Specialization in the North
Exploring truly wild and little-researched places in the Arctic
Expeditions to the Kola Peninsula
Autonomous expeditions with Pavel Rudenko. Winter skiing and summer hiking in the wild Arctic tundra. Professional approach, small groups, premium gear.
Tour List
13-24 Jun 2026
Granitnyy: Expedition to the Lost Shore of the Ocean
Difficulty
4/5
Left: 2 spots of 12
29 Jun - 10 Jul 2026
Rybachy Peninsula: trek to the realm of the Reindeer
Difficulty
4/5
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17-29 Aug 2026
Polar Urals: expedition in search of the Musk Ox
Difficulty
4/5
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11-19 Sep 2026
Dal'nie Zelentsy: Hike to the Edge of the Earth
Difficulty
3/5
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23-30 Sep 2026
White Sea: hike to see the Northern Lights
Difficulty
3/5
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Lapland: ski trek to the White Hills
Difficulty
3/5
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Far North: ski trek to the Barents Sea
Difficulty
4/5
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Teriberka: Trek to the Beaches of the Arctic Ocean
Difficulty
3/5
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Преимущества
1/3
Tours to the North: more than just tourism
Where to relax in the Murmansk region and where to go for a real reboot? The official website of Pavel Rudenko's project is not a standard travel agency or a mass tour operator. I organize author's tours to the Kola Peninsula, the Polar Urals and other northern regions for those who are looking for real silence and wild nature. A trip to Murmansk and a journey to the Arctic with us is a friendly atmosphere with a professional approach to organization and safety.
On the schedule for 2026, I have collected the best tourist routes in the Murmansk region, in which you will see the Kola North at its finest: Rybachy Peninsula, Teriberka, Dalnie Zelentsy, Granitny, the White Sea, the heart of Khibiny and the Far North (Russian Lapland). For many travelers, the vast spaces of the Kola Peninsula are an accessible 'Kamchatka': Murmansk and the Arctic tundra provide equally grandiose impressions.
Winter ski hikes in the Kola (February - March)
The time when the tundra turns into an endless white canvas. This is the perfect tour to the Kola Peninsula for the northern lights. Many people specifically look for a tour to Murmansk from Moscow or St. Petersburg to see the night sky illuminated by the Aurora. No matter what the weather is like on the Kola Peninsula, we will provide warmth and coziness.
- Arctic format: we go on tourist skis with camus, and carry gear in large pulkas. This will lighten the load on your back, and we will be able to go on ski hikes across the Kola Peninsula over long distances without getting tired.
- Comfort: we will prove that winter отдых (Kola Peninsula) can be enjoyable. We spend the night in wind-resistant tents Hilleberg, Fjallraven, Helsport and use warm sleeping bags for -30 and -40.
- Locations: the coast of the Barents Sea (author's tour to Teriberka), as well as the coast and hills of the White Sea on the Tersky coast. Exploring this fabulous Murmansk Peninsula (as some mistakenly but lovingly call the Kola region), you will fall in love with winter forever.
- Food: we cook unusually delicious, almost restaurant-quality hiking food on Kovea Booster petrol stoves.
Summer and autumn routes (June - September)
The period of the polar day and golden autumn. The time when the tundra blooms, and whales and Greenland seals come to the ocean. When planning a trip to the Kola and choosing what to see, pay attention to our main hits:
- Teriberka and Granitny: sightseeing tours from Moscow often offer just a bus ride, but our approach is different. This is a unique hike to the Kola Peninsula along the coast of the Arctic Ocean. Steep cliffs (where the ancient geology of the Kola Peninsula is clearly visible), sea expanses, tundra hills, sand and stone beaches of 'dragon eggs'. In the fall, this is the best sightseeing tour for the request 'Teriberka: whales and northern lights'.
- Rybachy Peninsula: the northernmost point of the European part of Russia. Epic landscapes and plateau-like tundra, where you can meet reindeer and see the power of the ocean surf. Where Rybachy Peninsula hotels cannot offer, our expedition camp will provide the best comfort.
- Dalnie Zelentsy: a route for those who want to take a trip to the Kola Peninsula to escape from civilization to the farthest 'Edge of the Earth'.
- Khibiny: an autumn tour of the Khibiny from Murmansk is a riot of colors, pristine lakes and mountain relief. The 'Teriberka - Khibiny' link guarantees an unforgettable holiday in the region.
Safety and preparation
Tourism in the Kola Peninsula requires experience and strict discipline. All group routes to Murmansk and the region are conducted by an experienced guide to Teriberka and the North — certified instructor-guide Pavel Rudenko, as well as our professional instructors (guides know the Kola Peninsula like the back of their hand).
- Small groups: an intimate format for up to 12 people and 2 instructors guarantees attention to each participant.
- Gear: premium public and special gear included (tour prices are transparent, without hidden surcharges).
- Communication and control: groups are always registered with the Ministry of Emergency Situations, there is satellite communication Iridium, GPS navigation, walkie-talkies, signaling devices on the route.
- First aid kit: instructors have completed First Aid courses at the Red Cross, and there is always an extended first aid kit on the hike.
Read reviews on tours, explore our route to Murmansk, choose your adventure in the calendar above and leave a request. The North is closer than it seems!
Reviews
This was my first long winter trek in the Kola Peninsula.
It was sheer delight with a warm aftertaste! Convenient format, as I could спокойно photograph nature at my own pace. An interesting and diverse trek, the landscape changed every day, either the sea, or hills, or a beach, or a fox would flash by, then another!
Well, and a comfortable atmosphere in the group, a great team and Pasha, the master of funny stories!
It was sheer delight with a warm aftertaste! Convenient format, as I could спокойно photograph nature at my own pace. An interesting and diverse trek, the landscape changed every day, either the sea, or hills, or a beach, or a fox would flash by, then another!
Well, and a comfortable atmosphere in the group, a great team and Pasha, the master of funny stories!
I have long wanted to visit the Rybachy Peninsula, and finally succeeded in a 10-day hike with Pavel Rudenko and Anna Migalina at the end of August.
Unlike most, or rather all, offers, hiking is on foot, and this is its difference and advantage. Walking around almost the entire peninsula with your feet as part of an organized group is a great pleasure.
You can taste all the delights of the beautiful and unpredictable nature of the peninsula. In general, unpredictability and diversity are probably the main feature of Fishing. For example, the forecast promises you that the weather will be fine in the morning without rain, and in the morning there will be wind up to 15 m/s and rain, and it will be like this all day. And the next day you have already put on a membrane in anticipation of bad weather, and Rybachy will give you the sun, 20 degrees of heat and two rainbows.
It's the same with nature, today you have rocks and whales in the sea, tomorrow you have apocalyptic pictures of uplifted volcanic rock, and the day after tomorrow you will be greeted by a completely idyllic picture with wide beaches, hills and deer, of which there are quite a lot on the peninsula.
Separately, it is worth mentioning the number of blueberries, blueberries, cloudberries and mushrooms. There are an unimaginable number of them. Berry fields are insurmountable obstacles that are simply impossible to pass through, and these fields are very common. By the way, if they tell you that there are no berries on the northern shore, don't believe it.)) It seemed to me that there were just the most of them.
In short, the trip was a success, there are a lot of impressions and I want to come back again. I would like to express my gratitude to Pavel and Anna for the excellent organization and atmosphere of the hike, the cozy gatherings in the red tent, the attention to each participant of the hike in any aspect, and of course the food.
In general, the food on Pavel and Anna's hikes is worthy of a separate story, but instead I will encourage you to go camping with them and get a lot of fun and positivity.
Unlike most, or rather all, offers, hiking is on foot, and this is its difference and advantage. Walking around almost the entire peninsula with your feet as part of an organized group is a great pleasure.
You can taste all the delights of the beautiful and unpredictable nature of the peninsula. In general, unpredictability and diversity are probably the main feature of Fishing. For example, the forecast promises you that the weather will be fine in the morning without rain, and in the morning there will be wind up to 15 m/s and rain, and it will be like this all day. And the next day you have already put on a membrane in anticipation of bad weather, and Rybachy will give you the sun, 20 degrees of heat and two rainbows.
It's the same with nature, today you have rocks and whales in the sea, tomorrow you have apocalyptic pictures of uplifted volcanic rock, and the day after tomorrow you will be greeted by a completely idyllic picture with wide beaches, hills and deer, of which there are quite a lot on the peninsula.
Separately, it is worth mentioning the number of blueberries, blueberries, cloudberries and mushrooms. There are an unimaginable number of them. Berry fields are insurmountable obstacles that are simply impossible to pass through, and these fields are very common. By the way, if they tell you that there are no berries on the northern shore, don't believe it.)) It seemed to me that there were just the most of them.
In short, the trip was a success, there are a lot of impressions and I want to come back again. I would like to express my gratitude to Pavel and Anna for the excellent organization and atmosphere of the hike, the cozy gatherings in the red tent, the attention to each participant of the hike in any aspect, and of course the food.
In general, the food on Pavel and Anna's hikes is worthy of a separate story, but instead I will encourage you to go camping with them and get a lot of fun and positivity.
"To brand on the heart with iron red-hot
Four hot words — 'I want to be in love forever'"
That's how I would describe the feeling when I return to the north!
From the first day, you fall in love with the простор of the tundra, the nature of the Kola Peninsula, soft reindeer moss underfoot, harsh wind, and cold sea!
It's a real Arctic fever, and I was lucky to experience it on hikes with Pasha — a person without whom this incredible story would not exist! Do you want to feel the real 'warmth' of the north? Then you need to go on a hike with him!
Pavel Rudenko is a love for his work, nature, and the history of the Kola Peninsula, as well as for the people he leads through the endless tundra!
You can talk about food on a hike forever — it's delicious, varied, and nutritious! And Pasha also has a cozy vezhha that warms the company in the evening.
Pasha always takes an individual approach to everyone, to their preparation, and will definitely help to choose the right gear for the hike. If you want to know my opinion, hikes with Pavel are the best!
Four hot words — 'I want to be in love forever'"
That's how I would describe the feeling when I return to the north!
From the first day, you fall in love with the простор of the tundra, the nature of the Kola Peninsula, soft reindeer moss underfoot, harsh wind, and cold sea!
It's a real Arctic fever, and I was lucky to experience it on hikes with Pasha — a person without whom this incredible story would not exist! Do you want to feel the real 'warmth' of the north? Then you need to go on a hike with him!
Pavel Rudenko is a love for his work, nature, and the history of the Kola Peninsula, as well as for the people he leads through the endless tundra!
You can talk about food on a hike forever — it's delicious, varied, and nutritious! And Pasha also has a cozy vezhha that warms the company in the evening.
Pasha always takes an individual approach to everyone, to their preparation, and will definitely help to choose the right gear for the hike. If you want to know my opinion, hikes with Pavel are the best!
You live in the city, a year passes and your brain becomes like Sméagol from The Lord of the Rings. The time comes to go on a long journey.
You step on the reindeer moss, sinking ground made of lichen, bog moss and crowberry. Under the weight of your backpack, your feet sink into the soft surface. Balancing like this every new day, you continue your journey, making your way through huge boulders covered with lichen. While the scorching sun exhausts your body, the mosquitoes arrange as many dances as possible, checking how much your nerves have been affected by the environment you chose in civilization.
The tundra is the perfect place to recover. In one day, you can experience all the weather conditions. So the sun suddenly gave way to rain and icy wind. No longer complaining about mosquitoes and midges, but you are already shaking from the cold. To cross the ford, you untie the laces of your boots, and your hands are shaking like after a withdrawal, and your teeth are chattering. Surprisingly, after the cold river, you cheer up and get warm from the excitement (I haven't overcome my fear of water yet).
Thirteen other 'hobbits', eager to reset, share this path with you. Here, you won't be able to put on a mask and pretend. Here, you are real, 'naked'. Here, everyone will see how much you are stuck in the city routine. But it is all these conditions, this entire environment that can shake you up. At the end of your journey, you begin to feel that the inner Sméagol has dissolved.
For the first time, it happened when I was a girl and I came to the sea with my first real salary.. it conquered me, and I thought, yeah, this is mine, so beautiful and warm! I said I would live by the sea! But.. Then I saw the mountains! And then I was conquered by the incredible force, height and power of these ancient giants! Of course, I screamed: I'm staying here! And now the North has happened... by chance, I ended up on the Kola Peninsula, and I think it accepted me, gave me the best warm days, the tundra embraced me with the sun, laid the softest reindeer moss, quenched my thirst with water and fed me with berries.. what else do you need? As for you.. hold the northern lights!
I couldn't imagine that everything would be so perfect! We stood at the edge of the world where there's nothing further.. the wind of the Arctic Ocean didn't wound with cold, it gave a pleasant coolness on a hot day... The most incredible feeling, of course, is that we were the only ones there.. it was as if we were the discoverers of these places!
And, of course, this wouldn't have happened without an incredible guide, the best in the North, Pavel Rudenko and Anna Migalina. With great love, they tell and show the North! They are truly awesome guides! Together with the tundra, they embraced us and gave us an unforgettable adventure!
The North is now in my heart, which means I will return.
You step on the reindeer moss, sinking ground made of lichen, bog moss and crowberry. Under the weight of your backpack, your feet sink into the soft surface. Balancing like this every new day, you continue your journey, making your way through huge boulders covered with lichen. While the scorching sun exhausts your body, the mosquitoes arrange as many dances as possible, checking how much your nerves have been affected by the environment you chose in civilization.
The tundra is the perfect place to recover. In one day, you can experience all the weather conditions. So the sun suddenly gave way to rain and icy wind. No longer complaining about mosquitoes and midges, but you are already shaking from the cold. To cross the ford, you untie the laces of your boots, and your hands are shaking like after a withdrawal, and your teeth are chattering. Surprisingly, after the cold river, you cheer up and get warm from the excitement (I haven't overcome my fear of water yet).
Thirteen other 'hobbits', eager to reset, share this path with you. Here, you won't be able to put on a mask and pretend. Here, you are real, 'naked'. Here, everyone will see how much you are stuck in the city routine. But it is all these conditions, this entire environment that can shake you up. At the end of your journey, you begin to feel that the inner Sméagol has dissolved.
For the first time, it happened when I was a girl and I came to the sea with my first real salary.. it conquered me, and I thought, yeah, this is mine, so beautiful and warm! I said I would live by the sea! But.. Then I saw the mountains! And then I was conquered by the incredible force, height and power of these ancient giants! Of course, I screamed: I'm staying here! And now the North has happened... by chance, I ended up on the Kola Peninsula, and I think it accepted me, gave me the best warm days, the tundra embraced me with the sun, laid the softest reindeer moss, quenched my thirst with water and fed me with berries.. what else do you need? As for you.. hold the northern lights!
I couldn't imagine that everything would be so perfect! We stood at the edge of the world where there's nothing further.. the wind of the Arctic Ocean didn't wound with cold, it gave a pleasant coolness on a hot day... The most incredible feeling, of course, is that we were the only ones there.. it was as if we were the discoverers of these places!
And, of course, this wouldn't have happened without an incredible guide, the best in the North, Pavel Rudenko and Anna Migalina. With great love, they tell and show the North! They are truly awesome guides! Together with the tundra, they embraced us and gave us an unforgettable adventure!
The North is now in my heart, which means I will return.
A trek to the Rybachy Peninsula, the realm of the reindeer.
When I heard that Pasha Rudenko's program included a trek to the Rybachy Peninsula, I immediately applied, as it had been my dream to visit this place for a long time, and now it came true.
Rybachy is a peninsula in the Kola North, with the Motovsky Bay on one side and the open sea on the other. The trek was very intense and long, we covered a decent distance, but on the way we managed to enjoy the views of this place, eat plenty of berries, the campsites were always in the most picturesque places, and despite the rain, which was quite a lot, we got unforgettable emotions from this place and from the trek in general.
Everything was organized as always at the highest level, from the hotel to the food during the trek, everything was excellent. On the trek, we experienced all the прелести of nature, from light rain to a real storm with wind that knocks you down, but we did not lose heart and completed the trek in one breath.
Thank you, Pasha and Anya, for this amazing trek
When I heard that Pasha Rudenko's program included a trek to the Rybachy Peninsula, I immediately applied, as it had been my dream to visit this place for a long time, and now it came true.
Rybachy is a peninsula in the Kola North, with the Motovsky Bay on one side and the open sea on the other. The trek was very intense and long, we covered a decent distance, but on the way we managed to enjoy the views of this place, eat plenty of berries, the campsites were always in the most picturesque places, and despite the rain, which was quite a lot, we got unforgettable emotions from this place and from the trek in general.
Everything was organized as always at the highest level, from the hotel to the food during the trek, everything was excellent. On the trek, we experienced all the прелести of nature, from light rain to a real storm with wind that knocks you down, but we did not lose heart and completed the trek in one breath.
Thank you, Pasha and Anya, for this amazing trek
I like the northern nature, I have already been on three hikes in the Kola Peninsula, but I can say that the nature in Rybachy is different.
The terrain is flatter and easier to walk. The landscapes, partly reminiscent of Sakhalin - green hills and tall grass, like in Miyazaki's cartoons, sharp rocks, layered rocks on the coast, rocks as if torn out of the ground by a giant hand and scattered everywhere, unusual black rocks. In one place there were stone waves, only on the shore. Tides changing the coastline. A rainbow after the rain, stretching into the sea. Every time my brain had something to be surprised by))
We saw foxes, deer and whales, found cool souvenirs in the form of deer antlers)
We feasted on blueberries and cloudberries) as usual, Anya and Pasha cooked delicious trekking food).
The weather was varied, which made the hike more emotional) and it was possible to test your gear )
Once again, I want to say that thanks to Pasha, everyone was dressed correctly, lived in good tents and hung out in a group tent when it was cool. That's why the hike was comfortable)
Thanks everyone, great company gathered, friendly, fun, had a great time, hugging everyone )
The terrain is flatter and easier to walk. The landscapes, partly reminiscent of Sakhalin - green hills and tall grass, like in Miyazaki's cartoons, sharp rocks, layered rocks on the coast, rocks as if torn out of the ground by a giant hand and scattered everywhere, unusual black rocks. In one place there were stone waves, only on the shore. Tides changing the coastline. A rainbow after the rain, stretching into the sea. Every time my brain had something to be surprised by))
We saw foxes, deer and whales, found cool souvenirs in the form of deer antlers)
We feasted on blueberries and cloudberries) as usual, Anya and Pasha cooked delicious trekking food).
The weather was varied, which made the hike more emotional) and it was possible to test your gear )
Once again, I want to say that thanks to Pasha, everyone was dressed correctly, lived in good tents and hung out in a group tent when it was cool. That's why the hike was comfortable)
Thanks everyone, great company gathered, friendly, fun, had a great time, hugging everyone )
Ski trek along the shores of the White Sea was such an event in my life that it's pleasant to reminisce about, periodically watching videos over a cup of tea at home.
There were crossings over frozen sea ice, with amazing views of endless snow-white expanses and fun descents between trees on skis.
Between all this, there was a fascinating experience of setting up camp, digging each other out of snowdrifts, and spending the night in the winter forest.
Thanks to Pasha and Sasha for the cool organization and delicious food!
There were crossings over frozen sea ice, with amazing views of endless snow-white expanses and fun descents between trees on skis.
Between all this, there was a fascinating experience of setting up camp, digging each other out of snowdrifts, and spending the night in the winter forest.
Thanks to Pasha and Sasha for the cool organization and delicious food!
Thank you and Anya for organizing this event)
It's very cool that someone is now doing the 'everyone goes with their own' format. This makes both the price better and the group composition more experienced and interesting somehow) It's very cool that everything is up-to-date and modern, without sitting around with a guitar and drinks))))
Thank you for your love for your work and professionalism in it, that's worth a lot. And of course, for long conversations about gear)))
And special thanks for the motivation with your example to go further, more, stronger)
We will be waiting for more trips, especially winter ones. If you start leading them, I think it will be awesome, no one is doing this now))
We will definitely recommend you to friends who are interested in the North)
There's nothing to write about the downsides. Well, maybe subjectively, the portions of food are too big)))))
It's very cool that someone is now doing the 'everyone goes with their own' format. This makes both the price better and the group composition more experienced and interesting somehow) It's very cool that everything is up-to-date and modern, without sitting around with a guitar and drinks))))
Thank you for your love for your work and professionalism in it, that's worth a lot. And of course, for long conversations about gear)))
And special thanks for the motivation with your example to go further, more, stronger)
We will be waiting for more trips, especially winter ones. If you start leading them, I think it will be awesome, no one is doing this now))
We will definitely recommend you to friends who are interested in the North)
There's nothing to write about the downsides. Well, maybe subjectively, the portions of food are too big)))))
I was very lucky to join Pasha's trek. And I want to say thank you for various aspects of this adventure.
1) thank you for helping me see this beauty, feel the north, at least a little bit imagine how it was for people to live in these harsh conditions.
2) thank you for sharing your energy, knowledge, experience, everything so openly and kindly and inspiring with your example. At the same time, you are interested in every team member.
3) thank you for the incredible atmosphere in the team. You created and maintained it with your warmth, energy, and humor.
4) thank you for assigning us to tents. My partner and I immediately felt that we get along well with each other.
5) thank you for how you planned and organized everything, the transitions and contemplative outings, the campsites, the entire trekking life, our cozy tent...
6) thank you for your help with preparation, for calling and explaining everything in detail, resolving doubts about gear and giving so much advice.
I also need to mention the food. The food was very tasty. There were many surprises that it's possible to cook like this on a trek. There were surprise dishes, probably better without spoilers, so that new participants can also be impressed. Breakfast cereals were always varied with interesting additives. For lunch, there were sandwiches with a show element, and hearty dinners with jerked meat of various animals. The pocket snack almost lasted until the end of the trek, and everything was so great.
It's impressive how much preparation and planning it took to achieve such a tasty and varied menu. The second guide, Ilya, was in charge of the kitchen on the trek. Cooking and cleaning with washing the cans were his responsibility, we only helped, he used to wake us up in the morning with care, made sure that everyone got their share. Because of citrus allergy, he made separate tea for my partner and me in a metal strainer (!). Big thanks for all this work and for us having such a hearty and tasty time.
Meals took place in a tent. For me, it was a new experience: sitting on chairs (!), in a tent, all together, protected from the wind, the burner hums nearby, Ilya is conjuring over the can, Pasha is telling stories. Эх, I'd like to go there again.
I'll also add about the amazing teamwork of Pasha and Ilya and the fact that in the team, yes, in the team, there was a feeling of calm. We were in no hurry, those who wanted to go slower found themselves in the supportive company of the trailing guide, Ilya.
I really want to go on other treks with Pasha in the Kola Peninsula!
I looked again at what I wrote: there's nothing in the review about the north itself)) But those who've been there already know, and I'd like to wish those who haven't been there to go and see the distant horizon, feel the strong wind, and sense the moss under their feet.
1) thank you for helping me see this beauty, feel the north, at least a little bit imagine how it was for people to live in these harsh conditions.
2) thank you for sharing your energy, knowledge, experience, everything so openly and kindly and inspiring with your example. At the same time, you are interested in every team member.
3) thank you for the incredible atmosphere in the team. You created and maintained it with your warmth, energy, and humor.
4) thank you for assigning us to tents. My partner and I immediately felt that we get along well with each other.
5) thank you for how you planned and organized everything, the transitions and contemplative outings, the campsites, the entire trekking life, our cozy tent...
6) thank you for your help with preparation, for calling and explaining everything in detail, resolving doubts about gear and giving so much advice.
I also need to mention the food. The food was very tasty. There were many surprises that it's possible to cook like this on a trek. There were surprise dishes, probably better without spoilers, so that new participants can also be impressed. Breakfast cereals were always varied with interesting additives. For lunch, there were sandwiches with a show element, and hearty dinners with jerked meat of various animals. The pocket snack almost lasted until the end of the trek, and everything was so great.
It's impressive how much preparation and planning it took to achieve such a tasty and varied menu. The second guide, Ilya, was in charge of the kitchen on the trek. Cooking and cleaning with washing the cans were his responsibility, we only helped, he used to wake us up in the morning with care, made sure that everyone got their share. Because of citrus allergy, he made separate tea for my partner and me in a metal strainer (!). Big thanks for all this work and for us having such a hearty and tasty time.
Meals took place in a tent. For me, it was a new experience: sitting on chairs (!), in a tent, all together, protected from the wind, the burner hums nearby, Ilya is conjuring over the can, Pasha is telling stories. Эх, I'd like to go there again.
I'll also add about the amazing teamwork of Pasha and Ilya and the fact that in the team, yes, in the team, there was a feeling of calm. We were in no hurry, those who wanted to go slower found themselves in the supportive company of the trailing guide, Ilya.
I really want to go on other treks with Pasha in the Kola Peninsula!
I looked again at what I wrote: there's nothing in the review about the north itself)) But those who've been there already know, and I'd like to wish those who haven't been there to go and see the distant horizon, feel the strong wind, and sense the moss under their feet.
Наталья Круглова
The hike to Dalnie Zelentsy is already my third hike with Pasha Rudenko in the Kola. Each time I return and say that I went on another best hike of my life)
Organization. As someone who has been on many hikes and has different experiences, including negative ones, I can say that I like the organization.
Pasha understands camping gear and will advise you what to wear from socks to jacket so that you don't get wet, cold or suffer on the hike, will provide a good tent that can withstand strong wind, recommend a warm lightweight sleeping bag and how to lighten your backpack.
The route is well explored and personally traveled several times, so we always have stops in the most beautiful places.
There is a second guide, there is communication by radio, bear protection, so even if you fall behind, you always feel safe.
The guides cook the food themselves, everything is very tasty, especially my favorite lentil soup with ostrich meat.
I would also like to express special thanks for the group tent, which fits all the participants of the hike and in which you can eat and chat if it's cool or rainy outside, it adds a lot of comfort.
Since the food and gear are optimally selected, the weight of the backpack is small and you can walk and enjoy the views, plus in the evening at the camp it's comfortable and you have the strength to sit and chat.
I also consider an important component of success the fact that Pasha loves the north, hikes and people, is always in a positive mood and has an amazing sense of humor, this atmosphere is passed on to the team, so much positivity and laughter, funny stories told during this week, I don't have enough for a whole year.
Some guys go hiking several times. So, by the third hike, I felt that I met a group of friends.
Also, Pasha selects guides with love for people and their work, big thanks to the second guide Ilya for his help and positivity)
This time a very good company gathered, hugging everyone, hope to see you again)
Nature. I've been to the Caucasus, Turkey, Montenegro and other places, but now I've felt that the northern nature resonates with me, I felt that this is mine, that I am always beautiful here, everything pleases the eye - and horizons with green mountains, sandstone, tundra, ocean and the microcosm in the form of moss. I realized this only after coming here.
So, to summarize, I can say that everything coincided here - both nature and people, this week I was absolutely and unconditionally happy)
Big thanks to Pasha and everyone else for this wonderful week in the Kola)
Organization. As someone who has been on many hikes and has different experiences, including negative ones, I can say that I like the organization.
Pasha understands camping gear and will advise you what to wear from socks to jacket so that you don't get wet, cold or suffer on the hike, will provide a good tent that can withstand strong wind, recommend a warm lightweight sleeping bag and how to lighten your backpack.
The route is well explored and personally traveled several times, so we always have stops in the most beautiful places.
There is a second guide, there is communication by radio, bear protection, so even if you fall behind, you always feel safe.
The guides cook the food themselves, everything is very tasty, especially my favorite lentil soup with ostrich meat.
I would also like to express special thanks for the group tent, which fits all the participants of the hike and in which you can eat and chat if it's cool or rainy outside, it adds a lot of comfort.
Since the food and gear are optimally selected, the weight of the backpack is small and you can walk and enjoy the views, plus in the evening at the camp it's comfortable and you have the strength to sit and chat.
I also consider an important component of success the fact that Pasha loves the north, hikes and people, is always in a positive mood and has an amazing sense of humor, this atmosphere is passed on to the team, so much positivity and laughter, funny stories told during this week, I don't have enough for a whole year.
Some guys go hiking several times. So, by the third hike, I felt that I met a group of friends.
Also, Pasha selects guides with love for people and their work, big thanks to the second guide Ilya for his help and positivity)
This time a very good company gathered, hugging everyone, hope to see you again)
Nature. I've been to the Caucasus, Turkey, Montenegro and other places, but now I've felt that the northern nature resonates with me, I felt that this is mine, that I am always beautiful here, everything pleases the eye - and horizons with green mountains, sandstone, tundra, ocean and the microcosm in the form of moss. I realized this only after coming here.
So, to summarize, I can say that everything coincided here - both nature and people, this week I was absolutely and unconditionally happy)
Big thanks to Pasha and everyone else for this wonderful week in the Kola)
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Specialization in the North
Exploring truly wild and little-researched places in the Arctic
Tours to the North: more than just tourism
Where to relax in the Murmansk region and where to go for a real reboot? The official website of Pavel Rudenko's project is not a standard travel agency or a mass tour operator. I organize author's tours to the Kola Peninsula, the Polar Urals and other northern regions for those who are looking for real silence and wild nature. A trip to Murmansk and a journey to the Arctic with us is a friendly atmosphere with a professional approach to organization and safety.
On the schedule for 2026, I have collected the best tourist routes in the Murmansk region, in which you will see the Kola North at its finest: Rybachy Peninsula, Teriberka, Dalnie Zelentsy, Granitny, the White Sea, the heart of Khibiny and the Far North (Russian Lapland). For many travelers, the vast spaces of the Kola Peninsula are an accessible 'Kamchatka': Murmansk and the Arctic tundra provide equally grandiose impressions.
Winter ski hikes in the Kola (February - March)
The time when the tundra turns into an endless white canvas. This is the perfect tour to the Kola Peninsula for the northern lights. Many people specifically look for a tour to Murmansk from Moscow or St. Petersburg to see the night sky illuminated by the Aurora. No matter what the weather is like on the Kola Peninsula, we will provide warmth and coziness.
- Arctic format: we go on tourist skis with camus, and carry gear in large pulkas. This will lighten the load on your back, and we will be able to go on ski hikes across the Kola Peninsula over long distances without getting tired.
- Comfort: we will prove that winter отдых (Kola Peninsula) can be enjoyable. We spend the night in wind-resistant tents Hilleberg, Fjallraven, Helsport and use warm sleeping bags for -30 and -40.
- Locations: the coast of the Barents Sea (author's tour to Teriberka), as well as the coast and hills of the White Sea on the Tersky coast. Exploring this fabulous Murmansk Peninsula (as some mistakenly but lovingly call the Kola region), you will fall in love with winter forever.
- Food: we cook unusually delicious, almost restaurant-quality hiking food on Kovea Booster petrol stoves.
Summer and autumn routes (June - September)
The period of the polar day and golden autumn. The time when the tundra blooms, and whales and Greenland seals come to the ocean. When planning a trip to the Kola and choosing what to see, pay attention to our main hits:
- Teriberka and Granitny: sightseeing tours from Moscow often offer just a bus ride, but our approach is different. This is a unique hike to the Kola Peninsula along the coast of the Arctic Ocean. Steep cliffs (where the ancient geology of the Kola Peninsula is clearly visible), sea expanses, tundra hills, sand and stone beaches of 'dragon eggs'. In the fall, this is the best sightseeing tour for the request 'Teriberka: whales and northern lights'.
- Rybachy Peninsula: the northernmost point of the European part of Russia. Epic landscapes and plateau-like tundra, where you can meet reindeer and see the power of the ocean surf. Where Rybachy Peninsula hotels cannot offer, our expedition camp will provide the best comfort.
- Dalnie Zelentsy: a route for those who want to take a trip to the Kola Peninsula to escape from civilization to the farthest 'Edge of the Earth'.
- Khibiny: an autumn tour of the Khibiny from Murmansk is a riot of colors, pristine lakes and mountain relief. The 'Teriberka - Khibiny' link guarantees an unforgettable holiday in the region.
Safety and preparation
Tourism in the Kola Peninsula requires experience and strict discipline. All group routes to Murmansk and the region are conducted by an experienced guide to Teriberka and the North — certified instructor-guide Pavel Rudenko, as well as our professional instructors (guides know the Kola Peninsula like the back of their hand).
- Small groups: an intimate format for up to 12 people and 2 instructors guarantees attention to each participant.
- Gear: premium public and special gear included (tour prices are transparent, without hidden surcharges).
- Communication and control: groups are always registered with the Ministry of Emergency Situations, there is satellite communication Iridium, GPS navigation, walkie-talkies, signaling devices on the route.
- First aid kit: instructors have completed First Aid courses at the Red Cross, and there is always an extended first aid kit on the hike.
Read reviews on tours, explore our route to Murmansk, choose your adventure in the calendar above and leave a request. The North is closer than it seems!