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Off-road vehicle trip through Russia and Finland

23 days tour

from €3 080 / person

Length 23 days

Type of tour WITH TOUR GUIDE

Accommodation Camping & Apartment

Level INTERMEDIATE

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OVERVIEW

Russia: 4x4 Expedition

Name: Russland: 4x4 Expedition
Brand: Overcross

The expedition trip through Finland and northern Russia takes you along the best routes of the past years and new routes full of off-road, water, lonely landscapes, culture, and beautiful cities like St. Petersburg. This unique 4x4 journey through Russia offers you a good mix of off-road and culture.

Note: currently we are not conducting this tour due to the current political situation.

Introduction to the Off-Road Expedition through Northern Russia

The off-road trip through Russia begins in Travemünde at the ferry port. On your own, you make your way to the meeting point, the ferry port in Travemünde. You may encounter other participants of the 4x4 off-road tour along the way, but at the latest in the evening at the ferry port. After the trip, it's time to check in and relax until we dock in Helsinki, Finland on the third day and disembark. Upon arriving in Helsinki, we head towards the Russian border. After we successfully navigate the patience game of border control, we reach our camping or parking spot in St. Petersburg after a short drive. The evening is free for everyone. For the next two days, we will extensively explore St. Petersburg, the city of the East - with a city tour. For the two days, we will discover the beautiful city with a local guide using a minibus as well as public transport. Among other sights, we will visit the Catherine Palace and Park, the Fountain Park in Peterhof, the St. Isaac's Cathedral, the Church of the Savior on Spilled Blood, the Hermitage, and the most beautiful metro stations and experience the Peter and Paul Fortress with photo breaks and a private boat trip on the Neva. Depending on the group's wishes, we can either spend the last afternoon wandering through the city or head out of the city to Lake Ladoga for a barbecue on the beach away from the hustle and bustle. We are not in a rush, it stays light for a long time, and we will be driving along new unknown routes - the schedule therefore only provides some reference points, particularly for the following reason: There are 3 significant islands on our trip with different facial/history points that can only be reached by ship. Valaam Monastery Island in Lake Ladoga, Kizhi Monastery Island near Petrosavodsk, and the Solovetsky Island with Gulag history. We would like to see at least one of these islands, which is already included in the price. All islands are full-day excursions with several hours of boat trips. If there is majority interest in another island tour, we can coordinate that and incorporate it at our own expense.

Daily program: Off-road vehicle trip through Russia and Finland

Travel Days 1 - 3: From Travemünde to Helsinki

The off-road vehicle journey through Russia starts in Travemünde at the ferry port. On your own, you make your way to the meeting point, the ferry port in Travemünde. Perhaps you will meet other participants of the 4x4 off-road tour already on the way, but at the latest in the evening at the ferry port. After the journey, it's time to check in and relax until we arrive on the third day in Helsinki, Finland, and disembark. Once in Helsinki, we make our way to the Russian border. After we win the patience game of border control, we reach our camping or parking spot in St. Petersburg after a short drive. The evening is free for everyone.

Travel Days 4 - 5: St. Petersburg - The City of the East

For the next two days, we will extensively explore St. Petersburg, the City of the East - with a city tour. For both days, we will discover the beautiful city with a local guide using a minibus, as well as with public transport. Among other things, we will visit the Catherine Palace and Park, the Fountain Park in Peterhof, St. Isaac's Cathedral, the Church of the Savior on Spilled Blood, the Hermitage, as well as the most beautiful metro stations and experience the Peter and Paul Fortress with photo breaks and a private boat trip on the Neva. Depending on the wishes of the group, we can spend the last afternoon strolling in the city or head out of the city to Lake Ladoga for a barbecue on the beach, away from the hustle and bustle.

Travel Days 6 - 10: Lake Ladoga Northward to the Kola Peninsula

We make our way to Lake Ladoga. From now on, with some exceptions, small villages, nature forests, lakes, and rivers are on the agenda, and camping will be in the wilderness of Russia. We have the option to explore the Monastery Island of Valaam with motor boats or leave the area around Lake Ladoga a little earlier and head north towards the Kola Peninsula. On the way north, we pass many small villages where we get a good impression of the daily life and lifestyle of the local Russian population. With a bit of luck, we will discover a wooden church or two and other photo motifs along the way. To reach the Kola Peninsula, we will take a connection stage on the road.

Travel Days 11 - 12: Pure Offroad and the Kola Peninsula

In the coming days, we will reach one of the focal points of our 4x4 journey through Russia and thus get to the toughest off-road part of the tour - the southern Kola Peninsula, please bring cola yourself. The upcoming days promise pure off-road driving! On the way to Umba, we cross the Arctic Circle, refuel for the next few days, and find a camp by the White Sea. If time allows, we will take a detour south of the Kola Peninsula and try to go as far as we can. Forests, lichens, sand, and beach driving will offer us adventures at their finest.

Travel Days 13 - 16: Beyond the Arctic Circle - Murmansk

We move further north and start the water-rich part of the journey with wild and exciting off-road trails, as well as water crossings. We reach the highest mountains of the Kola Peninsula and try to traverse or climb them. We will continue to camp in the wilderness wherever we like. We will drive to Murmansk, which is about 1200 km from Moscow and lies beyond the Arctic Circle. If possible, we will arrange a visit to an icebreaker. For a change, we will stay in a hotel tonight.

Travel Days 17 - 21: From the Northern Tip to Travemünde

Our journey remains wild and adventurous until the end! We continue northward and will drive many exciting off-road trails along the northern sea in the coming days. We bid farewell to Russia and cross the border back to Finland. One last highlight in Rovaniemi awaits, where we will visit the Arctic Centre. Our journey is slowly but surely coming to an end; those who wish can spend a few more days traveling through Scandinavia on their own, or return to Travemünde, or take the ferry back to Germany.

Travel Days 22 - 23: End of Our North Russia Expedition

Ferry ride back to Germany and return journey.

PRICE

from€3080.00 € / person

✓ Trip includes

✕ Trip does not include

German-speaking tour guide
Years of experience
2-day city tour in St. Petersburg with city guide, minibus, and public transport
Camping overnight stays at selected campsites (3x included), additional overnight stays are wild camps
1x hotel overnight stay in Murmansk
2x lunch in St. Petersburg (excluding alcohol and soft drinks)
Motor speedboats and ride over Lake Ladoga
many highlights

Service

Optional services:

Rental car on request
Ferry booking for the outbound trip

*This 4x4 expedition is not suitable for SUV vehicles, off-road equipment is very useful, please bring it!*

HIGHLIGHTS

Discovery of St. Petersburg:

            Experience cultural highlights like the Hermitage and St. Isaac's Cathedral.

Nature Experience at Lake Ladoga:

            Visit the monastery island of Valaam and enjoy the impressive nature.

Adventure on the Kola Peninsula:

            Cross the Arctic Circle and experience pure off-road adventure!

Expedition to Murmansk:

            Visit the northernmost point and a historic icebreaker.

Return Journey Through Untouched Wilderness:

On the way back to Travemünde, we explore remote villages and breathtaking nature. This route not only offers you an insight into the daily lives of the locals but also numerous photo opportunities of the charming wooden churches and picturesque landscapes that always accompany us. Enjoy the freedom and adventurous spirit as we travel through these fascinating regions.

Off-road vehicle trip through Russia and Finland

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Intermediate

from €3.080 / Person

23 Days 12

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FAQS

The accommodations vary, with camping in the wilderness as well as hotel stays in Murmansk.
Basic knowledge of off-road driving is helpful.

Russia: 4x4 Expedition

Note: currently we are not conducting this tour due to the current political situation.

Introduction to the Off-Road Expedition through Northern Russia

Daily program: Off-road vehicle trip through Russia and Finland

PRICE

✓ Trip includes

✕ Trip does not include

Service

Optional services:

HIGHLIGHTS

Additional options

Travel options

FAQS

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Russia: 4x4 Expedition

Note: currently we are not conducting this tour due to the current political situation.

Introduction to the Off-Road Expedition through Northern Russia

Daily program: Off-road vehicle trip through Russia and Finland

PRICE

✓ Trip includes

✕ Trip does not include

Service

Optional services:

HIGHLIGHTS

Additional options

Travel options

FAQS

Similar Adventures

OUR EXPERIENCE

For over 25 years, OVERCROSS® has been synonymous with guided 4x4 expeditions, self-drive offroad trips & adventures with off-road vehicles, authentic offroad journeys with a spirit of adventure.

19Team members

120+Countries

3000+Completed tours

25+Years of experience

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19
Team members

120+
Countries

3000+
Completed tours

25+
Years of experience