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Accommodation during the trip
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Experiences you'll have
In this short tour, we have gathered the most powerful impressions of the North. You will enjoy immersive walks along the Barents Sea, famous locations from the movie "Leviathan," authentic Northern cuisine and seafood delicacies, and comfortable accommodation in a modern hotel with views of the winter tundra and the Arctic Ocean.
The travel program includes hunting the Northern Lights and the opportunity to observe it from your own panoramic window
Highlights of the journey:
We accept bookings for groups of 6 or more
The base rate is in RUB. The price in dollars (647 USD) depends on the exchange rate of the Central Bank of Russia minus 2% and is valid as of March 14, 2024.
Itinerary
The journey begins in Murmansk, where you should get to on your own on the first day of the program. The meeting will take place at the airport at 11:00 AM. If you arrive in Murmansk the day before, please let us know which hotel you are staying at so that we can pick you up.
We are ready to help with the purchase of tickets, if necessary, leave a comment in the application.
The tour program may change depending on weather conditions.
Day 1 Excursion to Teriberka
After meeting at the airport or hotel, the whole group will head to a hypermarket – you will have a snack on your own before the long journey to Teriberka, so as not to waste short daylight hours on lunch in a restaurant. Then, a minibus will take you to the coast of the Barents Sea (a 3-hour journey). Along the way, you will enjoy colorful tundra landscapes and granite rocks at the entrance to Teriberka.
You will check into the hotel and then immediately go on a tour of the abandoned part of Teriberka. You will see the long-deserted school, swing on huge seaside swings, stroll along the sandy beach, approach the ship washed ashore, and discover the famous graveyard of ships. You will also visit a small park featuring reindeer and huskies, where you can feed and pet them if you wish.
In the evening, you will return to the hotel, dine at the restaurant, and relax after a busy day. If the weather is good, you can hunt for the Northern Lights while strolling around the area.
If you are unable to reach Teriberka on the first day of the winter trip due to snowdrifts, an alternative excursion program and accommodation in Murmansk await you. You will head to Teriberka on the second day, where a hiking tour and a sea outing will be organized for you, and in the evening, you will return to Murmansk.
Day 2 Whale Photo Hunt
After breakfast at the hotel, you will head to the pier. There, the ship's captain will greet you and provide instructions. You will sail into the waters of the ice-free Barents Sea in search of whales and other marine mammals. Along the way, you will encounter coastal landscapes and fjords. In clear weather, you might even catch sight of the sun just above the horizon: at this time of year in the Arctic, it rises very low.
The sea voyage will last for 2 hours. The ship has heated cabins and restroom facilities. You can both watch the sea from the deck and relax in the warmth indoors.
We cannot guarantee encounters with wild animals, as nature operates according to its own laws. However, we will do everything possible to give you the opportunity to see marine creatures in their natural habitat.
Afterward, you will go for a walk along the sea, to the outskirts of Teriberka (either on foot or, if there is snow, by snowmobile sleds). Along the route, you will see the fantastic Dragon Eggs Beach, the waterfall of Maloye Batareyskoye Lake, and a vast bird colony. Your guide will share many stories about these places along the way.
Lunch will be served at a restaurant on the shore (additional charge). Then you will be transported to a glamping site near Murmansk, where you will settle in and have dinner at a dome restaurant. Afterward, you can enjoy hunting for the Northern Lights (for up to 3 hours).
Near the glamping site, you can take a nature walk. If the sky continues to shine at night, you can admire it from your panoramic window.
Day 3 Walk around Murmansk and Icebreaker Lenin
After breakfast at the glamping site, you will embark on a sightseeing tour of Murmansk. You will learn more about the city's history, visit the monument to the defenders of the Soviet Arctic, and see the famous icebreaker Lenin. The excursion to the icebreaker can also be organized in the evening – please consider this when planning your return flight.
Lunch will be served at a restaurant in Murmansk (additional charge).
In the evening, you will head to the airport for flights departing after 8:00 PM.
Accommodation during the trip
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Accommodation during the trip
You will spend one night at the Teriberka Hotel by Eco Home, located on the shore of the Barents Sea. You will stay in standard double rooms with views of the sea or mountains.
Then, another night will be spent at the dome glamping site Lapland Village near Murmansk. You will be accommodated in dome tents with panoramic windows or double wooden cottages. On the premises, there is a dome cafe and gazebos for relaxation.
The number of dome tents in the glamping is limited, accommodation in a cottage is possible. Please call or email us, and we will provide you with more details.
Hotels can be replaced by similar ones of the same category.
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Common questions
Possible weather conditions include storms, strong winds, or clear skies. The average temperature ranges from -3 to -12°C.
Due to the proximity to the sea, surfaces may ice over, creating slippery conditions. In January and February, daylight hours are short, but the periods of dawn and dusk are long. The frosty air and long nights increase the chances of witnessing the Northern Lights.
Clothing and footwear:
Personal items and equipment:
Throughout the tour, experienced guides will accompany you. During the sea voyage, you will meet the professional crew of the ship.
All transfers will be organized in comfortable minibuses.
On the second day, you will go out to sea on a fishing boat with a capacity of 7 to 10 passengers. The boat will have heated cabins and a restroom. If the group exceeds 10 participants, we will rent a second boat.
The tour price includes breakfasts and dinners at the hotel and glamping site. Lunches at cafes are extra and are paid for separately according to the menu.
The menu is based on Northern cuisine: you will taste dishes with seafood, local fish, venison, and Northern berries. If you have food allergies or special dietary preferences, please inform the manager when submitting your application.
You can go on this trip with children over 6 years old. The discount for travelers up to 14 years old is 6000 RUB/pp.
For your group of two or more, we can arrange this program on dates that are convenient for you. The cost depends on the size of the group:
Booking
Accommodation during the trip
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double accommodation in a hotel in Teriberka (1 night)
double accommodation in a dome glamping tent or cottage (1 night)
pickup at the airport or hotel on day 1
breakfasts and dinners at accommodation sites
transportation according to the program
guide services
ship rental for a 2-hour whale watching sea trip
tickets to the icebreaker Lenin
visit to the mini-farm of reindeer and huskies
rental of snowmobile sleds in Teriberka (if there is snow)
Northern Lights observation outing
recreational fees and registration in the protected area
airfare to Murmansk
pre-tour accommodation in Murmansk (optional)
single accommodation in hotel and glamping (+15,000 RUB/pp, optional)
lunches
additional services in the places of accommodation
double accommodation in a hotel in Teriberka (1 night)
double accommodation in a dome glamping tent or cottage (1 night)
pickup at the airport or hotel on day 1
breakfasts and dinners at accommodation sites
transportation according to the program
guide services
ship rental for a 2-hour whale watching sea trip
tickets to the icebreaker Lenin
visit to the mini-farm of reindeer and huskies
rental of snowmobile sleds in Teriberka (if there is snow)
Northern Lights observation outing
recreational fees and registration in the protected area
airfare to Murmansk
pre-tour accommodation in Murmansk (optional)
single accommodation in hotel and glamping (+15,000 RUB/pp, optional)
lunches
additional services in the places of accommodation
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