Six days and five nights: two in St. Petersburg and three in Murmansk. The Barents Sea coast at Teriberka, Husky Camp and evening northern lights outings when weather permits.
The USD price is calculated at the exchange rate on the day of the request. The site does not publish a fixed dollar rate; we confirm the group, the dates and the services in the proposal.
This group needs a personal quote. We will confirm the price for your party and dates.
Based on the published programme. Hotel changes mean changes of overnight base; hotel choice and the final daily schedule are confirmed in your quote.
Tell us the children's ages and any mobility needs of older guests. We agree rest breaks, walking limits and alternatives before booking.
Two nights in St. Petersburg and three in Murmansk.
Teriberka is one day, with no stops on the road. Husky Camp is a separate day.
If the Teriberka road is closed, the approved backup is indoor Kirovsk. It replaces Teriberka and does not add an aurora outing.
Starting city: St. Petersburg. Your proposal confirms the meeting point and transfer time. Visit order depends on your dates and group’s pace.
We do not plan roadside stops on the Kola–Teriberka highway; if snow closes the road, we use the approved indoor backup plan in Kirovsk.
Pulkovo Airport
St. Petersburg (2 nights: one main indoor museum)
Morning domestic flight to Murmansk (3 nights in the Arctic)
Teriberka and the Barents Sea coast (or indoor Kirovsk if the road closes)
Husky Camp near Murmansk and evening aurora search
Murmansk (Alyosha memorial, icebreaker Lenin) and flight after 20:00
We meet you at Pulkovo Airport and take you to your hotel. We keep arrival day free of museums so you can rest after the flight before tomorrow's gallery visit and your journey north. A welcome dinner is included; if your flight lands late, we head straight to the hotel to rest. Night in St. Petersburg.
Meals: Welcome dinner included. Other lunches and dinners are paid separately; we can help with restaurant choices.
Visit one main indoor museum — the Hermitage or the Russian Museum (on Mondays, when the Hermitage is closed, we visit the Russian Museum). With the fountains off in winter, we stay in the city centre rather than spending hours on the road before tomorrow morning's flight. Lunch after the museum is included, with a free evening. Night in St. Petersburg.
Meals: Breakfast included. Lunch included; the venue or packed lunch is agreed before departure. Other lunches and dinners are paid separately; we can help with restaurant choices.
Take a morning domestic flight from St. Petersburg to Murmansk according to the airline's schedule. We meet you at the airport, transfer you to the hotel and leave the afternoon free to settle in. If you arrive in daylight and the evening forecast is clear, we can head out for the first northern lights search tonight; otherwise we save both outings for the coming evenings. Dinner in town is included with a pork- and alcohol-free menu agreed in advance (restaurants in Murmansk are not halal-certified). Night in Murmansk.
Meals: Breakfast included. Dinner included. Other lunches and dinners are paid separately; we can help with restaurant choices.
Depart at 08:30 and return to Murmansk by 19:00. The park route is 120 km (listed as 2 hours 20 minutes; in winter we allow 2.5–3 hours each way). We do not plan stops on the Kola–Teriberka road, driving in transit without roadside cafés or viewpoints. The village itself needs no permit, while the Battery waterfall, Dragon Eggs beach and the Lodeyny area lie inside the natural park; we arrange the permit online in advance. From 2026 the fee for foreign guests is 1,000 RUB per person per day (a child discount for foreign nationals is not confirmed) and is included in your quote, with nothing to pay on the spot. Lunch in the village is included, and we rest in the evening without an aurora drive. If the road is closed by snow, the approved backup is indoor Kirovsk, which replaces Teriberka without adding an extra aurora outing. Night in Murmansk.
Meals: Breakfast included. Lunch included; the venue or packed lunch is agreed before departure. Other lunches and dinners are paid separately; we can help with restaurant choices.
Visit Husky Camp near Murmansk (located off the Teriberka road). The visit lasts about 1.5–2 hours, with warm outer gear provided on site. Sledding is available for children from 3 years old; children under 3 do not ride on the sled, and final participation depends on snow conditions, weight and how the guest feels. Because the kennel kitchen is not halal, we bring an agreed packed lunch for your group. In the evening we head out to search for the northern lights if the cloud forecast allows (sightings are a natural phenomenon and cannot be guaranteed). Night in Murmansk.
Meals: Breakfast included. Lunch included; the venue or packed lunch is agreed before departure. Other lunches and dinners are paid separately; we can help with restaurant choices.
Enjoy an unhurried morning in town: during daylight hours we drive up to the Alyosha memorial overlooking Kola Bay, and visit the nuclear icebreaker Lenin when named tickets are booked in advance. Your return flight to St. Petersburg is scheduled after 20:00. Same-night international connections are not included; if you fly onward the next day, the night after landing in St. Petersburg is a transit stay.
Meals: Breakfast included. Other lunches and dinners are paid separately; we can help with restaurant choices.
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Three or four alternatives at each stop: smaller hotels, family rooms or countryside cottages. We consider cost, location and comfort. These are options to discuss, not confirmed bookings. Availability, room category, meals and the final price are checked for your dates; the tour does not include all options at once.
Choose one option for this stop. These are shortlisted candidate hotels rather than a pre-booked room: we compare the cost, location and family room layout for your dates, then include your choice in the quote.
A historic building on Vosstaniya Street, near Nevsky Prospekt and Moskovsky Station. A useful base for city walks and train arrivals.
Hotel website · new tab — AKYANSet in the Bertgold Centre creative courtyard. A two-room family category makes it worth considering when room layout matters more than a star rating.
Hotel website · new tab — GutenbergA small hotel on Sotsialisticheskaya Street in the Dostoevsky district. Suits city walks; the room combination for your family is checked separately.
Hotel website · new tab — Brothers KaramazovOn Sinopskaya Embankment by the Neva. Suits a riverside stay with transfers to Palace Square. The room view depends on the category booked.
Hotel website · new tab — Bagration St. PetersburgChoose one option for this stop. These are shortlisted candidate hotels rather than a pre-booked room: we compare the cost, location and family room layout for your dates, then include your choice in the quote.
In central Murmansk on Five Corners Square. A city base for aurora drives and Teriberka. Kola Bay views depend on the room; this is not a seaside lodge.
Hotel website · new tab — AZIMUT City Hotel MurmanskA city hotel on Knipovicha Street. Compare a standard room with a suite with a separate living area if your family needs more space after an evening outing.
Hotel website · new tab — Cosmos Murmansk HotelLog cottages by Uyut Valley with a kitchen, sauna and fireplace. This option is for a separate cottage; transport is needed to the centre and excursion meeting points.
Hotel website · new tab — 69 Parallel — cottagesFrom November to March daylight in Murmansk is short, and from about 2 December to 11 January the polar night brings midday twilight without sunrise. Blizzards can close the road to Teriberka — when that happens, we use the approved indoor backup plan in Kirovsk. Northern lights sightings depend on cloud cover and solar activity and cannot be guaranteed.
Your group travels with a guide and coordinator; local specialists lead the relevant visits and activities. We confirm the guiding language before booking. A female guide can be requested, subject to availability.
Included: 5 breakfasts; lunches on days 2, 4, 5; dinners on days 1, 3. Choose and pay for other lunches and dinners yourself; we can recommend restaurants. On the listed days with included lunch, we confirm the venue or packed lunch in advance; a route change includes agreeing a replacement.
Private road transfers and a return domestic flight between St. Petersburg and Murmansk. Vehicle type, baggage allowance and flight connections are confirmed before booking. Road conditions may require a route change.
Check Wi-Fi availability with the selected accommodation. Mobile coverage can be limited on roads and islands; save tickets and meeting details offline. Local SIM or eSIM options depend on current registration requirements and your device.
The USD price is calculated at the exchange rate on the day of the request. The site does not publish a fixed dollar rate; we confirm the group, the dates and the services in the proposal.
We recommend medical insurance. It is not included in the tour price and is not required for visa-free entry. For an e-visa, the portal still lists a policy for the whole stay unless an official exemption applies to your citizenship.
A private vehicle for the family or friends travelling together. Vehicle class, luggage, child seats and winter transfer conditions are confirmed in the proposal.
We name the real trade-off instead of a star rating. Your exact hotels and vehicle class are confirmed in the proposal.
City hotels: location and family room arrangements chosen for your budget. The room category is specified in the proposal; central areas can be noisy.
Cottages and country stays from this tour's shortlist: heating, bathrooms, privacy and travel times are checked before booking.
We publish guest reviews only after the trip is complete — no incentives, no edits.
Ballet tickets at the legendary Mariinsky — Swan Lake, Nutcracker
3 h
from $150 per person
Add to requestOne of Russia's oldest zoos (1865): 600+ species, kids' petting area
3 h
from $30 per person
Add to requestCatherine Palace and the restored Amber Room with an art-historian guide on a booked timed session
1 h
from $40 per person
Add to requestAdd-ons are quoted for your family or the friends travelling together. Before booking we confirm the operator, each guest's eligibility and the replacement or refund terms.
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DetailsNo. The aurora and its visibility depend on natural conditions, including solar activity and cloud cover. Winter Fairytale plans two night outings when conditions permit. More than one attempt gives you additional opportunities, but sightings are never certain.
We do not use a closed road and we do not plan stops on the Kola–Teriberka road. When it is open, stops are in Teriberka itself; for foreign guests we arrange the natural-site permit online. If the road is closed, the approved backup is indoor Kirovsk. It replaces Teriberka and does not add an aurora outing. Any price difference is confirmed before the change.
We choose a winter route around children's ages, tolerance of cold and journey lengths. Each activity has its own age, height or weight admission rules, confirmed by the actual operator. Child seats, warm breaks, an early return and children's prices are agreed in the proposal.
Bank transfer (USD, EUR, AED, SAR), secure card payment (Visa/Mastercard), and coordination via WhatsApp for invoice details. Installment balance due 30 days before travel unless agreed otherwise.
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