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A 9-day, 8-night journey through Russia’s Far North – “A Symphony of Light across the Snowy Tundra”, from Murmansk inside the Arctic Circle to the wild Teriberka coast, the legendary Sami village and glass-dome nights in an Igloo Dome Villa, waiting for the aurora.
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Please arrive at Tan Son Nhat or Noi Bai Airport for your departure to Russia. A Migola Travel tour leader will be there to assist you with the flight check-in process. Upon arrival at a Moscow international airport, you will be met by a vehicle and a local guide, who will transfer you to the city center. You will then check into your hotel and spend the night in Moscow.
Enjoy breakfast and check out. Then head to the airport for a domestic flight (about 3 hours) to Murmansk, the largest city in the world located inside the Arctic Circle.
AFTERNOON
Lunch at a local restaurant. Then visit:
➢ Alyosha Monument – a 35.5 m statue on Green Cape hill honoring the soldiers who defended Murmansk in World War II, with panoramic views of the city and Kola Bay.
➢ Murmansk Lighthouse – a 17.5 m hexagonal tower, part of the “Sailors Who Died in Peacetime” memorial complex, opened in 2002.
➢ Nuclear icebreaker “Lenin” – the world’s first nuclear-powered icebreaker, which made its maiden voyage in 1959.
EVENING
Dinner at a local restaurant. Then join the first aurora-hunting trip with experienced guides.
Overnight in Murmansk.
Breakfast at the hotel. Then drive (about 265 km, 6 hours of travel) to Teriberka, a small town on the Barents Sea coast:
➢ Walk through deep snow and take photos of the wooden houses in the town center.
LUNCH
Enjoy a Kamchatka King Crab feast, a signature dish of the Arctic. Then continue to visit:
➢ Barents Sea coast – a rare ice-free stretch of Arctic water, kept open by a warm ocean current.
➢ “Dragon Eggs” beach – smooth, rounded stones that look like legendary dragon eggs.
➢ Ship graveyard – abandoned ships along the shore, a mysterious and atmospheric landscape.
EVENING
Dinner, then return to Murmansk for the second aurora-hunting trip.
Overnight in Murmansk.
Note: If weather prevents travel to Teriberka, the program will switch to an Ice Floating experience.
Breakfast at the hotel. Then drive (about 220 km, 3 hours 30 minutes) to a Sami village and visit:
➢ Meet, touch and feed reindeer at the reindeer farm.
➢ Learn about the sacred Seyd stone and the winter dwelling Vezha, and watch Sami rituals and traditional instruments.
➢ Try husky sledding at the husky farm and dress in the traditional Kolt costume.
EVENING
Continue to Kirovsk, check in and have dinner. Then join the third aurora-hunting trip amid the Khibiny snow mountains.
Overnight in Kirovsk.
Breakfast at the hotel. Then set out to visit:
➢ Khibiny Mountains – ride the cable car or panoramic bus (subject to operating conditions) up Aikuaivenchorr for views of the snowy range and Kirovsk town. Skiing is optional at your own expense.
LUNCH
Lunch, then continue to visit:
➢ Snow Village – a unique art installation built entirely from snow and ice.
EVENING
Drive (about 240 km, 4 hours) to Laplandia Village and have dinner.
Overnight in an Igloo Dome Villa, a glass-dome room in the snowy forest where you can watch the Arctic sky and wait for the aurora from your room.
Note: Igloo Dome Villa rooms are limited. If unavailable, an equivalent accommodation will be arranged.
Breakfast and check out. Then return to Murmansk.
LUNCH
Lunch in Murmansk. If Ice Floating was not possible on Day 3, Migola Travel will arrange it depending on the flight schedule.
EVENING
Domestic flight (about 3 hours) to Moscow, check in to the hotel and have dinner.
Overnight in Moscow.
➢ Blinnaya Gora (“Pancake Hill”) – a popular photo spot overlooking the Trinity Lavra complex.
➢ Trinity Lavra of St. Sergius – the “Vatican of the Russian Orthodox Church” and a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
➢ Sergiyev Posad souvenir market – Matryoshka dolls, carved wooden crafts, magnets and shawls at friendly prices.
LUNCH
Lunch at a local restaurant. Then continue to visit:
➢ VDNKh Exhibition Park – an open-air exhibition city featuring the “Friendship of Nations” fountain (exhibition hall tickets not included).
EVENING
Free time for shopping, then dinner.
Overnight in Moscow
Breakfast and check out. Then visit:
➢ The Kremlin (inside visit) – home to cathedrals, bell towers, the Tsar Cannon and the Tsar Bell.
➢ Zaryadye Park and the V-shaped Zaryadye Floating Bridge – views of the Kremlin, the Moskva River and St. Basil’s Cathedral.
LUNCH
Lunch, then free time to explore and shop in central Moscow.
EVENING
Transfer to the airport. The tour leader assists with check-in for the flight back to Vietnam.
Overnight on the plane.
The flight lands at Tan Son Nhat/Noi Bai Airport. The journey through Northwest Russia ends, and the tour leader says goodbye.
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(Adults aged 11 and above)
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CHILD
(Children aged 2 to under 11)
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INFANT
(Children under 2 years old)
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Russia Northern Lights Tour 2027: Murmansk, Teriberka & Kirovsk – 9 Days 8 Nights 9 days 8 nights ==== 4-star hotel |
08/02/2027
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123,600,000 ₫
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International airport taxes for both countries + security tax + fuel surcharge (subject to change at ticket issuance). -
Worldwide travel insurance covering medical expenses for accidents and illness as per insurance policy terms.
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VAT invoice as required.
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Meals as per itinerary.
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Gifts: canvas bag, travel cap, and branded luggage tag.
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Passport (must be valid for at least 6 months from the return date to Vietnam). -
Entrance fees not included in the itinerary.
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Transport and guide services outside scheduled hours.
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Worldwide travel insurance for guests aged 76 and above (as insurance companies do not offer policies for this age group).
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Additional costs in case of flight cancellation; fees for ticket changes, date changes, itinerary changes, flight segment changes, or class upgrades, excess baggage as per airline regulations.
Deposit and Payment Terms:
- First Payment: Guests are required to pay a 60% deposit of the total tour price.
- Second Payment: The remaining balance of the total tour price must be paid at least 30 days before the tour departure date.
Tour Cancellation Policy:
- After making the deposit, if Guests cancel the tour, the cancellation fee will be 100% of the deposit paid.
- Cancellation made 30 – 45 days before the departure date: the cancellation fee is 70% of the tour price.
- Cancellation made 15 – 29 days before the departure date: the cancellation fee is 90% of the tour price.
- Cancellation made within 14 days before the departure date: the cancellation fee is 100% of the tour price.
- Holiday and Tet tours refer to tours whose travel period falls on any public holiday or Tet holiday as regulated.
- The cancellation/tour transfer period is calculated based on working days, excluding Saturdays, Sundays, and public holidays/Tet holidays.
- In case Guests fail to make payments according to the specified schedule and regulations, the case will be treated as a tour cancellation made within 14 days before the departure date.
Notes: As this is a group tour with shared bookings, the company will notify guests at least 10 days before departure if the group is below 8 adults, and will either reschedule or fully refund. Mongolia is a smoke-free country, especially in public places; violations incur a $20 fine per occurrence. Guests aged 70 to under 75 are required to sign a health declaration. Guests aged 75 and above must provide a medical certificate confirming fitness to travel, plus a health declaration, and must be accompanied by a relative under 60 in good health. Guests aged 80 and above are not accepted. Pregnant guests 5 months or more cannot be accepted for safety reasons. Single room supplement applies upon request. Flight times are subject to change without prior notice. Departure dates may be postponed by 1 to 7 days depending on visa processing and flight availability. The company is not responsible for natural disasters, security incidents, or flight disruptions.
