EXCURSIONS AT THE ARCTIC CIRCLE DIVE CENTRE 2011
| Name of Excursion | Description | Summer(with motorboat) | Winter (with snowmobile) |
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Winter lake fishing ( ICE FISHING)
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Drive to the lake by car or snowmobile. Fishing. In winter we lay and check nets under the ice. A picnic on a lofty and picturesque island in the middle of the lake, including fish soup cooked on a campfire.
For groups of 6 or more people. 4-6 hours. |
Not run |
€ 30 |
| Lake fishing | Drive to the lake by car. Lake fishing in a 2-person boat (lifejacket provided). Fishing time: 4-6 hours. Guide services: 200 RUB / hour. |
€ 13 |
Not run |
| oExcursion to a canyon |
An excursion to Panfilova Varaka hill, where pegmatites, quartz and mica used to be quarried. Viewing the canyon. At the top of the hill is a wooden triangulation pillar. You can see superb views from the hilltop. For groups of 6 or more people. 2-3 hours. |
€ 23/ € 15* |
€ 45/ € 29* |
| Excursion to the Moscow State University White Sea Biology Station |
Excursion to the Moscow State University White Sea Biology Station. Introduction to the Station's history. An excursion to the Botanical Garden, a climb up a hill, and a visit to Lake Vodoprovodnoye. Return to the base. For groups of 6 or more people. 4-6 hours. |
€ 23/ €15* |
€ 55/ € 45* |
| Excursion to the village of Chyornaya Rechka | Excursion to the village of Chyornaya Rechka, at the mouth of a river. The village is isolated from the outside world; no proper roads lead to it. The locals have restored the church by hand. It is now a working one. Walk to a waterfall. Introduction to the village's history. For groups of 6 or more people. 4-6 hours. |
€29 / €23* |
€55 / € 45* |
| Excursion to Kastyan Island. | A day trip to Kastyan Island. A chance to go mussel-gathering; walking; fishing; fish soup or kebabs on a campfire. Return to the Dive Centre. For groups of 6 or more people. 10-12 hours. |
€ 23 |
Not run |
| Excursion to Cheremshikha | Day trip to remote islands: Cheremshikha and Kishkin. These are lofty, rocky islands, with fissures and canyons, rock faces and excellent dive sites. Walking; fishing; fish soup or kebabs on a campfire. Return to the Dive Centre. For groups of 6 or more people. 10-12 hours. |
€ 53 |
Not run |
| Excursion to Kem Ludi | Day trip to remote islands: Kem Ludi. A picturesque voyage to these islands in the open sea, which feature Neolithic stone labyrinths. Walking; fishing; fish soup or kebabs on a campfire. Return to the Dive Centre. For groups of 6 or more people. 10-12 hours. |
€ 45 |
Not run |
| Cape Kartesh | A trip on motorboats to the Kem Ludi Islands, with a visit to Cape Kartesh. A lengthy voyage featuring an excursion to the stone labyrinths of Kem Ludi and the Kartesh Biological Station. A campfire on an island. For groups of 6 or more people. 10-14 hours. | € 53 | Not run |
| A diving trip to remote dive sites (Cheremshikha, Kishkin, Cape Kuzokotsky, Cape Kartesh) |
For an extra long-distance dive trip booked, added to the cost of the dives. For groups of 6 or more people. |
€ 37 |
Not run |
| A mini-safari to some islands | A two-day trip on snowmobiles or motorboats to some islands. For divers, both days feature dives. Apart from the dives, the trip includes: walks on the remote islands, fishing, and an evening around a taiga campfire. For groups of 6 or more people. 2 full days and 1 night. |
€ 70 |
€ 70 |
| Excursion programme to the Solovetsky Islands | Transferred to Kem; journey by motorboat to the Solovetsky Islands. Excursion programme on the Solovetsky Islands: Solovetsky Monastery, Zayatsky Island, the dry dock, canals built by hand, Anzer, monastic cells; the fascinating history. You may opt to be accompanied by our guide. Return by train or aeroplane from the islands. 3 days/2 nights. |
On request |
On request |
| Excursions in Moscow and Kuusamo |
On request |
On request | |
*The lower price is for a trip with an escort rather than a full tour guide
BELUGA WHALES 2011
Due to the varying currency rates the Arcric Circle Dive Centre reserve the right to change the prices at any time!
| Service | Description |
Summer |
Winter |
| Excursions to see belugas (accompanied by an instructor) |
Belugas are very sociable, and love it when people approach them. The instructors will tell you all about belugas. The belugas will give a short show, finishing with feeding the animals. |
€ 16 |
€ 16 |
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Snorkelling with belugas (gear rental cost not included).
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Swimming in a drysuit and diving mask with belugas. Belugas like to get to know people. They swim up to them and give them rides on their backs. Spending time with belugas in the water is a wonderful experience. |
€ 85 |
€ 85 |
| Scuba diving with belugas (gear rental cost not included) |
For experienced divers only.
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€ 125 |
€ 125 |
