Northern Lights Tour (AUR004) Russia 4 Days 3 Nights

- Explore Murmansk – the largest city in the world located inside the Polar Circle

- Take in the majesty of Alyosha – the monumental memorial to the defenders of the Soviet Arctic during World War II, rich in deep meaning, and visit 2 distinctly unique Orthodox churches

- Tour the nuclear-powered icebreaker “Lenin” "Lenin" – a true marvel of Soviet engineering

- Check in at the hotel

- And now comes the most thrilling and magical highlight of our program: Northern Lights Hunting :-) Day 2

- Meet at the hotel and depart for Teriberka through the Tundra

- Visit Teriberka, a village on the Arctic Ocean coast, where you can see old shipwrecks on the shore

- Weather permitting, we will visit the scenic cliffs, waterfalls, and breathtaking viewpoints

- In autumn, this area is accessible by car, but during winter, it can only be visited by snowmobile. You'll get to enjoy an exciting snowmobile sleigh ride gliding across the snow while soaking in the stunning scenery :-)

- Drive back from Teriberka to the Tundra for Northern Lights Hunting ------

- Drive back to Murmansk. * Note: In case of an emergency where the road to Teriberka is closed due to heavy snowfall, we will arrange alternative activities for you instead, such as horseback riding, visiting an aquarium, skiing, snowboarding, or snowmobiling, which will incur additional charges. Day 3

- Meet at the hotel

- Visit a Husky farm – this will be one of the happiest moments of your journey, as you'll meet the friendliest and cutest dogs in the world! You can play with these adorable dogs, learn about their breed, and enjoy hot tea with pastries. And of course, you'll get to experience a dog sled ride! We don't just give you a quick 400-meter taste like other places; we'll take you on an exciting 5 km ride! This way, you can fully immerse yourself in this wonderful experience—and who knows, you might even get a chance to steer the sled yourself! :-)

- Visit the Saami Village. The Saami are the indigenous people of the Kola Peninsula. We will learn about their culture, traditions, and way of life. Enjoy a fun experience with the reindeer, and savor traditional Saami herbal tea along with traditional pies made with tundra berries.

- Followed by Northern Lights Hunting (* If you didn't see the Northern Lights during the first two nights, or if the lights you saw were very faint)

Day 4

* Transfer to the airport

- During your tour with us, you will enjoy lunch and dinner at 2-3 wonderful restaurants - where you can try traditional Russian and Nordic dishes, such as reindeer, moose, salmon, pollock, scallops, king crab, and much more. Our team will be with you and happy to recommend dishes for you.

Please note that Murmansk is currently a very popular destination. By August, tours for September through December are typically 80% booked, and by November, tours for January through April are usually 80% booked. Therefore, we recommend booking your tour with us well in advance once you know your travel dates. Included in the tour price:

Round-trip airport transfers; all transportation; all admission tickets and entertainment; 2 Northern Lights hunts (a 3rd night free of charge if Aurora is not seen during the first 2 nights) guided by us; photography during the tour including Aurora photos. Additional expenses:

Meals and accommodation in Murmansk: Please note that meals and hotel accommodation costs are not included in the tour price because we do not want to restrict our travelers. During the tour, you may wish to try specific northern cuisine that is more expensive than standard meals. If you need recommendations for hotels / apartments, simply let us know. We can also arrange accommodation and meals for you at an additional charge. 1) Photography: If your group would like a travel video clip of your group in addition to photos, we can also produce an adventure video clip for you at only 15000 rubles per group. 2) Banya (traditional Russian sauna) - This is the craziest activity you will find in Russia! You can jump from the steam room into the snow—just try searching on Google and you will understand it better. Participants must be no older than 50 years of age and free of any health conditions (heart, lungs, and blood pressure).

Price: 9000 rubles for 1-6 persons and 1500 rubles per person for tour groups of more than 6 persons. Normally, we limit tour groups to no more than 10 persons, maximum 12 persons! Duration: 3-5 hours depending on the number of participants. 3) Horseback riding: Enjoy horseback riding in winter while taking in the beautiful scenery (note that some tour companies limit tour members to riding only in an enclosed ring, not out in the forest). You can choose this horseback riding activity even if not everyone in your group wishes to ride.

Price: 4000 rubles per person (maximum 6 persons since there are only 3 horses). Duration: 1 .5 hours for 1 ride with 3 horses (riding in the forest + feeding the horses). 4) Snow jet ski

"Just Try It and You'll Know" - A great experience for those who want to ride a snowmobile by themselves. The tour takes place near Murmansk, in the forest and on the hills with beautiful scenic views of Murmansk. Please note that the quality of snowmobiles and equipment is mid-range only. The tour price includes equipment (boots, thick coat, pants, helmet, and cold-weather gloves).

This includes 1 hour of driving time and a light lunch (pork BBQ). Available for 1 or 2 persons per scooter. Price: 8000 rubles per vehicle if there are 1 - 2 persons on the same scooter (4000 rubles per person); 6000 rubles per person if there is 1 person on the snowmobile. Duration: 2-2.5 hours including changing clothes and lunch time. "Snowmobile Adventure": We offer good quality snow jet skis and equipment. This tour starts near Kirovsk (220 km from Murmansk) and is the ultimate tour for those seeking a true winter adventure. The tour takes you across frozen lakes, mountains, and beautiful winter pine forests, depending on daily weather conditions. The tour price includes round-trip transfers between Murmansk and Kirovsk (440 km total) as well as equipment (boots, thick coat and pants, helmet, and cold-weather gloves), with 3-4 hours of driving time. Available for 1 or 2 persons on the same snowmobile. Price: 16000 if 2 persons share the same scooter (or 8000 rubles per person); 11000 rubles per person if 1 person on the snowmobile. Duration: 3-4 hours of travel time. 5) Skiing / Snowboarding

"Just to Try" tour - This tour is ideal for those who have never snowboarded at a ski resort before or are not yet skilled and would like to try taking a lesson.

We will take you skiing at a resort in Murmansk, where you will spend 2-3 hours skiing (1 hour with an instructor coach and another 1-2 hours on your own without a coach) on beginner slopes. This price includes ski / snowboard equipment rental (boots, ski poles, and skis or snowboard) and a 1-hour lesson with an instructor coach (one coach can teach 1-5 persons at a time). Equipment provided is medium quality. Price: 3000 rubles per person. Duration: 3-4 hours including time to change clothes. "Ski Fun at a High-Class Resort" is suitable for those who can already ski and want genuine fun at a great ski resort. This ski resort is located in Kirovsk (220 km from Murmansk) in the Khibiny Mountains (not in the hills of Murmansk). It is a top-level ski resort with ski lifts and steep slopes. You should spend at least 4 hours to a full day skiing here, as it is relatively far from Murmansk, and if you are an experienced and skilled skier, you will naturally want to enjoy skiing for longer. Our tour members can also stay overnight in Kirovsk. This price includes ski / snowboard equipment (boots, ski poles, and snowboard), safety helmet, and ski passes for tour members wanting to take the lift up the mountain. Price: from 6000 rubles per person. Duration: at least 1 day (4-8 hours of skiing, including round-trip travel time to Kirovsk). 6) Visit the Snow Village

Experience the magical wonder of visiting the Snow Village built entirely of snow and ice. Walking inside, you will discover various massive ice sculptures as well as pictures carved from ice and snow with beautiful lighting.

You can take hundreds of photos with sculptures created by artists from all corners of the world! Located in Kirovsk, a distance of 220 km from Murmansk). Note: Visits can only be arranged during the snow adventure program or when visiting the ski resort in Kirovsk. Price: 1500 rubles per person. Duration: 1 hour. 7) Helicopter

Marvel at the exciting experience of a helicopter flight around Murmansk and the Kola Peninsula. Enjoy this incredible activity, soaking in panoramic views of Murmansk and the beauty of nature from a bird's-eye view aboard an Mi-8 helicopter. Accommodates up to 6 tour guests at a time.

Price: From 12000 rubles per person. Prices depend on group size and flight duration. Duration: from 20 minutes to several hours. 8) "Quad bike (ATV)" Adventure (this tour is limited to the snow-free season, from August to November) - This tour starts near Kirovsk (220 km from Murmansk) and is the ultimate tour for off-road adventure seekers. It will take you to marvel at the stunning landscapes of mountain forests near the lake shore, depending on each day's weather conditions.

The tour includes round-trip transfers for guests between Murmansk and Kirovsk, covering a total distance of 440 kilometers.

Recommended gear to bring: (coat and pants, helmet, gloves to protect against dirt). Travel time takes 3-4 hours. Price: 10000 rubles per person. Riding duration: 3-4 hours.