The breeze of the Barents Sea. Kola Peninsula tour for 3 days

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We will be able to immerse ourselves in the history of the indigenous Northern peoples, take a boat ride on the Barents Sea, feed real reindeer, drink tea in the plague under Sami legends, taste Northern cuisine and many more amazing discoveries on our three-day tour to the Kola Peninsula!

The cost of the tour without accommodation is 27,900 rubles.
The cost of the tour with accommodation is 38,900 rubles.

Location

Murmansk

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Tour highlights

Ethnic immersion

Let's immerse ourselves in the history of the indigenous northern peoples and taste the northern cuisine

At the edge of the earth

We will walk along Teriberka, admire the views of the ocean and visit the cemetery of ships

The hero city of Murmansk

We will see the world's first nuclear icebreaker Lenin, Murmansk Seaport, monument to the defenders of the Arctic

Itinerary

Day 1 - Arrival in Murmansk. City tour
We recommend that you arrive in Murmansk the day before or on the first day of the tour no later than 10:00, so that you have time to check in and relax before departure.
~ 18:00-18:10 Departure for the tour.
You will be picked up from the central point of the city at the Five Corners Square — the Meridian Hotel or the Cosmos Hotel.
~ 18:20 Icebreaker "Lenin" (without visiting) and Murmansk Seaport. The first point of the trip will be the Murmansk Seaport, where you will see the world's first nuclear icebreaker Lenin.
~ 19:00 Dinner. A full-fledged dinner in one of the cafes of the city.
~ 19:50 Monument "Lighthouse". Memorial complex to the sailors who died in peacetime. A fragment of the famous Kursk submarine is located near the Lighthouse.
~ 20:30 Monument "Alyosha". The tallest monument beyond the Arctic Circle, the Memorial to the Defenders of the Soviet Arctic during the Great Patriotic War.
The warrior's gaze is directed to the west, towards the Valley of Glory, where during the Great Patriotic War the fiercest battles took place on the outskirts of Murmansk.
~ 21:10 Monument "Waiting". A monument that everyone loves so much: both locals and visitors of the city. Monument to a woman waiting for her sailor.
~ 20:30 Monument to the fortitude and courage of Murmansk residents during the Second World War — "Chimney". A place where you will definitely feel goosebumps running through your body.… Military songs, a gallery of photos of the war years and stoves.
~ 22:10 Drive across the Kola Bridge to the opposite shore of the bay and enjoy a panoramic view of the city from the other side of the Kola Bay.
In this part of the program you will find:
Kola Bridge ride;
Open-air Museum of Military Equipment;
Abram Cape – a viewing platform on the other side of the bay;
The ice-free Kola Bay.
~ 22:40 Lavna Waterfall. The height of the waterfall does not exceed 4 meters, despite its modest scale, it impresses with its fullness.
~ 23:40 — 00:20 End of the tour.
You will be transported to your place of residence in Murmansk.
Duration of the trip: 5-6 hours.

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Day 2 - Teriberka. Walking or boat trip
~ 07:30-07:40 Departure for the tour.
You will be picked up from the central point of the city, the Five Corners Square, the Meridian Hotel or the Cosmos Hotel.
~ 09:30-09:45 Stop in the tundra. We'll stop right in the middle of the endless tundra. No walks are planned, but you can take some photos.
Then we will set off for the sea again.
The Kola wind farm. The largest wind farm in the Arctic Circle. It consists of 57 impressive turbines, giving a fantastic view of the local landscape.
~ 11:00-13:00 For those who choose a boat trip, go to sea by boat. This tour includes an exciting boat trip along the coast of Teriberka.
Please note! Important information about walking is in the "Important to know" section.
While you enjoy the views from the water, those who choose to walk will explore the surroundings on their own.
When you go out to sea, you will have a chance to see whales and other marine life. Also, during the boat trip, we will see the famous Battery Waterfall and the Dragon Eggs beach.
~ 13:30-14:15 Lunch. The tour will be interrupted for a set lunch at one of the cafes in Teriberka.
~ 14:30 Dragon Eggs beach and waterfall. After lunch we will go to the famous pebble beach.
You will see rounded boulders up close, you will be able to touch them, climb on them and take pictures. And we will also see the same waterfall that you have seen in many photos — you will feel freedom standing right on the edge in front of the Arctic Ocean.
~ 17:30 Graveyard of ships. We will visit the ship cemetery. This is a place where only old wooden skeletons remind of the stormy fishing that gave rise to the settlement.
~ 17:45 Sandy beach in staraya Teriberka. We will make a stop on the sandy beach near the restaurants of Teriberka, where you can swing on a huge swing right by the sea.
Here you can also see an old fishing ship washed up on the sand and see the skeleton of a whale that was used in the filming of the movie Leviathan.
~ 18:15 Departure to Murmansk.
~ 20:45-21:15 Return to Murmansk.
You will be transported to your place of residence in Murmansk.
Duration of the trip: 10-14 hours.

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Day 3 - Sami motifs
~ 09:20-09:30 Departure from Murmansk.
We are picking you up from the central point of the city on the Five Corners Square – the Meridian Hotel or the Cosmos Hotel.
Let's go on a Sami guided tour, the approximate distance from Murmansk is 30 km.
~ 10:00 Arrival at the park and start of the program.
~ 10 min. The briefing. You will be introduced to the safety regulations and rules of conduct on the premises.
~ 20-40 min. The Park of northern animals. We will proceed to the location of the reindeer and Siberian huskies. Let's feed the animals, find out everything about their lives.
~ 10-15 min. The Sami plague. We will see the national home of the Sami — Chum.
~ 15-30 min. ATV riding. Let's ride with the wind on quad bikes!
~ 30 min. Lunch. An ear or venison chowder is served for lunch.
~ 12:30-13:30 Departure from the park and return to Murmansk.
You will be transported to your place of residence in Murmansk.

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Difficulty

Suitable for everyone

Tour organizer's comments

The basic level of difficulty (traveling according to the program in a comfortable minibus, the longest one-way trip will be 120 km, walking takes no more than 2 hours at a time).

Accommodation

Hotel

2 nights

Comfort

Premium

The tour includes accommodation at the 4* Cosmos Murmansk hotel (Murmansk) with breakfast.

The cost of the tour:

27,900 rubles per person without accommodation;
38,900 rubles per person with accommodation at the Cosmos 4* hotel (Standard rooms, double accommodation with breakfast).

The surcharge for single occupancy is calculated from a specific date at the open price of the Cosmos 4* hotel.

Cosmos Murmansk Hotel is located in Murmansk, 1.2 km from the city center.

Number of stars: 4.

All conditions for a comfortable stay are created here — there is a TV, hairdryer, iron, tea/coffee in the rooms, kettle, safe, heating, terrace, mini-bar. You can choose any of the 262 currently available rooms on Yandex.Travel. Cleaning is done every day.

The hotel has a restaurant, a bar, a gym, a sauna, and a conference room.

Each guest will have Internet access, you can upload photos, send a file or call your family by video.

Take into account the time of check-in at the hotel. Check-in here starts at 15:00, you need to leave before 12:00. Even if you arrive late at night, you will be met at the 24-hour front desk and will be helped with accommodation. There is an elevator inside. The hotel also has facilities for people with disabilities.

If you have a car, you can leave it in the parking lot. If you get there on your own, use the transfer service.

At your service: laundry, room service, luggage storage.

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Tour conditions

Group

From 5 to 16 tourists

Minimum age

6 years old

Duration

3 days 2 nights

Group meets at

Murmansk

Included in price

accommodation at the 4* Cosmos Murmansk hotel with breakfast (double occupancy), if the rate with accommodation is selected;
excursion to Teriberka with a walk to the waterfall and access to a boat trip;
tour of the largest city in the Arctic circle;
Sami guided tour and feeding of deer and huskies;
lunches, if the rate with accommodation is selected;
water on all trips;
comfortable minibuses for up to 16 people;
guides in love with the north.

Paid extra

air and railway tickets to Murmansk and back;
accommodation, if the no-stay rate is selected;
personal expenses (souvenirs, etc.);
meals not specified in the program;
transfer from/to the airport or railway station:
- transfer ~1000 rubles/person.;
- taxi from the airport (passenger car) ~700-800 rubles.;
accident insurance.

It's important to know

The North is about warm things, even in June. The main principle of clothing selection is layering (hats, scarves, gloves / mittens are required), but do not worry, our care department will definitely tell you exactly what things you will need for the dates of your trip.

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