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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.

Why Trek With Us ?

Twin Sharing Tents
Eco Friendly & Paperless
Finest Guides
Just Right Group Sizes
Commitment to Safety

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 and my friends went to Markha Valley trek with Trekmunk and we all had a great time. Walking up and down the hill, coming across some beautiful sites was mesmerizing. Staying in tents was so much fun. And our guide had all the knowledge about the trek. Trekmunk is really good w ...

Ishita
Makha Valley Trek

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

No words for the bike trip from Srinagar to Leh. One should experience it to feel it and all this because of the management of Trekmunk especially Mohit and Harshit whose efforts even made the hardest of the ride exciting adventurous and above all safe. Although some hindrances w ...

Avinash Kumar
Ladakh Motocycle Trip

Reviews

Makha Valley Trek
Ishita

I and my friends went to Markha Valley trek with Trekmunk and we all had a great time. Walking up and down the hill, coming across some beautiful sites was mesmerizing. Staying in tents was so much fun. And our guide had all the knowledge about the trek. Trekmunk is really good with its food and accommodation facilities. I highly recommend Trekmunk. Kudos to their Team.

I and my friends went to Markha Valley trek with Trekmunk and we all had a great time. Walking up and down the hill, coming across some beautiful sites was mesmerizing. Staying in tents was so much fun. And our guide had all the knowledge about the trek. Trekmunk is really good with its food and accommodation facilities. I highly recommend Trekmunk. Kudos to their Team.

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.

Ladakh Motocycle Trip
Avinash Kumar

No words for the bike trip from Srinagar to Leh. One should experience it to feel it and all this because of the management of Trekmunk especially Mohit and Harshit whose efforts even made the hardest of the ride exciting adventurous and above all safe. Although some hindrances which are quite common like bike issues and medical problems arose with our co-riders, I liked the way these two guys handled it dexterously. I went with one of my best friends and came with a lot more and the trip turned out to be memories that can be cherished for a lifetime. Thanks, Team Trekmunk for giving me a wonderful experience. I can't wait to go on my next adventure with them.

No words for the bike trip from Srinagar to Leh. One should experience it to feel it and all this because of the management of Trekmunk especially Mohit and Harshit whose efforts even made the hardest of the ride exciting adventurous and above all safe. Although some hindrances which are quite common like bike issues and medical problems arose with our co-riders, I liked the way these two guys handled it dexterously. I went with one of my best friends and came with a lot more and the trip turned out to be memories that can be cherished for a lifetime. Thanks, Team Trekmunk for giving me a wonderful experience. I can't wait to go on my next adventure with them.

Meghalaya Backpacking
Jayati Bist

Our 7 days trip to Meghalaya was a truly memorable experience. Thank you Trekmunk for arranging such an adventurous backpacking trip and a special thanks to Mohit Goswami our trip leader for giving us an experience of what true travelling is. From hitchhiking to traversing the unknown places to eating delicious Momo's to climbing 3000 steps, we did it all in those 7 days which came to end so quickly and none of us wanted to go back home. Such an experience where you just pick up your rucksacks and walk down the roads of a traveller could have been only possible because of Trekmunk!

Our 7 days trip to Meghalaya was a truly memorable experience. Thank you Trekmunk for arranging such an adventurous backpacking trip and a special thanks to Mohit Goswami our trip leader for giving us an experience of what true travelling is. From hitchhiking to traversing the unknown places to eating delicious Momo's to climbing 3000 steps, we did it all in those 7 days which came to end so quickly and none of us wanted to go back home. Such an experience where you just pick up your rucksacks and walk down the roads of a traveller could have been only possible because of Trekmunk!

Hampta Pass Trek
Sreekul Nair

I chose (after a lot of research) Trekmunk for my first trek - The Hampta Pass and Chandratal Trek. And I am so really glad I did so. The trekker needs to only focus on the trek and the beautiful landscape around him/her. The rest of everything is taken care of by Trekmunk from day 1 till the end of the trek. Scrupulously managed logistics; no compromise on safety and security; experienced, intelligent and knowledgeable trek leaders; scrumptious meals; contingency and backup plans; etc. make Trekmunk an ideal choice to go trekking with. My trek was lead by Ashish Pathania, Prashant Reddy and Sanjay Thakur. The three are were thorough professionals. They were jolly, very helpful, experienced, knowledgeable, organized, and needless to say polite yet strict when needed. They played the most important roles in making sure our overall trekking experience was a wonderful one. Thank you Trekmunk for one of the most beautiful experiences I have had till date. Will see you guys soon.

I chose (after a lot of research) Trekmunk for my first trek - The Hampta Pass and Chandratal Trek. And I am so really glad I did so. The trekker needs to only focus on the trek and the beautiful landscape around him/her. The rest of everything is taken care of by Trekmunk from day 1 till the end of the trek. Scrupulously managed logistics; no compromise on safety and security; experienced, intelligent and knowledgeable trek leaders; scrumptious meals; contingency and backup plans; etc. make Trekmunk an ideal choice to go trekking with. My trek was lead by Ashish Pathania, Prashant Reddy and Sanjay Thakur. The three are were thorough professionals. They were jolly, very helpful, experienced, knowledgeable, organized, and needless to say polite yet strict when needed. They played the most important roles in making sure our overall trekking experience was a wonderful one. Thank you Trekmunk for one of the most beautiful experiences I have had till date. Will see you guys soon.

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