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Overview
Highlights
- A fully tailor-made program according to your interest;
- Your professional local guides and drivers;
- Touch history in the red-walled Kremlin of Moscow and cobblestone Red Square with your experienced guide in the capital of Russia;
- Take part in a cooking class of the authentic Russian borsch, traditional pelmeni (dumplings) and thin blini pancakes;
- Feel as a true Russian on a troyka ride around the scenic winter park, followed by a vodka tasting in the Vodka museum;
- Witness the untouched beauty of the Karelia at the Ruskeala Mountain Park and the Marble Canyon;
- Experience the unforgettable trip on the hovercraft over the frozen lake on your way to Kizhi Island;
- High likelihood of seeing the Aurora borealis dancing over your head in the Nothern lights seeking tour.
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- Accommodation at remarkable 4-star hotels in Moscow, St. Petersburg, Sortavala, Petrozavodsk and Murmansk
- Breakfasts at the hotels
- Other meals as per itinerary
- Airport transfers and all transportation according to the itinerary
- Rich sightseeing tours with professional English-speaking guides
- Economy class high-speed Sapsan train tickets from Moscow to St. Petersburg
- Regular class train tickets St. Petersburg - Sortavala
- Roundtrip hovercraft tickets Petrozavodsk - Kizhi Island - Petrozavodsk
- 1st class tickets for the Arctica train Petrozavodsk - Murmansk
- Full Russian visa processing service for US, Canadian, Australian and New Zealand citizens and visa support service (invitation) for customers from all other countries
- Emergency line support during the trip.
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Itinerary
Welcome to the legendary capital of Russia - Moscow! Your driver meets you at the airport and transfers you to your centrally located hotel for check-in.
Here's what you can expect from your time here:
The rest of the day is free to relax in your cozy room, dine in one of the nearby restaurants or start exploring the amazing city centre on your own.
Meals: Breakfast and Lunch
Following breakfast, you meet your private guide in the hotel lobby and go on a wonderful 8-hour city tour around the most outstanding Moscow landmarks.
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This is the final day of your amazing Russia Northern Lights tour. After breakfast, you check out from your hotel and your private driver takes you to the airport for your flight back home. We hope you've enjoyed your trip to Russia and return home with lifelong memories and unforgettable impressions. We wish you a safe flight and hope to work on your future trips!
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The total tour cost includes the tour price (regular or promotional) and the compulsory local payment. The promotional price is subject to change. Check directly with the operator for the latest price offer. The tour operator requires you to pay only the tour price to purchase your travel. The compulsory local payment will be paid when you join the trip. All prices are based on double, twin or triple share occupancy. Solo passengers will be accommodated in a double, twin or triple room according to availability with a passenger(s) of the same gender. Single supplement only needs to be paid if the passenger does not want to share and requests their own room. Discounts can only be applied at the time of booking and cannot be added at a later date, regardless of any changes made to the original booking.
Prices may vary due to local taxes and trip seasonality. Click "Request Info" to inquire directly with the tour operator for the final trip price.
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What's excluded
- International flights
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Accommodation
10 Breakfasts, 6 Lunches and 1 Dinner
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- Usual tip size in restaurants is 10% of the check. Recommended tips for guides and drivers is $8-12 per day for a great level of service
- Bringing a water-resistant jacket, umbrella, and warm clothes are a must
- Russian climates are unpredictable and weather can be quite harsh even during summers
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