Teriberka: hunting for lights and whales. Comfort tour

Sleep? Forget about sleep! 

An exciting adventure awaits you, where you can enjoy stunning panoramas, hunt the northern lights and go out to sea in search of whales.

We invite you to step over the Arctic Circle and spend your vacation in the Arctic! 

Location

Murmansk, Five Corners Square, in the parking lot opposite the Meridian Hotel
from
$861
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Duration
5 Days
4 Nights
Departures
  • Group departures
    • Dates for next season
    • 30 October – 3 November, 2025
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Accommodation
  • Camp Site
    4 nights
Comfort
  • Basic+
  • Midscale
Difficulty
Moderate
Involves moderate physical activity
Group
Up to 11 people
Minimum age
10 years old
Group meet at
Murmansk, Five Corners Square, in the parking lot opposite the Meridian Hotel
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Weekends: 8am - 7pm (GMT +3)
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Tour highlights

The famous Teriberka
You will visit the filming locations of the movie "Leviathan" and the beach with "dinosaur eggs"
Hunting for the Northern Lights
You will be able to see a natural phenomenon that will not leave you indifferent!
The search for whales
Go to the open sea, where you can meet minke whales, humpback whales, and sometimes fin whales
Ship Graveyard
Visit the atmospheric last haven of fishing vessels of a bygone era
Battery Waterfall
You will see a waterfall flowing into the Barents Sea through a picturesque gorge
Comfortable igloo
Stop at glamping, where you can watch the northern Lights on a clear night

Itinerary

  • Day 1 - Murmansk — Aurora Village

    Gathering of participants at 13:00 at the Five Corners Square, in the parking lot in front of the Meridian Hotel. 

    Here we will get into a minibus and go to Kanentyavr Lake, 50 km from Murmansk, and check into Aurora Village.

    Aurora Village is a holiday complex away from the city, consisting of 10 comfortable igloos, where on a clear night you can watch the northern lights under a glass dome without going outside.

    After lunch, we will walk around the lake, and in the evening we will relax in the igloo and wait for the radiance.

    Accommodation: domed houses.
    Bus: 65 km.
    Meals: lunch and dinner.

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  • Day 2 - Aurora Village — Teriberka — Old Teriberka — Teriberka
  • Day 3 - Going to sea in search of whales
  • Day 4 - Teriberka — beach with dinosaur eggs — Battery waterfall — Teriberka — Murmansk
  • Day 5 - Murmansk — Sami village — Murmansk
Difficulty
Involves moderate physical activity
Tour organizer's comments

The trip does not require special training, walks up to 12 km, suitable for children from 10 years old

Accommodation

Accommodation
  • Camp Site
    4 nights
Comfort
  • Basic+
  • Midscale
Aurora Village Glamping 1 night

In the Aurora Village glamping, 4-bed accommodation in domed houses, shower and toilet in the house.

Base "45 berth" 2 nights
Barents Base 1 night

Tour conditions

Group
up to 11 tourists
Minimum age
10 years old
Duration
5 days 4 nights
Group meets at
Murmansk, Five Corners Square, in the parking lot opposite the Meridian Hotel

Included in price

  • transfer by comfortable minibus on the route Murmansk — Aurora Village — Teriberka village — Murmansk — Sami village — Murmansk;
  • accommodation in the domed igloo Aurora Village, 4-bed accommodation (1 night);
  • accommodation in panoramic cottages on the basis of "45 pier" in Teriberka, 2-bed accommodation (2 nights);
  • accommodation at the Barents base in Murmansk, 2- and 3-bed accommodation (1 night);
  • meals (except dinners in Teriberka, dinner in Murmansk on day 4):
    • lunch, dinner and breakfast at Aurora Village;
    • lunch at the Radiance of the North restaurant;
    • 2 breakfasts at the Mole restaurant;
    • 2 lunch snacks during walks;
    • breakfast at the Barents base (prepared by the guide);
    • lunch in the Sami village;
  • rent of a marine vessel for 3 hours (the cost is compensated if the boat trip does not take place in case of bad weather);
  • visit to the Sami village;
  • guided tour;
  • consultations on the selection of clothes, ticket purchase;
  • a signature buff.

Paid extra

  • air and railway tickets to Murmansk and back;
  • transfer to Murmansk and back;
  • transfer from and to the airport;
  • 2 dinners in Teriberka, dinner in Murmansk on day 4;
  • electric fishing rod rental (for those who want to go fishing);
  • additional services and excursions not included in the mandatory program (including the icebreaker "Lenin");
  • tips for the guide.

It's important to know

Personal equipment you need for the tour

"There is no bad weather — there is poorly chosen equipment."

In autumn, it can be from -10°C to +5°C in Teriberka with rain, snow and wind, so when choosing equipment, be guided by the fact that it is not blown, warm and saves from rain.

Equipment:

  • 15-20 L backpack for walking;
  • hoba (elastic band seat);
  • chemical hand and foot warmers.

Clothing and shoes:

  • comfortable insulated boots for outdoor activities;
  • waterproof shoes (possibly EVA boots, light and warm);
  • A good raincoat;
  • waterproof jacket (windbreaker);
  • waterproof trousers;
  • insulated jacket (down jacket, possibly ski jacket);
  • insulated trousers (possibly ski pants);
  • insulated hat, buff;
  • a set of thermal underwear;
  • insulated jacket (fleece);
  • trekking socks (synthetic, 2 pairs), warm socks (2 pairs);
  • fleece gloves, warm (2 pairs), mittens;
  • balaclava (possibly a windproof mask).

What else to take:

  • first-aid kit is personal, in case of chronic diseases (the instructor will have a public first-aid kit with a standard set of medicines);
  • personal hygiene products (toothpaste, brush, soap, lipstick, accessories for girls, etc.);
  • ski mask (helps with strong wind and snow);
  • thermos flask (0.5–1 liter);
  • a flashlight (preferably a headlamp) + a spare set of batteries.

Documents:

  • passport;
  • money for cafes, souvenirs.

Additionally (optional):

  • camera (video camera);
  • chargers.
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Dates and Prices

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  • $861
    30 Oct – 3 Nov, 2025 5 days 4 nights
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Reviews

    L
    Larisa
    6 May, 2022
    about provider
    Comfortable accommodation, convenient transfer, delicious food, attentive attitude.
    6 May, 2022
    N
    Natalia
    10 Jan, 2022
    about provider
    We are very satisfied with the host party. The organization of the tour is at the highest level, before the trip we answered all the questions that helped to prepare properly, the tour program is diverse and very interesting. And all the everyday nuances of living and eating without any complaints!
    10 Jan, 2022
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    Zueva Tatiana
    10 Jan, 2022
    about provider
    The organization of the tour at the highest level!
    10 Jan, 2022