The Kola Peninsula. Towards the whales

We invite you to the Kola Peninsula! 

During the three days of the trip, we will plunge into the history of the Russian North, visit the world-famous beauty of Teriberki, taste the gifts of the Barents Sea, find ourselves in the ethnic world of the Sami and most importantly, we will go to sea in search of whales!

The cost of the tour without accommodation is 30,900 rubles.
The cost of a tour with accommodation starts from 36,400 rubles.

Location

Murmansk
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Duration
3 Days
2 Nights
Departures
  • Group departures
    • Dates for next season
    • 28 – 30 March, 2025
    • 4 – 6 April, 2025
    • 11 – 13 April, 2025
    • 18 – 20 April, 2025
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Accommodation
  • Hotel
    2 nights
Comfort
  • Upscale
  • Premium
Difficulty
Easy
Suitable for everyone
Group
Up to 18 people
Minimum age
5 years old
Group meet at
Murmansk
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Weekdays: 8am - 8pm
Weekends: 8am - 7pm (GMT +3)
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Tour highlights

Getting to know Murmansk
We will learn the history of the capital of the Arctic and visit the iconic places of the city
Towards the whales
Let's go out to the Barents Sea for a photo hunt for whales and killer whales
Ethnic immersion
Let's become a part of the culture of the northern nationalities with Sami games and history

Itinerary

  • Day 1 - Getting to know the capital of the Arctic

    You arrive in the hero city of Murmansk by air or railway transport on your own.

    We recommend arrival before 14:00 so that you have time to get to the meeting place of the group, check into the hotel and relax. Check-in time at the hotel: 14:00.

    The meeting place of the group is at the address: Five Corners square, 5/23 Vorovsky St., Meridian Hotel lobby (the exact time will be indicated by the guide the day before).

    Sightseeing tour of Murmansk, souvenirs and an Arctic cuisine restaurant.

    You will learn the origin of the name, get acquainted with the significant architectural sights of Murmansk. 

    After the tour, you will have free time to relax or take a walk in the evening Murmansk. To buy souvenirs as a keepsake.

    The first point of the tour will be the Marine Station and the first ship on the planet with a nuclear installation, the nuclear icebreaker Lenin.

    Early booking places for visiting the icebreaker may be occupied, in which case you can visit the Lenin icebreaker yourself.

    Sad pages of history, we will go to the Memorial "To the Sailors who died in peacetime": a tower stylized as a lighthouse, a ship's anchor and part of the cabin raised from the Kursk submarine, the Church of the Savior on Waters.

    Looking into the distance, you will definitely notice the snow-white figure of a soldier, more than 35 meters high, the next point of the tour will be the Green Cape Hill and the memorial to the "Defenders of the Soviet Arctic", popularly called "Alyosha".

    Not far from the defender of the Arctic, the "Waiting" stands and waits for its sailor, a touching and elegant monument, a collective image of all women who wait for the return of husbands, sons and fathers every minute of their lives.

    We stop for dinner at one of the Arctic cuisine restaurants. Dinner is self-paid.

    Free time.

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  • Day 2 - For whales in Teriberka
  • Day 3 - The ethnic world of the North
Difficulty
Suitable for everyone
Tour organizer's comments

The tour may not be suitable for children under 5 years old, as well as people with disabilities

Accommodation

Accommodation
  • Hotel
    2 nights
Comfort
  • Upscale
  • Premium

The cost of the tour for 1 person, depending on the fare, RUB.:

RateHabitationCostSurcharge for single occupancy
StandardWithout accommodation30 900
ComfortThis rate is available on request, hotels for accommodation: iTerra, Tundra, Needles36 4005 500
Hotel accommodation 4*Hotels to stay in: Meridian, Azimut, Cosmos39 9007 500
Meridian Hotel 4* or Azimut Hotel 4* or 2 nights
Meridian Hotel 4*

Meridian 4* Hotel (the main hotel of the tour) is a modern and comfortable hotel in the business center of the Arctic capital. Meridian Congress Hotel is located in the very center of Murmansk. 

The main museums are within walking distance, for example, the historical exposition of the first nuclear icebreaker Lenin, which is moored in the city bay. 

The train, bus and marine stations are within walking distance. And the road from the airport or back will take no more than 40 minutes.

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Azimut Hotel 4*

AZIMUT City Hotel Murmansk 4* is located on the central square of the city "Five Corners". 

The hotel building is the tallest above the Arctic Circle, so our guests can enjoy an unforgettable panoramic view of the city and the Kola Bay. 

Each room has household supplies and cosmetics for the shower.

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Cosmos Hotel 4*

Cosmos Murmansk Hotel meets all the requirements of modern infrastructure and is ideal for both business travelers and tourists.

You will be greeted by comfortable rooms in the center of the largest city beyond the Arctic Circle.

After a good night's sleep, you can start the day with a buffet breakfast, and then go sightseeing or to a business meeting.

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The Iterra hotel

Iterra hotel is a modern 25—room hotel that opens its doors to guests of the region and residents of our region!

There are 17 rooms with amenities at guests' disposal, among which, of course, we did not forget to allocate rooms for families with children and four-legged friends. 

From a shoe spoon to a tea cup, from a hair dryer to a refrigerator — you will find everything you need in every room and all this is yours for the entire stay.

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TUNDRA hotel

TUNDRA hotel Invites you to relax in an extraordinary city on the edge of a deep-water bay on the Barents Sea.

  • 24-hour front desk, airport shuttle, free parking and free Wi-Fi.
  • All rooms are equipped with a flat-screen TV with satellite channels and a private bathroom. All rooms at the hotel have a wardrobe.
  • We have a dining area and a continental breakfast is served.
  • Ironing services, as well as fax and photocopying services are available.
  • We offer you an unforgettable hunt for the northern lights, tours and excursions to Teriberka.

Convenient location in a quiet courtyard in the center of Murmansk:

  • Murmansk Airport is 30 km from the hotel.
  • It will take 5 minutes by car from the hotel to the Five Corners Square.
  • Murmansk Mall Shopping Mall, the largest shopping and entertainment complex project in the region, is a 5-minute walk away.
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Hotel "Khvoya"

Mini-hotel Khvoya is located in the Oktyabrsky district in the city of Murmansk. The public transport stop "Akademika Knipovich Street" is 230 m away. Parking is available for guests by car.

The rooms have beds, bedside tables, a spacious wardrobe, a table with a chair, as well as Wi-Fi, a TV with cable TV and a safe, the bathroom has a hairdryer.

The shared kitchen has an electric kettle, stove, refrigerator and dining area. Cafes, restaurants, pubs and shops are within walking distance.

There is a shopping mall with children's playrooms and a cinema nearby. The distance to Murmansk International Airport. Nicholas II is 28 km away, and the train station is 1.5 km away.

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Tour conditions

Group
up to 18 tourists
Minimum age
5 years old
Duration
3 days 2 nights
Group meets at
Murmansk

Included in price

  • accommodation (when choosing a rate with accommodation);
  • tour service:
    • icebreaker Lenin
    • going out to sea in search of whales
    • visit to the Teriberka Nature Park
    • Sami ethnic village
  • nutrition:
    • breakfast at the hotel (when choosing a rate with accommodation);
    • lunch on days 2 and 3;
  • the work of guides;
  • transport support on the tour;

Paid extra

  • air or railway tickets to Murmansk and back;
  • transfers:
    • airport — hotel — airport — 1,500 rubles. (one way);
    • railway station — hotel — railway station — 500 rubles. (one way);
  • accommodation (when choosing a rate without accommodation);
  • surcharge for single occupancy;
  • nutrition:
    • breakfast, when choosing a rate without accommodation;
    • lunch on day 1;
    • dinners;
  • personal expenses.

It's important to know

Personal equipment you need for the tour

Documents, money, etc.

  • passports;
  • tickets; 
  • MHI policy;
  • cash; 
  • wallet with credit cards; 
  • a voucher for a transfer or car rental; 
  • confirmation of the apartment/hotel reservation;
  • map;
  • train and bus schedules with directions to the place of residence (for independent travel);
  • medical insurance (optional);
  • Portable charging;
  • a backpack for personal belongings.

Clothes and shoes

  • thermal underwear (2 sets) and a fleece jacket; 
  • thermal socks (2 pairs); 
  • wool socks;
  • a warm windproof and waterproof jacket (preferably with a hood); 
  • waterproof trousers; 
  • replacement T-shirts;
  • sweater (2 pieces); 
  • woolen hat; 
  • wool scarf;
  • comfortable waterproof shoes (ideally trekking boots or sneakers — on the route we will walk, perhaps on wet soil, climb on high ground on rocky soils (optional));
  • replaceable lightweight shoes will add comfort to the campsite.

Photo camera

Take extra batteries and charging with you. There will be a lot of beautiful and interesting places to shoot.

First aid kit

It should contain a minimum set for a tourist: plasters, bandages, hydrogen peroxide, antipyretics and others at your discretion.

Cash

The North is a place where cashless payment terminals are not available everywhere. Therefore, we recommend that you have cash with you.

Personal hygiene items

Take personal hygiene items with you: a toothbrush, toothpaste, soap, wet wipes, a towel and other things if necessary.

Snack, water

It is best to always have a snack, a bottle of water, a small travel thermos (optional)

Is insurance included in the price of the tour?
Are plane tickets included in the tour price?
Will we see whales?

Dates and Prices

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    28 – 30 Mar, 2025 3 days 2 nights
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    4 – 6 Apr, 2025 3 days 2 nights
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    11 – 13 Apr, 2025 3 days 2 nights
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    18 – 20 Apr, 2025 3 days 2 nights
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    25 – 27 Apr, 2025 3 days 2 nights
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Reviews

  • J
    Julia
    11 Nov, 2024
    about tour
    An unforgettable tour!🔥 My dream of seeing whales finally came true! It was incredible 💫 Besides the whales, I got to see seals, visit a traditional village with reindeer, and even feed deer, yaks, and donkeys. The goats really made my day—they’ll give you a ‘paw’ for a carrot! 😂
    11 Nov, 2024
  • A
    Anna
    11 Nov, 2024
    about tour
    I was on this tour from 07/19/24 to 07/21/24, and it surpassed all my expectations. The landscape was incredibly varied: from temperate forests to northern woods, boreal forests, and open tundra. The beauty of this place is breathtaking and awe-inspiring. The tundra, so complex and mysterious, defies capture in any photograph—it truly has to be experienced firsthand :) I was captivated by the raw, majestic power of the Barents Sea and the Arctic Ocean. The water is freezing, crystal clear, and a stunning sea-green 😊. The vast, gentle hills and rocky landscapes sometimes make you feel like you’re on another planet. And the smells! :) The tundra and ocean carry scents as vibrant as the colors around them—it’s unforgettable :) The polar day was something I’d never seen before :) The sun doesn’t set at all, which feels so unusual but amazing :) And of course, the animals and sea life! :) Meeting whales and watching them in their natural habitat was a once-in-a-lifetime adventure :) The soft noses and kind, gentle eyes of the reindeer will stay with me forever. I also have to mention the local cuisine, especially the fish. Normally, I’m not a big fan, but this trip made me rethink that entirely :) If you want to immerse yourself in another world and experience something truly unique, you absolutely need to visit the north.
    11 Nov, 2024
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  • S
    Stanislav
    29 Oct, 2024
    about tour
    We took a tour to the Kola Peninsula and spent a long time choosing a tour operator — eventually finding Big Country almost by accident. The program was great, and we booked the tour with accommodations included. Everything was very convenient; the transportation was included, the food was great and everything matched the program perfectly! We are completely satisfied with the trip 🙂 The guides also delivered on the itinerary 100%. In the future, we'll definitely book more tours across this vast country with this provider. Highly recommended!
    29 Oct, 2024