New Year's Arctic holidays under the Northern Lights

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

We are waiting for a trip to the legendary Teriberka, to the Khibiny Mountains with a snowmobile ride (suitable for beginners), an excursion to the top husky park of the Northwest "Lesnaya Elan", and, of course, hunting for the northern lights with photography!

Let's fully immerse ourselves in the atmosphere of the far north!

Location

Murmansk

from

US$ 1 019

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

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Tour highlights

Hunting for the Northern Lights

Let's arrange a photo hunt for the famous green glow

"Dragon Eggs"

We will visit the atmospheric coast of the Barents Sea with unusual stones

With the wind on a dog sled

Let's take a ride on a husky sled on a snow-covered highway

A date with reindeer

We will visit the Sami village and get acquainted with the red deer

Snowmobiling in the Khibiny Mountains

We will take a snowmobile route in Khibiny and make stops in interesting locations

"Snow Village"

We will find ourselves in an indoor maze of snow with ice sculptures and elegant patterns on the walls

Itinerary

Day 1 - Arrival in Murmansk. The Hunt for the Northern Lights
Welcome to the Kola Peninsula!
Arrival in Murmansk. You will get to Murmansk on your own (Azimut Hotel).
Arrival at the hotel, check-in to the rooms.
You will have free time to rest before going hunting for the northern lights.
We recommend booking tables in the restaurant in advance (we recommend the Terrace, Tundra, Gray Goose, Royal Hunt, White Rabbit) due to the high workload for the New Year holidays.
Under favorable weather conditions: the hunt for the northern Lights.
Pick-up at the Azimut Hotel (approximate pick-up time is 21:00).
Departure on a Northern Lights hunting tour.
The duration of the tour is 3-5 hours.
Photography is included in the price of the tour.
This program "New Year's Arctic Holidays" includes 2 trips to hunt for the northern lights.
The organizer reserves the right to decide on the exact date of departure for the tour, as we observe weather forecasts, clouds and solar activity.
The Northern Lights are a natural phenomenon, and no one can guarantee its appearance. If we do not see the northern Lights during trips to the northern Lights, then there are no discounts and refunds.
How the Northern Lights tour is going:
The approximate time of the training camp is 21:00. The exact time and place of the training camp will be announced by the coordinator before 19:00.
Let's go on tour! The duration of the hunt is 3-5 hours, depending on how quickly we find the starry sky. The most northern lights can appear at any moment!
Photography is included in the price of the tour. First we will take group photos, then individual ones.
To keep warm, you will be offered hot tea with light snacks (sweets, chocolate, cookies).
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 your place of residence in Murmansk. The approximate time of return to Murmansk is 00:00-02:00.
You will receive photos after January 10 2024 in format of a link to Google Drive or Yandex Disk.

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Day 2 - Snowmobile tour in Khibiny. Kirovsk
Breakfast at the Azimut Hotel (continental buffet).
The gathering of tourists takes place at the main entrance to the Azimut hotel (in the center of Murmansk).
The exact time will be announced by the coordinator the day before. Please do not be late and arrive 10 minutes before departure.
Departure to Khibiny.
We are going to the base, from where our snowmobile tour begins.
We select the equipment, go through a safety briefing and go on the route.
Seating for snowmobiles for 2 people.
Our route is the Kukisvumchorr Pass.
The length of the route is 20 kilometers (duration 1.5 hours).
On the route, we make stops in interesting locations for recreation and photos.
Important: persons under the age of 18 are not allowed to drive a snowmobile independently.
Visit the "Snow Village" — a covered maze of snow with ice sculptures and elegant snow patterns on the walls.
Lunch at a local cafe in Kirovsk (included in the price).
Return to Murmansk. The approximate time of return is 19:00-20:00.
We are resting and gaining strength before tomorrow's eventful program.
Under favorable weather conditions, we go hunting for the northern lights.
If the first trip to the radiance was not successful, the second trip will be organized without additional charges. In total, there are 2 trips to hunt for the northern lights.

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Day 3 - A journey to the ends of the earth. Teriberka
Breakfast at the Azimut Hotel (continental buffet).
The gathering of tourists takes place at the main entrance to the Azimut hotel (in the center of Murmansk).
The exact time will be announced by the coordinator the day before. Please do not be late and arrive 10 minutes before departure.
Departure to Teriberka. The duration of the transfer is 2.5 hours, including stops (130 km en route).
Along the way, we will make two stops in picturesque places to observe the fantastic landscapes of the Arctic tundra, enjoy the magnificent expanses of the endless North.
Arrival in Teriberka, visit the first location — the eternal parking lot of abandoned fishing ships ("graveyard of ships").
If there is sufficient snow cover, we will go to the coast of the Barents Sea with large stones ("dragon eggs") and a frozen waterfall on a sled behind a snowmobile.
The duration of the tour is approximately 40 minutes.
At each location, you will have the opportunity to take beautiful photos at the edge of the earth.
Set lunch at one of the local cafes (included in the price).
Return to Murmansk. The approximate time of return is 18:00-19:00.
We are resting and gaining strength before tomorrow's eventful program.
Under favorable weather conditions, we go hunting for the northern lights.
If the first trip to the radiance was not successful, the second trip will be organized without additional charges. In total, there are 2 trips to hunt for the northern lights.

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Day 4 - Ethno-park "Lesnaya Elan". Lovozero district
The gathering of tourists takes place at the main entrance to the Azimut hotel (in the center of Murmansk).
The exact time will be announced by the coordinator the day before. Please do not be late and arrive 10 minutes before departure.
Important: things can be left in the storage room of the Azimut Hotel. After the tour, we will return to the hotel and you can go to the airport.
Departure to the ethnic Sami village (2.5 hours on the way).
Getting to know the reindeer. You will have the opportunity to take photos and videos with these wonderful animals.
Sledding with huskies for a distance of up to 5 kilometers (the distance is divided into all group members). Other participants are riding a sledge behind a snowmobile in parallel.
Lunch in a cozy cafe with a northern flavor. Lunch includes salmon soup and venison with a side dish. Venison can be replaced with another dish upon agreement.
A walk through the kennel and a personal acquaintance with the charming huskies.
Visit a local souvenir shop with northern gifts.
Completion of the program and return to Murmansk to the Azimut Hotel.
This concludes our program, and we are sure that you will get thousands of unforgettable wow-impressions after going on tour with our company!

The program for the tour with dates from January 3-6: An excursion to the Sami ethnic village "Oleniy Dvor" and a sightseeing tour of Murmansk.

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Difficulty

For any person

Accommodation

Hotel

3 nights

Comfort

Upscale
Premium

The tour provides accommodation at the Azimut 4* hotel (city center), standard rooms, breakfast buffet included.

Check-in 3-6.01.24 accommodation at the Meridian 4* hotel.

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

double room — 89,800 rubles/person.;
single room — 114,800 rubles/person.

Possible options for triple accommodation:

Room upgrade — 2 single beds and a sofa, the cost will be slightly more expensive.
An extension of the standard room — 2 single beds and a cot, the cost will remain the same.

There are no discounts during the holiday period.

Azimut City Hotel Murmansk 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.

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Another option

Meridian 4*

Meridian Hotel is located in Murmansk. There are good conditions for comfortable living and recreation.

The rooms are equipped with necessary appliances and furnished with upholstered furniture. All rooms have a telephone system with long-distance and international access.

You can have lunch or dinner at nearby cafes or restaurants. There are also grocery stores and stalls nearby.

For seminars and conferences, you will be offered a conference room for 50 people or a meeting room for 12 people.

The distance to the nearest train station is about 255 meters, and the airport is 24 kilometers away.

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Tour conditions

Group

up to 16 tourists

Minimum age

8 years old

Duration

4 days 3 nights

Group meets at

Murmansk

Included in price

accommodation for 3 nights at the Azimut hotel in the city center;
Meals: breakfast (3), lunch (3);
hunting for the Northern Lights (2 trips);
Teriberka tour to the edge of the earth;
excursion to the ocean coast and to the waterfall;
tour to Khibiny, Kirovsk;
snowmobile safari in Khibiny 1.5 hours;
visit to the "Snow Village";
tour to the ethnic village;
sledding with huskies;
lunch with Arctic cuisine in the plague;
all entrance tickets;
professional guides with at least 5 years of experience;
Transport service: modern Mercedes Sprinter;
registration of passes: Teriberka;
support for the care department in Murmansk.

Paid extra

air and railway tickets to Murmansk and back;
airport transfer;
dinners;
souvenir products.

It's important to know

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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