Northern Lights in Russia: Arctic Winter Magic Package

Package Overview

Russian winters are harsh yet extraordinarily beautiful, and it’s the lands above the Arctic Circle where winter’s transformational effects are most keenly felt. The Kola Peninsula is home to people and animals who survive and thrive despite the chilling temperatures. This Murmansk northern lights tour shows you two sides to life in the Russian Winter, from the grandiose cities of Moscow and St Petersburg to the polar landscapes of the remote Kola Peninsula.

On this trip to see the northern lights in Russia, we begin in Moscow, where the city’s monuments, parks and churches are transformed into a scene from a winter fairy tale, all icing sugar snow and shimmering lights. Next, we head north to Saint Petersburg, where you can enjoy world-class attractions like the Hermitage, free of summer crowds. Forging closer to Arctic Circle, we’ll stop to admire the Ruskeala Mountain Park and historic Kizhi Island. Finally, we’ll arrive in the Kola Peninsula by train. Discover the customs of the indigenous Saami and traverse their snowy lands in sleds pulled by huskies and reindeer. Finally, we reach Murmansk, the largest city in the Kola Peninsula. While there’s the possibility to observe Aurora Borealis throughout our time in the Kola, Murmansk and its area is regarded as one of the best places in the world to experience the psychedelic light display in all its awe-inspiring glory.Services of the guide from the Polar Geophysical Institute (PGI) for observing Aurora Borealis.
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Day wise Itinerary

• Day 1 : Welcome to Moscow

  Arrive in Moscow and transfer to your centrally located hotel. Get your first taste of life in the Russian metropolis, exploring the city at your leisure.

• Day 2 : Moscow City Tour

  It’s time to get more deeply acquainted with Russia’s capital, starting with a guided tour of the Kremlin and its cathedrals. Stroll at the iconic Red Square and take a short excursion on the famous Moscow Subway.

• Day 3 : Fast Train to St Petersburg

  Spend the morning your way. In the afternoon, take the fast train, which reaches St Petersburg in approximately four hours.

• Day 4 : St Petersburg City Tour

  Our morning excursion provides an opportunity to see St Petersburg’s most famous monuments, bridges, embankments and parks. Wander down the Nevsky Prospekt, visit St Isaac’s Cathedral, the Winter Place, and other places tied to the city’s fascinating heroes and historical events.

• Day 5 : Day Trip to Pushkin

  Today we head out of St Petersburg for a day excursion to the nearby town of Pushkin, home of the Tsarskoe Selo (Tsar’s Village). Admire the baroque Catherine Palace, stroll through Catherine and Alexander Parks and visit the famous Amber room. After lunch in the grounds, we transfer to Pavlovsk, a suburb south of Pushkin, for a horse and carriage ride in Pavlovsk Park.

• Day 6 : The State Hermitage Museum

  On our last day in St Petersburg, we pay a visit to its most lauded attraction - the State Hermitage Museum, which houses some 3 million masterpieces, spread across six magnificent historic buildings, including the splendid Winter Palace. Departure by overnight train to Petrozavodsk in Karelia.

• Day 7 : Karelia: Ruskeala Park

  Embark on a scenic, several hour journey to the Ruskeala Mountain Park. Unique for its waterfalls and varicoloured marble quarries. The return journey will take us back to Petrozavodsk by late evening.

• Day 8 : Karelia: Kizhi Island

  Today we visit the Kizhi Island in the centre of Lake Obega. Getting here in winter requires a ride on a hovercraft.
  
  Only a small rural settlement remains on Kizhi, and the island has become an open-air museum with over 80 historical wooden structures, some dating to the 14th century. After returning to Petrozavodsk, it’s time to get ready for our overnight train, which will take us above the Arctic Circle.

• Day 9 : Kola Peninsula

  We have now crossed the northern polar circle and arrived in the small town of Olengorsk in "Russian Laplandia". We head straight to a Siberian husky farm, where and spend time getting to know the charming resident dogs here as well as their reindeer stablemates. Today you may be lucky enough to witness the glow of the Aurora Borealis.

• Day 10 : The Snow Village and Khibiny Mountains

  This morning, our destination is the Snow Village, which has been painstakingly constructed almost entirely out of ice and snow and features ornately decorated buildings, sculptures and labyrinthine tunnels.
  
  The afternoon sees a change of pace, with the chance to carve it up on an easy snowmobile safari in the Khibiny Mountains. Don't forget to look up for Aurora's dance in the sky.

• Day 11 : Saami Settlement

  Head to one of the largest Saami settlements in the Kola Peninsula, where many traditional dwellings are still in use. You’ll get the chance to learn about the ancient Saami culture. In the afternoon, we proceed to Murmansk.

• Day 12 : Murmansk City Tour

  Today you’ll see how people live, work and play in Murmansk, the northernmost city and Russia. Your Murmansk sightseeing trip will take in the Naval Museum or the Historical Museum, and the world’s first nuclear icebreaker ship, the Lenin.
  
  Spend your free evening discovering the surprisingly vibrant nightlife in this quirky Russian outpost. As this is your last night in the Arctic, don’t forget to look up!

• Day 13 : Departure From Murmansk

  After breakfast, it’s time to check out of our Murmansk hotel. You’ll be transferred to the airport to catch a flight back to either Moscow or on to your next destination.

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Inclusions

• Hotel
• Sightseeing
• Accommodation
• Centrally located 3* hotels (twin/double occupancy), can be upgraded to 4* or 5*:
• Ibis Centre Bakhrushina, Moscow, 4 nights
• Ibis Centre, St Petersburg, 5 nights
• Pushkaraskya Sloboda, Suzdal, 1 night
• Meals
• Breakfasts in the hotels, lunches during tour of Golden Ring cities
• Transportation
• Airport and train station arrival and departure transfers
• All transportation on tour, according to the itinerary (car, metro)
• Sapsan train tickets from Moscow to St Petersburg (economy+)
• Guides
• Local English-speaking tour leaders, licensed professional guides for sightseeing, professional driver
• Activities and sights
• All activities indicated in the itinerary, except optional.
• Entry tickets, according to the itinerary (slip the line policy)
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• Other
• Russian visa support documents.
• Russian visa can be arranged by 56th Parallel for an additional cost (for Australian citizens only).

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Exclusions

• Services of the guide from the Polar Geophysical Institute (PGI) for observing Aurora Borealis.
• Flights, travel insurance, visa, tips

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Price & Rates

* Mentioned prices may vary depending upon date of travel, hotel availability, surge pricing and seasonal rush.

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Package Start From

• Moscow, Russia, Europe

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Terms & Conditions

Payment Terms & Methods :
* Some Advance Percentage of total booking amount
* Airfare/Transport fare to be paid full at one time in advance.

Cancellation & Refund Policy :
* Upon cancellation, refund will be made after deducting the Retention Amount.
* Retention Amount varies as per the number of days left before your package start date.

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