In search of the northern Lights. The Kola Peninsula

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We will ride a reindeer sled, hunt the most picturesque natural phenomenon, observe the performance of a shamanic rite, spend a day at the very edge of the earth, inhaling the chilling air of the harsh Barents Sea — this and not only we will accomplish in four days in the Arctic.

And, of course, we will definitely visit the largest city beyond the Arctic circle and will certainly be enchanted by the original beauty of the North!

The cost of the tour without accommodation is 34,560 rubles.
The cost of a tour with accommodation starts from 48,100 rubles.

Location

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

from

US$ 416

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Tour highlights

Let's go to the edge of the world

Let's breathe in the cold breeze of the Barents Sea, walk along the stone beach, visit the "dragon cave" and feel the beauty of the Arctic

Let's hunt for the northern Lights

The Northern Lights are rightfully considered one of the most amazing and beautiful natural phenomena, and we will be able to see it with our own eyes!

Friendly reindeer

Let's get acquainted with the four-legged inhabitants of the ethnic village, feed them with our hands and ride a real reindeer sled

Seasonal activities

Depending on the dates of the tour, you will find the labyrinths of the "Snow Village", a cable car ride or a local fjord — details in the program!

Let's touch the Sami culture

We will visit a traditional house, observe the performance of a shamanic rite, try local cuisine and play national games

The icebreaker "Lenin" is a real miracle of technology

Let's take a tour, visiting the legendary giant ship with a nuclear installation, which had no analogues in the world before!

Itinerary

Day 1 - Murmansk and the icebreaker Lenin
We meet flights from Moscow at the airport:
SU1318, arrives at 10:40 (Aeroflot);
DP-235, arrives at 10:40 (Victory);
5N-521, arriving at 10:05 (Smartavia).
We meet flights from St. Petersburg at the airport:
SU‑6343, arrives at 11:05 (Aeroflot);
5N‑507, arriving at 11:55 (Smartavia).
We meet the Arctic train at the railway station, arriving at 12:05. It follows from Moscow via St. Petersburg.
We have lunch and gain strength to explore 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: the Memorial to the submariners who died in peacetime, the Church of the Savior on the Waters, the lighthouse.
Memorial of the Kursk submarine, monument "Waiting", monument "To the Defenders of the Soviet Arctic during the Great Patriotic War" — monument Alyosha.
Visit 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.
18:30 Estimated time of return to the hotel. Free time. Rest.
The hunt for the Northern Lights.
The tour is held on the most favorable evening of the program with a photographer.
Duration: up to 3-4 hours.
Route length: up to 200 km.
The tour starts from 20:00 to 24:00.
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!

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Day 2 - Teriberka — the edge of the earth
Breakfast at the hotel.
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.
During the tour you will learn the history of the Teriberka settlement, see the present of the village and its future!
You will be able to see a beautiful waterfall that carries its stormy waters directly into the ocean, an old artillery battery, take a trip "Thanks to Gazprom", visit the "dragon cave".
You will walk through the filming locations of the movie and meet with people who were directly involved in the mass shooting.
You will see the cemetery of old wooden carbases, a former military airfield, the first weather station in the Kola North, founded in 1893, a waterfall, the beach "eggs of the stone dragon", the beautiful Teriberki Bay and Gull Island and much more
You will visit one of the northernmost points of Russia and look at the Barents Sea.
The harsh landscapes of the North will surely leave a big mark on your soul!
Attention! Be sure to bring cameras, waterproof, warm clothes and comfortable shoes.
19:00 Estimated time of return to the hotel. Free time.
19:30 On request, for an additional fee, the Pomeranian meal "Tastes of Kola" — 5,200 rubles/person.
In an old house in the Pomeranian village of Minkino, on the shore of the Kola Bay with stunning views of Murmansk and ocean liners on the raid.
The dinner includes: fragrant ear of several types of sea fish, Kamchatka crab, sea urchin caviar, scallop, red salmon caviar, dried and smoked sea fish, freshly baked bread, tea from a samovar with cloudberry jam.
21:00 is the approximate time of the end of the dinner. If the northern lights are likely, go hunting.

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Day 3 - Fjord, waterfalls and pomors / Kirovsk, ski resort "Big Wood", "Snow Village"
Breakfast at the hotel.
Departure to Kirovsk. The city is located 230 kilometers from Murmansk, the duration of the road takes about 3 hours.
Guided sightseeing tour in the heart of Kola. The beauty and pride of the Kola Peninsula are the Khibiny Mountains, low, harsh and extremely picturesque.
Kirovsk, the northernmost ski resort in Russia, is located in the center of the peninsula, on the southern edge of the mountain range, near Bolshoy Vudyavr Lake.
A settlement in the mountains is very rare for the far North. Neighbors from the plain jokingly call this city "aul".
In zapolyarny Kirovsk, a picturesque view of the mountains opens from any street. You will feel the unhurried rhythm of life in a small town and the power of the harsh northern nature.
We will visit the ski resort "Big Wood", where we will climb the funicular to an altitude of 800 meters above sea level.
In clear weather, you will enjoy beautiful views of the expanses of the Kola Peninsula and the city. The lift may be closed due to strong winds. The cost of the tour will not change.
If possible, we will take a look at the Museum of Mineralogy. A collection of minerals from all over the world, apatite ore, broth and a cooling samovar. And most importantly, a seven—story tower that will take you from the bowels of the earth into the atmosphere! This museum has not left anyone indifferent.
Lunch at a cafe in the city.
The "Snow Village" is a place of recreation for both adults and children. The fairy tale that visitors to the snow halls get into makes people a little kinder, melts their hearts.
The appearance of a huge structure made of snow in the middle of the forest in a snow—covered clearing is a real miracle that you definitely need to look at at least once in your life.
There is always an opportunity to taste all the joys of winter! No less exciting, but hidden from the eyes of ordinary visitors, is the process of creating a "Village".

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Day 4 - Sami village + reindeer sledding
Breakfast at the hotel, room release.
On this day you will go to get acquainted with the indigenous people of the North — the Sami!
During the tour you will learn a lot of interesting things about everyday life and traditions, taste the national cuisine and play national Sami games.
Take a tour of the territory of the settlement, get acquainted with the animals and feed the deer with your hands. Interesting photos are waiting for you, and most importantly — unforgettable emotions.
An unusual chum house, lined with deer skins from the inside, will warm you with a real hearth in the center and surprise you with a warm and cozy atmosphere. The owner of the park will show real Sami rituals, with the help of which shamans have been negotiating with spirits for hundreds of years.
You will find:
acquaintance with the culture and way of life of the Sami people, the rite of sacrifice according to the ancient rite (to have coins of 10, 50 kopecks);
Sami games: throwing nyartala (lariat), Sami pal (Sami ball);
getting to know the reindeer, feeding, photographing;
reindeer sledding and sledding behind a snowmobile;
Getting to know animals: moose, huskies, foxes, arctic foxes and rabbits;
salmon soup, tea;
photos in national clothes.
Take with you: warm, waterproof clothes: jackets, trousers, shoes without heels, mittens and gloves are required, cameras, money for souvenirs (optional).
16:30 Transfer to the airport and railway station for the Aeroflot flight at 18:45 and the Arctic train. See you at the edge of the earth!

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Difficulty

For any person

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

3 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.:

Date of the trip	Placement at the hotel “Space”		Without placements	Extra day per room
Date of the trip	1/2 TWIN	SNGL	Without placements	TWIN	SNGL
17.10–20.10.24 01.11–04.11.24	44 950	50 700	33 600	8 900	7 200
28.11–01.12.24	45 550	51 300	34 200	12 400	9 400
19.12–22.12.24	49 400	54 300	36 850	12 700	9 600

The rate without accommodation includes all services except accommodation and breakfast. Collection for an excursion at the Azimut and Kosmos 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.

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 (1m x 2m), 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 (1m x 2m), 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, hygienic a set (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

up to 18 tourists

Minimum age

7 years old

Duration

4 days 3 nights

Group meets at

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

Included in price

meeting and seeing off at the airport and railway station for recommended flights;
accommodation in rooms with all amenities at the Cosmos Hotel (former Park Inn by Radisson) — 3 nights (when choosing a rate with accommodation);
nutrition:
- 3 breakfasts (when choosing a rate with accommodation);
- 3 lunches;
- 1 picnic on the shore in Teriberka;
the excursion program:
- sightseeing tour of Murmansk, visit to the Lenin icebreaker;
- Teriberka village: cemetery of wooden carbases, filming locations of the film "Leviathan", dragon Eggs beach + sheepskin coats and sledges to the shore (during the snowy period);
- entertainment program in the Sami village;
- reindeer sledding;
- evening trip to the hunt for the Northern lights + photography;
- visit to the fish shop;
- excursion to the heart of Kola — Kirovsk;
- visit the fabulous Snow village.

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.;
Pomorskaya meal "Tastes of Kola" — 5,200 rubles/person.

It's important to know

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

Dates and Prices

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