Return transport from Murmansk, guided coastal walking, snowshoes when used, protective floating suit, safety briefing and English-language accompaniment.
December to AprilWhite Sea Ice Floating in Kandalaksha
- White Sea coast and ice floating
- Protective suit and briefing
DurationApproximately 12 hours
SeasonDecember to April
Meeting pointConfirmed before your tour
AccompanimentEnglish; activity language confirmed
White Sea Ice Floating in Kandalaksha
This is a Kandalaksha White Sea day tour, not a Murmansk-area activity, with a round trip of roughly 12 hours including travel.
White Sea Ice Floating in Kandalaksha takes small groups away from Kola Bay to the White Sea coast near Kandalaksha, a return road trip from Murmansk that fills most of the day. The programme centers on walking a stretch of White Sea shoreline chosen for conditions on the day, then entering the water in a protective floating suit after a safety briefing. Seasonal snowshoeing joins the walk when conditions allow. English-speaking accompaniment travels with the group throughout; language used by venue staff or for activity instruction is confirmed separately in your booking.
Your tour programme
Getting to the White Sea coast
The day starts with return transport from Murmansk out to the Kandalaksha area on the White Sea, rather than Kola Bay beside the city. That road journey, in both directions, takes up a substantial part of the roughly 12-hour programme, which is why this tour runs longer than activities based directly in Murmansk.
Walking the coast
At the coast, the group follows a walking route along the shoreline, chosen for that day's conditions rather than fixed in advance. Snowshoes are provided and used on this walk when the season's snow conditions call for them; in other conditions the walk continues without them.
Ice floating in a protective suit
Ice floating uses a specialist protective suit for the activity on the White Sea, with a safety briefing given beforehand. The suit and briefing are part of the included programme on every departure.
English-speaking accompaniment
An English-speaking guide accompanies the group for the day. That covers overall accompaniment rather than necessarily the specific language used by venue staff or for any instruction given during the ice floating itself — that detail is confirmed separately as part of your booking.
What is included
Meeting and preparation
Your meeting point
We confirm the meeting point and departure time for this programme before booking. Tell us where you are staying when you send your request.
Before you go
- Dress for a long day outdoors in winter conditions, both on the coastal walk and during the ice floating itself; plan layers that work comfortably under the protective suit.
- Lunch is not included, so either plan to order the optional local lunch directly or bring your own food and drink for the day.
- Mention any allergies or dietary requirements before booking, since the meal arrangement depends on the final venue and programme for your date.
- Choose one of the confirmed Monday or Thursday group departures, or ask about a private party if your dates or group size don't fit the schedule.
- If travelling as a private group, confirm beforehand whether the ice floating session itself will be exclusive to your party, since private transport doesn't automatically mean a private activity.
Prices & options
Standard programme
Join a group
14,500 RUB
Per person. White Sea coast and ice floating Protective suit and briefing. See the full inclusions and extras above.
Check availabilityYour own party
Private tour
| Party size | Per person | Party total |
|---|---|---|
| 2 guests | 23 700 RUB | 47 400 RUB |
| 3 guests | 18 000 RUB | 54 000 RUB |
| 4 guests | 15 200 RUB | 60 800 RUB |
| 5 guests | 18 900 RUB | 94 500 RUB |
| 6 guests | 16 900 RUB | 101 400 RUB |
| 7 guests | 15 500 RUB | 108 500 RUB |
Private transport does not automatically include an exclusive activity session. The private price table is for the party sizes shown; contact us for other private arrangements. All prices are in RUB. Our team confirms dates and optional extras before booking.
For 2–4 guests we use a car; for 5–7 guests a minivan is needed and costs more. For 8 or more guests we arrange a minibus with a driver and guide; ask us for a quote.
Frequently asked questions
Why does this tour take about 12 hours when it's a day trip?
The activity site is near Kandalaksha on the White Sea coast, not on Kola Bay next to Murmansk, so the return road journey makes up a large part of the day alongside the coastal walk and ice floating.
Is lunch included?
No. An optional lunch is available locally for an extra charge, best ordered directly by guests. The exact meal arrangement depends on the final venue and your programme, so mention any allergies or dietary needs before booking.
What transport is provided?
Return transport from Murmansk to the Kandalaksha area and back is included, along with the guided coastal walk.
What language is the tour in?
English-speaking accompaniment travels with the group for the day. The language used by venue staff or for any direct instruction during the ice floating activity is confirmed separately in your booking, so check this if it matters for your group.
Will there be snowshoeing?
Snowshoes are provided and used on the coastal walk when seasonal snow conditions call for them; it isn't a fixed part of every departure.
Can I join alone or with a large group?
You can request places on a scheduled departure. The programme requires a minimum group of four; our team confirms whether the departure can run. For a private party, the published table covers two to seven guests; ask for a separate quote outside that range.
If I book a private tour, is the ice floating session exclusive to my group?
Private land transport does not automatically make the ice floating session exclusive. Confirm the activity arrangements when requesting a private quote.
How does this differ from the Ice Floating tour listed near Murmansk?
That is a separate tour on Kola Bay beside Murmansk. This programme travels further, to the White Sea coast near Kandalaksha, which is why the duration and return transport differ.
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Plan your visit with us
Choose your date and the number of guests. Add an airport transfer or another tour, then send your request to our team.
USD amounts are approximate, using the site rate of 80.5573 RUB per USD (2026-10-31). Prices are set in RUB.
White Sea ice floating near Kandalaksha
This day tour reaches the White Sea coast near Kandalaksha, a different body of water from Kola Bay beside Murmansk. Getting there by return road transport from Murmansk is why the programme runs across roughly 12 hours, combining the travel with a guided coastal walk and ice floating in a protective suit.
The walking route is chosen for the day's coastal conditions, and snowshoes join the walk when the season's snow allows. Ice floating follows a safety briefing and uses a specialist suit, with English-speaking accompaniment for the group; language for venue staff or direct activity instruction is confirmed separately for each booking.