Arctic New Year's holidays under the Northern Lights on the Kola Peninsula

A rich four-day program for the New Year holidays on the Kola Peninsula! 

You will have a trip to the legendary Teriberka and a snowmobile safari in Khibiny, a sleigh ride to the ocean coast, a visit to an authentic Sami village, and, of course, a photo hunt for the northern lights! 

Get ready to fully immerse yourself in the atmosphere of the far north!

The cost of the tour without accommodation is 83,500 rubles/person.

The cost of the tour with accommodation starts from 104,900 rubles/person.

Location

Murmansk
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Duration
4 days
3 nights
Departures
22 - 25 Oct
30 Oct - 2 Nov
31 Oct - 3 Nov
5 - 8 Nov
12 - 15 Nov
19 - 22 Nov
26 - 29 Nov
3 - 6 Dec
Accommodation
  • Hotel
    3 nights
Comfort
  • Upscale
  • Premium
Difficulty
Easy
Suitable for everyone
Group
From 1 to 17 tourists
Minimum age
6 years old
Group meet at
Murmansk
Contact the tour coordinator
Weekdays: 8am - 8pm
Weekends: 8am - 7pm (GMT +3)
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Tour highlights

Hunting for the Northern Lights
Arrange a photo hunt for a natural phenomenon famous for its beauty
A journey to the ends of the earth
You will visit the atmospheric cemetery of abandoned ships and the outlandish Dragon Eggs beach
Gastronomic diversity
Enjoy the flavors of Arctic cuisine at a non-standard lunch in Teriberka and a gastronomic master class
Getting to know the wildlife of the North
You will be able to chat with red deer and feed them
Snowmobile Safari
Take an exciting snowmobile trip in Khibiny
Immersion in Sami culture
Visit the atmospheric village, where you will get acquainted with the culture of the indigenous people of the North

Itinerary

  • Day 1 - Arrival in Murmansk. The Hunt for the Northern Lights

    Arrival in Murmansk.

    We recommend arriving in Murmansk before 17:00 on the first day, so that you can check into the hotel, relax and leave your belongings.

    The transfer is not included in the price of the tour.

    Guests can get to Murmansk by taxi or public transport on their own.

    Departure to the Northern Lights hunting tour.

    The duration of the tour is 3-5 hours.

    Photography is included in the price of the tour.

    This program includes 2 trips to the Northern Lights at no extra charge.

    The Northern Lights are a natural phenomenon, and no one can guarantee its appearance.

    If we do not see the Northern Lights during our trips to the Northern Lights, then there are no discounts or refunds.

    How does the Northern Lights hunting tour work?:

    • The gathering of tourists takes place in the city center. The exact time and place of the training camp will be announced by the coordinator the day before. Please do not be late and arrive 10 minutes before the start.
    • The duration of the "hunt" is 3-5 hours, depending on how quickly you can find the starry sky. The northern Lights can appear at any moment!
    • During the photography process, group photos are taken first, then individual ones on a first-come, first-served basis.
    • To keep warm, you will be offered hot tea with light snacks.
    • During the tour, the guide will tell you about the nature of the northern lights, and how it happens.
    • After the tour, you will be taken to a hotel in Murmansk. The approximate time of return is 00:00-02:00 at night.
    • You will receive photos within 3-4 days after the end of the tour in the format of a link to Yandex.Disk or other cloud storage.
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  • Day 2 - A journey to the ends of the earth. Teriberka
  • Day 3 - Khibiny
  • Day 4 - Gastronomic master class or husky riding (depending on arrival date)
Difficulty
Suitable for everyone

Accommodation

Accommodation
  • Hotel
    3 nights
Comfort
  • Upscale
  • Premium

The tour provides accommodation in a 3* or 4* hotel to choose from.

The rate without accommodation is 83,500 rubles/person.

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

Placement Double roomSingle room
A 3-night stay in a 3* hotel according to the breakfast program
104 900125 900
3-night stay at Meridian Hotel 4*
(Standard superior with breakfast)

121 900 DBL

127 900 TWIN

157 400
3-night stay at Meridian Hotel 4*
(Junior Suite Arctic with breakfast)
130 900 DBL178 500
Meridian 4* or equivalent or Rooms and Breakfast 3* mini-hotel or its equivalent 3 nights
Meridian 4* or equivalent

The Meridian 4* Hotel is located in Murmansk.

All rooms are equipped with amenities including WI-FI, telephone, TV, household personal hygiene products and shower cosmetics. The beds are equipped with high-quality furniture and professional mattresses with an English Miracoil spring unit.

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Another option
Rooms and Breakfast 3* mini-hotel or its equivalent

Rooms and Breakfast Mini-Hotel is located in Murmansk, just 800 m from the center. 

Guests here will be able to relax and unwind in a peaceful environment, connect to an uninterrupted Wi-Fi network to always be in touch with their loved ones. 

The hotel has about 11 comfortable rooms of various categories. 

All of them are fully equipped with comfortable sleeping places, high-quality furniture, workplaces and modern appliances. All rooms have a flat-screen TV and underfloor heating. 

The private bathroom must have a shower and personal hygiene products. Hearty and delicious breakfasts are served here every morning. You can also have a snack in the nearest canteens and cafes.

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Tour conditions

Group
From 1 to 17 tourists
Minimum age
6 years old
Duration
4 days 3 nights
Group meets at
Murmansk

Included in price

  • accommodation at the selected hotel (3* / 4* ) in Murmansk (3 nights according to the program), when choosing a rate with accommodation;
  • "Hunting" for the Northern Lights with a photographer guide (2 mandatory trips);
  • sleigh ride to the ocean coast (if there is sufficient snow cover);
  • excursion to Teriberka (group);
  • meals according to the program: breakfast at the hotel, lunch during excursions, set;
  • excursion to Khibiny, Kirovsk (group);
  • snowmobiling in Khibiny, 23 km (2 people per snowmobile), instructor, equipment;
  • ethnic village tour (group);
  • registration of passes and entrance tickets according to the program;
  • ground transportation services under the NA program (group);
  • the guide and tour service in Russian according to the program (group).

Paid extra

  • air and railway tickets to Murmansk and back;
  • transfer from/to airport or railway station;
  • dinners and other meals outside the program;
  • souvenir products;
  • accommodation, when choosing a rate without accommodation;
  • New Year's Eve celebration at the Meridian 4* Hotel (optional, show program, gala dinner, host).

It's important to know

Personal equipment you need for the tour
  • thermal underwear;
  • high winter shoes without heels;
  • a cap;
  • scarf;
  • gloves;
  • fleece sweatshirt;
  • winter pants and jacket.
  • personal thermos or thermocup (optional);
  • Portable charging;
  • personal hygiene items;
  • personal first aid kit;
  • backpack for personal belongings;
  • passport;
  • MHI policy;
  • cash.

The air temperature in Murmansk can drop to -35 °C and below. Take spare things with you, there are no such things as a lot of warm clothes!

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    Tatiana Leonova
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    25 May, 2026
    I’m absolutely delighted with “Big Country” and its team. True professionals work there. Thanks to your help, I’ve already visited Altai, Lake Baikal, North Ossetia, and the Russian North! Thank you for your amazing work. Working with people is never easy, but you always manage to find common ground with your clients and help resolve any issue that comes up. Keep up the great work!!!
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    Elena
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    22 May, 2026
    It was a very interesting and eventful tour with plenty of great food experiences along the way. Unfortunately, the weather didn’t cooperate, so we weren’t able to see the Northern Lights or fully experience Teriberka, but the trip to Kirovsk turned out to be absolutely wonderful and full of memorable impressions. Our guide Olga was energetic, enthusiastic, and truly passionate about showing and telling us as much as possible! Overall, we definitely did not regret taking this trip.
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    Anastasia
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    25 Jan, 2025
    The trip organization was excellent.