature reserve)
The Land of Reindeer
Itinerary: Murmansk-Montsjegorsk, Kirovsk-Apatity.
Highlights:
- Boat-trip on the Kola Bay
- Lapland Nature Reserve -A two- day hike to Ebh-chorr waterfalls (30 km return)
- Polar Alpine Botanical Garden
The Saami Village
Itinerary: Murmansk-Lovozero-Revda.
Highlights:
- Museum of Saami culture and Saami National Centre
- Saami folklore show
- Transfer to the Saami village on reindeer sledges in winter or by boat in summer
- Accommodation in kuvaksas, the Saami traditional dwellings.
Treasures of the Khibiny Mountains
Itinerary: Murmansk-Kirovsk-Apatity.
Highlights:
- Boat trip on the Kola Bay
- Museum of Minerals
- Hike to Risjok waterfalls
- Excursion to the underground phosphate mine (30-50 meters below surface)
Arctic Experience
Itinerary: Murmansk-Lesnaya camping lodge (40 km from the city).
Highlights:
- Picnic in the tundra
- Competition for best fisherman
- Mashroom hunting
- Boating, horseback riding
Exploring nature and history
Itinerary: Murmansk-Zapoljarny.
Highlights:
- Visit to the active Pechenga Monastery
- Excursion to the Pasvik Nature Reserve
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