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Weekend in Murmansk:
three sides of the Kola Peninsula in 3 days

Murmansk, Teriberka and the waterfalls — the most vivid experiences of the Kola Peninsula in a single journey. All transfers, excursions and a certified local guide are already included. All you have to do is arrive and savour every moment.

Tour programme
Panorama of Murmansk and the Kola Bay — a 3-day package tour
📍 Murmansk + Kola Peninsula 🗓 3 days 🐋 City, whales, waterfalls
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Three Days in the North:
Murmansk, Teriberka and Waterfalls

"Weekend in Murmansk" is a ready-made 3-day itinerary that brings our most popular excursions together into one action-packed journey. The perfect choice for anyone who wants to get to know the Arctic and see its main sights in a short time.

Day one — a city sightseeing tour of Murmansk. Five Corners Square, the Alyosha monument (closed for restoration until 2028), the nuclear-powered icebreaker Lenin, the Waiting Woman monument and panoramic views over the Kola Bay.

Day two — a trip to Teriberka. A voyage out into the Barents Sea in search of whales, a sandy beach, the swing, the throne, the ship graveyard, the "Dragon Eggs" and the Batareysky waterfall.

Day three — the scenic waterfalls of Western Murman on the road to Norway. Sites of military glory from the Second World War and the stark beauty of northern nature.

A certified local guide accompanies you throughout the entire route. All transfers are in comfortable crossovers and minivans.

Panorama of Murmansk from the viewpoint A waterfall of the Kola Peninsula

What awaits you

City sightseeing tour of Murmansk
Day 1 — Murmansk
A sightseeing tour of the Arctic capital: the Alyosha memorial, the icebreaker Lenin and panoramas of the Kola Bay
Whale watching in Teriberka
Day 2 — Teriberka and whales
A voyage into the Barents Sea in search of whales, the ship graveyard and the "Dragon Eggs"
Waterfalls of the Kola Peninsula
Day 3 — Waterfalls
Waterfalls on the Ura and Titovka rivers, sites of military glory from the Second World War and wild northern nature

Tour programme

DAY 1 · CITY SIGHTSEEING TOUR OF MURMANSK
CITY
Start
We start from your hotel
We pick you up at your hotel or apartment — we set off at any time that suits you. The city sightseeing tour takes 3–4 hours.
The city centre: Five Corners Square (Murmansk's central plaza)
We begin exploring the city where it all started. We stroll through the central square, see the Kirov Palace of Culture and the Cod Monument.
Memorial to sailors who died in peacetime
A lighthouse memorial, a ship's anchor, a fragment of the conning tower of the nuclear submarine Kursk and the Church of the Saviour on the Waters.
The Monument to the Defenders of the Soviet Arctic
Locals affectionately call it "Alyosha" — a huge 42-metre statue and the city's true landmark. (Currently closed for restoration until 2028 — we take you to a spot with a great view of it.)
The Sea Terminal and the nuclear icebreaker Lenin
The world's first nuclear-powered icebreaker — a unique museum with a rich history of conquering the Arctic.
The Waiting Woman monument
A wonderful viewpoint over the port and the waters of the Kola Bay.
The bridge across the Kola Bay
We drive across one of the longest road bridges above the Arctic Circle — with impressive views over the bay.
The Abram-Mys memorial complex
The most beautiful viewpoint over Murmansk and the Kola Bay. The evening is free.
DAY 2 · TERIBERKA AND WHALE WATCHING
SEA
07:30
Departure from Murmansk to Teriberka
About 120 km of scenic tundra with stops at the most beautiful spots:
  • the Kola Wind Farm;
  • the seidas on Mount Eriveyv.
The drive takes 2–2.5 hours, arriving in Teriberka around 09:30.
10:00
A safety briefing, meeting the captain and heading out into the Barents Sea (2 hours) in search of whales. Most often we spot minke and humpback whales, kept company by dolphins and seals. We provide life jackets for everyone, and the guide carries seasickness remedies. There is a good chance of meeting whales, but nature is beyond our control — a 100% guarantee is impossible. Even so, the sea voyage itself is something you will remember for the rest of your life.
12:10
A food break at a panoramic restaurant on the ocean shore — fresh fish dishes and local seafood.
13:30
A walk along the sandy coast: the giant swing by the ocean, the wooden throne, an old fishing boat. A husky farm is available on request.
14:30
The graveyard of Pomor ships from the 1950s — trawlers frozen in time, an atmospheric photo spot.
15:00
The Teriberka Nature Park: the pebble beach known as the "Dragon Eggs" and the roaring Batareysky waterfall that plunges straight into the ocean (~7 km along eco-trails).
17:00
We set off back to Murmansk, returning to your hotel around 19:00.
DAY 3 · WATERFALLS OF THE KOLA REGION
WATER
09:00
Meeting your guide at your hotel
We head towards the Norwegian border, to the waterfalls of Western Murman.
09:40
The waterfall on the Ura river
A scenic waterfall and a walk through the coniferous forest — the freshness and silence of northern nature.
10:30
The Valley of Glory and WWII positions
A memorial to the heroes of the Second World War, preserved fortifications, a cave hospital and a soldiers' dugout.
12:30
The Zapadnaya Litsa river
If we are lucky, we will see wild salmon leaping over the rapids of the rushing river — a true northern wonder.
13:30
Lunch
We relax in a cosy café serving northern cuisine — we try the famous halibut buns.
14:30
The waterfall on the Titovka river
One of the most spectacular waterfalls of Western Murman — stunning final shots.
17:30
Return to Murmansk. We will help with a transfer to the airport or railway station if it is time to leave.

What's included in the price

Transfers for all 3 days in a comfortable, well-equipped vehicle (we pick you up and drop you off at your hotel).
A certified expert guide with you throughout all three days.
A boat trip in the Barents Sea (2 hours) in search of whales — on the second day.
Permits for the Teriberka Nature Park and all service fees along the route.
Every location on the three-day programme: the monuments and icebreaker of Murmansk, all of Teriberka, and the Ura and Titovka waterfalls.

Paid separately

Air and rail tickets to Murmansk
Hotel accommodation (we will help you find and book it)
Lunches and meals during the tour
Entry tickets (the icebreaker Lenin, the husky farm) and personal expenses

Good to know

The price of 20 000 ₽ includes transfers for all three days, a local guide throughout, a whale-watching boat trip on the second day, permits for the Teriberka Nature Park and every location on the programme. Paid separately: air and rail tickets to Murmansk, hotel accommodation, lunches and personal expenses.

Accommodation is not included in the tour price, but we will gladly help you find and book a hotel in a convenient part of Murmansk to suit your budget — just tell us what you are looking for.

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On the second day we head out into the Barents Sea on a well-equipped boat with an experienced captain who knows the migration routes of marine mammals. In season, the chances of meeting whales, dolphins or seals are very high, but nature is unpredictable and no one can give a 100% guarantee. Even without whales, the stunning views of Teriberka are worth it.

Yes, the programme is flexible. The standard order is a city sightseeing tour of Murmansk, Teriberka with whales, then the waterfalls — but we can rearrange the days to fit your arrival dates and the weather. If you like, one of the excursions can be swapped for another of our programmes (for example, "Visiting the Reindeer and Huskies").

Send a request through the form on the site, message us on Telegram or give us a call. We will get in touch, help you choose dates and a hotel, discuss the details and secure your places after a small deposit.

Reviews of this adventure:

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Olga Lukina
5 reviews • Level 3 Local Guide
★★★★★ 12 July 2025

Amazing trip! We went with Misha, and it was all cosy and informative. Really lovely company and just as lovely a tour. None of the usual "look left, look right". A great, friendly atmosphere — I recommend it to everyone, photo attached)

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Maxim Kulikov
8 reviews • Level 4 Local Guide
★★★★★ 28 September 2024

We went to Kirovsk with the Aurora Trip team in September. We loved everything. Fascinating stories. We learned so much. And of course the mountains! They are magnificent! The weather was superb. Amazing that we got such good weather in September — I thought it would be snowy. Next time we will go to Teriberka with the same team. But that will be in winter!

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Sergey Pakhtusov
12 reviews • Level 5 Local Guide
★★★★★ 3 November 2024

We went out with the guys to look for the northern lights last year, and I loved the friendly atmosphere of the trip — it felt like we had gathered as friends for a photo hunt. Alexandra shared all sorts of interesting scientific facts and legends, we chatted a lot, laughed and had a great time, and on top of it all we managed to catch the long-awaited aurora! The whole sky glowed) The guys also knew which spots are least likely to be cloudy, so our chances were high! I am attaching a photo, but in person it is far more captivating, because the whole glow shimmers in a bright dance — thank you, I definitely recommend it.

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Valeria Panteleeva
3 reviews • Level 2 Local Guide
★★★★★ 15 March 2025

I went with friends last year. I have only just got around to writing a review. My huge thanks to the whole team of guides. It was wonderful! We visited Teriberka and it was the most memorable trip of my life! We also went to catch the lights. Our guide was Yan. We caught a wonderful aurora and a special thank-you for the photos)))

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