Duration: 3-5 hours
Season: 1st Septermber — 15th April
Prices: price by request
What is included in the price:
- The duration of the tour 3-5 hours;
- An English-speaking guide-photographer;
- Hot tea and snacks;
- Photos with the Northern Lights.
What is NOT included in price:
- Transfers from/to the airport (1-3 persons: +3000 RUB; 4-6 persons: +5000 RUB);
- An accommodation in Murmansk (hotels and prices for request);
- Meals in Murmansk.
Important information:
- NUMBER OF PARTICIPANTS: up to 16 people in one group. The private tours could be provided — price for request.
- GATHERING PLACE: parking in front of the entrance to the Azimut hotel.
- DEPARTURE TIME: the exact time you will be informed the day before.
- DIFFICULTY: easy (no preliminary preparation required).
- DATES: by prior agreement.
- ACCOMMODATION: not included accommodation in Murmansk.
- MEALS: no.
- TRANSPORT: Mercedes Sprinter, Ford Transit, VW Crafter; Mercedes Vito, Hyundai Starex, Mitsubishi Pajero Sport, Renault Duster or similar.
- PREPAYMENT: 1000 rubles per person, the rest is paid before the tour.
- CLOTHING RECOMMENDATIONS: thermal underwear, high winter shoes, winter jacket and pants, hat, scarf, gloves, contact lenses instead of glasses.
- Program of the tour
- Guides & transport
- Details
- Hotels in Murmansk
About the Northern Lights Hunting
The Northern Lights is one of the most amazing natural phenomena of the planet Earth. The season of the northern lights hunting usually starts on the 1st Septermber and ends on 15th April. During these 8 months (September, October, November, December, January, February, March and April) we can see the beautiful skylights with green, pink and purple colours. Our professional guides will find for you the most suitable days for successful hunting for the Northern Lights. Just arrive in Murmansk for at least 3 days and we will try to make your dream to reality!
We are providing the Northern Lights Hunting tours during the last 3 years and served about 1000 tourists from more than 20 countries from Asia, Europe, America, and Australia.
Program of the Northern Lights Hunting tour
- When you will arrive in Murmansk, we will choose the best evening for the tour. We need to check the weather forecast and find the evening without clouds in the Murmansk region. We recommend you to visit Murmansk for at least 3 days to wait for the best conditions. While you are waiting for the tour, you can take a part in our one-day interesting tours from Murmansk.
- When we decide about the day of the tour, our guide will connect with you and inform about the date and time of start.
- The meeting place with the guide is on the 1st floor of the Azimut Hotel. The departure time will be announced by the guide on the eve of the tour (approximately departure at 9:00 p.m.). Payment for the tour will be accepted by the guide before the departure. After your meeting, you will go to some place in the Murmansk region to find a clear sky. Be ready to go for 100-150 kilometers from Murmansk.
- When you will find Aurora Borealis, a guide-photographer will ask you to move quickly to take the best photos, because the Northern Lights are regularly changing. First, the guide makes group photos and then individual.
- If you're cold, you can get into the car and drink hot tea with snacks. We have warm clothes for our tourists (must be ordered in advance for an additional cost).
- After successful hunting, we will go back to Murmansk. We finish the tour always at a different time. Usually, it takes 3-5 hours.
- After the tour, we will send to you a web link with all photos (Google) during next 2-3 days without.
What is included in price:
- The duration of the tour 3-5 hours;
- An English-speaking guide-photographer;
- Hot tea and snacks;
- Photos with the Northern Lights.
What is NOT included in price:
- Transfers from/to the airport (1-3 persons: +3000 RUB; 4-6 persons: +5000 RUB);
- An accommodation in Murmansk (hotels and prices for request);
- Meals in Murmansk.
Important information:
- NUMBER OF PARTICIPANTS: up to 16 people in one group. The private tours could be provided — price for request.
- GATHERING PLACE: parking in front of the entrance to the Azimut hotel.
- DEPARTURE TIME: the exact time you will be informed the day before.
- DIFFICULTY: easy (no preliminary preparation required).
- DATES: by prior agreement.
- ACCOMMODATION: not included accommodation in Murmansk.
- MEALS: no.
- TRANSPORT: Mercedes Sprinter, Ford Transit, VW Crafter; Mercedes Vito, Hyundai Starex, Mitsubishi Pajero Sport, Renault Duster or similar.
- PREPAYMENT: 1000 rubles per person, the rest is paid before the tour.
- CLOTHING RECOMMENDATIONS: thermal underwear, high winter shoes, winter jacket and pants, hat, scarf, gloves, contact lenses instead of glasses.
We recommend you to stay in the city centre Murmansk area. If your group is more than 6 persons, we can help you to book accommodation. These hotels (below) are the best places to stay in Murmansk. You can check the price on booking.com.
Azimut Hotel is the most popular hotel in the city of Murmansk among tourists coming to us. This is the tallest building in Murmansk (18 floors). The hotel has 4 stars and it is located in the heart of Murmansk on the Pyat Uglov Square at Lenin Ave., 82. To the railway station it was possible to walk on foot for 5 minutes. The distance to the airport is 32 kilometers. On the upper floors of the hotel there are interesting panoramic views of Murmansk.
Booking.com: www.booking.com/hotel/ru/azimut-murmansk-hotel.en-gb.html
This one is one of the largest hotels in Murmansk and offers for accommodation of 262 rooms: standard, comfort and luxury. Restaurant "Polarnye Zory" in the hotel is designed for 160 guests. The world-famous hotel chain Park Inn is located in the business part of the city of Murmansk and has 4 ****. Distance from the airport is 30 kilometers. In walking distance from the hotel there is the main square of the city "Five corners" and the Murmansk Regional Drama Theater.
Booking.com: www.booking.com/hotel/ru/park-inn-poliarnie-zori.en-gb.html
Boutique Hotel Renaissance offers classic-style rooms in Murmansk, within a 10-minute walk from Pyat Uglov Square. Guests can enjoy the on-site restaurant with a variety of cuisines and room service. Each room at this hotel has a flat-screen TV with cable channels. The units come with a private bathroom fitted with a shower and a hairdryer. Extras include slippers and an expanded set of free toiletries. Free WiFi is available throughout the property.
Booking.com: www.booking.com/hotel/ru/boutique-renaissance.en-gb.html
Situated in the centre of Murmansk, Meridian Congress Hotel offers rooms with satellite TV. Free Wi-Fi access is available anywhere in the hotel. Each of Meridian Hotel’s rooms are simply furnished. Several rooms have a seating area. A 24-hour front desk is provided by Meridian Congress Hotel. The hotel also offers a shuttle service.
Booking.com: www.booking.com/hotel/ru/meridian-congress.en-gb.html
Rooms & Breakfast Hotel is located a 3-minute walk from a park area and a 10-minute walk from Murmansk city centre. It features stylish rooms and a 24-hour reception. Free Wi-Fi is provided. All rooms are equipped with a flat-screen TV and heated floors. Bathrooms are fitted with modern shower cabins and hairdryers. Various restaurants, bars and cafes can be found within a 5-minute walk from the property. A continental breakfast is served every morning. Tea and coffee are available for free 24/7 in the lounge area.
Booking.com: www.booking.com/hotel/ru/minihotel-rooms-amp-breakfast.en-gb.html
