A sea trip in the Solovetsky Archipelago for lovers of scenery, peace and quietness, as well as photographers! For half an hour the speed boat brings you to the tiny island in the middle of the boundless sea, where there is a lighthouse marking the danger places to large vessels. The island is situated far from any standard tourist routes and and therefore "Ringed Seals", "Bearded Seals" and "Gray Seals" quietly live on the Top Island in the White Sea. The island is covered by a tundra carpet and where the "North ginseng" (Rhodiola rosea) grows. The island is from 300 million years old Granite, has a huge overhang of white quartzite (approx. 30 square meters), an abandoned lighthouse, a seal rookery, nesting birds and medicinal plants like the "Northern ginseng". It is only thirty minutes from Solovki - and you will plunge into the wonderful world domination wildlife sounds. You will enjoy the fascinating photo safari!
The boat excursion 'Sea, seal and lighthouse' on Solovetsky Islands is carried out by a high-speed seaworthy inflatable boat (type "Corsair Admiral").
| Level: | Maritime, environmental, photo-walk and soft-adventure. The length of the sea crossing in one direction is 30 minutes in an open high-speed seaworthy inflatable boat. |
| Required: | Raincoat, warm jacket for sea crossing, hat, gloves, comfortable shoes and don't forget your photo camera! |
| Group size: | From 1 to 16 persons |
| Duration: | 3 hours |
| Dates: | On request from beginning of June until end of September |
| Price: | Prijzen zijn afhankelijk van de groepsgrootte en de wisselkoers van de roebel. Neem contact met ons op voor een actueel voorstel. |
| Price includes: | transfers, guide and interpreting services |
Summer trip to Teriberka and Barents Sea (1d)
A one-day excursion to Teriberka village and the rare phenomena on Earth, like; a waterfall, the dragon-eggs beaches, a ship graveyard, the Arctic Ocean and much more. Meet the 'Rolling Stones' in Murmansk region on the Barents Sea shore.
Winter trip to Teriberka and the Barents Sea (1d)
One-day winter excursion to the shores of the Barents Sea and to Teriberka. Filming locations of the famous film "Leviathan", frozen waterfall, dragon-eggs beach, a ship graveyard, ice-free waters of the Arctic Ocean.
Excursion in Lovozero Tundra (3d)
The mystic of Lovozero Tundra on Kola Peninsula. The 3-days hiking excursion to Seid Ozero (Saint Lake). Meet a dancing shaman 'Kuiva' on the rocks!
Excursion Monchegorsk suburb (1d)
If you are sportive, fond of biking and in our neighbourhood on Kola Peninsula, come to Monchegorsk. Bike with a guide on hilly, forest paths with beautiful views to mountains (1 day).
Excursion in Monche Tundra (1d)
One-day hiking excursion through the mass-mountain of the Monche tundra ridge to waterfall "Devichi Kosi" (Girl's plaits). Excursion starts in Monchegorsk on Kola Peninsula.
Kayaking excursion on lake Imandra (1d)
Kayak quietly with your guide on Imandra Lake, the biggest on Kola Peninsula. 812 square meters water pleasure and 114 islands are waiting for you. Start in Monchegorsk (1 day).
Yachting excursion on lake Imandra (2h)
Sailing on the Imandra lake among number of picturesque islands for two hours under guidance of an experienced instructor. Start in Monchegorsk (2 hrs).
Cross-country skiing Monchegorsk (1d)
Ski with guide/instructor on lighted tracks in park of Monchegorsk. Includes: skies, shoes and sticks. Lunch in café or on track. For beginners and experienced. Duration: whole day. From Dec till May.
Excursion to Saami Settlement (3h)
Meet the Lovozero Saami in Russian Lapland. Learn about their culture and traditions. Feed, hug and sledge with reindeers. Meet other northern animals. A 7-8 hour excursion incl. transfers.
Excursion "Fond of Husky" (2,5h)
Daily from 15.12 till 15.04.
Excursion on a husky farm close to Murmansk city in Russian Lapland on Kola Peninsula.
After instructions you have a ride in the sled pulled by 6 fluffy huskies on a track of 3 km. Warm tea with pastries are offered.
In the summer you can walk with the huskies instead of the safari.
Excursion "Husky Adventure" (2,5h)
Daily from 15.12 till 15.04.
This program is similar as the Husky safari "Fond of Husky".
After an excursion on a husky farm close to Murmansk city and instructions you are going to rule a sledge pulled by 6 dashing huskies over a track of 6 km.
Warm tea with pastries are offered.
In the summer you can walk with the huskies instead of the safari.
Excursion "Conquest of the North with Huskies" (6-7h)
Daily from 15.12 till 15.04.
After an excursion on the husky farm and introductions you do everything yourself;
harnessing the huskies and putting them in front of the sled.
You rule the sled and huskies by yourself on a 40 km long track.
A lunch, warm tea and pastries is included.
Excursion "The Northern Traditions" (1d)
Daily from 15.12 till 15.04.
Come over for an one day trip (incl. transfers) to the magnificient Husky Park close to Lovozero Saami village.
A full excursion program (3h) at the husky kennels and reindeer farm including husky safari and tradional lunch in Russian Lapland on Kola Peninsula.
Excursion to Kinerma village (5-6h)
Hiking excursion in Karelian village Kinerma, visiting a museum, photo exhibition, the church and possibility to join courses in baking 'Kalitki' and making dolls.
City excursion in Petrozavodsk
Visit the historical quarter in the capital of Karelia, museums, ship replicas and the smithy's workshop. Stroll over the boulevard decorated with arts.
Boat excursion to Valaam (1d)
Boat excursions to Valaam Island with hiking excursion in Central Monastery including lunch. Possibility for folk concert. From Sortavala, Petrozavodsk or St-Petersburg.
Boat excursion to Kizhi (1d)
The one day boat excursion to Kizhi Island from Petrozavodsk harbour. The open air museum of the traditional Karelian way of wooden building.
Boat excursion to Solovetsky (1d)
Visit Solovetsky Islands. Unique nature, ancient stone labyrinths, museums about monastery and GULAG, botanical garden, water channels and more. From 1 day to more day excursions.
History of Solovetsky Archipelago (3h)
A 3-hours excursion about five thousand years of development of the Solovetsky Archipelago by people; mysterious labyrinths, Saami tribes, Karelians and severe Orthodox zealots.
Monasteries Solovetsky Islands (4h)
The 4 hours excursion takes place on the picturesque northern part of the Big Solovetsky Island, where there are three small and secluded monasteries.
Beluga watching on Solovetsky (3h)
Watch Beluga whales from Cape Beluga, the western tip of the Bolshoi Solovetsky Island. A 3 hours boat excursion from half of June to half of August.
Big Zayatsky Island of Solovetsky (3h)
Boat excursion (3 hrs) to the Big Zayatsky Island. Visit the biggest pagan sanctuary, stone labyrinths, a complex of cult and funeral constructions, first stone harbour, monuments of Andreevsky Monastery.
'Sea, Seals, Lighthouse ' Solovky (3h)
A 3-hours sea trip in the Solovetsky Archipelago for lovers of scenery, peace and quietness, as well as photographers!
Guaranteed Beluga watching (4h)
Come very close to the super friendly and sociable Beluga White Whales. Communicate, hug, swim and snorkel with them. The unique opportunity for Beluga whale lovers.
Exc. Arkhangelsk+Malya Korely (1d)
The city excursion in Archangelsk from a hotel or the pier. Visit historical places, old town with beautiful wooden houses, stroll along Dvina river bank and enjoy excursion to Malya Korely.
Short excursions in Arkhangelsk (2h)
The 2 hour excursions in Archangelsk city. We have 2 variants: One with the theme of Arkhangelsk city's history and the second one is devoted to the harbour and scientific expeditions.