Russian Lapland
Dog Sledding Special
This expedition leads you into Russia’s Lapland on the Kola Peninsula and back.  

 After, some initial training, lead your own team of 6 dogs far off the beaten track to Russia's Lapland - part of the Sami homelands. 

Neither age nor gender are barriers to the exciting sport of mushing - all are level factors for handling the dog-sled, but you do need a certain amount of strength and stamina.

Husky Safari - Expedition style to Russian Lapland
10 days in total - 8 days dog sledding - 300km / 190 miles

Itinerary   

Day 1 Arrival in Murmansk. Transfer to hotel Metallurg in Monchegorsk.  

Day 2 After breakfast short transfer to the small village of Rizguba at the side of lake Imandra, where you meet your dogs. After instructions in the basics of how to drive your dog team, you start your journey on the beautiful lake Imandra. The night is spent in a fisherman's cabin or tent. B, L, D.

Day 3 The trail leads us eastwards to the small settlement of Revda where we spent the night. B, L, D.

Day 4 Heading further eastwards through the forests of the Kola Peninsula we reach the Sami settlement of Lovozero where we spend the night in a small hotel.  B, L, D.

Day 5 Our trail leads us southwest, towards the settlement of Vahtovyi Poselok.  B, L, D.

Day 6 Today we cross Lake Umbozero and reach the settlement of Oktjabrskij.  B, L, D.

Day 7 This morning our trail leads us west through the endless wilderness of the Russian Kola Peninsula. In the late afternoon we arrive at the cosy Russ Lodge, not far away from the shore of lake Imandra. B, L, D.

Day 8 Since this is an expedition style journey we build in an extra day in case of bad weather, to ensure we make it back in time for flight. We chose this spot because it is beautifully situated and the lodge is a very comfortable and cosy place, perfect to relax, take a sauna or enjoy the surroundings. If we do not need this extra day, it gives us a perfect opportunity to take a side trip from here.  B, L, D.

Day 9 We say good-bye to the lodge owners and turn our dogs northwards. Following an old trail through the forest and lake Imandra with it’s 144 island, we return to the small village Rizguba, from where you are transferred back to the hotel in Monchegorsk.  B, L, D.

Day 10 Transfer to the airport. B.

Dates: 14th / 23rd March 2005 & 28th March / 6th April 2005

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The price in GB Pounds and US Dollars is subject to exchange rate fluctuations.

What is Included
Accommodation in a hotel in Monchegorsk for two nights, one at the start of the trip and one at the end. Other nights in mountain cabins or camping. Three meals daily - starting with breakfast on day 2 and finishing with breakfast on day 10. Special warm clothing and boots. Dog sled training and your own dog team and sled. Transport: On arrival from Murmansk to our kennels via Monchegorsk / on departure from our kennels to Monchegorsk and then to Murmansk airport.

What is not included
Flights. Meals on day 1. 

How to get there
In total the cost of return flights - Murmansk / London / Murmansk is about GB£400 per person. If flying in from the USA, please try to schedule a flight to London Heathrow.

Travel Insurance
Comprehensive personal insurance, including search and rescue is required on this trip. We recommend the BMC policies www.thebmc.co.uk