Murmansk Winter Discovery Tour
Murmansk Winter Discovery Tour
Murmansk Winter Discovery Tour
5 Days Starting and ending in Murmansk
Visiting: Murmansk
Tour operator:
Tour code:
GMA
Guide Type:
Fully Guided
Group size:
1 - 8
Physical rating:
Low
Age range:
10-99
Special diets catered:
Vegetarians, Vegans
Tour operated in:
English , GermanInterests:
Activities:
Tour Overview
The perfect tour to Hunting the Russia’s Northern Lights in Murmansk. The Aurora Borealis brings travellers from all over the world for an unforgettable experience. Murmansk is a port city and the administrative centre of Murmansk Oblast in the far northwest part of Russia and is the largest city north of the Arctic Circle. We will see Murmansk Alyosha Monument, Murmansk Monument dedicated to the Memory of the Sailors, Murmansk the Lenin Icebreaker Museum, the Regional History Museum of Murmansk, Teriberka, Lozovero and much more. We will also enjoy an Aurora Hunting Tour, a sleigh ride, a visit to a husky park, a sleigh pulled by dogs.
Highlights
Itinerary
Day 1 : Murmansk
Location: Murmansk
Accommodation: Hotel
Arrival in Murmansk, optional transfer to Hotel Azimut Murmansk**** or similar, check-in at the hotel.
Day 2 : Murmansk
Location: Murmansk
Accommodation: Hotel
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch
Murmansk is the largest city in the world north of the Arctic Circle. The morning city tour acquaints us with the fascinating history of the city and with places related the heroic struggle of the city during the 2nd World War including the Alyosha Monument dedicated to the Defenders of the Subarctic Region. After that we proceed to the Monument dedicated to the Memory of the Sailors who died in peacetime, and we see the fragment of the booth of the Kursk atomic submarine that dramatically sank in 2001. Lunch at a local city restaurant. In the afternoon we continue with a visit to the Lenin Icebreaker Museum, an icon of the history of navigation, and with a visit to the Regional History Museum of Murmansk, the oldest museum in the region, founded in 1926 and dedicated to the history and culture of the whole Murmansk region. In the evening we are invited on an Aurora Hunting Tours and if we are lucky we are dazzled by the Northern Lights.
Day 3 : Murmansk-Teriberka-Murmansk
Location: Murmansk
Accommodation: Hotel
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch
In the morning we set off for the village of Teriberka, the only place in Russia on the shores of the Arctic Ocean, which can be reached by road. The road to Teriberka offers breathtaking views of the endless white tundra and wild nature. At arrival in Teriberka we feel like we are at the edge of the Earth. The seashore is fascinating and leaves no one indifferent! In Teriberksa we learn about the village life which gained popularity after the premiere of the Russian film “Leviathan” which was nominated for the Oscar Awards, and we enjoy a local lunch. After lunch, we embark a sleigh ride. The sleighs are pulled by snowmobiles and the ride takes us towards a beautiful waterfall that empties into the Arctic Ocean. In the afternoon we drive through the snow clad wilderness back to Murmansk.
Day 4 : Murmansk-Lovozero-Murmansk
Location: Murmansk
Accommodation: Hotel
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch
In the morning we depart to a husky park. During the excursion we are going to learn the incredible history of the Siberian husky. We are able to communicate with these affectionate dogs, and we also see the beautiful reindeers. After that we rejoice on an exciting trip through the winter forest on a sleigh pulled by dogs. After lunch at a local restaurant we continue with a visit to the ethnic village. We learn about the traditional life of the peoples of the north, play outdoors games, feed the reindeers and ride in the Saami sled before returning to Murmansk.
Day 5 : Murmansk
Location: Murmansk
Meals Included: Breakfast
Breakfast. Check-out of the hotel and transfer to the airport.
What's Included
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Accommodation
4 overnights at centrally located Hotel Azimut Murmansk****
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Airport Transfers at Destination
Arrival and departure transfers to/from Murmansk airport
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Entrance Fees
Entrances to Lenin Icebreaker Museum, Regional History Museum of Murmansk, Husky Park and Ethnic Village
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Free Wi-Fi at Accommodation
Free Wi-Fi if available at the hotel
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Fully Guided
Tour leader service during the whole tour
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Local Taxes
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Meals – Half Board
4 x buffet breakfast and 3 x lunch during the program in and around Murmansk days 2-4
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3 full-day excursions in and around Murmansk and Evening Aurora hunting tour
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Service of 1st class coach or 1st class minivan throughout the itinerary
What's Not Included
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1 bottle of Mineral Water per person per day
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All Domestic Transportation (including internal flights)
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Country Entry Visas
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Drinks with Meals
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Game Drives on Safari
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International Travel
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Meals – Breakfast Only
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Meals – Full Board
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Tipping and Gratuities
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Train Tickets
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Anything not specified under included
Check out our Q&As
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Is the tour coach air conditioned?
Yes, the coach has air conditioning
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Will there be an escort accompanying this tour?
The tour includes a guide for the guided cities visit as well as for all the tranfsers between cities
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What currencies are required for this tour?
Rubles
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What happens if a group doesn’t make its minimum required number of passengers?
The minimum group size of 1 pax is always guaranteed
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What is the standard of the hotels on this tour?
4* hotels
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Will I know the names and details of all the accommodation before I depart?
Yes, accommodation details will be sent 3 weeks prior the departure of the tour
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Is there a supplement for solo travellers?
Yes, there is a supplement for single room
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Company Instant Book
yes
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What is the maximum group size?
Generally the maximum group size is 30 pax
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Will passengers from another country be participating in the tour?
Yes
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Are the local guides on the tour English speaking?
The guides are English speaking but the we can offer the tour in German, Italian, Spanish
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Are pet accepted?
Unfortunately pets are not accepted
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Is there any free time to explore places during the tour?
Yes, the tour planning includes at least one half day for private visits
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Is there a limit to luggage that can be brought on the tour?
Normally we are looking for 1 luggage per participant
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Are all the relevant entry visa’s included in the price of the tour?
The cost for visa has to be covered by the guests. We only provide invitation letter if required
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What is the tipping policy?
We suggest 10 Eur per person for the guides and 5 Eur per person for the bus driver
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Are flights included in this tour?
No, flight are not included
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Are all entrance fees included in the price?
No, only the ones specified in the program
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Any special information to know about the Aurora hunting tour?
PLEASE NOTE The Aurora Hunting Tour is provided one night during the tour, any night depending on weather conditions. The Northern Light is normally visible in the period November – March in the evening, however we cannot guarantee it. If we fail to see Northern Lights during the first Aurora Hunting Tour only one more Aurora Hunting Tour is provided for free. No compensation after 2 trials.
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Are vaccinations required for this tour?
No
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Are airport transfers included in this tour?
No, they are optional
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Do you require a visa for this holiday?
This tour requires a tourist visa for Russia for most passport holders. We DO NOT provide Visa services, but we’ll issue the Visa support letter. Valid visa must be obtained by the traveller before visiting Russia. Please note that the grant or refusal of the Russia Visa is at the sole discretion of the Russian authorities.
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Are children permitted to take part in the tour?
Yes, children are welcome for this tour
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What is the fitness level required to do this tour?
Normal, regular
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Any special information to know about the Teriberka excursion?
The road to Teriberka at the Arctic Ocean can occasionally be closed by the authority because of the weather conditions. In this case, the tour is postponed to another day if such transfer is possible or is being replaced by another activity. We are not able to offer any further compensation if the Teriberka Tour is replaced by another activity.
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Is free Wi-Fi available in the accommodation used?
Wi-Fi is free if available at the hotel
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Can you assist with pre or post tour accommodation?
Yes, we can offer pre and post stay at the same hotel booked for the tour. Price information will be shared separately.
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