Murmansk is known in Russia as a city of Heroes. With this city trip / excursion our guide with a car / minibus / touring car collects you from your accommodation at 9:00 and shows you the points of interests connected to Murmansk city and acts of the Northern Heroes. You will visit the place where the first stone of the city was laid. Then we continue to the Second World War Memorial and further – to the Memorial to countries of the Anti-Hitler Coalition.
At 11:00 an excursion in the first Nuclear Icebreaker LENIN with joining to the group up to 20 persons.
At 12:00 we take a coffee-tea break in a small cafe on the way.
At 13:00 we have an excursion in the Museum of Regional Studies: three halls with expositions demonstrate the
history, archaeology, mineralogy, nature and ethnic peculiarities of the Kola Peninsula including Saami part or to Navy Museum explores
the history of the Northern Russian Navy with photographs, uniforms and other artefacts, as well as models of ships and submarines
Which museum we will visit is depending on a day of week.
Then the historical city streets await us further. We’ll visit a newly opened monument dedicated to a woman awaiting her seaman.
To continue our tour we are going to see the symbolic beacon, the Monument to the Kursk submarine (drowned on 12.08.2002) and then
we visit the Saviour Temple on Waters. Driving pass Semyonovskoye lake we’ll take a trip to the 38.5-meter high Memorial "Alyosha"
symbolizing a hero-warrior that stands on a hill looking at the city, hence you’ll be able
to see Murmansk and its ports from a bird’s view – it is an excellent possibility for making pictures of a panorama of the city and harbour.
Then we proceed further and visit The Allied cemetery. On the way back we stop to buy souvenirs of the North in the City exhibition Centre.
At 17:00 come back to the hotel.!
Level: | The excursion includes some short walks and stepstairs without elevators. |
Required: | Raincoat/windstopper for walking outside, comfortable shoes and don't forget your photo camera! |
Group size: | From 1 person |
Duration: | 8 hours |
Dates: | The whole year around. Please check dates with us. |
Price: | Prices are depending on group size and rouble exchange rate. Please contact us for an up-to-date proposal. |
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A one-day excursion to Teriberka village and the rare phenomena on Earth, like; a waterfall, the dragon-eggs beaches, a ship graveyard, the Arctic Ocean and much more. Meet the 'Rolling Stones' in Murmansk region on the Barents Sea shore.
One-day winter excursion to the shores of the Barents Sea and to Teriberka. Filming locations of the famous film "Leviathan", frozen waterfall, dragon-eggs beach, a ship graveyard, ice-free waters of the Arctic Ocean.
The mystic of Lovozero Tundra on Kola Peninsula. The 3-days hiking excursion to Seid Ozero (Saint Lake). Meet a dancing shaman 'Kuiva' on the rocks!
If you are sportive, fond of biking and in our neighbourhood on Kola Peninsula, come to Monchegorsk. Bike with a guide on hilly, forest paths with beautiful views to mountains (1 day).
One-day hiking excursion through the mass-mountain of the Monche tundra ridge to waterfall "Devichi Kosi" (Girl's plaits). Excursion starts in Monchegorsk on Kola Peninsula.
Kayak quietly with your guide on Imandra Lake, the biggest on Kola Peninsula. 812 square meters water pleasure and 114 islands are waiting for you. Start in Monchegorsk (1 day).
Sailing on the Imandra lake among number of picturesque islands for two hours under guidance of an experienced instructor. Start in Monchegorsk (2 hrs).
Ski with guide/instructor on lighted tracks in park of Monchegorsk. Includes: skies, shoes and sticks. Lunch in café or on track. For beginners and experienced. Duration: whole day. From Dec till May.
Meet the Lovozero Saami in Russian Lapland. Learn about their culture and traditions. Feed, hug and sledge with reindeers. Meet other northern animals. A 7-8 hour excursion incl. transfers.
Daily from 15.12 till 15.04.
Excursion on a husky farm close to Murmansk city in Russian Lapland on Kola Peninsula.
After instructions you have a ride in the sled pulled by 6 fluffy huskies on a track of 3 km. Warm tea with pastries are offered.
In the summer you can walk with the huskies instead of the safari.
Daily from 15.12 till 15.04.
This program is similar as the Husky safari "Fond of Husky".
After an excursion on a husky farm close to Murmansk city and instructions you are going to rule a sledge pulled by 6 dashing huskies over a track of 6 km.
Warm tea with pastries are offered.
In the summer you can walk with the huskies instead of the safari.
Daily from 15.12 till 15.04.
After an excursion on the husky farm and introductions you do everything yourself;
harnessing the huskies and putting them in front of the sled.
You rule the sled and huskies by yourself on a 40 km long track.
A lunch, warm tea and pastries is included.
Daily from 15.12 till 15.04.
Come over for an one day trip (incl. transfers) to the magnificient Husky Park close to Lovozero Saami village.
A full excursion program (3h) at the husky kennels and reindeer farm including husky safari and tradional lunch in Russian Lapland on Kola Peninsula.
Hiking excursion in Karelian village Kinerma, visiting a museum, photo exhibition, the church and possibility to join courses in baking 'Kalitki' and making dolls.
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Boat excursions to Valaam Island with hiking excursion in Central Monastery including lunch. Possibility for folk concert. From Sortavala, Petrozavodsk or St-Petersburg.
The one day boat excursion to Kizhi Island from Petrozavodsk harbour. The open air museum of the traditional Karelian way of wooden building.
Visit Solovetsky Islands. Unique nature, ancient stone labyrinths, museums about monastery and GULAG, botanical garden, water channels and more. From 1 day to more day excursions.
A 3-hours excursion about five thousand years of development of the Solovetsky Archipelago by people; mysterious labyrinths, Saami tribes, Karelians and severe Orthodox zealots.
The 4 hours excursion takes place on the picturesque northern part of the Big Solovetsky Island, where there are three small and secluded monasteries.
Watch Beluga whales from Cape Beluga, the western tip of the Bolshoi Solovetsky Island. A 3 hours boat excursion from half of June to half of August.
Boat excursion (3 hrs) to the Big Zayatsky Island. Visit the biggest pagan sanctuary, stone labyrinths, a complex of cult and funeral constructions, first stone harbour, monuments of Andreevsky Monastery.
A 3-hours sea trip in the Solovetsky Archipelago for lovers of scenery, peace and quietness, as well as photographers!
Come very close to the super friendly and sociable Beluga White Whales. Communicate, hug, swim and snorkel with them. The unique opportunity for Beluga whale lovers.
The city excursion in Archangelsk from a hotel or the pier. Visit historical places, old town with beautiful wooden houses, stroll along Dvina river bank and enjoy excursion to Malya Korely.
The 2 hour excursions in Archangelsk city. We have 2 variants: One with the theme of Arkhangelsk city's history and the second one is devoted to the harbour and scientific expeditions.