Whale adventures under the northern Lights. Gastro tour to the Kola Peninsula

We have prepared an impressive autumn program for you!

On this amazing journey you will find: hunting for the northern lights, the legendary Teriberka and the coast of the Barents Sea, as well as acquaintance with the Sami culture and reindeer.

Location

Russia, Murmansk
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$599
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Duration
4 Days
3 Nights
Departures
  • Group departures
    • Dates for next season
    • 2 – 5 October, 2025
    • 9 – 12 October, 2025
    • 16 – 19 October, 2025
    • 23 – 26 October, 2025
or
Accommodation
  • Hotel
    3 nights
Comfort
  • Upscale
  • Premium
Difficulty
Easy
Suitable for everyone
Group
Up to 17 people
Minimum age
6 years old
Group meet at
Russia, Murmansk
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Weekdays: 8am - 8pm
Weekends: 8am - 7pm (GMT +3)
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Tour highlights

Hunting for impressions
We will go on a boat trip in the Barents Sea and, if we are lucky, we will see marine life: whales, dolphins, fur seals and others
Ethnic immersion
Let's get acquainted with the culture of the Sami people, national cuisine and cute reindeer
On the course — radiance!
Let's admire and capture a unique natural phenomenon that makes the heart beat faster
Welcome dinner
We will have a cozy and delicious dinner in the restaurant, where we will try Arctic cuisine and get to know the team

Itinerary

  • Day 1 - Arrival in Murmansk. Hunting for the Northern Lights

    Arrival in Murmansk. 

    We recommend arriving in Murmansk before 16:00 on the first day so that you can check into the hotel, relax and leave your things.

    Airport transfer is not included in the tour price (as guests often arrive at different times). The cost of a Yandex Taxi to Murmansk is approximately 1000 rubles.

    Welcome dinner at a restaurant in the center of Murmansk. Included in the price of the tour. We will try the Arctic cuisine and get to know the team.

    Departure for a tour of the Northern Lights. The duration of the tour is 3-5 hours.

    Photography is included in the price of the tour.

    This Arctic Autumn program includes 2 trips to the Northern Lights without additional charges, which increases our chances of seeing it up to 98%!

    The Northern Lights are a natural phenomenon, and no one can guarantee its appearance. If we do not see the northern lights during trips to the northern Lights, then there are no discounts and refunds.

    How is the Northern Lights tour going:

    1. The gathering of tourists takes place in the parking lot at the entrance to the Azimut hotel (in the center of Murmansk). Approximate time of the training camp: 20:00-22:00. The exact time and place of the training camp is announced by the coordinator the day before. Please do not be late and come 10 minutes before the start.
    2. 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!
    3. Photography is included in the price of the tour. First, we will take group photos, then individual ones on a first-come, first-served basis.
    4. To keep warm, you will be offered hot tea with light snacks (sweets, chocolate, cookies).
    5. During the tour, the guide will tell you about the nature of the northern lights, and how it happens.
    6. After the tour, you will be taken to your place of residence in Murmansk. The approximate time of return to Murmansk is 00:00-02:00 at night.
    7. You will receive photos after the tour for 3-4 days after the end of the tour in the format of a link to Google Drive or Yandex Disk.

    Important! The Northern Lights are a natural phenomenon, and no one can guarantee its appearance.

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  • Day 2 - Excursion to the Sami village
  • Day 3 - A trip to the edge of the earth in Teriberka and a boat trip
  • Day 4 - Murmansk City Tour
Difficulty
Suitable for everyone

Accommodation

Accommodation
  • Hotel
    3 nights
Comfort
  • Upscale
  • Premium

The tour provides accommodation in a 3* hotel ("Glarus" or similar) or a 4* hotel ("Azimuth" or similar), breakfast is included in the price of the tour.

The cost per 1 person, depending on the accommodation, RUB.:

Tour formatThe cost of arrivals, except for holidays

The cost of the holiday arrivals 

(31.10-3.11; 1.11-4.11)

Tour with 3 nights stay in a 3* hotel  
(2 people in the room / 1 person in the room)
59 500 / 70 80064 500 / 75 800
Tour with 3 nights stay in a 4* hotel  
(2 people in the room / 1 person in the room)
67 900 / 84 90072 900 / 89 900

Discount for children from 6 to 13 years old, inclusive, 2,500 rubles /person. for standard check-in dates. The discount does not apply to public holidays.

Azimut Hotel 4* or Glarus Hotel 3* 3 nights
Azimut Hotel 4*

Offering a restaurant, Azimut Hotel is located in the center of Murmansk, right next to the Central Park and a 5-minute walk from the Central Stadium.

The rooms are decorated in bright colors and feature a minibar and a flat-screen TV with cable channels. 

Blackout curtains are also provided. Each room has a private bathroom with a hairdryer and free toiletries.

At Azimut Hotel you will find a 24-hour front desk and a bar. The hotel also offers conference rooms, a tour desk and luggage storage.

Murmansk Train Station is a 5-minute walk away. Murmansk International Airport is 32 km away.

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Another option
Glarus Hotel 3*

Glarus Hotel is located in Murmansk, an 8-minute walk from Central Park. Free private parking is available on site. 

The Central Stadium is a 15-minute walk away.

The rooms are decorated in a classic style and feature a TV.

It features a restaurant, sauna and snack bar.

Murmansk Train and Bus Stations are an 8-minute walk from the hotel. Murmansk Airport is 31 km away.

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Tour conditions

Group
up to 17 tourists
Minimum age
6 years old
Duration
4 days 3 nights
Group meets at
Russia, Murmansk

Included in price

  • welcome dinner on the first day;
  • 2 trips to hunt for the Northern Lights (98% success rate);
  • excursion to Teriberka on the ocean coast;
  • registration of passes: Teriberka;
  • excursion to the Sami (ethnic) village;
  • Murmansk city tour;
  • lunch on day trips (3 lunches, cover);
  • all entrance tickets;
  • a professional guide with at least 5 years of experience;
  • transfer service on modern Mercedes Sprinter;
  • support for the care department in Murmansk;
  • habitation;
  • breakfast at the hotel.

Paid extra

  • air and railway tickets to Murmansk and back;
  • dinners after excursions;
  • airport transfers;
  • souvenirs, personal expenses.

It's important to know

Personal equipment you need for the tour

Clothing recommendations. The air temperature in Murmansk can drop to -10 °C, so we recommend taking it with you:

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

What to take with you:

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

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    2 – 5 Oct, 2025 4 days 3 nights
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    9 – 12 Oct, 2025 4 days 3 nights
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    16 – 19 Oct, 2025 4 days 3 nights
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    23 – 26 Oct, 2025 4 days 3 nights
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    30 Oct – 2 Nov, 2025 4 days 3 nights
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Reviews

  • V
    Vera
    6 Nov, 2024
    about provider
    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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