The Tale of the North on the Kola Peninsula

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A unique all-inclusive tour to the Kola Peninsula, in which we will visit top locations, go to Teriberka to the edge of the earth, arrange a hunt for the northern lights, get acquainted with the culture of the indigenous people of the north, ride sleds with sports huskies, arrange a snowmobile race in the Khibiny and much more!

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Tour highlights

Hunting for the Northern Lights

We will go twice in search of the Aurora borealis with a photographer guide

Ethnic immersion

We will visit a Sami village and get acquainted with reindeer

The famous Teriberka

We will see the "graveyard of ships", the "dragon eggs" beach and the frozen waterfall

Snowmobile Night Safari

Let's go to Khibiny to see the northern lights over the mountains

Pleasant relaxation

Let's take a steam bath and recuperate in the hotel's spa area

Arctic cuisine

Let's enjoy salmon soup, venison and the freshest seafood

Itinerary

Day 1 - Arrival in Murmansk. Hunting for the Northern Lights
Arrival in Murmansk.
Recommended arrival time: before 13:00.
Transfer from the airport to the Arctic Home Country Hotel.
Check-in, rest.
Organized lunch at the hotel restaurant.
A forest walk on snowshoes through the local surroundings.
A visit to the sauna on site.
Bath accessories are included in the price.
Welcome dinner at the hotel restaurant.
Under favorable weather conditions, we go hunting for the northern lights.
In total, the program includes 2 trips to hunt for the northern lights with a professional photographer guide.
How the Northern Lights tour is going:
Approximate time of the training camp: 20:00-21:00. The exact time and place of the gathering will be announced the day before by the coordinator of the care department.
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 the hotel is 00:00-02:00 at night.
You will receive photos after the tour within 7 days in the format of a link to Google Drive or Yandex Disk.

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Day 2 - A journey to the ends of the earth. Teriberka
Breakfast at the hotel (continental buffet), we leave our things at the hotel.
Departure to Teriberka.
The duration of the transfer is 2.5–3 hours, including stops (130 km en route).
Along the way, we will make a couple of stops in picturesque places to observe the fantastic landscapes of the Arctic tundra.
Arrival in Teriberka, the eternal parking lot of abandoned fishing ships ("graveyard of ships").
We will go on a snowmobile sleigh to the coast of the Barents Sea: we will visit the dragon Eggs beach and the frozen waterfall.
Gastro lunch at a local Teriberki restaurant with fresh seafood.
Visits to the sandy beach with swings.
Return to Murmansk to the hotel.
Dinner at the hotel restaurant.
Under favorable weather conditions, we go hunting for the northern lights.
In total, the program includes 2 trips to hunt for the northern lights with a professional photographer guide.

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Day 3 - A trip to the Khibiny Mountains
Breakfast at the hotel (continental buffet), packing, room release.
Today we will go to the central region of the Kola Peninsula — the Khibiny Mountains massif.
On the way we will visit a Sami (ethnic) village.
Arrival in the Sami village. An on-site tour.
Getting to know the reindeer.
Cooking class.
During the tour, we will learn about the culture, traditions and way of life of the indigenous people of the north.
We go further to the city of Kirovsk, located at the foot of the Khibiny Mountains.
Check-in at the Severnaya hotel in the city center, dinner, rest.
Guests can visit the hotel's spa area, included in the price.
Under favorable weather conditions, we go hunting for the northern lights.
In total, the program includes 2 trips to hunt for the northern lights with a professional photographer guide.

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Day 4 - Khibiny to the maximum. Northern Lights Safari
Breakfast at the Severnaya Hotel (continental buffet), we leave our things at the hotel.
A very busy day awaits us in Kirovsk today!
We will visit the modern exhibition complex of minerals and local minerals.
We will visit the indoor maze "Snow Village" made of snow and ice.
We will climb to the top of the mountain of the Big Wood ski complex, where we will visit the panoramic restaurant "Plateau" with mountain views.
We go 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.
A 4-hour snowmobile night safari awaits us, during which we will go to the Khibiny Mountains accompanied by professional instructors.
Our main goal is to see the northern Lights over the Khibiny Mountains.
We will arrange a warming picnic on the route.
Return to the Severnaya hotel, free time, rest.

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Day 5 - Husky park "Lesnaya Elan". Lovozero district
Breakfast at the Severnaya Hotel (continental buffet), packing, room release.
Departure to the ethnic Husky Park (2.5 hours on the way).
Sledding with huskies for a distance of up to 5 kilometers (the distance is divided into all group members). Other participants are simultaneously riding a sled behind a snowmobile.
Lunch at a local authentic cafe.
Lunch includes salmon soup and venison with a side dish. Venison can be replaced with another dish by agreement.
A walk through the kennel, where you will have the opportunity to chat and play with charming huskies.
Visit the souvenir kiosk where you can buy souvenirs.
Completion of the program, return to Murmansk to the Azimut hotel.
Transfer to the airport is included in the price of the tour (both individual and group).
You can stay in Murmansk for an additional night, as well as book individual excursions the next day.

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Difficulty

Involves moderate physical activity

Tour organizer's comments

Snowmobile driving experience is desirable, but not required

Accommodation

Hotel

4 nights

Comfort

Upscale

The tour provides accommodation for:

Arctic Home is an eco—hotel in the suburbs of Murmansk, where we will stay for the first 2 nights. Rooms of the Standard category. Here we will visit the sauna complex on the first day of the tour.
Severnaya is a comfortable hotel after renovation in the very center of Kirovsk. Rooms of the Comfort category. A spa area is available for tour participants.

The cost of the tour:

double occupancy — 148 000 rubles/person.;
single occupancy — 166,000 rubles/person.

A comfortable country eco-hotel is a 15-minute drive from Murmansk in a picturesque forest. A panoramic platform with a view of Kilda Lake and the surrounding area. When the sky is clear, it is convenient to observe the northern lights on the observation deck.

Double accommodation in Standard rooms. Wi-Fi in the rooms and in the restaurant.

A real live bathhouse made of a log cabin of Karelian dry pine.

The restaurant with panoramic windows creates a unique atmosphere. The menu of the Arctic cuisine.

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Tour conditions

Group

up to 7 tourists

Minimum age

14 years old

Duration

5 days 4 nights

Included in price

accommodation for 4 nights (Arctic Home, "Severnaya");
visit to the bathhouse;
cooking class;
gastro-lunch with fresh seafood;
forest walk on snowshoes;
Hunting for the Northern Lights;
Teriberka tour to the edge of the earth;
Khibiny Tour;
snowmobile safari in the Khibiny behind the Northern Lights;
Lesnaya Elan Husky Park tour;
tour to the Sami (ethnic) village with deer;
sledding with huskies;
access to the hotel's spa area;
all entrance tickets;
full board meals;
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;
transfer from/to the airport.

Paid extra

air and railway tickets to Murmansk and back;
souvenirs, personal expenses.

It's important to know

passport;
MHI policy;
cash;
personal thermos or thermos cup (optional);
Portable charging;
personal hygiene items;
personal first aid kit;
a backpack for personal belongings.

The air temperature in Murmansk can drop to -35 °C and below, so we recommend taking it with you:

thermal underwear;
a warm jacket and trousers;
warm shoes;
hat, scarf, gloves (take spare things with you);
a fleece hoodie.

There are no such things as a lot of warm clothes!

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Reviews

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Vera

6 Nov, 2024

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This year, I finally fulfilled a dream of visiting the Arctic Circle! A friend and I chose a summer trip to the North: 'Whales, Teriberka and Waterfalls.' We booked through the tour operator 'Big Country' and were really pleased with the experience. In just four days, we collected so many incredible memories: we saw stunning waterfalls, learned fascinating facts about the unique tundra landscape, went on a whale-watching boat ride, took amazing photos at Dragon Egg Beach, visited an indigenous Sami house and enjoyed delicious traditional dishes. We were thrilled with the trip! Special thanks to our guide Victor, who shared so many interesting stories, answered all our questions and led the tour with real passion! We stayed at the Azimut Hotel, which was great. Everything was well-organized with no issues at all—I loved it all!

6 Nov, 2024

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