Russia Tour with Aurora Experience

Welcome to Russia! The guide and the driver will pick you up at the airport on time and transfer you to the hotel for check-in. For the rest time of the day, you can spend it as you like.

Accommodation: Courtyard St. Petersburg Vasilievsky or similar

Today you will be guided to explore the over 300 years' old city St. Petersburg, reputed as the Venice of the North. First we’ll pass through Palace Square, where you will see Bronze Horseman of Peter the Great and the breathtaking golden dome of St. Isaac's Cathedral which was once the biggest cathedral in Russia. Then take the subway to Peter and Paul Fortress where the city was born. In the afternoon we'll head to explore the Hermitage Museum, one of the biggest museums in the world collecting 2.7 million pieces and objects about Western European Art, Oriental Art, Applied Art, Ancient Roman Art, Greek Art and Egyptian Art.

Meals: Breakfast
Accommodation: Courtyard St. Petersburg Vasilievsky or similar

Today you are free to explore the city by yourself. We recommend you to visit the Summer Palace. Summer Palace was the summer residence of Peter the First. By visiting the palace, you can know the extravagant life of Tsars. A popular highlight is the Summer Garden inside designed by Peter himself which has fountains, trails and marble statues.

Meals: Breakfast
Accommodation: Courtyard St. Petersburg Vasilievsky or similar

Today, our guide and the driver will send you to the airport for 2 hours' flight to Murmansk. After arrival, the local guide and the driver will pick you up at the airport and proceed to visit Alesha Monument, the second tallest monument only after Motherland monument in Russia. We’ll then go to "Murmansk selfie" place or obelisk with Murmansk city's coordinates. Next, go to explore Lenin Nuclear Icebreaker, the world’s first nuclear-powered icebreaker and take photos inside and outside it.

After check in and a short break in hotel, we will drive to trace the Aurora and the night tour lasts from 21:00 to 24:00, during which you will see the wonderful winter scenery and the magnificent northern lights! We'll stay in a cabin in Aurora Village, 4 tourists for 1 hut.

Meals: Breakfast
Accommodation: local hut

Today we will drive to Teriberka, a small town by the Arctic Ocean. You will learn about the history of this place, and enjoy the beautiful scene of Barents Sea and a magnificent waterfall flowing into the Arctic Ocean. This is also where the movie Leviathan was filmed. In winter, it is night all the time with no sun or dawn. In winter and early spring, there is usually a lot of snow in Teriberka, so if we go to the Arctic coast, we need to book sleds powered by snowmobile in advance, and the rental fee is pay-as-you-go.

Tips: The road to Teriberka may be closed because of the bad weather. If that happens, we have an alternative offer, the Snow Village and you need to pay 18 USD extra charge.

Meals: Breakfast
Accommodation: Aurora Village

Today we'll go to Saami Village to learn about the daily life and history of the Saami people, and visit the alley of majestic idols. We'll also get familiar with several small animals like reindeer, fox, etc., and feed the cute reindeer. You can also ride the reindeer sleigh rides and banana boat rides if it is December 1 to April 31, and drive four-wheeled motorcycle if it is the hot season from May 1 to November 30. It will also be a lot of fun to play traditional Sami games and take photos in the Sami national costume. In the afternoon, we'll go to the Husky Farm. Here you can meet real Siberian husky dogs with beautiful blue eyes and communicate with them. At the same time, you can try the Husky dog ride. Finally, return to the hotel by car.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
Accommodation: Aurora Village

Today your private tours of Russia come to an end. The guide and the driver will send you to the airport according to your flight time. Smooth trip home with happy memories!

Meals: Breakfast