7 Days / 6 Nights
Explore the capital of Russia and hunt for the Northern Lights above the Arctic Circle
- Cultural experience in Moscow
- Aurora Borealis in Murmansk
- Autumn/winter activities
Day 1. Moscow arrival
Arrival in Moscow. Meet by local guide at the airport and transfer to your hotel. Guests arriving before check-in can store their bags at the hotel concierge.
Overnight in Moscow.
Day 2. Moscow historic centre and the Kremlin (half-day)
After buffet breakfast, descend to Moscow Metro to explore some beautiful metro stations of the Russian capital.
Continue to the Kremlin of Moscow for a walking tour of its attractions: Alexander’s Garden, Kremlin territory with its cathedrals, Tsar Bell and Tsar Cannon, the Red Square, St Basil’s Cathedral (outside), Lenin mausoleum (outside), Gum Shopping Centre.
Overnight at hotel in Moscow.
Day 3. Moscow panoramic tour (half-day)
Morning: meet your guide in the lobby of the hotel. Half-day panoramic Moscow city tour by car, including the Sparrow Hills, Moscow State University view, Victory Park view, Cathedral of Christ the Savior, Zaryadye Park and the floating bridge etc.
Overnight at hotel in Moscow.
Day 4. Murmansk. Aurora Hunt
Breakfast.
Transfer to the airport and domestic flight to Murmansk (ticket not included).
Arrival in Murmansk. Transfer and hotel check-in for 3 nights.
In the evening, head out to hunt for the Northern Lights. Depending on the Aurora and cloud coverage forecast, the tour departs between 7 and 9.30 PM – the best time for spotting the Northern Lights near Murmansk. Our guide/photographer will take care of photos and a download link will be provided.
Overnight at hotel in Murmansk.
Day 5. Murmansk. Teriberka Village and the Arctic Ocean (full day)
After breakfast, join a full day Teriberka village tour*.
During this trip, you’ll see the endless tundra without any tree, ship graveyard at the Barents Sea rocks, creepy old wooden houses of Teriberka fishing village.
Time for lunch with seafood/reindeer at one of the local restaurants (not incl. – choose and pay on the spot).
Continue with a trip to Teriberka Nature Park to see the waterfalls and visit to the “Dragon eggs” beach.
Alternative option: a boat trip to see whales and dolphins thriving in the wild in the Barents Sea waters (subject to availability, extra payment applies).
Return to Murmansk. Optional: second Northern Lights tour.
Overnight at hotel in Murmansk.
*If the weather is right. It happens that the road to the village is closed due to heavy snowfall.
Day 6. Murmansk. Sami village (half-day)
Breakfast.
Half-day tour to the Sami village. Explore the reconstructed Sami settlement, see traditional lodges, reindeers and other northern animals, listen to the story about Sami people, play their games and ride a reindeer sleigh (in winter). Traditional fish soup, pancakes and tea are served for lunch.
Overnight at hotel in Murmansk.
Day 7. Murmansk departure
Breakfast.
Transfer to the airport for your flight to your destination via Moscow (not included).
Alternatively, continue to other destinations in the northern Russia: St. Petersburg, Karelia (Kizhi).
Dates: choose your own tour date between Aug 24 and Apr 10.
Price: request.
Payment: from 30% to 50% advance payment; final payment in cash in Russia.
1. Accommodation in Moscow (3 nights) and Murmansk (3 nights).
2. Meals as per the itinerary (hotel breakfasts and Sami village lunch).
3. All airport transfers.
4. Tours as per the itinerary with local English-speaking guides.
5. Entrance tickets to the Kremlin of Moscow.
