Lapland Northern Lights Murmansk & St. Petersburg & Moscow Tour by Ajet, 5 Nights, Visa Included

Day 1: Istanbul - St. Petersburg

Be at the Ajet Airlines counter in the international departures terminal of Sabiha Gökçen Airport at 21:00 (Tuesday evening). After check-in and baggage procedures, we depart for St. Petersburg at 00:45 with our flight VF293. With our VF293 flight, we arrive in St. Petersburg, the Venice of the North, at 04:40. With our private vehicle waiting for us, we begin our panoramic city tour. We travel along the famous Nevsky Avenue lined with palaces and historic buildings, see the magnificent Kazan Cathedral resembling Rome's San Pietro and Nikolai Square, and greet the city for the first time amid the fairy-tale view of the frozen Neva River. After our tour, we check in to our hotel. Guests who wish may join our extra Hermitage Museum Tour. In the Hermitage, one of the world's largest and richest museums, whose foundations were laid with the collection of Empress Catherine and which houses more than four million works, we embark on a unique art journey among the magnificent halls of the Winter Palace. Guests who wish may join our extra Russian Night program. At our dinner accompanied by flavors from traditional Russian cuisine, we enjoy an unforgettable night with a lively folklore show performed by dancers in colorful costumes accompanied by live music. Overnight at our hotel.

St Petersburg City Tour Included!

Extra Tour: Hermitage Museum Per Person 70€

We step into the heart of Imperial Russia, home to one of the world's largest and richest art collections. While walking with our expert guide through the magnificent Winter Palace, the official residence of the tsars, we examine priceless works ranging from Leonardo da Vinci to Rembrandt and trace history in the grand reception halls. In this massive underground and palace complex, where hundreds of thousands of rare pieces are exhibited, we carry out an unforgettable cultural tour full of art. 

Extra Tour: Russian Night with Dinner (Show Included) Per Person 110€

We head to a special evening event where we will experience traditional Russian hospitality and entertainment culture in all its colors. While having our dinner made up of the finest flavors of rich Russian cuisine, we enjoy lively moments with folk dances, Cossack shows, and live accordion performances by professional teams on stage. With local treats and music served throughout the meal, we put an unforgettable finish to St. Petersburg’s enchanting nightlife.

Day 2: St. Petersburg - Murmansk

After breakfast at the hotel in the morning, we transfer to the airport and depart for Murmansk, the world's largest Arctic city located beyond the Arctic Circle, with our flight. Upon our arrival in the afternoon, our city tour begins: the imposing Alyosha Monument overlooking the city from above, the legendary Lenin ship, the world's first nuclear icebreaker, Murmansk Port, the gate of the North, and the lighthouse. At night, the most magical moment of this journey awaits us: our Aurora Hunt program (4 hours) in pursuit of the Northern Lights dancing in the sky. Overnight at our hotel.

Murmansk City Tour Included!

Aurora (Northern Lights) Tour Included!

Day 3: Murmansk

After breakfast at the hotel in the morning, free time. Guests who wish may join our extra Saami Village Tour. We visit the colorful world of the Saami, the ancient people of the North. Fun with cute husky dogs and plenty of photo breaks, reindeer sleigh enjoyment over the snow, an entertaining banana ride, and free time in the camp await us. We listen to the life secrets and culture of the Northern peoples from our guide, capture unforgettable photos with reindeer, and drink our warm local soup in the camp wearing traditional clothes. Guests who wish may join our extra Snowmobile Safari before or after the village visit. Guests who wish may join our extra Aurora (Northern Lights) Hunt program (4 hours) at night. Overnight at our hotel.

Extra Tour: Saami Village Tour Per Person 120€

We head into the heart of the tundra to discover the mysterious world of the Sami, the indigenous people of the Arctic. Welcomed in authentic tents (Chum), we listen to Sami culture and legends and meet the local people in traditional clothing. While we have the opportunity to feed friendly reindeer by hand and take photos with them, we see Arctic foxes and take a break for a warm lunch where we will taste local delicacies.

Extra Tour: Snowmobile Safari 110€

We set off on an exciting adventure over the untouched snowy white blanket of Arctic nature. After putting on our safety equipment and receiving instructions from our expert guides, we pass through frozen lakes and snow-covered pine forests with our powerful snowmobiles. As we speed along breathtaking polar landscapes and feel the adrenaline, we experience the wild nature of the North in the most dynamic way, warming up with hot tea served along the way.

Extra Tour: Northern Lights Hunt 60€

We leave our hotel in the darkness of night to pursue Aurora Borealis, nature's most captivating visual show. As we move along special routes away from city lights and where the sky can be observed most clearly, our professional hunter guides monitor the light intensity in the atmosphere in real time. When we catch that magical moment as green and purple colors seem to dance in the sky, we sip our hot drinks, photograph this unique natural event, and create memories we will never forget.

Day 4: Murmansk

After breakfast at the hotel in the morning, free time. Guests who wish may join our extra Teriberka Tour. Departing early in the morning, we travel through snow-white tundras to the legendary Teriberka Village, one of the farthest corners of the world. At this point known as the "End of the World," we meet the endless Northern Ice Sea. We visit the nostalgic Ship Graveyard, the giant whale skeleton, and the natural wonder Dragon Eggs Beach, and capture fairy-tale shots at the famous King’s Throne photo point on the ocean shore. After free time on the beach and our lunch, guests who wish may join the extra Ice Floating experience. Return to Murmansk in the evening. Guests who wish may join our extra Aurora (Northern Lights) Hunt program (4 hours) at night. Overnight at our hotel.

Extra Tour: Teriberka Village 120€

We are organizing a full-day excursion to Teriberka Village, a historic village on the shore of the Polar Ocean, known literally as "the end of the world." Moving forward amid snowy fjords and enchanting ocean views, we see Dragon Eggs Beach, where massive Breakwater Stones are located, and the frozen waterfall. After visiting the iconic Ship Graveyard left behind by sunken ships, we take photos on the giant swing on the ocean shore and have our lunch facing the Northern Sea.

Extra Tour: Ice Floating Experience 100€

You are invited to a once-in-a-lifetime experience where you will glide without sinking over the icy waters of the Arctic in freezing sub-zero temperatures. Wearing our specially designed, waterproof, and fully body-heat-preserving high-tech thermal suits, we safely immerse ourselves in the icy lake. While floating on the water surface with no effort at all, we enjoy the silence and the sky, immortalizing these crazy moments with professional photos.

Day 5: Murmansk – Moscow

After breakfast at the hotel in the morning, we transfer to the airport and depart for Moscow, the heart of Russia, with our flight. After arrival, check-in to our hotel and free time. Overnight at our hotel. Guests who wish may join our extra Metro and Arbat Tour. We visit the world-famous Moscow Metro stations, each resembling an underground palace with chandeliers and mosaics, and then take a pleasant walk on the historic Arbat Street, a place for painters and street artists. Return to our hotel after the tour. Overnight at our hotel.

Extra Tour: Moscow Metro and Arbat Street 50€

We set off to discover the historic Moscow Metro stations that resemble underground museums and palaces. After touring iconic stations such as Mayakovskaya and Komsomolskaya, famous for their marble columns, giant stained-glass windows, and magnificent chandeliers, with our guide, we go up to the surface. We walk along the pedestrian Arbat Street, considered the heart of the city and famous for its souvenir shops, street artists, and historic buildings, and enjoy our free time.

Day 6: Moscow 

After breakfast at the hotel in the morning, we begin our Moscow city tour. At the world-famous Red Square, we see the Spasskaya Tower, the fairy-tale-like St. Basil's Cathedral, GUM Shopping Center, and Lenin's Mausoleum; we complete our panoramic tour with the Eternal Flame in Alexander Garden, the legendary Bolshoi Theatre, and Tverskaya Street. Guests who wish may join our extra Kremlin Tour. Behind the centuries-old walls of the Kremlin, the symbol of Russia, we see the golden-domed cathedrals, the legendary Tsar Bell, the largest bell in the world, and the giant Tsar Cannon that has never been fired, and embark on a historical journey from Tsarist Russia to the present day. After our tour, free time. Around 21:30 in the evening we transfer to the airport.

Moscow City Tour Included!

Extra Tour: Kremlin Palace 60€

We embark on a deep journey inside the historic Kremlin Palace complex, the main center and symbol of power where Russia has been governed for centuries. Passing behind the magnificent red walls, we closely see the grand cathedrals where the tsars were crowned, the Tsar Bell, the largest bell in the world, and the giant Tsar Cannon. On this tour, where we will witness centuries-old state secrets and glorious imperial history, we discover Moscow’s most important symbol by listening to our expert guide.

Day 7: Moscow - Istanbul

After our ticket and baggage procedures, we depart for Istanbul at 01:45 with our VF276 flight. After our arrival at Sabiha Gökçen Airport at 06:00, the end of our tour…

Full Package:

Hermitage Museum 70€

Russian Night Dinner Show 110€

Sami Village Experience 120€

Snowmobile Safari 110€

Northern Lights Hunt 60€

Teriberka Village120€

Ice Floating Experience100€

Moscow Metro and Arbat Street 50€

Kremlin Palace 60€

Total of all tours: 800€

For group purchase 700€ 

Important Notes:

• It is not suitable for infant participation due to regional weather conditions and the difficulty level of the season. Recommended min. participation age is 12 years. 

• Appropriate clothing for weather conditions is required.

• Extra tours take place with participation of 10 people or more.