Top 10 Tours in Murmansk, Northwestern District

Comfortable taxi transportation from Murmansk airport to the place of your stay in Murmansk. From 1 to up to 15 passengers. Courteous drivers and always on time. Direct contact with your driver from the moment your booking is confirmed. Flight monitoring, name board, waiting time and parking fees included.

Inclusions: Airport/Departure Tax, All taxes, fees and handling charges, Local taxes

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Murmansk is a living city, filled with joy, a friendly atmosphere, good restaurants and interesting history. In this VoiceMap-story from Murmansk, join Lars Engerengen on a tour through the history of Murmansk, from 1916 to the present as he guides you along Prospekt Lenina - the main street of Murmansk. The tour starts at the Five Corners Square, in front of Hotel Azimut. Experience the lovely and romantic Central Park, the lively "Kirovka" and monuments along the street, and, if you like, the small exotic shops and café's along the way. Let's take a stroll through the largest city above the Arctic Circle. The tour is ready whenever you are and the audio plays automatically at exactly the right time and place using your smartphone's GPS and the VoiceMap mobile app, which also works offline.

Inclusions: Lifetime access to Murmansk: Highlights along Lenina Avenue tour, VoiceMap Application, Offline access to audio, maps, and geodata

Exclusions: Smartphone, Transportation, Food/Drink, Tickets or entrance fees to any museums or other attractions en route

About the tour to Teriberka The village of Teriberka is situated in the north west part of Russia, on the coast of the Arctic Ocean at a distance of 120 km from Murmansk city, the capital of Kola peninsula and Murmansk region. This wild place became famous after the release of Oscar nominated Leviathan movie of russian film director Andrey Zvyagintsev in 2014 due to unforgettable sceneries of the Arctic ocean coast. The tour to Teriberka starts from Murmansk. The road passes through Arctic tundra, a vast treeles areas of Northern Russia, Canada and Greenland with severe climate throughout the year. Our destination is the village of Teriberka, where you will see the unique northern nature and take a walk along the coast of the Arctic Ocean! The tour guide service during the trip is included.

Inclusions: Private transportation, Guide service

Exclusions: Lunch

Take our unique excursion to settlement of Sami people, ancient native inhabitants of Kola peninsula and reindeers farm. During the tour we get acquainted with the reindeer, we learn about the features of their breeding, lifestyle, habits and make selfie with them. Also we meet with the real representative of Sami people, who will talk about the Sami culture, customs, beliefs, and will tell stories by the campfire. We will visit seyd — Sami sacred stone, which Sami anciently worshiped and which has a secret mystical power according to Sami beliefs. In winter we will have a snowmobile trip in the sledge in the surrounding area, where we can explore the beautiful places around and enjoy the beauty of northern nature. The program also includes observing of traditional Sami buildings — kuoksa and vezha and participation in national Sami games. At the end of the program we taste northern tea made of local herbs and a delicious cranberry cake. Other option: try fish soup and reindeers meat.

Inclusions: Private transportation, Guide service, Snacks, All Fees and Taxes

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We have assembled a team of scientists and weather forecasters whose job is to make your tour successful. Using the latest technologies, experts in our command centre do specialised aurora forecasts every day, and direct our guides and their groups to the right place at the right time to see the Northern Lights. If you have do not see an aurora with us, we will either refund your ticket price, or take you for free on another day.

Inclusions: WiFi on board, the Aurora forecast and recommendations, tea and cookies onboard, an English speaking guide, a professional photographer

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• mind-changing landscapes: ice-free ocean, rocky coastal lines, and arctic tundra • no people, wild nature experience • virgin nature and breathtaking views ready for a photoshoot • interesting facts and commentary by a tour guide/geographer • a hike along cliffs, bays, and sandy beaches • visit to waterfall, Dragon Eggs beach, ship graveyard, weather station • соаstal defence guns of World War II

Inclusions: &snacks onboard, transfer , educational hike around Teriberka and coastal cliffs , guide’s service

Exclusions: meals at a cafe, sledge behind snowmobile across the rocky coast

We are professional hunters of the natural phenomenon of the Northern Lights. In 4 years Nord Tours has received travelers from more than 20 countries, including representatives of diplomatic missions from the US, China, several Latin American states. Our destination is not too saturated yet and prices are very competitive in the Northern European market. During the day we offer several cultural, snow and adventure activities.

Inclusions: During the night activity of the Northern Lights Hunting Tour we also offer snacks.

Exclusions: Private transportation

The Aurora Borealis is what makes this tour unique. Our team is a part of this adventure helping you appear in the right place, time and circumstances and make a trip of your lifetime.

Inclusions: Coffee and/or Tea, Snacks, Private transportation

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You have much more chance to observe Northern Lights if you have two attempts! We offer you the possibility to go hunting for Northern Lights when the weather forecast is the best out of two days! Transfers and hotel are included, so you really do not need to worry about anything but enjoying the experience.

Inclusions: Air-conditioned vehicle, Coffee and/or Tea, 2 nights in a 3* hotel. Standard double room, Transfers from/to airport, 1 evening hunting for Northern Lights, Invitation letter for visa (if needed)

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Have you ever seen reindeer? If yes, then it must be a TV show or an animated film, right? Now, you have got a chance to see them for real. Visit a settlement of indigenous northerners, where people live together with reindeer! On such a tour, not only will you see these fascinating animals but also you will be able to hug them around the neck, touch their incredibly warm fur, feed them with their favourite snack — moss, and take a selfie with them! The owner will show you the way to a Sami dwelling decorated with moss and reindeer skins, where you will listen to some old stories about people of the Far North, try shamanic tea and delicious pies with juicy northern berries. ADVANTAGES: • proximity to the city (an ideal option for those who have a time limit) • flexibility — the tour duration can be adjusted upon your requests • it can be combined with another tour the same day

Inclusions: Transfer from and back to hotel , Guided tour around the reindeer camp given by the owner of the farm, an arctic resident , Reindeer time and photos with them , Storytelling in the lavuu (traditional Sami tent) of moss and reindeer skin , Sami tea with pies in the owner’s house, Pictures in traditional northern costumes , Meeting with a gigantic sacred stone Seita to make a wish, for a small group or can be done individually

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