Kola Expressin 3 days

Schedule

• By 17:30 — Arrive by plane, arrange your own transfer, and check in · We recommend arriving early
• 18:00–21:00 — Arctic cooking workshop and dinner · Meet the group and chef
• 21:00–01:00 — Northern Lights hunt · Departure depends on the weather

Before the program begins

We recommend arriving in Murmansk by 14:00, making your own way into the city, and checking in. Airport transfer is not included; a taxi to the city center costs approximately ₽1,300.

There is time to rest before 17:30. We’ll send the meeting point, guide’s contact details, and clothing advice after booking.

Arctic cooking workshop and group dinner

At 18:00, meet the group and chef. Part of the workshop takes place at the outdoor grill area, with the main session indoors in a warm setting.

Prepare northern ingredients together, taste seafood delicacies, and get ready for the journey over a shared dinner.

Northern Lights hunting

After dinner, we’ll head out of town. The guide monitors cloud cover and solar activity and chooses the most promising spot.

The guide takes photos of guests with a professional camera. We expect to return to your accommodation around 01:00.

Schedule

• 08:00 — Depart from the Meridian Hotel · Stops in the tundra along the way
• 10:30–13:00 — Batareysky Waterfall and Dragon Eggs beach · Walk through the nature park
• 13:00–14:00 — Arctic lunch · Included
• 14:00–16:30 — Old Teriberka · Bay, swings, ships, and Leviathan
• 16:30–19:30 — Return to Murmansk · Free time in the evening

The road across the tundra

Meet at the Meridian Hotel at 08:00 and depart for Teriberka. Along the way, we’ll stop in the open tundra to photograph the northern scenery.

Batareysky Waterfall and Dragon Eggs beach

From 10:30 to 13:00, explore the nature park. We’ll see the frozen Batareysky Waterfall, the rocky shore, and a beach covered with rounded stones.

The route crosses uneven terrain, so bring warm, windproof clothing and comfortable shoes.

Arctic lunch

From 13:00 to 14:00, we’ll have lunch at a trusted restaurant in Teriberka. Fish and northern ingredients are the focus; please tell us about dietary restrictions in advance.

Old Teriberka

After lunch, head to the sandy bay and giant swings, then see the ship graveyard and the Leviathan skeleton. We’ll start the return drive at 16:30.

Optional boat trip

If sea and weather conditions allow, add a two-hour boat trip for ₽5,000 per person. Whale sightings are not guaranteed.

Schedule

• 09:30 — Meet the group · Meeting point in central Murmansk
• 10:00–11:10 — Lenin icebreaker tour · The story of the world’s first nuclear-powered icebreaker
• 11:30–12:15 — Memorial complex · “To Sailors Lost in Peacetime”
• 12:20 — Drive to the countryside park · On the way to the huskies and reindeer
• 13:00–13:30 — Hot lunch · Included
• 14:00–17:00 — “In Noid’s Footsteps” program · Animals, legends, a talisman, and a seasonal activity
• 17:00–17:30 — Return to Murmansk · We recommend booking return tickets after 19:00

The Arctic capital

Meet in central Murmansk at 09:30. From 10:00, visit the world’s first nuclear-powered icebreaker, Lenin, and hear the story of the Hero City.

Next, visit the “To Sailors Lost in Peacetime” memorial complex. At 12:20, depart for the countryside park.

Huskies, reindeer, and a hot lunch

After arrival, enjoy lunch, meet the huskies, and feed the reindeer reindeer lichen. There will be plenty of time to take photos and spend time with the animals.

“In Noid’s Footsteps” program

Noid will share legends of the Far North and introduce ancient rituals. At the workshop, everyone will create a protective rune and make a wish.

Reindeer sleigh or ATV ride

If there is enough snow, finish the program with a reindeer sleigh ride. If not, this activity is replaced with an ATV ride along a safari trail.

Return and journey home

We’ll leave at 17:00 and return to Murmansk by 17:30. After that, enjoy free time or arrange your own transfer to the airport.