On this royal heritage journey through Russia’s imperial capitals of Moscow and St. Petersburg, Murmansk stands as the awakening soul of the Arctic Circle.
This is no ordinary Russian tour. Vielatin takes you to the largest city inside the Arctic Circle — Murmansk — where polar winter shines in breathtaking magnificence. Witnessing the end of the world with deep oceans, blanketed snow, and the dancing celestial emerald ribbons of the Aurora Borealis is a once-in-a-lifetime privilege. In addition to touching the mythical lights, guests experience thrilling husky sledding, snowmobile safaris, ice-floating in polar waters, the Dragon’s Eggs beach at Teriberka, and the magical Snow Village in Kirovsk.
SELECT YOUR 2026 - 2027 AURORA DEPARTURE
Each departure is strictly limited to 8 to 15 guests to ensure supreme service quality and deep Arctic immersion.
09/12/2026 - 16/12/2026
Prime early winter window with crisp Arctic skies, deep powder snow, and intense auroral displays.
07/02/2027 - 14/02/2027
Exclusive festive departure during deep polar night peak with maximum northern lights frequency.
6 SIGNATURE HIGHLIGHTS YOU CANNOT MISS
1 Night Aurora Glass Igloo & 3 Nights Murmansk
Spend 3 full nights in Murmansk — the capital of the Russian Arctic — to maximize aurora sighting probabilities. Features 1 unforgettable night in a heated thermal glass igloo watching dancing green ribbons directly from your bed.
3-Hour Deep Wilderness Aurora Hunting Excursion
Venturing deep into the untamed Tundra with veteran local aurora hunters, leaving all city light pollution behind to witness celestial cosmic light shows at their most awe-inspiring.
Historic Teriberka & Arctic Ocean Coast
Journey to the remote fishing village of Teriberka on the Barents Sea (set of Oscar-winning film Leviathan), the Dragon’s Eggs stone beach, frozen waterfalls, and the Throne of the Arctic Ocean.
Kirovsk Snow Village & Khibiny Mountain Cableway
Wander inside the monumental Snow Village labyrinth carved by master polar sculptors beneath the majestic Khibiny Mountains, enjoy snow-rafting/tubing, and ride the BigWood panoramic cable car.
Dual Historical Capitals: Moscow & St. Petersburg
Stand in Red Square, marvel at St. Basil’s kaleidoscopic domes, explore the Kremlin, ride the opulent Moscow Metro “Underground Palace”, and tour the State Hermitage Museum and Church of the Savior on Spilled Blood.
4-Star Hotels, Full Board & Expedited Russian E-Visa
Boutique accommodations with 1 night in a thermal glass igloo dome, private modern motorcoach, all airport transfers, museum tickets, and comprehensive Arctic travel insurance.
8-DAY TOUR ITINERARY
Every day is a masterfully crafted chapter blending Arctic wilderness wonders with grand Russian imperial heritage.
Hanoi • Moscow (Welcome to Russia)
Gather at Noi Bai International Airport for flights on Sichuan Airlines / Vietnam Airlines (transit in Chengdu). Upon arrival in Moscow Sheremetyevo Airport, meet your private guide and driver for transfer to your central 4-star hotel, light dinner, and restful evening.
✦ FEATURED SIGHTS & HIGHLIGHTS:
- ◆ Airport Departure: Complete border clearance and embark on your international flight to Moscow via Chengdu.
- ◆ Warm Welcome in Moscow: Private transfer to central 4-star hotel, check-in, orientation, light dinner, and rest.
Discover Moscow • The Imperial Heart of Russia
Explore Moscow’s iconic landmarks: St. Basil’s Cathedral, Red Square, the Lenin Mausoleum, the Kremlin fortress grounds, historic GUM department store, and the Moscow Metro “Underground Palace”.
✦ FEATURED SIGHTS & HIGHLIGHTS:
- ◆ St. Basil’s Cathedral: Marvel at the colorful onion domes of this legendary 16th-century architectural marvel.
- ◆ Red Square & Lenin Mausoleum: Walk the historic cobblestones of Russia’s world-famous central plaza.
- ◆ Alexander Garden & Eternal Flame: Pay tribute at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier beneath Kremlin walls.
- ◆ The Moscow Kremlin: Seat of Russian power and home to centuries of regal tsarist history.
- ◆ GUM & Moscow Metro Tour: Grand 19th-century arcade shopping and palatial underground marble metro stations.
Moscow • Murmansk (Arctic Circle Capital) • Aurora Hunt
Morning domestic flight to Murmansk (10:30 - 13:10) — the largest city on Earth situated inside the Arctic Circle. Tour the Alyosha Memorial overlooking the frozen Kola Bay, the world’s first nuclear icebreaker Lenin, and Five Corners Square. After dinner, embark at 21:00 on a dedicated 3-hour nocturnal Aurora hunting tour into the remote polar tundra.
✦ FEATURED SIGHTS & HIGHLIGHTS:
- ◆ Alyosha Soviet Arctic Memorial: Towering soldier monument offering panoramic vistas over frozen Kola Bay and Murmansk port.
- ◆ Lenin Nuclear Icebreaker: World’s first nuclear-powered civilian icebreaker museum vessel berthed in Murmansk.
- ◆ Five Corners Square: Bustling civic center illuminated with Arctic festive winter lights and polar atmosphere.
- ◆ 3-Hour Nocturnal Aurora Hunt (21:00): Guided polar tundra safari away from all city illumination to chase dancing emerald ribbons.
Discover Teriberka • Arctic Ocean Coast • Glass Igloo Night
Traverse the wild Arctic tundra to Teriberka on the shore of the Barents Sea (Arctic Ocean). Discover frozen cascading waterfalls, the monumental Dragon’s Eggs stone beach, the ship graveyard, and check in at the Throne of the Northern Realm art installation. Return to Murmansk for a magical night inside a heated thermal Glass Igloo Dome gazing at auroras and constellations from bed.
✦ FEATURED SIGHTS & HIGHLIGHTS:
- ◆ Dragon’s Eggs Coastal Beach: Thousands of colossal, smooth rounded boulders sculpted by the tides of the Arctic Ocean.
- ◆ Teriberka Frozen Waterfall: Spectacular cascades frozen solid in mid-air plunging toward the icy Barents Sea.
- ◆ Throne of the Arctic & Whale Skeleton: Epic throne installation on the beach and iconic setting of Oscar-winning film Leviathan.
- ◆ Night in Aurora Glass Igloo Dome: Sleep beneath a heated glass canopy admiring the dancing lights and starry Arctic skies from bed.
Murmansk • Kirovsk Snow Village • Khibiny Mountain Wilderness
Scenic 3-hour journey through snow-draped taiga forests to Kirovsk in the Khibiny Mountains. Enter the monumental Snow Village labyrinth, experience thrilling snow-rafting/tubing, marvel at Arctic geological wonders in the Rare Stone Museum, and ascend BigWood Cableway for 360-degree vistas over the frozen alpine valley. Gala buffet dinner at Izovela before returning to Murmansk.
✦ FEATURED SIGHTS & HIGHLIGHTS:
- ◆ Monumental Snow Village: Gigantic snow and ice architectural labyrinth sculpted anew every winter by master artists.
- ◆ Snow-Rafting & Tubing Thrills: Exhilarating slide down powder-smooth snow chutes in the crisp Arctic air.
- ◆ Rare Stone Geological Museum: Astonishing array of unique Arctic minerals and gems extracted from the polar crust.
- ◆ BigWood Alpine Cableway: Cable car ascent to Khibiny peak offering sweeping panoramas across the snowbound valley.
Murmansk • Imperial St. Petersburg (“Venice of the North”)
Flight to St. Petersburg — Russia’s cultural and royal capital draped in winter grandeur. Afternoon stroll along luminous Nevsky Prospect, admire the majestic semicircular colonnade of Kazan Cathedral, and take in Palace Square with the towering Alexander Column set against the Winter Palace illuminated against the twilight snow.
✦ FEATURED SIGHTS & HIGHLIGHTS:
- ◆ Nevsky Prospect Illuminations: Historic imperial thoroughfare glittering with festive lights and aristocratic facades.
- ◆ Kazan Cathedral Colonnade: Monumental semicircular colonnade inspired by St. Peter’s Basilica in Rome.
- ◆ Grand Palace Square: One of Europe’s grandest imperial plazas centered on the monolithic Alexander Column.
Hermitage Museum • Winter Palace • Homeward Departure
Tour the State Hermitage Museum inside the Winter Palace — one of the greatest art museums on Earth, housing millions of priceless masterworks by Da Vinci and Rembrandt. Visit the Church of the Savior on Spilled Blood with over 7,000 sqm of gemstone mosaics, gilded St. Isaac’s Cathedral, Peter and Paul Fortress, and the Bronze Horseman along the frozen Neva River. Transfer to airport at 19:40 for homeward flight at 22:20.
✦ FEATURED SIGHTS & HIGHLIGHTS:
- ◆ State Hermitage Museum: Gilded imperial halls, the Jordan Staircase, and timeless masterpieces by Da Vinci and Rembrandt.
- ◆ Church on Spilled Blood: Fairytale Russian architecture adorned with over 7,000 sqm of precious stone mosaics.
- ◆ St. Isaac’s Gilded Cathedral: Colossal dome gilded with 100kg of gold leaf standing proudly above the skyline.
- ◆ Peter & Paul Fortress & Bronze Horseman: Birthplace of St. Petersburg, Romanov imperial tombs, and iconic monument by frozen Neva.
Transit in Chengdu • Touchdown in Hanoi
Transit connection in Chengdu. Evening arrival at Hanoi Noi Bai International Airport at 22:00. Tour concludes with indelible memories of an epic Arctic Circle conquest.
✦ FEATURED SIGHTS & HIGHLIGHTS:
- ◆ Chengdu Transit: Flight connection formalities and transit rest before continuing homeward to Vietnam.
- ◆ Touchdown in Hanoi at 22:00: Safe return to Noi Bai, concluding an awe-inspiring Arctic Aurora adventure with Vielatin.
TOUR TERMS & SERVICE SPECIFICATIONS
WHAT IS INCLUDED
- ✓ Single-entry Russian E-Visa processing fee
- ✓ International round-trip flights Hanoi - Moscow // St. Petersburg - Hanoi (7kg carry-on + 23kg checked bag)
- ✓ Domestic Russian flights Moscow - Murmansk - St. Petersburg (7kg carry-on + 23kg checked bag)
- ✓ Modern air-conditioned motorcoach throughout the journey itinerary
- ✓ Dedicated professional Tour Leader from Vietnam & native local Arctic guides
- ✓ 2 nights at 4-star superior hotel in Moscow (twin/double sharing)
- ✓ 2 nights at 4-star superior hotel in Murmansk (twin/double sharing)
- ✓ 1 night special experience in heated Aurora Glass Igloo Dome
- ✓ 1 night at 4-star superior hotel in St. Petersburg (twin/double sharing)
- ✓ All meals specified in the itinerary combining Russian & polar specialties
- ✓ Entrance tickets to all attractions according to the program
- ✓ BigWood Cable Car ticket in the Khibiny Mountains
- ✓ Snow-rafting/tubing experience in Snow Village (weather permitting)
- ✓ Professional 3-hour nocturnal Aurora hunting excursion with local experts
- ✓ Bottled drinking water 1 bottle/guest/day
- ✓ VIP International Travel Insurance coverage up to $50,000/incident
WHAT IS EXCLUDED
- ✕ Passport issuance fee (valid for at least 6 months from trip conclusion)
- ✕ Gratuities (Tips) for tour leader, local guides and drivers (minimum $8/guest/day)
- ✕ Single supplement surcharge (if staying in private single room)
- ✕ Personal expenses: laundry, phone calls, excess baggage, alcoholic beverages
- ✕ Premium optional activities: Ice-Floating ($100), Husky dog sledding ($100), Snowmobile safari ($50), Apatit Mine tour
- ✕ Any expenses not explicitly mentioned in the Inclusions section
OPTIONAL POLAR ADVENTURES:
Thermal Arctic Ice-Floating
$100 / guestDon specialized polar rescue thermal drysuits to float weightlessly and safely among natural ice floes in Arctic waters without feeling wet or cold.
Husky Dog Sledding Safari
$100 / guestMeet friendly, vigorous Siberian Huskies and take the reins of a wooden dogsled gliding swiftly through snow-laden taiga pine forests.
Snowmobile Tundra Safari
$50 / guestExperience pure adrenaline piloting a high-powered snowmobile across the rolling white landscapes of the polar tundra like an action movie hero.
TOUR VISUAL GALLERY
An authentic visual chronicle capturing the extraordinary moments across 8 days conquering the Arctic Circle and Russia's imperial capitals.
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