Arctic summer: whales, Teriberka, waterfalls

Welcome to the Russian North! 

We will go to the heart of the Arctic, the legendary Teriberka, visit the Kola waterfalls, get acquainted with Murmansk, the Gateway to the Arctic, immerse ourselves in the culture and traditions of the Sami people, and also meet reindeer, which can be fed! 

The cost of the tour without accommodation is 34,900 rubles.
The cost of a tour with accommodation starts from 44,900 rubles.

Location

Russia, Murmansk
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$342
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Duration
4 Days
3 Nights
Departures
  • Group departures
    • Dates for next season
    • 5 – 8 June, 2025
    • 12 – 15 June, 2025
    • 19 – 22 June, 2025
    • 26 – 29 June, 2025
or
Accommodation
  • Hotel
    3 nights
Comfort
  • Upscale
  • Premium
Difficulty
Moderate
Involves moderate physical activity
Group
Up to 17 people
Minimum age
6 years old
Group meet at
Russia, Murmansk
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Weekdays: 8am - 8pm
Weekends: 8am - 7pm (GMT +3)
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Tour highlights

Teriberka and whales
Let's go on a boat trip in search of whales
Sami village
Let's get acquainted with the culture of the Sami people and reindeer
The capital of the Arctic
We will meet with Alyosha and see the nuclear icebreaker Lenin

Itinerary

  • Day 1 - Arrival in Murmansk. Tour of the Arctic capital

    Welcome to the Far north, to the Hero City of Murmansk!

    Arrival in Murmansk on your own, meeting with a guide in the city center, first acquaintance. 

    The coordinator will inform you about the time and place of the meeting on the eve of the start.

    Sightseeing tour of Murmansk, during which we will visit:

    • The memorial to the Defenders of the Soviet Arctic during the Great Patriotic War is Alyosha, located on the Green Cape hill, offering panoramic views of the whole of Murmansk.
    • Memorial complex for sailors who died in peacetime. The ensemble includes: the cabin of the Kursk submarine, a ship's anchor, a hexagonal lighthouse.
    • Marine station with a small embankment, an external inspection of the world's first nuclear icebreaker Lenin.

    After the program, we go to a cafe for lunch (included in the price, cover).

    Completion of the tour in the city center, free time.

    Check-in at the hotel according to the program (rate with accommodation).

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  • Day 2 - A tour of the waterfalls of the Kola. "Valley of Glory". Cola City
  • Day 3 - Teriberka — a journey to the Ends of the Earth
  • Day 4 - Sami village and reindeer
Difficulty
Involves moderate physical activity
Tour organizer's comments

For tourists of any age category and physical fitness. No preliminary preparation is required, low level of physical activity, the tour is suitable for adults and children.

Accommodation

Accommodation
  • Hotel
    3 nights
Comfort
  • Upscale
  • Premium

The cost of the tour without accommodation (independent accommodation in Murmansk) is 34,900 rubles/person.

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

Tour formatDouble occupancySingle occupancy
Tour with 3 nights stay in a 3* hotel + breakfast 
Recommended hotels: Glarus, Renaissance
44 90049 900
Tour with 3 nights stay in a 4* hotel + breakfast 
Recommended hotels: Azimut, Meridian
47 70055 900

Discount for children aged 6-13 years inclusive — 1,500 rubles.

Azimut Hotel 4* or Meridian Hotel 4* or 3 nights
Azimut Hotel 4*

Offering a restaurant, Azimut Hotel is located in the center of Murmansk, right next to the Central Park and a 5-minute walk from the Central Stadium.

The rooms are decorated in bright colors and feature a minibar and a flat-screen TV with cable channels. 

Blackout curtains are also provided. Each room has a private bathroom with a hairdryer and free toiletries.

At Azimut Hotel you will find a 24-hour front desk and a bar. The hotel also offers conference rooms, a tour desk and luggage storage.

Murmansk Train Station is a 5-minute walk away. Murmansk International Airport is 32 km away.

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Another option
Meridian Hotel 4*

Located in the heart of Murmansk, Meridian Congress Hotel offers rooms with satellite TV. 

Free Wi-Fi is available anywhere in the hotel.

All rooms at the Meridian Hotel are simply furnished. Some rooms have a living room.

There is a 24-hour front desk at the property. The hotel also has a massage room.

A variety of local and international dishes are served at the hotel's restaurant. The bar offers light snacks and refreshing drinks.

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Another option
Renaissance Boutique Hotel 3*

Renaissance Boutique Hotel is located in Murmansk, a 10-minute walk from Five Corners Square. 

It offers classic-style rooms, a restaurant serving various cuisines, and room service.

All rooms at this hotel are equipped with a flat-screen TV with cable channels. 

The private bathroom comes with a shower and a hairdryer. 

Slippers and an extended set of free toiletries are provided. Free Wi-Fi is available throughout the property.

The Renaissance Hotel has an equipped conference room. Guests can relax in the lounge with a fireplace and an aquarium. There is also a spa area.

Murmansk Airport is 25 km from Renaissance Boutique Hotel. Free parking is available on site.

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Glarus Hotel 3*

Glarus Hotel is located in Murmansk, an 8-minute walk from Central Park. Free private parking is available on site. 

The Central Stadium is a 15-minute walk away.

The rooms are decorated in a classic style and feature a TV.

It features a restaurant, sauna and snack bar.

Murmansk Train and Bus Stations are an 8-minute walk from the hotel. Murmansk Airport is 31 km away.

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Tour conditions

Group
up to 17 tourists
Minimum age
6 years old
Duration
4 days 3 nights
Group meets at
Russia, Murmansk

Included in price

  • sightseeing tour of Murmansk (group);
  • excursion to Teriberka (group);
  • registration of passes to Teriberka;
  • excursion to Titovsky waterfalls (group);
  • tour to the Sami (ethnic) village (group);
  • lunch at the locations, setting (except for the second day);
  • breakfast at the hotel (when choosing a rate with accommodation);
  • accommodation in 3* or 4* hotels (when choosing a rate with accommodation);
  • professional guide and guided tour service according to the program (group);
  • ground transportation service (Mercedes Sprinter or similar).

Paid extra

  • air and railway tickets to Murmansk and back;
  • airport transfers.
  • accommodation (when choosing a rate without accommodation);
  • breakfast (when choosing a rate without accommodation);
  • lunch on the second day;
  • dinners after excursions;
  • personal expenses.

It's important to know

Personal equipment you need for the tour
  • passport (be sure to take your passport with you on an excursion to Teriberka);
  • MHI policy;
  • cash;
  • personal thermos or thermocup (optional);
  • Portable charging;
  • personal hygiene items;
  • personal first aid kit;
  • backpack for personal belongings;
  • foam for sitting in nature.

Clothing Recommendations:

  • windproof and waterproof outdoor clothing;
  • a cap;
  • gloves for the weather;
  • comfortable trekking shoes;
  • an additional set of warm clothes in case of getting wet;
  • mosquito repellent;
  • sunglasses;
  • a protective cream.
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Dates and Prices

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    5 – 8 Jun, 2025 4 days 3 nights
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    12 – 15 Jun, 2025 4 days 3 nights
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    19 – 22 Jun, 2025 4 days 3 nights
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    26 – 29 Jun, 2025 4 days 3 nights
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    3 – 6 Jul, 2025 4 days 3 nights
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Reviews

  • V
    Vera
    6 Nov, 2024
    about provider
    This year, I finally fulfilled a dream of visiting the Arctic Circle! A friend and I chose a summer trip to the North: 'Whales, Teriberka and Waterfalls.' We booked through the tour operator 'Big Country' and were really pleased with the experience. In just four days, we collected so many incredible memories: we saw stunning waterfalls, learned fascinating facts about the unique tundra landscape, went on a whale-watching boat ride, took amazing photos at Dragon Egg Beach, visited an indigenous Sami house and enjoyed delicious traditional dishes. We were thrilled with the trip! Special thanks to our guide Victor, who shared so many interesting stories, answered all our questions and led the tour with real passion! We stayed at the Azimut Hotel, which was great. Everything was well-organized with no issues at all—I loved it all!
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