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Private Tour: Russia's Grand Palaces and Northern Lights 7 Days 6 Nights (Moscow, Murmansk, St. Petersburg)

  • 7 days 6 nights
  • Private van + driver
  • Flexible route

Visit Red Square, explore a Sami village, hunt for the Northern Lights in Murmansk, and discover the palaces of St. Petersburg on a private trip.

Day by day

Day 1 Moscow: Tsaritsyno Palace – Premium Outlet Belaya Dacha
  • Pick-up at Sheremetyevo International Airport in Moscow, then travel by private van with driver.
  • Visit Tsaritsyno Palace and its surrounding grounds.
  • Stop for shopping at Premium Outlet Belaya Dacha Moscow before checking in to your hotel.

Flights to Moscow and admission fees are not included in the van price.

Overnight Moscow · example hotel Ibis Paveletskaya (3-star) or similar / Hotel Taganskij (4-star) or similar

Day 2 Moscow: Red Square – The Kremlin – Zaryadye Park – Arbat Street
  • Stop for photos at the Bolshoi Theatre and explore Red Square.
  • Take photos of The Kremlin, GUM Department Store, State Historical Museum, and Lenin's Mausoleum.
  • Walk along Nikolaevsky Street and take photos of St. Basil's Cathedral, renowned for its colorful domes.
  • Stroll through Zaryadye Park and onto the Floating Bridge to take in views of the Moscow River.
  • Opt to add a Moscow River cruise according to your interests.
  • Shop along Arbat Street and stop for photos at the Cathedral of Christ the Saviour before returning to your hotel.

River cruise tickets are an additional expense and are not included in the van price, as are admission tickets to various attractions.

Overnight Moscow · example hotel Ibis Paveletskaya (3-star) or similar / Hotel Taganskij (4-star) or similar

Day 3 Moscow – Murmansk – Northern Lights Hunting
  • Travel to the airport in Moscow to board your flight to Murmansk.
  • Upon arrival in Murmansk, a private van will pick you up from the airport and transfer you to the hotel.
  • In the evening, head out on a Northern Lights hunt before returning to your hotel.

Flights between Moscow and Murmansk and the Northern Lights hunting activity are not included in the van price. Sighting the Northern Lights depends on the season, weather, and natural conditions, so it cannot be guaranteed.

Overnight Murmansk · example hotel Meridian Murmansk (3-star) or similar / Cosmos Murmansk (4-star) or similar

Day 4 Murmansk: Saami Village – Reindeer Activities – Northern Lights Hunting
  • Visit the Saami Village to learn about the way of life of the Arctic indigenous people.
  • Participate in reindeer sledding activities based on local conditions and availability on the day of travel.
  • Return to the hotel to rest, then head out to search for the Northern Lights once again in the evening.

Admission to Saami Village, reindeer activities, and Northern Lights hunting activities are not included in the van rental price. Activity formats depend on the season and snow conditions, while the Northern Lights depend on weather and nature.

Overnight Murmansk · example hotel Meridian Murmansk (3 stars) or equivalent / Cosmos Murmansk (4 stars) or equivalent

Day 5 Murmansk: Husky Farm – Moscow
  • Visit the Husky Farm and take part in husky dog sledding activities, subject to local terrain and availability.
  • Travel to the airport to board a flight back to Moscow.
  • A private van picks you up and transfers you to the hotel, followed by free time at your leisure.

Farm admission, husky sledding activities, and Murmansk–Moscow flight tickets are not included in the van rental price. Sledding activities depend on season and snow conditions.

Overnight Moscow · example hotel Ibis Paveletskaya (3 stars) or equivalent / Hotel Taganskij (4 stars) or equivalent

Day 6 Moscow – St. Petersburg: Hermitage – Nevsky Prospekt – Peter and Paul Fortress
  • Travel from Moscow to St. Petersburg by private van with driver, with today being a long-distance journey.
  • Visit the Hermitage Museum in the Winter Palace, home to major Russian art treasures.
  • See Nevsky Prospekt and stop for photos at the Saint Petersburg Mosque, or Soekarno Mosque (Saint Petersburg Mosque / Soekarno Mosque / Blue Mosque).
  • Visit the Peter and Paul Fortress before heading to your accommodation.

Admission tickets to the museum, palace, and fortress are not included in the van rental price. Departure times must be arranged and opening hours checked before confirming the plan, as road travel takes up most of the day and sightseeing times may need adjustment.

Overnight St. Petersburg · example hotel Ibis SPB Centre (3 stars) or equivalent / Moskovskie Vorota (4 stars) or equivalent

Day 7 St. Petersburg – Departure Airport
  • Check out from the hotel in St. Petersburg and travel by private van to the airport for your return flight.
  • If flying out of Sheremetyevo International Airport, you must travel back to Moscow by road and schedule your time to align with the flight.

Route information indicates the trip ends in St. Petersburg, but specifies the return airport as Sheremetyevo in Moscow; therefore, the airport must be confirmed before booking flights and finalizing pick-up and drop-off times. If departing from Sheremetyevo, there will be long-distance road travel back to Moscow. Flight tickets are not included in the van rental price.

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

  • Your hotel
  • Parking fees, paid per occurrence according to the places you actually visit on your itinerary
  • For coach services, the price does not include city permits, which are paid per occurrence according to your actual itinerary. If the vehicle needs to be taken on a ferry, the fee is paid on the spot at the actual cost.
  • Driver's tip, optional and at your discretion. We recommend 40 EUR per day per group
  • Anything not stated as included, such as lunch and dinner, luggage handling fees at your hotel, visa fees, international flight tickets, and sightseeing tickets, is paid by you on the spot at the actual cost. 7% VAT and 3% withholding tax are also not included.
  • If you would like a tour leader, there is an additional charge of 16,500 THB per day. The price includes the tour leader's hotel and meals.

Payment

  1. Installment 1: Deposit of 5,350 THB per group, payable by credit card directly through the website system. We will then issue a tour booking confirmation for you (if the trip is not confirmed, 100% will be refunded within 7 days).
  2. Installment 2: 5,000 THB per person within 7 days after receiving confirmation (non-refundable upon trip cancellation).
  3. Installment 3: 25,000 THB per person after visa approval and/or at least 30 days before departure (non-refundable upon trip cancellation).
  4. Installment 4: Remaining balance per person on Day 2 of the trip after we pick you up (non-refundable upon trip cancellation).
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