9 Days/8 Nights
Cultural tours, Northern Lights tours, Nature & wildlife tours, Reindeer sledding experience, Dog sledding
Moscow Tours, St. Petersburg Tours, Murmansk Tours, Arctic Tours
Travel through Russia’s main cities and pristine Arctic regions with a focus on cultural and natural highlights.
- Experience Moscow’s vibrant neighborhoods and cultural sites
- Observe the Northern Lights in Murmansk
- Join Arctic excursions and outdoor activities
- Admire the historical and architectural beauty of St. Petersburg
Day 1. Moscow: Arrival
Arrival in Moscow. Meet 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: City Tour & Metro Visit
After breakfast, meet your guide in the lobby.
Begin your exploration of Moscow with a visit to the famous Metro, where you will see several of the most artistically designed stations.
Continue with a walking tour of the historic center of Moscow. You will see Alexander’s Garden, the Moscow Kremlin, Red Square, Lenin’s Mausoleum, and St. Basil’s Cathedral. You will also visit the historic GUM shopping mall.
An optional guided tour of the Kremlin may be available upon request.
Overnight in Moscow.
Day 3. Domestic Flight: Moscow to Murmansk. Aurora Hunting
Breakfast.
Pick-up at the hotel and transfer to the airport.
Flight from Moscow to Murmansk (SVO to MMK) around 11:15 AM – 2:00 PM.
Arrival in Murmansk. Meet at the airport by a local driver and transfer to the hotel.
Afternoon: City tour of Murmansk, including visits to the city center, Alyosha War Memorial, Murmansk port with the Lenin icebreaker-museum, and other local attractions.
Evening: Proceed with the Northern Lights hunt*. The departure time will depend on the cloud coverage and activity forecast, typically between 7:00 PM and 10:00 PM. Our guide/photographer will take photos during the tour, and a download link will be provided a few days after the trip.
Overnight in Murmansk.
Note: If the weather is unfavorable, such as a snowstorm or other conditions that prevent viewing the Northern Lights, the tour will be rescheduled for the following evening.
Day 4. Murmansk: Teriberka Village at the Arctic Ocean
Breakfast.
In the morning, embark on a full-day tour to the remote Teriberka village. Please note that this trip is weather-dependent, as access may be restricted due to heavy snowfall.
During this journey, you will explore the vast, treeless tundra and visit the haunting ship graveyard along the rocky coast of the Barents Sea. Discover the eerie old wooden houses of the fishing village, see the Wind Park, and admire the "Leviathan" skeleton. Enjoy the stunning scenery at the famous "Dragon Eggs" beach and take a leisurely walk along the Arctic Ocean.
Depending on conditions, you may also have the opportunity to join a boat trip to observe whales and dolphins in their natural habitat in the Barents Sea.
Overnight in Murmansk.
Day 5. Murmansk: Sami Experience & Seasonal Adventures
Breakfast.
After breakfast, pickup from the hotel and transfer to one of the adventure parks, where you can enjoy a variety of activities. These include a Sami ethnic program, taking photos in traditional costumes, visiting and hand-feeding reindeer, and tasting traditional fish soup and herbal tea.
Depending on availability and the season, options may also include dog sledding and reindeer sledding.
Return to the hotel.
In the evening, a second Aurora hunting tour will be arranged if the first trip is canceled or unsuccessful.
Overnight in Murmansk.
Day 6. Domestic Flight: Murmansk to St. Petersburg
Breakfast.
Pick-up at the hotel and transfer to the airport.
Flight from Murmansk to St. Petersburg (MMK to LED) around 11:40 AM – 14:00 PM.
Meet at the airport and transfer to your hotel. Guests arriving before check-in can store their bags at the hotel concierge.
Afternoon: At leisure. Optional sightseeing tours are available.
Overnight in St. Petersburg.
Day 7. St. Petersburg: Panoramic City Tour
After breakfast, meet your guide in the lobby.
Enjoy a half-day city tour of St. Petersburg by car: explore the historic city center with stops at the most prominent sights, including Nevsky Prospect, Kazan Cathedral, Palace Square, the Winter Palace, St. Isaac’s Cathedral, St. Basil’s Island, and the Church of the Savior on Blood.
Take some time for luxury shopping at the historic Eliseevs’ grocery store on Nevsky Prospect.
In the afternoon, you may opt to participate in a walking tour of either the Hermitage Museum or the Fabergé Museum (additional fee applies).
Overnight in St. Petersburg.
Day 8. Fast Train from St. Petersburg to Moscow
Breakfast.
Pick-up at the hotel and transfer to the train station.
Experience a comfortable high-speed train journey between St. Petersburg and Moscow
Arrival in Moscow, meet at the train station and transfer to your hotel.
Afternoon at leisure or shopping.
Overnight in Moscow.
Day 9. Moscow: Departure
Breakfast.
Transfer to the airport.
Price
Murmansk, Moscow & St. Petersburg: Cities & Auroras Tour – Price in 2026
From: 178,000 Rubles/person
Prices are based on a group size of two people sharing a double room. Please note that due to fluctuations in domestic flight and accommodation costs, additional supplements may apply to the rates listed above.
Tour Dates:
This is a private tour, allowing you to choose your preferred dates. The Aurora watch season lasts from September to mid-April.
1. Accommodation at a 4-star hotel in Moscow for 3 nights.
2. Accommodation at a 4-star hotel in Murmansk for 3 nights.
3. Accommodation at a 4-star hotel in St. Petersburg for 2 nights.
4. Hotel breakfasts.
5. Private airport and train station transfers as per the itinerary.
6. Private half-day city walking tour of Moscow with a local English-speaking guide.
7. Shared Aurora hunt tour, Teriberka village tour and Sami experience with a local English-speaking guide.
8. Private half-day city tour of Petersburg by car with a local English-speaking guide.
9. High-speed train tickets from St. Petersburg to Moscow (economy class seat without meal).
10. Domestic plane tickets Moscow - Murmansk - St. Petersburg (economy class seat with 10 kg hand luggage and 23 kg checked luggage).
Not Included:
1. Meals not specified as included.
2. Charges for early check-in or late check-out.
3. Boat trip in Teriberka: from 6000 Rubles/person.
4. Dog sledding experience: from 6000 Rubles/person.
5. Other optional tours, activities, or additional sightseeing beyond the itinerary.
