Aurora in Russia (13 - 19 February 2027)
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Day-wise itinerary specially designed by Wander Womaniya for you to experience the easiest destination in the world for Northern lights for Indians!
Day 1: Welcome to Russia
Arrive at Moscow airport, clear immigration and head to your hotel. The Weather will be much - much colder with definite snow. Spend today acclimatizing to the weather and the new country.
Overnight at Moscow Hotel
Day 2: Moscow Kremlin & City Tour
There’s no such a word that would sufficiently express the magnificence of Moscow. Along with being the official capital, the city is rightly considered the heart of Russia. Magnificent palaces, medieval fortresses and golden domes - the spirit of antiquity here are combined with the newest technologies, modern society and freedom.
In a 4-hour city tour, you will cover:
Cathedral of Christ the Saviour (from outside)
Novodevichy Convent (from outside)
Sparrow hills
Moscow’s State University (from outside)
Victory Park
Moscow Kremlin Wall
Bolshoi Theatre (from outside)
Red square
This will be a walking tour.
Overnight at Moscow Hotel
Day 3: Flight to Murmansk (Beginning of the Arctic Adventure)
Post breakfast to Moscow Airport from where we will catch our domestic flight to Murmansk. Upon arrival, we will head to our hotel.
We will go Aurora hunting in the evening. It is generally a night tour that can last 6/7 hours depending upon Northern Lights sighting, so be prepared for the extreme cold. The vehicle would be heated but to get the pictures you will have to step out. The guide will also have a high-resolution camera to capture the memories.
Overnight at Murmansk
Please note: Starting time for Aurora hunting is dependent on weather and is subject to change and we will try our best to spot the northern lights, but it is not guaranteed that you will be able to see the northern lights.
Day 4: Tour of Teriberka
Post breakfast we will visit Teriberka also known as Arctic Ocean Coast.
Anchorage of abandoned wooden ships
Coast of the arctic ocean
Overnight at Murmansk
Day 5: Sami Village
Post breakfast we will visit a Sami village is a settlement inhabited by Sami people, an indigenous group of northern Europe and Russia. These villages are often located in the Arctic regions of Norway, Sweden, Finland, and the Kola Peninsula in Russia. The Sami are known for their traditional way of life, which includes reindeer herding, fishing, hunting, and cultural practices like traditional music and language preservation.
You can rent skis, snowshoes, ride snowmobiles as optional activites here.
There is a super cute husky which calls it his home, so cuddles are absolutely free.
Overnight at Murmansk
Day 6: Murmansk to St. Petersberg
Post breakfast get dropped at the airport for your return flight to St Petersberg city, over here you will be taken to your accommodation. Upon arrival check-in and free evening. Enjoy the relatively warmer weather.
Overnight at St. Petersberg
Day 7: Palace Square & Flight to Moscow - End of trip
Post breakfast we explore the Palace square which is one of the most important places with respect to Soviet history along with Spilled blood church and Kazan cathedral.
Followed by flight to Moscow airport for flight back to India
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