Europe

Moscow – Murmansk – Moscow | 6 Days / 5 Nights

6D / 5N

A winter trip from Moscow to the Arctic: a Moscow city tour with the Kremlin, two nights in Murmansk with two Northern Lights hunting tours, a husky and reindeer safari with a Saami village visit, then the famous Moscow metro and Arbat street. October 2026 to March 2027.

Green northern lights rising through the clouds over the Murmansk region at night

Duration: 6 days / 5 nights

Trip highlights

Moscow city tour and the Moscow Kremlin (territory with cathedral)
Murmansk city tour
Two Northern Lights (Aurora Borealis) hunting tours
Husky and reindeer safari and a Saami village visit with Saami lunch
Famous Moscow metro tour and Arbat street

Day 01

Day by day

Day 01

Arrival in Moscow

Arrival at Moscow airport. Meet the guide waiting for you at arrivals with a name placard. Transfer to the hotel by car/van. The rest of the day is free at leisure to explore the city on your own. (Car/van/minibus for the transfer; without guide.)

Stay: Moscow

Day 02

Moscow City Tour and Kremlin

Breakfast, then meet your guide in the lobby and set off on the Moscow city tour. Experience the winter wonderland atmosphere and festive city lights on a city tour of Moscow. Visit the Moscow Kremlin (territory with cathedral). The Kremlin is closed for visits on Thursdays. Return to the hotel; free time. Overnight in Moscow. (Car/van/minibus and guide, 10:00–17:00.)

Meals: BreakfastStay: Moscow

Day 03

Moscow – Murmansk by Flight

Check out and transfer to the airport (no guide) for the flight to Murmansk. Flight duration: 2 h 30 min. Arrive in Murmansk and meet your guide for the transfer to the hotel. 14:00 – guaranteed check-in. 15:00–18:00 – Murmansk city tour. 20:00 – back at the hotel. 21:00–00:00 – Aurora hunting tour. See the glowing majesty of the Aurora Borealis first hand on this Northern Lights hunting tour. During the winter months the Northern Lights often appear in the night sky, though there is no guaranteeing exactly when, where and how strong they will be. Murmansk is one of the best places in the world to see them, and joining a certified tour like this greatly improves your chances. Overnight at the hotel. (Moscow: car/van/minibus for the transfer. Murmansk: van/minibus and guide until 00:00.)

Meals: BreakfastStay: Murmansk

Day 04

Murmansk – Husky Park

Breakfast, then meet your guide in the lobby. 08:00 – transfer from Murmansk to Lovozero (180 km one way). 10:30–16:30 – visit to the husky park: husky and reindeer safari and a Saami village visit, including a Saami lunch. A snowmobile ride is available at a supplement of INR 4,410 per person. 16:30 – transfer back to Murmansk. 21:00–00:00 – Aurora hunting tour. Overnight at the hotel. (Van/minibus and guide, 08:00–00:00.)

Meals: Breakfast, LunchStay: Murmansk

Day 05

Murmansk – Moscow by Flight

Check out and transfer to the airport for the flight to Moscow. Arrive in Moscow and meet your guide. Famous Moscow metro tour. Walk along Arbat street and shop for souvenirs. Transfer to the hotel and check in. Overnight at the hotel. (Murmansk: car/van/minibus for the transfer. Moscow: car/van/minibus and guide for 5 hours.)

Meals: BreakfastStay: Moscow

Day 06

Departure from Russia

Breakfast at the hotel restaurant. Check out before 12:00 noon. Meet our driver for the transfer to the airport (car/van/minibus for the transfer only; without guide*). *An English-speaking guide is a must for arrival and departure transfers for groups of 8 or more.

Meals: Breakfast

How this price works

Now From ₹82,320 — per person on double/twin sharing.
Valid for travel until 31 Mar 2027.

What is included

Accommodation in Moscow + Murmansk for 3 + 2 nights in 4-star hotels, bed and breakfast, in standard double/twin/single rooms
Private sedan car for 2 people / minivan with driver for 3–6 people / minibus with driver for 8–10 people for transfers and sightseeing
English-speaking professional licensed guide for the sightseeing programme
All tours with entrance tickets as per the itinerary
Hotel tax
Visa support (scan copy)

What is not

Domestic flight tickets Moscow – Murmansk – Moscow (available on request)
Insurance and visa fees
Lunches and dinners, other than the Saami lunch on Day 4
Porterage and similar fees
Optional tours and services

Package Rates

Per person in a double/twin room. The rate depends on the group size and the travel dates.

Travel period	2 pax	4 pax	6 pax	8 pax	10 pax	Single supplement
Mid November – December 2026	INR 1,32,790	INR 1,05,350	INR 1,09,956	INR 90,160	INR 82,320	+ INR 25,480
January – March 2027	INR 1,35,828	INR 1,07,800	INR 1,12,112	INR 92,708	INR 84,084	+ INR 26,950

Accommodation

4-star hotels, or similar.

City	Hotel	Nights
Moscow	Azimut Olympic 4★ or similar	3
Murmansk	Cosmos 4★ or similar	2

Optional Extras

Snowmobile ride at the husky park (Day 4): INR 4,410 per person.

Child Policy

Free of charge for children aged 0 to 2 years.
60% discount for children aged 3 to 4 years, with no extra bed.
15% discount for children aged 5 to 11 years, with no extra bed.
All children aged 12 or older are considered adults.

Good to Know

Rates are not valid during the blackout dates: 25 Dec – 10 Jan, 21–24 Feb and 7–10 Mar.
Package on extra-bed basis (adult): 3% discount.
An English-speaking guide is a must for arrival and departure transfers for groups of 8 or more.
The Moscow Kremlin is closed for visits on Thursdays.
The excursion programme can change because of museum days off and other reasons, without changing the number and quality of services.
All rates are subject to change if the EUR/RUB exchange rate moves by more than 5% against the official Russian Central Bank rate of 01.09.2026, unless a deposit or full payment has already been made.