Northern Lights on the Kola Peninsula. 3-day Winter tour

The tour is for those who want to see the most in just three days!

As part of this program, you can feel like real explorers who go in search of the northern Lights. You will walk along the coast of the Arctic Ocean and visit the legendary Murmansk, as well as in the ethnic park you will be able to get acquainted with the culture and traditions of indigenous peoples.

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Location

Murmansk
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$908
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Duration
3 days
2 nights
Departures
4 - 6 Sep
11 - 13 Sep
18 - 20 Sep
25 - 27 Sep
2 - 4 Oct
9 - 11 Oct
16 - 18 Oct
23 - 25 Oct
Comfort
  • Upscale
  • Premium
Difficulty
Easy
Suitable for everyone
Group
From 4 to 14 tourists
Minimum age
10 years old
Group meet at
Murmansk
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Weekends: 8am - 7pm (GMT +3)
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Tour highlights

An amazing natural phenomenon
Get the opportunity to admire the enchanting northern Lights
Ethnic Park
You will learn about the culture of the northern peoples, as well as try your hand at the northern all-around
Cute reindeer and huskies
Chat with huskies and reindeer, as well as feed the mighty animals with yagel
The mysterious Teriberka
Set off to explore the expanses of the nature park, which ensures the preservation of natural sites with high value.
The multifaceted Murmansk
You will see interesting monuments and the first nuclear—powered vessel on the planet, the nuclear icebreaker Lenin
Journey to the ends of the earth
Drive across the endless tundra towards the ocean and make several stops to capture the beauty of the North.

Itinerary

  • Day 1 - Getting to know Murmansk. Departure for the Northern Lights

    You arrive in the hero city of Murmansk by air or railway transport on your own.

    We recommend that you arrive before 13:00 so that you have time to get to the hotel and check in. Check-in at the hotel according to international standards starts at 14:00.

    Check-in time at the hotel can be changed/different, in case of postponement of check-in time, things can be left in the luggage room.

    The general gathering of the group. The meeting time of the group is 14:30 at the address: Pyati Ugly Square, Vorovskiy str., 5/23, at the Meridian Hotel (the exact time will be indicated by the guide the day before).

    We are going on a sightseeing tour of the hero city of Murmansk. The guide will tell you about the origin of the city's name and introduce you to the significant architectural landmarks that make Murmansk unique.

    The marine station and the nuclear icebreaker Lenin. The first point of the tour will be the Marine Station, where we will see the famous first nuclear—powered vessel on the planet, the nuclear icebreaker Lenin. We will make an external inspection of this impressive vessel, and if you have tickets, you will have the opportunity to visit it with an excursion and look inside.

    Memorial to the Sailors who died in Peacetime. Next, we will head to the memorial to the Sailors who Died in Peacetime, which contains sad pages of history. This memorial complex includes a tower stylized as a lighthouse, a ship's anchor and part of a deckhouse raised from the legendary Kursk submarine, as well as the Church of the Savior on Waters, which is part of the complex.

    Monument to the "Courage and perseverance of Murmansk residents during the Great Patriotic War".

    The next point of the tour will be the bronze monument to "Semen the Cat".

    Monument "Waiting". The monument "Waiting" is located nearby. Touching and graceful, he collects images of all the women who are looking forward to the return of their sailors: husbands, sons and fathers. This place fills the atmosphere with warmth and hope.

    Attention! The memorial to the Defenders of the Soviet Arctic is closed for reconstruction until 2028.

    After the tour, you will have free time to relax or take a walk around Murmansk in the evening.

    Buy souvenirs and have dinner at the restaurant.

    Let's go on a photo hunt! The Northern Lights are a natural phenomenon, and no one can guarantee its appearance.

    Important! Departure is carried out according to favorable forecasts, in the absence of minimal chances, departure can be canceled and rescheduled for the next day.

    About the journey. This amazing natural phenomenon does not leave indifferent even those who, it would seem, are accustomed to the wonderful iridescences of color in the night sky. What can we say about those who saw it for the first time! It's impossible to watch the flashes burning in the sky in the city.

    All the beauty is revealed far from the city lights, in the open spaces of the northern nature. Gathering of the group at the Meridian Hotel. The guide will inform you about the exact time the day before. Please do not be late and always stay in touch, as the Northern Lights are a natural phenomenon, and check—out times may change.

    Hunting can take several hours, we kindly ask you to take care of warm clothes and shoes in advance! During the search, the guide will not only tell you the details and rules of shooting, but also tell you about the wonders that are associated with the northern lights, the nature of its origin, the legends and secrets of the unique phenomenon. Taking photos during the aurora is included in the price. During shooting, you must carefully listen to the guide, observe safety precautions, and turn off the flash on the cameras.

    Important! The photographer guide takes several general group shots after each participant's photo. If the flash duration allows, you can take a few additional pictures.

    We are returning to Murmansk, to the starting point. The next day will be no less fabulous.

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  • Day 2 - To the edge of the world in Teriberka
  • Day 3 - Ethnic village and ice-floating
Difficulty
Suitable for everyone
Tour organizer's comments

The difficulty of the tour is basic.

The tour is suitable for children from 10 years old, height from 135 cm. It is not suitable for participants with disabilities, as boarding a boat can be difficult and unsuitable for this category.

Accommodation

Comfort
  • Upscale
  • Premium

The cost of the tour depends on the fare:

The rate includes a boat trip. The cost of the tour (per person):

  1. Standard (without accommodation) – 73,000 rubles.
  2. Comfort (accommodation: 3* hotels, mini-hotels, standard rooms, iTerra, Glarus hotels, Room&breakfast) – 79,400 rub.
  3. Comfort+ (accommodation: 4* hotels, standard rooms, Meridian, Azimut, Cosmos hotels) – 86,300 rub.

The fare is without a boat trip. The cost of the tour (per person): 

  1. Standard (without accommodation) – 69,500 rubles.
  2. Comfort (accommodation: 3* hotels, mini-hotels, standard rooms, iTerra, Glarus hotels, Room&breakfast) – 75,900 rub.
  3. Comfort+ (accommodation: 4* hotels, standard rooms, Meridian, Azimut, Cosmos hotels) – 82,800 rubles.

Important! The price is indicated for double occupancy. It is also possible to purchase a program without a sightseeing tour/ethnic village/ ice-floating.

Surcharge for single occupancy:

  1. Comfort hotels – 7,800 rubles.
  2. Comfort+ hotels – 13 700 rub.

Check-in on the tour is not provided.

Tour conditions

Group
From 4 to 14 tourists
Minimum age
10 years old
Duration
3 days 2 nights
Group meets at
Murmansk

Included in price

All tariffs (Standard, Comfort and Comfort+):

  • tour service: 
    • City sightseeing tour;
    • Teriberka;
    • boat trip (in the fare with a boat trip);
    • ethnic village;
    • ice-floating;
    • 2 trips for the Northern Lights:
      • 1 required;
      • 1 extra if the prognosis is favorable (in case of failure in 1 day).
  • entrance fees:
    • icebreaker Lenin;
    • Teriberka Nature Park;
    • a place on a boat (in the fare with a boat trip);
    • ethnic village;
    • ice-floating
  • meals included in the program – lunch (2-3 days of the tour);
  • guide services;
  • transport support

Comfort rate:

  • Accommodation: 3* hotels, mini-hotels, standard rooms;
  • Meals: continental breakfasts.

Comfort+ rate:

  • Accommodation: 4* hotels, standard rooms;
  • Meals: breakfast buffet.

Paid extra

  • air and railway tickets to Murmansk and back;
  • accommodation, when choosing the Standard rate;
  • single room at the hotel (the price depends on the hotel category);
  • boat trip, when choosing a fare without a boat trip;
  • airport transfer (independent);
  • nutrition:
    • breakfasts, when choosing the Standard fare;
    • lunch on day 1, dinners not included in the program;
  • tourist tax (payable upon check–in) - 100 rubles/person (day).

It's important to know

Personal equipment you need for the tour

Clothing and shoes:

  • Autumn: Windproof and waterproof clothing. 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.
  • Winter: Thermal underwear, warm winter jacket and trousers, high warm winter shoes, hat, scarf, gloves (take spare things with you).

Documents, money, etc.:

  • passport;
  • 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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    Elena
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    22 Jan, 2025
    The organization of the tour was excellent. However, there was one downside: on the last day, the departure was scheduled for seven in the morning, and the group had to leave without breakfast. This isn’t our first trip, and in similar situations, we’ve usually been provided with packed meals. Unfortunately, this time that didn’t happen, and the hotel breakfast also starts at seven.
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    Olga Angarova
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    6 Dec, 2024
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    We really enjoyed it, and we were lucky with the weather too. Ruslan, who accompanied our group, was outstanding—truly top-notch! He made everything interesting, easygoing, and highly informative. Thank you, Ruslan, and thanks to the entire hosting team as well. Everything was fantastic!
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    Ruzanna Orlova
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    4 Dec, 2024
    The organization was excellent, and they provided assistance with all our questions.