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The weather above the Arctic Circle is quite unpredictable, so the tour program may be adjusted due to circumstances that arise at the time of travel.
We'll meet in Murmansk in the evening and immediately set out to hunt for the most incredible natural phenomenon—the Northern Lights.
A mystical, unpredictable, and beautiful celestial phenomenon awaits us. The lights appear suddenly and disappear just as suddenly. A professional photographer will be with us during the hunt, so you're sure to get some amazing shots!
A mystical, unpredictable, and beautiful celestial phenomenon awaits us. The lights appear suddenly and disappear just as suddenly. A professional photographer will be with us during the hunt, so you're sure to get some amazing shots!
Meeting, northern lights.
We wake up, have breakfast at the hostel, and head to Teriberka, a village at the edge of the world! Today we'll take a walk along the shore of the Barents Sea, visit a beach with "dragon eggs," a "ship graveyard," and the Batarei Waterfall. You'll also have the opportunity to take a whale-watching boat trip.
Those who choose the boat tour will immediately set out to look for whales upon arrival in Teriberka—a two-hour excursion through the northern seas awaits. We'll admire incredible landscapes and call out for whales. By the way, if you get cold on deck, you can warm up with a cup of hot tea in a special heated room!
After exploring the northern sea and its inhabitants, we'll take a stroll along the sandy beach of old Teriberka: we'll see a beached ship and once again admire the northern beauty. Next, we'll head to the Batarei Waterfall and Arctic Beach (programs starting January 1st include sleigh rides and snowmobile rides, but this will depend on weather conditions and snowfall). We'll swing overlooking the hills and the Barents Sea. We'll round off this active excursion with a hunt for the Northern Lights on the way back!
In the evening, we'll have dinner at the hostel, featuring sushi and seasonal seafood.
IMPORTANT: Sometimes, due to poor weather conditions, the road to Teriberka is closed. In such cases, a different program may be available for that day, at the discretion of the organizers.
Those who choose the boat tour will immediately set out to look for whales upon arrival in Teriberka—a two-hour excursion through the northern seas awaits. We'll admire incredible landscapes and call out for whales. By the way, if you get cold on deck, you can warm up with a cup of hot tea in a special heated room!
After exploring the northern sea and its inhabitants, we'll take a stroll along the sandy beach of old Teriberka: we'll see a beached ship and once again admire the northern beauty. Next, we'll head to the Batarei Waterfall and Arctic Beach (programs starting January 1st include sleigh rides and snowmobile rides, but this will depend on weather conditions and snowfall). We'll swing overlooking the hills and the Barents Sea. We'll round off this active excursion with a hunt for the Northern Lights on the way back!
In the evening, we'll have dinner at the hostel, featuring sushi and seasonal seafood.
IMPORTANT: Sometimes, due to poor weather conditions, the road to Teriberka is closed. In such cases, a different program may be available for that day, at the discretion of the organizers.
Teriberka, "Ship Cemetery", "Dinosaur Eggs" beach.
After breakfast at the hostel, we set off to explore the northern city of Murmansk. We'll enjoy a sightseeing tour, an immersive performance in the city center, lunch, and Arctic souvenir shopping.
Then we'll set off to conquer the ice floes of the Kola Bay for ice floating! Ice floating is swimming in ice in a special wetsuit, giving you the sensation of weightlessness.
Don't worry, it won't be cold. We'll receive a briefing, change into suits in a warm winter tent, and set off floating with a professional guide. If we're lucky, we'll encounter seals and get up close and personal with Arctic fauna.
This is where our busy weekend comes to an end – by 5:00 PM we'll be heading to the airport to go home, but don't be sad, because we'll see each other again very soon on other trips with Trips.
Then we'll set off to conquer the ice floes of the Kola Bay for ice floating! Ice floating is swimming in ice in a special wetsuit, giving you the sensation of weightlessness.
Don't worry, it won't be cold. We'll receive a briefing, change into suits in a warm winter tent, and set off floating with a professional guide. If we're lucky, we'll encounter seals and get up close and personal with Arctic fauna.
This is where our busy weekend comes to an end – by 5:00 PM we'll be heading to the airport to go home, but don't be sad, because we'll see each other again very soon on other trips with Trips.
Murmansk, Kola Bay, ice floating.
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FAQ
We'll be going on this trip with a group of 15 people—this is the optimal number of travelers, proven by time :)
If you're between 18 and 35 years old, any of our trips will suit you.
If you're an introvert and worried about feeling comfortable on a trip with strangers, that's perfectly normal! We never force anyone to network on our trips; we generally have a friendly atmosphere where everyone is free to choose the amount and quality of interaction within the group that suits them best. The choice is yours!
If you don't see the point in getting closer to people while traveling, know that Trips aren't just trips; they're a community of like-minded people and friends who enjoy being together. We stay in touch with each other even after our trips. You can find out more here :)
If you're an introvert and worried about feeling comfortable on a trip with strangers, that's perfectly normal! We never force anyone to network on our trips; we generally have a friendly atmosphere where everyone is free to choose the amount and quality of interaction within the group that suits them best. The choice is yours!
If you don't see the point in getting closer to people while traveling, know that Trips aren't just trips; they're a community of like-minded people and friends who enjoy being together. We stay in touch with each other even after our trips. You can find out more here :)
The price includes almost everything:
airport transfer (if tickets are purchased for the recommended time);
accommodation;
excursion program;
snowmobile rides;
meals (two breakfasts, dinner on the second day, hot tea, sandwiches, and snacks during the Northern Lights trip and to Teriberka);
ice floating.
You'll only need to pay extra for:
flight to Murmansk and back;
dinner on the first day, lunch on the second and third days;
a boat cruise, if desired (6,000₽ for all dates except January 3-5, 7,500₽ for January 3-5).
A single lunch/dinner costs between 700 and 1,200 rubles on average, depending on your appetite. Budget from 1000 rubles to infinity for souvenirs (however much you are willing to spend).
airport transfer (if tickets are purchased for the recommended time);
accommodation;
excursion program;
snowmobile rides;
meals (two breakfasts, dinner on the second day, hot tea, sandwiches, and snacks during the Northern Lights trip and to Teriberka);
ice floating.
You'll only need to pay extra for:
flight to Murmansk and back;
dinner on the first day, lunch on the second and third days;
a boat cruise, if desired (6,000₽ for all dates except January 3-5, 7,500₽ for January 3-5).
A single lunch/dinner costs between 700 and 1,200 rubles on average, depending on your appetite. Budget from 1000 rubles to infinity for souvenirs (however much you are willing to spend).
We negotiate with tour guides and hotel owners, negotiate prices, and haggle. Most of our travel guides are our friends; they also want to make travel more accessible and affordable for young people.
In short, we try to sell everything as cheaply as possible. If you find a lower price, let us know, and we'll go too!
In short, we try to sell everything as cheaply as possible. If you find a lower price, let us know, and we'll go too!
In Murmansk, we'll stay at the Yagel Hostel in rooms for 4-6 people. Towels are provided, but slippers and toiletries are not.
Our trip begins at 9:00 PM at Murmansk Airport on the first day of the tour and ends at 5:00 PM at Murmansk Airport on the last day of the tour, so you can choose tickets that suit your tour start and end times. Since you should arrive at the airport approximately 1.5-2 hours before departure, book your return flight no earlier than 7:00 PM.
We've added sample tickets from Moscow and St. Petersburg that fit this trip. If you're having trouble choosing a ticket, feel free to contact us, we'll be happy to help. :)
If you're in Moscow:
Outbound: Departure from Sheremetyevo at 5:00 PM with Aeroflot.
Return: Departure from Murmansk at 8:40 PM with Aeroflot.
If you're in St. Petersburg:
There: Departure from St. Petersburg at 5:55 PM with Aeroflot.
Return: Departure from Murmansk at 8:55 PM with Aeroflot.
You can buy tickets for this adventure from our partners — Aviasales, be sure to confirm your tickets with us before purchasing.
We've added sample tickets from Moscow and St. Petersburg that fit this trip. If you're having trouble choosing a ticket, feel free to contact us, we'll be happy to help. :)
If you're in Moscow:
Outbound: Departure from Sheremetyevo at 5:00 PM with Aeroflot.
Return: Departure from Murmansk at 8:40 PM with Aeroflot.
If you're in St. Petersburg:
There: Departure from St. Petersburg at 5:55 PM with Aeroflot.
Return: Departure from Murmansk at 8:55 PM with Aeroflot.
You can buy tickets for this adventure from our partners — Aviasales, be sure to confirm your tickets with us before purchasing.
— 25% of the tour price becomes non-refundable immediately upon booking and is used to compensate for incurred costs (booking, prepayment, taxes, and bank transaction fees).
— A refund of the remaining deposit (75%) is possible if the tour is cancelled more than 60 calendar days before the tour date. Cancellations made later will be refunded with a 50% deduction.
— If the trip is cancelled less than 21 days before the tour start date, the entire amount is non-refundable.
— If a sudden illness occurs, official documentation is required. A recalculation will be made after the tour ends, deducting the actual costs incurred.
— A refund of the remaining deposit (75%) is possible if the tour is cancelled more than 60 calendar days before the tour date. Cancellations made later will be refunded with a 50% deduction.
— If the trip is cancelled less than 21 days before the tour start date, the entire amount is non-refundable.
— If a sudden illness occurs, official documentation is required. A recalculation will be made after the tour ends, deducting the actual costs incurred.
In case of unfavorable weather conditions, the organizers reserve the right to change the program.