For whales on the Kola

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Kola... A piece of land beyond the Arctic circle attracts more and more adventurers.

You will explore the largest city in the Arctic Circle — Teriberka, where the acclaimed film "Leviathan" was filmed, watch the bird markets and walk along the shores of the Arctic Ocean.

But the most important highlight of this tour is that we will go to the Barents Sea together and go out on a ship in search of whales!

Location

Murmansk

Sightseeing tours

from

US$ 567

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Weekends: 8am - 7pm (GMT +3)

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Tour highlights

Ship Graveyard

Take impressive pictures against the background of abandoned wooden remains

Towards the whales

In 3 days you will have two trips to the sea at once to find the sea giants!

Gifts of the ocean

You will enjoy tasting the freshest seafood right from the bottom of the ocean: scallops, sea urchins and more

The Edge of the world

You will live in the famous village on the shores of the Barents Sea, where the film Leviathan was filmed

Alone with the North

You can stroll along the sandy beach and enjoy the soothing sound of the surf

Getting to know Murmansk

Go on a sightseeing tour of the city, see the nuclear icebreaker Lenin and Alyosha

Itinerary

Day 1 - Getting to know the North. Boat trip
You arrive in the hero city of Murmansk by air or railway transport on your own.
We recommend arrival before 11:00 so that you have time to get to the meeting place of the group.
Gathering of the group at 12:00 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).
Check in at the hypermarket on the way to Teriberka.
Teriberka is a remote place, shops and pharmacies are often closed, so that you will not be left without food and medicines, we will stop at the hypermarket.
Crossing the endless tundra towards the ocean.
The road to Teriberka will take about 2.5 hours in one direction.
The path itself will run through the amazing and incredible expanses of the northern tundra.
Along the way, we will make several stops to capture the beauty of the North on film.
On the way, the guide will tell you fascinating facts from the history of this amazing region.
Check-in at the hotel according to the program.
The hotel is located in the heart of the famous village of Teriberka, which is located in a picturesque corner of the Kola Peninsula on the coast of the Arctic Ocean.
Lunch with a view of the ocean and the enchanting beauty of Teriberka (optional, self-paid).
A boat trip in search of wonders.
The most long—awaited thing is that we are going to surf the Barents Sea.
A sea voyage through the waters of the Barents Sea awaits you.
Along the way, we will observe the bird markets, enjoy the fascinating views of the steep cliffs going deep into the seabed and the vast expanses of the Barents Sea.
And most importantly, along the way we will have a unique opportunity to see whales, killer whales and other marine life!
Their appearance depends on many factors, one of which is the weather, but we are setting ourselves up for luck and success!
If sailing is not possible due to weather conditions, the tour program will be changed and the cost of the tour will be recalculated.
The filming location of the film that gave a new life — "Leviathan".
Teriberka found a new life after the release of the film Leviathan by Andrey Zvyagintsev, which was filmed in these picturesque places.
You will be able to personally walk around the filming locations and see the skeleton of a mystical creature.
A sandy beach and unity with nature.
You can ride on the northernmost swing and take photos overlooking the ocean.
The main objects will be:
a huge skeleton of a miracle fish;
swing overlooking the Barents Sea;
The throne of Poseidon;
a ship washed ashore.
Dinner at the Arctic cuisine restaurant (self-paid).
One of the days you will have a tasting of the freshest seafood right from the bottom of the ocean: scallops, sea urchins and more.
We will teach you how to carve them properly and eat them raw, enjoy seafood delicacies in a pleasant atmosphere under the noise of the Barents Sea (included in the price).
Free time.

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Day 2 - Teriberka Nature Park. Boat trip and bird markets
Breakfast at the hotel.
Gathering a group. The guide will tell you the time the day before. We will meet in the lobby of the hotel for a walk through the Teriberka Nature Park.
The graveyard of sunken ships is the first point of our journey.
As you know, Teriberka is an ancient fishing village, whose life began with fishing.
The cemetery of ships is the main evidence of the past, the ship's frames are forever buried on the shoal of the Teriberskaya Bay.
Teriberka Nature Park.
Teriberka Nature Park is located on an area of several thousand hectares, which ensures the preservation of natural objects of high value.
Among the main places included in the park, we will visit:
the Battery waterfall, whose waters flow down from the Small Battery Lake;
Dragon Eggs Beach, traveling along the beach, you can take a lot of atmospheric photos.
Lunch at the Arctic cuisine restaurant (self-paid).
A boat trip in search of wonders.
The most long—awaited thing is that we are going to surf the Barents Sea. You will have a sea trip through the waters of the Barents Sea.
Time for walks and Arctic dinner on the coast (self-paid).

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Day 3 - Sightseeing tour of Murmansk
Breakfast at the hotel.
We say goodbye to Teriberka and the ocean.
We are returning to Murmansk, the days were bright with impressions and full of emotions.
We are sure Teriberka has got into the very heart and will stay with you forever!
Sightseeing tour of Murmansk, souvenirs and a legendary 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.
Visit to the Museum of local lore.
If you have time, you can visit the Sea Station.
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 lunch at one of the restaurants in Murmansk (optional). Lunch is paid for independently.
The end of the tour is at the address: Five Corners square, 5/23 Vorovsky St., Meridian Hotel lobby.

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Difficulty

For any person

Tour organizer's comments

The tour is suitable for children from 5 years old, not suitable for persons with disabilities, because boarding a boat is difficult and not suitable for this category

Accommodation

Hotel

2 nights

Comfort

Upscale

The tour includes hotel accommodation, 2-bed accommodation.

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

Tour dates	Hotel	The cost of the tour	Additional payment for 1-bed accommodation
April 29 – May 1, May 3-5, May 10-12, May 24-26, May 31 – June 2	Ecohome, standard double/twin	49 900	12 000
other dates	«Cedar Grass», standard twin (mountain view)	49 900	7 500

Cedar Grass Hotel

The modern and comfortable Cedar Grass Hotel Teriberka is located in the village of Teriberka, Murmansk region, on the very shore of the Barents Sea.

The hotel is distinguished by its unique panoramic views of the seashore, picturesque cliffs and hills, and the sea bay where whales sail.

The comfortable rooms in the main building are equipped with everything necessary for a pleasant stay: heating, toilet with shower, hot water, free WI-FI, TV and household appliances.

Polar whale Restaurant

While you are staying at our hotel, you can enjoy the menu of our restaurant.

Polar Whale is the northernmost restaurant in the European part of Russia: 70th parallel of the globe, 2000 km from the North Pole, coast of the Arctic Ocean…

Traditional European cuisine and cozy interior create a unique atmosphere for a family lunch, a romantic dinner, a business meeting or a quick cup of coffee!

The restaurant is located in the main building of the hotel and has a wonderful panoramic view of the bay.

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Another option

The Ecohome Hotel

Staying in our hotel will add positive emotions and vivid impressions of meeting with the Russian Arctic.

The modern rooms are equipped with everything necessary for a comfortable stay after an adventurous day, there is a stylish lobby and a spacious lobby for chatting with friends.

The hotel has a restaurant that serves delicious breakfasts and you can enjoy dishes from the Teriberian specialties: fresh fish, seafood, wild plants.

Our guests note the care, attention and friendly attitude of the staff from the moment of planning the trip to the moment of departure from the hotel.

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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

comfortable accommodation in a hotel on the very shore of the Barents Sea;
tour service:
- 2 trips to the sea in search of whales;
- visit to the Teriberka Nature Park;
- walking along the unexplored trails of the tundra;
- filming locations of the movie "Leviathan";
- icebreaker Lenin;
nutrition:
- breakfast at the hotel;
- seafood tasting;
the work of guides;
transport support on the tour.

Paid extra

air or railway tickets to Murmansk and back;
airport transfer;
lunches and dinners;
extra charge for single hotel accommodation:
- Cedar Grass — 7,500 rubles/person.;
- "Ecohome" — 12,000 rubles/person.;
personal expenses.

It's important to know

Clothing and shoes:

Warm, non-draughty and waterproof clothes. Jackets preferably with a hood. The weather in the North is often changeable, precipitation is possible.
A headdress.
A set of thermal underwear and a fleece jacket.
Comfortable waterproof shoes. Ideally, trekking boots or sneakers.

Documents, money and more:

Passport.
The MHI policy.
Cash.
Portable charging.
Personal hygiene items.
Personal first aid kit.
A backpack for personal belongings.

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

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