Breath of the Far North: Murmansk

The excursion

Itinerary

• Day 1. Arrival and aurora hunting
• On this day, you need to arrive before 18:00.
• While you rest in the hotel or apartments, we are already plotting the ideal route in pursuit of the Northern Lights. We choose a spot where the sky is guaranteed clear, and the chances of meeting green light are maximum.
• At 21:00 we will meet you at the door of your accommodation and after the hunt deliver you back. The adventure itself will take 4–6 hours: if the sky clouds over, we are ready to drive up to 150 km from Murmansk in search of clearings, but if the weather is lucky, everything will be nearby, within 40 km.
• Hot tea and cookies await you on the road - we warm up between shots. We always bring professional equipment to make clear photos and videos for you. You will receive all materials the next day.
• And the main advice: dress brightly! Night shoots love saturated colors - your photos will be juicy.
• Day 2. Journey to Teriberka to meet whales
• After breakfast, we head to the legendary Teriberka. On the way, we will make several photo stops in the endless tundra and in the Stone Garden.
• The main points of the route on this day are the famous "Dragon Eggs" beach, Dragon's Lair, Batareynoye Lake and Teriberskiy Waterfall.
• We will go out on a sea cruise, from which the cliffs of Teriberka will open up from the sea, as well as bird markets and, possibly, we will meet marine inhabitants.
• Also:
• We will stop at the cemetery of ancient ships;
• We will have lunch at a restaurant (for an additional fee);
• We will visit the sandy beach Barents Sea with giant swings, a ship washed ashore, and a traveler's bench.
• The duration of the excursion is about 10-12 hours. Return to the hotel in Murmansk is approximately at 21:00.
• *The sea outing may not take place due to weather conditions, in this case we will postpone the trip date or refund the money for the sea cruise.
• **The program includes two hours of sea cruise.
• ***In case of seasickness, take Dramamine or similar medications.
• Attention! Important information for travelers
• When visiting Teriberka, a walking tour of about 4 kilometers is provided. The terrain here is predominantly flat, with small changes in elevation. Please take this into account when planning your trip.
• We recommend taking care of comfortable shoes and clothing suitable for the weather in advance.
• Day 3. Day in the mountains: Lovozero Tundras
• An incredible place of power. This day will be filled with landscapes that will reset your consciousness.
• Program:
• Multi-layered rocky tundra plateau;
• Breathtaking cliffs and majestic Tsirki Raslaka (height over 300 meters);
• Stunning northern nature from a bird's eye view and Russia's oldest mountain ranges - Khibiny (will appear in sight in clear weather).
• We will organize a picnic on the rocky summit with hot snacks, aromatic treats and herbal tea.
• The tour lasts approximately 8-9 hours. Return to the hotel in Murmansk is around 6:00 PM.
• Important information about the ascent (please consider this before booking the tour):
• First of all, Lovozero Tundras consists of mountains, not plains, as many people imagine.
• The route includes an ascent up Mount Alluaiv. To avoid a long hike on foot, we transfer from the bus (vehicles with more than 4 seats) to UAZ vehicles—reliable off-road cars. Standard transport cannot traverse the tundra and mountain slopes. A short section of the road may be bumpy; this is characteristic of mountain roads.
• But ahead, you will find the tundra, mountains, and beautiful views!
• Day 4. Waterfalls of Kola Peninsula
• On the final day, we will visit areas where the front ran and see several incredibly beautiful waterfalls.
• The program includes:
• The sound of water at the Ur River waterfall;
• During the spawning season - observing salmon overcoming rapids on the Zapadnaya Litsa river;
• The three-tiered "Melnichny" waterfall on the Titovka river;
• Ruins of a hydroelectric power station that once supplied electricity to a military town;
• One of the main war memorials in Murmansk Oblast - the "Valley of Glory" complex;
• A public historical and local lore exhibition "Titovskiy Rubezh";
• A small picnic in a scenic location.
• Lunch can be ordered at a cafe in the settlement of Titovka (at an additional cost).
• The tour lasts approximately 6 hours. Return to the hotel in Murmansk is around 4:00 PM.
• *Russian citizenship and a civil passport are mandatory for passing through checkpoints (part of the tour takes place in a specially protected area). Without a civil passport, access is impossible. Dual/multiple citizenship, including DNR and LNR, is also not permitted.
• ** As part of the tour, we visit the Valley of Glory complex with outdoor memorials. Visiting the museum itself is optional, depending on guests' wishes. It is often closed, so it is not included in the tour program. The cost is 350 rubles. You can decide on-site if you wish to visit the museum.

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