Murmansk

Russia

Murmansk

An aurora city inside the Arctic Circle

🌤Best season

Sep–Apr for aurora; Dec–Jan for polar night

🛂Visa

Russian visa or e-visa required — we assist

📅Suggested length

5–7 days

✈️Getting there

Via Moscow / St Petersburg, ~2 h hop

Murmansk · Highlights

Aurora hunting

Three dedicated nights, live Kp-index forecasting

Teriberka

The end of the world on the Arctic Ocean — cliffs and ghost ships

Sami village

Reindeer sledding and venison in a lavvu tent

Husky park

Forest sledding, self-drive optional

Tours · Murmansk

MUR-01

Aurora Hunter: Murmansk, 6 Days

from$2,120pp

Three aurora-hunting nights plus Teriberka's Arctic cliffs and Sami reindeer sledding — the classic Arctic itinerary at a comfortable winter pace.

  • 🕒 6 Days
  • 👥 Small group 8-16
  • 🧭 Aurora & Arctic · Photography
  • Three consecutive aurora-hunt nights
  • Teriberka, the end of the world
  • Reindeer sledding & Sami family visit
Route at a glance ↓
D1Arrive Murmansk; city viewpoint
D2Sami village sledding; aurora hunt ①
D3Husky park; aurora hunt ②
D4Day trip to Teriberka & the Arctic Ocean
D5Aurora museum + blue-hour shoot; hunt ③
D6Departure transfer

Typically included:Aurora-chase vehicle, photo mentoring, winter gear, Sami & husky tickets, hot drinks

MUR-02

Twin Cities + Aurora: Moscow, St Petersburg & Murmansk, 9 Days

from$3,260pp

All of Russia in one trip: Red Square and the Kremlin, the Hermitage and Neva — then north for the aurora. Culture and the Arctic, both satisfied.

  • 🕒 9 Days
  • 👥 Small group 8-16
  • 🧭 Aurora & Arctic · Culture & History
  • In-depth Hermitage & Kremlin touring
  • Seamless domestic flight links
  • Night-photography aurora coaching
Route at a glance ↓
D1Arrive Moscow
D2Red Square, Kremlin, metro art
D3Sapsan train to St Petersburg
D4Hermitage + Church on the Spilled Blood
D5Tsarskoye Selo & the Amber Room
D6Fly to Murmansk; aurora hunt ①
D7Sami village; aurora hunt ②
D8Teriberka; aurora hunt ③
D9Departure transfer

Typically included:Train + domestic flights, 4-star hotels, palace & museum tickets with guiding, three aurora nights

FAQ

Are we guaranteed to see the aurora?

The aurora is a natural phenomenon with no absolute guarantee. We hunt for three consecutive nights and move with the Kp index — historically, success within three nights exceeds 90%.

Is the polar night pitch black?

No — each day has 3–4 hours of dreamy 'blue hour', prime time for photography. The itinerary runs as normal.

Can it combine with Moscow & St Petersburg?

Easily — most guests choose our 9-day Moscow + St Petersburg + Murmansk route.

Where to next?

Tell us your dates and budget — receive a tailor-made plan within 48 hours.