Northern Lights Weekend in Murmansk

Duration

3 Days / 2 Nights

Tourist activity

Northern Lights tours

Tourist destination

Arctic Tours, Murmansk Tours

Aurora hunt in Murmansk, Russia

  • 3-day package
  • Northern Lights hunt
  • Teriberka village
  • Hotel included
Itinerary

Day 1. Arrival in Murmansk. Hunt for the Northern Lights

  • Included meals: No

Murmansk arrival at an day, pick-up at the airport or train station and transfer to the hotel.

In the evening, join the group and 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 we’ll provide a link to download them.

Overnight at the hotel.

*If the weather is unfavorable and there is no chance to see the Northern Lights due to a snowstorm or other conditions, the trip will be rescheduled for the following evening.

Day 2. Teriberka village tour

  • Included meals: Breakfast

Breakfast.

In the morning, embark on a full-day Teriberka tour (~9 hours)*.

During this trip, you’ll see the endless tundra without any tree, ship graveyard at the Barents Sea rocks, eerie old wooden houses of Teriberka fishing village, Sand beach, “Leviathan” skeleton and many more. Appreciate the stunning scenery at the famous "Dragon Eggs" beach and take a leisurely walk along the Arctic Ocean.

Time for lunch at one of the local restaurants (not included – choose and pay on the spot).

*Optional: Join a boat trip to observe whales and dolphins in their natural habitat in the Barents Sea (additional payment applies, and advanced reservation is required).

If you decide to stay in the city, you can attend a 2-hour city tour of Murmansk. Explore the town with the local English-speaking guide and see the Five Corners Square, Defenders of the Soviet Arctic memorial, Kursk submarine memorial and other attractions of Murmansk.

Overnight at the hotel.

*Note: The Teriberka tour is subject to weather conditions. Access may be restricted due to heavy snowfall.

Day 3. Optional Adventures in Murmansk. Departure

  • Included meals: Breakfast

Breakfast.

Optional activities are possible, if your flight departs in the evening. Alternatively, allow an extra night in Murmansk or in an igloo in a glamping hotel.

  • Tundra park tour (~5 hours)*.
  • Sami village tour (~7 hours)**.
  • Ice floating in the Kola Bay (~4 hours).

Please, note that these activities are not included into the price and are quoted separately.

Transfer to the airport in time for your flight.

*Tundra Park tour (~5 hours). Winter: Transfer, Sami ethnic program, hand-feeding reindeers, meeting husky dogs, dog sledding, banana riding, ratrac expedition to the Fox Mountain, ukha fish-soup and tea. Summer: Transfer, Sami ethnic program, hand-feeding reindeers, meeting husky dogs, AWD expedition to the Fox Mountain.

**Sami village tour (~7 hours): Transfer, Sami ethnic program, an introduction to arctic animals, hand-feeding reindeers, reindeer sleigh ride and banana ride in winter or drive an ATV in summer. Ukha fish-soup and tea.

Dates and prices

Northern Lights 3-day package, autumn-winter 2025

From 35.000 Rubles (~400 USD) per person in a double room, depending on hotel availability and rates.

Flexible departure dates between September and early April.

Included

1. Roundtrip private airport transfers.
2. Accommodation for 2 nights in 4* city hotel (Meridian, Cosmos, Azimut) or 3*+ Arctic Home hotel near the city .
3. Two breakfasts.
4. Teriberka and the Barents Sea Coast tour in a group.
5. One Aurora hunt tour in a group.

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Reviews

Thank you very much. I had an unforgettable time and I will tell all my friends about the quality of service and the wonderfulness of everyone I dealt with.

Ohood, Saudi Arabia (January 2024)

Before the coming back, thanks for the everything. It was a great experience for us. Our last question about this trip, when and how can we get the photos from the Anton.

Alperen, Turkey (December, 2023)

Good morning, thank you, that was amazing , much better experience than what I had in Finland. Please tell Dimitri the same: he is an excellent guide...

Mari (December, 2023)