This document provides an itinerary for an Arctic ice roads adventure in Murmansk, Russia from February 3-9, 2021. The trip includes driving SUVs on frozen roads, visiting cities and villages in the region, seeing natural sights like waterfalls and ship graveyards, going on snowmobile safaris and ice floating, and learning about the local culture and history through activities like dog sledding and museum visits. The itinerary provides details on included transportation, accommodations, meals, activities and points of interest for each day of the 7 day trip.
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1. Proposal # SMP.27490
For Alexander Rodionov Tsar Events Russia DMC & PCO
[Arctic Ice Roads Adventure (Murmansk winter)]
03.02.2021 – 09.02.2021 • 15 persons
Murmansk
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3. Program at a glance
Time Day 1
3rd Feb 2021, Wednesday
Day 2
4th Feb 2021, Thursday
Day 3
5th Feb 2021, Friday
Day 4
6th Feb 2021, Saturday
Morning Activities
08:00 - 13:00
Half-day 4 hours bus and guide
Arctic Ice Roads Adventure for
SUV's Day 1 - Arrival to Murmansk
Transfer from the airport to the
hotel
MUST KNOW: Climate of
Murmansk
MUST KNOW: City of Murmansk
08:00 Arctic Ice Roads Adventure
for SUV's Day 2 - Monchegorsk
Arrival and check-in at Hotel
Laplandia Monchegorsk with
dinner at local restaurant
Arctic Ice Roads Adventure for
SUV's Day 3 - Varzuga on the White
Sea (360 km)
Arctic Ice Roads Adventure for
SUV's Day 4 - drive to Kirovsk (on
the foot of Khibiny Tundra) (380
km)
Accommodation at Ekkos Hotel
Kirovsk
Lunch
13:00 - 14:00
13:30 LUNCH at Restaurant
«Panoramic bar «7 nebo»
Afternoon Activities
14:00 - 19:00
15:00 City Tour of Murmansk - the
NORTHERN SEA PORT
ICEBREAKER "LENIN" - First
Russsian nuclear icebreaker
Naval museum of Northern Fleet
Dog Sledging and acquaitance with
huskies at Lovozero Husky Park
Dinner
Evening Activities
19:00 - 00:00
19:00 Welcome dinner At Barents
Bar
21:00 - 00:00 Search of the
Northern Lights tour
Overnight in Selo Varzuga -
architectural masterpiece of the
north
20:00 Dinner at the Restaurant at
Ekkos Hotel Kirovsk
4. Program at a glance
Time Day 5
7th Feb 2021, Sunday
Day 6
8th Feb 2021, Monday
Day 7
9th Feb 2021, Tuesday
Morning Activities
08:00 - 13:00
Arctic Ice Roads Adventure for
SUV's Day 5 - Snow village and
Snowmobile safari in Khibiny
Tundra
Snowmobile in Snow Village Kirovsk
Drive back to Murmansk and
check-in at Azimut Hotel
Murmansk 4*
08:00 Arctic Ice Roads Adventure
for SUV's Day 6 - Day trip to
Teriberka village and Barents Sea
10:00 Sea voyage from Teriberka
with a UNIQUE EXPERIENCE OF ICE
FLOATING
Ice Floating in the COLD WATERS of
Barents Sea
Transfer from the hotel to the
airport
Lunch
13:00 - 14:00
Lunch by the fire during the
snowmobile ride
13:30 Lunch at Teribersliy Bereg
Restaurant
Afternoon Activities
14:00 - 19:00
20:00 DINNER at Arctica Restaurant 15:00 Waterfall that flows right
into the Arctic Ocean - waterfall in
Teriberka
16:30 Continue exploring the
northern coast at the Graveyard of
ships in Teriberka
Dinner
Evening Activities
19:00 - 00:00
Visit to ice museum at Snow village 19:00 Return to Murmansk and
dinner at Tsarskaya Okhota (”The
Tsars Hunt”)
5. HOTEL ACCOMMODATION
Azimut Hotel Murmansk
4*
Offering a restaurant, Azimut Hotel Murmansk is
located in central Murmansk, right by the Tsentralny
Park. The central stadium is within a 5-minute walk.
6. DAY 1 - 3rd FEBRUARY 2021, WEDNESDAY
Half-day 4 hours bus and
guide
We organize excursions on a comfortable buses with
a guides speaking your language. Guides will be
available 30 minutes prior departure. Please kindly
note that we always recommend to have a
guide/assistant for bus dispatching as drivers do not
speak English.
7. DAY 1 - 3rd FEBRUARY 2021, WEDNESDAY
Arctic Ice Roads
Adventure for SUV's Day 1
- Arrival to Murmansk
Arrival at Murmansk airport. Transfer to the centre of
Murmansk city. City tour of Murmansk including visit
on World’s first Nuclear Icebreaker Lenin. Check-in in
the hotel.
8. DAY 1 - 3rd FEBRUARY 2021, WEDNESDAY
Transfer from the airport
to the hotel
We can organise individual transfer within the city or
from the city to Murmansk Airport, or to different
destinations in the area. We use only modern cars
and reliable drivers.
9. DAY 1 - 3rd FEBRUARY 2021, WEDNESDAY
MUST KNOW: Climate of
Murmansk
Murmansk features a subarctic climate with long and
cold winters and short, cool summers. In the city,
freezing temperatures are routinely experienced
from October to May.
10. DAY 1 - 3rd FEBRUARY 2021, WEDNESDAY
13:30 LUNCH at
Restaurant «Panoramic
bar «7 nebo»
The restaurant «Panoramic bar «7 nebo» provides
tasty crabs and steaks. You will enjoy a beautiful view
to the whole city. There is a nice atmosphere and
modern decor at the restaurant.
11. DAY 1 - 3rd FEBRUARY 2021, WEDNESDAY
MUST KNOW: City of
Murmansk
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Murmansk is a relatively young city, founded in 1916.
Murmansk is the biggest port in the Polar area of
Russia, the world biggest city within the Arctic circle.
It is «Hero City» (the title awarded to a few FSU cities
particularly distinguished during WWII). It is situated
300 km north of the Arctic circle, among hills, on the
coast of ice-free Kola Bay, 50 km from the Barents
Sea.
12. DAY 1 - 3rd FEBRUARY 2021, WEDNESDAY
15:00 City Tour of
Murmansk - the
NORTHERN SEA PORT
Walk along the streets of our city with a visit to the
main attractions (the monument "Alyosha", the
Church" Spas on the Waters", the memorial" Mayak
"and" Kursk", the world's first nuclear
icebreaker"Lenin"). Get acquainted with the history
of education and formation of our city, learn
interesting facts.
13. DAY 1 - 3rd FEBRUARY 2021, WEDNESDAY
ICEBREAKER "LENIN" -
First Russsian nuclear
icebreaker
You have a unique chance to visit the first Soviet
icebreaker "Lenin". It was launched in 1959 and went
out of operation only in 1989. During these years
"Lenin" helped 3000 ships to go through the ice.
14. DAY 1 - 3rd FEBRUARY 2021, WEDNESDAY
Naval museum of
Northern Fleet
The history of the Naval museum of the Northern
Fleet started in the years of the Second World War
with collection of materials about famous pilots,
submarines, marine infantrymen, divisions and
formations of the Northern Fleet, which were
presented at the exhibition "Battle actions of Naval
Fleet in the Second World War" in the Palace of
Officers in Polyarny. In 1944 all the collected displays
were given to the Palace of Officers in Murmansk.
15. DAY 1 - 3rd FEBRUARY 2021, WEDNESDAY
19:00 Welcome dinner At
Barents Bar
The menu of the restaurant includes Russian
specialties and popular European dishes for Breakfast
and lunch. The festive atmosphere of the restaurant
"Polar Zori" is perfect for holding festive dinners and
private banquets.
16. DAY 1 - 3rd FEBRUARY 2021, WEDNESDAY
21:00 - 00:00 Search of
the Northern Lights tour
The season of Northern lights starts from the end of
August and lasts until the beginning of April
17. DAY 2 - 4th FEBRUARY 2021, THURSDAY
08:00 Arctic Ice Roads
Adventure for SUV's Day 2
- Monchegorsk
After breakfast and check-out from the hotel you
collect your SUV and after a briefing drive to a
Siberian Husky Farm in the centre of Kola Peninsula.
Lunch, excursion and short husky sledge ride.
Continuing to Monchegorsk.
18. DAY 2 - 4th FEBRUARY 2021, THURSDAY
Dog Sledging and
acquaitance with huskies
at Lovozero Husky Park
Husky Park is located 14 km from the capital of
"Russian Lapland" – the village of Lovozero (165 km
from Murmansk). Husky is a man's best friend. This is
one of the most friendly and peaceful types of dogs.
19. DAY 2 - 4th FEBRUARY 2021, THURSDAY
Arrival and check-in at
Hotel Laplandia
Monchegorsk with dinner
at local restaurant
Laplandia Business Hotel offers classically furnished
rooms, free Wi-Fi and an elegant restaurant serving
European cuisine. It is located in the heart of
Monchegorsk on the pretty Kolsky peninsula.
20. DAY 3 - 5th FEBRUARY 2021, FRIDAY
Arctic Ice Roads
Adventure for SUV's Day 3
- Varzuga on the White
Sea (360 km)
Drive along the White Sea coast to Varzuga village.
On the way visit the Pomor village Kashkarantsy on
the shore of the frozen White Sea. We can try out
some snowy roads to the White Sea shore. Lunch in a
local café on the way. Arrival at Varzuga village.
Dinner, sauna and overnight in a Guest house.
21. DAY 3 - 5th FEBRUARY 2021, FRIDAY
Overnight in Selo Varzuga
- architectural
masterpiece of the north
Varzuga has one of the most impressive surviving
architectural landmarks in the north: the Church of
the Dormition of the Virgin, built of logs in 1674 with
a soaring "tent" tower.
22. DAY 4 - 6th FEBRUARY 2021, SATURDAY
Arctic Ice Roads
Adventure for SUV's Day 4
- drive to Kirovsk (on the
foot of Khibiny Tundra)
(380 km)
Drive to Kirovsk city on the foot of Khibiny
Mountains. Dinner and overnight at the hotel st the
foot of Khibiny Mountains.
23. DAY 4 - 6th FEBRUARY 2021, SATURDAY
Accommodation at Ekkos
Hotel Kirovsk
A nice and cozy Hotel Ekkos is located in Kirovsk. Free
WiFi access is available.
Private bathroom also comes with a shower.
24. DAY 4 - 6th FEBRUARY 2021, SATURDAY
20:00 Dinner at the
Restaurant at Ekkos Hotel
Kirovsk
Enjoy your dinner after a long day at the local
restaurant of Ekkos Hotel. A friendly atmosphere will
help you to relax and enjoy the dishes of northern
cuisine.
25. DAY 5 - 7th FEBRUARY 2021, SUNDAY
Arctic Ice Roads
Adventure for SUV's Day 5
- Snow village and
Snowmobile safari in
Khibiny Tundra
Drive by snowmobile through a labyrinth of valleys in
the beautiful Khibiny Mountain landscape
26. DAY 5 - 7th FEBRUARY 2021, SUNDAY
Snowmobile in Snow
Village Kirovsk
Breathtaking beauty of the local nature and the
power and speed of the snowmobile!
Snowmobile rides are accompanied by experienced
instructors (guides) - with experience of driving a
snowmobile for more than a hundred hours.
27. DAY 5 - 7th FEBRUARY 2021, SUNDAY
Lunch by the fire during
the snowmobile ride
After having breathtaking experience of rodong
snowmobiles - take a little rest and recover your
force having picnic by the fire enjoying the
picturesque views of the wild nature.
28. DAY 5 - 7th FEBRUARY 2021, SUNDAY
20:00 DINNER at Arctica
Restaurant
The modern, spacious, daylight-filled restaurant
"Arctic" is the best place to eat. Every day we offer
our guests a delicious buffet Breakfast and lunch, as
well as an a la carte dinner with a wide selection of
European and Lapland dishes.
29. DAY 5 - 7th FEBRUARY 2021, SUNDAY
Drive back to Murmansk
and check-in at Azimut
Hotel Murmansk 4*
Offering a restaurant, Azimut Hotel Murmansk is
located in central Murmansk, right by the Tsentralny
Park. The central stadium is within a 5-minute walk.
30. DAY 5 - 7th FEBRUARY 2021, SUNDAY
Visit to ice museum at
Snow village
Fabulous Snow Village - hand-made ice museum.
There are around 40 rooms decorated by Russian,
Norwegian and Finish artists. Every year Snow village
is different.
Visiting Museum of stone ancient building with clock
on a top of it. This museum represents Nickel-plated
mine of the Murmansk region.
31. DAY 6 - 8th FEBRUARY 2021, MONDAY
08:00 Arctic Ice Roads
Adventure for SUV's Day 6
- Day trip to Teriberka
village and Barents Sea
Today we will drive to Teriberka village on the
Barents sea shore. This is an interesting and beautiful
120 km long icy road through the tundra. We will
explore Teriberka village and visit the Barents Sea.
32. DAY 6 - 8th FEBRUARY 2021, MONDAY
10:00 Sea voyage from
Teriberka with a UNIQUE
EXPERIENCE OF ICE
FLOATING
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Picturesque views of the coastal granite rocks from
the sea, the rugged coastline, replaced by beaches
with giant pebbles "Eggs of stone dragons". Cape
Teribersky in real proximity and a lighthouse
towering on the rocks, which is visible from the shore
only as something on the edge of the earth, and from
the ship it is clear in detail.
33. DAY 6 - 8th FEBRUARY 2021, MONDAY
Ice Floating in the COLD
WATERS of Barents Sea
You have a unique chance to see houw brave and
strong you are!
Do the ice-floating right in the cold water of Arctic
ocean. All you have to do is embark on board of our
boat and set off to an unforgettable sea voyage!
34. DAY 6 - 8th FEBRUARY 2021, MONDAY
13:30 Lunch at Teribersliy
Bereg Restaurant
The Teribersky Bereg tourist complex is located in
the most picturesque place of the far North, in the
Murmansk region, on the Barents sea. The complex
offers a variety a comfortable accommodation and a
restaurant of northern cuisine.
35. DAY 6 - 8th FEBRUARY 2021, MONDAY
15:00 Waterfall that
flows right into the Arctic
Ocean - waterfall in
Teriberka
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How many waterfalls are located on the coast of the
Arctic ocean? Very few. And the waterfall in
Teriberka belongs to these unique natural objects. It
originates not in the river of the same name, as some
claim, but in the Small Battery lake and flows into the
Barents sea.
36. DAY 6 - 8th FEBRUARY 2021, MONDAY
16:30 Continue exploring
the northern coast at the
Graveyard of ships in
Teriberka
The ship graveyard in Teriberka makes a strong
impression. These were fishing vessels, navigating
the Northern seas, fishing along the rocky shores of
the Arctic ocean. Some of the vessels were quite big
but now they are embedded in the ground.
37. DAY 6 - 8th FEBRUARY 2021, MONDAY
19:00 Return to
Murmansk and dinner at
Tsarskaya Okhota (”The
Tsars Hunt”)
Tsarskaya Okhota (”The Tsars Hunt”). It is the best
Russian restaurant of Murmansk. Interior is made in
Russian style like Russian House
38. DAY 7 - 9th FEBRUARY 2021, TUESDAY
Transfer from the hotel to
the airport
Located in the urban settlement of Murmashi,
Murmansk region. It is located 4 km South-West of
the center of the village of Murmashi, 24 km from
the center of Murmansk. The transfer from the hotel
to the airport will take approximately 50 minutes.
The bus will bring you right to the entrance of the
terminal.