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Tours around the Murmansk Region and Kola Peninsula

Northern Lights Hunt in Murmansk 2026

Northern Lights hunt in Murmansk: evening departure based on the forecast, clear skies away from city lights, a guide-photographer, hot tea and return to the city.

Tour description

The Murmansk Northern Lights hunt is for travelers who want to see the Arctic as a living natural phenomenon, not just a postcard. This evening route follows the forecast: the team tracks cloud cover, solar activity and light pollution, then takes the group where viewing chances are better.

This is a short outing with no overnight stay outside the city. In one evening, guests leave Murmansk, find a suitable location, watch the sky in a dark area, take photos with a professional camera and return to their hotel that night.

Tour price

Small-group departure based on the forecast

Northern Lights

fixed per-person price, even when booking for 1 guest

Prices

5 000₽

Payment terms

  • Secure your group place with a RUB 1,000 booking payment.
  • The full amount is due 1 day before departure.
  • We confirm departure after a final check of cloud cover and aurora activity.

Key highlights

  • Forecast-based departures during the best Northern Lights viewing windows
  • Find clear skies beyond the city lights
  • Guide-photographer and professional-camera photos
  • Hot tea and a chance to warm up in the vehicle
  • A short 3–5-hour evening trip with no overnight stay outside the city
  • Depart from central Murmansk near the Meridian Hotel

Timeline

19:00-21:00

Confirm the forecast and meet in central Murmansk

We check the forecast one last time before departure and meet at the Meridian Hotel on Five Corners Square. If the viewing window shifts, departure may be a little earlier or later.

Evening

Leave the city and look for clear skies

We leave the city lights behind and check cloud cover, aurora activity and local conditions in several directions along the way.

Main viewing window

Stop at a suitable location and watch

When we find a suitable spot, we stay as long as the conditions call for: watch the sky, wait for activity to intensify and move on only if we need another location.

During the outing

Photo session and help with your own camera

The guide takes group and individual photos and, if you wish, helps set up your camera for night shots without overexposure or blur.

00:30-01:00

Return to Murmansk

After the main part of the route, we return to the city. If the aurora is active and the sky stays clear, we remain at the location longer.

What’s included

What’s included

  • Murmansk departure based on the Northern Lights forecast
  • Vehicle sized for the group; fuel surcharge included
  • Experienced guide-photographer
  • Group and individual photos beneath the aurora
  • Hot tea and snacks during the outing
  • Help setting up your own camera on request

Not included

  • Air or train tickets to and from Murmansk
  • Transfers to and from Murmansk Airport
  • Meals not listed in the program
  • Personal expenses, souvenirs and tips

Logistics

Departure • usually 19:00–21:00, depending on the forecastMurmansk, Five Corners Square, by the Meridian Hotel
Return • usually after midnight, around 00:30–01:00
Transfer
We choose a vehicle for the group: Mercedes Sprinter, minivan or crossover. Fuel is included, and the route is adjusted in real time using weather data.
Route details
There is no fixed direction: we go where clear skies, solar activity and low light pollution come together best.

Optional extras

  • Help setting up your own camera for night photography
  • Private evening outing on request

Questions and answers

No. It is a natural phenomenon, so a 100% guarantee is impossible. But we guarantee the hunt itself: we monitor forecasts, leave light-polluted areas and choose nights with better viewing chances.

The Murmansk season usually runs from late September to mid-April. The most reliable winter conditions are often from November to February, when nights are longer.

For large groups, we use a Mercedes Sprinter or a similar minibus. Smaller outings may use minivans, crossovers or other comfortable vehicles.

Dress in layers: thermal underwear, a warm sweater, windproof outerwear, insulated shoes, a hat and gloves. It is important to stay warm while waiting under the sky.

Yes. The format is usually suitable for children aged 6 and up if they are comfortable with evening outings and waiting outdoors. Families can discuss a gentler option separately.

Yes. The guide takes group and individual photos with a professional camera and sends full-size images after the tour.

We monitor the weather and cloud cover, choose where to go, and accompany guests to viewing spots with a better chance of seeing the Northern Lights. The final route depends on that evening’s forecast.

The best Northern Lights season in Murmansk Region usually runs from autumn through spring, when nights are dark. Choose a specific date based on the cloud-cover and aurora-activity forecast.

Yes. You can stay at AURORA PARK and book a Northern Lights outing separately, or combine it with daytime activities at the park.