Towards the Northern Lights on the Kola Peninsula

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An atmospheric trip to the Kola Peninsula, in which we will immerse ourselves in the beauty of the northern natural landscapes, see the Lovozero tundra and the mysterious Seydozero and get acquainted with deer and huskies.

We will also go to the famous Teriberka, take a sleigh ride to the Battery Waterfall and walk along the Dragon Eggs beach.

And hunting for the northern lights will make a special impression!

Location

Russia, Murmansk

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Tour highlights

Northern lights

A unique opportunity to see an incredible natural phenomenon

Sami village

We will hear stories about the Sami people and get acquainted with their way of life and history

Sleigh ride

Covered with deer skins, we will rush to the campsite lost in the forest

Itinerary

Day 1 - Teriberka. The Hunt for the Northern Lights
We will meet you at the airport, get acquainted and immediately go to the village of Teriberka.
The recommended flight from Moscow is FV 6373 arrival at 09:40, from St. Petersburg flight FV6341 arrival at 10:25. If you arrive by train, we will pick you up from Murmansk railway Station at 10:00.
The journey time will be about 2.5 hours, but we are sure that the road will not tire you.
The winter tundra is beautiful with its vast expanses!
In Teriberka we will visit the Cemetery of ships of the last century, take a ride in a sleigh behind a snowmobile to the Battery Waterfall, walk along the beach "Dragon Eggs", have lunch at one of the restaurants in Teriberka, located on the shore of Teriberka Bay (lunch is not included in the price).
Our guide will gladly tell you the history of this place, its features, and the climatic changes in the landscape.
After saying goodbye to Teriberka, we will set off on our way back to Murmansk, check into the Meridian Hotel, located in the very center of Murmansk (on the dates of January 3-5, 2024 — the Park Inn Hotel).
After that, dinner is planned at the hotel (not included in the price).
Then there will be time to walk around the main square of Murmansk — the Five Corners, or relax.
At approximately 21:00, a guide will pick you up to go hunting for the northern lights.
In the vicinity of Murmansk, depending on the clouds and the forecast for the solar wind, we will look for a convenient place to observe it.
The hunt lasts, as a rule, 2-4 hours.
Then we return to the hotel.

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Day 2 - The Ethnic Park or the Northern Lights Park. Lovozero
The second day of our adventure saga will start with breakfast at the hotel.
At about 10:00 we leave the hotel and drive to the heart of the Kola Peninsula, to the culture of the indigenous inhabitants of the north, to the northern husky dogs, to the ethnic park (about 1.5 hours on the way).
Deer, huskies, lunch (included in the price) with stories about the Sami people, acquaintance with their way of life and history are waiting for us there.
On the tour with dates 23-25.02.2024, we will be in the equally interesting Northern Lights Park, near Murmansk, where we will also see huskies and reindeer, ride snowmobiles.
After that, we move to the village of Lovozero (about 40 minutes on the way or 1.5 hours from the Northern Lights Park).
There we will change into warm clothes, they will put us in a sleigh, cover us with deer skins, and we will rush to the Yulinskaya Salma campsite lost in the forest.
Far from civilization, we will be fed a delicious dinner.
We will spend the night in rooms for 2-3 people.
At night we will wait for the northern lights again.
It is a frequent visitor in these places.

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Day 3 - Seydozero
In the morning, after breakfast, we will go to the sacred Sami lake - Seydozero.
There we will learn about the secrets of this place and about the nature park "Seydyavr".
We will see Kuiva, a sacred image on a rock.
The figure has the shape of a man and a height of 74 meters.
Kuivo (translated from Sami as "old man") is the most famous landmark of Lake Seydozero.
Hot tea and a light snack are also waiting for us on the lake.
After that, we return to the campsite.
We will be fed a delicious lunch, and we will move on the way back, again along the endless lake Lovozero, to the village of the same name, from where we will return to Murmansk (Murmansk airport, if an evening flight is planned).
The journey time will take about 2.5 hours.
To purchase return tickets, focus on flights departing from Murmansk no earlier than 20:30.

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Difficulty

Suitable for everyone

Accommodation

Hotel

1 night
Camp Site

1 night

Comfort

Midscale

The tour includes accommodation:

The first night is the Meridian hotel in Murmansk (on the dates of January 3-5, 2024 — the Park Inn Hotel);
The second night is at the Yulinskaya Salma base.

The surcharge for single accommodation is 12,700 rubles.

Meridian Congress Hotel

Located in the heart of Murmansk, Meridian Congress Hotel offers rooms with satellite TV. Free Wi-Fi is available anywhere in the hotel.

All rooms at the Meridian Hotel are simply furnished. Some rooms have a living room.

There is a 24-hour front desk at the property. The hotel also has a massage room.

A variety of local and international dishes are served at the hotel's restaurant. The bar offers light snacks and refreshing drinks.

In the room:

free toiletries;
bathrobe;
toilet;
bath or shower;
towels;
slippers;
fan.

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Another option

The Park Inn Hotel

The hotel "Park Inn Polar Dawns" is located in the city of Murmansk. It offers a sauna, a swimming pool, a beauty salon, a parking lot and wireless Internet access.

Rooms of various categories are presented to your attention. Absolutely everyone has a TV, comfortable furniture, a split system, a refrigerator and a spacious bathroom with a set of disposable personal hygiene products. The windows offer a beautiful view.

The restaurant organizes delicious breakfasts, lunches and dinners for you every day.

Events of any scale are possible in the conference halls.

Nearby there are city attractions, cafes and shops.

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Tour conditions

Group

up to 10 tourists

Minimum age

8 years old

Duration

3 days 2 nights

Group meets at

Russia, Murmansk

Included in price

accommodation according to the program;
meals on the route (except lunch and dinner on the first day);
entrance tickets to sightseeing sites;
guide services;
payment for visiting protected areas;
transportation services according to the program (four-wheel drive SUVs or minibuses Hyundai Starex, Mercedes).

Paid extra

air and railway tickets to Murmansk and back;
accommodation before the start of the tour;
transfer to Murmansk railway station;
lunch and dinner on the first day;
the surcharge for single accommodation is 12,700 rubles.;
souvenirs.

It's important to know

Air and railway tickets are not included in the price of the tour. You can purchase them yourself or contact us for help.

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