Overview
Russia,[b] or the Russian Federation,[c] is a country spanning Eastern Europe and North Asia. It is the largest country in the world, and extends across eleven time zones; sharing land borders with fourteen countries.[d] Russia is the most populous country in Europe and the ninth-most populous country in the world. It is a highly urbanised country, with sixteen of its urban areas having more than 1 million inhabitants. Moscow, the most populous metropolitan area in Europe, is the capital and largest city of Russia, while Saint Petersburg is its second-largest city and cultural centre.
Itinerary
Russia offers several accessible and budget-friendly locations to witness the Northern Lights (Aurora Borealis), primarily within and above the Arctic Circle. The most popular starting point is the city of
Murmansk, known for its high chances of sightings during the long, dark winter nights.
Arrival to Saint Petersburg.
Transfer to hotel.
Check-in at Hotel.
Overnight stay at Hotel.
Breakfast at Hotel.
City tour Peter and Paul fortress (without entrance to the Peter and Paul Cathedral), Admiralty, St.Isaac Cathedral, Bronze horseman, Church of Our Survivor on a spilled blood, Kazan Cathedral
Hermitage museum with entrance
Return to Hotel.
Overnight stay at Hotel.
Transfer to the airport as per flight time . Arrive and check into hotel. Later Hunt for Northern Lights. *Depending on the weather conditions, the Northern Lights hunt can be rescheduled at one of the days of your staying in Murmansk with a higher possibility of witnessing the Aurora Borealis. Overnight in Murmansk.
Proceed to one of the largest Saami settlements in Kola Peninsula. Take a chance to learn about the ancient Saami culture, play traditional games, test your lasso throwing and reindeer sledding abilities. Take an exciting sleigh ride through the incredibly beautiful winter forests with a husky team. Overnight in Murmansk.
Proceed for Snowmobile safari in the Khibny mountains. Visit Snow Village. Overnight in Murmansk.
Proceed for a trip to the waterfall, to the shore of the Barents Sea (egg-stones), visiting the cemetery of ships, Sightseeing tour of Teriberka. Overnight in Murmansk.
Transfer to the airport as per flight time . Arrive and check into hotel .Moscow Metro tour. Time for shopping. Overnight in Moscow.
Breakfast at the hotel
Lenin's Tomb
St.Basil's Cathedral
Red Square
Sparrow Hills
Moscow StateUniversity
Victory park
Moscow Kremlin
Transfer back to the hotel
Overnight at the hotel
After breakfast at the hotel, check out and transfer to the airport. Board your flight back to hometown.
Inclusions
- 02 Nights’ accommodation in the hotel St. Petersburg
- 02 Nights’ accommodation in the hotel Moscow
- 04 Nights’ accommodation in Murmansk
- Meals: Breakfast as per itinerary
- Private vehicle for transport as per number of guest.
- Entrance fees to visit attractions as per itinerary
Exclusions
- Airfare
- Cost of BTQ
- Visa
- Taxes & Insurance
- Any items of personal nature
- Porterage Charges
