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Russia RUS006

Russia Private Tour (RUS006) Northern Lights Hunt (4 Days 3 Nights)

  • 4 days 3 nights
  • Private van + driver
  • Flexible route

A new dimension of travel: explore the realm of the polar bear and hunt for the Northern Lights in Russia amidst crisp white snow and refreshing weather. Enjoy a comfortable, relaxing journey with a quality tour at an accessible price.

Day by day

Day 1 Murmansk
Murmansk
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Alyosha Monument

- Meet at the airport and transfer to the city center.

- Tour Murmansk - the largest city in the world located within the Polar Circle.

- Soak in the beauty of Alyosha - a grand monument dedicated to the Defenders of the Soviet Arctic during World War II with profound meaning, along with 2 distinct Orthodox churches.

- Visit the nuclear icebreaker “Lenin” "Lenin" - considered a true marvel of Soviet engineering.

- Check in at the hotel.

- And now comes the most exciting and wonderful part of our program: Northern Lights Hunting :-) Night 1, Day 2 Teriberka - Tundra

- Meet at the hotel and travel to Teriberka across the Tundra.

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

- Weather permitting, we will visit scenic cliffs, a waterfall, and beautiful landscapes.

- In autumn, we can travel by car, but in winter, we can only visit by snowmobile. Therefore, we will enjoy an exciting snowmobile ride gliding along while taking in the stunning views :-)

- 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 Murmansk

- 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. Price

Tour price depends on group size

Price on request

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

  • Private van with driver (price includes the driver's fuel, tolls, hotel and meals)
  • Group travel insurance as required by law, with coverage according to the policy terms and conditions

Not included

  • Meals: paid directly on-site based on actual expenses, allowing you to enjoy the food you prefer.
  • Accommodation in Murmansk is not included in the tour price because we do not want to limit our travelers, as during the tour you may wish to try specific northern cuisine that is more expensive than standard meals. If you would like recommendations for hotels / apartments, simply let us know...
  • 3) Photography: If your group would like a travel video clip in addition to photos, we can also produce an adventure travel video clip for you at only 20,000 rubles per group. 4) Banya (traditional Russian sauna) - This is an activi...
  • Price: 9000 rubles for 1-6 persons and 1500 rubles per person for groups of more than 6 persons. Normally, we limit the group to no more than 10 persons, maximum 12 persons! Duration: 3-5 hours depending on the number of participants. 5) Horseback riding: Enjoy horseback riding during winter and admire the vie...
  • Price: 4,000 rubles per person (up to 6 people as there are only 3 horses). Duration: 1.5 hours for 1 ride with 3 horses (riding in the forest + feeding the horses). 6) Snowmobile
  • "Just try it and you'll know" - This is a great experience for those who want to ride a snowmobile themselves. The tour takes place near Murmansk in the forest and on hills with beautiful views of Murmansk. Please note that the quality of snowmobiles and equipment is mid-range only. The tour price includes the cost of...
  • This includes 1 hour of driving time and a light lunch (pork BBQ). 1 or 2 persons can ride per 1 scooter. Price: 8000 rubles per vehicle. If 1-2 persons ride the same scooter, the price is 4000 rubles per person. The price is 6000 rubles per person if there is 1...
  • "Just to try" tour - This tour is suitable for those who have never snowboarded at a ski resort before or are not yet proficient, and would like to give lessons a try.
  • We will take you skiing at a resort in Murmansk, where you will spend 2-3 hours on the slopes (1 hour with a coach/instructor and another 1-2 hours practicing on your own without an instructor) on beginner slopes. This price includes ski / snowboard equipment rental (boots...
  • Experience a wondrous adventure visiting a snow village crafted from snow and ice. Step inside to discover a variety of giant ice sculptures, as well as art created from ice and snow illuminated with beautiful lighting.
  • You can take hundreds of photos with sculptures created by artists from all over the world! The venue is located in Kirovsk, 220 km from Murmansk. Please note that visits are only available during the snow adventure or ski visit season...
  • Be amazed by a helicopter flight experience around Murmansk and the Kola Peninsula. Enjoy this breathtaking activity, take in panoramic scenery and landscapes of Murmansk, and admire the beauty of nature from a bird's-eye view aboard an Mi-8 helicopter. It can accommodate guests...
  • Price: From 12000 rubles per person (price depends on group size and flight duration). Duration: From 20 minutes - several hours. 10) "Quad bike (ATV)" adventure (this tour is limited to the snow-free season from August to November) - This tour starts at the location...
  • Please note that the tour includes round-trip transfers for guests between Murmansk and Kirovsk, covering a total distance of around 440 kilometers.
  • Recommended items to bring include (coat and pants, helmet, gloves to protect against dirt), with travel time taking 3-4 hours. Price: 10000 rubles per person. Riding duration: 3-4 hours.
  • Price
  • Please contact us for more information.
  • Price includes
  • Private van with driver (price includes the driver's fuel, tolls, hotel and meals)
  • Group travel insurance as required by law, with coverage according to the policy terms and conditions

Payment

  1. Payment 1: Deposit of 5,350 THB per group, payable directly by credit card on our website. We will then issue a tour confirmation booking for you (if the trip is not confirmed, a 100% refund will be provided within 7 days).
  2. Payment 2: 5,000 THB per person within 7 days after receiving confirmation
  3. Payment 3: 25,000 THB per person after visa approval and/or at least 30 days before departure
  4. Payment 4: The remaining balance per person on Day 2 of the trip, after we have picked you up (for your peace of mind)
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