Northern Lights Hunting in Murmansk, Russia (2019)
Hunting the Northern Lights in Russia is an experience that you will never forget! Here's a snippet of what to expect when hunting the unforgettable, breathtaking and magical Aurora Borealis in Murmansk, Russia!
On this boundless tour from Moscow to Murmansk, you will get the once in a lifetime chance to hunt the mesmerising Northern Lights (also known as Aurora Borealis) in Murmansk, Russia. On this tour, you will explore the depths of the Kola Peninsula, a land dominated by taiga forest in the south and tundra in the north, with mountain ranges, crystal clear lakes, and rivers and rugged coastline in between.
You may be thinking: "Where or what is Murmansk or The Kola Peninsula? Can I see the Northern Lights here?"
Murmansk is the capital of The Kola Peninsula, a beautiful area in the far northwest of Russia that lies almost entirely inside of the Arctic Circle. Murmansk and it's surrounding area is regarded as one of the best places in the world to see the spectacular Northern Lights (Aurora Borealis)!
Murmansk has a population of over 300,000, and is the largest city north of the Arctic Circle. Despite its industrial port town feel, it is a remarkably lively town, with bars, restaurants and an interesting Naval history. A small, comfortable and accommodating town like Murmansk will make your Northern Lights hunt one to never forget!
The arctic circle...is it easy to get there??
YES! An easy 2 hour flight or 30 hour train ride from Moscow.
What are a few highlights you should expect from this tour?
- Moscow City Tour
- St Petersburg’s State Hermitage Museum
- Hovercraft Ride - Kizhi Island
- Polar Nights and Astral Lights - A Chance to Experience The Spectacular and Mesmerising Northern Lights in Murmansk (and the surrounding areas of The Kola Peninsula Region)
- Visiting Kola Peninsula’s largest indigenous Saami settlements
Check out our more detailed itinerary and tour dates:
https://www.56thparallel.com/russia-tours/northern-lights-arctic-winter-magic/
See 7 of Russia’s Best Locations for the Northern Lights here:
https://www.56thparallel.com/northern-lights/
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