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

Teriberka: Hike to the Beaches of the Ice Ocean
An author's trekking route through the wild tundra of the Arctic coast of the Barents Sea for nature lovers and adventure seekers.
1-9 Jun 2026
Teriberka: Trek to the Beaches of the Arctic Ocean
Teriberka: Hike to the Beaches of the Ice Ocean An author's trekking route through the wild tundra of the Arctic coast of the Barents Sea for nature lovers and adventure seekers.
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The 'Granitny' hike is a challenging route along the Arctic coast of the Barents Sea for experienced hikers. Wild nature, tundra, and an abandoned settlement await you.
13-24 Jun 2026
Granitnyy: Expedition to the Lost Shore of the Ocean
The 'Granitny' hike is a challenging route along the Arctic coast of the Barents Sea for experienced hikers. Wild nature, tundra, and an abandoned settlement await you.
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The White Sea: a hike in search of the Northern Lights
An author's hiking route through the wild places of the White Sea on the Kola Peninsula for nature lovers and adventure seekers.
23-30 Sep 2026
White Sea: hike to see the Northern Lights
The White Sea: a hike in search of the Northern Lights An author's hiking route through the wild places of the White Sea on the Kola Peninsula for nature lovers and adventure seekers.
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The Rybachy Peninsula: a trek to the realm of the Northern Deer
An author's hiking tour along the Arctic coast of the Barents Sea for experienced hikers. Explore the wild tundra and unique nature of the Kola North.
29 Jun - 10 Jul 2026
Rybachy Peninsula: trek to the realm of the Reindeer
The Rybachy Peninsula: a trek to the realm of the Northern Deer An author's hiking tour along the Arctic coast of the Barents Sea for experienced hikers. Explore the wild tundra and unique nature of the Kola North.
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Polar Urals: hike in search of the musk ox — an author's hiking route through the picturesque and remote part of the Polar Urals for experienced hikers.
17-29 Aug 2026
Polar Urals: expedition in search of the Musk Ox
Polar Urals: hike in search of the musk ox — an author's hiking route through the picturesque and remote part of the Polar Urals for experienced hikers.
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The hike 'Dalnie Zelentsy: Hike to the Edge of the Earth' is a trekking journey through the wild tundra of the Arctic coast of the Barents Sea. Here, you'll find pristine nature and the opportunity to enjoy the North.
11-19 Sep 2026
Dal'nie Zelentsy: Hike to the Edge of the Earth
The hike 'Dalnie Zelentsy: Hike to the Edge of the Earth' is a trekking journey through the wild tundra of the Arctic coast of the Barents Sea. Here, you'll find pristine nature and the opportunity to enjoy the North.
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Lapland: author's ski trek to the White Hills with Arctic pulkas and overnight stays in tents. A picturesque route across the Kola Peninsula.
Lapland: ski trek to the White Hills
Lapland: author's ski trek to the White Hills with Arctic pulkas and overnight stays in tents. A picturesque route across the Kola Peninsula.
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Trek to the Barents Sea on skis
An author's tour through the tundra of the Barents Sea coast with overnight stays in tunnel tents. For experienced hikers.
Far North: ski trek to the Barents Sea
Trek to the Barents Sea on skis An author's tour through the tundra of the Barents Sea coast with overnight stays in tunnel tents. For experienced hikers.
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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

I really enjoyed the trek.
Rybachy surprised me every day with its changing scenery; I didn't expect such a variety of landscapes and views within a week's hike. Of course, the whales, submarines, and the number of reindeer were very impressive.

It was all new to me, like picking cloudberries from the bush for the first time. And, of course, it never gets old seeing fields of blueberries and lingonberries, and this time also scattered clusters of boletus mushrooms.

I was very pleased with the absence of human footprints. We had so many events on our route: obstacles, a barracks, reindeer herds, buoys, submarines, cliffs, interesting conversations. The views, nature, company, our guides, the atmosphere, the mood - that's why I go on trips again.

Everything was there, everything happened, one of the best treks of the season. Heartfelt thanks!
Алина Вебер
Who is this trek with? With a person who is in love with the North and insanely meticulously preparing for everything that can be encountered along the way! From the very moment of signing up for the trek, Pasha will accompany and guide, help with packing, discuss and advise on all gear and more. On the trek itself, Pasha was maximally attentive to everything that was happening, to how the weather was changing, how the participants were feeling, and made necessary adjustments to the route and schedule depending on that. And in all this, he was helped by an equally cool Ilya! Our guide and our cook, someone who knew how to surprise even in these harsh conditions!))))) The most important thing is that I was lucky to be among people who were as interested in this trek as I was and who were just great people — apparently, Pasha filters and attracts people well :) Who is this trek for? For those who are ready to suffer a little to see the beauty and untouched places!)) And also to wander around an abandoned city, tunnels, machinery :) And also to walk a lot with a backpack, since the main part of the trek is spent loaded down with gear)) But it's all worth it — for 10 days you just disconnect from the hustle and bustle, you just walk on the moss-yagel, wander along the rivers, climb and descend the hills, endless, sometimes cascading, lakes and the sea. Also, there's an endless amount of wildlife — all kinds of birds (which sometimes sing non-stop all night))), seals and whales (if you're lucky), bears (if you're a bit luckier), and just flowers, greenery, and algae)) After 10 days, a hard and level surface of asphalt no longer delights, walking on it just doesn't work!
Рамиль Юсупзанов
The Kola North is a place that you can't visit once and not think about returning. This is what happened to me, no matter how many times I visited it, you leave with a sad heart, it doesn't let you go, this is what happened this year as well.

Having explored a little of the northern part of the Kola Peninsula and the coast of the Barents Sea, I decided to see what's there in the south, because there's also a sea there, the White Sea, and who else but Pavel Rudenko can take you there, to walk through impassable forests, swamps, immerse yourself in mosses, walk on reindeer moss and eat berries to your heart's content and reach the seashore. The decision was made and the trek should happen.

The weather in the Kola Peninsula made the impossible possible, the lack of rain and high temperatures made it possible to trek in boots, as the moisture decreased significantly, the forest is dry, the temperature is comfortable, the almost complete absence of rain made this trek as relaxing as possible. But this will not always be the case and it is important to know, the Kola Peninsula does not forgive mistakes and does not like relaxed tourists, so you need to get ready thoroughly.

The Tersky coast amazed with its diverse nature, it differs from the northern coast, the forest is overgrown with fallen trees, in the center of which there are fantastic reindeer moss fields, a lot of berries, no mice or other small rodents and, as a result, no predators (foxes) that can put on a show in the camp at night for careless tourists. Unreal views from the hills to the sea and islands, and after we reached the shore and walked for two days along the low tide, it's just out of this world.

The sea is full of colorful jellyfish, kelp and other marine flora and fauna under your feet, and ahead, among the stones, you can observe those who feed on all these gifts, the owner of the taiga, the Brown bear, who slowly wanders along the shore and does not pay attention to tourists, but you should not relax, after all, it's a wild and very large animal, but not conflict, and therefore, having made some noise, we sent him into the forest for berries, and went further ourselves.

The sea is calmer and quieter than the Barents Sea, but it also has its own power, on the way we met sea seals, swimming in a large company, they sometimes looked at us, how we walk and watch them with monoculars, by the way, all the equipment for safety and observation is provided by the guide and it's just an incredibly convenient service.

Food on the route is a whole different story, the cuisine is diverse and very nutritious, if you want to lose weight on a trek, it's not about Pasha and Anya. These two people cooked such dishes that some participants lost their speech. I won't tell you about the menu, you'll see everything for yourself.

The campsites are organized with the best views of all the beauty of the nature of the north and with the possibility of radial walks without backpacks. The route is absolutely not stressful and very beautiful, the locations change one another as in a movie, first the forest, then the sea, then the forest again, then the hills, lakes and of course the aurora, otherwise it wouldn't be the Kola Peninsula.

Sometimes it seems that the trek with Pavel Rudenko has a certain scenario and everything happens as if according to it, first a bear, then ptarmigans, then the aurora, then a meteor shower and it's very cool when it happens like that.

I highly recommend this trek as a way to clear your head of unnecessary clutter and just relax your soul and body.
The north is in the blood, the fire is in the chest.
Евгений Прервин
An adventure trek (as opposed to meditation treks), a nostalgia trek, a challenge trek. This is all about Granitny. But let's take it step by step.

The program is quite intense - a boat trip along the Kola Bay past Severomorsk and the Rosatom base with the accompanying views of warships and nuclear icebreakers. And then it only gets better - steep hills, an abandoned city, kilometers on water in waders and epic river crossings, 10-hour trekking days, land and sea fauna - it's hard to list everything.

In my particular case, the polar day, which I last saw 23 years ago, and all the pleasant memories associated with it were responsible for nostalgia, and globally - the aforementioned abandoned city of Granitny, the failed brick factory near Teriberka and other artifacts of the ушедшей civilization.

As for the challenge - 10 days with one rest day (not a lazy one!), difficult terrain and surface, 135 km, 5000 m of elevation gain. Full throttle, everything we love!

The team is a dream! Dear Pavel Gennadyevich never lets us down! Ilya is great (such cooking is worth a lot). Chum is awesome!

I wish everyone to visit and experience it!
Михаил Цой
The hike to Rybachy was amazing!!!
Being so close to nature, I forgot about everything in the world! My mind and body were completely cleansed. Salmon were rising in the rivers, whales and seals were swimming in the sea, and reindeer were running next to us.

On the horizon, there was an endless sea and a fiery sunset, watched over by submarines. The weather, in my opinion, brought many new sensations and challenges! My face managed to get a tan, and my membranes were tested 100%. Beaches and boulders, blueberry fields and the sound of the sea.
Everything is great!!!

Thank you so much for the organization and for what you and Anna do with soul and love for people and the Kola Peninsula.
Максим Богатов
I was planning a harsh hike through the mountain tundra, but in fact I lived this week in incredible care, as if I had a chicken under my wing, and in the stunning beauty around me.

The tundra turned out to be an incredible place. It would seem that there is a basic set of plants, mosses, lichens, rocks, lakes and streams, but behind each hill a new breathtaking view was waiting for me. And also the sea.

At some point, I caught myself thinking that I was almost running with a big backpack to see what was next. For the whole time that February has been going on, for the first time I was able to exhale to the end and even got tired of smiling.

I am very grateful to the wonderful Pavel Rudenko and Anna Migalina for this fairy tale and their care, as well as for their professionalism. You guys are the best! Rumor has it that Pasha still has places for other trips this summer - guys, don't miss your chance)
Саша Левонтин
Since childhood, I had a dream - to go on a real trek, with a backpack, tents, and обязательно on foot, and a place that is hard to reach, where you can't get by car =))

As a result, there were no like-minded people in my environment who would support my idea. And then, on the Internet, I came across a video that showed a trek on the Kola Peninsula with guide Pavel Rudenko. I didn't hesitate for long! =))) I wrote to Pavel, filled out the form, we called, and I started preparing for the trek.

I already had some gear, but I had to buy some more. Pavel's checklist for packing was very helpful, top level! I had my own tent, but even if you don't have one, everything is provided, want a single one - no problem, want a double one - no problem! =)) Since it was my first trek, I had more questions than answers, which I received during the trek, from Pavel and from the guys we were trekking with!

I would especially like to note the organization of the trek, I rate it 10 out of 5 =))) The route is planned so that there are always places where you can replenish water supplies, if you are walking on a more or less flat surface, the distances are longer, if you need to go uphill, then соответственно shorter, for me it was an interesting experience! I imagined the trekking movement a bit differently)))

As for the variety of landscapes and reliefs, everything is so diverse that there were no two places similar to each other, every day you see something new and interesting, either clearings with berries, or reindeer moss fields, or forest lakes, the White Sea, tides and ebbs, and everything is so picturesque that it's hard to put into words. The special delight was, of course, the Northern Lights!!! We saw it when we spent the night on the mountain, open space...mountains...stars...the aurora...and nothing else superfluous, what could be more beautiful?!!!=)))

I also want to highlight our group that went on the trek, on the one hand, complete strangers and there are a lot of them and everyone is different))) And on the other hand, everyone is open, positive, with different trekking experiences, in this regard, it was very interesting to learn something new from them, so my trekking skill improved day by day=))) Heartfelt conversations, chilling on the shore of the White Sea in pleasant company, an incredible number of fun moments that now I recall with a smile on my face =))) Captivating stories over dinner are worth a lot!!!

And yes! I think Pavel will now have another legend, about a tourist who had a completely non-trekking mug!!! Aha! This trek was one of the most amazing, colorful, unforgettable, and amazing adventures in my life!

Pavel, special Respect to you! Thumbs up! The North doesn't let go!=))
Роман Марков
First of all, I would like to note the excellent service and high level of overall organization.

The trek was very comfortable, and this becomes clear right after booking. The guides will easily tell you how best to get there and what to bring with you, and this is a case where the recommendations are completely practical).

All personal additional gear / food turned out to be completely unnecessary. Accommodation and leisure before and after the trek are also well organized.

The route itself is visually very beautiful. The nature is wild and diverse. It becomes even more interesting to go after the lecture in the museum about the fauna that we can see.

Pasha was able to plan the movement in such a way that you can look around, not under your feet. The distances and ascents are also well chosen.

I would also like to note the organization of the group in motion, no one was running, the group was not stretched out. Breaks were taken exactly when they were needed.

Pasha is the kind of guide with whom you can just follow the route without worrying about anything.
София Орехова
I was on the tour Daliye Zelentsy - Hike to the Edge of the Earth with Pavel and Ilya in June 2025. 

The tour program was very comfortably planned. The hotel on the first and last day of the tour helps to buy missing items, relax after the road and get ready for the trip. All the stops had magnificent views! The guides cooked the food and it was very tasty and varied.

On the route, we were told about the history of the area where we passed, it was very interesting and informative. During the movement, there were always stops for rest and time to take photos for memory! The guides were always ready to help and answer any questions, advised on backpack settings and gear (that's great). The issued tent met all the requirements for this area. 

I came to the Kola Peninsula for the views, silence, sea and horizon, and the excellent work of the guides helped me get all this and even more.
Thank you so much! 
Мария Кулагина
Rybachiy conquered with its severity and beauty!
Nine days among wild cliffs and endless beaches, next to reindeer and whales, at the very edge of the country. A real northern fairy tale! 

The weather tested us with winds and rain, we got wet and cold, but warmed up together in the tent and ate the most delicious hiking food. We picked blueberries and cloudberries by the handful. There were knee-deep wades, a stormy sea, and lots of laughter.

This hike will remain in my heart for a long time.
Галина Пономаренко
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