Hunt for the Northen Lights | Russia

DAY 1 – MOSCOW - PRIVATE TRANSPORT FOR ARRIVAL TRANSFEROur driver will meet you at arrival hallAfter meeting, you will proceed to hotel for check inCheck InFree time to relaxOvernight at hotel in St Petersburg

DAY 2- MOSCOW – PRIVATE TRANSPORT & GUIDE FROM 10 TO 17 HRSBreakfast at the hotel10:00 Meeting with English-speaking guide at receptionProceed to Moscow City Tour.This is a half-day orientation tour that will take you around the city and coverMoscow’s landmarks (all monuments from outside): Red Square, the Cathedrals ofSt. Basil and Our Lady of Kazan, the biggest History Museum of Russia, the TradingArcades of GUM, Lenin’s tomb, St. Sofia’s Embankment, The Cathedral of Christ theSaviour, New Maiden Convent, Moscow State University campus a panoramaplatform on Vorobiovy (Sparrow) Hills, The White House of the Russian Federationetc.Metro Tour: Famous for being the most beautiful metro system in the world, eachmetro station has a story to tell. An entirely different design for each station, theRussian metro is a sight for sore eyes withthe statues and chandeliers that line the ceilings! On the way, we will stop atvarious metro stations to learn about the history of each station and appreciatethe marble floors, mosaic, and stain glass work that makes these metro stationsso tasteful and elegant. While some stations look like palaces, others look likepicture galleries.Victory park: Victory Park is amemorial complex dedicated to Russia’svictory over Nazi Germany. It is located inthe historic area of Moscow known as Poklonnaya Hill, which means "Bow Hill".It's one of the highest spots in Moscow - in old times travellers approaching thecapital from the west used to climb ontothe hill to get a beautiful panoramic viewof the city, and would bow to Moscow.Park Gorkogo: Once a Soviet-eraamusement park, Gorky Park (ParkGorkogo) has reinvented itself in recent years as one of Moscow’s most popularpublic green spaces. More than 300 acres (120 hectares) of parkland stretchalong the Moskva River, featuring walking trails, botanical gardens, andrecreational areas.17:00 End of services at the hotelOvernight at hotel in Moscow

DAY 3- MOSCOW-MURMANSK – PRIVATE TRANSPORT FOR TRANSFERS IN BOTH CITIESBreakfast at the hotelCheck-outTransfer to the airport (w/o guide)Flight to Murmansk (not included)Arrival, transfer to hotel (w/o guide)City tour: Murmansk is the biggest city in the world beyond the Arctic circle! It’s often called the capital of theRussian Arctic. Here began the great research expeditions of the most northern region of our planet.Visit Lenin icebreaker: The world’s first icebreaker with nuclear power engine.THE NORTHERN LIGHTS OFRUSSIAOvernight at hotel in Murmansk

DAY 4- MURMANSK – PRIVATE TRANSPORT & GUIDE FOR THE TOURSBreakfast at the hotel10:00 Meeting with English-speaking guide at receptionVisit Husky farm & Husky ride(OPTIONAL): Experience the beautyand strength of the hardiest dogs- Husky - intelligent, good-natured and born to run!Husky Ride - (not available at thetimes when it is no snow).21:00 Northern LightsHunting: A real miracle and thepearl of the northern land – Aurora Borealis!A fascinating adventure in pursuit of an exceptional natural phenomenonthat makes us happy all winter! The best time for hunting is from Octobertill April, a pleasant forecast: cloudless sky, high level of activity.OR Trip to SAMI VILLAGE WITH LUNCHAcquaintance with the fauna of the Sami: reindeers, foxes. Feeding reindeers and make photos.Excursion at the territory of the settlement. Acquaintance with national structures.Visiting the alley of majestic idols. (You need 6 yellow coins for one person to make wishes to them).00:00 End of services at the hotelOvernight at hotel in Murmansk

DAY 5 - MURMANSK – PRIVATE TRANSPORT & GUIDE FOR THE TOURBreakfast at the hotel10:00 Meeting with English-speaking guide at receptionTrip to the Arctic Coast (Teriberka) lunch included: During theexcursion you will learn the history of this place, its everyday life, enjoybeautiful views of the Barents Sea and a magnificent waterfall that flows intothe Arctic Ocean, try to build pyramid of stones for luck, feel freezing wetatmosphere of the Barents sea, take photos of snowy mountains!!! Moreover,you will be able to take a part in building a statue of the local policeman andhis car.Attention!The road to Teriberka might be close because of hard weather conditions. We also havealternative plan if it happens (trip to Snow Village). In winter and early spring terns wemight have lot of snow in Teriberka, so, to have opportunity to go to Artic Ocean shore we need to book sleds, powered by snowmobile(extra payment, must be pre-booked).20:00 End of services at the hotelOvernight at hotel in Murmansk

DAY 6- MURMANSK-ST PETERSBURG – PRIVATE TRANSPORT FOR TRANSFERS IN BOTH CITIESBreakfast at the hotelCheck-outTransfer to the airport (w/o guide)Flight to Petersburg (not included)Arrival, transfer to hotel (w/o guide)Overnight at hotel in St Petersburg

DAY 7 - ST PETERSBURG – PRIVATE TRANSPORT & GUIDE FROM 10 TO 15 HRSBreakfast at the hotel10:00 Meeting with English-speaking guide at receptionProceed to St Petersburg City Tour.This is a 3-hour orientation tour that will take you around the city and to thefamous stops and buildings of St. Petersburg. Entry tickets are not included inthe city tour.The city tour will cover the main street located in the heart of the city: Nevskyavenue; along with the Bronze Horseman: a monument of Emperor Peter I,who opened the window to Europe for Russia, Blood of the Savior Cathedraland the majestic Isaac Cathedral will also be covered in the tour.Visit to The Peter and PaulFortress (only territory). The Peterand Paul Fortress is the oldest landmark of the city. It was built back in 1704 by thefounder of the city, Peter the Great. After Peter & Paul fortress became the mainRussian prison for political criminals. Moreover, during the Red Terror of the KGBit has become a place of execution.Visit Galeria Shopping mall.15:00 End of services at the hotelOvernight at hotel in St Petersburg

DAY 8 - ST PETERSBURG – PRIVATE TRANSPORT FOR DEPARTURE TRANSFERBreakfast at the hotel and check outMeeting with driver at receptionTransfer to the airport