A weekend under the Northern lights on the Kola Peninsula

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Treat yourself to an unforgettable weekend experience on the Kola Peninsula!

Feel the breath of the Arctic in the famous Teriberka and enjoy the northern cuisine visiting the Pomors! And, of course, you will definitely visit the largest city beyond the Arctic circle and will certainly be enchanted by the original beauty of the North!

Location

Murmansk region, Kola district, Murmansk airport named after Nicholas II

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Tour highlights

The icebreaker "Lenin" is a real miracle of technology

Visit the legendary giant ship with a nuclear installation, which had no analogues in the world before!

Teriberka – the edge of the earth

Breathe in the cold breeze of the Barents Sea, stroll along the stone beach, see the cemetery of old wooden ships and admire the beauty of the Arctic

Pomeranian meal

You will taste fragrant fish soup from several species of fish, Kamchatka crab, sea urchins and scallops, dried, smoked fish and tea from a samovar with cloudberry jam

Itinerary

Day 1 - Arrival. Hunting for the Northern Lights on request for an additional fee
Arrival in Murmansk. Independent check-in at the hotel.
Choose any flight that is convenient for you. The hotel accommodates from 15:00.
22:00 Hunting for the Northern Lights on request for an additional fee.
The tour is held on the most favorable evening of the program.
The Northern Lights are rightfully considered one of the most amazing and beautiful natural phenomena: it is difficult to underestimate the beauty of the night sky, flooded with greenish, pink and scarlet light.
The Kola Peninsula is considered the most favorable place to observe the aurora borealis in Russia, which can usually be seen from August to March.
The glow is especially noticeable away from the city. You will be accompanied by a guide who will tell you about the nature of the aurora and the nuances of hunting! We wish you a clear sky!
Departure for the Northern lights with a photographer – 5,000 rubles. (record when booking a tour, payment on the spot).
Duration: 3-4 hours.
Route length: up to 200 km.
The tour starts from 20:00 to 24:00.

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Day 2 - Teriberka — the edge of the earth
Breakfast at the place of residence.
09:00 Departure for the program.
The path lies through several natural areas, fascinating views of the tundra.
The Pomeranian village of Teriberka is located in the Kola district of the Murmansk region, on the banks of the river of the same name.
The first mention of the camp dates back, approximately, to 1523.
A.Zvyagintsev's acclaimed film Leviathan was shot in this village. The village is located 125 km from Murmansk.
On the way to Teriberka, we will make two landmark stops.
The largest wind farm in the Arctic Circle.
57 huge wind power plants have been installed here in the middle of the endless tundra of the Kola Peninsula. The height of one tower is 84 meters, each blade is 65 meters. Wind turbines were installed in such a way as to minimize the number of roads and the change in the natural landscape.
A high hill with seids.
The landscapes here are unique and amazing. In front of you, the tundra is in the palm of your hand, you can't see the edge. We will see seyds – structures made of stones, built by the Sami, as a rule, in sacred places. And you must make a wish!
In Teriberka itself, you will find unique natural attractions, art objects and scenery from the filming of films and TV series.
During the tour you will learn the history of the Teriberka settlement, see the present of the village and its future:
you will see a beautiful waterfall that carries its stormy waters directly into the ocean, the purest lake;
during the snowy period, you will get to the battery waterfall on a sled attached to a snowmobile;
Depending on the weather, visit the Dragon Cave and definitely walk along the beach of stone dragon eggs. You will feel the real breath of the Arctic;
you will see a cemetery of old wooden ships, a former military airfield;
you will see the skeleton of a sperm whale;
take a walk along the beautiful Teriberki Bay. A stunning sandy beach and a beached fishing boat, a throne, a swing and other objects;
those who wish will try the northernmost beer.
The harsh landscapes of the North, especially in winter, will surely leave a big mark on your soul!
18:30 Estimated time of return to Murmansk.

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Day 3 - Getting to know the capital of the Arctic. A Pomeranian meal. Completion of the tour
Breakfast at the place of residence, room release.
Getting to know the capital of the Arctic!
The largest city in the Arctic Circle, the base of the icebreaker fleet, the hero city, the sea gate of the Arctic.
Murmansk was founded only in 1916 and cannot boast of a large number of historical attractions.
But still, this is an interesting and original region, attracting the splendor of the harsh northern landscapes.
There are a lot of key moments in the history of the state associated with the city, so the city is interesting, both aesthetically and historically.
On the sightseeing tour you will visit the main attractions:
memorial to submariners who died in peacetime;
The Church of the Savior on Waters;
lighthouse;
Kursk Submarine Memorial;
memorial to the Defenders of the Soviet Arctic during the Second World War;
monument “Waiting”;
monument to the Defenders of the Arctic – Alyosha monument.
Excursion on the nuclear icebreaker “Lenin".
The legendary giant ship with a nuclear installation, which had no analogues in the world before, was developed in the USSR in the 50s of the last century.
It was used to provide navigation along the Northern Sea Route.
Since 1989, the icebreaker, which has served for 30 years, has been permanently parked in the Murmansk seaport.
During the tour, you will see the engine room, the mess hall, the medical unit and other rooms.
At the end of the tour, we will warm up in a real Pomeranian house.
Taste freshly caught seafood delicacies (Pomeranian meal): fragrant fish soup from several species of fish, Kamchatka crab, sea urchins, scallop, dried and smoked fish, cod liver, boiled potatoes, freshly baked bread, tea from a samovar with cloudberry jam (you can take your favorite drinks with you).
See you soon!
Departure from Murmansk is not earlier than 18:00.

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Difficulty

Suitable for everyone

Tour organizer's comments

Travel is available for any level of physical fitness. No special skills are required.

The route is served by minibuses or SUVs "Sobol". In small groups — in jeeps. In Teriberka, we get to the coast by sleigh (during the snowy period of time).

Long walks are excluded.

Accommodation

Hotel

2 nights

Comfort

Premium

The tour includes accommodation in the Murmansk Cosmos 4* hotel.

Rooms with all amenities are available for double occupancy, as well as single and triple rooms.

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

Check-in date	Habitation
Check-in date	1/2 TWIN	SNGL
November 29 – December 1	29 900	34 400
December 20-22; January 24-26; February 22-24; March 8-10; March 28-30	53 800	59 900

The cost of the excursion fare without accommodation: 23,400 rubles/person.

The rate without accommodation includes all services except accommodation and breakfast. The collection for the tour at the Azimut and Cosmos hotels (former. Park INN).

Symbols:

½ TWIN – one place in a double room
SNGL – single occupancy (category "Individual — single bed in the room).

Accommodation with a check-in is possible.

Accommodation in a single room with a double bed (Standard) is on request.

Early check–in is available for an additional fee upon request.

You can skip the sightseeing tour. The cost of the tour will be reduced by 2,900 rubles.

The modern Cosmos Hotel is located in the very center of Murmansk, close to the main attractions, shopping streets and business centers.

The hotel offers 262 comfortable and cozy rooms from standard to suites with sauna. On the territory of the hotel: the restaurant of Russian, European and Arctic cuisine "Polar Dawns" with a capacity of up to 160 people, conference rooms with modern equipment, the night club "Icebreaker", sauna.

For all guests, free breakfast, wireless Internet (Wi-Fi), access to the gym.

Double rooms of the standard category:
Standard rooms are equipped with: a bed with orthopedic mattress or 2 separate beds (1 m x 2 m), additional bedside lighting, desk, chair, armchair, wardrobe, electric kettle, tea/coffee maker, TV, telephone, Internet outlet, free high-speed Internet (Wi-Fi), bathroom with shower and underfloor heating, hygiene kit (cosmetic napkin, hygiene bags), hair dryer, shoe horn, free access to the gym. The room size is 23 sq. m.

Single rooms of the individual category:
Bed with orthopedic mattress (1 m x 2 m), additional bedside lighting, desk, chair, armchair, wardrobe, electric kettle, tea/coffee maker, TV, telephone, Internet outlet, free high-speed Internet (Wi-Fi), bathroom with shower and underfloor heating, hygiene kit (cosmetic napkin, hygiene bags), hair dryer, free access to the gym. The room size is 17 sq. m.

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Tour conditions

Group

From 1 to 18 tourists

Minimum age

5 years old

Duration

3 days 2 nights

Group meets at

Murmansk region, Kola district, Murmansk airport named after Nicholas II

Included in price

accommodation in rooms with all amenities: Cosmos (ex. Park Inn Poliarnie Zori 4*) – 2 nights (depending on the selected rate);
nutrition: 2 buffet breakfasts (if the rate with accommodation is selected), 1 picnic lunch in Teriberka, Pomeranian meal;
transport: minibus or SUV Sable;
departure to the airport;
the excursion program:
- sightseeing tour of Murmansk;
- guided tour of the icebreaker “Lenin”;
- visit all the main attractions of Teriberka. During the snowy period, we will get to the coast on a sled attached to a snowmobile.

Paid extra

air or railway tickets to Murmansk and back;
accommodation, when choosing a tariff without accommodation;
breakfast, when choosing a rate without accommodation;
dinners;
environmental fee at the entrance to Teriberka (to be paid on the spot) — 380 rubles/person.;
departure for the Northern lights with a photographer – 5,000 rubles. (record when booking a tour, payment on the spot);
personal expenses.

It's important to know

photo camera;
waterproof warm clothes (jacket, trousers, mittens and gloves);
comfortable shoes without heels;
money for souvenirs (optional).

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