- Duration:
- 5 days (4 nights)
- Complexity:
- to everyone
from 219 500 RUB ($2,655)
Monday-Friday: 08.00–18.00 Saturday-Sunday: Days off
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Excursion tour to Kola Peninsula: Above the Arctic Circle
Tour activities
This is not just a trip – it is an expedition beyond the Arctic Circle.
You will explore the largest city above the Arctic Circle, walk along a sandy beach with an ice-free bay, and stand on the shore of the mighty Arctic Ocean in Teriberka. You will come face to face with the world's first nuclear-powered icebreaker «Lenin», race across the endless tundra, and discover the ancient culture and way of life of the Saami people – including a heartwarming meeting with huskies and reindeer.
This is the Russian North as you have never seen it: wild, beautiful, and unforgettable.
You will explore the largest city above the Arctic Circle, walk along a sandy beach with an ice-free bay, and stand on the shore of the mighty Arctic Ocean in Teriberka. You will come face to face with the world's first nuclear-powered icebreaker «Lenin», race across the endless tundra, and discover the ancient culture and way of life of the Saami people – including a heartwarming meeting with huskies and reindeer.
This is the Russian North as you have never seen it: wild, beautiful, and unforgettable.
Please note! The itinerary and duration of the trip depends on your wishes and can be designed upon request.
TOUR HIGHLIGHTS
excursion to the largest city above the Arctic Circle
the world's first nuclear-powered icebreaker «Lenin»
endless tundra
the Arctic Ocean
Teriberka – old village on the Arctic Ocean
a sandy beach with an ice-free bay
Saami culture and way of life
meeting huskies and reindeer
TOUR ITINERARY
Arrival in Murmansk by flight.
Meeting with an English speaking guide and driver. Transfer to the hotel.
Check-in, rest.
Accommodation in a hotel
Electricity available
Good mobile signal
Shower available
Step into the story of a hero city beyond the Arctic Circle. From wartime resilience to peaceful panoramas of the icy bay, this tour reveals the soul of Murmansk – where every monument whispers a memory, and the northern wind carries the echo of the past.
Breakfast at the hotel.
09:30 Meeting with the guide, departure for Murmansk City Tour.
09:45 Visit to the Lighthouse Monument. Memorial complex dedicated to sailors who died in peacetime.
10:15 Monument «Alyosha» – the tallest above the Arctic Circle. The memorial to the Defenders of the Soviet Arctic. You will gaze westward together with the figure of a warrior: toward the place where the Valley of Glory thundered with battle during the war years.
10:45 The «Waiting» Monument. You will see a sculpture that is equally cherished by both Murmansk residents and visitors to the city. This sculpture is a symbol of a woman's devotion, patiently waiting for her sailor to return from his voyage.
11:15 Monument to the Fortitude and Courage of Murmansk Citizens during WWII – «Stove Pipe».
Here, history comes alive: war songs, old photographs, and… stoves. These stoves are all that remained of wooden Murmansk after the bombings. You will feel the icy breath of war and the silent resilience of the city.
12:00 Next, you will head to the Murmansk Commercial Seaport, where the legendary nuclear-powered icebreaker «Lenin» – the world's first vessel of its kind – will appear before you.*
Guided tour of the icebreaker «Lenin».
*Important: The operating schedule of the icebreaker «Lenin» is subject to change. In this case, the visit to the icebreaker will be replaced with an alternative location.
If available, those who wish will have the opportunity to try fresh scallops and sea urchins at the port store.
13:00 Lunch at one of Murmansk’s restaurants.
14:00 You will drive across the bridge over the bay to see Murmansk from an unusual angle. Awaiting you are:
a panorama of the ice-free Kola Bay;
an open-air museum of military equipment;
Cape Abram – the best viewpoint.
15:30 Return to Murmansk and transfer to the hotel.
Hunting the Northern Lights excursion.
The aurora borealis does not follow a schedule – so neither do we. This expedition is a real hunt: we chase clear skies, track solar winds, and travel where the lights are most likely to appear. With professional photography included, you will return not just with memories, but with stunning shots of one of nature's rarest performances.
20:00–23:00 Departure from the hotel.
Times may vary depending on weather and aurora forecasts.
Observing the Northern Lights.
Photo session against the backdrop of the Northern Lights. Our guides use professional equipment for photography.
00:00–03:00 Return to Murmansk.
The return time may vary depending on how quickly the aurora is located.
Accommodation in a hotel
Electricity available
Good mobile signal
Shower available
Saami people – the original reindeer herders of the Arctic. Throughout the day, you will encounter the living traditions of the Far North: from reindeer and huskies to sledding, local cuisine, and the pristine Arctic landscape that has shaped the Saami way of life for centuries.
Breakfast at the hotel.
09:20 Meeting with the guide, departure from the hotel.
10:00 Arrival in the Northern Animal Park.
10:00–12:00 Briefing: guests will receive instructions on safety and behavior rules within the park.
You will visit the animal enclosures to see reindeer and Siberian Huskies, feed the animals, and learn about their daily lives.
Reindeer sledding (if snow permits) or a visit to the stables*.
* In autumn or when there is insufficient snow, guests will visit the stables.
When the snow cover is adequate, they will enjoy a reindeer sled ride.
Snow banana ride (if snow permits) or paintball target shooting
12:00 Lunch: fish soup and chicken breast with vegetables will be served.
12:30 Dog sledding (optional, extra charge).
Only one person per sled.
Ride duration: 5 minutes. Total time depends on the number of participants.
Weight limit: 90 kg.
Available only when there is enough snow.
13:00 Snowmobile or ATV riding (optional, extra charge).
Independent ride under the guidance of an instructor.
Snowmobile riding is available only when there is sufficient snow cover.
14:00 Departure from the park to the hotel.
Departure time may vary depending on guests’ use of additional services.
14:30 Return to the hotel, rest.
Free time.
Hunting the Northern Lights eхcursion.
The aurora borealis does not follow a schedule – so neither do we. This expedition is a real hunt: we chase clear skies, track solar winds, and travel where the lights are most likely to appear. With professional photography included, you will return not just with memories, but with stunning shots of one of nature's rarest performances.
20:00–23:00 Departure from the hotel.
Times may vary depending on weather and aurora forecasts.
Observing the Northern Lights.
Photo session against the backdrop of the Northern Lights. Our guides use professional equipment for photography.
00:00–03:00 Return to Murmansk.
The return time may vary depending on how quickly the aurora is located.
Accommodation in a hotel
Electricity available
Good mobile signal
Shower available
Teriberka is not just a village – it is the edge of the world, where the Arctic Ocean meets the rugged Kola shore. This tour takes you beyond the road's end to a place of raw northern beauty, abandoned ships, and windswept beaches that have inspired films and wanderers alike. Here, time moves differently, and every breath feels like a memory of the sea.
Breakfast at the hotel.
09:00 Meeting with the guide, departure from the hotel.
12:00 Arrival in Teriberka.
12:30 Lunch. Meals are served in one of the local restaurants.
13:30 Old Teriberka. Main locations include: giant swings, sandy beach, art object from «The Meeting Place Cannot Be Changed», whale skeleton from the movie «Leviathan», a ship washed ashore, throne from the TV series «Game of Thrones».
14:00 Waterfall and «Dragon Eggs» beach. If there is enough snow cover: ride in a sled attached to a snowmobile to the waterfall and the «Dragon Eggs» beach. If there is not enough snow: hike on foot.
16:30 Ship graveyard. Earlier fishing vessels that once sailed the northern seas along the shores of the Arctic Ocean, now decommissioned after the arrival of a new generation of fishing fleet.
17:00 Departure from Teriberka to Murmansk.
20:00 Return to the hotel.
Accommodation in a hotel
Electricity available
Bad mobile signal
Shower available
Escape into the heart of the Arctic wilderness, where towering peaks, frozen lakes, and snow-carved art parks create a landscape unlike any other. The place where nature and imagination meet above the polar circle.
Khibiny Mountains excursion is available from 15.01.2027.
Breakfast at the hotel.
08:00 Meeting with the guide, departure from the hotel.
10:00 Stop at Lake Imandra. The largest lake in the Murmansk region and 14th in Russia in terms of water mirror area.
11:00 Arrival in Kirovsk.
11:15 Taking the cable car up the mountain. Guests go up to the top and enjoy a panoramic view of the surrounding Khibiny mountain range – the largest mountain massif on the Kola Peninsula.
12:30 Lunch. Meals are served in the restaurant in buffet format.
13:30 Excursion to Snow Village – an art object made of snow and ice.
15:00 Museum of Mineralogy and Mining «Apatit».
16:00 «Mysterious Forest» Art Park – an art project set in the natural landscape of the Khibiny Mountains.
17:00 Departure from Kirovsk to Murmansk.
20:00 Return to the hotel.
Accommodation in a hotel
Electricity available
Good mobile signal
Shower available
Breakfast at the hotel.
Check-out from the hotel by 12:00.
Transfer to the airport. Departure to Moscow.
The end of the tour.
Good mobile signal
What is included in the price
English speaking guide in cities and for all transfers- transport service including transfers
- entrance fees to all sightseeing objects according to the program
- meals according to the program
- individual excursions
- water 0.5l per day
- visa support
What is not included
accommodation (from 9000 Rub/per night/twin room BB)- train and flight tickets
- meals not included in the program
- porter services
- alcoholic drinks
- health insurance
- souvenirs
- gratuities
Price clarification
Tour price depends on group size. Available upon request.
Price for a group of 2 pax – from 121 300 RUB per person *
* The hotel is paid extra: from 9000 Rub/per night/twin room BB.
Price for a group of 2 pax – from 121 300 RUB per person *
* The hotel is paid extra: from 9000 Rub/per night/twin room BB.
How to get there
Regular flights from Moscow to Murmansk are operated by Aeroflot and Smartavia. Flight time is 2.5 hours.
The airport is located in the village of Murmashi, 20 km from Murmansk. Travel time is 30–40 minutes.
The railway station is a 10-minute walk from the «Meridian» hotel.
The airport is located in the village of Murmashi, 20 km from Murmansk. Travel time is 30–40 minutes.
The railway station is a 10-minute walk from the «Meridian» hotel.
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Answers to popular questions
Flights to Murmansk and back are not included in the tour price. You can book them yourself, or we can assist you.
Yes, we reccommend some options and you can choose among them or offer something different and we'll be glad to check the possibility for booking.
Yes, the tour can be organised at any date upon request.
Also it can be modified and calculated according to your wishes.
Also it can be modified and calculated according to your wishes.
TOUR DATES
121 300 RUB/ person
121 300 RUB/ person
121 300 RUB/ person
121 300 RUB/ person
121 300 RUB/ person
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