Five days from winter St. Petersburg to Murmansk: museums, the Barents Sea coast and two planned northern lights outings.
Per person for 6 adults · indicative · accommodation and meals as listed · international flights excluded
In Saudi riyal (reference only): SAR 12,938An estimate from the published adult rates. Children and other group sizes need a personal quote. We confirm dates, rooms, services and the final total before booking.
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 followed by two nights in the Murmansk region.
Two aurora outings are planned, with the route chosen for local conditions.
Teriberka and snow activities have alternatives when roads or weather prevent them.
Starting city: St. Petersburg. Your proposal confirms the meeting point and transfer time. Visit order depends on your dates and group’s pace.
Main stops in programme order · transport confirmed in your quote
St. Petersburg
Murmansk
Teriberka
A private transfer brings you from the airport or station to the hotel. After a rest, explore the central squares and embankments by car and on foot, depending on the weather. Over the welcome dinner, discuss warm clothing and the plans for the Arctic part of the trip.
Meals: Welcome dinner included. Other lunches and dinners are paid separately; we can help with restaurant choices.
Visit the Hermitage at the booked admission time, then have lunch before travelling to Peterhof. The palace visit depends on its opening schedule, and the park walk is shortened if conditions are uncomfortable. The fountains are off in winter. Return to St. Petersburg for the second night before tomorrow's flight.
Meals: Breakfast included. Other lunches and dinners are paid separately; we can help with restaurant choices.
Fly from St. Petersburg to Murmansk and transfer to the confirmed accommodation. If the flight schedule allows, see the Alyosha monument and the city waterfront; an icebreaker visit requires a confirmed ticket. After dinner, head out to look for the northern lights if conditions permit. The guide considers cloud cover and local conditions; the aurora may not appear.
Meals: Breakfast included. Other lunches and dinners are paid separately; we can help with restaurant choices.
Drive to Teriberka if the road is open and the weather allows, with coastal stops chosen by the guide. Husky sledding is arranged around the operator's location, snow conditions and your group's ages; it may need a separate time slot. If the coastal road closes, agree a land programme near Murmansk. A second aurora outing is planned for the evening, subject to conditions. Before booking, we agree short outdoor stops and available warm breaks, with rest after late aurora searches before daytime trips. Farewell dinner is included; we agree the venue and timing around the evening outing.
Meals: Breakfast included. Lunch included; the venue or packed lunch is agreed before departure. Farewell dinner included at a venue agreed in advance.
Have breakfast and transfer to Murmansk Airport for the flight to St. Petersburg. Any morning activity depends on the flight time and is confirmed separately. We plan onward connections with time for delays, baggage and check-in; an extra night may be needed for some international flights.
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. We compare the cost for your dates, location and room arrangements for your family, 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. We compare the cost for your dates, location and room arrangements for your family, 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 — cottagesPrepare for cold, wind and icy paths. Daylight is short in the Murmansk region in winter. Road closures and snow conditions can change the programme; aurora sightings depend on natural conditions and cannot be guaranteed. Your guide confirms clothing and activity requirements before travel.
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: 4 breakfasts; lunches on days 4; welcome dinner on day 1 and farewell dinner on day 4. Choose and pay for other lunches and dinners yourself; we can recommend restaurants. We agree the farewell venue and menu before booking. 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 starting rate is per person for 6 adults. The table below shows the published group rates. We confirm the final quote after agreeing your dates and programme; children and other group sizes are calculated individually. No payment until you approve the itinerary. Deposit is 30%; balance due 30 days before departure.
Travel insurance: inclusion, cover and cost are confirmed in your final quote.
A private vehicle for this tour's group (2-6 guests). Vehicle class, luggage, child seats and winter transfer conditions are confirmed in your 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.
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No. 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. We discuss an available land programme in or around Murmansk, considering weather and venue opening times. Specific visits and any price difference are confirmed before the change. Aurora outings also depend on conditions.
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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Your host
Maria
Arabic-speaking host · art historian
Maria reads requests personally. Working hours: daily 09:00–21:00 Moscow time (UTC+3).
