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8D6N Moscow+Murmansk+St Petersburg+Aurora

Embark on an unforgettable 8-day, 6-night journey across Russia in pursuit of the breathtaking Aurora Borealis. Begin in Moscow, Russia's grand capital and a political, economic and cultural metropolis, where you'll explore Red Square and the iconic Kremlin. Venture deep into the Arctic Circle to Murmansk — a miraculous city where ice and fire intertwine, and where ribbons of green light dance across the night sky. Conclude in St. Petersburg, the "Northern Capital" of Russia and a UNESCO World Heritage city, home to the legendary State Hermitage Museum and the elegant canals of Nevsky Prospect. A once-in-a-lifetime northern adventure awaits.

Highlights

Tour Quality

  1. Flight: Uzbekistan Airways
  2. Moscow: Holiday Inn or Equivalent (4-Star)
  3. St. Petersburg: Cosmos Saint-Petersburg Pulkovskaya or Equivalent (4-Star)
  4. Murmansk: Cosmos Hotel or Equivalent (4-Star)

Attraction

  1. Red Square & The Kremlin (Entry Included)
  2. Moscow Metro – The Underground Palace (Entry Included)
  3. State Hermitage Museum (Entry Included, UNESCO World Heritage Site)
  4. Church of the Savior on Spilled Blood & Kazan Cathedral
  5. St. Isaac’s Cathedral & Bronze Horseman Statue

Gourmet

  1. 6 Breakfast / 8 Main Meals
  2. King Crab Meal (Murmansk Specialty)
  3. Venison Meal (Arctic Specialty)
  4. Authentic Russian Cuisine (Murmansk)
  5. Chinese Cuisine (Moscow & St. Petersburg)

Experience

  1. Chasing the Aurora – Two Times Included
  2. Reindeer Sleigh / Dog Sled (New Sami Village)
  3. Ice Float in the Arctic Ocean
  4. Lenin Nuclear-Powered Icebreaker (Entry Included)
  5. Teriberka Arctic Coastal Excursion

Promotion

Itinerary

Day 1
Kuala Lumpur → Moscow
Reference Flight: HY554 (1100/1600), HY601 (1900/2120)
Day 2
Moscow → Murmansk
Red Square
The heart of Moscow and a symbol of Russian history and culture, bordered by the Kremlin, St. Basil's Cathedral and GUM department store.
St. Basil's Cathedral (Vasily Cathedral)
The iconic onion-domed cathedral commissioned by Ivan the Terrible in the 16th century. Its colourful spires have become the most recognisable symbol of Russia.
GUM Mall (Entry Included)
A historic luxury department store facing Red Square, famed for its grand glass-roofed arcades and ornate late-19th-century architecture.
The Kremlin (Entry Included)
The location of the Russian presidential palace and a symbol of the Russian state. A fortified complex housing centuries-old cathedrals, palaces and the seat of Russian power.
Moscow Metro (Entry Included)
Known as the "underground palace" of Russia, featuring stunning marble halls, mosaics, chandeliers and sculptures across its historic stations.
Zaryadye Park + Skywalk
A striking modern urban park beside the Kremlin opened in 2017, featuring the famous "floating bridge" that extends out over the Moskva River with sweeping views of Red Square.
Arbat Street
One of Moscow's oldest and most beloved pedestrian boulevards, lined with cafés, souvenir shops, street performers, artists and historic buildings.
Day 3
Murmansk (Teriberka)
Teriberka
A remote Arctic coastal village on the shores of the Barents Sea, famous for its hauntingly beautiful "ship graveyard" landscape where abandoned vessels lie scattered along the rugged shore.
Chasing the Aurora
Venture out into the Arctic night in pursuit of the breathtaking Northern Lights — vivid green ribbons of light dancing across the polar sky.
Day 4
Murmansk
New Sami Village
A traditional indigenous Sami settlement where visitors can experience reindeer-herding culture, traditional crafts and authentic Arctic life.
Reindeer Sleigh / Dog Sled
Ride Santa's transportation through the snow world for an unforgettable Arctic adventure across frozen landscapes.
Chasing the Aurora
A second opportunity to witness the magical Northern Lights, maximising your chances of catching this elusive natural wonder.
Day 5
Murmansk → St. Petersburg
Landmark Monument
Iconic monuments marking the world's largest city north of the Arctic Circle, including the famous "Alyosha" memorial honouring WWII defenders of the Soviet Arctic.
Lenin Nuclear-Powered Icebreaker (Entry Included)
The world's first nuclear-powered surface ship, launched in 1957 and now permanently moored in Murmansk as a museum dedicated to Arctic exploration.
Lighthouse Monument
A memorial complex honouring sailors lost at sea, featuring a tall lighthouse-shaped monument with sweeping views over the Kola Bay.
Semyon Statue & Aleksandr Statue
Commemorative statues honouring local heroes and historical figures of Murmansk.
Murmansk Port
The largest ice-free port in the Arctic, a vital hub for Russia's northern sea route and home to the country's nuclear icebreaker fleet.
Ice Float
Experience being a "crayfish" in the Arctic Ocean — a unique and unforgettable thrill of floating in icy waters in a specially designed thermal suit.
Day 6
St. Petersburg
The State Hermitage Museum (Entry Included) + Palace Square
One of the world's four major museums, founded in 1764 by Catherine the Great. Houses over three million works of art inside the former Winter Palace of the Russian tsars.
Decembrists' Square (Twelve-Party Square)
A historic square where the Decembrist uprising of 1825 took place, surrounded by grand neoclassical buildings.
Bronze Horseman Statue
An iconic equestrian statue of Peter the Great commissioned by Catherine the Great in 1782, immortalised in Pushkin's poem of the same name.
St. Isaac's Cathedral (Isakiev Church)
One of the largest cathedrals in the world, completed in 1858 and featuring a stunning gilded dome that dominates St. Petersburg's skyline.
Church of the Savior on Spilled Blood (Blood-Dripping Church)
A spectacular Russian-style church built on the spot where Tsar Alexander II was assassinated in 1881, famous for its colourful onion domes and intricate mosaic interiors.
Kazan Cathedral
A magnificent Russian Orthodox cathedral on Nevsky Prospect, designed by Russian architect Voronikhin and modelled after St. Peter's Basilica in Rome.
Nevsky Prospect (Neva Street)
St. Petersburg's main 4.5km-long avenue, lined with historic palaces, churches, theatres and grand boutiques — the heart of the city's social and cultural life.
Day 7
St. Petersburg → Kuala Lumpur
Day 8
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