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HUNT FOR NORTHERN LIGHTS

₹INR 249000
Per Person ( 13th March To 22nd March)

Overview

HUNT FOR NORTHERN LIGHTS

 
 

Trip Dates : (13th March To 22nd March)

 

Northern lights trip features on every person’s Bucket list and for good reason. It is nature’s most beautiful phenomenon and looking at the lights leaves you filled with awe. So thinking Iceland? Think again. Because we’re headed to a small corner of the Arctic, Murmansk! This unheard-of town in the extreme north of Russia, close to the Norwegian and Finnish borders, enjoys over 40 days of uninterrupted night, making it one of the world’s premier destinations to view the Aurora Borealis. And with over 300,000 residents, you can enjoy all the cosmopolitan comforts amidst the serenity of the Arctic. It is literally the best of the both worlds, in one place.

 

Highlights of the Trip
* Staying in the Igloo Glass igloo Hotel
* Staying in the biggest Arctic city
* Small Group Size (15)
* Speeding the Arctic Ocean Coast on a Snow-mobile (subject to weather conditions)
* Playing with the Husky dogs
* Feeding the Reindeers
* Hunting for Northern lights / Aurora Borealis
* Visiting a Sami Village Settlement
* Touching the Edge of ARCTIC in TERIBERKA
* Explore 3 different cities – Moscow, St Petersburg & Murmansk
* Pub-hopping in St. Petersburg

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Tour Location

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13th March : Delhi to Moscow (Direct Flight) & then fly to Saint Petersburg (Day 1)

Fly to Moscow from Delhi. After finishing the immigration, we shall proceed to Saint Petersburg.

  • MEETING TIME at the Delhi airport = 3 hours before your departure flight
  • Arrive in Saint Petersburg hotel & the hotel will do your registration before you check-in and please remember that after you check-out from any hotel you need to carry the registration slip with you till the end of the trip. The registration fees for all the hotels is already included.) Your genie will brief you about the tour program & he would take you to the bank so that you can exchange the currency. For those who wish to simply romance the charming streets of Saint Petersburg they need to make sure they are wearing shoes / boots which are not slippery as you can expect snow on the streets. Visit the bank to get your dollars changed into rubles
  • • Meet your co travellers in the evening for a small introductory session! • Try the local vodka • Get briefed about your program & remember Friday nights are party nights in Saint Petersburg Overnight at the Hotel.
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14th March : St Petersburg City Tour (6 hours full day tour)

• Peter & Paul Fortress • Hermitage Museum • If you like shopping then it’s a nice city to spend your money

  • Don’t forget that St Petersburg is possibly the best place to party in Russia! Overnight at your Hotel or wherever you’re going after the party.
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15th March : Murmansk City Tour (Adventure Begins from Today)

• Enjoy your first breakfast before you fly to the biggest Arctic city • Transfer to the domestic airport • Fly to Murmansk • Meet your local guide in Murmansk • Get to know the story behind the never freezing harbour & Kola Peninsula • Visit the monument of Alyosha • Capture the famous spots of the biggest Arctic city • We will make multiple stops today • Transfer to your hotel in Murmansk

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16th March: TERIBERKA

Visit the legendary village of Teriberka, located on the edge of the earth ( but earth is round. No? ) • Pass through the Arctic tundra region (a vast treeless area of Northern Russia, Canada, Greenland) • Try the local food in the extreme conditions • Visit graveyard of wooden ships aged 100 years old • Visit the Dragon beach using Snowmobile with expert drivers of the north

  • In the evening, we will start our Northern lights hunting tour depending upon the conditions
  • Important Note: • Your Aurora hunting tour may last for 4 hours so be prepared for the cold • Your vehicle would be heated enough to keep you warm • Your northern lights tour can happen on any night depending upon the conditions (2nd Hunting will be in the Aurora village) • Food is an issue in Murmansk for Indians so be prepared with ready to eat packets • You are in Murmansk for 5 Days so you have enough time for Aurora Hunting • I phone is best for capturing Aurora images if you’re not into photography Guide to right clothing is available in our TRAVEL BLOG
  • Overnight at your hotel
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17th March: Saami Village (Reindeer Farm)

• Meet the strong & friendly Sami people • Get to know the story behind the sami culture, customs, beliefs & the sacred stone • Get acquainted with the reindeers , huskies– their lifestyle, breeding, habits & maybe try a selfie with them (you can also Feed them) • We will try the sami tea with local herbs & you can also try the Sami traditional clothing if you want • Reindeer Sledge ride • Overnight stay in hotel

  • Free time in the evening to explore the local pubs or you can even visit the Murmansk Mall.
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18th March: Lapland Glass Igloo Stay

• Check out post breakfast • Afternoon transfer to your stay in Igloo hotel (2 people in one Igloo) • Capture your igloo experience • if you’re lucky you might as well enjoy Aurora from your glass igloo stay

  • SLEEPING is NOT RECOMMENDED here till 3 AM!
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19th March: Murmansk – Moscow

• Post breakfast proceed to the airport for your flight to Moscow. • Transfer from airport to the hotel • Expect the Red square to be full of colours as the Russians celebrate the winters here

  • Evening is free for leisure but you can always visit the red square to see the glittering streets.
  • Overnight at your hotel in Moscow
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• Peter & Paul Fortress • Kazan Cathedral •. Hermitage Museum •. Use the night time for your party sharty

  • We will also stop for photo sessions at Church of the Savior on Blood, St Isaac Cathedral, etc. And don’t forget that St Petersburg is possibly the best place to party in Russia! Overnight at your Hotel or wherever you’re going after the party.
  • Note : You can fly back on 30th November from St Petersburg as well if you are okay with an expensive air ticket (flights from Moscow to Moscow are cheaper)
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20th March: Moscow City Tour (6 hours)

Today you will cover all the major significant areas of the Russian capital: • Visit Red square (Heart of the Capital) • Walk along the Manezh square & Sky bridge • Visit the Temple of Christ the Savior • Back to hotel by soviet era metro • Overnight at your hotel in Moscow

  • Note: You have to follow the timelines given by the local guides to cover all things on time as the local guides don’t work beyond a certain hour.
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21st march: Izmailov kremlin Walk

Post breakfast complete your check out formalities and walk to Izmailov Kremlin.

  • • Buy last minute souvenirs & then drop to Airport • Grab each other’s phone and transfer your pictures before you say goodbye • Last group hug before you board your flight
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22nd march: Back to India

You will reach Delhi airport at around 5am!

  • -Tour ends here-
  • Call or WhatsApp for your queries : +91 9821606818
  • NOTE: • Attention! The Company is not responsible in case of an unsuccessful hunt for Northern Lights. • Please carry ready to cook/eat from your country as the food in Russia can be a challenge not only for the vegetarians but also for the non-vegetarians. • Indian food is not available in Murmansk so be prepared (carry your ready to eat packets) • Non-payment of the remaining trip fee in due time would be considered as cancellation • Booking amount is non-refundable • Itinerary in the Arctic zone can change depending on the conditions as winters are harsh & unpredictable • TCS is mandatory as per Indian government but it’s fully refundable as you get the input when you file your ITR • flights are included (book early as we have limited seats)

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