Chasing Northern Light
Four days on the Kola Peninsula, built around the dark: three nights out chasing the aurora, a day on the Arctic coast at Teriberka, and a swim through the ice.
- Days
- 4
- Group
- 2 to 8
- Pace
- Moderate
- From
- Murmansk
- Best
- Oct to Feb
- Meals
- All meals
In pictures
6 photosDay by day
4 days · tap a dayWhere it goes
2 stops- 1MurmanskStart and end · 3 nights
- 2TeriberkaDay trip
Where you’ll sleep
1 stay
Murmansk3 nightsIterra or Asgard or similar
A comfortable city hotel with en-suite rooms. The 4-star Meridian is an upgrade.Google reviewsWhat you’ll do
5 experiences
IncludedAround MurmanskThree aurora hunts
Hours out after clear skies, with a guide who photographs you under it.
IncludedTeriberkaTeriberka and the Arctic coast
The ship graveyard, a boat trip, Batareisky waterfall and Dragon Egg Beach.
IncludedMurmanskHuskies, reindeer and northern games
Axe throwing, stick pulling, a reindeer sled ride and a hot lunch.
IncludedMurmanskIce floating
Float in frozen water in a rescue suit, then hot tea.
IncludedMurmanskIcebreaker Lenin
On board the world’s first nuclear-powered icebreaker.The small stuff
What’s included
- Airport or station transfers
- Guide throughout
- Three aurora hunts, with photos by the guide
- Teriberka day with boat trip
- Northern games program with huskies and reindeer
- Ice floating
- Entry to icebreaker Lenin and Teriberka Nature Park
- 3 nights in a comfort hotel, en-suite
- Daily breakfast
- Lunch on days 2, 3 and 4
- Dinner on day 1
Not included
- Flights or train to Murmansk
- Russian visa fees
- Travel insurance
- Meals outside the program
- Single room supplement
- Igloo stay (optional)
- Dog sledding (optional)
- Tips and gratuities
Cancellation and changes
- More than 60 days before the start: Full refund, less ₹10,000.
- 30 to 60 days before the start: 50% of the trip cost is kept; the rest of what you’ve paid is refunded.
- Less than 30 days before the start: No refund.
- Date changes are free up to 60 days before the start, subject to availability.
Before you go
You will need a Russian visa, so check current rules for your passport early. Land in Murmansk before 4 pm on day 1 and fly out after 6 pm on day 4. The aurora is never guaranteed, and if snow closes the Teriberka road that day moves to Kirovsk instead. Pack for hours outdoors in serious cold.