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68.9733° N, 33.0856° E

MURMANSK - Trip to northern light

  • Russia
  • 9 Days
  • Easy
  • ₹ 85000
    $ 1042

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  • Event Type

    Backpacking

  • Best Time

    Feb-April

  • Base Camp

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    Murmansk airport

  • Pickup Point

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    Murmansk airport

  • Minimum Age

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    6

Highlights


Overview

Moscow is the capital and largest city of Russia, with a population of over 12 million people. It is located in western Russia, on the Moscow River, and is one of the largest cities in Europe. The city is known for its rich cultural history, as well as its many museums, galleries, and theaters. Moscow is also home to many universities, including Moscow State University, one of the top universities in the world.

Murmansk is a city in northwest Russia, located on the Kola Peninsula, near the border with Norway. It is the largest city north of the Arctic Circle, with a population of over 300,000 people. Murmansk is an important port city, with a large fishing and shipping industry. The city is known for its harsh climate, with temperatures that can reach as low as -50 degrees Celsius in the winter. Despite this, Murmansk is a major transportation hub and an important cultural and economic center in the region.

Here are some highlights of Moscow and Murmansk:

Moscow:

  • The Kremlin: This is a historic fortress in the center of Moscow that is home to the President of Russia. It is a popular tourist destination, known for its beautiful churches, palaces, and museums.
  • Red Square: This is a large public square in the center of Moscow, known for its iconic buildings and landmarks, such as St. Basil's Cathedral and the State Historical Museum.
  • Moscow Metro: The Moscow Metro is a network of underground trains that serves the city. It is known for its ornate stations, many of which are considered architectural masterpieces.
  • Pushkin Museum of Fine Arts: This museum is home to a vast collection of art from around the world, including works by famous artists like Van Gogh and Rembrandt.
  • Bolshoi Theatre: This is a historic theater in Moscow that is home to the Bolshoi Ballet and Opera. It is known for its beautiful architecture and world-class performances.

Murmansk:

  • Murmansk Fjord: This is a beautiful fjord located near the city, known for its stunning natural beauty and rich marine life. It is a popular destination for fishing, boating, and other outdoor activities.
  • Northern Fleet Museum: This museum is dedicated to the history of the Russian Navy, with exhibits on naval equipment, ships, and submarine.
  • Murmansk Oblast Art Gallery: This gallery is home to a collection of art from the Murmansk region, including works by local artists and indigenous peoples.
  • Polar Icebreakers: Murmansk is home to several polar icebreakers, which are ships designed to navigate through ice-covered waters. These ships are a symbol of the city's importance as a transportation hub in the region.

Brief Itinerary

Detailed Itinerary


How To Reach

There are several ways to reach Moscow and Murmansk, depending on your location and preferred mode of transportation. Here are a few options:

  • By plane: Moscow and Murmansk both have major international airports, with direct flights from many cities around the world. From the airport, you can take a taxi or public transportation to your destination in the city.
  • By train: Moscow is connected to many cities in Russia and Europe by train, and there are regular services from Moscow to Murmansk. The journey from Moscow to Murmansk by train takes about 36 hours.
  • By car: Moscow and Murmansk can both be reached by car, although the journey can be long and challenging, especially in the winter. There are several main roads that connect the two cities, including the M10 and the M18.
  • By boat: Murmansk is a major port city, and it is possible to reach the city by boat from other locations in Russia and Europe. There are also regular ferry services from Murmansk to other cities in the region, such as Helsinki and Stockholm.

Inclusions

  • Accommodations : All accommodations on the trek will be on twin sharing basis.
  • Leader: An experienced and professional leader will accompany you for the trip. The team will have years of experience and well equipped for any emergency situation.
  • Meals: Breakfast and dinner.
  • Permits and Forest Camping Charges: All the applicable trekking permits, Camping Charges, Forest Entry Fee, etc will be paid by us.
  • A Life-Changing Experience: We assure you that by trekking in the Himalayas you will have a life-changing experience and we will do everything we can to provide you with the best services and make your venture in the wild an unforgettable one. 


Note: Prior to your your adventure with Trekmunk, it will be mandatory to sign the waiver form and get a medical certificate from a doctor 15 days before the trek, without these, you will not be allowed to start the trek. You'll also need to upload your ID on the website. We need these paperwork of yours to get the permit from tourism department which only issues the permits 10 days or earlier before the trek date. All this can also be done online without using any paper. 

Exclusions

  • GST and Other Taxes: The goods and services tax is not included in the price mentioned with the trek. They are subjected to change according to the government rules of India.
  • Flights and Transportation to and fro base camp: Flights or other means of transport are not included in the package.
  • Personal Equipment: Your Rucksack, personal clothing, shoes, trek poles, and other personal trekking gear is not included in this package. You have to bring your own gear according to the weather and difficulty of the trip.
  • Travel Insurance: Travel Insurance is not included in this package. We recommend you to have travel insurance before opting for such adventures. You can buy insurance from us while booking the trip, it is optional.
  • Personal Expenses: Any personal expenses incurred (Laundry, Bottled Water, Beverages, Snacks, Tips for guides, Camera fees, etc) are not included in the package.
  • Emergency Expenses: Any costs arising out of unforeseen circumstances such as accidents, bad weather, landslides, road conditions and any other circumstances beyond our control are not included in the package.
  • Anything not mentioned in Inclusions of the package.

Cancellation Policy And More Information

Booking Terms:

 

Confirmation Policy:

Upon Booking, An invoice will be sent to your mail & within 12 to 24 hours the booking confirmation with additional details will be sent to your mail.

 

Cancellation Policy:

The cancellation policy structure for backpacking tours is similar to our trek cancellation policy. The below image represents the policy at a glance. This image is only a brief visual representation of the policy.

Please read the detailed policy carefully by clicking on this text.

 

Refund Policy:

Any refund applicable will be processed within 10 to 15 business days as per the company policy.

 

Transfer of a booked trip:

You can transfer your booked slot for the trip to any fit person till 15 days before the tre. You just have to mail us the request and rest we will handle. The new person has to get all the mandatory documents duly signed for the trek and is bound with this booking contract. It is the participant's responsibility to read and agree to all these terms.

 

Please read the detailed policy carefully by clicking on this text.

 

More Information: 

1. We Trek for a Cause: For overall development of the areas we run our operations in, we donate Rs 100/- per booking from our profits which are used for the upliftment of the local people and conserving nature. We have named this initiative as - Trek for a Cause. For more details, follow: https://www.trekmunk.com/trek-for-a-cause

 

2. We are paperless: We are focusing on Sustainable Tourism and to do that we are trying all measures to convert our trek operations to be Eco-Friendly. Going Paperless is one step closer to our aim. 

 

3. Single-Use Plastic: Trekmunk does not encourage the use of single-use plastic items. We are ensuring that our team is working together to reduce the problem and educate those around them. We will send you instructions on how to go plastic-free on your adventures.

 

4. Preparing for your Holiday: Getting some additional exercise makes a lot of sense to spend time before coming on a trekking adventure. The fitter you are, the more enjoyable you will find the experience. Hiking in the hill country is the best training but jogging, squash and swimming are also good for developing cardiovascular fitness and stamina. To read more on how to get fit, follow: https://www.trekmunk.com/get-fit-for-trek 

 

5. Electricity Supply & Plug: You will get electricity supply till the starting point of the trek. If not Indian, We recommend you check if you require an adaptor for your electrical items at: http://www.worldstandards.eu/electricity/plugs-and-sockets/

 

6. Currency: The unit of currency in India is the Indian Rupees.

 

7. Health & Vaccinations: 

Severe Allergies: If you have a severe allergy please inform the Trekmunk office before you travel. We will do all we can to help, but we cannot guarantee an allergy-free environment on trekmunk trips. You will need to carry your own treatment for the allergy with you, as 'adrenaline auto-injectors' are not carried as standard by our leaders and staff. You should inform your leader on the arrival of your allergy, and let them know where you keep your adrenaline pen.

Vaccinations: You should contact your doctor or travel clinic to check whether you require any specific vaccinations or other preventive measures. You should be up to date with routine courses and boosters as recommended e.g. diphtheria-tetanus-polio and measles-mumps-rubella, along with hepatitis A and typhoid. Malarial prophylaxis is not usually required for trips in the mountains, however, if you are visiting rural and remote low lying areas then they might be necessary. 

 

8. Passport & Visas/Identity Proofs: If foreigner, Validity for 6 months, should have blank pages, and should be kept with yourself all the time.

 

9. Water: If you are on a trekking or cycling holiday, water is supplied to fill up your individual bottles. This will be boiled or filtered. Additionally, you should take purification tablets or a filter bottle (such as a LifeStraw, Sawyer Filter) to treat your water when in towns or where water is not supplied. We do not encourage the purchasing of single-use plastic bottles.

 

10. Altitude: This adventure involves going to a very high altitude. This is not something that you should worry about; the human body is quite capable of adapting to a very wide range of altitudes, but it is important that we follow some simple rules in order to acclimatize successfully. We will send you the information in your mailbox about Acute Mountain Sickness and trekking in high altitudes. On this trip, we carry bottled oxygen for use in emergencies.

 

11. Guidance on Tipping: Tipping is the accepted way of saying thank you for good service. Normally the guide and any other trip staff are given their tips at the end of the trip and this is best done as a group. The main guide will make sure that the tip is appropriately distributed among all the staff members on the trip.

 

12. Spending/Emergency Money: Appropriate cash in local Currency should be carried for miscellaneous expenses including trip crew tips, drinks, soft drinks, etc. We recommend that you carry your travel money in the form of cash as the availability of ATM is less in these remote areas. This can also serve as your emergency spending money.

 

13. Travel Insurance: It is recommended to have travel insurance for these kinds of adventures. When taking out insurance please ensure the policy you choose covers you for the activities and altitude included in your itinerary. We will ask for the Travel Insurance Details over a mail. Indians can buy insurance from us while booking the trek.

Reviews

I was bored with my regular 9 to 5 schedule and then I decided to seclude myself from the chaotic city life. So, I went to Brahmatal trek last month along with a couple of my friends. We went with Trekmunk and it was a lovely experience. The trek guide, Ramesh was very polite and ...

Sidhant Das
Brahmatal Trek

Chadar trek is considered to be one of the most difficult and dangerous treks, which requires a lot of skilled trek leaders, a perfect guide and a strong team of porters. I choose Trekmunk for Chadar and they proved they are a perfect team. Highly skilled trek leaders, profession ...

Sushil Chauhan
Chadar Trek

I had the best time of my life at Sandakhphu Phalut trek arranged by Trekmunk. Literally I felt like I was in heaven and I was soo very happy. I will recommend everyone to opt for Trekmunk. I was a solo woman traveler and was a bit worried, but things went very smoothly and I en ...

Aishwarya Roy
Sandakphu Trek

Reviews

Brahmatal Trek
Sidhant Das

I was bored with my regular 9 to 5 schedule and then I decided to seclude myself from the chaotic city life. So, I went to Brahmatal trek last month along with a couple of my friends. We went with Trekmunk and it was a lovely experience. The trek guide, Ramesh was very polite and helpful. The food and snacks were amazing. The activities in the campsite during our overnight stay is something that I am gonna cherish my entire life. I am waiting for my next trek with Trekmunk.

I was bored with my regular 9 to 5 schedule and then I decided to seclude myself from the chaotic city life. So, I went to Brahmatal trek last month along with a couple of my friends. We went with Trekmunk and it was a lovely experience. The trek guide, Ramesh was very polite and helpful. The food and snacks were amazing. The activities in the campsite during our overnight stay is something that I am gonna cherish my entire life. I am waiting for my next trek with Trekmunk.

Chadar Trek
Sushil Chauhan

Chadar trek is considered to be one of the most difficult and dangerous treks, which requires a lot of skilled trek leaders, a perfect guide and a strong team of porters. I choose Trekmunk for Chadar and they proved they are a perfect team. Highly skilled trek leaders, professional skiers, gave us details on how to walk on slippery ice. Professionally trained and certified with wilderness medication programs always ready to take your care in any condition and travelers themselves. One will enjoy their company, their travel stories and their way of leading a trek. Cheers to team Trekmunk.

Chadar trek is considered to be one of the most difficult and dangerous treks, which requires a lot of skilled trek leaders, a perfect guide and a strong team of porters. I choose Trekmunk for Chadar and they proved they are a perfect team. Highly skilled trek leaders, professional skiers, gave us details on how to walk on slippery ice. Professionally trained and certified with wilderness medication programs always ready to take your care in any condition and travelers themselves. One will enjoy their company, their travel stories and their way of leading a trek. Cheers to team Trekmunk.

Sandakphu Trek
Aishwarya Roy

I had the best time of my life at Sandakhphu Phalut trek arranged by Trekmunk. Literally I felt like I was in heaven and I was soo very happy. I will recommend everyone to opt for Trekmunk. I was a solo woman traveler and was a bit worried, but things went very smoothly and I enjoyed it a lot. I miss my fellow trekkers too. I am very satisfied with their arrangements.

I had the best time of my life at Sandakhphu Phalut trek arranged by Trekmunk. Literally I felt like I was in heaven and I was soo very happy. I will recommend everyone to opt for Trekmunk. I was a solo woman traveler and was a bit worried, but things went very smoothly and I enjoyed it a lot. I miss my fellow trekkers too. I am very satisfied with their arrangements.

Nagaland Backpacking
Mansavi Shah

Traveling with these people is surely an insanely enthralling experience. This is my second backpacking trip with these people and the way I had imagined backpacking to be has been fulfilled by them and they have given me surely more. The best thing about travelling with these people is that you understand the true meaning of travelling and experience it very closely. You are given great freedom but at the same time taking care of. You participate in the process of backpacking. You have a trip leader with you but he acts more like a friend as the days pass by! We attended the hornbill festival and did a wonderful trek to Dzukuo valley in Nagaland with the leadership of this group. You break the boundaries of yourself when you travel like a true traveller and that is possible with these people.

Traveling with these people is surely an insanely enthralling experience. This is my second backpacking trip with these people and the way I had imagined backpacking to be has been fulfilled by them and they have given me surely more. The best thing about travelling with these people is that you understand the true meaning of travelling and experience it very closely. You are given great freedom but at the same time taking care of. You participate in the process of backpacking. You have a trip leader with you but he acts more like a friend as the days pass by! We attended the hornbill festival and did a wonderful trek to Dzukuo valley in Nagaland with the leadership of this group. You break the boundaries of yourself when you travel like a true traveller and that is possible with these people.

Chandrashila Trek
Anwesha Chakraborty

I had the most wonderful experience trekking through the ranges of Chandrashila with Trekmunk. The small moments of achievement were phenomenal. Chandrashila is the most astonishing peak that I've ever trekked through; I've never been so fascinated. I think I am going to go for another trek with Trekmunk soon enough! The kind of hospitality that is provided to us is worth appreciating. I made many new friends and have enjoyed each and every day of this trek to its fullest.

I had the most wonderful experience trekking through the ranges of Chandrashila with Trekmunk. The small moments of achievement were phenomenal. Chandrashila is the most astonishing peak that I've ever trekked through; I've never been so fascinated. I think I am going to go for another trek with Trekmunk soon enough! The kind of hospitality that is provided to us is worth appreciating. I made many new friends and have enjoyed each and every day of this trek to its fullest.

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