Kola Peninsula Tour for the Northern Lights

The place of our trip is the Kola Peninsula and the city of Murmansk, which is very close to the Arctic Ocean. 

A winter tour to the Kola Peninsula is an exciting journey full of interesting and romantic moments. Let yourself be carried away by the harsh charm of the north and plunge into its frosty but welcoming embrace.

You will have a guided tour of Murmansk, a trip to the northern seas and the ocean, a trip to visit huskies and reindeer, snowmobiling and snowshoeing. 

And also, under favorable weather conditions, you will enjoy the beauty of the northern lights.

Location

Murmansk region, Kola district, Murmansk airport named after Nicholas II
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$928
$789
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Duration
5 Days
4 Nights
Departures
  • Group departures
    • 7 – 11 December
    • Dates for next season
    • 10 – 14 February, 2026
    • 15 – 19 February, 2026
    • 10 – 14 March, 2026
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Accommodation
  • Hotel
    5 nights
Comfort
  • Midscale
Difficulty
Easy
Suitable for everyone
Group
From 4 to 18 tourists
Minimum age
10 years old
Group meet at
Murmansk region, Kola district, Murmansk airport named after Nicholas II
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Weekdays: 8am - 8pm
Weekends: 8am - 7pm (GMT +3)
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Tour highlights

The magical "Mysterious Forest"
Take a walk through the snow labyrinths, admire and photograph everything around
Visiting huskies and reindeer
Visit the husky kennel, where you will get the opportunity to experience a lot of positive emotions from communicating with cute animals.
Fun snowmobiling
Take a ride through a very beautiful gorge surrounded by mountains on all sides.
Mesmerizing Northern Lights
Go on a hunt for bright green, pink and purple flashes in the night sky
The mysterious Teriberka
You can see the huge skeleton of a sperm whale from the movie "Leviathan", an old ship washed up on the shore and take pictures of a frozen waterfall.
Getting to know Murmansk
Get to know a lot of interesting places in the city, which stands on picturesque hills

Itinerary

  • Day 1 - Exploring Murmansk and hunting for the Northern Lights

    14:00 Gathering of the group at the Murmansk airport.

    The tour to the Kola Peninsula begins with a visit to the main city of this location — harsh Murmansk. This settlement stands on the picturesque hills-hills that adorn the shore of the Kola Bay.

    Today we will see the most interesting locations of Murmansk:

    • Five Corners Square is the center and heart of the city;
    • a funny monument to the cod. She needs to rub her nose.;
    • art object "To live in the north";
    • The Lighthouse complex is a beautiful lighthouse, near which there is a huge anchor. And there's also a great view of the city!
    • monument "Alyosha" — 42-meter tall hero, defender of the city;
    • nuclear icebreaker "Lenin".

    After the tour, check into the hotel where we will stay throughout the tour.

    One evening (after 21:00) we will go hunting for the Northern Lights.

    Have you ever dreamed of seeing this natural wonder firsthand? Get ready! We know great places where you can see the aurora.

    So let's hope the weather is favorable and keep our cameras ready!

    To see the Northern Lights on the Kola Peninsula, you need to match the clear weather and a number of other tricky factors.

    Our instructor carefully monitors the weather and on the best day we go out to catch the aurora.

    The active part of the tour to the Kola Peninsula will be 3.5 km on foot.

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  • Day 2 - Excursion to the Arctic jam production plant, snowmobiling, tropical pool or the snowy city of Kirovsk, snowmobiling in Khibiny, Snow village, magical forest
  • Day 3 - Kandalaksha tour to the shores of the White Sea. Snowshoe trip to Volosyanaya Mountain
  • Day 4 - Teriberka. Swing near the sea, sperm whale skeleton, boat art object, ship cemetery, Battery waterfall, Dragon beach
  • Day 5 - A trip to the husky kennel. Departure home
Difficulty
Suitable for everyone
Tour organizer's comments

The difficulty level of the route is moderate (90% of the route) and medium (10% of the route). The route is recommended for beginners and is an excursion with trekking elements. Trekking is walking through mountainous (rough) terrain. 

On one of the days of the tour, there will be an ascent and descent of about 250 m (approximately like climbing 80 floors). The route runs along snowy trails and asphalt.

The tour is not difficult, we take people of different ages into the group.

Accommodation

Accommodation
  • Hotel
    5 nights
Comfort
  • Midscale
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The tour provides accommodation in Murmansk at the Ogni Murmansk Hotel or a hotel of a similar class (Standard double rooms, room amenities).

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

Check-in datesCost
December 07-1172 800
February 10-1477 800
February 15-1977 800
March 10-1477 800
The Ogni Murmansk Hotel 5 nights

The Lights of Murmansk Hotel is located in an ecologically clean natural area on a hill overlooking the city of Murmansk. The convenient location allows you to enjoy privacy with nature, but at the same time it is easy to reach all the sights and the city center. There is a 24-hour front desk, free parking, airport transfer on request.

It offers rooms of various categories with free Wi-Fi. They include a private bathroom with a shower, hairdryer and all necessary toiletries, and a TV in each room.

On the third floor there is the restaurant "At Yegorych's", which offers panoramic views of the city and the bay. All hotel guests can order food from the restaurant directly to their room.

The distance to the airport is 22 km, to the railway station — 5 km. Nearby there is a recreation park with ski slopes, where there are many activities: cheesecake riding, snow banana, shooting ranges, rope extreme strips at an altitude of up to 6 meters, a 100-meter bungee over the lake, year-round trout fishing, reindeer or dog sledding. A public transport bus runs directly from the hotel.

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Tour conditions

Group
From 4 to 18 tourists
Minimum age
10 years old
Duration
5 days 4 nights
Group meets at
Murmansk region, Kola district, Murmansk airport named after Nicholas II

Included in price

  • road crossings along the route;
  • accommodation in Murmansk in the hotel "Lights of Murmansk" or a hotel of a similar class;
  • meals specified in the program (breakfast from 2 to 5 days);
  • snowmobiling (2 people ride on one snowmobile);
  • snowshoe rental;
  • Husky village visit;
  • entrance tickets to the Snow Village (only in tours from January to March);
  • entrance tickets to the Mysterious Forest (only in tours from January to March);
  • entrance tickets to the Tropical Bath (only for tours in December);
  • company tour or master class (only in tours in December);
  • entrance tickets to the nuclear icebreaker Lenin;
  • entrance tickets to the Teriberka Nature Park;
  • one trip to hunt for the Northern Lights;
  • a second trip to hunt for the Northern Lights (in case the first one turns out to be unsuccessful);
  • the services of an instructor-guide.

Paid extra

  • air and railway tickets to Murmansk and back;
  • meals not specified in the program (lunches, dinners). The cost of lunch / dinner in a cafe starts from 700 rubles.;
  • The surcharge for a single room in a hotel room is 15,000 rubles.;
  • insurance (optional).

It's important to know

Personal equipment you need for the tour
  • winter jacket with a hood (required) — the air temperature can range from -5...-20°C, there may be wind;
  • fleece;
  • a cap;
  • gloves (2 pairs), since it's cold outside, we recommend having sensory gloves (to be able to take pictures without taking off gloves);
  • warm, running trousers;
  • T-shirt;
  • lingerie;
  • thermal underwear, socks;
  • warm, waterproof walking shoes. The route runs on asphalt, on a trampled snow trail, on fresh snow;
  • tourist foam;
  • sweatpants, flip-flops for walking in the hotel;
  • child's passport / birth certificate;
  • photo camera;
  • toiletries (toothbrush, toothpaste, shampoo, razor);
  • hairbrush;
  • sunglasses are required;
  • trekking poles — they make it easier to walk in those locations where movement takes place on fresh snow, as well as while walking on snowshoes;
  • thread, needle;
  • backpack for walking (20-25 liters);
  • toilet paper (useful during the day on the route);
  • thermos flask (volume 0.5–0.75 liters per person). In a thermos, every tourist takes tea for a walk;
  • a tripod for the phone. The shooting of the northern Lights takes place at night. We shoot at night, with shutter speed. A tripod will help you take high-quality photos;
  • hygienic lipstick;
  • headlamp;
  • ski mask (can be useful during the wind);
  • flashlights (gaiters, gaiters, shoe covers);
  • individual first aid kit.
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Dates and Prices

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    $789
    7 – 11 Dec 5 days 4 nights
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  • from
    $843
    10 – 14 Feb, 2026 5 days 4 nights
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  • from
    $843
    15 – 19 Feb, 2026 5 days 4 nights
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    $843
    10 – 14 Mar, 2026 5 days 4 nights
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Reviews

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    Damira
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    19 Jun, 2025
    The accommodation was warm and cozy, with a shower and toilet in every room The instructor was absolutely outstanding — special thanks for the fun games ❤️ The route was perfect, with something new to experience every day.
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    Andrey Ivlev
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    17 Jun, 2025
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    The welcome, overall organization, instructor’s work, and daily support were all excellent. Some items on the packing list were unnecessary, but that’s just a minor detail. Overall, a great experience.
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    Valeria
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    9 Jun, 2025
    We loved everything👌 Everything was quick, well-organized, and straightforward. Thank you! We'd be happy to travel with you again🙂